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Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Paytm employee, who tested positive for the contagious disease with flu like symptoms on Wednesday, came in touch with 91 people in Gurgaon, an official said, citing his counterpart in the suburban town.

Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members

Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Experts said the direction is meant to maintain party unity.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

Bangladesh is India's second best friend

Bangladesh is India's second best friend

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

It's something to remember as New Delhi welcomes Sheikh Hasina, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Tibet quake toll rises to 20; forecast of rain, snow

Tibet quake toll rises to 20; forecast of rain, snow

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The 7.9 Richter Scale temblor that struck Nepal on Saturday also affected parts of Tibet. The two border ports to Nepal were seriously affected.

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts live-fire drills in Tibet

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts live-fire drills in Tibet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The brigade that conducted the drills was from the PLA's Tibet Military Command and is one of China's two plateau mountain brigades.

China's living Buddhas: Nirvana for sale?

China's living Buddhas: Nirvana for sale?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Communist China has recently developed a great expertise in 'soul reincarnation', feels Claude Arpi

China's plans: Time for India to wake up

China's plans: Time for India to wake up

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Nearly two decades ago, then defence minister George Fernandes said: 'China has built roads up to the border, while there has been negligence on India's part.' Since Fernandes uttered these brave words, what has been done on the Indian side? The Modi Sarkar is apparently trying, but little has been achieved so far, says Claude Arpi.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

'Nalanda an international varsity, not another central university'

'Nalanda an international varsity, not another central university'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Noble laureate economist Amartya Sen, the chancellor of Nalanda University in Bihar's Nalanda district, has questioned the interpretation of the upcoming university as another central university rather than an international institution.

On Dalai's visit, China accuses India of 'fuelling tensions' and 'damaging its interests'

On Dalai's visit, China accuses India of 'fuelling tensions' and 'damaging its interests'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The papers said India is using the Dalai Lama as a "diplomatic tool" against China for its "vice like veto" against India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group and United Nations ban on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar.

Congress humiliated as mouthpiece thrashes Nehru, Sonia Gandhi

Congress humiliated as mouthpiece thrashes Nehru, Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

An article published by the party's Mumbai unit has caused a stir as it blames Jawaharlal Nehru for the state of affairs in Kashmir, China and Tibet.

Why China wanted to grab Bhutan's land

Why China wanted to grab Bhutan's land

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

'The Chinese forces in the narrow Chumbi Valley are currently in the line of sight and fire of Indian forces poised on the ridges along the Sikkim-Tibet border.' 'Aware of this vulnerability, the Chinese have been eyeing the Doklam plateau,' explains national security expert Nitin A Gokhale.

354 films in 365 days

354 films in 365 days

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen?

ALERT! The Chinese are wiping out Tibet

ALERT! The Chinese are wiping out Tibet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The world must hang its head in shame for being a mute spectator to the 'cultural holocaust' in Tibet, says Major General Mrinal Suman (retd).

China is our bitterest enemy today

China is our bitterest enemy today

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

'Today the Chinese think they can slap India, and there will be no consequences.' 'They must be made to feel the consequences through any and all means,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Dalai Lama snub and India's plans to reset China ties

Dalai Lama snub and India's plans to reset China ties

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

'If, as appears to be the case, India is on way to 'mending fences' with China, and China is equally desirous to 'reset' the relationship, this could be a self-reflexive moment in India's positioning vis-a-vis not just the Dalai Lama, but also the Tibetan issue and China as a whole,' points out China expert Alka Acharya.

Why India needs to get tough with China

Why India needs to get tough with China

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

'It is certainly time for New Delhi to open up. Not only should it go ahead at full steam with the roads to the LAC, but the government must also allow tourists to visit these stunningly beautiful areas of Indian territory.'

A date with eternal beauty: Everest!

A date with eternal beauty: Everest!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

What does one do when one day, out of the blue, one is told to go on a road trip to the Everest Base Camp?

Can India and China ever be friends?

Can India and China ever be friends?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

'A participant in many rounds of the border talks with China once told me that China seemed not interested in resolving the border issue as it wanted to keep it as a ready excuse to intervene in the sub-continent,' says Colonel (retd) Anil A Athale.

Bhutan: A piece of heaven on earth

Bhutan: A piece of heaven on earth

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Dr Pinakin Shah visited the Land of the Thunder Dragon and returned mesmerized.

'Hindu cultural belligerence will be a key concern for J&K'

'Hindu cultural belligerence will be a key concern for J&K'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

'J&K continues to have the highest concentration of military personnel anywhere in the world and the alienation of the Kashmiri has increased in the last ten years than ever before.'

Exclusive! 'By 2012, we brought China boundary row to point of solution'

Exclusive! 'By 2012, we brought China boundary row to point of solution'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A sensational interview on India-China ties, with the man most qualified to answer.

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