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'NSG membership is not a farewell gift': China attacks US for backing India

'NSG membership is not a farewell gift': China attacks US for backing India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The outgoing Obama Administration has hit out at China for blocking India's entry into the elite NSG by describing the communist giant an "outlier".

Review: Romeo Juliet is too predictable

Review: Romeo Juliet is too predictable

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Director Lakshman pitches love against money in Romeo Juliet and there are no prizes for guessing which one wins, writes S Saraswathi.

US, India plan joint investment treaty for easing business

US, India plan joint investment treaty for easing business

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The US and India likely to sign a high quality bilateral investment treaty to create an enabling business environment.

Anand loses again; Harikrishna, Abhijeet among leaders in Gibraltar

Anand loses again; Harikrishna, Abhijeet among leaders in Gibraltar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand continued to struggle in his first open tournament in 23 years as he suffered a shock defeat at the hands of French Grandmaster Adrien Demuth in the fifth round of the masters section of Gibraltar chess festival in Gibraltar on Sunday.

Indo, Pak auto parts makers join hands to boost trade

Indo, Pak auto parts makers join hands to boost trade

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

With the Indo-Pak dialogue in tatters and the respective armies exchanging fire across the Line of Control, an unexpected opportunity has presented itself for boosting trade between the two countries.

'It's for India to determine if it wants to join coalition to combat ISIL'

'It's for India to determine if it wants to join coalition to combat ISIL'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

It is for the companies and the industry to ascertain where they want to run with the US-India civilian nuclear agreements reached by Washington and New Delhi, says United States Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Biswal. Aziz Haniffa reports for Rediff.com from Washington, DC

'Not my responsibility to babysit anyone on Bigg Boss 10'

'Not my responsibility to babysit anyone on Bigg Boss 10'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Karan Mehra is happy to get out of Bigg Boss 10.

US Senator asks India to just quit Iran oil imports

US Senator asks India to "just quit" Iran oil imports

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

An influential Republican senator has asked India to "just quit" buying oil from sanctions-hit Iran.

It has been a terrific visit so far, says US envoy Richard Verma

It has been a terrific visit so far, says US envoy Richard Verma

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

With United States President Barack Obama firmly backing New Delhi's candidature for membership of the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group, US Ambassador to India Richard Verma on Wednesday said the former is very supportive of India's accession in all the four export control regimes, including the NSG, and is going to work hard to achieve the target.

At Arlington cemetery, Modi pays homage to Kalpana Chawla

At Arlington cemetery, Modi pays homage to Kalpana Chawla

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers and paid homage to Indian-American astronaut late Kalpana Chawla at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington.

4 life lessons you can learn from your father

4 life lessons you can learn from your father

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Learn by doing. Your priorities matter. Lead by example.

Indian American Atul Keshap, US envoy to Sri Lanka

Indian American Atul Keshap, US envoy to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Atul Keshap would be 'a superb fit for Sri Lanka as he knows the ins and outs of the politics there and all the political players, including the new disposition in Colombo intimately,' US diplomatic sources in Washington, DC told Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com

'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Modi is expected to travel to the US late September.

Indo-Pak gas deal is more than hot air

Indo-Pak gas deal is more than hot air

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The agreement on pricing last month marks a significant step towards promoting energy security in the region, say Nisha Taneja & Samridhi Bimal.

Two months after Mandsaur rape, 2 accused awarded death sentence

Two months after Mandsaur rape, 2 accused awarded death sentence

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The girl had suffered severe injuries on her neck, face, head and private parts in the incident and is undergoing treatment in Indore.

Obama formally invites Modi, wants 'defining partnership'

Obama formally invites Modi, wants 'defining partnership'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Extending a formal invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a visit to the US, President Barack Obama has expressed keenness to work closely with him to make the bilateral relations a "defining partnership" in the 21st century.

Washington to Modi: Visa ready when you are

Washington to Modi: Visa ready when you are

Rediff.com23 May 2014

United States recognises that the Indian electorate has weighed in with a resounding mandate for Narendra Modi, and we want to work with the prime minister-designate on advancing his goals for India as a regional and global player, says Gujarat-born US State Department official Nisha Desai Biswal.

Tax on super rich can lift 9 crore out of poverty

Tax on super rich can lift 9 crore out of poverty

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

As many as nine crore people would be out from the state of abject poverty in next 5 years if India could stop inequality from rising and levy a nominal tax on the super riches to narrow the rich and poor divide, a report said.

Quiz: Are you Bridelicious?

Quiz: Are you Bridelicious?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Answer these questions honestly and see where you stand and what you have to change to get the body you want.

