H S Rao

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Dev Anand given a tearful farewell in London

Dev Anand given a tearful farewell in London

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2011

Actor Dev Anand, who ruled the hearts of millions of film enthusiasts for over six decades, was on Saturday bid a tearful adieu as his mortal remains were consigned to flames amid the tunes of some of his most memorable songs Abhi Na Jao Chor ke and Gaata Rahe Mera Dil. The funeral ceremony was attended by a large number of people, including his family and close friends like Lord Meghnad Desai and Sahara chief Subroto Roy. His last rites were held according to Hindu tradition

China boosts Jaguar Land Rover sales

China boosts Jaguar Land Rover sales

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2011

The turnaround at Tata-owned car-maker Jaguar Land Rover accelerated in the July-September quarter as booming demand in China helped drive a 30 per cent rise in sales, the company announced in a statement.

Britain, India to set up a tourism development forum: Sahai

Britain, India to set up a tourism development forum: Sahai

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2011

Britain and India have agreed to set up a joint tourism development forum to give a fillip to tourism in the two countries through a combined effort of the travel industry of both sides.

United Kingdom Parliament debate on Kashmir draws few takers

United Kingdom Parliament debate on Kashmir draws few takers

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2011

Efforts to rake up the alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir by backbenchers in the United Kingdom Parliament virtually fell flat as the debate on the issue drew few takers, even as the government asserted that it was for India and Pakistan to resolve the problem bilaterally.

UK: 2 get jail term for inciting riots on Facebook

UK: 2 get jail term for inciting riots on Facebook

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2011

Two men who tried to incite a riot on Facebook have been handed the longest jail terms so far by courts dealing with last week's rioting in Britain. Jordan Blackshaw, 20, and Perry Sutcliffe-Keenan, 22, were both sentenced to four years despite neither of the destructive events the men attempted to organise actually happening. The pair appeared at Chester Crown Court after police discovered Facebook pages created by the men that urged rioting in their home Blackshaw, o

Amended Indo-Swiss DTAA likely by 2011 end: FM

Amended Indo-Swiss DTAA likely by 2011 end: FM

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2011

As per their law and Constitution, their international agreements are to be ratified by both houses of Parliament and local authorities.

Committed to UK-India strategic relations: Cable

Committed to UK-India strategic relations: Cable

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2011

"We are strongly committed to build a strategic relationship. It is happening at various levels including business to business," Cable, who was Guest of Honour at a reception hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry at Lancaster House here said. India's High Commissioner to the UK Nalin Surie, G P Hinduja, President of the Hinduja Group, Lord Navnit Dholakia, Lord Raj Loomba were among those who attended the reception.

'Ind-Pak ties can grow in terror free environment'

'Ind-Pak ties can grow in terror free environment'

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2011

Underlining that India has worked to promote better ties with Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has said that the relations with Islamabad can only grow in an atmosphere free of terror and violence.

2 Indian firms win green energy awards

2 Indian firms win green energy awards

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2011

A cash prize of 20,000 pounds each were also given to them at a ceremony held in London on Thursday night.

Child vaccine: UK, Gates pledge $2.3bn

Child vaccine: UK, Gates pledge $2.3bn

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2011

British Prime Minister David Cameron told the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, a donors conference in London, that the new funding arrangement would help 'vaccinate more than 80 million children against diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhoea.'

M F Husain laid to rest in Britain

M F Husain laid to rest in Britain

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2011

The body of India's most acclaimed painter Maqbool Fida Husain was on Friday laid to rest with full Muslim religious rites at Brookwood cemetery in Britain, honouring his last wishes.

Lord Paul grants $1 mn for students' home at MIT

Lord Paul grants $1 mn for students' home at MIT

Rediff.com   13 May 2011

An impressive 21st century home for students and faculty of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was opened in the US, thanks to $1 million assistance provided by Ambika Paul Foundation headed by NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul.

UK government outlines overhaul of student visas

UK government outlines overhaul of student visas

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2011

Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work entitlements and the closure of the post study work route are some of the changes made to the student visa system in the United Kingdom, home secretary Theresa May has said. The announcement on Wednesday follows a major public consultation on the reform of Tier Four, which is the student entry route to the UK of the points based system, after a home office review revealed widespread abuse.

UK court allows Assange's extradition to Sweden

UK court allows Assange's extradition to Sweden

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2011

A British court on Thursday ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden to face sexual assault allegations.

Pak origin money launderer jailed in UK

Pak origin money launderer jailed in UK

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2011

Touted as underworld's biggest money launderer Tanveer Jaffery, 65, funnelled crime lords' dirtycash through banks and his 'Remittance to Pakistan' money transfer firm, which let people send funds home to Pakistan through website R2PK.com, the Daily Mirror reported.

UK to exempt high earners from immigration cap

UK to exempt high earners from immigration cap

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2011

The government on Tuesday announced that employers filling a vacancy that attracts a salary of 150,000 pounds or more will not be subject to the limit.

UK: Assange's extradition verdict on Feb 24

UK: Assange's extradition verdict on Feb 24

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2011

A decision on the extradition of WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange from the UK to Sweden will be announced by a London court on February 24, even as his lawyers doubted a fair trial in the Scandinavian country.

Indian envoy fought with wife over Christmas tree!

Indian envoy fought with wife over Christmas tree!

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2011

The Indian high commission in London has issued a blow-by-blow account on the alleged wife-bashing by its senior diplomat Anil Verma, who has been transferred back to India, saying the incident was 'provoked' by a row over a Christmas tree gift. Taking a tough stand on domestic violence, the mission said in a statement, "There is no question of condoning domestic violence which is totally unacceptable."

UK seeks action against Indian diplomat

UK seeks action against Indian diplomat

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2011

Even as India has transferred its London-based diplomat Anil Verma, Britain disclosed that it had pressed for Verma's diplomatic immunity to be waived which was declined by government.

How India can help UK save  NHS Services

How India can help UK save NHS Services

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2011

Neilson, managing director of NHS Shared Business Services, said millions of pounds could be saved by outsourcing more National Health Services administration to India.