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Ssangyong launches compact SUV Tivoli, to invest $920mn in 3 yrs

Ssangyong launches compact SUV Tivoli, to invest $920mn in 3 yrs

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Ssanyong has invested 700 billion won since its M&A (with Mahindra) and would put one trillion won ($920 million) in next three years.

Mauritius in talks to review India tax treaty

Mauritius in talks to review India tax treaty

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Mauritius is biggest route for investment into India.

Figo hopes World Cup expansion plan can gain Asia support

Figo hopes World Cup expansion plan can gain Asia support

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo will hope to convince delegates at this week's Asian Football Confederation Congress that a vote for him would boost the region's chances of more places in future World Cup finals.

Obama may skip India during his Asia trip in April

Obama may skip India during his Asia trip in April

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama will visit Asia in April next year, to push closer ties, but India is unlikely to be part of his stopovers given that the country could very well be in the middle of a general election.

In life and death, Vajpayee's influence looms large over BJP

In life and death, Vajpayee's influence looms large over BJP

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Only on Wednesday, in his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Modi said he wants to resolve the Kashmir issue through Vajpayee's doctrine of "Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat, Jamhooriyat" - a testimony to the former PM's lasting legacy.

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The move experts said would ban companies from cutting deals for faster service.

No Indians in ICC World Cup team; McCullum captain. Check out the XI

No Indians in ICC World Cup team; McCullum captain. Check out the XI

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

No Indian cricketer figures in the ICC's World Cup XI, which is dominated by runners-up New Zealand rather than champions Australia.

PM to launch new initiatives to strengthen India-ASEAN ties

PM to launch new initiatives to strengthen India-ASEAN ties

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Aiming to give fillip to India's Look East policy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to announce new initiatives to take forward ties with the ASEAN by setting up a mission and appointing an ambassador for the 10-member grouping.

Barracuda is a beautiful ship, she will protect you: PM tells Mauritius

Barracuda is a beautiful ship, she will protect you: PM tells Mauritius

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

An India-built naval patrol vessel for Mauritius that will help in better policing its vast exclusive economic zone was commissioned today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said it will make the Indian Ocean "more safer and secure".

Want to befriend your boss? Beware!

Want to befriend your boss? Beware!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

You do not want to be the subject of office gossip, do you?

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Israel

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Trump said his visit to Saudi Arabia will include a gathering of leaders from 'across the Muslim world' to unite against extremism.

Why Communism will never die

Why Communism will never die

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

On November 7, which marks 100 years of the Russian Revolution, Syed Firdaus Ashraf recalls a conversation he once had on Communism.

After Kohli, Ashwin strikes gold with 8 brands in the bag

After Kohli, Ashwin strikes gold with 8 brands in the bag

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Off-spinner R Ashwin is matching Indian batsmen at their game

1st Test: Pandya, pacers put India in command against Lanka

1st Test: Pandya, pacers put India in command against Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Bowlers put their foot on the pedal after a flamboyant innings from debutant Hardik Pandya enabling India to be in firm control of the proceedings in the first Test against Sri Lanka, in Galle.

Congress extremely uncomfortable given scandalous record: FM

Congress extremely uncomfortable given scandalous record: FM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Junking of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, he said, will help the world's fastest growing major economy to move towards less cash economy and digital payments that will help shore up tax revenues and check evasions.

Obama to layout his vision for rebuilding US economy

Obama to layout his vision for rebuilding US economy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

It's a vision that says America is strongest when everybody's got a shot at opportunity -- not when our economy is winner-take-all, but when we're all in this together," Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to the President, wrote in a mass email.

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The BJP's win in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls has emboldened the top leadership to pursue a pro-woman agenda.

Moving towards long-term military ties with India: US

Moving towards long-term military ties with India: US

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The United States is moving forward to develop a long-term strategic military partnership with India, a top American military commander said, noting that in the long run, India's role in security in a peaceful Indian Ocean is critical.

Spinners lift India to big win in Vizag

Spinners lift India to big win in Vizag

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

India's spinners wreaked havoc on Day 5 as England were bowled out for a paltry 158 to go down by a huge margin of 246 runs in the second Test in Visakhapatnam.

Why I give 350 seats to BJP

Why I give 350 seats to BJP

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'Rather than an outcome of 'pro-incumbency', the exit poll results betray a completely lackadaisical approach of the Opposition parties.' 'While a new kind of politics was on display for the past five years, they were still mired in their old-style methods which will cost them the election,' predicts Utkarsh Mishra.

