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Government keeping tab on Brexit, oil prices

Government keeping tab on Brexit, oil prices

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

It also receives large investments from the Europe.

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

With five-for, Wellalage lives up to expectations

ICC T20I Rankings: Three Indians in the top-20

ICC T20I Rankings: Three Indians in the top-20

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The Mumbai batter is the third-highest-ranked Indian after Smriti Mandhana (third) and Shafali Verma (seventh), while captain Harmanpreet Kaur is next, moving to 13th position after gaining two places.

Sarovar Hotels to check in Gulf

Sarovar Hotels to check in Gulf

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Sarovar Hotels, a multi-brand hotel management company in India, is foraying into the West Asia, for which it has signed deals for three-star and four-star hotels in Dubai and Muscat.

Pimps trap Indian women in Gulf

Pimps trap Indian women in Gulf

Rediff.com2 Oct 2004

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Al-Nassr are one of 40 clubs from 20 leagues across the confederation drawn in 10 groups to face one another from Monday, with only the winners guaranteed to advance to the knockout rounds in the quest for the top prize of US$4 million.

West Asian market widens for Indian cos

West Asian market widens for Indian cos

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Spending has begun rising in infrastructure, construction and Indian firms have started to benefit.

'Today it's Canada, it could be something else tomorrow'

'Today it's Canada, it could be something else tomorrow'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'You know the kind of force involved in all of this. They are not good for the country where all of this will happen.'

Was always preparing for bowling 10 overs in the World Cup: Bumrah

Was always preparing for bowling 10 overs in the World Cup: Bumrah

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

After spending 11 months away from the game, a fit-again Jasprit Bumrah is back hungrier than ever and says he is ready to bowl long spells for India in the Asia Cup and subsequent ODI World Cup at home.

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes.

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

In the coming months, globally as well as in India, rice might remain a hot potato.

Oh wow! Check out the records after Asia Cup win

Oh wow! Check out the records after Asia Cup win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

En route to a record sixth Asia Cup title, Team India and Captain Dhoni set an array of records.

India's New Silk Route

India's New Silk Route

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The enduring legacy of trade routes lies in shared stories and religious diversity. Can the India-Middle East-Europe Economic corridor harness this legacy to empower nations, asks Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Taliban parade captured US military equipment

Taliban parade captured US military equipment

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

In the second-biggest city of Kandahar, a long line of green armoured vehicles was driven in single file on Wednesday, with the group's flags attached to it, Dawn reported cities agencies.

Shoppers need not stop: Dynamics of in-store payments is being rewritten

Shoppers need not stop: Dynamics of in-store payments is being rewritten

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

In March this year, Worldline India launched Vabox (Voice Alert Box): merchants will now get instant audio alerts on the settlement of UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments via QR codes in languages of their choice when customers check out. "They needn't worry whether the amount has been credited to their account," says Gulshan Pruthi, the firm's executive vice-president. The French payments giant will roll out 500,000 Vaboxes in the initial phase.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Panasonic to make India a regional hub from next month

Panasonic to make India a regional hub from next month

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Currently, Panasonic India comes under the company's Singapore-based establishment. Other global regions of the Japan-based firm are based out of Japan, North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'US officials must grapple with the possibility that one of its closest partners attempted an extrajudicial killing on its soil.' 'This is not something that friends typically do to friends.'

'Can we call the Palestinians terrorists?'

'Can we call the Palestinians terrorists?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

'Five million Indians are working in Arab countries. It is because of the emotional and cultural relations we have had with the Arabs,' says Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed.

Al Shabab rout Mumbai City in Asian Champions League

Al Shabab rout Mumbai City in Asian Champions League

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab booked their place in the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League with a 6-0 thrashing of Mumbai City in Riyadh on Friday while Al Duhail from Qatar also claimed a spot in the last 16 of the continental championship.

French aerospace major Thales has big India plans

French aerospace major Thales has big India plans

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

French aerospace major Thales Group is eyeing major expansion in India. The group has started planning to set up a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organisation in India to support Indian airlines - many of which are its customers for avionics support. "We are looking to set up an MRO, so that they don't have to travel to West Asia or Singapore. "Final decision is yet to be taken, but this is a clear intent showing the growth potential in India that we are looking to set up a sub-centre here," said Yannick Assouad, executive vice-president, avionics at Thales, who was on her maiden visit to the group's India office at Bengaluru since taking charge.

