News for '-the-philippines'

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

PM Modi proposed a USD one billion line of credit to promote projects that support physical and digital connectivity between India and ASEAN.

Indian expat to carry Olympic torch

Indian expat to carry Olympic torch

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Meena Barot, an Indian businesswoman has been chosen among eight foreigners to carry the Olympic torch on Chinese soil in August next year.

US plan to station military aircraft in India? Govt denies

US plan to station military aircraft in India? Govt denies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

A top US Air Force official's remarks that his country is planning to station a military aircraft in Thiruvananthapuram as part of its policy of encircling China with defence bases has created flutters in New Delhi and the government has dismissed any such possibility.

IT: India lowest paymaster

IT: India lowest paymaster

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

The survey compared the total annual cash compensation and total remuneration information for IT staff in 6,545 companies across 35 different countries

Flood-tolerant rice will help Indian farmers

Flood-tolerant rice will help Indian farmers

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Scientists have identified a gene that allows rice plants to survive floods; a development that could help poor farmers especially in India who are having a tough time braving floods.

72 killed in fire at footwear factory in Philippines

72 killed in fire at footwear factory in Philippines

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A fire that engulfed a footwear factory in the northern Philippines has killed 72 people.

Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley in farewell fight

Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley in farewell fight

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Manny Pacquiao defeated Timothy Bradley by unanimous decision in the rubber match between the fighters on Saturday, prevailing in what the Filipino has said is the final fight of his career. Pacquiao, who bounced back from a controversial split-decision defeat to Bradley in 2012 with a decisive win two years later, delivered the final blow in their welterweight clash in Las Vegas as all three judges scored it 116-110 in his favor. With fans chanting 'Manny' at the conclusion, Pacquiao (58-6-2) maintained that he is heading into retirement and continuing his political career in the Philippines. "I have a commitment to my family that I'm going to retire after this and we don't know," Pacquiao told ringside reporters.

28 killed, dozens more feared dead in Philippines factory fire

28 killed, dozens more feared dead in Philippines factory fire

Rediff.com13 May 2015

At least 28 people have been killed and dozens more feared dead in a fire that blazed through a slipper factory in Sitio Gitna, Barangay Ugong in Valenzuela City on Wednesday.

ITC-Marubeni to focus on China

ITC-Marubeni to focus on China

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The recent tie-up between ITC and Japanese trading company Marubeni would focus on China, Vietnam and the Philippines apart from Japanese and the domestic market.

Singapore Airlines offers to buy rest of Tiger Airways

Singapore Airlines offers to buy rest of Tiger Airways

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Tiger operates Airbus A320s and was set up by SIA and Singapore's national investment firm, Temasek Holdings, in 2004.

Glitches hit Mayweather-Pacquiao pay-per-view broadcast

Glitches hit Mayweather-Pacquiao pay-per-view broadcast

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Customers of US cable companies took to social media on Saturday to report problems ordering the pay-per-view (PPV) for the boxing megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which was expected to smash records.

Philippine port operator gets security nod

Philippine port operator gets security nod

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

After a delay of four months, Indian intelligence agencies have given security clearance to International Container Terminal Services Inc

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

During the 13th annual summit, the two prime ministers reviewed developments in bilateral relations and explored new areas of cooperation, focusing on shared vision for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, where China is flexing its muscles.

8 of Bali Nine leaders executed by firing squad in Indonesia

8 of Bali Nine leaders executed by firing squad in Indonesia

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

"We've carried out the executions," an attorney general official told the Jakarta Post.

Aegis on the lookout for buyouts

Aegis on the lookout for buyouts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

The Essar group firm is in talks with 7-10 companies for a "strategic fit", as it races to become a $500 million company by 2010. In some of these cases the due diligence process is in progress. Aegis is looking at firms in the US, South America and the Philippines.

