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We are aiming for 85% load factor in 2 years: Air Asia chief

We are aiming for 85% load factor in 2 years: Air Asia chief

Rediff.com22 May 2014

AirAsia plans to sell 12 planes this year, a move that will bring in around 500 million ringgit ($156 million) in net profit.

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'You can have a bath in just one bucket of water.' 'When you are brushing your teeth, remember to turn off the tap.' 'You don't have to wash your car every day.'

Indian economy to reach $5 trillion by 2025: Morgan Stanley

Indian economy to reach $5 trillion by 2025: Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

By financial year 2024-25, Morgan Stanley expects per capita income to rise 125 per cent to $3,650.

Awards for pioneering cardiologist Navin Nanda

Awards for pioneering cardiologist Navin Nanda

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

More awards have been bestowed on echocardiography pioneer Dr Navin C Nanda, this time from the Philippines.

India one of most corrupt countries

India one of most corrupt countries

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Sixteen countries in the Asia Pacific were studied by the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd.

World's top 20 BPO hotspots

World's top 20 BPO hotspots

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Bengaluru remains the top outsourcing hotspot for fourth successive year.

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.

Jet carrying injured Indonesian envoy to Pak lands in India

Jet carrying injured Indonesian envoy to Pak lands in India

Rediff.com12 May 2015

An air ambulance carrying the Indonesian ambassador, who was injured when a Pakistani military helicopter crashed last week, made an emergency landing in India after the envoy's condition worsened mid-flight, a media report said.

Bloody end to Manila bus hijack, 9 killed

Bloody end to Manila bus hijack, 9 killed

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Law enforcers stormed a tourist bus that had been hijacked by a disguntled former police officer -- identified as Rolando Mendoza.

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'There will be much for President Trump and Prime Minister Modi to discuss including growing Chinese military cooperation with Pakistan, which heralds a new attempt by China and Pakistan to neutralise India's influence in its Indian Ocean neighbourhood,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy.

With 23 countries, Modi, Abe most travelled Asian leaders in 2015

With 23 countries, Modi, Abe most travelled Asian leaders in 2015

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The Indian PM shares the honour with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

China should not be threatened by good US-India ties: Obama

China should not be threatened by good US-India ties: Obama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Obama says China shouldn't be threatened by good Indo-US ties.

'India among more attractive opportunities in emerging markets'

'India among more attractive opportunities in emerging markets'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Aaron Low, principal, Lumen Advisors says in 2017 developed nations will outdo emerging ones.

Indonesia Open: Jwala-Ashwini, Manu-Sameer advance

Indonesia Open: Jwala-Ashwini, Manu-Sameer advance

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Indian shuttlers had a relatively good day in office at the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier badminton tournament in Jakarta on Wednesday, with the women's doubles pair of Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa and the men's team of Manu Attri-B Sumeeth Reddy progressing to the second round.

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Danti is highly focused on diplomatic entities. It may already have full access to internal networks in Indian government organisations.

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'It doesn't look as if any sensible, worldly wise, person is in charge in China.' 'If at all anybody is in charge, it can only be a bunch of bumpkins of whom Xi has become a puppet,' observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

Day after Manila hostage crisis, cops under fire

Day after Manila hostage crisis, cops under fire

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The death toll from Monday's hostage crisis in Manila climbed to 10 early Tuesday, with another hostage succumbing to injuries in a Manila hospital.

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In the most recent show of force, Pyongyang put its military might on display during a parade on April 15 marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of present ruler Kim Jong Un.

Decks cleared for export of Indian mangoes to Australia

Decks cleared for export of Indian mangoes to Australia

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The fruit has to however meet biosecurity standards including irradiation before they are exported.

Amid tensions, Chinese warships head for South China Sea for drills

Amid tensions, Chinese warships head for South China Sea for drills

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Three naval ships of China's Nanhai Fleet left a naval port in Sanya, Hainan Province on Wednesday, kicking off an annual combat drill in the South China Sea, East Indian Ocean and West Pacific, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

India's CAG wins election to UN Board of Auditors

India's CAG wins election to UN Board of Auditors

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

India on Friday won a crucial election to the UN Board of Auditors with its nominee Shashi Kant Sharma, the Comptroller and Auditor General, garnering the largest number of votes.

