Sujata Singh to be India's next foreign secretary

Sujata Singh, currently envoy to Germany, will be India's next foreign secretary following an approval of her appointment by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, sending months of speculation on who will......

Nirupama Rao named India's next ambassador to US

The government on Saturday officially announced the appointment of Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao as the next ambassador to the United States, an assignment she will take up shortly. Rao, has been......

The most powerful women in India

Rediff.com looks at the women who mean power in India today. Nirupama Rao, Foreign Secretary Even her worst critic will say India's foreign secretary is synonymous with diplomacy -- tough, not......

Nirupama Rao set to take over as Fgn Secy

Seasoned diplomat Nirupama Rao will take over as the new foreign secretary on Saturday at a time when India's diplomatic relations with Pakistan are going through a critical phase. Rao, a......