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Travel: Exploring mystical Bhutan

Travel: Exploring mystical Bhutan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Getahead reader Jyotika visited Bhutan last year with her husband Rohit Gupta. She shares with us her experiences.

SAARC Summit in Bhutan to harp on climate change

SAARC Summit in Bhutan to harp on climate change

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The Summit on April 28-29, to be attended by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, will also unveil rules and regulations for the ambitious SAARC University which is in the process of being set up in Delhi.

India rises to 100 in FIFA rankings after 21 years

India rises to 100 in FIFA rankings after 21 years

Rediff.com4 May 2017

This is India's best-ever FIFA Ranking since April 1996 when India were also ranked 100.

India to launch South Asia satellite on May 5: Modi

India to launch South Asia satellite on May 5: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

"We have always attempted to move ahead with the concept of sabka sath, sabka vikas," Modi said in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat.

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Here's what happened next...

Won't compromise on Doklam, says Chinese Army analyst

Won't compromise on Doklam, says Chinese Army analyst

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'Chinese government, people and the military were angry over India's dangerous move in Doklam'

Withdraw from Doklam to avoid confrontation: PLA to India

Withdraw from Doklam to avoid confrontation: PLA to India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

A visit by Indian journalists, sponsored by the Chinese government, on Monday turned into a propaganda exercise by the Chinese Army for delivering its message on the prolonged standoff between troops of the two countries in Doklam near Sikkim.

This is no way to run a modern military

This is no way to run a modern military

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The Chinese have just one commander for all the forces confronting India. Commanders of all these forces answer to one man, and one headquarter. India, on the other hand, offers a diversity of options that is a military embarrassment in the 21st century. In Arunachal and Sikkim-Bhutan, the Eastern Army Commander is in charge. In the Uttarakhand (central) sector, it will be the Central Army Commander. The Himachal-Tibet border is the domain of the Western Army Commander. And all of Kashmir and Ladakh further on, the Northern Army's. Effectively, an array of at least eight 'three-star' commanders will be arrayed against one Chinese, says Shekhar Gupta.

India should 'conscientiously withdraw': China

India should 'conscientiously withdraw': China

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Even senior Indian officials have openly stated that Chinese troops did not enter into the Indian territory, Wang said.

India rise to best-ever FIFA rankings in two decades

India rise to best-ever FIFA rankings in two decades

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Indian football team achieved its best-ever FIFA ranking in over two decades as it jumped to 101 in the latest list released on Thursday.

Dokalam standoff: India, China open for diplomatic solution

Dokalam standoff: India, China open for diplomatic solution

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

New Delhi has been in 'close contact' with the Bhutan government on the unfolding developments.

Doklam blown out of proportion, maintain status quo at border: India's envoy to China

Doklam blown out of proportion, maintain status quo at border: India's envoy to China

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Dispelling the notion that India-China are rivals, Bambawale also said there is no "anti-China mentality" in India.

India@ Asiad: Gymnastics campaign ends without medal; boxer Manoj advances

India@ Asiad: Gymnastics campaign ends without medal; boxer Manoj advances

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

India's campaign in the Asian Games gymnastics ended, on Friday, without a medal after Dipa Karmakar finished fifth in the women's balance beam event final in Jakarta.

India becomes net exporter of power for the first time

India becomes net exporter of power for the first time

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

A few more cross border links with neighbouring countries are in the pipeline which would further increase export of power.

In PHOTOS: Horror tales from India's 'failed' neighbourhood

In PHOTOS: Horror tales from India's 'failed' neighbourhood

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

India's neighbours -- Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka -- are featured in the list of the "most failed states", according to the annual ranking prepared by the Foreign Policy magazine.

India, the third-largest Asian economy, ranked 131 on Human Development Index: UN

India, the third-largest Asian economy, ranked 131 on Human Development Index: UN

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

However, 63 per cent Indians were "satisfied" with their standard of living

Army readying for next Chinese intrusion in Uttarakhand

Army readying for next Chinese intrusion in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

So far, the Central Sector has never seen active hostilities, remaining peaceful even through the 1962 war. A reason for the Central Sector having remained peaceful is the towering Himalayan watershed that defines the border.

China's action in Sikkim sector has significant security implication: India

China's action in Sikkim sector has significant security implication: India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The government on Friday expressed deep concern over China constructing a road in the disputed Doklam area near Sikkim

Rahul demands explanation from PM on road construction by China

Rahul demands explanation from PM on road construction by China

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The comments came a day after sources said China maintained a sizeable presence of troops near the site of the Doklam standoff with India and had started widening a road, around 12 km from the area of conflict.