1% Indians own 73% of its wealth

1% Indians own 73% of its wealth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The wealth of India's richest 1 per cent increased by over Rs 20.9 lakh crore during 2017.

Get ready for these interesting Onam releases

Get ready for these interesting Onam releases

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The mood of celebration and the school holidays make Onam one of the hottest seasons for Malayalam cinema.

Vishy Anand starts with a draw in Gibraltar Chess

Vishy Anand starts with a draw in Gibraltar Chess

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand made a disappointing start to his campaign at the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival in Gibraltar after he was held to a draw by International Master Szidonia Lazarne Vajda of Hungary in the opening round of the masters section.

Why India's start-up hub is losing its sheen

Why India's start-up hub is losing its sheen

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Slowing funding cycles for early-stage companies, freshers opting for more established firms, and many opting for places with better infrastructure are slowly taking away Koramangala's tag of 'India's Silicon Valley'.

Exclusive! Kerry, Burns, Biswal not informed of action against Khobragade

Exclusive! Kerry, Burns, Biswal not informed of action against Khobragade

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The investigations into and actions being taken by the US State Department's Diplomatic Security Service against Devyani Khobragade were not shared with Secretary of State John F Kerry, Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, or Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Nisha Desai Biswal, reveals Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa from Washington, DC.

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

In an encouraging development for the Indian women's hockey team, all the squad members are set to be included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) when the review committee will identify a core group for the government-funded programme, next month.

Karan Patel, Ronit Roy, Deepika Singh: TV stars' REEL and REAL spouses!

Karan Patel, Ronit Roy, Deepika Singh: TV stars' REEL and REAL spouses!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Can you identify the real-life spouses of some of your favourite TV stars?

Indian-Americans honour man who tried to stop Kansas shooter

Indian-Americans honour man who tried to stop Kansas shooter

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

India House raised $1,00,000 as part of an initiative supported by the Consul General of India in Houston Dr Anupam Ray to help Grillot buy a house in his hometown.

'Make in India missing from Modi's solar energy push'

'Make in India missing from Modi's solar energy push'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

If even a fraction of the 175 GW target is achieved, India's reliance on coal and oil would be reduced, says expert.

Japan to join India and US navies in Malabar 2014

Japan to join India and US navies in Malabar 2014

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

"Japan will participate in MALABAR this year which is our largest bilateral naval exercise with India and it's scheduled to take place at the end of this month," Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Amy Searight told lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on Thursday.

Called Pakistan to ensure Lakhvi doesn't roam free: US reacts to 26/11 planner's release

Called Pakistan to ensure Lakhvi doesn't roam free: US reacts to 26/11 planner's release

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The United States said it wants more progress from Pakistan in tackling terrorism.

Jignesh Shah quits as Financial Technologies MD

Jignesh Shah quits as Financial Technologies MD

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Jignesh Shah, who is fighting legal cases in the NSEL's Rs 5,600-crore scam, has resigned as the Managing Director of Financial Technologies India, a company set up by him, and will become its Chairman-Emeritus.

New York City Immigrant Affairs chief: I was in tears

New York City Immigrant Affairs chief: I was in tears

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Nisha Agarwal, commissioner of the New York Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, recalls, with both anguish and elation, the events of the last fortnight after the US President's order banning entry for people from seven countries was put in place.

Sun Group can bid in FM radio auction

Sun Group can bid in FM radio auction

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Digital Radio collectively runs 45 radio stations across the country.

Bigg Boss 10: Karan Mehra gets emotional, and more drama!

Bigg Boss 10: Karan Mehra gets emotional, and more drama!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

'Aapka parda mein faash karke jaunga.' The Bigg Boss war has begun!

India-Iran camaraderie raises red flags in Washington

India-Iran camaraderie raises red flags in Washington

Rediff.com25 May 2016

US Senators want Obama administration to clarify what India's 12 agreements with Iran are all about.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Tomashevsky in FIDE Moscow GP

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Tomashevsky in FIDE Moscow GP

Rediff.com20 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Jaishankar's visit shows India's support for Sheikh Hasina

Jaishankar's visit shows India's support for Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Bangladesh's decision to execute Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami for war crimes committed in 1971 has provoked anger across the Muslim world. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka hours after the execution, an important expression of India's support to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, explains Rajeev Sharma.

India must overcome 'tremendous' challenges to realise potential, says top Indian-American diplomat

India must overcome 'tremendous' challenges to realise potential, says top Indian-American diplomat

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The US wants its trade with India to grow multi-fold, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Desai Biswal told lawmakers.