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Prince William flies secret mission into Afghan

Prince William flies secret mission into Afghan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

The second-in-line to the British throne on Monday landed a giant C-17 Globemaster military jet at an under-fire coalition air base in Kandahar, where he met service personnel for over three hours, before finally returning to the United Kingdom later that afternoon. During his trip, Prince William -- known as Flying Officer Wales -- experienced first-hand some of the military techniques he had been learning in training.

Catch-22 in West Bengal

Catch-22 in West Bengal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

The policies that kept the Left Front in power for 30 years are proving major obstacles in the state's bid to industrialise.

China's first lunar rover back in action after 'nap'

China's first lunar rover back in action after 'nap'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

China's first moon rover is back to work after a "nap" and has succeeded in sending back the first images of the national flags on itself and the lander, space authorities said on Sunday.

Received a job counter-offer? Don't take it

Received a job counter-offer? Don't take it

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Pitting your employer against another in a bidding war for you is often career suicide

If not for him, Sikkim wouldn't be a part of India

If not for him, Sikkim wouldn't be a part of India

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

'India is yet to demonstrate that it cares for a giant who fought single-handedly against an archaic monarchy and helped India extend and secure its borders against China.'

Kahn excited about Kolkata clash

Kahn excited about Kolkata clash

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Oliver Kahn is looking forward to play in front of capacity crowd at the Salt Lake stadium when Bayern Munich take on Mohun Bagan in a friendly.

For Atmanirbhar Bharat, Rajnath bans 101 import items

For Atmanirbhar Bharat, Rajnath bans 101 import items

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

According to officials, the list of 101 items includes towed artillery guns, short range surface to air missiles, cruise missiles, offshore patrol vessels, electronic warfare systems, next generation missile vessels, floating dock, anti-submarine rocket launchers and short range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

Sizzle in the sun: July was the HOTTEST month ever around the world

Sizzle in the sun: July was the HOTTEST month ever around the world

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The average global temperature for July 2015 was the highest for any month since record keeping began in 1880, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.

Interested in working at GE Money?

Interested in working at GE Money?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

If you are interested in a career with GE Money, here is some information that will come in handy.

It's not too late to plan a Beijing trip

It's not too late to plan a Beijing trip

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

If you're planning to make the trip, we're looking out for the best places to stay, eat, party and of course see all the action!

India needs to be more powerful than China: RSS chief

India needs to be more powerful than China: RSS chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Speaking at the RSS's annual Vijayadashami rally in Nagpur which was broadcast online and attended 50 swayamsevaks (volunteers) due to the COVID-19 guidelines, Bhagwat said when the Sangh says Hindustan is 'Hindu Rashtra', it does not have any political or power-centered concept in its mind.

The mind in a burger

The mind in a burger

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

'Understand a McDonald's and you will understand America,' said Paul sounding like an ancient rishi with a key mantra.

Ford may retain stake after Jaguar sale to Tata

Ford may retain stake after Jaguar sale to Tata

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

American auto giant Ford is likely to retain a stake and continue supplying engines and some of the components for Jaguar and Land Rover, even after the sale of the two British luxury brands, media reports said in the United Kingdom.

India may buy American amphibious warship

India may buy American amphibious warship

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

A logistics support agreement is in the final stages, said top Pentagon officials now on a visit to the country.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

It's raining malls in India this year

It's raining malls in India this year

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

7.8 million square feet of mall space is under construction this year, the highest ever since 2011.

SoftBank, Bharti, Foxconn announce $20-bn solar project

SoftBank, Bharti, Foxconn announce $20-bn solar project

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

SoftBank will hold majority stake in the joint venture.

Rediff poll: Can Mamata still transform Kolkata into London?

Rediff poll: Can Mamata still transform Kolkata into London?

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Rediff poll: Can Mamata transform Kolkata into London?

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

US accuses VSNL of impeding competition

US accuses VSNL of impeding competition

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

The United States has accused Tata group company VSNL (Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd) of impeding competition for American companies in the bandwidth market by resorting to unacceptable pricing mechanism.

SHO suspended over alleged role in Kanpur ambush

SHO suspended over alleged role in Kanpur ambush

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Eight police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, were gunned down in a village near Kanpur city by the henchmen of a criminal who lost two of them in a firefight later, officials said.