Modi Sarkar and the scary silence of India Inc

Modi Sarkar and the scary silence of India Inc

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Talking corporate heads are a barometer of the business community's engagement with the economy. If they have nothing to say now there should be cause for concern.

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The study draws attention to the contribution of the Indian industry

US introduces bill to designate India as its special global partner

US introduces bill to designate India as its special global partner

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Two top United States lawmakers have introduced a legislation in the House of Representatives to designate India as a special global partner of America

ICJ to hear India's plea against Jadhav's sentence tomorrow

ICJ to hear India's plea against Jadhav's sentence tomorrow

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The International Court of Justice was last a battleground for India and Pakistan nearly 18 years ago.

What women really want from employers

What women really want from employers

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The ability to work flexibly and be judged on deliverables.

'GST is the biggest tax reform in India'

'GST is the biggest tax reform in India'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'GST will bring in much needed transparency and higher investments in the coming years and we hope that a few percentage points to India's GDP.'

India level series as Australia crumble against spinners

India level series as Australia crumble against spinners

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin's 25th five-wicket haul was the cornerstone of India's remarkable turnaround as the hosts defeated Australia by 75 runs in the second cricket Test to level the four-match series.

Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse

Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'A false narrative is being created, that Modi is a habitual offender when it comes to lowering the political discourse in the country.' 'Nothing can be farther from the truth,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

From 2 lakhs to 3,300 crores! How A Velumani did it!

From 2 lakhs to 3,300 crores! How A Velumani did it!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Thyrocare founder Arokiaswamy Velumani shares his success story with Anjuli Bhargava as he remembers the one person who stood by him through it all.

Magna Carta inspired Gandhi for liberty of land, says UK PM Cameron

Magna Carta inspired Gandhi for liberty of land, says UK PM Cameron

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Magna Carta inspired legends like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela for liberty to their lands and people, Prime Minister David Cameron said.

Why China is upset at Trump's call with this lady

Why China is upset at Trump's call with this lady

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Donald Trump is believed to be the first US President or President-elect to have spoken to a Taiwanese leader since 1979, when the US severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan after its recognition of the People's Republic of China, points out former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

India needs to return to Dharma

India needs to return to Dharma

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Without civilisational moorings, India, more a sub-continent than a country, could not exist. Primacy of Dharma has been the cornerstone of Indian civilisation, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Thousands of jobs at risk as Tata Steel seeks British exit

Thousands of jobs at risk as Tata Steel seeks British exit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Britain's traditionally anti-EU media have blamed Brussels for preventing London from taking greater steps to protect the industry.

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

Fed's Yellen says US economy faces 'considerable uncertainty'

Fed's Yellen says US economy faces 'considerable uncertainty'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Fed policymakers' deepening uncertainty about their own projections has resulted in the central bank sending mixed messages

PHOTOS: Australia take 2-0 lead after another easy win in Brisbane

PHOTOS: Australia take 2-0 lead after another easy win in Brisbane

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Rohit Sharma's second successive century was once again overshadowed by Australia's collective batting might as the hosts continued their dominance over Indian bowlers to notch up a seven-wicket victory in the second One-Day International in Brisbane.

Ruchira Gupta: The icon we called 'Kiddy'

Ruchira Gupta: The icon we called 'Kiddy'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

When Subir Roy met Ruchira Gupta at The Telegraph 35 years ago she was not quite 20 and not a graduate. Today she is the indomitable founder of Apne Aap, which has touched the lives of over 21,000 women who were victims of sex trafficking.

Terrorism, drugs, good governance: Rajnath says it all at SAARC

Terrorism, drugs, good governance: Rajnath says it all at SAARC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

India on Thursday sought strengthening of SAARC monitoring desks on terrorism and drugs, underlining that illicit funds generated from narcotics and fake currency networks are being fed into supporting terror activities

Will work to improve ties with India: Zardari

Will work to improve ties with India: Zardari

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Pakistan will work to improve ties with all countries in the region, including India, by seeking the peaceful resolution of issues like Kashmir while ensuring that its soil is not used for terrorism against any other nation, President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said.

'I am in a good state of mind'

'I am in a good state of mind'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

'I try to play my best and put India in a good position.'