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What Porsche has in mind for India

What Porsche has in mind for India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

German luxury car-maker Porsche aims to sell 500 cars in India this year and will introduce its Panamera Hybrid super car in the country within the next few months, a top company official said on Thursday.

With Mumbai in pocket, Adani is India's largest private airport operator

With Mumbai in pocket, Adani is India's largest private airport operator

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Billionaire Gautam Adani's Adani group on Monday said it has reached an agreement to acquire GVK group's shareholding and control of Mumbai airport.

'It could be an India-Australia final'

'It could be an India-Australia final'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Team India southpaw Saurav Tiwary has said India was a strong contender for the forthcoming World Cup and predicted that Mahender Singh Dhoni led Indian team would clash with Australia in the final.

Michelin seeks larger market share in India

Michelin seeks larger market share in India

Rediff.com23 May 2011

"In the next ten years, I would expect that we should be recognised as one of the leaders in the truck tyre market in India," Michelin President (Africa-India-Middle East) Prashant Prabhu said.

 'We run ERP on private clouds today'

'We run ERP on private clouds today'

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Peter Gartenberg, SAP India Managing Director tells about the changes taking place at SAP globally

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Some Indians take the extreme view that everything was known to our ancients, but others go to the opposite extreme and consider everything Indian was superstition and rubbish.' 'Indian science was perhaps more rational than the European science of the time.'

2010:Bengaluru airport reports 11.24 mn passengers

2010:Bengaluru airport reports 11.24 mn passengers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Passenger traffic in the last quarter was 3.06 million and on December 17, 2010 the airport handled 38,134 passengers, both of which are the highest-ever figures since the airport opened in May 2008.

Paine-led Australia look to move on from 'Sandpaper-gate'

Paine-led Australia look to move on from 'Sandpaper-gate'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Australia's hopes of winning back respect and moving on from a ball-tampering scandal that plunged the team into disgrace face their first test on Sunday when Tim Paine's rebuilding side meet Pakistan in the series-opener in Dubai.

How to profit from rising food inflation

How to profit from rising food inflation

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

This article introduces you to a unique themed fund. This fund will not only provide you with global diversification but also let you profit from rising food prices.

India's military spending = $71.1 bn; China's =$261 bn

India's military spending = $71.1 bn; China's =$261 bn

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Both the Asian giants were among the top three countries spending more on armaments, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Ford to expand export market for Figo

Ford to expand export market for Figo

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

US carmaker Ford on Wednesday said it will expand export market for its compact car Figo to Mexico and other nations in North Africa, the Caribbean and Middle East as part of plans to make India a global small car hub.

India, third fastest growing investor in US

India, third fastest growing investor in US

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

ndians are the third fastest growing foreign investors in the United States, a top Obama Administration official has said, acknowledging the positive contribution of India in the US economy at the time of recession.

Travellers prefer budget tours for holidays abroad

Travellers prefer budget tours for holidays abroad

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

To win back customers, operators are offering discounts and cash-back, and are absorbing service tax

With $69 bn, India tops remittances chart for 2017

With $69 bn, India tops remittances chart for 2017

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The stronger-than-expected recovery in remittances -- payments that are key to supporting the economies of many poor countries -- was driven by growth in Europe, Russia, and the United States.

Airlines in Asia-Pacific region to corner profits

Airlines in Asia-Pacific region to corner profits

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region are expected to corner the maximum profits this year, with the aviation industry's umbrella body IATA projecting a global profit of $8.9 billion in 2010.

How World War II changed India

How World War II changed India

Rediff.com24 May 2016

'The origins of the model of planned economic development adopted by independent India was a direct consequence of the war.' 'The war provided an opportunity for groups at the margins of Indian society to find new avenues for mobility.' 'The war also led to the emergence of India as a major Asian power and set the stage for it to play a wider role in international politics.'

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Yohan Blake had to settle for a second bronze and Elaine Thompson a single silver as Jamaica's vaunted sprinters failed to fire in the relays on the final day of athletics at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

Falling smartphone prices to drive 1 billion sales

Falling smartphone prices to drive 1 billion sales

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The research firm expects global smartphone shipments to surpass a billion units this calendar year and 1.7 billion by 2017 aided by steady decline in average selling prices and emerging markets, including Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa contributing in volumes.

India may be Suzuki's small car export hub

India may be Suzuki's small car export hub

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Japanese auto giant Suzuki Motor Corporation on Tuesday said it plans to make India an export hub for its small cars, mainly for European and African markets.

