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Quad nations vow better cooperation to check Chinese influence

Quad nations vow better cooperation to check Chinese influence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In his opening remarks at a ministerial meeting in Tokyo of the Quadrilateral coalition, also known as 'Quad', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remained committed to a rules-based world order, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, and peaceful resolution of disputes.

TCS opens BPO centre in Philippines

TCS opens BPO centre in Philippines

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

This is the company's first business process outsourcing centre in the South-East Asia and the latest addition to the company's Global Network Delivery Model, Tata Consultancy Services said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

US keen to extend its partnership with India beyond South Asia

US keen to extend its partnership with India beyond South Asia

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

"We are counting on India's rise not just as an economic partner but as a global power one that engages everywhere from Latin America to the Middle East to East Asia," Deputy Secretary of State William J Burns said in his remarks on 'Is there a future for the US-India partnership?', organised jointly by the FICCI and Brookings Institute, a Washington-based eminent American think tank.

India, China hold talks again, but no concrete outcome yet

India, China hold talks again, but no concrete outcome yet

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The Wednesday talks took place amid a war of words between the two sides on perception of the LAC, the de-facto Sino-India border spanning a length of nearly 3,500 km.

Hiring expected to be good this year: Job portal

Hiring expected to be good this year: Job portal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The latest Monster Employment Index, that offers a snapshot of online job demand in India, showed that hiring trends picked up in January.

Building a security architecture in the Asia-Pacific

Building a security architecture in the Asia-Pacific

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Continued uncertainty or confrontation in the Asia-Pacific is clearly in no one's interest as it will affect major powers' attempts to restructure their economies and revive growth. Conflict would roll back the gains to each of our countries of 40 years of stability and peace, says Shivshankar Menon.

President 'SBY' to attend R-Day parade this year

President 'SBY' to attend R-Day parade this year

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

This Republic Day one of the most distinguished leaders of South East Asia, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, will be India's chief guest.

Tata Nano to be produced overseas soon

Tata Nano to be produced overseas soon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Tata Motors is 'at a very high stage' in finalising a production site for its small car Nano at an overseas location, which could be either in Latin America, South East Asia or Africa.

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'India-China economic ties are likely to take a hit in the wake of the new situation, but that also provides India with a new opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

India, South Korea reach civil nuclear deal

India, South Korea reach civil nuclear deal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

India and South Korea have reached an agreement on civil nuclear cooperation.

PM reaches Tokyo, seeks N-deal with Japan

PM reaches Tokyo, seeks N-deal with Japan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Tokyo on the first leg of his three-nation visit, during which he would hold talks with his Japanese counterpart Naoto Kan on a range of issues, including civil nuclear energy cooperation.

India went flying blind into COVID-19

India went flying blind into COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'As we gird ourselves for rising infections, India's harsh lockdown remains an epic tragedy,' observes Rahul Jacob.

Michelin may set up car plant in India after 2015

Michelin may set up car plant in India after 2015

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Global tyre major Michelin said it may consider making passenger car tyres and set up a new plant in India after 2015 if the market demand then is good enough to sustain a large plant.

China's rising threat to India's exports

China's rising threat to India's exports

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Chinese manufacturers are re-routing their products through the markets of other countries that India has Free Trade Agreements with.

Soon you can fly in a SpiceJet seaplane in Andamans

Soon you can fly in a SpiceJet seaplane in Andamans

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The islands that would be connected through seaplanes are Campbell Bay, Car Nicobar, Havelock, Hutbay, Neil, Long Island and Diglipur, reports Arindam Majumder.

2010:Bengaluru airport reports 11.24 mn passengers

2010:Bengaluru airport reports 11.24 mn passengers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Passenger traffic in the last quarter was 3.06 million and on December 17, 2010 the airport handled 38,134 passengers, both of which are the highest-ever figures since the airport opened in May 2008.

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister was speaking at an event to mark golden jubilee of the Aditya Birla Group's presence in Thailand.

'India may keep COVID-19 deaths to less than 8,000'

'India may keep COVID-19 deaths to less than 8,000'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'If standard protocols are meticulously followed and hospital facilities remain on high alert, direct COVID-19 deaths should be kept to less than 7,500-8,000 in the present pandemic'

Bentla 1st Indian woman ref for FIFA course

Bentla 1st Indian woman ref for FIFA course

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Former International player and Olympian Referee Bentla D'Coth of Ernakulam has become the first Indian woman referee to be selected for the FIFA FUTRO III referee's instructor course to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal from August 1 to 6.

Delhi and Tokyo need to get serious

Delhi and Tokyo need to get serious

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Delhi and Tokyo need to urgently assess the implications of their lacklustre ties and get serious about remedying this situation. The Indian prime minister's visit is a step in the right direction but much more needs to be done to enhance regional and global stability, says Harsh V Pant.

