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Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The sale will be quicker if an Indian private bank buys it; it will take longer for regulatory clearances if a foreign bank or an NBFC buys it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

France to play Davis Cup final against Belgium in Lille

France to play Davis Cup final against Belgium in Lille

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The tie will be played on a hard court indoor surface with the roof closed.

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

World leaders voiced solidarity with the United Kingdom after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament.

India's Covid vaccine hope rolls over to 2021; panel to meet again on Jan 1

India's Covid vaccine hope rolls over to 2021; panel to meet again on Jan 1

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The expert committee sought more information from Serum Institute regarding the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

No! That can't be Trump shopping

No! That can't be Trump shopping

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Looks what these folks are up to!

Lyles runs year's second fastest 200m in Paris

Lyles runs year's second fastest 200m in Paris

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

World championship favourite Noah Lyles stormed to the year's second fastest 200 metres, 19.65 seconds, as he returned to competition at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Saturday. Reigning World champion Ramil Guliyev of Turkey was more than three-tenths of a second adrift in 20.01 and Canadian Aaron Brown finished third in 20.13.

Empty spaces amid coronavirus

Empty spaces amid coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Cinemas, stadiums, town squares and other public gathering places are devoid of people as the coronavirus spreads to at least 118 countries around the world. As of Thursday, the Johns Hopkins University tracker says 1,26,258 people have contracted the disease and 4,638 have died across the globe. The vast majority of the victims have been in China but the country said on Thursday that it had only 15 new cases. The outbreak also claimed its most high-profile victim so far when Hollywood star Tom Hanks announced he and his wife, Rita Wilson, had tested positive. The couple, who are in Australia where Hanks is making a film about Elvis, said they had felt "a bit tired, like we had colds" before being "found to be positive" Take a look.

Why is #GirlsGetEqual Challenge trending?

Why is #GirlsGetEqual Challenge trending?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Celebrities are taking a stand on gender equality.

Jet unveils overseas expansion plans

Jet unveils overseas expansion plans

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Unveiling its plans for the newly created hub at Brussels, Jet Airways today said it would operate five flights a day from India to the Belgian capital and provide seamless connections for onward journey to the US and Canada.

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Britain is due to leave the European Union by October 31, with Johnson racing against time to strike a deal to meet that deadline.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

Post Etihad deal, Jet signals shift in flight plan

Post Etihad deal, Jet signals shift in flight plan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Jet will require short-haul Boeing 737s to feed the traffic to Abu Dhabi, Etihad's home base and hub.

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Unless the Taliban goofs up in a big way, which seems highly unlikely, we are looking at a regime that will be around for quite a long while and present a level of governance that the puppets of the richest and most advanced countries failed to provide, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

'We have got Brexit done and we can now take full advantage of the fantastic opportunities available to us as an independent trading nation, striking trade deals with other partners around the world,' Downing Street said in a statement.

Manhunt launched as Paris attack suspect goes on the run

Manhunt launched as Paris attack suspect goes on the run

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A huge search operation is under way for surviving members of the Islamist group that killed 129 people in Paris on Friday night, and their accomplices.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We don't need to hinge India-UK relations on shared hostility toward China,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Isinbayeva vaults and entertains

Isinbayeva vaults and entertains

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

The lure of Manchester United enough to keep 'special' Januzaj?

The lure of Manchester United enough to keep 'special' Januzaj?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Adnan Januzaj's eye-catching first Premier League start for Manchester United in their 2-1 win at Sunderland on Saturday impressed manager David Moyes but appeared not enough to send him rushing to lock the 18-year-old in to a new long-term deal.

'Fine balance needed on market access for FTA'

'Fine balance needed on market access for FTA'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and European Union Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht concluded another round of talks on Monday at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, which the Commission said 'provided a renewed momentum to bring the negotiations forward'.

India-EU trade pact talks inconclusive

India-EU trade pact talks inconclusive

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

India clearly told the EU it would 'not accept' any further concession, as far as the automobile sector was concerned.

