Ramananda Sengupta In Islamabad

Stories by Ramananda Sengupta In Islamabad

'Xi's Main Challenge Is Taking Over Taiwan'

'Xi's Main Challenge Is Taking Over Taiwan'

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2022

'Even though as Xi will seemingly continue to stay in power beyond his third term, competitions for the post-Xi leadership would be inevitably unfolded beneath the surface of water, and that will be a big headache for Xi the dictator.'

'Nobody believes Nehru was beyond mistakes'

'Nobody believes Nehru was beyond mistakes'

Rediff.com   21 May 2018

'Much of the Socialism that we attribute to him actually came during Indira Gandhi's time,' says M J Akbar who believes that Nehru's convictions helped shape modern India.

Here's a weapon better than pellet guns

Here's a weapon better than pellet guns

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2016

'Crap cannons' can be an effective mob-control weapon.

ISIS threat: What Modi must tell Hasina

ISIS threat: What Modi must tell Hasina

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

'When we have a terrorist outfit in a neighbouring nation, we need to do whatever we can to neutralise that threat,' says Ramananda Sengupta.

General Jacob masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

General Jacob masterminded Pakistan's surrender in 1971

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff, Eastern Army Command during the 1971 war, revealed how, armed with only a draft surrender document and an aide, he made the Pakistani army led by Lieutenant General A A K Niazi surrender.

The dragon's fire at US-India clinch

The dragon's fire at US-India clinch

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2015

'China might soon have to seriously consider whether it prefers an Indo-US hyphenation to a Sino-Indian one.'

Is India reluctant to take its place in the new world order?

Is India reluctant to take its place in the new world order?

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2014

'Crafting a coherent, transparent and consistent policy vis-a-vis our neighbours, leave alone the rest of the world, is unlikely to be high on the priority list of the new Indian government, which will be sworn in before June,' says Ramananda Sengupta.

Pravasi Samman Awards for 15 NRIs

Pravasi Samman Awards for 15 NRIs

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2007

Two of the awardees -- Billy Nair from South Africa and Sibabrata Roy from Germany -- were unable to make it for the presentation.

India, Bhutan agree on friendship treaty

India, Bhutan agree on friendship treaty

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2007

The treaty not only reflects the contemporary nature of the relationship but also lays the foundation for its future development in the 21st century.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: NRIs receive awards

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: NRIs receive awards

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2007

Kerala will have to wait. The next Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in Chandigarh," and not in Thiruvananthapuram, said Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi.

We are one family: Dr Singh

We are one family: Dr Singh

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2007

He also thanked the non-resident Indians in West Asia and other parts of the world for the handsome contribution their remittances make to the strengthening of our economy.

Arundhati Roy wants Afzal retried

Arundhati Roy wants Afzal retried

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2006

She was speaking at the launch of a book on the Parliament attack.

He taught us not only how to live, but how to die

He taught us not only how to live, but how to die

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2006

'He was the first captain of independent India's navy to go down with his ship, and hopefully the last.'

Chinese 'gifts' worry India

Chinese 'gifts' worry India

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2006

China has stepped up its attempt to influence Indian politics and business.

Solving border row is the key: Hu Jintao

Solving border row is the key: Hu Jintao

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2006

The statement says the new phase in ties between the nations beginning today will enhance cooperation in 10 sectors including the economy and defence

Taliban cannot evict us from Afghanistan: Pranab

Taliban cannot evict us from Afghanistan: Pranab

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2006

The second conference on Afghan reconstruction ended in New Delhi on Sunday.

'Global community must continue support'

'Global community must continue support'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2006

Afghan President Hamid Karzai made a fervent appeal to international forces in Afghanistan to stay the course, because the "job is not over".

5 Years On: Scarred and scared

5 Years On: Scarred and scared

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2006

Africa, a huge biz opportunity for India

Africa, a huge biz opportunity for India

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2006