Japan must participate in Indian nuke industry: PM

Japan must participate in Indian nuke industry: PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Sunday in an interview to the Japanese media in Tokyo that India is confident of signing a 'win-win' civilian nuclear deal with Japan and is looking forward to a comprehensive economic partnership agreement to boost bilateral trade.

IIT-K to go global, plans centres in US, Malaysia

IIT-K to go global, plans centres in US, Malaysia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

This will help the premier institute compete with top global universities.

Coming in summer: Rahman's Jai Ho World Tour

Coming in summer: Rahman's Jai Ho World Tour

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The Oscar and Grammy award winning musician is performing live in a dozen countries.

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

He said both sides reaffirmed to sincerely work towards complete disengagement of the troops along the LAC.

FAO report axes Kashmir, Arunachal from India

FAO report axes Kashmir, Arunachal from India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The Indian states figure in the list for East Asia countries. The names are there in annexure five of the 2010 FAO report to assess greenhouse gas emissions from the dairy sector. Arunachal Pradesh has been spelt as 'Arunashal' Pradesh in the list which also shows Aksai Chin as a separate country. China holds Aksai Chin as its integral part while India says it is part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir

Why tea drinkers live a longer, healthier life

Why tea drinkers live a longer, healthier life

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

According to a new study, habitual tea consumers had a 20 per cent lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

3 lessons HR managers must know

3 lessons HR managers must know

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Sunder Ramachandran, managing partner at WCH Training Solutions learnt some important lessons in human resource management from a person who was laid off from a private equity firm that paid him $65,000 per annum.

Singapore bourse bullish on India listings

Singapore bourse bullish on India listings

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The rules of the two platforms are equally applicable to all listed companies regardless of their origin.

Why is China flexing its naval muscle?

Why is China flexing its naval muscle?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

'Indian policy-makers need a realistic assessment of what China's growing assertiveness means for India.'

China to sign IAEA nuke safety agreement

China to sign IAEA nuke safety agreement

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

China is set to ink an agreement with the UN atomic watchdog to firm up cooperation in training and nuclear safety in East Asia and the world during the ongoing visit of its chief Yukiya Amano, in the backdrop of its plans to construct two new nuclear reactors in Pakistan.

The secret behind AirAsia's success

The secret behind AirAsia's success

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Last week, AirAsia launched a daily Airbus A-330 flight from Delhi to Kuala Lumpur at a basic fare of, hold your breadth, just Re 1 for two days.

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Indian firms selling SAAS products have got a bonanza as companies meet, manage and sell remotely. The top five firms - Zoho, Freshworks HighRadius, Druva, and Icertis - account for 33 per cent of the market share. Chennai, India's SAAS centre, alone generates $1 billion in annual revenue. Yuvraj Malik explains how these companies are planning their next phase of growth.

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

SingTel ups stake in Bharti to 32.04%

SingTel ups stake in Bharti to 32.04%

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

South East Asia's largest telecoms company SingTel's wholly-owned subsidiary Viridian Ltd purchased 1.58 million shares of Bharti Airtel for an aggregate cash consideration of Rs 42.27 crore or Singapore dollar 12.45 million, the company said in a filing to a Singapore stock exchange.

India is Volkswagen's new low-cost export hub

India is Volkswagen's new low-cost export hub

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The Indian made Polo has a competitive price and suits the demands of many markets in South East Asia and Africa.

Covid's worst still to come

Covid's worst still to come

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The world and India likely won't have a vaccine that is widely administered till the end of 2021.' 'In the meantime, clear communication would help,' observes Rahul Jacob.

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Mosquitoes are not strong flyers and hence keeping the air circulated with the use of a fan is a good way to avoid getting bitten and also makes it difficult for them to fly close to you.

At $51 billion India 9th largest FDI recipient in 2019

At $51 billion India 9th largest FDI recipient in 2019

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report on Monday that a lower but positive economic growth in India in the post-Covid-19 pandemic period and India's large market will continue to attract market-seeking investments to the country. The World Investment Report 2020 by UNCTAD said that India was the 9th largest recipient of FDI in 2019, with 51 billion dollars of inflows during the year, an increase from the 42 billion dollars of FDI received in 2018, when India ranked 12 among the top 20 host economies in the world.

Swimming with the crocs

Swimming with the crocs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Adrenaline junkies are flocking to Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin City, Australia, to dive with 16-foot long crocodiles.

PM pitches for freer trade in South Asia

PM pitches for freer trade in South Asia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Pitching for freer movement of goods, services and people across South Asia, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday warned that the region faces the risk of "marginalisation and stagnation" if member countries fail to build SAARC as a group that is better connected and better empowered.