News for 'Director-South Asia'

Guess How Many Weddings In Nov-Dec!

Guess How Many Weddings In Nov-Dec!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

4.5 million weddings are expected across India.

'Pak Deftly Used Personal Diplomacy To Connect With Trump'

'Pak Deftly Used Personal Diplomacy To Connect With Trump'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'As one former Indian diplomat put it to me, Delhi has access to the White House, but Islamabad has access to Mar-a-Lago.'

Why Is The US So Fond Of Asim Munir?

Why Is The US So Fond Of Asim Munir?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Sections in the US State Department and Pentagon have always felt more comfortable dealing with all powerful Pakistani generals instead of elected civilians, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

'Budget Gives Middle Class Some Breathing Room'

'Budget Gives Middle Class Some Breathing Room'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'But this Budget alone will not fix what ails the Indian economy.'

'India Is Where The Action Is'

'India Is Where The Action Is'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'Pakistan is no longer a front-burner issue for America.'

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Transactionalism is in his DNA.'

'Modi-Trump Reconnect Went Swimmingly'

'Modi-Trump Reconnect Went Swimmingly'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'Trump administration wanted a positive tone at this summit, but there was still some anxiety that there could be some awkward moments -- and there were not.'

Sebi rejigs market data advisory panel

Sebi rejigs market data advisory panel

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Sebi has restructured its advisory committee on market data that recommends policy measures pertaining to areas like securities market data access and privacy. Rejigging its market data advisory committee, Sebi has said the panel will now have 21 members, as per the latest information with the regulator. Earlier the committee had 20 members. The committee is chaired by M S Sahoo, Professor at National Law University, Delhi and former chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).

'We have challenges but our yields are picking up'

'We have challenges but our yields are picking up'

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Axel Hilgers, Director, South Asia speaks to Business Standard.

US has no coherent policy on Pakistan: Stephen Cohen

US has no coherent policy on Pakistan: Stephen Cohen

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

In a scathing critique of 'the incoherence of the US government' and the 'dysfunctional organisation', Stephen P Cohen, considered the doyen of South Asia experts in Washington, said the continuing missteps were a no-brainer.

'Biggest employment generators will be MSMEs'

'Biggest employment generators will be MSMEs'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

An interview with Annush Ramasamy, programme director, South Asia, Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA).

Berlin School offers 53,000 euro Piyush Pandey Scholarship

Berlin School offers 53,000 euro Piyush Pandey Scholarship

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The scholarship for creative leadership will provide full tuition support for a leading creative executive from India to study at the Berlin School starting March 2013.

Luxury retail headed to hotels for the brand fit

Luxury retail headed to hotels for the brand fit

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Absence of quality real estate in malls and on high street seen as factors behind migration.

Imagine TV operations shut down today

Imagine TV operations shut down today

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The channel was bought over by Turner Broadcasting System from NDTV in 2010.

Prudential sees big mart in India

Prudential sees big mart in India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

Dip of faith: 'You become part of a very large humanity'

Dip of faith: 'You become part of a very large humanity'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

'Suddenly you become part of a very large humanity.' Bathing in the Ganga at the Maha Kumbh Mela left a lasting impression on Harvard investigators, finds Arthur J Pais.

Lufthansa to fly Airbus A380 on India route

Lufthansa to fly Airbus A380 on India route

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Lufthansa received its first Airbus 380 on Wednesday.

Office space demand picking up: CBRE

Office space demand picking up: CBRE

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Global realty consultancy firm CB Richard Ellis on Wednesday said that office segment has shown an uptrend in the recent past and the level of activity is likely to continue in 2010.

The message from the India-China media battle

The message from the India-China media battle

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

In New Delhi, there are multiple views about China's not just strident but serious diplomatic attacks against India and also about Indian media's hype over the issues but still, nobody doubts that the rhetoric between two countries is different than normal times.

Oracle has big plans for India

Oracle has big plans for India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

India to add 40 mn sq ft office space in 2009

India to add 40 mn sq ft office space in 2009

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

India will add up to 40 million sq ft of office space this year, which will be higher than many other advanced countries, but lesser than China.

