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Two Indian Beaches You Never Heard Of

Two Indian Beaches You Never Heard Of

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Kalapathar beach, Havelock island. Anjarle beach, Maharashtra.

The Swaraj and Sitharaman example

The Swaraj and Sitharaman example

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Two powerful men shaking hands with two powerful women as equals. This photograph made me very happy,' says Aakar Patel.

Ivanka Trump meets Sushma Swaraj, calls her 'charismatic' in tweet

Ivanka Trump meets Sushma Swaraj, calls her 'charismatic' in tweet

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Ivanka, who would be leading American delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India in November, discussed women's entrepreneurship and workforce development in the two countries.

Swaraj in New York for UNGA, to also meet Tillerson

Swaraj in New York for UNGA, to also meet Tillerson

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

During her week-long stay, Swaraj, leading a high-powered Indian delegation, is expected to hold about 20 bilateral and trilateral meetings with leaders attending the session.

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Dhaka

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Dhaka

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Sushma Swaraj arrived in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday night on her first official visit abroad after becoming External Affairs Minister during which she will hold talks with the top leadership on key bilateral issues including land boundary agreement, proposed Teesta river pact and illegal immigration.

Rafale controversy is in your mind: Swaraj to Congress

Rafale controversy is in your mind: Swaraj to Congress

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Unsatisfied by the minister's reply during the Question Hour, the Congress members including former prime minister Manmohan Singh staged a walkout.

Swaraj calls on Afghan Prez; meets Kyrgyz, Iranian counterparts

Swaraj calls on Afghan Prez; meets Kyrgyz, Iranian counterparts

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday called on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Islamabad and discussed connectivity, terror threats to the war-torn country and the peace and reconciliation process there.

Kerry, Swaraj deny that India-US talks are aimed at China

Kerry, Swaraj deny that India-US talks are aimed at China

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

'Any fear or apprehension that this dialogue is aimed towards China, that is mistaken.'

Sushma Swaraj suffers kidney failure, to undergo transplant

Sushma Swaraj suffers kidney failure, to undergo transplant

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said she was undergoing tests at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi for a kidney transplant.

Sitharaman to ensure 'Ease of Living' during Modi 3.0

Sitharaman to ensure 'Ease of Living' during Modi 3.0

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday assumed charge as the Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister for the second consecutive term and is slated to soon present the final Budget for FY '25 that is going to set the tone for the Modi 3.0 government's priorities and direction for Viksit Bharat. Upon her reaching the North Block office, Sitharaman was greeted by Finance Secretary T V Somanathan and other top officials. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was also present. Chaudhary assumed charge on Tuesday evening.

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Swaraj and Tillerson discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including the situation in the neighbourhood and the Indo-Asia Pacific region, officials said.

Wish you were our PM: Pak woman to Sushma Swaraj

Wish you were our PM: Pak woman to Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Swaraj directed the Indian HC in Islamabad to issue a visa to her for medical treatment.

What Sushma Swaraj said at her last UNGA address

What Sushma Swaraj said at her last UNGA address

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Sushma Swaraj passed away into the ages on Tuesday night after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. Paying tribute to her, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said she was a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian. As we mourn her loss, here's a look at the most memorable quotes from her address at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2018.

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Congress has been in the crosshairs after demeaning remarks on Ranaut and Mandi were posted on the social media handles of its leaders Supriya Shrinate and H S Ahir.

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Rediff.com31 May 2016

She also said that the government was committed to a fast-track trial in the case of killing of the Congolese national Masonda Ketada Oliver and 'harshest possible punishment' for the culprits.

Swaraj raises issues of Indian students, bizman deaths with Russia

Swaraj raises issues of Indian students, bizman deaths with Russia

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow and raised several issues.

Sushma Swaraj faces flak over Gita remarks

Sushma Swaraj faces flak over Gita remarks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday came under fire from the opposition and ally Paattali Makkal Katchi for her push to declare Bhagwad Gita as a national scripture with their leaders saying it was inappropriate and that all religions should be treated equally by the government.

Chinese President Xi breaks protocol, meets Swaraj

Chinese President Xi breaks protocol, meets Swaraj

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday received External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

Mamata ready for tie-up with Cong, Left in Bengal, says INDIA PM after polls

Mamata ready for tie-up with Cong, Left in Bengal, says INDIA PM after polls

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

She expressed confidence that a three-way alliance is very much possible in West Bengal between her Trinamool Congress, Congress and the Left.

Sister Sally evacuated from Yemen: Sushma Swaraj

Sister Sally evacuated from Yemen: Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday that the Indian mother superior of an aid home in Aden, where four nuns were killed and an Indian priest was kidnapped by gunmen, has been safely evacuated.

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

Swaraj arrives in Beijing on four-day visit

Swaraj arrives in Beijing on four-day visit

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

This is her first visit to Beijing after she took over the office last year.

