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Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.

Cummins to export to S America, Europe

Cummins to export to S America, Europe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

To drive home the benefits of lower manufacturing costs in India, Cummins India Ltd and Cummins Westport Inc will be exporting B Gas International natural gas engines to locations such as South America.

BRICS nations speak out against Libya offensive

BRICS nations speak out against Libya offensive

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The leaders of the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa grouping on Thursday collectively voiced their opposition to the use of force in Libya and pitched for a central role for the United Nations and regional organisations in resolving the matter.Reflecting on the situation in the Middle East and north African countries at the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh observed that there was a "shift of power towards ordinary citizens".

'As a country we are not very start-up friendly'

'As a country we are not very start-up friendly'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Meet IITians Aneesh Reddy and Krishna Mehra whose company Capillary Technologies has grown from a garage start-up to a 150-member strong company with operations across India and in the UK, Middle East and South Africa.

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

'No chance of Gulf style riots in China'

'No chance of Gulf style riots in China'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

The Chinese government has dismissed chances of West Asia style revolution in the Communist nation, saying it has brought development to the masses, even as it has stepped up security to avert attempts by dissidents to stir up protests.

Engineering exports to cross $50 bn this fiscal

Engineering exports to cross $50 bn this fiscal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Engineering exports grew by 61 per cent to $38.80 billion during the April-December period this fiscal from $24.08 billion in the same period last year.

IBSA forum mulls making aircraft

IBSA forum mulls making aircraft

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Hutch slashes ISD, STD call rates

Hutch slashes ISD, STD call rates

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Hutch on Thursday announced reduction in ISD and STD call rates across all plans, both postpaid and prepaid.

The wait for Samsung Galaxy S9 is over!

The wait for Samsung Galaxy S9 is over!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

It is the most-awaited smartphone of 2018.

How to bring about regime change in Pakistan

How to bring about regime change in Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'In order to achieve Pakistan's psychological isolation and pariah status, breaking all cultural, economic and people to people contacts must become a government policy with clear linkage to a change in behaviour by the Pakistani regime.'

Tata Nano to be produced overseas soon

Tata Nano to be produced overseas soon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Tata Motors is 'at a very high stage' in finalising a production site for its small car Nano at an overseas location, which could be either in Latin America, South East Asia or Africa.

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

With this subdued forecast, India is likely to record its worst growth performance since the 1991 liberalisation. However, it is among the only two major economies, which will register a positive growth rate in 2020. The other being China, for which the IMF has projected a growth rate of 1.2 per cent.

'Worldwide caution' for the American traveller

'Worldwide caution' for the American traveller

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

In a 'Worldwide Caution' issued on Thursday, the State Department said that it continues to receive information that terrorist groups in South and Central Asia, including Pakistan and India, may be planning attacks in the region, possibly against US government facilities, US citizens, or US interests.

US, UK to create replica of ancient Syrian arch attacked by IS

US, UK to create replica of ancient Syrian arch attacked by IS

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The pieces will be made in China using the world'sbiggest 3D printer and then assembled in place in TrafalgarSquare in London and Times Square in New York.

Global M&A deal volume hits $1.5 trillion

Global M&A deal volume hits $1.5 trillion

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Global merger and acquisition (M&A) deal volume reached $1.5 trillion in the first half of this year, registering a 22 per cent increase from last year levels, says a report by deal tracking firm Dealogic.

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.