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Laver Cup: Europe lead Team World 3-1 after first day

Laver Cup: Europe lead Team World 3-1 after first day

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas won their respective singles matches before Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev teamed up in the doubles to beat Jack Sock and Denis Shapovalov

Black money: Swiss in wait-and-watch mode over sharing info

Black money: Swiss in wait-and-watch mode over sharing info

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The country is biding time to assess the mood of the next Indian government.

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Laver Cup organisers say the exhibition event will go ahead in September as planned despite the French Open moving to the same dates as the implications of the French Tennis Federation (FFT)'s shock gambit began to reverberate on Wednesday. The September 25-27 Laver Cup, an exhibition event co-created by Roger Federer which has always featured the Swiss great and one of Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.

India opted for tough stand at WTO to protect poor: PM

India opted for tough stand at WTO to protect poor: PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narandra Modi on Saturday said the government "chose" to take a tough stand in the recent WTO talks as it has to protect the interest of the poor people of the country rather than to look for good publicity in the international media.

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.

Coronavirus cases drop to single-digit in Wuhan

Coronavirus cases drop to single-digit in Wuhan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The cases of infection have been rising rapidly in Europe and other parts of the world, with Italy being the hardest-hit country.

Ladakh Standoff: Govt, Opposition consensus essential

Ladakh Standoff: Govt, Opposition consensus essential

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'A firm national resolve can only deter and defeat the nefarious designs of the adversary,' notes Rup Narayan Das.

Next one year is the most crucial for WTO trade talks

Next one year is the most crucial for WTO trade talks

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

With the Bali deal settled, countries should now focus on long pending issues such as market access and reduction in green goods tariff

Disasters displaced 5mn in India, the highest in the world

Disasters displaced 5mn in India, the highest in the world

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The displacements were a result of a combination of increasing hazard intensity, high population exposure and high levels of social and economic vulnerability, a report says.

Armed forces driven by 'insaniyat' and 'sharafat': Army chief

Armed forces driven by 'insaniyat' and 'sharafat': Army chief

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

'The Indian armed forces not only ensure protection of human rights of our own people but also of adversaries and deal with Prisoners of War as per the Geneva Conventions'

New F1 rules explained; making the sport affordable

New F1 rules explained; making the sport affordable

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Formula One looks set to go ahead with a controversial decision to award double points for the last race of the season after the governing body announced various rule changes on Thursday, but not the one many fans had hoped for.

This Rs 6 lakh Ford may soon come to India

This Rs 6 lakh Ford may soon come to India

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Ford plans on bringing in eight new models to India by 2015.

Host nation Brazil receives Olympic flame for Rio Games

Host nation Brazil receives Olympic flame for Rio Games

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The flame will be flown in special safety lanterns to Switzerland for a ceremony at the United Nations in Geneva on Thursday

Everything you wanted to ask about Netaji!

Everything you wanted to ask about Netaji!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Please join us for a chat with Madhuri Bose as she answers your questions about her grand-uncle, Subhas Chandra Bose, on Monday, March 7, at 2.30 pm IST.

How civic body curbed COVID-19 spread in Dharavi

How civic body curbed COVID-19 spread in Dharavi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Kiran Dighavkar, assistant commissioner of the G North ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the civic body had to change its traditional approach of waiting for patients, contact tracing, isolation and home quarantine to begin proactive screening instead.

Trump says WHO seems biased to China, threatens to withhold funding

Trump says WHO "seems biased to China", threatens to withhold funding

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"We pay for a majority or the biggest portion of their money. They actually criticised and disagreed with my travel ban at the time I did it. They were wrong. They've been wrong about a lot of things. They had a lot of information early and they didn't want to -- they're very -- they seem to be very China centric," the US president charged during his news conference.

Turkish bank unable to process India payments for Iran oil

Turkish bank unable to process India payments for Iran oil

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Turkey's state-run Halkbank can only resume processing Indian oil payments to Iran once Western sanctions are officially lifted following an interim deal in Geneva last month, a senior Halkbank official said on Wednesday

Stunning concept cars of Tokyo Motor Show

Stunning concept cars of Tokyo Motor Show

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Of all auto event, this one in Japan is favourite of car makers to unveil their concepts.

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

New Delhi to push for services trade facilitation & food stockpiling.

