News for 'Asia Zone'

Davis Cup: Spain to host Britain; India gets bye in first round

Davis Cup: Spain to host Britain; India gets bye in first round

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Five-times Davis Cup champions Spain will host Britain in the first round of the 2018 competition.

Indian colts lose to China

Indian colts lose to China

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

The Indian boys did a creditable job by advancing to the World Junior Tennis Championship finals after finishing among the top four in the zonal qualifying in Delhi on Saturday

India lose 0-3 to Chinese Taipei

India lose 0-3 to Chinese Taipei

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Indian eves were today thrashed in their final pool B tennis encounter of the Fed Cup Asia-Oceania Zone qualifiers.

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

However, the Indian economy is expected to bounce back in 2021, the World Bank said.

Paes won't be picked for Korea Davis Cup tie

Paes won't be picked for Korea Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The All India Tennis Association may be backing Leander Paes to the hilt in him making the squad for the Rio Olympics, but the veteran star will not be picked in the Davis Cup team despite showing late interest in competing in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie against Korea Republic next month.

Hutch slashes ISD, STD call rates

Hutch slashes ISD, STD call rates

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Hutch on Thursday announced reduction in ISD and STD call rates across all plans, both postpaid and prepaid.

China top Group I, India third

China top Group I, India third

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

China beat Australia 2-0 in the Fed Cup tie, while India registered a 2-1 victory over Korea to finish third.

Meet India's 'barefoot' lawyers!

Meet India's 'barefoot' lawyers!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Geetanjali Krishna looks at how one organisation's unique idea is helping marginalised communities to gain legal access.

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The All India Tennis Association decided against seeking a change of venue for the Davis Cup tie versus Pakistan in Islamabad, scheduled on September 14 and 15.

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'The potential of one such LAC engagement going out of control and leading to heavy casualties cannot be ruled out,' warns Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

IFC to invest in SEZs

IFC to invest in SEZs

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

Distraction of Greece aside, is all well with the world economy?

Distraction of Greece aside, is all well with the world economy?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

In all, 37 central banks around the world have eased monetary policy so far this year to boost growth, fight deflation or both

200 SEZs likely to be exempt from 18.5% MAT

200 SEZs likely to be exempt from 18.5% MAT

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Commerce ministry monitoring remedial measures to promote exports in key markets.

Prakash ready for the Uzbeks

Prakash ready for the Uzbeks

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The Indian Davis Cupper is high on confidence after reaching the quarter-finals of a Challenger event in Notttingham.

India maintain winning streak

India maintain winning streak

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

'India needs a top-100 player'

'India needs a top-100 player'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Market succumbs to late sell-off, ends lower

Market succumbs to late sell-off, ends lower

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The upcoming corporate results season and the approaching Union Budget kept investors on their toes

Sensex gains over 7% in Samvat 2074

Sensex gains over 7% in Samvat 2074

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The broader NSE Nifty, after shuttling between 10,600.25 and 10,491.45 points, ended the last session of Samvat 2074 with a rise of 6 points, or 0.06 per cent, to end at 10,530.

Kirtane lauds juniors' showing

Kirtane lauds juniors' showing

Rediff.com5 May 2004

India's junior Davis Cup team coach said the trio of Jeevan Neduncheziyan, Rupesh Roy and Sanam Singh stayed focused right through the Asia Oceania Zone tournament.

FDI cap on trading in SEZs set to go

FDI cap on trading in SEZs set to go

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Mahesh Bhupathi to replace Anand Amritraj as Davis Cup captain

Mahesh Bhupathi to replace Anand Amritraj as Davis Cup captain

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Indian tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi was named the new non-playing captain of the Davis Cup team and will take charge after the Asia/Oceania zone group I home tie against New Zealand in Pune from February 3 to 5. The tie against New Zealand will be Anand Amritraj's last tie as non-playing captain as AITA wants to give him a "farewell". Multiple Grand Slam winner Bhupathi was the hot favourite the moment AITA decided to replace Amritraj.

Will selectors pick Paes in Davis Cup team?

Will selectors pick Paes in Davis Cup team?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Senior pro Leander Paes's place in the Indian Davis Cup team will be up for discussion when the AITA Selection Committee meets on Monday to pick the squad for the upcoming Asia/Oceania Zone tie against Uzbekistan.

Good news about the rupee fall

Good news about the rupee fall

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Recovery in US gives extra boost to IT/ITeS office deals in Bangalore and the National Capital Region.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

No Indian on board Malaysian aircraft: Govt

No Indian on board Malaysian aircraft: Govt

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Terming as "unfortunate" the loss of lives in the Malaysian Airlines tragedy, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Friday said there was no Indian on board the aircraft.

Time stands still for Indian soccer

Time stands still for Indian soccer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

India is ranked 139th in the world and 27th among the 45 Asian nations.

IFC eyes SEZs for equity investment

IFC eyes SEZs for equity investment

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

International Finance Corporation, which plans to hike its India exposure to $1.5 billion by 2007, is eager to invest in the equity of special economic zones, including the Rs 4,950 crore (Rs 49.50 billion) Maha Mumbai SEZ.

Japan stun India in Davis Cup

Japan stun India in Davis Cup

Rediff.com11 Apr 2004

Japan clinched the tie 3-2 after Gouichi Motomura beat Leander Paes in the deciding rubber of the Asia-Oceania zone Group One second round tie.

Amritraj to open against Japan

Amritraj to open against Japan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2004

He will take on Gouichi Motomura in the opening singles, while Leander Paes meets Takao Suzuki, in the Davis Cup tie against Japan, from April 9 to 11.

Stocks stage relief rally as trade war fears ebb

Stocks stage relief rally as trade war fears ebb

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The BSE Sensex zoomed 318 points to end at 33,351.57, while the broader Nifty spurted 88 points to 10,242.65.

Paes is saviour again

Paes is saviour again

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

India and New Zealand were tied 1-1 after the opening singles in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania zone Group 1 first round match.

China outclass India in Fed Cup

China outclass India in Fed Cup

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Jie Zheng beat Rushmi Chakravarthi 6-3, 6-0 and Na Li tamed Shikha Uberoi 6-1, 6-2 to give China a 2-0 lead.

India canter in Fed Cup opener

India canter in Fed Cup opener

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

India blanked Singapore, primarily junior players, 3-0 in the Asia Oceania zone group 1 tie.

We now think of our own people as enemies

We now think of our own people as enemies

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'We have unleashed a nastiness and viciousness in ourselves that had been bottled up before.' 'This government has helped uncork it, possible forever, and to my mind that is its most significant achievement.'

Amazon's new Hyderabad campus is its largest in the world

Amazon's new Hyderabad campus is its largest in the world

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Amazon's single largest building is also the single largest building in Hyderabad city. Spread over 9.5 acres, this multi-storied building comprises of 290 conference rooms, casual and collaborative work spaces that will house 15,000 employees, along with private areas, interfaith prayer rooms, mothers room, quiet rooms, showers, unisex rest rooms and a huge cafeteria besides a helipad on the building roof.

Paes set to take on the Chinese

Paes set to take on the Chinese

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

The Indian Davis Cup captain feels the two-month injury lay-off will not hamper his performance in the Asia-Oceania zone match from March 4 to 6.

India bans import of cosmetics tested on animals

India bans import of cosmetics tested on animals

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Months after announcing a ban on testing of cosmetics on animals, India has banned import of such products and become the first "cruelty-free" cosmetics zone in South Asia.