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The end of civilisation as we know it? Not really

The end of civilisation as we know it? Not really

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Ever pragmatic, the Americans are convinced that the future is in the Indo-Pacific.
There is a new Indo-Pacific century, and India has to decide whether it has its eyes on the prize, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Jaguar Land Rover, DHL say strike contingency plans in place

Jaguar Land Rover, DHL say strike contingency plans in place

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Unite union wants a 12.8 per cent pay rise

Govt raises natural gas price to $5.61/unit

Govt raises natural gas price to $5.61/unit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

RIL has been selling gas from KG-D6 at the same price since it started production in April 2009.

UK: Indians to oppose immigration cap by new govt

UK: Indians to oppose immigration cap by new govt

Rediff.com12 May 2010

An influential group representing skilled professionals from India and outside the European Union said on Wednesday any attempt to impose an annual cap on immigration by the David Cameron government will be unworkable and will be opposed.

Rio Tinto to invest for diamond exploration in MP

Rio Tinto to invest for diamond exploration in MP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

British mining major Rio Tinto will be investing Rs 370 crore (rs 3.7 billion), for exploration and mining of diamonds in Madhya Pradesh's Bunder town, over the next three years, a senior State Government official on Monday said.

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The UK became the first country to exit the economic bloc after 47 years of membership following the vote in favour of Brexit in June 2016.

MBT to recruit 2000 more

MBT to recruit 2000 more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

Mahindra British Telecom is planning to recruit an additional 2,000 workers over the next 12 months on expectations of rapid growth in industry.

Forecasting media's future

Forecasting media's future

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Ajit Balakrishnan recalls some lessons from the last time people talked of 'convergence' -- the mid-1990s.

Kylie Jenner slammed for wheelchair shoot

Kylie Jenner slammed for wheelchair shoot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Kylie Jenner's new cover shoot has made some disability advocates very furious.

USL plans Rs 3,000-crore capex

USL plans Rs 3,000-crore capex

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The company will move swiftly to consolidate its recent acquisition of three distilleries and will also take a decision on setting up a Rs 650-crore two-furnace glass plant in Andhra Pradesh, said sources.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

RIL may have to pay up to 30% tax on BP deal

RIL may have to pay up to 30% tax on BP deal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

There will be capital gains tax of 20 per cent with indexation.

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's water future remains very bleak. The monsoon season, which once extended to 4 months, is now down to less than 30 days of heavy rain.

'I would last long time in a show like Bigg Boss'

'I would last long time in a show like Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Apara Mehta and Sudesh Berry share their experience on Maa Exchange.

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The $100-billion SAIC would have a dedicated manufacturing facility in India, and would be the first Chinese automaker to do so.

BP chief to visit India in Oct

BP chief to visit India in Oct

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

British Petroleum chairman Sir John Browne is likely to visit India next month to explore oil and gas opportunities in Asia's third largest economy.

Indian universities may soon match Oxbridge

Indian universities may soon match Oxbridge

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Amidst major funding cuts in British universities, a top US academic has told a London audience that India and China could soon build institutions that match Oxford and Cambridge.

George Clooney's wife Amal expecting twins

George Clooney's wife Amal expecting twins

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

It's raining babies in Hollywood!

PIX: Aamir, Abhishek, Hrithik party with Ed Sheeran

PIX: Aamir, Abhishek, Hrithik party with Ed Sheeran

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Stir at Gurgaon supplier of Marks & Spencer

Stir at Gurgaon supplier of Marks & Spencer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Viva Global has about 400 workers, of which about 100 have been dismissed and another 200 are on an indefinite agitation outside the factory in Gurgaon, says the workers union.

Professional manager, businessman...

Professional manager, businessman...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Ajit Balakrishnan on mapping the Business Serengeti.

Foreign fund biggies make a beeline to India

Foreign fund biggies make a beeline to India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

At least four foreign fund biggies would soon enter the Indian mutual fund industry, a sign that re-affirms overseas interest in the country's stock markets though indices continue to sway.

