Russia & India Report

Russian tanks beyond competition no matter what they say

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:57:00 +0400

Last days some defense officials declared against T-90 tanks. Pravda.Ru interviewed military experts to find out what has caused such a strange situation with Russian tanks.

Pancake power

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:34:00 +0400

Munich lures millions to drink beer at Oktoberfest, so Moscow reckons it can get the world to crave its bliny at Maslenitsa.

Russian Nerpa alarms Islamabad

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:26:00 +0400

The lease of the Russian nuclear submarine Nerpa to India appears to have spurred on the arms race in South Asia.

Kamaz India plant paralyzed by strike

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:17:00 +0400

The Indian plant of the Russian leading truck maker Kamaz has been paralyzed by a strike for over a month, Kamaz Director for India Operations Alexei Agibalov said on Tuesday.

Political face

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:17:00 +0400

An exhibition featuring photo reportage portraits of leading Russian politicians in informal settings will be presented today in both the Moscow Photo Centre and the Atrium of the Commandant’s House in the Peter and Paul Fortress, St Petersburg.

Post-electoral hangover

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:59:00 +0400

Russian alcoholic drink producers cry foul as government intensifies anti-drinking campaign

Buddhist ritual purification in Chita

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0400

Feb. 20, 2012 - Buddhist monks officiating the "Dugzhuuba" (ritual purification) ceremony to mark the arrival of the New Year according to the lunar calendar

A clarion call for emerging markets

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:14:00 +0400

Rising income inequality, corruption and pervasive inequities create a toxic brew that undermines economic growth of developing countries.

Starting non-parliamentary dialogue

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:23:00 +0400

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has recently met with representatives of non-parliamentary parties. Experts make guesses as to whether he is really ready to compromise with the opposition.

Mahindra and Mahindra plans assembly ops in Russia

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:08:00 +0400

Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), India’s biggest sports utility vehicle maker by sales, continues to expand its global footprint as it plans to assemble vehicles in Russia in the next two years.

Students showcase Indian tradition to Russian guests

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0400

A college in Mysore on Tuesday was witness to an unique programme. An eight member group of Russians unveiled their country’s tradition, while the students of the college displayed Indian tradition to the applause of foreign guests.

Russia, India trade in Middle East set for major growth

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:48:00 +0400

The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) trade flows will grow fastest with Russia, India and China between 2012 and 2020, according to Ernst & Young.

Russians, Israelis have 'occupied' Goa's coastal villages: Congress

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:39:00 +0400

Russians and Israelis have 'occupied' certain coastal villages in Goa and the trend needs to be resisted, Congress Rajya Sabha member Shantaram Naik said Tuesday.

Russia Says EU Carbon Trading Rules for Foreign Airlines Are ‘Premature’

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:35:00 +0400

The extension of the European Union’s emissions trading system to international airlines is “premature” and could lead to higher ticket prices and a slump in demand for flights, according to Russia’s government.

'Indo-Russian jet better than US aircraft'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0400

The Indo-Russian fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) is superior than the similar Chinese and American rival fighter jets which include the J 20 Black Eagle and the F-22 Raptor, a top Russian military commander has claimed.

India Reliance finalises rubber JV with Russia's Sibur

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:27:00 +0400

Indian energy conglomerate Reliance Industries said on Tuesday it has finalised a joint venture with Sibur, Russia's largest petrochemical company, to set up a butyl rubber plant in India.

Warmed by a love of horses

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:26:00 +0400

Russian children learn riding lessons to participate in the annual equestrian competitions that run through February in Novosibirsk

The ceremony of the conferment of Pushkin Medal

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:56:00 +0400

22 February, 2012
RCSC in New Delhi

Iran wants Russia to remain firm on foreign policy

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:14:00 +0400

Iranian ambassador to Finland Seyed Rasoul Mousavi shared his views on the turbulent decade in the Middle East.

Monuments of the past: destroy or preserve?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0400

When the Soviet Union fell, country witnessed the fall of its monuments. But the tendency to destroy old symbols and build new ones is as old as humanity.

Warmed by a love of horses

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:40:00 +0400

Outside the doors, it is -26ºC. The light is dim and the building is unheated. But it is not cold – the heat inside the buildings of the riding school comes from the horses themselves.

BRICS needs a shot in the arm

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:20:00 +0400

The threat of “contagion” from the slowdown of global economic growth is real for BRICS countries, but analysts do not expect major crises. For Russia, the danger is particularly tangible.

Campaigning on the street, online and in polling centers

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:06:00 +0400

The newfound political activism among Russians is manifesting itself during this year’s presidential election campaign in three new ways – on the streets, on the Internet, and in the polling place

Maslenitsa 2012

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:48:00 +0400

20 – 26 February, 2012
Gorky Park and GUM-Katok

Tretyakov Gallery to host chess crown battle

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:43:00 +0400

Chess masters Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand will get an artistic surrounding for their duel as one of Moscow finest art museums, the Tretyakov Gallery was chosen to host their world championship mind clash.

