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The Best Films of Saeed Jaffrey

The Best Films of Saeed Jaffrey

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Saeed Jaffrey lives on through his versatile body of work.

The quiet decline of anti-incumbency

The quiet decline of anti-incumbency

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The last 25 years of Indian democracy have shown that anti-incumbency in state elections is on the decline. This is a positive trend because continuous terms will allow political parties to look beyond single-term policies and focus on long-term development, says Richard M Rossow.

How GST can boost revenue

How GST can boost revenue

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The very design of the GST will bring in revenue buoyancy.

North Korea keeps the world on edge

North Korea keeps the world on edge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

North Korea warns the US that it will soon 'suffer the greatest pain it ever experienced in its history'. Rajaram Panda looks at the latest twist in the North Korean crisis.

Why SRK?!!!!!

Why SRK?!!!!!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

'No Indian citizen should be humiliated by the US authorities.' 'And Shah Rukh Khan happens to be one of India's most well known citizens.'

The real story behind Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' strategy

The real story behind Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' strategy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Industry experts said the scandal could hit VW hard, just as it was emerging from a damaging leadership battle.

Make in India, Swachch Bharat are fine; India now needs reforms

Make in India, Swachch Bharat are fine; India now needs reforms

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Economists expect Modi to announce big-bang reforms.

'Modi is taking a big risk'

'Modi is taking a big risk'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

'When he first came to office, my belief is that the PM's reading of the landscape was that, with a vanquished Congress and fragmented Opposition, he was looking at least at two terms in office. This reading perhaps allows for a more cautious, gradual approach.' 'It was only a matter of time before the government was forced to come face-to-face with a serious corruption scandal. This is not a commentary on the BJP, but a statement about India's political economy.' 'There is growing concern about the government's commitment to freedom of expression, religious tolerance, and an independent civil society. Thus far, the positive movement on strategic and economic matters has crowded out these concerns, but they are lingering beneath the surface.'

Singh, Obama meeting to boost strategic Indo-US ties

Singh, Obama meeting to boost strategic Indo-US ties

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United States President Barack Obama will meet in Washington on Thursday to chart a course for "future cooperation" in areas such as civil nuclear technology, trade, investment, defence and counter-terrorism, amid perceptions that bilateral strategic ties have plateaued.

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Trump was often synonymous with controversy, with divisive pronouncements on Muslims, immigrants, economy and terrorism.

'Girls are curious about my sexual orientation'

'Girls are curious about my sexual orientation'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

India's first male ballet dancer began learning the dance form at the advanced age of 19. Eleven years later, his passion for ballet continues to shine brightly.

Can a man and a woman be 'friends' without having sex?

Can a man and a woman be 'friends' without having sex?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

As Imtiaz Ali's Jab Harry Met Sejal releases, Aseem Chhabra feels it's the best time to revisit the Hollywood classic When Harry Met Sally, which tries to answer the question in the title of this feature.

Pakistan 'can and must' dismantle all terror networks: Obama

Pakistan 'can and must' dismantle all terror networks: Obama

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Asked if the relationship has achieved its full potential, the President replied, "Absolutely not."

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

What makes this girl from Mumbai's red light district so different?

What makes this girl from Mumbai's red light district so different?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Twenty-year-old Sheetal Jain is the daughter of a bar dancer and grew up in Mumbai's red light district. She is now in the US pursuing a course in drumming

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'Were they two yaars of yesteryears brought together again by fate?' 'Were they two crafty spies hoodwinking each other?' wonders B S Prakash.

The man who invested $2 bn in India

The man who invested $2 bn in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Unnerved by Trump's stand on Taiwan, China flexes muscle

Unnerved by Trump's stand on Taiwan, China flexes muscle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Chinese pressure on Taiwan is unlikely to ease till Beijing feels that stability is being restored in the Sino-US relationship,' says former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

'IM more lethal and resilient due to support from Pak'

'IM more lethal and resilient due to support from Pak'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The outlawed terror group Indian Mujahideen is more lethal and resilient because of the support it receives from Pakistan, according to a new report by an American think-tank.

'China is investing in Modi's ego'

'China is investing in Modi's ego'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

'The Modi-Xi and Modi-Obama meetings, with an interval of just 12 days, are juxtaposed superbly at a crucial point in the prime minister's life. Can Modi carve out a win-win situation with the superpower and the emerging superpower at the same time?'

Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui quits Obama administration

Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui quits Obama administration

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Ambassador Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui, one of the highest ranking Indian Americans in the Obama administration, has resigned from his position as chief agricultural negotiator in the office of the United States Trade Representative.