Investing in success not a crime: Etihad CEO

Investing in success not a crime: Etihad CEO

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Hogan questioned the claims of the airlines campaigning against Etihad.

Oil regulator approves Reliance's pipeline tariff

Oil regulator approves Reliance's pipeline tariff

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Oil regulator PNGRB on Monday approved the tariff that Mukesh Ambani-owned East-West pipeline will charge for transporting gas from Reliance Industries' eastern offshore KG-D6 fields to users.

India cracks human genome, joins elite club

India cracks human genome, joins elite club

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Last week, scientists working with the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in New Delhi decoded the genome of a 52-year-old man from Jharkhand after nine weeks of study -- a first in the country. The feat has helped India join a select club of countries -- the US, UK, Canada, Korea and China.

Tapti gas price hiked by 150%

Tapti gas price hiked by 150%

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

The joint operators of the Panna/Mukta and Tapti oil and gas fields, British energy firm BG Group, Reliance Industries Ltd and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, have hiked the price of natural gas produced from the Tapti field.

50 Years On: Who was the real Veer Savarkar?

50 Years On: Who was the real Veer Savarkar?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'One hopes the younger generation sees Savarkar him for what he was and does not view him through a distorted prism.' 'This is the least one could do for someone who devoted his whole life to Indian freedom struggle, elimination of caste, succour to Dalits, and instilling of strategic culture in India,' says Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Lord Paul cleared in House of Lords expenses row

Lord Paul cleared in House of Lords expenses row

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Paul, Chairman of the Caparo Group of industries, said he was delighted to announce that the police "has informed me that after due consideration, it will no longer be proceeding with any investigation or inquiry in relation to my House of Lords expenses."

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Four veterans of the Indian National Army, an all-women contingent of the 183-year-old Assam Rifles marching down Rajpath and an Indian Air Force aircraft flying using a mix of traditional and biofuel.

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

In its morning update, the Union health ministry said the total number of positive cases has reached 2,16,919 with a record spike of 9,304 new cases since Wednesday 8 am across the country, while the death toll has increased to 6,075 with 260 more fatalities in this period. A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.50 pm, showed a higher number of confirmed cases across the country at 2,17,389 and the death toll at 6,233.

Gandhi's prized possessions to be auctioned in UK

Gandhi's prized possessions to be auctioned in UK

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Over 60 of Mahatma Gandhi's most prized possessions, including a 'charkha' he used in Yerwada Jail during the 'Quit India Movement', will go under the hammer at a leading British auction house on November 5.

India Inc's global investment shrinks in August

India Inc's global investment shrinks in August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Among other major companies, Cox & Kings made a total investment of $39.95 million in four different WOS situated in Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK.

United Kingdom revokes visas to 2 right-wing activists

United Kingdom revokes visas to 2 right-wing activists

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Britain has revoked visas issued to two prominent members of organisations with right-wing leanings from Kerala after the Indian community in the UK complained against their visit.

Why Hazel Keech became Gurbasant Kaur

Why Hazel Keech became Gurbasant Kaur

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

'She was not forced into the decision," a close friend of Yuvraj Singh tells Subhash K Jha.

Softbank's big idea: Talking cars that can read a driver's emotions!

Softbank's big idea: Talking cars that can read a driver's emotions!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Vehicles would be able to offer advice during challenging driving or parking situations, while also providing company to drivers on long, solitary trips

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the national flag and chief ministers and governors addressing the people, with fewer guests in attendance.

Tatas reject 10 mn pounds UK loan

Tatas reject 10 mn pounds UK loan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The money was supposed to be used to develop an electric version of one of its existing models.

RIL loses bid for Canadian firm

RIL loses bid for Canadian firm

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Second setback for the company in less than a month.

Pressure mounts on players to make move on wages; Cagliari to go without one month's wages

Pressure mounts on players to make move on wages; Cagliari to go without one month's wages

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) are in talks with the Premier League over how best to deal with the current suspension of competition, but the moves by some clubs to use the government's furlough scheme has prompted sharp criticism.