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Australia-India trade records nearly 14% drop

Australia-India trade records nearly 14% drop

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The decline in the trade has been attributed to factors like drop in gold imports from Australia, decline in coal prices as well as slowing down of the Indian economy.

Sports Shorts: Japan committee chief Takeda to step down

Sports Shorts: Japan committee chief Takeda to step down

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The 606 positive cases includes 43 foreign nationals, the ministry said. On Tuesday, the number of cases was 519.

Gold rules firm for 9th day on global cues, seasonal demand

Gold rules firm for 9th day on global cues, seasonal demand

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The precious metal had gained Rs 1,240 in the last eight days.

Cotton farmers may shift to soybean this kharif season

Cotton farmers may shift to soybean this kharif season

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Soybean is trading at a 25 per cent premium to the MSP, after initially slipping below the government's threshold procurement price of Rs 2,850 a quintal.

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Modi will have a number of high-profile multilateral and bilateral meetings with global leaders including United States Vice President Mike Pence and Singapore premier Lee Hsein Loong.

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A total of 37 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 14 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, nine from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Telengana and one from Karnataka, ministry data stated.

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The company posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion.

Russia tops WADA's 2014 doping blacklist, India among top 10

Russia tops WADA's 2014 doping blacklist, India among top 10

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Russia was the leading doping offender in global sport during 2014, followed by Italy and India, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

iPhone sales in India were up by 56 per cent during the period.

Harika closes in on semis at World Chess Championship

Harika closes in on semis at World Chess Championship

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The Indian needs just a draw in the second game against Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia to qualify for the semis.

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

If Indian storytelling can deliver, it can make the entertainment industry an engine of economic growth and a substantial contributor to GDP, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Sushma's Tokyo visit: Bringing Japan closer

Sushma's Tokyo visit: Bringing Japan closer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'While economic ties are making incremental progress, it is in the security and strategic domains that the India-Japan synergy is more compelling,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

It is important we get our house in order: Mistry

It is important we get our house in order: Mistry

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

First time in 13 years the company has declined payment of dividend.

Stand with people hit by PM's 'thoughtless act': Rahul on DeMo

Stand with people hit by PM's 'thoughtless act': Rahul on DeMo

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

To mark the anniversary of note ban, the Congress was observing a 'black day'.

Alibaba to invest in Paytm; enters Indian mCommerce space

Alibaba to invest in Paytm; enters Indian mCommerce space

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Alibaba will acquire 25 per cent stake in One97 Communications.

Indian software market logs highest growth among BRICS

Indian software market logs highest growth among BRICS

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The revenue of Indian software market was at $4 billion in 2014.

Not far behind the dragon

Not far behind the dragon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

Gymnastics: Simone Biles leads way for sensational Americans

Gymnastics: Simone Biles leads way for sensational Americans

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Simone Biles showed the world why she is an Olympic champion-in-waiting as she and her American teammates blew away the opposition by almost 10 points in women's gymnastics qualifying at the Rio Games on Sunday.

Global agri prices at 6-year low

Global agri prices at 6-year low

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Dairy, sugar prices fall sharply, despite El Nio fears

India hits back at US, hikes import duty on 29 products

India hits back at US, hikes import duty on 29 products

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

With the United States adopting protectionist policies and hiking import duties, a trade war like situation has emerged.

True tribute to Sardar Patel: Withdraw Kashmir from UN!

True tribute to Sardar Patel: Withdraw Kashmir from UN!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'It is time India withdraws the complaint from the UN and fully integrates the state of J&K into the Indian Union,' recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Highlights of Day 11: Sindhu's win overshadows Narsingh's dope saga

Highlights of Day 11: Sindhu's win overshadows Narsingh's dope saga

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Shuttler PV Sindhu raised serious hopes of breaking India's long-awaited medal quest in the Rio Olympics by storming into the semifinals of the women's singles event with a stunning straight games win over London Games silver medallist Wang Yihan of China.

Rupee gains for second day amid broad risk rally

Rupee gains for second day amid broad risk rally

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Domestic shares and other global markets rose on upbeat trade data from China earlier in the day and after a US House deal extending the federal borrowing authority.

Asian Games champion Neeraj happy with season's showing

Asian Games champion Neeraj happy with season's showing

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'Didn't realise was flanked by Chinese and Pakistani athletes on victory podium'

Brooks Report: Four failures that led to the 1962 debacle

Brooks Report: Four failures that led to the 1962 debacle

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

It is well-known, and the Brooks-Bhagat report vouches for it, that the real failure for the 1962 debacle against China was not military, but political, says Ram Madhav.

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nearly 92% of the 250-mn smartphones run on Android.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

The Obama Interview: 'Modi has a clear vision for India'

The Obama Interview: 'Modi has a clear vision for India'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama is impressed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of the big things he wants India to achieve.

Will terror attack mar Iran-Pakistan ties?

Will terror attack mar Iran-Pakistan ties?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

'A Russia-Iran-China-Pakistan geopolitical grouping is evolving at this point of time.' 'Given that the grouping is in its nascent stages, will this week's terrorist attack in Mirjaveh affect it?' asks Aveek Sen.

GDP growth in last 2 yrs of UPA rule below projections: Niti

GDP growth in last 2 yrs of UPA rule below projections: Niti

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Under the new methodology, the base year has been changed from 2004-05 to 2011-12 and also in conformity with the international practice, the GDP is now measured at market prices.

Why Indian prime ministers should not get a second term

Why Indian prime ministers should not get a second term

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Amberish K Diwanji on Indian prime ministers and the seven-year itch.

Why idea of Trump in White House should make you shudder

Why idea of Trump in White House should make you shudder

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

We have compiled some of the gems from the billionaire's campaign trail. Once you are done going through the list, sit back and wonder whether he is the best suited to lead America in post-Obama days

Sensex slips 314 points as ITC, Vedanta drag

Sensex slips 314 points as ITC, Vedanta drag

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The Sensex ended in red on domestic concerns.

The truth about Made in India handsets

The truth about Made in India handsets

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Industry estimates suggest that the extent of value addition in the handset space remains at a mere 10 per cent. That effectively means, value-wise 90 per cent of all components used in making a handset continues to be imported.

Why Vietnam is an important ally for India

Why Vietnam is an important ally for India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Vietnam is a key player in India's act east policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From India's perspective, a strategic partnership with Vietnam will only deepen political, economic, and security ties and be a bulwark against China, say Melissa S Hersh and Dr Ajey Lele

Middle class driving iPhone sales in emerging markets: Tim Cook

Middle class driving iPhone sales in emerging markets: Tim Cook

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Middle class and first time smartphone buyers in emerging markets such as India and China were among the major drivers of iPhone sales in January-March period