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Are the Days of Strategic Restraint Over for India?

Are the Days of Strategic Restraint Over for India?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

'Forget about sending in troops or raining down missiles, but don't rule out occasional covert operations that target specific terrorist leaders.'

India may impose safeguard tax to check Chinese imports: DIPP

India may impose safeguard tax to check Chinese imports: DIPP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

India on Monday said it could consider imposing "some kind of safeguard duties' on Chinese imports to bridge the huge trade gap as it cannot be sustained in the long run.

Facebook CEO's ambitious plan to connect India's villages

Facebook CEO's ambitious plan to connect India's villages

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

He said that the whole world being robbed of creativity and ideas because so many people in India are not online.

Mis-selling: How buyers can protect themselves

Mis-selling: How buyers can protect themselves

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

While regulators are trying to do their bit, the onus is on you to prove it.

Sri Lanka to tour Pakistan

Sri Lanka to tour Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Sri Lanka on Friday decided to go ahead with its cricket tour of Pakistan to fill in for a cancelled Indian trip, putting an end to the uncertainty on the fate of the series.

'India is secular because it is Hindu'

'India is secular because it is Hindu'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'We have Hindu values, Hindu customs, Hindu philosophy, Hindu way of looking at all religions as acceptable.' 'These are all great assets of India.'

Why Indra Nooyi is bullish on India

Why Indra Nooyi is bullish on India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi hoped that whosoever comes to power after the next elections will manage the country well so that India clocks a consistent 7-8 per cent economic growth.

Kirmani says nothing wrong in playing Pakistan

Kirmani says nothing wrong in playing Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

India and Pakistan were supposed to play a bilateral series this month but the planned rubber did not go ahead after the Indian government withheld permission for the same.

India's growth may fall to 5%: Swraj Paul

India's growth may fall to 5%: Swraj Paul

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Growth has no meaning unless India deals with 300 million people living on one dollar and 600 million people on just $2 a day, he said. Lord Paul reaffirmed his commitment to India and said that he would not suspend operations here due to lack of confidence in India's economic future.

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

India has undertaken a number of structural reforms.

Hoping to get some purchase from Eden Gardens strip: Mendis

Hoping to get some purchase from Eden Gardens strip: Mendis

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Hosts India might have outplayed them in the first three ODIs but Sri Lankan team management is keen to include experienced spinner Ajantha Mendis in the playing XI for the fourth ODI scheduled on Thursday.

Vengsarkar hits back at Ganguly

Vengsarkar hits back at Ganguly

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Former chief selector Dilip Vengasarkar said he will refrain from responding to Sourav Ganguly's outburst against the selectors till the end of the current series against Australia as it could divert the team's focus. 'I won't answer him now, as this is not the right time, because India are in the middle of a Test series and it might affect the focus of the team,' Vengsarkar said on Friday.

Pakistan SIT in Pathankot: A game of chess

Pakistan SIT in Pathankot: A game of chess

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

'In this Spy versus Soldier game,' says Rajeev Sharma, 'the two sides will size up each other like never before.'

'India will be largest source of oil demand after 2020'

'India will be largest source of oil demand after 2020'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

India will become the largest single source of global oil demand growth after 2020, the International Energy Agency said.

Not just Modi, even Manmohan Singh has something to cheer

Not just Modi, even Manmohan Singh has something to cheer

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The new IIP numbers should spread cheer among those who were part of the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance, earlier accused of having presided over a steady deterioration in industrial performance, particularly in the last two years of its tenure, says A K Bhattacharya.

Where Chinese media get India wrong

Where Chinese media get India wrong

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

One thing Beijing must understand is that India is not obsessed with being a threat to China but only wants a rightful place for itself in the world, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Why RBI should do more to prevent rupee appreciation

Why RBI should do more to prevent rupee appreciation

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The rupee has not depreciated enough against other currencies.

Four reasons why Modi's Vietnam visit is important

Four reasons why Modi's Vietnam visit is important

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Modi's Vietnam visit is timely and crucial for several reasons. First, Vietnam lies at the heart of India's vision for Southeast Asia as also its 'Act East' policy. India also wants to boost its defence exports to friendly countries. And it is looking to increase trade between the two countries will now is only $7.83 billion, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon

China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon

Rediff.com14 May 2016

However, Denmark said it is difficult to conclude on the real intention behind this.

