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India asks UK to extradite Mallya, 59 others

India asks UK to extradite Mallya, 59 others

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Sources said India expects forward movement in Mallya's extradition from the United Kingdom following the talks.

'450,000 illegal immigrants in US are from India'

'450,000 illegal immigrants in US are from India'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Indians constitute 4 per cent of the total illegal immigrants living in the US, a country where the overall unauthorised immigrant population has remained unchanged since 2009, a latest report has said.

A distracted America is set to pull back from Asia

A distracted America is set to pull back from Asia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'Clearly, from the Indian viewpoint, the US retrenchment from Asia cannot be happening as good news.' 'The abandonment of the US' pivot to Asia exposes the US-Indian partnership to be a mere transactional relationship,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

The world in the era of Donald Trump

The world in the era of Donald Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The US foreign and security policy establishment, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, apprehends that Trump may compel them to exorcise the 'unipolar predicament', and bring foreign and security policies to reflect the desires and priorities of the American public.

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The stability and pragmatism of Carlos Queiroz's seven-year reign has firmly established Iran's as Asia's number one team, but the nation will go to the World Cup hoping to advance for the first time to the knockout phase.

PHOTOS: Tottenham stun champions Real Madrid

PHOTOS: Tottenham stun champions Real Madrid

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Dele Alli condemned Champions League holders Real Madrid to a horrendous Wembley debut with two goals as Tottenham Hotspur reached the last 16 with a stunning 3-1 victory.

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Rediff.com2 May 2018

He noted that the infrastructure in India has come 'quite a ways' since Apple began to put a lot of energy in the Indian market 'because of their leadership and so forth.'

'Nehru was eclectic, and brilliant'

'Nehru was eclectic, and brilliant'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Historian Stanley Wolpert, author of several books on India, passed into the ages recently. We remember Professor Wolpert with Rajeev Srinivasan's March 1997 interview published on the occasion of his controversial book on Jawaharlal Nehru.

Markets break record-hitting spree, end lower

Markets break record-hitting spree, end lower

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Shares of IT companies were in focus with the Nifty IT and S&P BSE IT index gaining more than 2% in an otherwise lower market

The business of Indian diplomacy is business

The business of Indian diplomacy is business

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Making it easier to do business is a key element of our strategy, says Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.

800 plus attacks on refugee shelters in Germany

800 plus attacks on refugee shelters in Germany

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

As German makes provisions to accept 800,000 refugees this year, the nation is split vertically on the crisis with refugee shelters attacked with Molotov cocktails and swastika signs painted outside many refugee homes.

Good news! Foreign, Indian airlines offer big discounts

Good news! Foreign, Indian airlines offer big discounts

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Aiming at attracting Indian travellers to major global and domestic destinations, foreign and Indian carriers are vying with each other by offering discounted tickets.

New Milan coach Mihajlovic out to prove his worth on big stage

New Milan coach Mihajlovic out to prove his worth on big stage

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

New AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic is known for his hot temper and iron will and fans will hope those traits inspire rather than alienate his players as he bids to turn around the fortunes of Italy's fallen giants.

The rising vulnerability of emerging markets

The rising vulnerability of emerging markets

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Emerging markets could be affected by a combination of lower liquidity and higher dollar interest rates caused by a hike in the US Fed funds rate.

Champions League Preview: Will Guardiola end semi-final misery against Atletico

Champions League Preview: Will Guardiola end semi-final misery against Atletico

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Bayern Munich are desperate to avoid losing a third consecutive Champions League semi-final to Spanish opponents when they host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday but coach Pep Guardiola has his work cut out to end his time in Germany on a high.

South Korea's Chung running for FIFA president

South Korea's Chung running for FIFA president

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Former FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon, one of the most influential figures in Asian soccer, told Reuters on Thursday he is entering the race to replace Sepp Blatter as president of football's world governing body.

RIL raises $750 mn from overseas market

RIL raises $750 mn from overseas market

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

2nd time within a few days RIL has hit the forex debt market.

Luxury brands Godiva, Faberge eye India expansion

Luxury brands Godiva, Faberge eye India expansion

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

While the Belgian chocolatiers will kick off with a store soon, Faberge aims to build on its gem-cutting base in Jaipur.