Good idea to retire after 2016 Olympics, says Bolt

Good idea to retire after 2016 Olympics, says Bolt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Jamaican track star Usain Bolt is considering retiring after the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. But any plans of going out to grass at the age of 30 will come after three more years of domination that could include a pop at the Commonwealth Games next year and another shot at bettering his own 200m world record.

10 foods that are good for your GUT

10 foods that are good for your GUT

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Green vegetables contain a high amount of soluble and insoluble fiber to balance your good and bad gut bacteria.

PHOTOS: US President Obama dances the Tango in Argentina

PHOTOS: US President Obama dances the Tango in Argentina

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Barack Obama and Michelle showed off their moves at the end of a state dinner in Argentina.

Mango import ban: EU to send high-powered delegation to India

Mango import ban: EU to send high-powered delegation to India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Indian mango growers are suffering daily and some have been bankrupted.

Report warns of Afghan govt collapse after NATO pull out

Report warns of Afghan govt collapse after NATO pull out

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The Afghan government could collapse following the departure of NATO forces in 2014, especially if the presidential elections that year are fraudulent, a report has warned.

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The move is likely to impact Jet's operations out of Belgium and India.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

'Some neighbours' don't understand issues can be resolved peacefully: Modi

'Some neighbours' don't understand issues can be resolved peacefully: Modi

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

In a veiled dig at Pakistan, PM Modi said "some neighbours" don't understand that issues can be resolved peacefully by talks as he cited the example of Bangladesh.

Zurich Diamond League: Neeraj withdraws after suffering groin injury

Zurich Diamond League: Neeraj withdraws after suffering groin injury

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The 19-year-old Indian junior world record holder did not attempt his fifth and final throws due to the injury and his first round effort of 83.80m fetched him a seventh place finish in a strong eight-man field in Zurich on Thursday.

Rupee extends losses to 66.71, down 18 paise

Rupee extends losses to 66.71, down 18 paise

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

The rupee has dropped by 21 paise or 0.32 per cent in the last two sessions.

EU leaders to meet on rescue package for Greece

EU leaders to meet on rescue package for Greece

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

European Union leaders are expected to clear the way for releasing 31.5 billion euro ($41 billion) in urgently-needed financial assistance for debt-stricken Greece at their two-day summit which opens in Brussels today.

Somali pirates target oil tanker; 5 Indians taken hostage

Somali pirates target oil tanker; 5 Indians taken hostage

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

On December 17, heavily-armed pirates stormed a German oil tanker SP Brussels belonging to the Medallion Marine company. They went on to loot the ship and took hostage five Indian sailors.

FDI in multi-brand retail: Govt to seek Bihar's support

FDI in multi-brand retail: Govt to seek Bihar's support

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The minister, who was in Brussels on a two-day visit, said that seven Chief Minsters including Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Assam, Rajasthan and Kerala have already given their written commitment on allowing FDI in the sector.

Setback for India: US won't declare Pakistan a 'terrorist state'

Setback for India: US won't declare Pakistan a 'terrorist state'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The US also called for a "meaningful dialogue" between India and Pakistan to address differences including the Kashmir issue and to bring down the recent tensions.

Paris turns off Eiffel Tower lights for Aleppo

Paris turns off Eiffel Tower lights for Aleppo

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The monument was plunged into darkness in what Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said was a protest at the 'unbearable' situation for civilians in the city where fighting raged during the day.

Independent Greeks stay with Tsipras, give limited bailout backing

Independent Greeks stay with Tsipras, give limited bailout backing

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The junior coalition partner of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pledged on Tuesday to continue support for the government.

10 nutritious foods that help you LOSE weight

10 nutritious foods that help you LOSE weight

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

If you want to shed the pounds without staying hungry, here are 10 foods that will actually help you do just that.

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The two leader spoke privately for about 20 minutes.