I'm a big admirer of engineering in India: Carlos Ghosn

I'm a big admirer of engineering in India: Carlos Ghosn

Rediff.com21 May 2015

'I am a big admirer of engineering in India because India has a particular skill in frugal engineering.'

'How will India deal with an increasingly assertive China?'

'How will India deal with an increasingly assertive China?'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

"It's ironic that Modi visited Tokyo a few days ago and talked about China's expansionism. The key now will be to get beyond such unnecessary controversies and start afresh.'

'Jadeja is one of the best bowlers in India on a turning wicket'

'Jadeja is one of the best bowlers in India on a turning wicket'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Saurashtra coach Sitanshu Kotak on what makes Ravindra Jadeja such a dangerous bowler on turning wickets and why India made the right decision by recalling him to the Test side.

India cannot stay neutral towards Iran: Shimon Peres

India cannot stay neutral towards Iran: Shimon Peres

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Describing Iran as a "danger" to world peace, Israeli President Shimon Peres has asked India not to remain "neutral" to Iran's "aggressive attempt" to become a forceful hegemon in the region.

Your favourite patriotic song?

Your favourite patriotic song?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Tell Us!

Why Trump's immigration ban should worry Indians

Why Trump's immigration ban should worry Indians

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'We are going to see relatively soon an executive order that deals with H-1B and other temporary visas.' 'We are also going to see an executive order on undocumented people.' 'Undocumented Indians comprise the largest population growth of all undocumented people in this country.' 'Just because India is not named in this executive order doesn't mean it won't be in the future.'

BCCI bid to change two white balls rule in ODIs opposed

BCCI bid to change two white balls rule in ODIs opposed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's bid to change the existing rule of using two new white balls in One-Day Internationals encountered opposition from some other member Boards following which the ICC decided that only one ball will be used in a curtailed match.

Foxconn boss started business with a loan from his mother-in-law!

Foxconn boss started business with a loan from his mother-in-law!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Headline-grabbing is part of Terry Gou's business plan.

CSA affiliates divided over sacrificing Lorgat

CSA affiliates divided over sacrificing Lorgat

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Cricket South Africa (CSA) affiliates are divided over letting its chief executive Haroon Lorgat go to save the board from financial ruin in the on-going spat with the BCCI.

Internet for all? Critical to fix these issues first

Internet for all? Critical to fix these issues first

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The Indian market is highly competitive, and tariffs here are amongst the lowest in the world.

End of Fed's QE unlikely to affect India inflows

End of Fed's QE unlikely to affect India inflows

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Global liquidity expected to continue amid ECB stimulus

India's push to save its cows starves Bangladesh of beef

India's push to save its cows starves Bangladesh of beef

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

About 2 million head of cattle are smuggled into Bangladesh annually.

Where have all the nurses in India gone?

Where have all the nurses in India gone?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Around half of private hospitals and most of government hospitals in the country will have to close down in the next five years because of an acute shortage of nurses.

When Luck left Team India

When Luck left Team India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

It is rare, in sport, that you can point to a day, an hour, a minute even, and say - this hour, this minute, this ball, was when the tide turned.

More money may come to India if China slows down

More money may come to India if China slows down

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The recent market crash in China has triggered sympathetic drops.

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

And no, the commercial sporting leagues didn't cause the drought, says Shekhar Gupta.

What the US trade body wants from the Indian govt

What the US trade body wants from the Indian govt

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

US companies are 'positively looking' at India.

Playboy, other mags head for India

Playboy, other mags head for India

Rediff.com17 Jan 2006

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Harvard, age and experience have changed Ekta Kapoor in ways that will stand her in good stead as she attempts the biggest transformation Balaji Telefilms has seen.

Why India will always play second fiddle to China

Why India will always play second fiddle to China

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Thinking big, China is changing the world order; with mixed priorities, we can but tag along, writes T J S George.