Swaraj, Karzai agree to intensify security, defence ties

Swaraj, Karzai agree to intensify security, defence ties

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Seeking to enhance strategic cooperation and help Afghanistan deal with key challenges of security and stability, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived on Wednesday on a crucial visit as the trouble-torn country approaches the first democratic transition of power after fall of the Taliban in 2001.

Participation in Yoga Day celebrations voluntary: Swaraj

Participation in Yoga Day celebrations voluntary: Swaraj

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday clear that participation in the events was not 'compulsory'.

Swaraj leaves for two-day visit to Lanka

Swaraj leaves for two-day visit to Lanka

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on a two-day visit during which she is expected to discuss the fishermen's issue and rights of minority Tamils with the Lankan leadership.

SAARC needs to unleash 'collective strength': Swaraj

SAARC needs to unleash 'collective strength': Swaraj

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

India on Thursday pitched for unleashing the "collective strength" of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj underlined the need for a South Asian Economic Union with greater connectivity and forward movement on pending agreements on rail and motor vehicles.

Irony that Kejriwal who was part of anti-graft movement...: Hazare

Irony that Kejriwal who was part of anti-graft movement...: Hazare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Hazare in a statement accused Kejriwal of betraying the trust of crores of countrymen and rued that political ambitions destroyed the 2011 anti-corruption movement.

Kerry calls Swaraj; discusses Indo-US ties

Kerry calls Swaraj; discusses Indo-US ties

Rediff.com29 May 2014

US Secretary of State John Kerry called his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj after she took over the external affairs ministry and discussed re-energising of the Indo-US ties.

Sonia, Swaraj share lunch table in Johannesburg

Sonia, Swaraj share lunch table in Johannesburg

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Far from the political noise generated by state assembly elections, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday had lunch together at a five-star hotel in Johannesburg soon after attending the memorial service of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

39 Indians kidnapped in Iraq are alive: Swaraj

39 Indians kidnapped in Iraq are alive: Swaraj

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

"I am not giving false assurance. If I had confirmation that they were killed, then definitely, I would have sought apology from their families the with folded hands and said they were killed. Their killing in such a situation in Mosul in Iraq would not have been blamed on me.

Swaraj arrives in China for talks with Wang, SCO meet

Swaraj arrives in China for talks with Wang, SCO meet

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

However, there will be no bilateral meetings between Swaraj, Sitharaman with their Pakistani counterparts.

Swaraj arrives in Pakistan; to meet PM Sharif tomorrow

Swaraj arrives in Pakistan; to meet PM Sharif tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan expressed optimism and desire to improve ties.

AAP govt proposes 'Swaraj Fund', earmarks Rs 253 cr

AAP govt proposes 'Swaraj Fund', earmarks Rs 253 cr

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Terming Aap Aadmi Party government's maiden budget for the financial year 2015-16 as India's first 'Swaraj Budget', Finance Minister Manish Sisodia proposed to create a provision of Rs 253 crore under the Swaraj Fund Scheme.

Swaraj concludes talks in Bangladesh, leaves for home

Swaraj concludes talks in Bangladesh, leaves for home

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday met former Bangladesh President Hussain Ershad's wife and opposition Jatiya Party leader Roshan Ershad before leaving for Delhi at the end of her three-day visit to Dhaka.

When Sushma Swaraj came to Olympic champ Bindra's rescue

When Sushma Swaraj came to Olympic champ Bindra's rescue

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Swift intervention by Ministry of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj ensured shooting ace Abhinav Bindra was accompanied by his coach, whose passport got stolen in Germany while the duo were travelling to Rio de Janeiro for the ISSF World Cup, a test event for the upcoming Olympics.

Return of 'displaced persons' can restore normalcy: Swaraj on Rohingya crisis

Return of 'displaced persons' can restore normalcy: Swaraj on Rohingya crisis

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

She, however, preferred not to use the word 'Rohingya' and said 'we have urged that the situation be handled with restraint, keeping in mind the welfare of the population'.

India has developed HIV vaccine: Sushma Swaraj

India has developed HIV vaccine: Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

The Union health minister said the vaccine's clinical trials were on.

Congress workers burn PM, Swaraj effigies over Modigate

Congress workers burn PM, Swaraj effigies over Modigate

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The protesters started marching towards the PM's residence shouting slogans and holding anti-government placards.

Manipur violence first, says SC, refuses to hear of other states now

Manipur violence first, says SC, refuses to hear of other states now

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday described the violence perpetrated against women in strife-torn Manipur as of "unprecedented magnitude" and refused to consider a plea on similar alleged incidents in opposition-ruled states, such as West Bengal, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Kerala.

Swaraj trashes report of Tharoor drafting statement on Jadhav

Swaraj trashes report of Tharoor drafting statement on Jadhav

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

"There is no dearth of talent in my ministry. I have the assistance of very able secretaries," she said in a curt tweet.