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Renault has designs on India

Renault has designs on India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Finally, an international carmaker serious about Indian design.

Nadal wary of wooden court

Nadal wary of wooden court

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Spain's Rafael Nadal will have to counter the vinyl-covered wood-base floor during the Davis Cup tie against Switzerland.

Another bid to revive WTO talks in July

Another bid to revive WTO talks in July

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

A last-ditch attempt to rescue the Doha round of world trade talks is likely to be made towards the end of July at a Geneva meeting of 30 trade ministers from among the 150-member countries of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

'For us, the big thing is China'

'For us, the big thing is China'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

'It is because of Chinese policy that Pakistan is nuclear. So we have to look at it as one unit. If the fissile material of Pakistan is to be controlled, you have to control China,' says former diplomat Arundhati Ghose.

Volvo XC60 will soon be in India

Volvo XC60 will soon be in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

Once behind the wheel, the Volvo drives and feels like any other car, except that it now features another safety innovation, the City Safety System that automatically applies brakes on the car in case there is a lapse in concentration on the driver's part. This is particularly true in city traffic conditions where low speed mishaps are common. Volvo claims it helps lower the possibility of injuries to the occupants of the XC60

Is India finally winning the war against black money?

Is India finally winning the war against black money?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

A new framework has been put in place for automatic exchange of information between Switzerland and India to help check the black money menace with effect from January 1, 2018. The funds held by Indians through fiduciaries alone used to be in billions till 2007 but began falling after that amid fears of regulatory crackdown. It is now at second-lowest level in 20 years.

G-8 agrees to subsidy cuts for WTO's success

G-8 agrees to subsidy cuts for WTO's success

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The world's top eight industrial nations on Monday ppeared to have climbed down from a tough position on farm subsidies, reviving hopes of resumption of the collasped WTO talks.

WTO: India sticks to stand

WTO: India sticks to stand

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

India has refused to budge from its stated position at the trade talks and asserted that rich nations would have to move first on reducing farm subsidies to break the deadlock at the World Trade Organisation in Geneva.

Amelie Mauresmo fact file

Amelie Mauresmo fact file

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

The first Frenchwoman to win the Wimbledon singles title since 1925.

Figo to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency

Figo to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Former Portugal star Luis Figo has announced his intentions to challenge Sepp Blatter in the FIFA presidential elections.

The world's most expensive cellphones

The world's most expensive cellphones

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Who needs a house when you can buy a $1.3 million mobile phone instead?

Getz Prime: Hyundai's reply to Maruti's Swift

Getz Prime: Hyundai's reply to Maruti's Swift

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Hoping to turn the tables on Japanese rival Maruti Suzuki's Swift, Korean car major Hyundai will launch a new version of its premium hatchback Getz under a new name Getz Prime by the end of this month in India.

Red Cross asks Indian Oil to stop using its symbol

Red Cross asks Indian Oil to stop using its symbol

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

The Red Cross society has not taken kindly to its ubiquitous symbol being used by Indian Oil.

UK: NRI awarded prize for TB research

UK: NRI awarded prize for TB research

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Ajit has pioneered a new field of T cell-based diagnosis of TB infection.

Green-house gases level alarming

Green-house gases level alarming

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

All civilised nations must unite to end Syrian civil war: Mattis

All civilised nations must unite to end Syrian civil war: Mattis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Mattis said in conducting these strikes, the US has gone to great lengths to avoid civilian and foreign casualties.

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar makes Winnetka Challenger final

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar makes Winnetka Challenger final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

WTO talks: India firm on its stand

WTO talks: India firm on its stand

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

A day after the failure of six-nation WTO talks in Geneva, government said on Tuesday the US is unwilling to reduce domestic subsidies on farm products.

Auto cos join race for Rs 1 lakh car

Auto cos join race for Rs 1 lakh car

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Delhi-based tractor maker Sonalika Group and Kolkata-based Global Automobiles have already announced their decision to take on the Tatas

India walks out of WTO talks

India walks out of WTO talks

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

Kerry meets Jaitley; discusses WTO impasse

Kerry meets Jaitley; discusses WTO impasse

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Kerry was accompanied by US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker who has already expressed disappointment over India's stand at the ongoing TFA negotiations for easing customs rule for free movement of goods.

Human Capital Index: Even Nepal beat India!

Human Capital Index: Even Nepal beat India!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

While Norway tops the list, India's ranking is the lowest among BRICS economies

A Dilliwalli in Switzerland

A Dilliwalli in Switzerland

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'The Swiss show their love of cows by letting them graze in meadows, plump and healthy, instead of by killing minorities.' 'Women drink and kiss their dates in public while wearing tiny skirts, yet walk home unraped.' Mitali Saran on how much she misses Switzerland.

Invest big in HR, urges Wipo

Invest big in HR, urges Wipo

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

The World Intellectual Property Organistion (Wipo)'s Worldwide Academy on Saturday urged the Indian industries to invest heavily in human resource development in the field of intellectual property.

Schumacher visits German squad

Schumacher visits German squad

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Michael Schumacher visited Germany's World Cup squad at their training camp in Switzerland

'Terrorism factory' Pakistan mistreats religious minorities: India at UNHRC

'Terrorism factory' Pakistan mistreats religious minorities: India at UNHRC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

India on Wednesday asked Pakistan to rein in its "compulsive hostility" towards it and fulfil its obligation to vacate illegal occupation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which has become a "hub" for the global export of terror.

'Schumacher is having difficulty with speech, memory'

'Schumacher is having difficulty with speech, memory'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Former Formula One driver Philippe Streiff has revealed that racing legend Michael Schumacher is paralysed and has difficulty with his speech and memory, almost a year after a horror skiing accident.

'Axis of evil' now a pivot of peace?

'Axis of evil' now a pivot of peace?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The implications of the interim deal between Iran and the world's big powers go far beyond the nuclear programme, says Nitin Pai

India disappointed with WTO draft

India disappointed with WTO draft

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

India has expressed disappointment over the first draft text for the forthcoming World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong

Natwar discusses IAEA meet with China

Natwar discusses IAEA meet with China

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

India had gone along with the United States and European Union in voting against Iran at the last IAEA meeting in Vienna in September, triggering strong protests by United Progressive Alliance's left allies.

'It's like war': Brussels witnesses describe terror strike

'It's like war': Brussels witnesses describe terror strike

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Witnesses describe the chaotic scenes following bomb attacks on the airport and a metro station in the Belgian capital.

RBI closely watching black money probe against HSBC

RBI closely watching black money probe against HSBC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The Reserve Bank on Thursdaysaid it is keeping a close watch on global banking major HSBC.

Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

A global trade union for construction workers that has criticized labour conditions in Qatar will inspect soccer stadiums being built for the 2022 World Cup in the Gulf Arab state.

Kejriwal attacks govt on 'selective approach' in black money case

Kejriwal attacks govt on 'selective approach' in black money case

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Stepping up the attack on the government on the black money issue, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused it of adopting a "selective" approach in punishing the guilty and said he will try to meet the Special Investigative Team probing the high-profile case to share some details.

US rally after Roddick loses

US rally after Roddick loses

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Holders Croatia held a 2-0 lead over Austria after the opening singles in the Davis Cup World Group first round.

Oppn slams govt over Mallya-Jaitley meeting, demands FM's resignation

Oppn slams govt over Mallya-Jaitley meeting, demands FM's resignation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Jaitleysaid Mallya misused his position as an MP to accost him once in Parliament.