News for '-global-level'

Why is the world economy being shaky?

Why is the world economy being shaky?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

One has to wonder what is so wrong with the European Union.

Obama to remove barriers for US businesses

Obama to remove barriers for US businesses

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

US President Barack Obama on Thursday said his administration is upping effort to remove trade barriers and create new market for American businesses, especially their presence in "some of the most dynamic markets in Asia".

Olympic medallist Vijender gives up India career, turns professional

Olympic medallist Vijender gives up India career, turns professional

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Vijender, who won a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, has signed up with popular British boxing promoter Francis Warren in the UK.

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'The real test whether the movie has worked or not is when the people remember it five years later. Just like wine and relationships, the same is true for movies.'

India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Doval

India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Doval

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Fragmented polity will make it impossible for India to realise its will because weak governments are unable to take hard decisions, the NSA said.

Markets end firm riding on global cues

Markets end firm riding on global cues

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The markets had touched their highest levels in a month.

How Vajpayee dealt with China

How Vajpayee dealt with China

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'He knew that a regime which believes that power flows from the barrel of the gun can only be handled from a position of comprehensive strength and not from a position of vulnerability and weakness,' says Rup Narayan Das.

Dragon country enthrals Indian auto makers

Dragon country enthrals Indian auto makers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Tata Motors' luxury automotive brand, Jaguar, bagged a three-year order to supply 13,000 units of its range to a Chinese company earlier this year. Its Land Rover, jointly with Jaguar, is charting new territories for expansion.

Food price database launched by FAO

Food price database launched by FAO

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

The 'National Basic Food Prices Data and Analysis Tool,' developed by FAO as part of its response to high food prices, shows the prices of different food commodities in local currencies or dollars and local measurements as well as standard weights.

NDA partners hail Modi, vow to win 2019 polls under him

NDA partners hail Modi, vow to win 2019 polls under him

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Leaders of 33 NDA constituents also adopted a resolution endorsing Modi's leadership and his government's policies, while resolving to strengthen the alliance by expanding its base.

How India can rival China in electronics manufacturing

How India can rival China in electronics manufacturing

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'We have the geographic advantage, demographic advantage, we have the necessary technical skills.' 'We just have to get all of these together. Then, we can very well compete.'

Every IIT-ian has created 100 jobs: Survey

Every IIT-ian has created 100 jobs: Survey

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

An Indian Institute of Technology survey says every IIT-ian has created 100 jobs and that every rupee spent on an IIT-ian has 'created an economic impact of Rs 50 at the global level, half of which is India's share'.

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'Indian aviation is having a lesser number of aircraft.' 'Besides the Boeing 737 MAX, you have the A320Neos which Indigo is currently grappling with because of a lack of pilots.' 'This has led to cancellation (of flights) and therefore the prices of air tickets are on the higher side this season although generally in March ticket prices are on the lower side.'

India, China: Key emerging markets

India, China: Key emerging markets

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

As among the fastest growing economies of the world, India, China and Brazil not only have developed a new level of influence at the global level, but are expected to take increased level of responsibilities to smoothen world trade, an official US report has said.

Iran, India can fill 'power vacuum': Ahmadinejad

Iran, India can fill 'power vacuum': Ahmadinejad

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

India and Iran should come together to fill up the "power vacuum" in the region and there is "no limit" for promoting ties between the two countries at bilateral, regional and global levels, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said. "Iran and India, should bolster mutual ties, making themselves prepared for major developments worldwide and filling up the power vacuum in the region," Ahmadinejad said during a meeting with the National Security Advisor M K Narayanan

Ramos surprised by Casillas exclusion from Spain squad

Ramos surprised by Casillas exclusion from Spain squad

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Spain defender Sergio Ramos was surprised to learn that the country's record appearance maker and long-time captain Iker Casillas had been left out of the Spain squad by coach Julen Lopetegui. The Spain players met up with their new manager for the first time on Monday to prepare for the international friendly in Belgium on Sept. 1 and their opening World Cup qualifier at home to Liechtenstein on Sept. 5.

Dalit body backs Paswan as PM

Dalit body backs Paswan as PM

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Following on the footsteps of Barack Obama, a Dalit should be made the prime minister of India and Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan is the ideal candidate, the National Dalit Front said on Wednesday. "Change is taking place at a global level. The time has now come for India to have a Dalit prime minister," Udit Raj, the secretary general of the recently-launched NDF said in New Delhi.

India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime

India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

The Global Peace Index 2017, by the Institute of Economics and Peace found that the global level of peace slightly improved, by 0.28 per cent in score. A total of 93 countries improved, while 68 countries deteriorated.

Steps needed to ensure handloom weavers get rightful wage: Modi

Steps needed to ensure handloom weavers get rightful wage: Modi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Modi said the government is committed to enhancing the income level of the handloom weavers apart from putting in place a robust social cover for the weavers' families.

Swaraj identifies three pillars for deeper ties with Egypt

Swaraj identifies three pillars for deeper ties with Egypt

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who held extensive talks with Egyptian leadership on Monday, proposed to step up exchange of information and coordination to combat terrorism, both at the regional as well as global level

Indian sets Guinness yoga record in Hong Kong

Indian sets Guinness yoga record in Hong Kong

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Yogaraj C P performed yoga continuously for 40 hours non-stop, demonstrated more than 1,500 'asanas'.

Alcatel-Lucent to hire 1,000 in India

Alcatel-Lucent to hire 1,000 in India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The company had recently announced its plans to reduce the number of managers by about 1,000 and the number of contractors by another 5,000 as a part of its restructuring initiatives. The company is in discussion with other firms for deployment of low-cost WiMax devices in the country.

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

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

Shoaib says wife Sania's No 1 ranking is pride for Pakistan also

Shoaib says wife Sania's No 1 ranking is pride for Pakistan also

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Pakistan's ex-cricket captain Shoaib Malik says he is proud his Indian wife Sania Mirza has become the world's top-ranked doubles tennis player, adding it is honour for both countries.

Other sports bodies should emulate BCCI: Shastri

Other sports bodies should emulate BCCI: Shastri

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Former India captain and Team Director Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said other sports should try to emulate the BCCI to start producing champions at the global level.

'Investors: Be prepared for volatility in 2018'

'Investors: Be prepared for volatility in 2018'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'The outcome of next year's assembly elections, macroeconomic indicators/corporate earnings growth and global events could keep the markets choppy.'

Olympics: India will see 50% rise in ad spend

Olympics: India will see 50% rise in ad spend

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

"Globally, there is an upsurge in the money spent on the Olympics. The effect will now be seen in India as well, with marketers betting more," said Pratab Bose, CEO, Ogilvy & Mather India. At a global level, the 29th Olympics, which will take place between August 8 and August 24, 2008 in Beijing, is likely to attract the highest ad spends to date.

Tough challenges await Uber's new CEO

Tough challenges await Uber's new CEO

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Dara Khosrowshahi has the Herculean task of repairing Uber's image, boosting employee morale and turning the business profitable for the world's most valued startup.

Hurdles that India must overcome soon

Hurdles that India must overcome soon

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

"Corruption is a key reason why India's infrastructure is in such a poor state. If this is not tackled, it could threaten the viability of future growth."

Q2 gold imports at 3-quarter high

Q2 gold imports at 3-quarter high

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Import is returning to the normal prevailing three years ago

Sports Shorts: Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September

Sports Shorts: Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September

Rediff.com3 May 2017

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

USFDA issues warning against Cadila Pharmaceuticals

USFDA issues warning against Cadila Pharmaceuticals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The FDA issued the letter on October 15, and has given the company 15 days to respond.

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

10 achievers who made the cut in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.

Indo-US N-deal will bring enormous benefits: Kerry

Indo-US N-deal will bring enormous benefits: Kerry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Kerry, a member of the US Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had told him during their meeting on Thursday that India would sign the Fissile Material Control Treaty.

India overtakes China in smartphone sales

India overtakes China in smartphone sales

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

India has pipped China to drive the volume growth of smartphones in the world on the back of falling prices of high-end devices.

PM Modi to host Netaji's family members, sees it as honour

PM Modi to host Netaji's family members, sees it as honour

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the family members of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at his residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, an event he described on Tuesday as an "honour" for him.

Emerging markets need to participate in global agenda: Rajan

Emerging markets need to participate in global agenda: Rajan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Rajan, the academic-turned-central banker who is credited with predicting the global financial crisis, said that voicing of views will have positive effects.

Why the rupee will continue to be volatile

Why the rupee will continue to be volatile

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Analysts expect the central bank to remain watchful of inflation.

'If Congress wins Gujarat, markets could tank 10%'

'If Congress wins Gujarat, markets could tank 10%'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

A'Market valuation is another concern.'
'India is trading at steep valuations and there have been a number of IPOs, especially in the insurance sector, that have had an impact on secondary market liquidity.'