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6 Nations That Drink The Most

6 Nations That Drink The Most

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Across the globe, drinking habits paint a fascinating picture. Which countries have the highest consumption of alcohol?

Kanimozhi's Mission Possible In Russia

Kanimozhi's Mission Possible In Russia

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Kanimozhi Karunanidhi-led delegation is visiting five European nations to garner support for India's campaign against cross-border terrorism.

Op Sindoor: Diplomatic missions push for decisive anti-terror action

Op Sindoor: Diplomatic missions push for decisive anti-terror action

Rediff.com30 May 2025

All-party parliamentary delegations on Friday met leaders and diplomats from several countries to galvanise international action against terrorists and decisively counter the tactics of those who perpetrate, support and sponsor cross-border terror activities against India.

Despite Sanctions, India's Russian Oil Imports Surge

Despite Sanctions, India's Russian Oil Imports Surge

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Russian shipments averaged 1.67 million barrels per day in January compared to 1.48 million bpd in December and 1.53 million bpd a year earlier.

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Putin will not be bound by any kind of deal he would sign with the US.'

Baltic rises, but leaves shipping stocks dry

Baltic rises, but leaves shipping stocks dry

Rediff.com18 May 2010

While the stock markets across the world have fallen on the back of the credit crisis in Greece and its contagion effect, shipping rates for dry bulk carriers have firmed up since the development.

Shipping cos gain as Baltic Dry index touches 10-year high

Shipping cos gain as Baltic Dry index touches 10-year high

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Meanwhile, with China switching its trading partners due to geo-political issues, increased trade with South Africa for bauxite and with the US for coal is also auguring well for vessels with tonne miles going up.

Indian IT cos expand base in Baltic states

Indian IT cos expand base in Baltic states

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Most Indian IT firms, including TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Mindtree, Infotech and Sasken, which started their operations in the region with a small base, have expanded their base fast.

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Denmark is opposed to Russian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics next year even under a neutral flag

Manushi, Rakul, Rashmika Wear The Colour of 2024

Manushi, Rakul, Rashmika Wear The Colour of 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

These Bollywood beauties who show you how to rock the colour of 2024.

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A Russian tennis player was refused boarding by a Polish airlines and then denied a ticket by German airlines Lufthansa.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus

Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

IOC is desperate to avoid the sporting event being torn asunder by the bloody conflict unfolding in Ukraine.

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

A simple Estonian soup that's much tastier than you imagine.

Get over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar

Get over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The minister said this underlying resentment and pain of those countries regarding the global economy was building up for the last 15-20 years and the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict resulted in prices of energy and food items going up.

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Poland, Britain against allowing Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris Games

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

PHOTOS: International Army Games 2019

PHOTOS: International Army Games 2019

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

India is hosting the fifth Army International Scout Masters Competition as part of the games in Jaisalmer .

IOC: Bow to demands to ban Russian or risk boycott

IOC: Bow to demands to ban Russian or risk boycott

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

IOC hate the idea of a boycott of the biggest money-spinner in world sport.

'My life is very adventurous'

'My life is very adventurous'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'I don't want my life to be a rat race. I want it to be an adventure.

Vladimir Putin, 70

Vladimir Putin, 70

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the Russian tsar's life...

Jaishankar to attend meeting of SCO foreign ministers in Russia

Jaishankar to attend meeting of SCO foreign ministers in Russia

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

"The external affairs minister will be visiting Moscow to attend the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers' meeting which is scheduled on September 10," spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivstava said at an online media briefing.

US sanctions Russia for 'beginning' invasion of Ukraine

US sanctions Russia for 'beginning' invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Biden said the US will continue to escalate sanctions if Russia escalates.

Another coronavirus fallout: India's shipping business

Another coronavirus fallout: India's shipping business

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

'The coronavirus impact is much bigger than what the market had predicted. We are helpless and simply watching the market at present. Nothing can be done,' said Anil Devli, chief executive officer (CEO) of Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA).

The looming winter of discontent that awaits India

The looming winter of discontent that awaits India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The dreary, cold months from December to February may prove to be the undoing of many a nation as they grapple with sky-high fuel prices - a result of the Ukraine conflict and the pandemic. Many - Europe, South Korea, Japan, and China - will still pull through on the strength of their wealth or because of strong storage infrastructure. But India will have its back to the wall. Signs of liquefied natural gas (LNG) rates hitting new records this winter are already evident.

US issues another warning to Russia over Ukraine

US issues another warning to Russia over Ukraine

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that the United States is actively working to reach a diplomatic solution to de-escalate the crisis.

PIX: Tennis stars flaunt their hot-bodies

PIX: Tennis stars flaunt their hot-bodies

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Caroline Wozniacki has been making the most of her holidays in the Maldives.

Doval walks out of SCO NSAs' meet over 'new' Pak map

Doval walks out of SCO NSAs' meet over 'new' Pak map

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Government sources said the Pakistani action was "blatant violation" of the SCO charter and against all its established norms of safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of SCO member states.

India withdraws from multilateral war exercise in Russia

India withdraws from multilateral war exercise in Russia

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

India is likely to convey to Russia that its troops would not be participating in the multinational military exercise Kavkaz-2020 where Chinese and Pakistani troops are also going to be there.

World Cup goals: Scored in Russia, made in Poland

World Cup goals: Scored in Russia, made in Poland

Rediff.com22 May 2018

It takes artistry to win the World Cup -- and to make the goals that the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming at next month.

It's Moscow, not Crimea, that's the real target, stupid!

It's Moscow, not Crimea, that's the real target, stupid!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Events in the Ukraine have a relevance that goes beyond Ukraine itself, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal, himself a former Indian ambassador to Russia. The plot is aimed at bringing about regime change today in the Ukraine and tomorrow in Russia itself.

The man with a unique taste for Indian wine

The man with a unique taste for Indian wine

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Viswanathan, Reliance Capital set to close stake buy in Sula Vineyards.

NATO's BIGGEST war games in Russia's backyard

NATO's BIGGEST war games in Russia's backyard

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Ignoring Russia's concerns, member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on Wednesday kick-started one of the military alliance's biggest war games in years.

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russia and China have a broad consensus today on almost all core issues related to global strategic stability, which is unprecedented in modern history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PHOTOS: The Adventures of Vladimir Putin

PHOTOS: The Adventures of Vladimir Putin

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is known for his penchant for adventurous stunts, dived to the bottom of the Baltic Sea aboard a submersible to explore the wreck of a ship that sank in 1869, for his latest adventurous stunt.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

These eight images show the wonderfully weird world around us.

Indian Navy's new stealth frigate launched

Indian Navy's new stealth frigate launched

Rediff.com27 May 2011

A new Talwar class stealth frigate built by Russia for the Indian Navy was launched at a solemn ceremony at Yantar Shipyard in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.

Rajnath heads to Russia to attend SCO meet; won't meet Chinese counterpart

Rajnath heads to Russia to attend SCO meet; won't meet Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The meeting is taking place under the shadow of a fierce border row between India and China, both members of the influential bloc.

Hitler's holiday resort to become a luxury hotel

Hitler's holiday resort to become a luxury hotel

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

German dictator Adolf Hitler's Nazi holiday resort, which spans nearly three miles along the coast of the Baltic island of Ruegen, will soon be converted into a 400-bed luxury hotel and 400 apartments, a media report said.