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'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Kashmir is the main issue between the two countries.' 'We have not been able to resolve it bilaterally.' 'As the two major countries in South Asia, we have to go back to the drawing board and start engaging.'

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Putin is looking beyond the current regime in Kyiv. Of course, if the Western military assistance to Kyiv continues in any form, Washington knows that Russia will regard it as a hostile act and there will be severe consequences, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India 'squandered' capital: Greenspan

India 'squandered' capital: Greenspan

Rediff.com7 May 2004

India, China and Russia have "squandered" capital by financing inefficient technologies, United States Federal Reserve Chairman Allan Greenspan has charged.

US left Pakistan high and dry: Musharraf

US left Pakistan high and dry: Musharraf

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

Musharraf said that the average Pakistani does not think very highly of the US.

The China factor in Obama's visit to New Delhi

The China factor in Obama's visit to New Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

For a rising country like China with its sights set on global and regional power, any coming together of the US and India is the worst case scenario. Hence, China is concerned with the emerging equations between New Delhi and Washington, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Sri Sri urges world leaders to spread harmony

Sri Sri urges world leaders to spread harmony

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

The interfaith conference is being attended by a host of international dignitaries from 38 countries.

Celebrities & Advertising

Celebrities & Advertising

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about celebrities and advertising.

COVID-19: Russia registers virus vaccine, Putin's daughter given it

COVID-19: Russia registers virus vaccine, Putin's daughter given it

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The president also said one of his daughters has been given a shot of the COVID-19 vaccination. "One of my daughters got vaccinated. In fact, she took part in an experiment. After the first vaccination, she had a [body] temperature of 38 degrees [Celcius, 100 degrees Fahrenheit], the next day slightly higher than 37 [degrees], that's all," he said.

Predicting 2006 and beyond

Predicting 2006 and beyond

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

India, China tap major global demands

India, China tap major global demands

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

With China and India joining the global trading market and the disintegration of the Soviet Union, most of the world's productivity is being tapped by these two countries to satisfy the global demands for goods and services, a top US official said.

Israeli spacecraft crash-lands on moon

Israeli spacecraft crash-lands on moon

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Beresheet was developed by SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries. If the mission had been completed successfully, Israel would have been the fourth country, after the Soviet Union, the United States and China, to land a spacecraft on the moon.

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

My candidate for the best general of the last century hailed from a little, poor colonised Asian nation whose impact on world affairs rarely amounted to much, notes Shankar Acharya.

First Look: President Putin in India

First Look: President Putin in India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

Coming after a two-year gap, the Russian president's visit is aimed at providing new impetus to an old friendship by expanding business, energy and traditional military ties.

Nationality, a confused issue

Nationality, a confused issue

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Nationality in sport has become muddied following the break-up of the Soviet bloc and the transfer of talent from poor to rich countries.

'China will continue to be bossy'

'China will continue to be bossy'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'It is not a matter of fixing the military problem up there in the Himalayas and the retreat of the two militaries.' 'India has to find a way to correct the racist and very patronising views of India in the Chinese mind.'

What does CCP centenary mean for India?

What does CCP centenary mean for India?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'What needs to be watched is that the border incidents at Dokalam in 2017 and Galwan in 2020 are triggering nascent Chinese nationalism against India,' asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

Schweinsteiger to sue Chinese company over lookalike Nazi doll

Schweinsteiger to sue Chinese company over lookalike Nazi doll

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is taking legal action against a Chinese company that manufactured a doll bearing the midfielder's resemblance and dressed in Nazi military uniforms, a spokesman for the player said on Thursday.

Grow up Comrades!

Grow up Comrades!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

How Spain's defeat clears path for fresh face in WC final

How Spain's defeat clears path for fresh face in WC final

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Spain's dramatic defeat by Russia on penalties in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday ensured that at least one of this year's finalists will not have reached the title decider for half a century, if at all.

Xi is the 21st century's version of Hitler

Xi is the 21st century's version of Hitler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

;The world paid a heavy price for the megalomania of the Third Reich's fuehrer.' 'Will it pay a similar price for the ambitions of China's leader-for-life?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

'For Modi, workers and farmers are terrorists'

'For Modi, workers and farmers are terrorists'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'The regime -- and particularly the home ministry under Amit Shah -- have sought to suppress and destroy these struggles through intimidation, bullying, threats, through false cases, arrests, custodial torture, the use of draconian laws like the UAPA.'

Afghanistan: America Forsakes Friends, Allies

Afghanistan: America Forsakes Friends, Allies

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Remember the US withdrawal agreement was signed in February 2020. In the intervening period, a proper evacuation plan ought to have been in place. It was not. Consequently, tens of thousands of Afghans who had worked as interpreters, drivers, suppliers of goods and services, etc, face brutal retribution from the Taliban, Virendra Kapoor points out.

Manchester, Silicon Valley...

Manchester, Silicon Valley...

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Why do Innovation Revolutions happen outside India, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Covid second wave won't sting economy

Covid second wave won't sting economy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The hit to economic activity will be mostly confined to the first quarter. And a third wave, if it materialises, is unlikely to be hugely disruptive for the economy, predicts T T Ram Mohan.

Who will blink first? Xi or Modi?

Who will blink first? Xi or Modi?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'There is a compulsion to look hard, decisive, and risk-taking; start something; and then conclude it in a way you can claim victory.' 'That is not such an easy option against China,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

This mother and son are out to make history in Rio

This mother and son are out to make history in Rio

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The Rio Olympics will be the eighth Games for Georgian shooter Nino Salukvadze, but it will be the first time when she will be joined by a very special team mate - her own son.

Lavrov goes for gold again at 42

Lavrov goes for gold again at 42

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

India mangey more!

India mangey more!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Why Kamala Scolded Modi

Why Kamala Scolded Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

India's most powerful prime minister in five decades gets publicly admonished -- if gently -- by the US vice-president. The question is, would this make him reflect on how and why, or which ones of his government and party's missteps exposed his flank like this? asks Shekhar Gupta.

World Gymnastics PIX: Russia's men edge China for maiden team title

World Gymnastics PIX: Russia's men edge China for maiden team title

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Russia's men clinched their first-ever team title at the gymnastics World Championships on Wednesday, edging China in a tight contest in Stuttgart to avenge their 2018 defeat.

Man steals 67-kg bronze ball from grave

Man steals 67-kg bronze ball from grave

Rediff.com13 Nov 2004

Georgian police have arrested a man after he tried to sell a bronze soccer ball stolen from the gravestone of one of Georgia's most popular players.

S Jaishankar: The strict IFS officer with a wicked sense of humour

S Jaishankar: The strict IFS officer with a wicked sense of humour

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's worldview sets him apart

Why Delhi is concerned about the Taliban

Why Delhi is concerned about the Taliban

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

India is apprehensive about the Taliban's return as it would mean loss of access to Baluch rebels and help to the restive tribals of Waziristan. This would be a setback to the Indian strategy of returning the compliments of death by a thousand cuts to Pakistan, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Spain eye second title

Spain eye second title

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

'Guruji never knew he was great'

'Guruji never knew he was great'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

Padma Subramaniam cherishes her long association with Odissi dance guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.