UTStarcom begins $22 mn deal probe

UTStarcom begins $22 mn deal probe

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

Lufthansa to fly to Kolkata after 35 years

Lufthansa to fly to Kolkata after 35 years

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

German airlines Lufthansa will after a gap of 35 years resume passenger services between Frankfurt and Kolkata from December 1 this year, with three weekly flights.

'Lufthansa to increase frequencies'

'Lufthansa to increase frequencies'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Lufthansa's route planning follows the traffic streams from or to India, which will connect Europe and North America, says Werner Heesen, director (South Asia), Lufthansa.

Lufthansa seeks to please Indian palate

Lufthansa seeks to please Indian palate

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

Leading European carrier Lufthansa on Tuesday announced an increase in its weekly services from India and introduction of new cuisine on long haul flights to cater to the growing number of Indian travellers.

Intel unveils Pentium M chips

Intel unveils Pentium M chips

Rediff.com11 May 2004

Lufthansa plans 35 flights between India, Germany

Lufthansa plans 35 flights between India, Germany

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

Lufthansa would increase its total number of flights between India and Germany to 35 from February 18 and add Hyderabad as its fifth destination.

'India has too much to offer the US now'

'India has too much to offer the US now'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

'It won't be an overnight transformation, but being on the right track really matters. Especially if it puts an end to the petty bickering that went on through the Cold War and its immediate aftermath.'

Western Union, Australia Post in JV

Western Union, Australia Post in JV

Rediff.com30 May 2003

Western Union, a money transfer service provider, has tied up with Australia Post to provide facility to the Indian community in Australia to remit funds into the country.

Paes to play singles at Chennai Open

Paes to play singles at Chennai Open

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Paes, who is also India's Davis Cup captain, accepted a wild card offered to him.

PalmOne smartphones @ Rs 23,000

PalmOne smartphones @ Rs 23,000

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

PalmOne, the global handheld device maker on Thursday expanded its offerings in India by launching a smart phone and a handheld device targeting the enterprise segment within a price range of Rs 23, 000 to Rs 27500. \n

Oracle to recruit 300 IT professionals in India

Oracle to recruit 300 IT professionals in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

Oracle is set to recruit about 300 IT professionals in India by this year-end, Keith Budge, regional managing director, South Asia, Oracle said on Monday.

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'US officials must grapple with the possibility that one of its closest partners attempted an extrajudicial killing on its soil.' 'This is not something that friends typically do to friends.'

TCS pips HDFC Bank to be most-valuable brand

TCS pips HDFC Bank to be most-valuable brand

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is India's most-valuable brand in 2022 replacing HDFC Bank, which held the number one spot since 2014, according to Kantar BrandZ report on India's most-valuable brands. TCS was able to grab the top slot due to rising global demand for automation and digital transformation, following the pandemic. Indian brands have bounced back from the pandemic to increase their brand value by 35 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since 2020.

Farm laws: Centre to take states route

Farm laws: Centre to take states route

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'As far as contract farming is concerned, we already have a model Act and states will be encouraged to adopt them.'

Twitter appoints Taranjeet Singh to head India business

Twitter appoints Taranjeet Singh to head India business

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Taranjeet Singh has been appointed the India Business Head of Twitter as the micro blogging site looks to enhance revenues from one of the world's biggest Internet markets.

Office space absorption down 25% in 2013

Office space absorption down 25% in 2013

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

The net absorption of office space fell by 25 per cent at 23 million sq ft during this calendar year in the country's top eight cities as corporates were cautious about expansion considering weak economic conditions.

Five-star hotels line up special menus to beat Covid blues

Five-star hotels line up special menus to beat Covid blues

Rediff.com20 May 2021

In 2020, after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, several five-star hotel chains commenced home delivery of food as a lot of people preferred to stay indoors. A year later, as the Covid situation worsens, such hotels are going the extra mile to cater for the gastronomical needs of their customers. With health, nutrition, and immunity occupying the mind spaces, these hotels are crafting menus that are not only high on health quotient, but also have food capable of improving the mood. The move, they hope, would help them get more customers as prices are also competitive.