News for '-though-india'

With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India

With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Google has partnered with cab operators Ola and Uber, and a user can seamlessly book a cab with just one tap. This service is available in 27 cities across India

Don't blame pitch for Motera debacle: Daljit Singh

Don't blame pitch for Motera debacle: Daljit Singh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

India's dismissal for a mere 76 runs in the second Test in Ahmedabad on Thursday may have been blamed on the pitch, but the chairman of BCCI's Ground and Pitch Committee insists there is no devil in the 22-yard strip.

Global fashion brands might give 'Made in India' label a miss

Global fashion brands might give 'Made in India' label a miss

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

China accounts for more than one-third of the apparel export market

Will Putin's India visit break the ice over 5th gen fighter jet

Will Putin's India visit break the ice over 5th gen fighter jet

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian and Russian officials will be holding talks on the multi-billion dollar Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft joint project.

Indian food, drugs 2nd on US refusal list

Indian food, drugs 2nd on US refusal list

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

With 1,610 cases of detention of food and medicine consignments at various US ports of entry during the last 11 months, the products of Indian origin received the second largest number of import refusal reports (IRRs).

Best way to deal with capital inflows

Best way to deal with capital inflows

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

The "band-aid" approach to managing capital inflows and rupee appreciation leaves a lot to be desired.

Your mobile could be your wallet...

Your mobile could be your wallet...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

But not before the concept clears regulatory roadblocks.

India, the lowest polluter: Environment Minister

India, the lowest polluter: Environment Minister

Rediff.com17 May 2007

India is mobilising developing nations to voice concern over high industrial emission levels of developed countries which is augmenting global warming, Environment and Forests Minister A Raja said on Thursday.

Slow 4G run rate casts shadow on telecom sector

Slow 4G run rate casts shadow on telecom sector

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

A year after Bharti Airtel launched 4G services, there are only 6.5 mn users in the country

India's Agni missiles broke UN limits, says Chinese media

India's Agni missiles broke UN limits, says Chinese media

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Pakistan should also be accorded the same 'privilege', the Global Times said.

After 6 years of toil, India and Japan ink historic nuclear deal

After 6 years of toil, India and Japan ink historic nuclear deal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The deal would allow Japan to export nuclear technology to India.

India among top 6 markets for reliable workforce globally

India among top 6 markets for reliable workforce globally

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The report further noted that the top five markets for contingent workforce engagement in the Asia Pacific are India, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore.

'India can still compete in global nano race'

'India can still compete in global nano race'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Speaking about the field that India could enter when it came to commercial application of nano science and technology, Rao suggested that India foray into manufacturing sensors.

Bofors re-enters Indian armaments market

Bofors re-enters Indian armaments market

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

After almost two decades, Swedish armaments major Bofors has re-entered the Indian market in its new avatar BAe Systems SWS Defence by signing an agreement with the Ordnance Factories Board to upgrade air defence guns.

India to press for Rana, Headley's girlfriends' access

India to press for Rana, Headley's girlfriends' access

Rediff.com16 May 2013

India is likely to press for access to Tahawwur Hussain Rana, and wife and two girlfriends of Mumbai attack terrorist David Headley during Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's visit to the United States next week.

Pak, Iran hold talks on IPI gas pipeline

Pak, Iran hold talks on IPI gas pipeline

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Pakistan and Iran are holding three-day talks in Islamabad on the multi-billion dollar Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project though India is not participating in the parleys as differences on some key issues remain to be settled.

IT firms to make graduates 'employable'

IT firms to make graduates 'employable'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

Though India churns out over 325,000 lakh engineering graduates every year, experts say just a third of these are actually "industry-ready".

Sports Shorts: Manpreet suspended for doping; Kashyap knocks out top seed

Sports Shorts: Manpreet suspended for doping; Kashyap knocks out top seed

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap knocked out top seed Lee Hyun Il of Korea in the men's singles opening round of the US Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament in Anaheim, United States.

Marsh digs in to put Australia in control at MCG

Marsh digs in to put Australia in control at MCG

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Batsman Shaun Marsh struck a fighting half-century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday to drive Australia to a commanding 326-run lead over India at the close of day four.

