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Pentagon blocks $300 million military aid to Pakistan
Rediff.com4 Aug 2016Defence Secretary Ashton Carter declined to give a certification to the Congress that Pakistan is taking sufficient action against the dreaded Haqqani network.
8 legends to watch in Rio
Rediff.com3 Aug 2016In Rio, over 10,000 athletes will compete for the biggest prize in sport -- an Olympic gold medal.
India will win 1 gold. How true are these Rio predictions?
Rediff.com2 Aug 2016The world's two largest economies, the United States and China, will again win most gold medals at the Olympics and Britain will push Russia into third place in the overall standings, Goldman Sachs predicted in a survey released on Monday.
'The Censor Board is forcing people to rebel'
Rediff.com25 Jul 2016'We cannot be the country that created the Kamasutra and then we show flowers kiss and a child is born.'
Refugee athletes get sponsorship at Rio Olympics
Rediff.com20 Jul 2016Visa Inc, operator of the world's largest payments network, said on Wednesday it had signed sponsorship deals with all ten members of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) refugee team, essentially becoming their first corporate sponsor.
Priyanka or Gigi: Who's the more POWERFUL cover girl?
Rediff.com20 Jul 2016Does Priyanka's power-packed look or Gigi's athletic look get your vote?
Yet another damning report details how terror thrives in Af-Pak border
Rediff.com18 Jun 2016In a blunt message to Pakistan, the United States has said that continued existence of terror safe havens in the country and its inability to take action against them affects their bilateral ties including security assistance.
President Obama hosts powerful Saudi prince
Rediff.com18 Jun 2016During the meeting, Obama expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia's contributions to the campaign against ISIL, the White House said in a readout of the meeting.
US Senate blocks $300 million aid to Pakistan, puts conditions
Rediff.com16 Jun 2016The Senate said that Pakistan should show that its taking demonstrable steps against the dreaded Haqqani Network terror outfit.
Jennifer Aniston expecting her first child?
Rediff.com16 Jun 2016The latest updates from Hollywood.
Dhoni, Beckham or Depp: Vote for the hottest dad
Rediff.com14 Jun 2016Who do you think is the world's hottest father? Take our poll and let us know.
'This was a week I will not soon forget'
Rediff.com10 Jun 2016'We use the word "historic" perhaps too much, but the prime minister's visit certainly was historic in so many ways.'
Modi's US visit improves India's image in China
Rediff.com9 Jun 2016The American efforts to make India a security partner have enhanced India's importance to Chinese decision makers and new recognition of India's importance and achievements are reflected in a much more positive reporting about India in the State-controlled media, says Walter Andersen.
At Arlington cemetery, Modi pays homage to Kalpana Chawla
Rediff.com7 Jun 2016Prime 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.
'Modi's US visit is about consolidation, celebration of ties'
Rediff.com2 Jun 2016"It is a reflection of the bipartisan support in the US to the relationship with India. It is also a reflection of the value people attach to this relationship," Singh said.
Beijing tears into Pentagon over South China Sea issue
Rediff.com30 May 2016In an angry reaction to US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter's remarks that "China's actions could erect a Great Wall of self-isolation" in the South China Sea, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told media that "Carter's remarks reflected typical American style thinking and hegemony".
Modi may sign Logistics Agreement on US visit
Rediff.com25 May 2016'Of all the areas that define the future for a strong US-India partnership, none is more important than our defence and security ties.'
US senate panel conditions $300m Pak aid for action on Haqqani
Rediff.com24 May 2016A senate panel has approved a legislation which blocks $300 million United States military aid to Pakistan.
Bolt glides to easy victory in 100m in Ostrava
Rediff.com21 May 2016Sprint king Usain Bolt ramped up his preparations for the Rio Olympics by pulling away to post a time below 10 seconds in the 100 metres at the Ostrava Golden Spike meeting.
China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon
Rediff.com14 May 2016However, Denmark said it is difficult to conclude on the real intention behind this.
China lands 1st military plane on disputed South China Sea reef
Rediff.com18 Apr 2016China has for the first time landed a military plane on one of its artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea.
Chinese daily calls India a 'beautiful woman, wanting to be wooed by all'
Rediff.com18 Apr 2016"The basic idea is that India would like to continue to be the most beautiful woman wooed by all men, notably the two strongest in the house, US and China," the article titled 'Indo-US strategic distrust stalls LSA signing'.
India's military embrace of the US comes at a price
Rediff.com17 Apr 2016'The Modi government will do well to thrash out a national consensus before taking the leap and put itself in America's pouch,' says Rajeev Sharma.
India sends back remains of US soldiers killed in WWII plane crash
Rediff.com13 Apr 2016The excavated skeletal remains of soldiers and artefacts of a US Air Force B-24 bomber that had crashed in north-east India during the Second World War were given a full honors ceremony at New Delhi's airport on Wednesday before being sent to the United States.
