All stories by Harinder Mishra
Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'
Rediff.com22 Dec 2020Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the title of "Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace" by the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) for epitomising "unity, peace and sustainability". "Ratan Tata's support toward Israel has been unstinted. His commitment to put India on the global map with dignity and respect has been noted by each and everyone. "A man respected by the business communities of all the three countries - India, Israel and UAE - he epitomises unity, peace and sustainability," the president of the bilateral chamber, Gul Kripalani, said.
Israelis planning memorial for victims of 26/11 Mumbai attacks
Rediff.com24 Nov 2020The memorial will be something similar to what it has for the victims of the 9/11 attacks in the United States.
Netanyahu's son apologises after tweet offends Indians
Rediff.com28 Jul 2020On Sunday, the 29-year-old Yair, who is very active on social media and often defends his father's policies, posted a picture of the Hindu goddess Durga, with the face of Liat Ben Ari, the prosecutor in his father's corruption cases, superimposed over the goddess' face. Her many arms were also raised giving the middle finger.
Israel develops key Covid antibody that 'attacks and neutralises' virus
Rediff.com5 May 2020The statement said that the antibody's development had been completed and that the institute was in the process of patenting the find 'and in the next stage, researchers will approach international companies to produce the antibody on a commercial scale'.
Netanyahu quarantined after aide tested positive for COVID-19
Rediff.com30 Mar 2020Paluch, Netanyahu's adviser on ultra-Orthodox affairs, tested positive hours after her husband was hospitalised with COVID-19.
Greet with Namaste: Israeli PM amid coronavirus outbreak
Rediff.com5 Mar 2020At a press conference following a review meeting to fight the spread of coronavirus, Netanyahu said that several measures will be announced to prevent the spread of coronavirus but some simple measures like avoiding the normal handshake while greeting people may possibly be replaced with other forms of greetings like the 'Namaste'.
Indian couple with minor children arrested in Israel
Rediff.com7 Nov 2019Sources at the Indian mission said that the family was taken to the hospital for medical check up and then presented in a court for hearing.
Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel
Rediff.com27 Sep 2019Written on the occasion of Rosh Hashana (Jewish new year) on September 1, 1939, the letter also marked the beginning of the World War II when Germany invaded Poland, setting the stage for the despicable atrocities of the Holocaust.
Israel polls: Netanyahu trails as 90% votes counted
Rediff.com18 Sep 2019The Central Election Committee (CEC) said that Blue and White party seemed to be taking a lead over Likud after 91 per cent votes were counted.
Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group
Rediff.com13 Jun 2019It is the first time that India has voted on a resolution at the UN that is being perceived as pro-Israel.
Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit India on February 11
Rediff.com30 Jan 2019Netanyahu visited India in January 2018 while Prime Minister Modi travelled to Tel Aviv in 2017, becoming the first Indian prime minister to tour the Jewish state.
Pak must ensure 26/11 perpetrators brought to justice: Israel
Rediff.com27 Nov 2018The Israeli diplomat also underlined that the objective of the attack was to cripple the Indian society, economy and culture, as well as the growing bilateral relationship between India and Israel.
'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'
Rediff.com26 Nov 2018Grandparents of Moshe Holtzberg, who survived the 26/11 carnage at the age of two, talk of how questions by the now 12-year-old boy only add to their grief.
US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza
Rediff.com14 May 2018Palestinians, who protested massively along the Gaza border clashed with Israeli forces.
Netanyahu faces corruption charges, refuses to quit
Rediff.com14 Feb 2018After a 14-month-long investigation, police announced that it found enough evidence to recommend the state's prosecution to indict 68-year-old Netanyahu.
India hopes to see a sovereign and independent Palestine state soon: PM
Rediff.com10 Feb 2018Abbas seeks India's role in peace process as PM Modi visits Palestine.
Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process
Rediff.com9 Feb 2018He said India can have a possible role in creating a multilateral forum of negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.
Ahead of visit, Netanyahu says he's hopeful of expanding ties with India
Rediff.com11 Jan 2018India in December voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution condemning the US for its decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
26/11 survivor Moshe excited about Mumbai 'homecoming'
Rediff.com8 Jan 2018Moshe, 11, was two-year-old when his parents were killed in the Mumbai attacks at Nariman House (also known as Chabad House) by Pakistan-based LeT terrorists.
Nine years on, a family in Israel prays for 26/11 victims
Rediff.com26 Nov 2017Little Moshe survived the terror onslaught because of his brave Indian nanny Sandra Samuels.