Tibet developments may put pressure on India

Tibet developments may put pressure on India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Samdong Rimpoche's visit to China materialised against the backdrop of strained India-China relations consequent to the face-off between Indian and Chinese troops at Doklam, says former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Celebrations will take place in 150 countries with Indian missions coordinating activities in landmark places such as Eiffel Tower in Paris, Trafalgar Square in London and Central Park in New York.

Bimal Gurung, the man behind the Darjeeling protests

Bimal Gurung, the man behind the Darjeeling protests

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Gurung is worth his weight in gold to the BJP which is trying hard to make inroads in West Bengal

Quake in Bhutan jolts northeast India

Quake in Bhutan jolts northeast India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

A source in the earthquake observation centre at North East Institute of Science and Tenchnology (NEIST) of the CSIR located at Jorhat in Assam informed that the quake was measured at 4.7 on the Richter scale though initial reports put it at 6.3 on the scale.

Meet India's youngest archaeologist (he's 17)

Meet India's youngest archaeologist (he's 17)

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Arsh Ali's work is about getting reliable evidence about the ancient Buddhist link between India and Egypt, discovers Veenu Sandhu.

India and the Dalai Lama's Successor

India and the Dalai Lama's Successor

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'While wishing the Tibetan leader a long and healthy life, one can hope for a 'selection' of the Tibetan leader in the Indian Himalayas.' 'It is vital for Tibetan Buddhism, but it is also in India's political interests,' says Claude Arpi.

Bhutan to step up vigil on Indian border

Bhutan to step up vigil on Indian border

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Bhutan has dismissed the reports of presence of permanent camps of the Indian militant groups on its territory but said it can't rule out occasional incursions by the terrorists in the country.

12 Indians killed in Bhutan mishap

12 Indians killed in Bhutan mishap

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

The incident occurred when the truck was negotiating a narrow wet stretch of road while returning from their work site near Tala Dam at Wangkha in Chukha district at around 8.30 pm on Saturday. Police said 10 workers died on the spot with their bodies found smashed and scattered beyond recognition.

RBI to reveal junked notes deposit data after June

RBI to reveal junked notes deposit data after June

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

"The window (for NRIs) is open till June 30 in which people can deposit cash. And after adding all these, we will give out the number," Mundra said.

Xi can rule China for life as parliament abolishes term limits

Xi can rule China for life as parliament abolishes term limits

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Xi, the most powerful leader in recent decades heading the ruling Communist Party and the military, will now be the first Chinese leader after the founder chairman Mao Zedong to remain in power lifelong.

India-China dynamic will decide BRICS' future

India-China dynamic will decide BRICS' future

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Both nations have to find ways to be sensitive to each other's politico-strategic and economic concerns, say Dr Rahul Mishra and Sana Hashmi.

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Eclipse, with its vanilla and fruity palette, is easy to drink on the rocks, says Ritika Kochhar.

High heels and hot bikinis: Meet the Miss Universe 2016 finalists

High heels and hot bikinis: Meet the Miss Universe 2016 finalists

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

We're back with the fourth and final installment of the line up of Miss Universe 2016 contestants.

China: Why India must always be vigilant

China: Why India must always be vigilant

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The possibility of another incursion, a probing manoeuvre in areas where Indian defences are vulnerable cannot be ruled out.'

Bhutan the new IT back office?

Bhutan the new IT back office?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

The agreement signed between the Bhutan government and leading BPO firm Genpact on June 8 will help alleviate the unemployment situation in the country, according to labour and human resources minister Dorji Wangdi. According to the agreement, Genpact will recruit 200 Bhutanese graduates every year to be trained and employed in India.

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress, desperate to make a comeback in Gujarat, which has been ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for over 20 years, has tried to reach out to various sections of society in its blueprint unveiled.

Will China resume building roads in Doklam?

Will China resume building roads in Doklam?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'While overall this is a face saving deal just before the BRICS meeting in Xiamen, any forward military movement at Doklam once again could bring the two Asian giants at loggerheads,' says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Peace and tranquility on the China border remains a distant dream

Peace and tranquility on the China border remains a distant dream

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'The only choice we have is to strengthen ourselves militarily and economically and develop friendships with others without alarming our neighbours, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Doklam standoff: It is NOT China's time to fight India

Doklam standoff: It is NOT China's time to fight India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Beijing should remember the advice of its celebrated military strategist Sun Tzu: 'Fight not unless the position is critical.'

Amid Doklam standoff, govt plans to speed up roads along China border

Amid Doklam standoff, govt plans to speed up roads along China border

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The CAG had taken a strong objection to the long delays by the BRO in constructing 61 strategically important roads.

Even sky isn't the limit: PM on South Asia satellite launch

Even sky isn't the limit: PM on South Asia satellite launch

Rediff.com5 May 2017

He said India wanted growth, development and peace in the region and was keen to utilise technology to pursue this goal for the shared prosperity.