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Toyota wants to ship left-hand drive cars from India

Toyota wants to ship left-hand drive cars from India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Toyota has capacity to manufacture 310,000 vehicles at its two plants located near Bengaluru

India's boycott of OBOR an unusual display of spine

India's boycott of OBOR an unusual display of spine

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The decision to not attend the forum attended by 28 heads of state and 130 national delegations is a clear break from its usual policy of going along with the crowd.

FedEx to connect 4,348 cities in India

FedEx to connect 4,348 cities in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Global leader in express transportation, FedEx Corp, on Thursday announced its service expansion in India aiming to connect 4,348 cities and towns across the country.

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The article also said that the opposition Congress party has little to offer other than the dynastic principle.

Apollo clinics go global

Apollo clinics go global

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), which houses the offices of some of the biggest banks in the country, however, slipped to 26th position from the 16th position.

Obama used race, chemistry, Jan 26 visit to win Modi

Obama used race, chemistry, Jan 26 visit to win Modi

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The tactics deployed by Obama to bring India on board, which was the only major power in his way of the climate deal, was described by his former top personal and national security aide Benjamin Rhodes in a podcast interview.

Kallis confirms class with record

Kallis confirms class with record

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The South African all rounder became the first player to score 8,000 runs and take 200 wickets in both Test and one-day cricket.

Indian travellers very Net savvy

Indian travellers very Net savvy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

Low Internet penetration notwithstanding, Indian travellers come out as more Web savvy than their peers in South Asia, Middle East and Africa (SAMEA) when it comes to researching and booking travel via the information superhighway, says a survey.

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The keynote address will be given by United States President Donald Trump

Tata Motors eyes overseas buyouts

Tata Motors eyes overseas buyouts

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

India world's most dangerous country for women: Survey

India world's most dangerous country for women: Survey

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The United States is the only western nation which ranked in the top 10.

India to be LG's export hub

India to be LG's export hub

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

After clocking $100 million in exports in 2005, LG Electronics India, on Wednesday said it would focus on developing India as a major hub for its exports to Africa, Middle East,

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The $385 million acquisition of TEN Sports is set to make Sony Pictures Networks a major cricket broadcaster in Asia as it seeks to expand its Twenty20-dominated portfolio. Sony Corp-owned SPN holds broadcast rights for the annual cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament while also having the rights for the domestic leagues in South Africa and the West Indies.

Nokia plans global network centre in India

Nokia plans global network centre in India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

Global mobile vendor Nokia plans to open a global networks operation centre in India by the end of the year, strengthening its focus on one of the world's fastest-growing telecommunications markets.

Kenya to bid for 2016 Olympic Games

Kenya to bid for 2016 Olympic Games

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge pledged to help Kenya prepare the bid.

CanBank eyes US, SA biz

CanBank eyes US, SA biz

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Canara Bank, celebrating its centenary year, is eyeing operations in South Africa, north America and the Middle-East as part of its overseas expansion plans, its chairman and managing director M B N Rao said on Thursday.

Indian consumer confidence dips

Indian consumer confidence dips

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Overall Indian consumer confidence has dropped slightly says the second MasterIndex of consumer confidence survey conducted by MasterCard International across the South Asia, Middle East and Africa Region.

India's national selectors not up to the mark: Yuvraj

India's national selectors not up to the mark: Yuvraj

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh slammed the MSK Prasad-led national selection panel, saying there is a definite need for having better selectors.

19 US mission in the Muslim world to stay shut

19 US mission in the Muslim world to stay shut

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The State Department last week issued a worldwide travel alert warning Americans that Al Qaeda may be planning attacks in August, particularly in the Middle East.

LG to turn Pune unit into export hub

LG to turn Pune unit into export hub

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Hum Tum, Veer-Zaara lead NRI award nominations

Hum Tum, Veer-Zaara lead NRI award nominations

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

The Bollywood awards nominations are announced! Is your favourite film there?

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Identifying Islamic State terrorists as uniquely brutal, United States President Barack Obama has announced that the country will lead a broad coalition to roll back the threat posed by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his militia.

Why 2014 looks eerily like 1914

Why 2014 looks eerily like 1914

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

'The parallels between 1914 and 2014 are striking. The crumbling of American and Russian hegemony, the rise of powerful terrorist groups, ferment in the Middle East and the rise of China... These closely mirror the world of 1914,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Travel ban ruling is 'a disgraceful decision': Trump

Travel ban ruling is 'a disgraceful decision': Trump

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

A defiant United States President Donald Trump on Friday denounced as "disgraceful" an appellate court's decision blocking his controversial ban on refugees and nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Glory and shame in Track and Field

Glory and shame in Track and Field

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

The 23-year-old world champion crossed the line in the Ras al-Khaimah half marathon three seconds quicker than the mark set by fellow Kenyan Florence Kiplagat in Barcelona two years ago, although the new record remains subject to ratification.

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'The expectation was that Modi would become even bolder in his approach, and after only four months into his second term, we are starting to see evidence of this.'

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'We need to respect our players. Our players are as good as anybody.'

NITI Aayog on how India can become $5-trillion economy

NITI Aayog on how India can become $5-trillion economy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Though the NITI Aayog did not give its estimates for the required GDP growth at constant prices, economists pegged it at 9 per cent, a feat not seen since the GDP series was revised with 2011-12 as the base year.

Burj Khalifa opens the world's highest observation deck

Burj Khalifa opens the world's highest observation deck

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The world's tallest building Burj Khalifa has clinched its newest Guinness World Records title for being the highest man-made vantage point on earth.

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The two countries also decided to expand trade and commercial ties holding that there are opportunities to exploit untapped economic potential in the two countries.

Hyundai unveils SUV Tucson, eyes 2 new models every year

Hyundai unveils SUV Tucson, eyes 2 new models every year

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Tucson is slated to be launched later this year

Audi A4 at Rs 24 lakh

Audi A4 at Rs 24 lakh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Volkswagen group company Audi on Thursday rolled out its luxury sedan 'A4' with a price tag of over 24 lakh

Tata Motors plans major export drive

Tata Motors plans major export drive

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Tata Motors has identified over a dozen overseas markets to sell commercial vehicles by either setting up manufacturing units, assembly lines or tying up with dealers in those countries, a top company official said.

IFC to lend $50 million to L&T

IFC to lend $50 million to L&T

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, will provide a loan of $50 million to Larsen & Toubro, one of India's largest engineering and construction companies.\n\n\n\n

I am not resigning, says Infosys Finacle Head Haragopal

I am not resigning, says Infosys Finacle Head Haragopal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Last week, its global head of strategic sales, marketing and alliances Prasad Thrikutam resigned from the job marking the 11th senior management executive exit from Infosys since Murthy's return.