President's prescription for higher growth

President's prescription for higher growth

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Inaugurating the first Engineers Conclave, 2013, Pranab Mukherjee said it is happening at a time when the world is beginning to emerge from the global economic crisis.

In pursuit of bigger dreams

In pursuit of bigger dreams

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

With the launch of GSLV-MK III, slated for April, it will be able to cater to bigger satellites as well.

India likely to get a booster on crude oil and trade fronts

India likely to get a booster on crude oil and trade fronts

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

With Iran reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme, India is expected to be one of the major gainers.

Beware of political risk the India markets face!

Beware of political risk the India markets face!

Rediff.com9 May 2016

It's easy to say investors should focus on fundamentals but this risk can have a significant and lasting impact

Some MIND BLOWING facts about Men in Blue

Some MIND BLOWING facts about Men in Blue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Key facts on the India squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup.

Dravid eyes clean sweep against Bangladesh

Dravid eyes clean sweep against Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 May 2007

After scoring a convincing 46-run win over Bangladesh, India are looking to blank the hosts.

India has no right to assess asylum seekers in Aus: Senator

India has no right to assess asylum seekers in Aus: Senator

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

An Australian senator has criticised the government's decision to allow the Indian consular officials to assess the identity of 157 asylum seekers currently being held in a detention centre in the country.

Global wildlife population to plummet 67 per cent by 2020

Global wildlife population to plummet 67 per cent by 2020

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

According to a report, global populations of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles have already declined by 58 per cent between 1970 and 2012.

Mass unemployment and social unrest are looming ahead

Mass unemployment and social unrest are looming ahead

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The more one thinks about it, the more difficult it is to see how India will be able to reap the benefits of a demographic dividend, says Aakar Patel.

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels New Zealand are the dark horses even though India and South Africa will challenge Australia for the trophy.

Despite deal, India's payment issues with Iran persist

Despite deal, India's payment issues with Iran persist

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

India owes Iran around $8.8 billion primarily on account of crude oil imports.

Pakistan may beat India in educational outsourcing

Pakistan may beat India in educational outsourcing

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Pakistan is likely to do better than India in capturing the global Educational Services Outsourcing market, which is estimated to grow by 90 per cent in the US alone in next ten years.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in 1994

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in 1994

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Reader Gopi Mamidipudi sent us a picture of Sachin Tendulkar.

India: Small cars are on a roll

India: Small cars are on a roll

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

India rejects Pak's demand for US intervention on Kashmir

India rejects Pak's demand for US intervention on Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Rejecting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's demand for United States intervention in resolving the Kashmir issue, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday said India will not accept this as the matter is a bilateral one agreed to between the two nations.

US should help resolve dangerous Kashmir issue: Sharif

US should help resolve dangerous Kashmir issue: Sharif

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Days ahead of his meeting with President Barack Obama, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday sought United States' intervention in resolving the Kashmir issue.

Rupee set for 5th yearly loss; 65-70 becomes new normal

Rupee set for 5th yearly loss; 65-70 becomes new normal

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The rupee closed at Rs 66.21 in its last trading session.

Absence of leg-spinner will cost India dear: Prasanna

Absence of leg-spinner will cost India dear: Prasanna

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

- 'Unless and until they finalise the combination of pace and spin, it will be extremely difficult for the team to progress beyond the quarter-finals' - 'It is up to the team management what they want from Patel'

My main aim is to stay in top form during the 2016 Olympics, says Chandela

My main aim is to stay in top form during the 2016 Olympics, says Chandela

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Young Apurvi Chandela wants to be at the 'top of her game' as she aims for a maiden Olympic appearance at next year's Rio Games by fulfilling the stringent selection criteria that the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) has set for the Indian shooters.

'Feel privileged that I was able to achieve the no.1 ranking'

'Feel privileged that I was able to achieve the no.1 ranking'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

There has been many cherished moments in her eventful tennis journey during the last decade but the enormity of becoming World No 1 is such that Sania Mirza has been left with a "surreal feeling" even though she had always dreamt of achieving this feat.