Russian nuclear sub to arrive in India on March 30-31

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:31:00 +0400

A Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine, the K-152 Nerpa, which has been leased to the Indian Navy, will arrive in that country on March 30-31, a source in the Indian Defense Ministry reported.

BRICs conference will take place in Cambridge University

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:16:00 +0400

A major conference examining how the emergence of Brazil, Russia, India and China as leading world powers should be accommodated by the international community will take place at Cambridge University this week.

Russia and India could block airlines from emission trading

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:08:00 +0400

Russia may prohibit its airlines from carbon emission trading in protest against a European Union law it says is unfair, state carrier Aeroflot said on Monday.

New film of Saif Ali Khan was shoot in Russia

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0400

Saif Ali Khan, who has produced the upcoming spy thriller `Agent Vinod` alongwith Dinesh Vijan, says the film has the potential to cross the 100 crore mark.

Indian Satyam to provide services to Russia

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:46:00 +0400

Mahindra Satyam, a city-based consulting and IT services provider, Monday said it has entered into a global services agreement with FuelQuest, a Houston based software and services provider for energy industry.

India, Russia, China are most exposed countries to global risks

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:38:00 +0400

According to a study conducted by risk analysis firm Maplecroft, India has been ranked as the 19th most exposed and least resilient country worldwide to the global risks.

India to buy 71 more Russian helicopters

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:33:00 +0400

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to procure 71 more Mi-17 V5 helicopters, including 12 for the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Business Standard daily reported on Monday.

Campaigning on the street, online and in polling centers

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:30:00 +0400

The feeling of being a child

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:18:00 +0400

The now-small village of Tiksi holds many cherished memories for photographer Evgenia Arbugaeva, who recently returned to her hometown in Russia.

Sled dog race

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:21:00 +0400

A contestant and his dog get ready for a sled dog race in "Kuzminki-Lublin" park.

New Delhi World book Fair

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:45:00 +0400

25 February - 4 March, 2012
Pragati Maidan

Putin proposes military reform

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:25:00 +0400

After writing about immigration, the economy and social policies, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin takes on Russia's army

Singapore: The battle that changed Asia

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:21:00 +0400

Exactly seventy years ago the Japanese overran Britain’s ‘Impregnable Fortress’ of Singapore, unleashing forces that dramatically changed the map of Asia.

“Most Russians won’t support nationalists”

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:31:00 +0400

Leokadia Drobizheva is the director of the Center for Study of Interethnic Relations of the Sociology Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences. She spoke with Sergei Melnikov about nationalism in Russia today.

A little piece of Russia in Mumbai

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:59:00 +0400

Since 1975, the Russian Centre for Science and Culture has been a landmark in Mumbai, with ballet classes, impressive library and a film club offering free screenings of Russian films.

Bulava missile more dangerous to Russia than to enemy - experts

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:47:00 +0400

Russian experts on Monday questioned how wise it is to adopt the troubled Bulava intercontinental missile for service, suggesting it would cause more security problems than it would solve, the Kommersant daily said.

Day of defenders of Fatherland

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0400

22 February, 2012
RCSC in Mumbai

The white sun of the desert

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:37:00 +0400

27 February, 2012
RCSC in Mumbai

Putin speaks for investment in defense

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:01:00 +0400

Substantial investment in Russia’s defense sector, in particular, the armaments program, will be positive for the country’s economy, Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin said.

Book publishers play winter games

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:48:00 +0400

The "Sense of Snow" book fair drew crowds to central Moscow despite being held outdoors during the coldest weeks of the year.

Afghan peace talks: coping with frogs

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0400

The two-day trilateral summit of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, which concluded in Islamabad on Friday, has exposed the fault lines in the Afghan peace process.

Russia takes part in tourism exhibition in Mumbai

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0400

TTF/OMT Mumbai, India’s leading exhibition for Travel and Tourism Industry, which concluded today. The three-day exhibition which started on Feb 17, was inaugurated by Chinese Consulate General in NIUQING BAO in presence of his counterparts from Egyp

Russia asks for full revision of DTAA with India

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:07:00 +0400

Ten countries have asked for a full revision of DTAA, or have asked for inclusion of other articles as well in the existing DTAAs. These countries include the US, the UK, Japan, Russia, Denmark, Canada, Poland, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Mongolia

European Union's fancy flight emissions

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:26:00 +0400

Twenty-six countries, including India, are meeting in Moscow tomorrow to discuss the EU's unilateral action to control greenhouse gas emissions from aeroplanes flying over European airspace.

NMDC and Severstal JV facing delays

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:21:00 +0400

Reuters reported that Indian state run miner NMDC Ltd's joint venture with Russia's Severstal to build a 3 million tonne steel plant in India is held up on differences over shareholding and delay in mining linkages.