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India is world's most open, investment friendly economy: Modi @ Brics

India is world's most open, investment friendly economy: Modi @ Brics

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Noting that India has 'limitless possibilities and countless opportunities', Modi urged the BRICS business leaders to take advantage of them.

Former UN envoy Hardeep Puri joins the BJP

Former UN envoy Hardeep Puri joins the BJP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Career diplomat Hardeep Singh Puri, who recently retired as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Tropical Trump Jair Bolsonaro is Brazil's new president

"Tropical Trump" Jair Bolsonaro is Brazil's new president

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Bolsonaro has 55 per cent of the votes against 45 per cent for Fernando Haddad from the left-wing Workers' Party.

TCS buys out Brazil partner's stake

TCS buys out Brazil partner's stake

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Tata Consultancy Services has acquired the remaining 49 per cent stake in its Brazilian joint venture for $33.4 million, giving the company 100 per cent ownership.

The face of the $100 laptop

The face of the $100 laptop

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

One Laptop Per Child's breakthrough software replaces the standard PC look with a design for the networked age.

In first meet since India's RCEP snub, Modi-Xi discuss trade

In first meet since India's RCEP snub, Modi-Xi discuss trade

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

During the meeting on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Summit on Wednesday, prime minister Modi said there was a "new direction and new energy" in bilateral ties after the two leaders' second informal summit in Chennai.

The PM's mid-air wedding anniversary

The PM's mid-air wedding anniversary

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

A couple of years ago, Dr Singh had celebrated his birthday on a flight between Frankfurt and New York.

35 killed as bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar

35 killed as bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The bus, which way on its way to Kishtwar from Keshwan, skidded off the road at Sirgwari and rolled down into the gorge around 7:30 am.

Brazil's Congress votes to impeach president Dilma Rousseff

Brazil's Congress votes to impeach president Dilma Rousseff

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Rousseff is accused of using accounting tricks to make her government's budget deficit appear smaller than it really was.

The Indian beauty queen with a heart of gold

The Indian beauty queen with a heart of gold

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

How Miss World Manushi Chhillar is leading by example!

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Fortaleza on Monday to attend a summit meeting of the BRICS nations that will address regional crises and security threats to restore a climate of peace while advancing global economic stability.

Australia concerns over Brazil World Cup security

Australia concerns over Brazil World Cup security

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Australia have concerns over security at next year's World Cup finals in Brazil because of the civil unrest in the South American country, Football Federation Australia chief David Gallop said on Tuesday.

Last count: 148,707 Indians died in road accidents in 2015

Last count: 148,707 Indians died in road accidents in 2015

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Indian roads are far more unsafe than its railways. A sense of urgency is required to tackle India's embarrassing record on road safety.

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been voted as the seventh most popular leader in the world in a new poll topped by US President Barack Obama.

Brazil's President Rousseff loses impeachment vote, ousted from office

Brazil's President Rousseff loses impeachment vote, ousted from office

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Vice President Michel Temer was sworn in as new President.

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'This is a book written by a man who has seen it all and done it all and can now laugh about it,' says Vir Sanghvi.

Switzerland stun Ecuador with stoppage-time goal

Switzerland stun Ecuador with stoppage-time goal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

A stoppage-time goal by substitute Haris Seferovic gave Switzerland a 2-1 World Cup Group E win over Ecuador on Sunday.

BRICS logo draws Congress, AAP ire

BRICS logo draws Congress, AAP ire

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The Congress and AAP said the logo looks like the party symbol of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Brazil's Andrade Gutierrez to admit World Cup bribes: Folha paper

Brazil's Andrade Gutierrez to admit World Cup bribes: Folha paper

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

One of Brazil's largest builders, Andrade Gutierrez, will confess to paying bribes for 2014 FIFA World Cup contracts and business with state-run companies Petrobras and Eletrobras, a newspaper report said on Friday.

US 'keeper Solo 'saddened' by six-month ban

US 'keeper Solo 'saddened' by six-month ban

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

She was handed ban for mocking Sweden, calling them "a bunch of cowards" at the Rio Olympics

PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin, calls Russia 'best friend'

PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin, calls Russia 'best friend'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has favoured broadening of the strategic partnership with Russia in nuclear, defence and energy sectors and invited President Vladimir Putin to visit Kudankulam atomic power project during his trip in December for his annual summit.