Befriending the US while tempering China: Can India do it?
Rediff.com12 Apr 2016Even as the United States snuggles closer to India with the thinly veiled objective of containing China, the Indian strategy is to avoid alienating either nation.
It's time to get real in US-India defence ties
Rediff.com12 Apr 2016New Delhi remains a priggish suitor to Washington's overtures, but it has begun appreciating potential tech benefits to ties with the US.
US Navy aims to station 60 pc warships in Indo-Asia Pacific region
Rediff.com11 Apr 2016The US Navy aims at stationing 60 per cent of its surface ships in Indo-Asia Pacific region by 2019, catering to various missions including counter-terrorism, a senior naval official said on Monday.
The geopolitics of Ashton Carter's India visit
Rediff.com11 Apr 2016The US intends to break up India's strategic partnership with Russia and to continue to interfere in Indian-Iranian relations, apart from inserting itself into the Sino-Indian bilateral discourse, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, analysing the US defence secretary's visit to India.
US Cyber Command ready for war
Rediff.com9 Apr 2016Cyberspace is a battleground as important as the traditional domains of air, land, sea and space, says US Defence Secretary Ash Carter, who visits India next week.
Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week
Rediff.com9 Apr 2016Members of his team and industry were right now in India, US Defence Secretary Ash Carter disclosed, 'looking at the potential co-production of fighter aircraft.'
'We have much more to do with India today than Pakistan'
Rediff.com9 Apr 2016'The days are gone when we only deal with India as the other side of the Pakistan coin or Pakistan as the other side of the India coin.'
Australia missed Lyon in World T20: Haddin
Rediff.com5 Apr 2016Former wicketkeeper Brad Haddin says Australia missed the experience and skills of senior spinner Nathan Lyon during their unsuccessful World T20 campaign in India. Lyon was kept out in favour of young spinners Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar, while allrounder Glenn Maxwell also chipped in with his part-timers. Rookie leg-spinner Zampa was a revelation for the Aussies, claiming five wickets in four matches in the tournament. But Australia's other spin options were used sparingly throughout the tournament; Agar bowled just one over in his only match against New Zealand, which went for 18, while Maxwell sent down eight overs in four matches, taking two wickets and conceding 7.6 runs an over. Australia suffered defeats to New Zealand and hosts India to be knocked out in the group stage and on wickets the supported spin bowling, Haddin says Lyon was sorely missed.
Who will win the knock-out berth clash? India or Australia?
Rediff.com26 Mar 2016A scrappy India will have to lift their game by several notches against an improving Australia when the two fierce rivals clash in a virtual quarter-final cricket match of the ICC World Twenty20, in Mohali, on Sunday.
World T20: Australia, Pakistan face-off in must-win game
Rediff.com24 Mar 2016Their path to the semi-finals looking relatively easier in comparison, Australia will fancy their chances when they lock horns with a struggling Pakistan side whose hopes hangs by a thread in the ICC World Twenty20, in Mohali, on Friday.
The end of civilisation as we know it? Not really
Rediff.com23 Mar 2016Ever pragmatic, the Americans are convinced that the future is in the Indo-Pacific.
There is a new Indo-Pacific century, and India has to decide whether it has its eyes on the prize, says Rajeev Srinivasan.
World T20: New Zealand script dramatic win over Australia
Rediff.com18 Mar 2016New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia in their World Twenty20 Super 10 match at Dharamsala on Friday. The Kiwis are on a high after beating hosts India in their Group Two opener and a second win against their trans-Tasman rivals will put them on course for a place in the semi-finals. After their brave gamble to pick three specialist spinners paid off against India, New Zealand decided to bolster the pace attack, dropping off-spinner Nathan McCullum to accommodate Mitchell McClenaghan. "It's nice to get a win early and hopefully we can make an adjustment again on a new wicket," captain Kane Williamson said. Australia captain Steven Smith said he too would have liked to bat first on a dry wicket at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.
Australia v New Zealand: 'Incredible' Kiwis eye another upset
Rediff.com17 Mar 2016New Zealand will have their tails up and eye another upset when they resume the trans-Tasman rivalry with a strong Australian side.
World Indoors: No Russians, no stars, no buzz
Rediff.com17 Mar 2016With no Russians, few stars and the sport engulfed in a doping crisis the world indoor athletics championships begin this week with officials holding their breath and eager to put the spotlight back on the track.
The most successful team in WT20? It's all here!
Rediff.com14 Mar 2016As the top 10 teams prepare to battle for the World T20 crown, Rajneesh Gupta breaks down each squad's T20 performance and their showing in previous editions of the event.
Why Australia can't be written off at World T20
Rediff.com11 Mar 2016With the batting firepower in Australia's ranks, they cannot be ruled out as contenders to grasp it at the sixth attempt.