Rape victim was 'so beautiful' Filipino presidential candidate wishes he had 'been first'

Rape victim was 'so beautiful' Filipino presidential candidate wishes he had 'been first'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Dutere, 71, made a joke in reference to the brutal gang rape and murder of missionary Jacqueline Hamill at a Davao City jail back in 1989.

US won't benefit from Sino-India confrontation: Chinese media

US won't benefit from Sino-India confrontation: Chinese media

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

It also took exception to Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop's call for resolving the Doklam issue peacefully

India finishes with 14 medals in junior Asian wrestling

India finishes with 14 medals in junior Asian wrestling

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

The Indian team bagged a gold and a silver medal on the concluding day of the junior Asian Wrestling Championships at Manila, the Philippines, to finish with an impressive haul of 14 medals.

Majority of Indians support military rule and autocracy: Survey

Majority of Indians support military rule and autocracy: Survey

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

More than four-fifths of Indian citizens trust their government, a latest Pew survey said

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Ten images that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

Stunning winners of this year's Ocean Art underwater photo contest

Stunning winners of this year's Ocean Art underwater photo contest

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The Underwater Photography Guide has announced the winners of their 8th annual Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition: a selection that runs the gamut between beautiful, eye popping and, in the case of the Conservation category winner, tragic and unnerving. This year's contest attracted "thousands" of entries from 78 countries across the world.

Mastering the art of communication for future

Mastering the art of communication for future

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Good command of written and spoken English will become one of the most sought after qualities in the Indian manager of the future.

'I am not a size zero and I'm happy'

'I am not a size zero and I'm happy'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Fashion's newest sweetheart, Parul Shah's inspiring words for aspiring models.

Mary Kom defends World Championship crown

Mary Kom defends World Championship crown

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Indian woman boxer M C Mary Kom on Saturday claimed a historic fifth successive World Championship title, beating Steluta Duta of Romania 16-6 in the final in Bridgetown.

Mary Kom punches her way into World C'ship semis

Mary Kom punches her way into World C'ship semis

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

M C Mary Kom (48kg) remained firmly on course for a historic fifth successive gold by advancing into the semi-finals along with Kavita (+81kg), to assure India two medals at the sixth Women's World Championship in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Has Asean opened the floodgates to Indians?

Has Asean opened the floodgates to Indians?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The agreement on services, if ratified by all member countries, could prove to be a game changer for Indian professionals in education, healthcare & IT.

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Indian students, who are living and studying away from home, tell us how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and what they discovered on their journey back home.

Is our money in the banks safe?

Is our money in the banks safe?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Clearly, the depositors of cooperative banks need the maximum protection.'

Indians are new brand enjoyers

Indians are new brand enjoyers

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Indians are 'new' brand enjoyers who look for variety and give importance to experience, according to the latest 'Eye on Asia Study' released by Grey Group Asia Pacific, a leading marketing communication company.

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Shell transferring thousands of jobs to India

Shell transferring thousands of jobs to India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Royal Dutch Shell has also announced that it would slash 5,000 jobs by year end, including 'hundreds' in Houston as part of a sweeping reorganisation new CEO Peter Voser said is needed to make the company more competitive.

Bopanna-Qureshi score first win of season in Sydney

Bopanna-Qureshi score first win of season in Sydney

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi scored their first victory since reuniting as a team, overcoming a spirited challenge from Jean-Julien Roger and Horia Tecau in the first round of the ATP Apia International, in Sydney on Tuesday.

BPOs eye global footprint to meet customer needs

BPOs eye global footprint to meet customer needs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The demand for global solutions is pushing Indian BPOs to grow aggressively into global centres, said a senior executive. For instance, in the past 18 months, WNS has expanded its presence in the Philippines, Romania, and now Latin America. Analysts believe the trend will only increase in the days ahead, as clients look for outsourcing partners that can support critical processes from multiple delivery centres.