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US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India-US relations, like Rome, were not built in a day, nor can they be demolished in a day.
All said and done, when the new global order emerges, India can only remain with the democracies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

19 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

19 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The accident occurred when Zakaria Express collided with the stationary Fareed Express at Juma Goth Train station. Two bogies of Fareed Express and one bogie of Zakaria Express were completely destroyed in the collision.

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post.

IIT-B students move police against prof for pro-Palestinian talk

IIT-B students move police against prof for pro-Palestinian talk

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have lodged a police complaint against a professor and a guest speaker for allegedly speaking in support of Palestinian militants during a virtual lecture, an official said on Friday.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Pak welcomes Trump's offer to mediate in Kashmir issue

Pak welcomes Trump's offer to mediate in Kashmir issue

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The 70-year-old real estate tycoon had last month described tensions between India and Pakistan as a "very, very hot tinderbox" and offered to be "the mediator or arbitrator" if it was necessary and if the two countries wanted him to, following which the Foreign Office had welcomed such an offer.

India rejects Pakistan's claim of Russia offering to mediate on Kashmir

India rejects Pakistan's claim of Russia offering to mediate on Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

India on Thursday said Russia had not made any mediation offer to it to resolve Indo-Pak issues, and asserted that Moscow was "well aware" of New Delhi's position of bilateral resolution of all such matters in a terror-free environment.

India trying to 'exonerate' Samjhauta blasts suspects: Pak

India trying to 'exonerate' Samjhauta blasts suspects: Pak

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Pakistan on Thursday said India was trying to "exonerate" individuals suspected to be involved in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts that killed more than 42 Pakistanis and sought "fair investigation" in the case.

Sardar Patel was not anti-Muslim, says Advani

Sardar Patel was not anti-Muslim, says Advani

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Tuesday contested allegations that Sardar Patel was anti-Muslim and quoted Rafiq Zakaria, an Islamic scholar and Congress leader, who had done research on the 'Iron Man', to underline his nationalistic credentials.

Pak rejects reports of ISI role in Dhaka attack

Pak rejects reports of ISI role in Dhaka attack

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

'These are highly regrettable, irresponsible and provocative stories being carried in the Indian media. They are utterly baseless and unfounded. Pakistan strongly rejects such allegations,' he said in the statement.

Pak using jihadis to destabilise India: Tharoor

Pak using jihadis to destabilise India: Tharoor

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

India has charged Pakistan of using 'jihadi' elements to "destabilise" it and Afghanistan and expressed willingness to normalise relations with Islamabad if it takes one step towards peace. "It (Pakistan) has been one of actually using jihadi militants as an instrument of destabilisation in both Afghanistan and India. And we think that's wrong," Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor told CNN's Fareed Zakaria in an interview.

PM Modi's 1st interview: India, China have grown at similar paces

PM Modi's 1st interview: India, China have grown at similar paces

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Narendra Modi speaks to CNN's Fareed Zakaria in his first interview after becoming prime minister. The excerpts

Swaraj-Aziz to meet in Nepal on March 17

Swaraj-Aziz to meet in Nepal on March 17

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Quoting diplomatic sources, The Express Tribune reported that India and Pakistan were exploring the possibility of a meeting between Swaraj and Aziz and also between the foreign secretaries of the two countries in the Nepalese tourist city of Pokhara.

Pakistan reaches out to Mexico, Italy seeking support for NSG bid

Pakistan reaches out to Mexico, Italy seeking support for NSG bid

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pakistan's push to secure NSG membership comes at a time when India is also looking to secure membership of the elite grouping.

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The suicide bombing near the diplomatic post was the first of three targeting Saudi Arabia on Monday -- including one outside the the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site -- that killed four Saudi security troops and wounded five.

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The 66-year-old leader was recovering after the operation at Princess Grace Hospital in London and was expected to be conscious in a few hours.

Muslim gymnast criticised for wearing 'revealing' leotard

Muslim gymnast criticised for wearing 'revealing' leotard

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Muslim gymnast, Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, of Malaysia was criticised for wearing revealing leotard.

Pakistan needles India again, says Kashmir is NOT an internal matter

Pakistan needles India again, says Kashmir is NOT an internal matter

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Pakistan has said that the Kashmir dispute has international ramifications and rejected India's assertion that the ongoing strife there is an internal matter where Islamabad has no role to play and should have no role to play.

The Best of Saroj Khan

The Best of Saroj Khan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes the power of Saroj Khan and her brilliant choreography.

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

"He was a quiet, nice kid who had banter with people. He was just a nice kid. I have seen some reports that say he was bullied but it was just banter - he gave back as good as he got."

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'The Himmatsinghji Report is still 'missing'.' 'It is a great loss for the knowledge of India's borders.' 'It would have an immense value at a time China is bound to shift its attention to other border fronts in the Himalayas,' notes Claude Arpi.

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Legend, frank as always.

'Finally, Udta Punjab will fly!'

'Finally, Udta Punjab will fly!'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Big win for India as ICJ stays Jadhav's execution till final order

Big win for India as ICJ stays Jadhav's execution till final order

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The decision of the 11-judge bench was unanimous, ICJ President Ronny Abraham said.

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the scenes that left him impressed this year.

Dr Kalam was an exemplar of plural India

Dr Kalam was an exemplar of plural India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'For showing us a shining vision of how even a ceremonial role can be infused with life by a patriot, a scientist and a humble man of the people, representing the best of India's pluralist ethos, we will remember Dr Kalam.'

'Muslims in India will learn to live as second class citizens'

'Muslims in India will learn to live as second class citizens'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

'Muslims in India have been suffering in many ways. Yet, they are proud Indians and love India as much as any other Indian community.'

The Loudspeaker Politics of the Right

The Loudspeaker Politics of the Right

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The RSS uses its resentment against mosques and loudspeakers to stoke anti-Muslim feelings among other Hindus, whenever it can, be it during riots, or before elections, says Jyoti Punwani.