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Modi government has to embrace the history of Tamil conquests in South East Asia and stop obsessing about Babar/Humayun, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

World Cup qualifiers: 15-goal Qatar leads routs in Asia

World Cup qualifiers: 15-goal Qatar leads routs in Asia

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Qatar smashed 15 unanswered goals past Bhutan and the United Arab Emirates knocked in 10 against Malaysia in a lopsided round of World Cup qualifiers across Asia on Thursday

Beauty takes natural turn, demand for ayurveda products soars in India

Beauty takes natural turn, demand for ayurveda products soars in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Immunity boosting foods and drinks. Sustainable fashion. Beauty products with natural ingredients. There was always a market for these, and the pandemic has only made it bigger. Within beauty, brands have recorded a greater demand for ayurveda products.

Coronavirus outbreak: Airlines seek relief package from govt

Coronavirus outbreak: Airlines seek relief package from govt

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Airlines sought a limited period concession of the standing rule of slot allocation, which mandates that firms must operate at least 80 per cent of their allocated slots.

46 killed, 700 injured as 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia

46 killed, 700 injured as 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

According to CNA citing several reports, stated that around 700 people were injured in the West Java town.

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Speaking about the issue in India in March 2012 at a media conclave, Kissinger defended his use of unparliamentary language while referring to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Although the special relationship might compel Bhutan to be considerate of Indian interests, new challenges will likely arise. An emerging new phase of relations will also call for fresh redlines between India and Bhutan, observe Harsh V Pant and Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy.

Stockbrokers to set up shop overseas

Stockbrokers to set up shop overseas

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'NRI interest has gone up in the past three-four years.'

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The unalloyed truth about the Ukraine-Russia conflict is that it is a war that Russia cannot lose and Ukraine cannot win, observes Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Officials were surprised at how quickly smugglers appraised the Covid situation to recruit jobless migrant workers to ship gold.

India to test bench strength in 3rd T20I against Ireland?

India to test bench strength in 3rd T20I against Ireland?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will have to balance between adding miles to his legs and checking his team's bench-strength as India aim to complete a comfortable clean-sweep against Ireland.

US, Europe need countries like India to outcompete China: Top US Senator

US, Europe need countries like India to outcompete China: Top US Senator

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Earlier in an op-ed in The Washington Post, Schumer said the democratic international order must stand strong to confront the rise of the Chinese Communist Party.

Pepsi, Coca-Cola's Indian knights to lock horns in key markets

Pepsi, Coca-Cola's Indian knights to lock horns in key markets

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

It's Sanjeev Chadha, named Pepsi's chief executive for Asia, W Asia & Africa, versus Coca-Cola's Atul Singh.

Tough road ahead for Vinita Bali

Tough road ahead for Vinita Bali

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Britannia's foreign presence is low; share of global operations to total revenues is just 5-8%.

Bengal foundry units impacted by Ukraine war as input prices soar

Bengal foundry units impacted by Ukraine war as input prices soar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

After the Ukraine war, coke prices just soared and most units don't have money left to buy raw material. Customers are not absorbing the price escalation'

Bowlers' workload a big concern, says Mhambrey

Bowlers' workload a big concern, says Mhambrey

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

'If you look at the last one-and-a-half years, Bumrah is a player who we have missed a lot. We have not decided who is going to play white ball and who red ball but eventually we have to give breaks to our bowlers.'

India's Top-4 Puzzle: Is Samson The Missing Piece?

India's Top-4 Puzzle: Is Samson The Missing Piece?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'While acknowledging Sanju's potential to pivot the course of a game with his exceptional abilities, it's imperative to recognise the distinct role that Team India expects from him.'

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'...The more the Pakistan army becomes weaker, then there is every possibility that terrorist groups may create more anarchy in Pakistan.'

India's World Cup Squad: Hardik's form will be crucial for us: Rohit

India's World Cup Squad: Hardik's form will be crucial for us: Rohit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday that the form of Hardik Pandya will be crucial for the team in its attempt to win an elusive ICC trophy.