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

Indian to head Bahrain exchange

Indian to head Bahrain exchange

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The Bahrain Financial Exchange (BFX), the first Multi-Asset exchange in the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed an Indian national, Arshad Khan, as its managing director and chief executive officer.

Corporations still cautious about recovery in 2010

Corporations still cautious about recovery in 2010

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Organisations may be less worried about survival over the next 12 months, but the return to a healthy operating environment is still some way off.

Nissan begins export of Micra to Europe

Nissan begins export of Micra to Europe

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

The first major consignment of 3,886 Micra cars left the Ennore Port for European markets on Tuesday, Nissan Motor India said.

Weather and error caused Cronje crash

Weather and error caused Cronje crash

Rediff.com7 May 2004

South Africa's Civil Aviation Authority deemed "the probable causes of the accident to be human factor-related, with weather and mechanical as well as technological factors contributing.

Indian ship to join campaign against Gaza blockade

Indian ship to join campaign against Gaza blockade

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

An Indian vessel is set to join a new international campaign named 'The Audacity of Hope' to press for an end to the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, months after nine pro-Palestinian activists were killed in an attack on an aid ship bound for Gaza.

Michelin plans Rs 4,000-cr tyre plant in TN

Michelin plans Rs 4,000-cr tyre plant in TN

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

France-based tyre manufacturer Michelin Group on Monday signed an MoU with Tamil Nadu government for setting up a Rs 4,000-crore (Rs 40 billion) manufacturing facility in Tiruvallur district near Chennai.

What's the right dress for your zodiac sign?

What's the right dress for your zodiac sign?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

International designer Manish Arora brought his Paris collection 'Cosmic Love' -- a collection heavily inspired by astrology -- to Lakme Fashion Week.

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

India and Australia are clubbed together in Group B along with Zimbabwe and East Asia Pacific qualifier Papua New Guinea, an ICC release read on Wednesday.

Indians keen on advanced mobile services: KPMG

Indians keen on advanced mobile services: KPMG

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Indians are more willing to experiment with value-added services, including chatting, video gaming and watching live TV on mobile phones, as compared to their global counterparts, KPMG says.

Tata Motors unveils new truck range

Tata Motors unveils new truck range

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The range will also be gradually introduced in South Korea, South Africa, the SAARC countries and the Middle East. "The developing infrastructure in India makes it possible for transporters to reap the benefits of trucks with higher power, speed and carrying capacity. The new range from Tata Motors will meet those needs and will help us penetrate international market more effectively and competitively," Tata Sons and Tata Motors Chairman Ratan Tata said.

Global hedge fund managers see India as a top investment bet

Global hedge fund managers see India as a top investment bet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

19% of 320 institutional investors managing $1.3 trillion prefer India as investment destination in 2017

How this general taught Pakistan a lesson

How this general taught Pakistan a lesson

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'In one instance of the Pakistani army's violation of the Ceasefire, I ordered a far tougher response designed to deter the enemy.' 'I warned that 'unexpected damage' to their forces will be inflicted if they continued with such ceasefire violations.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

SBI upbeat on foreign expansion

SBI upbeat on foreign expansion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The country's largest lender, State Bank of India, has chalked out strategies to grow aggressively in overseas markets, especially Singapore, in this fiscal, a top SBI official said.

Nokia India head P Balaji resigns

Nokia India head P Balaji resigns

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Later, he joined Ericsson India where he handled corporate affairs and communication.

Emirates offers special fares to Indian passengers

Emirates offers special fares to Indian passengers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

These special fares are a small gesture of appreciation from Emirates for its customers in India.

Nissan plans $3,000 small car for India

Nissan plans $3,000 small car for India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Japanese auto major Nissan Motor Co plans to launch a $3,000 car (about Rs 134,000) in 2012 in India to challenge Tata Nano, the world's cheapest passenger car.

Global PC shipments up 27% in Q1

Global PC shipments up 27% in Q1

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The shipment of personal computer globally increased by 27.4 per cent to 84.3 million units in the first three months of 2010, according to preliminary results by IT research and advisory firm Gartner Inc.

No compromise in Italian marines case: Antony

No compromise in Italian marines case: Antony

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Defence Minister A K Antony on Sunday said there was no question of any compromise with regard to the case relating to the two Italian marines who had allegedly shot dead two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in February 2012.