Chalein saath, saath: Forward together we go, US tells India

Chalein saath, saath: Forward together we go, US tells India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the White House for the private dinner hosted by President Barack Obama, India and the US on Monday issued a vision statement "Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go" that called for a joint endeavour for prosperity and peace.

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The companies experienced a drop of 5,436 approved petitions (37 per cent) in 2016 as compared to previous year, a report by the National Foundation for American Policy, a Washington-based non-profit think-tank, said.

What they said, and what it meant

What they said, and what it meant

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The joint statement issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama's first-ever summit is high on intent and ambition. Notably missing from the statement is India's refusal to be America's partner in its war against ISIS.

Why humans can recognise faces and read

Why humans can recognise faces and read

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

A team led by Kolkata-born scientists has discovered a special sweet spot in the eye plays a crucial role in humans being able to to focus on computer screens and also read, an ability which is unique to Homo sapiens.

US, China intensify rhetoric over South China Sea

US, China intensify rhetoric over South China Sea

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The war of words between China and the US heated up on Tuesday with an American Admiral defending last week's US naval ship's foray near Chinese-made artificial islands in the area while Beijing blasted the move as a "blatant provocation".

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas and other United States schools, Tim Cook, India's Indira Jaising and Mukesh Ambani. The names mentioned above have nothing in common... until now. They have all been named as Fortune's World's 50 Greatest Leaders. Here are some of the prominent names mentioned in the list.

For J P Morgan, ending criminal probe proves impossible for now

For J P Morgan, ending criminal probe proves impossible for now

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama's administration has faced extensive criticism for its failure to prosecute bankers criminally for behavior that led to the financial crisis.

'Red Austin knew more about the Constitution than most Indians'

'Red Austin knew more about the Constitution than most Indians'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Friends and colleagues pay rich tributes to the "charming, approachable, and very accessible" Indian Constitution scholar Granville 'Red' Austin.

Volkswagen's fate hangs in balance, will it face criminal charges?

Volkswagen's fate hangs in balance, will it face criminal charges?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Volkswagen AG will probably have to show there was some legitimate reason to install software that led to false vehicle emissions tests.

Time to grow again?

Time to grow again?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

May be the strong United States growth will lead the world back to a period of growth and help us all put this painful recrimination behind us.

12 most OUTRAGEOUS selfies ever taken

12 most OUTRAGEOUS selfies ever taken

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

What's worse than watching someone take a million selfies?

Nobel for Dylan carpers, go home

Nobel for Dylan carpers, go home

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

'Show me songs that become larger than songs better than Dylan's.' 'Show me words that are like the master key to every human emotion under the sun better than Dylan's.' 'And show me someone who tosses it all out like Dylan does, every time.'

Jaishankar's appointment sets a healthy precedent

Jaishankar's appointment sets a healthy precedent

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

'Given his stint in Beijing, as India's longest serving ambassador there and that too through some challenging and interesting times, Jaishankar ought to have been appointed as foreign secretary in 2013 itself,' says Sanjaya Baru.

Silicon Valley, ready to enhance the link between Desi, Pravasi

Silicon Valley, ready to enhance the link between Desi, Pravasi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'This has been an ongoing process,' says Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former consul general in San Francisco, 'but I believe a Modi visit to the West Coast can be a force-multiplier.'

North Korea standoff: Is war an option?

North Korea standoff: Is war an option?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'The world may be desirous of peace, but not Kim Jong-un.' 'Should we then accept the old adage that to maintain peace, we should be prepared for war?' asks Rajaram Panda.

Vikram J Singh joins Centre for American Progress as VP

Vikram J Singh joins Centre for American Progress as VP

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Vikram J Singh, the highest-ranking Indian American at the Pentagon is quitting his administration job to head up the national security division at the Center for American Progess -- a Washington, DC progressive think tank with close links to President Obama -- which has at its helm another Indian American, Neera Tanden.

US Congressman Ami Bera's dad admits to election fraud

US Congressman Ami Bera's dad admits to election fraud

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Babulal 'Bob' Bera, US Congressman Ami Bera's 83-year-old father, faces five years in prison.

Full text of Modi's address to US Congress

Full text of Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the United States Congress.

Time Person of the Year: Meet the #MeToo 'Silence Breakers'

Time Person of the Year: Meet the #MeToo 'Silence Breakers'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

They gave voices to sexual assault & harassment survivors across the world.