Hyundai unveils sporty Accent

Hyundai unveils sporty Accent

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Wawrinka clinches title at French Open warmup tourney

Wawrinka clinches title at French Open warmup tourney

Rediff.com21 May 2016

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka warmed up for the defence of his title at Roland Garros with a 6-4, 7-6(11) victory over Marin Cilic to win the Geneva Open title on Saturday.

COVID-19: UN, WHO praise India for its lockdown

COVID-19: UN, WHO praise India for its lockdown

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

In an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus in India, Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday announced a nationwide lockdown for three weeks.

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Denmark's Superliga to resume on May 28 says Danish League Association

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

"For the last one month a rather strange broadcast is being heard over the radio...The broadcast only says 'Neta Subhas Chandra transmitter...wanted to speak," this was written by Netaji's nephew Amiya Nath Bose in a letter to his brother in 1949 as revealed by one of the secret files on the leader declassified by the West Bengal government.

How Yuki is planning for his maiden French Open

How Yuki is planning for his maiden French Open

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Clay is not his preferred surface but Yuki Bhambri says he is ready for the French Open challenge and staying patient during long rallies will be key for his maiden campaign at the Roland Garros.

PM arrives in Germany; will seek greater biz ties

PM arrives in Germany; will seek greater biz ties

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Singh is accompanied by External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah, Human Resource Development Minister M M Pallam Raju and Science and Technology Minister S Jaipal Reddy.

Khurshid, Kerry meet; commit to take ties forward

Khurshid, Kerry meet; commit to take ties forward

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today met his United States counterpart John Kerry in Montreux for the first time after a row over the arrest of an Indian diplomat as they committed to move forward bilateral ties and return to close partnerships on strategic issues.

Frugality: Success mantra of the new Tata boss

Frugality: Success mantra of the new Tata boss

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

In early February, at his first Tata Chemicals board meeting as group chairman, Mistry sat quietly as directors debated efforts to find synergies between interests dotted around the globe, from Wyoming to Gabon.

WTO must re-invent policies to ensure robust trade globally

WTO must re-invent policies to ensure robust trade globally

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

This will be an area where bilateral or regional trade pacts may not be able to perform well.

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

China exonerates itself in whitepaper on COVID-19

China exonerates itself in whitepaper on COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

A whitepaper released by the Chinese government gave a lengthy explanation to refute the allegations of cover up and delay by Beijing on reporting the COVID-19 outbreak last year in Wuhan. United States President Donald Trump and leaders of several countries have accused China of not being transparent in reporting the deadly disease, leading to huge human casualties and economic crisis across the world.

SL claims victory ahead of crucial UN rights vote

SL claims victory ahead of crucial UN rights vote

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Sri Lanka has described the adoption of its periodic review of human rights at Geneva's United Nations Human Rights Commission sessions without a division as a victory and an acknowledgment of its rights progress.

How Cyrus Mistry is reshaping the Tata empire

How Cyrus Mistry is reshaping the Tata empire

Rediff.com27 May 2013

He is focussing on tightening the belt of the conglomerate left bloated by explosive growth under his predecessor.

The stunning Rs 76 lakh Volkswagen Phaeton!

The stunning Rs 76 lakh Volkswagen Phaeton!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

The decision to release the Phaeton was, in part, a response to Mercedes' decision to compete directly with Volkswagen in the European marketplace with the low-cost A-Class.

India ranks 78th on human capital index

India ranks 78th on human capital index

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

While India has scored well on parameters like workforce and employment, it has fared poorly for health and wellness of its labour force, WEF said.

Revealed! A trip to the world's first luxury space hotel to cost Rs 52 lakh

Revealed! A trip to the world's first luxury space hotel to cost Rs 52 lakh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

In four years from now, you can holiday in space too.

Sri Lanka objects to UN Human Rights Council resolution

Sri Lanka objects to UN Human Rights Council resolution

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Sri Lanka on Wednesday stoutly opposed a United States sponsored resolution coming up against the country at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council, terming it as "unfair and unjust".

Anti-nuke body wins Nobel Peace prize

Anti-nuke body wins Nobel Peace prize

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

ICAN won the USD 1.1 million prize for its work.

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Singapore is the most favoured destination for people living in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines when it comes to post-lockdown travel.

India asks Pakistan to immediately return IAF pilot, ensure his safety

India asks Pakistan to immediately return IAF pilot, ensure his safety

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The external affairs ministry conveyed strong objection to the neighbouring country at the "vulgar display" of an injured personnel in violation of all norms of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention.