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India has stopped buying Iran oil, confirms envoy to US

India has stopped buying Iran oil, confirms envoy to US

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Indian Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India has stopped importing oil from Iran after the United States refused to extend exemption from sanctions earlier this month.

Wow! Mina Guli is running 100 marathons to save water

Wow! Mina Guli is running 100 marathons to save water

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Mina Guli wants to complete 100 marathons across the world to raise awareness of water scarcity and save water.

How China's BRI is making inroads into Europe

How China's BRI is making inroads into Europe

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'Chinese companies have acquired stakes in 13 ports in Europe, including in Greece, Spain and, most recently, Belgium.' 'Those ports handle about 10 percent of Europe's shipping container capacity,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sri Lanka's Mathews set to miss Champions Trophy opener

Sri Lanka's Mathews set to miss Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

A nagging hamstring problem has kept Mathews out of international cricket since January but the all-rounder, who turns 30 on Friday, was declared fit ahead of the team's departure to the United Kingdom.

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Kohinoor diamond, estimated to cost over $200 million (Rs 1,465 crore), was neither stolen nor "forcibly" taken by British rulers but given to East India Company by erstwhile rulers of Punjab

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

"It would be my hope that people understand why this particular transaction is important for us," the EAM said in Washington, DC.

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Ghosh, 43, will be reporting to 25-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, who founded OYO with a single hotel in 2013.

832 killed in Indonesia quake, tsunami; toll could rise to 'thousands'

832 killed in Indonesia quake, tsunami; toll could rise to 'thousands'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

As many as 3,50,000 people have been rendered homeless in the region.

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Uber's draft prospectus for the biggest IPO in the world since Alibaba's in 2014 has projected a major cash burn for Uber in trying to get a significant market share in India, reports Karan Choudhury.

Now, US Army will get Apache chopper fuselages from India

Now, US Army will get Apache chopper fuselages from India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Tata Boeing Aerospace inaugurated its facility to produce fuselages for the AH-64 Apache helicopter in Hyderabad.

Xiaomi buys 1,500 patents from Microsoft

Xiaomi buys 1,500 patents from Microsoft

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Xiaomi will start pre-loading Microsoft Office and Skype on its phones starting September 2016, initially in China, with other markets including India to follow.

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

China said that decision is in line with the rules of the committee.

'ICC persuading governments to make fixing a criminal offence'

'ICC persuading governments to make fixing a criminal offence'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

With the ever increasing threat of corruption in the game, Richardson said the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has gone on an overdrive to curb the menace.

BSE: Top losers and gainers

BSE: Top losers and gainers

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The Sensex plunged by 484 points or 1.7% at 27,687.

How Zomato managed to keep itself afloat

How Zomato managed to keep itself afloat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Help came from Sanjeev Bikchandani, founder and executive vice-chairman of Info Edge, the main investor in Zomato.

Over 5 million jobs may be lost in 5 years: WEF

Over 5 million jobs may be lost in 5 years: WEF

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The countries with positive employment outlook included India, Mexico and Turkey, as also the Gulf Cooperation Council region.

No threat to polio-free status of India: WHO

No threat to polio-free status of India: WHO

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The World Health Organisation on Saturday said there is "no threat" to the polio-free status of all Southeast Asian region countries, including India

Pakistan drub India to retain Asian Kabaddi Cup

Pakistan drub India to retain Asian Kabaddi Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Defending champions Pakistan retained the Asian Kabaddi Championship title.

'US won't play mediating role in Kashmir'

'US won't play mediating role in Kashmir'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'Is Trump going to play a mediating role? Can he play a mediating role? It's out of the question.' 'Kashmir is an Indian responsibility.'

Exemptions to some countries to keep oil prices down: Trump on sanctions

Exemptions to some countries to keep oil prices down: Trump on sanctions

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

"We have the toughest sanctions ever imposed. But on oil, we want to go a little bit slow because I don't want to drive the oil prices in the world up," Trump told reporters.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Why CSK will have no workload issues during IPL

Why CSK will have no workload issues during IPL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

None of three India fast bowlers -- Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami -- which makes it a bit easy for coach Stephen Fleming to sort his combinations.

New Aus coach Langer's one big goal: 'To beat India in India'

New Aus coach Langer's one big goal: 'To beat India in India'

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Newly-appointed Australia coach Justin Langer on Thursday said his team can be considered great only if it wins a Test series in India, something that he likened to conquering Mount Everest, last done back in 2004.

PHOTOS: Japanese PM plays perfect host to 'dependable friend' Modi

PHOTOS: Japanese PM plays perfect host to 'dependable friend' Modi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Modi said it is his 12th meeting with Abe since he first visited Japan as prime minister in September 2014

How can India rid itself of malaria?

How can India rid itself of malaria?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

India has the fourth highest number of malaria cases in the world.

Why is Iran crude so important for India?

Why is Iran crude so important for India?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

One of the major advantages of buying Iran crude is the additional credit period of 90 days that the country gives to India, compared to 30 days by other countries.

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'They are innovating and a new Dalit leadership could be seen at the horizon'

Apple posts flat growth in India

Apple posts flat growth in India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The launch of premium devices from OnePlus and Samsung in the second half of Apple's reporting period added to Apple's woes.

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

'The general perspective -- certainly on Capitol Hill and Congress -- the love for India, the positive feeling for India still focuses on India as a democracy.' 'The more that Indian democracy and its pluralistic features is called into question by Indians, the more that same debate will replay back here.'

Markets skid on trade turbulence, macro risks

Markets skid on trade turbulence, macro risks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

NSE Nifty, after shuttling between 10,809.60 and 10,725.90, finished 30.95 points, or 0.29 per cent lower at 10,741.10.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The Sensex gained 17 points at 26,146.

5 reasons why markets are likely to remain volatile in Samvat 2075

5 reasons why markets are likely to remain volatile in Samvat 2075

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The next 12 months will be quite challenging marked by uncertain political events and evolving macroeconomic scenario

'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.'

'U-19 WC showed huge gap between India and Pak players'

'U-19 WC showed huge gap between India and Pak players'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Javed Miandad has said that the recent ICC U-19 World Cup match between India and Pakistan had highlighted the huge gulf in talent between cricketers of both the countries.

How Kohli's absence in Asia Cup hits Star India's plans

How Kohli's absence in Asia Cup hits Star India's plans

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

While it is difficult to put a number on how much the impact on the ad sales tally could be, it is quite possible the broadcaster will not be able to make its Rs 2-billion target, says Urvi Malvania.

AB de Villiers backs India to do well in Australia

AB de Villiers backs India to do well in Australia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

South African great AB de Villiers believes India 'have a very good chance' of beating Australia in the upcoming away series notwithstanding their recent losses overseas.

The vanishing middle manager

The vanishing middle manager

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Can business schools re-invent their role, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Mob lynchings: Govt says key demand not met by WhatsApp

Mob lynchings: Govt says key demand not met by WhatsApp

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Rumours on WhatsApp have sparked off a spate of incidents involving mob violence