IndiGo will score a double century soon

IndiGo will score a double century soon

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Based on the Skytrax ranking for 2018, IndiGo is number two among the best low-cost carriers in Asia, behind rival AirAsia.

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The CBI filed the appeal against the May 31, 2005 decision of the high court by which all accused, including Europe-based industrialists Hinduja brothers, were discharged from the Rs 64-crore pay-off case.

Sensex ends at 2-month high on ECB stimulus hopes

Sensex ends at 2-month high on ECB stimulus hopes

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

The 30 share Sensex ended up 183 points at 27,470 and the 50-share Nifty gained 44 points to close at 8,295.

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The 41st US president held his post from 1989 and 1993.

Rupee hits 1-wk high of 67.08, gains 9 paise

Rupee hits 1-wk high of 67.08, gains 9 paise

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Adequate dollar supply gave a boost to the local currency

Serie A: Juve march toward title after dispatching Lazio

Serie A: Juve march toward title after dispatching Lazio

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Juventus defeated second-placed Lazio 2-0 at home on Saturday to take another huge step towards their fourth straight Serie A title and boost their confidence for Wednesday's crunch Champions League clash in Monaco.

Sensex gets a lift from earnings uptick, paces up 145 points

Sensex gets a lift from earnings uptick, paces up 145 points

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The 50-share NSE Nifty shed some ground to settle at 8,699.40 points, up 40.30 points, or 0.47 per cent

President embarks on six-day visit to Belgium, Turkey

President embarks on six-day visit to Belgium, Turkey

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday embarked on a six-day state visit to Belgium and Turkey with education being the focus of his maiden trip to Europe after taking over as the Head of the State.

'Terrorists don't come from India's Muslims'

'Terrorists don't come from India's Muslims'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'They are not affected by ISIS' sentiment of avenging the suffering of the global ummah.' 'They have a huge ummah of their own in India, a huge Muslim population.' 'And because of that, they have to take into consideration the political and social conditions of Muslims in India.' 'They have to express themselves in a more political way and not through terrorism.'

With a British adieu to EU, it's farewell to a Fed rate hike for now

With a British adieu to EU, it's farewell to a Fed rate hike for now

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Weaker-than-expected growth in US jobs in recent months had already forced US central bankers to put off a rate hike at their meeting last week

Achhe din is here! India 39th most competitive economy in the world

Achhe din is here! India 39th most competitive economy in the world

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

On the index, India has a score of 4.52 while that of Switzerland is 5.81

PHOTOS: Migrants welcome here

PHOTOS: Migrants welcome here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

8,000 asylum-seekers reach Germany in a single day amid deepening refugee crisis

Yuan devaluation: Lessons for India

Yuan devaluation: Lessons for India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

A weaker rupee might stimulate Indian exports and nullify some of the effects of Chinese devaluation.

US interest rates: It's about oil prices, stupid!

US interest rates: It's about oil prices, stupid!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Unless there is a sharp uptick in oil prices, Fed may push back rate hike

Uninor to offer compensation for call drops

Uninor to offer compensation for call drops

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The Norway-based firm, Telenor, entered India through a joint venture with Unitech Wireless.

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Rupee is seen to remain in the range of 67.50-68.80 in the short-term

Defensive stocks lift Sensex 164 points higher

Defensive stocks lift Sensex 164 points higher

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Next set of Q4 FY16 earnings, progress of monsoon along with election poll outcome will dictate market trend this week

Soccer transfers: Bayern Munich swoop for Sanches and Hummels

Soccer transfers: Bayern Munich swoop for Sanches and Hummels

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Bayern Munich have signed 18-year-old Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches from Benfica and Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday.

India tops in sending scientists, engineers to the US

India tops in sending scientists, engineers to the US

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Of the immigrant scientists and engineers in the US in 2013, 57 per cent were born in Asia.

2015 in PHOTOS: Floods, fights and family

2015 in PHOTOS: Floods, fights and family

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

In this series, Rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.

10 INTERESTING photos from the week gone by

10 INTERESTING photos from the week gone by

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by ace photographers.