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Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'People have been infected. They are responsible for it internationally.' 'They only admitted in February that it is infectious. This proves our case.'

Will crude oil price crash to $10 a barrel?

Will crude oil price crash to $10 a barrel?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Economics and politics both have major roles in determining oil prices.

Putin visit to take ties to newer heights: PM tweets in Russian

Putin visit to take ties to newer heights: PM tweets in Russian

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

As Russian President Vladimir Putin flew in New Delhi on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the visit will take the bilateral relations to "newer heights."

Essar Steel: A perverse bankruptcy judgment

Essar Steel: A perverse bankruptcy judgment

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The NCLAT's order is offensive because it goes against every tenet of bankruptcy reorganisation. If Justice Sudhansu Mukhopadhyay's tenets are accepted by the Supreme Court, we will not only regress in modern bankruptcy reorganisation but also slide back in the Doing Business rankings, says Omkar Goswami.

New Companies Act makes it difficult for subsidiaries firms to raise money

New Companies Act makes it difficult for subsidiaries firms to raise money

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A new Section prohibits banks to lend money to smaller subsidiaries companies despite Corporate Guarantee from the parent.

Railways to cut down delays, boost major projects

Railways to cut down delays, boost major projects

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The railways ministry has a capex target of Rs 1 lakh crore for the financial year.

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

In recent years, China has refrained from taking a public stance on the India-Pakistan ties, expressing hope for resolution of the disputes through dialogue.

If Trump continues to challenge Kim Jong-un...

If Trump continues to challenge Kim Jong-un...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Rajaram Panda explains why the US president needs to restrain himself and build a relationship with China to put any credible pressure on North Korea.

'Frustrated' US suspends USD 1.66 bn security aid to Pakistan

'Frustrated' US suspends USD 1.66 bn security aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'We're paying them nothing because that's what they've done to help us. Nothing'

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Just like China wants Trump to lose the US presidential poll, it may want Modi to lose the Lok Sabha polls. So months before the 2024 elections, China may take possession of an important area, say one of the Char Dhams, warns Sanjeev Nayyar.

Ram Madhav flies into Srinagar to meet Mehbooba; raises speculation on govt formation

Ram Madhav flies into Srinagar to meet Mehbooba; raises speculation on govt formation

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

In first signs of ending the over a month-long impasse with regard to government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Madhav on Wednesday held formal talks with Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti during a brief visit in Srinagar.

Irregularity charges in howitzer purchase being probed: Govt

Irregularity charges in howitzer purchase being probed: Govt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Complaints of alleged irregularities have been received in connection with Army's plan to procure ultra light howitzers worth over Rs 3,000 crore and a committee has been formed to probe these charges, the government has told Lok Sabha.

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Rather, the existing ones should be implemented speedily to clean up the mess.

We must fight terror without discrimination: Modi taunts China @BRICS

We must fight terror without discrimination: Modi taunts China @BRICS

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

With Chinese President Xi Jinping listening, Modi said: "We must unitedly fight against it (terrorism), without any discrimination between groups, or countries, sponsors or targeted countries.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

UN panel removes 'sahib' from Saeed's name, regrets mistake

UN panel removes 'sahib' from Saeed's name, regrets mistake

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

A United Nations Security Council panel has issued a 'revised' letter removing the term 'sahib' from the name of Mumbai terror attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, saying it regrets the mistake after India objected to the use of the salutation.

Oil slides to new 11-year low as Saudi-Iran row cuts chance of output curbs

Oil slides to new 11-year low as Saudi-Iran row cuts chance of output curbs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Oil has slumped from above $115 in June 2014 as shale oil from the United States has flooded the market

Reduce use of diesel, go for bio-fuels: Gadkari

Reduce use of diesel, go for bio-fuels: Gadkari

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Gadkari said the NDA govt is keen to develop inland waterways in the country.

'All options are on table', says Trump after North Korea fires missile over Japan

'All options are on table', says Trump after North Korea fires missile over Japan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

This is the first time North Korea has fired what is thought to be a ballistic weapon over Japan.

20 years after Pokhran: PMs and India's nuclear ambitions

20 years after Pokhran: PMs and India's nuclear ambitions

Rediff.com11 May 2018

20 years ago this day, May 11, 1998, India conducted its second nuclear test at Pokharan in Rajasthan. In a fascinating interview on Rediff.com, K Subrahmanyam revealed how Indian PMs reacted to nuclear ambitions.

The potential of opening up Iran

The potential of opening up Iran

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The possibility of a deal between Iran and the world on its nuclear programme has some perils but much promise for India, says Uday Abhyankar

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Like everything else, the structure of banks may change, and banks may depend more on digital technologies and artificial intelligence for dealing with both their customers and employees.

European Investment Bank to set up office in India

European Investment Bank to set up office in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

European Investment Bank to set up office in India.

Why US won't declare Pak a 'terrorist State'

Why US won't declare Pak a 'terrorist State'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The question really is whether the US can be persuaded to embark on a path of calibrated and stronger sanctions on Pakistan.

Could've been worse, says Saudi minister as PM cites high oil price

Could've been worse, says Saudi minister as PM cites high oil price

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Modi made a strong case for a partnership between the producers and consumers in the oil market as it exists in other markets.

Is this the Pakistani sunset?

Is this the Pakistani sunset?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'There is gradual rise in the number of nations viewing Pakistan as the nursery of global terror.'

How India paid the price for 'EPW types'

How India paid the price for 'EPW types'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Had it not been for the intellectual dominance and political legitimacy of the Leftist philosophy since 1970, would EPW have become what it did? After all, there were other more established journals around then, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Mr Modi, be wary of the Chinese!

Mr Modi, be wary of the Chinese!

Rediff.com12 May 2015

'Chinese leaders rarely receive their foreign guests in cities other than Beijing. Such respect for India!' 'Does it mean that Modi could replicate "the warmth and unconventional way" by sending Indian troops into Tibet, as Xi did in Chumur (Ladakh) when he arrived in India? Of course, Indians are far too polite to do so,' says Claude Arpi.

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