News for 'East Africa'

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

Mahajan heads delegation to Egypt, SA

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.

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.'

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What does a rising India symbolise for the world?

What does a rising India symbolise for the world?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Apart from emphasising the importance of India's economic development, and its re-integration into the global economy, Dr Singh has repeatedly emphasised the importance of the ideas that define the Indian civilization and the Indian Republic for global peace, security and challenges, ranging from terrorism to pandemics.

Air India sees rise in revenue from Gulf

Air India sees rise in revenue from Gulf

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Air India has recorded 19.5 per cent rise in sales revenue in the Gulf-India route in the past three months, a senior official of the Indian national carrier said.

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.

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.

World Bank hails Aadhaar, India saves $1 billion per annum

World Bank hails Aadhaar, India saves $1 billion per annum

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

India is on track to register its entire 1.25 billion population using its Aadhaar digital ID.

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.

'Satyam committed to customers in Asia-Pacific'

'Satyam committed to customers in Asia-Pacific'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Analysts were fearing that after the debacle, the clients of beleaguered Satyam Computer Services may be forced to review their contracts and may look at other offshore suppliers.

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

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.

India remains No.1 outsourcing destination

India remains No.1 outsourcing destination

Rediff.com19 May 2009

India continues to be the most favoured back-office of the world, but the Middle East and North Africa region is slowly emerging as a promising offshoring destination, global management consulting firm A T Kearney says.

OIL eyeing foreign acquisitions

OIL eyeing foreign acquisitions

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

State-run Oil India Ltd, which got listed on the bourses on Wednesday, is looking at acquisition of assets or companies in Australia, South-East Asia, Africa, Russia and Latin America.

'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.'

Duminy to Mumbai's rescue

Duminy to Mumbai's rescue

Rediff.com1 May 2009

South Africa batsman J P Duminy's 52 off 37 deliveries proved crucial as Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs in the Indian Premier League match in East London, on Friday. Kolkata have now been consigned to the bottom of the table with just one victory in seven matches, while Mumbai Indians jumped to third with seven points from six matches.

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

For existing technologies, unless appropriate financing is available, deployment at scale is difficult.

Software industry targets $54 bn exports in FY'10

Software industry targets $54 bn exports in FY'10

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

IT software exports were valued at $49.5 billion in 2008-09, which was about 14 per cent more than that in 2007-08. India will be showcasing its strength in IT hardware, software and services and telecom sectors at GITEX, an IT exhibition in Dubai.