We lost to 'cowards', says US keeper

We lost to 'cowards', says US keeper

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

US goalkeeper Hope Solo called Sweden "a bunch of cowards" after they knocked the United States out of the Olympic women's football tournament on penalties on Friday.

Brazil held goalless in opener, Argentina lose to Portugal

Brazil held goalless in opener, Argentina lose to Portugal

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Brazil failed to make a winning start despite home advantage, a multi-million dollar strike force and a man advantage as they were held 0-0 by South Africa in their opening soccer match at the Rio Olympics on Thursday.

Mexico goalkeeper Ochoa stars in goalless draw with Brazil

Mexico goalkeeper Ochoa stars in goalless draw with Brazil

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa made two outstanding saves to deny Neymar as battling Mexico held Brazil to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group A match on Tuesday, ending the hosts' 10-game winning streak in the process.

BEST Sports Photos of the Year! (Part 3)

BEST Sports Photos of the Year! (Part 3)

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo struck the winning goal to help Real Madrid become European champions, while Marin Cilic made an impressive comeback after a ban to claim the US Open crown in September. Also, Germany defeated Argentina to become football world champions. Rediff.com brings you the last instalment of the Best Sports Photos of the Year!

Chapecoense vow to rebuild after airline accident

Chapecoense vow to rebuild after airline accident

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The small club from Chapeco in southern Brazil will be aided in their comeback by other senior teams, a group of whom called for the club to be exempt from relegation for three years.

PM makes stopover in Berlin on way to BRICS Summit in Brazil

PM makes stopover in Berlin on way to BRICS Summit in Brazil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Berlin for an overnight stopover on his way to Brazil for the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit meeting that will address regional crises and security threats to restore a climate of peace while advancing global economic stability.

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday for attending the five-nation summit of BRICS nations on July 14 and 15 which is expected to finalise the setting up of a development bank and seek reforms of the United Nations and international financial organisations.

Photos: Most bizarre... wild sports celebrations!

Photos: Most bizarre... wild sports celebrations!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Sports events produce a multitude of highly amusing and crazy celebrations. Individual and team players have various way of celebrating victory, a goal or point. Some do it with a high-five, blow a kiss, cartwheel or dance. And on the soccer field, it's a soccer ball baby!

Brazilian court partially halts work on World Cup arena after death

Brazilian court partially halts work on World Cup arena after death

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A Brazilian labour court ordered a partial stop to construction on the Arena Amazonia in the jungle city of Manaus after the death of a worker who fell off the stadium's roof raised safety concerns ahead of the 2014 football World Cup.

Brazil blunders resurface as Dutch grab third place

Brazil blunders resurface as Dutch grab third place

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Brazil ended their home World Cup to a cacophony of boos on Saturday as the defensive errors that crushed their bid for a sixth title resurfaced in a shoddy 3-0 loss to the Netherlands in the third-place playoff match.

No liquor shops on state, national highways, orders SC

No liquor shops on state, national highways, orders SC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The bench headed by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur said all existing licences of liquor shops on highways will not be renewed after March 31, 2017.

Late goals send France into quarter-finals

Late goals send France into quarter-finals

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

France ended Nigeria's hopes of a first World Cup quarter-final appearance when they scored two late goals to beat the Super Eagles 2-0 in a rough second-round match on Monday.

7 snoop units abroad to check black money, customs fraud

7 snoop units abroad to check black money, customs fraud

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

A proposal for creation of seven Customs Overseas Intelligence Network units is pending with the Ministry of External Affairs.

12 oddball photos from around the world

12 oddball photos from around the world

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The gallery of the strange and weird.

Rio Games: Brazil find form; Argentina and champs Mexico dumped out

Rio Games: Brazil find form; Argentina and champs Mexico dumped out

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

After going two games without a goal and being booed off the field by their own fans, the Brazilian men's soccer team found their scoring touch at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday with a 4-0 win over Denmark that sealed their place in the next round.

Worker dies after falling off Manaus Stadium roof

Worker dies after falling off Manaus Stadium roof

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

A worker fell 115 feet to his death from the roof of the Arena Amazonia in Brazil on Saturday, the fifth fatal accident during construction of Brazil's 12 World Cup stadiums.