New FDI policy may hurt India's start-up dream

New FDI policy may hurt India's start-up dream

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'As much as $4 billion in India's start-up companies has come from Chinese funds.' 'Government policy must not remain indifferent to the problems India's start-up ventures are likely to face after the change in FDI rules,' says A K Bhattacharya.

Bhubaneswar's successful realty story

Bhubaneswar's successful realty story

Rediff.com19 May 2007

It may have got off to a slow start, but if all goes according to plan, Bhubaneswar will soon share a successful realty growth story with its residents.

Tata JLR and workers at loggerheads over pay hike offer

Tata JLR and workers at loggerheads over pay hike offer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

UK-based workers of JLR rejected a pay hike offer, saying that it falls short of their expectations, giving rise to a possibility of strike.

Can we ever keep China out of Indian industries?

Can we ever keep China out of Indian industries?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Experts say while the increasing demand for a ban on Chinese goods might make for good optics, the reality is that India is still heavily dependent on that country in a wide range of industries like electronics, mobile devices, auto, pharma, telecom equipment, and fertilisers.

When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!

When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!

Khemka chargesheeted for 'damaging Robert Vadra's reputation'

Khemka chargesheeted for 'damaging Robert Vadra's reputation'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Tightening the noose around whistleblower Indian Administrative Service officer Ashok Khemka, the Haryana government has chargesheeted him in connection with cancellation of the mutation of a land deal between Robert Vadra and real estate major DLF in Gurgaon in October last year and accusing him of causing damage to the reputation of Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law.

Tough ride for Google in China

Tough ride for Google in China

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Internet giant Google has once again landed in a controversy in China, with the government on Wednesday saying it has completed a probe into charges that the company operated in the country without proper license.

Nadella goes lite with Skype and LinkedIn, targets semi-skilled

Nadella goes lite with Skype and LinkedIn, targets semi-skilled

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

"We can celebrate technology, but if it doesn't truly empower every Indian and every Indian organisation to achieve more...we would have achieved nothing," the Microsoft CEO said in Mumbai.

Losing Delhi elections could upset Modi's reforms agenda

Losing Delhi elections could upset Modi's reforms agenda

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

If Modi rethinks on pro-biz policies, investors will suffer.

'Well-prepared' Del Piero ready for 'new beginning' in ISL

'Well-prepared' Del Piero ready for 'new beginning' in ISL

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

To the few uninitiated, Alessandro Del Piero, garlanded with marigold, was mistaken for a Hollywood star before football aficionados sent across the message that the biggest attraction of the inaugural Indian Super League had just landed in New Delhi.

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Access to India's defence market must be made conditional -- available only to those who are ready to make a long-term commitment in India, argues Ajai Shukla.

I did my duty; pillory me if proven wrong: Khemka on Vadra deal

I did my duty; pillory me if proven wrong: Khemka on Vadra deal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

"If you have to take action, the morality should start from the top, right at the top. It is very easy to take action with the people who are downtrodden, but it takes courage and guts to call a bluff a bluff when it happens at the top," he told Karan Thapar in CNN-IBN's Devil's Advocate programme.

Where's the party tonight?

Where's the party tonight?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists ways to keep yourself entertained during the lockdown.

Adani's Oz mine to supply low grade coal to India, says media report

Adani's Oz mine to supply low grade coal to India, says media report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

However, Adani Australia has clarified on its Facebook page on Monday that in terms of quality of the coal it is almost 50 per cent better than that used domestically.

Major earthquake lurking under India, Bangladesh, reveals study

Major earthquake lurking under India, Bangladesh, reveals study

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Scientists said they have new evidence of increasing strain where two tectonic plates underlie the world's largest river delta.

Time to find out what lies below Ayodhya

Time to find out what lies below Ayodhya

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'It is entirely possible that there are many treasures of our history and our faith buried deep underground,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Mittal Steel to sign MoU with Orissa in 2 months

Mittal Steel to sign MoU with Orissa in 2 months

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Mittal Steel is likely to sign within the next two months, an agreement with the Orissa government for setting up a steel plant at an investment of $7 billion.

Chappell brothers ask Adani to abandon Australian project

Chappell brothers ask Adani to abandon Australian project

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'We are writing to respectfully ask you to abandon the Adani Group's proposal in Queensland's Galilee Basin...Pollution from burning coal was the single biggest driver of global warming, threatening life in Australia, India and all over the world'

'Govt can be bolder on administration, financial reforms'

'Govt can be bolder on administration, financial reforms'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Government needs to focus on areas where reforms are much easier