French skiers found alive after accident

French skiers found alive after accident

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The French tourists led by ace heli-skiier Sylvian Saudan were on an expedition in the region. The other persons were Julian Coubas, Diana Schlegel and M Lucian.

Kashmir: What Rajnath told Japan's Abe

Kashmir: What Rajnath told Japan's Abe

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'Singh apprised the Japanese leaders about Islamabad's 'evil design' on Kashmir at a time when Pakistan has decided to internationalise the issue.'

Defence: China spends 2.5 times more than India

Defence: China spends 2.5 times more than India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

'The Chinese being focussed more seawards is definitely better for India with China being the looming threat along our land borders,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

China's super rich grows record high

China's super rich grows record high

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The total assets of the superrich soared to 31 trillion yuan.

How Deepak Chopra is changing comic book industry

How Deepak Chopra is changing comic book industry

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Virgin Comics -- founded by Sharad Devarajan, Suresh Seetharaman and Deepak Chopra -- is redefining the comic book industry with tales based on eastern myths.

PHOTOS: Hollywood descends upon Vegas for royal megabout

PHOTOS: Hollywood descends upon Vegas for royal megabout

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. preserved his unbeaten record as a professional with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in their welterweight mega bout at theMGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.

Boxer Pacquiao to come back from retirement later this year?

Boxer Pacquiao to come back from retirement later this year?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Manny Pacquiao is planning to fight again later this year, just three months after announcing his retirement from boxing, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Talks with US on N-deal agreement soon: PM

Talks with US on N-deal agreement soon: PM

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Dr Singh said there was general support that civil nuclear energy be considered as an option to meet the need for clean energy and that this deserved greater attention of the international community.

PM to seek consensus on FTA

PM to seek consensus on FTA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

With India and the Asean clearing a major roadblock to a proposed free trade agreement, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to seek a broad consensus for its early implementation during the India-Asean Summit in Philippines.

Magsaysay award for Delhi activist

Magsaysay award for Delhi activist

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Arvind Kejriwal is the founder of Delhi-based organisation Parivartan

First Look: A toast for the President

First Look: A toast for the President

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

President Arroyo with President Kalam in Manila.

Saina through to third round

Saina through to third round

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

The 16-year-old Indian badminton ace will meet China's Wen Cheng, at the Asian Junior championships.

Sania to team with Bopanna

Sania to team with Bopanna

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

India takes on China in the opening match of the Asian Hopman Cup team tennis tournament.

Emerging markets: Sensex ranks 7th

Emerging markets: Sensex ranks 7th

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Shanghai tops returns charts among emerging markets.

India to host multi-nation naval exercises

India to host multi-nation naval exercises

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

The multi-nation exercises were slated to be held in January 2005, but were postponed because of the tsunami tragedy.

India needs brain drain!

India needs brain drain!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.

Maruti to export Alto to UAE, SE Asia

Maruti to export Alto to UAE, SE Asia

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

The company, which has set an export target of around 2,20,000 units by 2010, is spreading into new markets like the UAE,Philippines and Indonesia.

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Experienced Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will make his fifth appearance at the US Open next week after Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee withdrew due to personal reasons.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Without taking names India, US call for freedom of navigation

Without taking names India, US call for freedom of navigation

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The India-US joint statement said as responsible stewards in the Indo-Pacific region, Trump and Modi agreed that a close partnership between the United States and India is central to peace and stability in the region.

Remitting money could soon be an SMS away

Remitting money could soon be an SMS away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Global pilot project set to revolutionise remittances.

India seeks closer engagement with East Asia: PM

India seeks closer engagement with East Asia: PM

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will leave for the 5th Indo-Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit and the 2nd East Asian summit to be held in Cebu, Philippines on Saturday morning.

Indians 3rd largest migrant group in Australia

Indians 3rd largest migrant group in Australia

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Of the 10,600 permanent arrivals in May this year, 10 per cent were Indians, up 6.6 per cent from the same month last year, ahead of China (eight per cent).