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Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The news of the week gone by that shaped the world

HUL CEO Paranjpe to take up global role

HUL CEO Paranjpe to take up global role

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Friday said its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nitin Paranjpe, will take up a global role at parent Unilever and become the President, Home Care, of the FMCG giant.

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

India's latest communication satellite launched on board European vehicle

India's latest communication satellite launched on board European vehicle

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The GSAT-31 is a 'high power' communication satellite going to serve and replace some of the satellites that are going to expire soon.

Cricket Buzz: Mithali set to write on her personal life

Cricket Buzz: Mithali set to write on her personal life

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mithali Raj will come out with her autobiography next year which will provide a candid and revealing look into her personal and sporting life.

A diplomat ahead of his times

A diplomat ahead of his times

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

'His negotiations with Idi Amin and his men for compensation for the Indians, who left Uganda, were particularly tough. Apparently, Amin warned him that the body of the British negotiator, who came earlier, was found in a roadside gutter... As Jagat Mehta's special assistant during the last two years of his tenure as foreign secretary, I saw for myself how his conviction, courage and patriotism enabled him to fight against heavy odds, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Is environment paying the price for development?

Is environment paying the price for development?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Rediff Labs investigates the link between environment and economy in countries around the world.

Survey ranking India 'most dangerous for women' inaccurate: WCD

Survey ranking India 'most dangerous for women' inaccurate: WCD

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

A senior WCD official said the ministry has asked the Thomson Reuters Foundation, which conducted the survey, for details on the experts to ascertain the report's authenticity, but no reply has been received as yet.

Reforms yes, but Modi is far from creating a new India: US experts

Reforms yes, but Modi is far from creating a new India: US experts

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Two years of the NDA government have instituted significant reforms, including the passing of the GST bill in India but "cultural issues and saffronisation" have resulted in a slow incremental change instead of big bang reforms, according to a top American think-tank.

Volkswagen's cheating and China's exports showcase diesel woes

Volkswagen's cheating and China's exports showcase diesel woes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Governments encouraged motorists to switch to diesel in the belief that its superior fuel economy would outweigh the higher pollutants per litre burned.

RBI diktat on data storage upsets payments providers

RBI diktat on data storage upsets payments providers

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The RBI on April 6 directed all payments service providers to make sure "that the entire data relating to payment systems operated by them are stored in a system only in India."

ISL-bound Capdevila says Spain should stick to 'tiki-taka' football

ISL-bound Capdevila says Spain should stick to 'tiki-taka' football

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Former world champions Spain will have to wait to regain their past glory but they need not discard their attractive brand of football that earned them fans and laurels, World Cup-winning defender Joan Capdevila told Reuters in an interview.

The end of the world, as we knew it

The end of the world, as we knew it

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

'An isolationist US and a disintegrating European Union will create a power vacuum that only China is in a position to fill -- a conclusion that is uncomfortable but unavoidable,' says Nitin Desai.

'Our job as players is to cut through the hype and media build-up'

'Our job as players is to cut through the hype and media build-up'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

A Test series against India, a World Cup on home soil and a much-anticipated Ashes campaign will put Australia's cricketers under heavy scrutiny over the next year, but the team need to make themselves oblivious to the hype, according to captain Michael Clarke.

What's in SCO for India

What's in SCO for India

Rediff.com29 May 2017

India's full membership of the grouping would extend its reach to the Central Asian region in whose peace and stability it is a major stakeholder, says Sana Hashmi.

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Artificially intelligent smartphones will be able to offer solutions and suggestions based on user behaviour.

Messi's Argentina find Chile too hot to handle!

Messi's Argentina find Chile too hot to handle!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Chile have never beaten Argentina in open play in 27 Copa America meetings in 100 years yet have twice in 12 months dashed the hopes of Lionel Messi's team of lifting a major trophy.

This deadly Chinese drone could be an export hit

This deadly Chinese drone could be an export hit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

China's latest combat drone which made its maiden flight this week could become the biggest export item for the Communist giant as it is comparable to the US' Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle, a top official has said.

Hyundai targets India with 8 new cars in 4 years

Hyundai targets India with 8 new cars in 4 years

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Lineup includes a family compact car, hybrid, SUV and others.

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'It doesn't look as if any sensible, worldly wise, person is in charge in China.' 'If at all anybody is in charge, it can only be a bunch of bumpkins of whom Xi has become a puppet,' observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

Indian economy sustainable at 8-10%: Panagariya

Indian economy sustainable at 8-10%: Panagariya

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

India has adopted a bilateral strategies with its immediate neighbouring countries for mutual benefits

World Bank cuts global growth forecast on weak demand, commodity prices

World Bank cuts global growth forecast on weak demand, commodity prices

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The downgraded World Bank forecast follows a similar move by the International Monetary Fund, which cut its growth forecasts two months ago

Mr Modi, be wary of the Chinese!

Mr Modi, be wary of the Chinese!

Rediff.com12 May 2015

'Chinese leaders rarely receive their foreign guests in cities other than Beijing. Such respect for India!' 'Does it mean that Modi could replicate "the warmth and unconventional way" by sending Indian troops into Tibet, as Xi did in Chumur (Ladakh) when he arrived in India? Of course, Indians are far too polite to do so,' says Claude Arpi.

Pakistan plans to buy this Chinese stealth jet

Pakistan plans to buy this Chinese stealth jet

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Pakistan plans to buy the fourth generation stealth fighter aircraft from China to boost its defence capability, according to a media report on Saturday.

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Uber's draft prospectus for the biggest IPO in the world since Alibaba's in 2014 has projected a major cash burn for Uber in trying to get a significant market share in India, reports Karan Choudhury.

NSE pushed to 2nd spot in trade volumes; Nasdaq No 1

NSE pushed to 2nd spot in trade volumes; Nasdaq No 1

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

They are followed by Shenzhen SE, NYSE and Shanghai SE, as per an analysis of data compiled by the World Federation of Exchanges

Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP: Rahul

Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

She has been appointed general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), while Jyotiraditya Scindia holds charge of UP West.

At massive parade, Xi says China will cut troop levels by 3,00,000

At massive parade, Xi says China will cut troop levels by 3,00,000

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced that the 2.3 million strong People's Liberation Army, the world's largest, will be trimmed by three lakh.

Modi, world leaders to attend Jay-Z, Sting event at Central Park

Modi, world leaders to attend Jay-Z, Sting event at Central Park

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Around 60,000 people are expected to attend the free Global Poverty Project Global Citizens festival in Central Park on September 26. One of them will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Revisiting Geronimo: The op that killed Osama bin Laden

Revisiting Geronimo: The op that killed Osama bin Laden

Rediff.com2 May 2016

We present to you a blow-by-blow account on what happened on the night of May 1, 2011, when the terror mastermind was killed

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

This refugee amputee will be a torch-bearer for Rio Games

This refugee amputee will be a torch-bearer for Rio Games

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

A Syrian amputee swimmer, granted asylum in Greece, will be a torch-bearer for the 2016 Rio Games and is to run with the Olympic flame through a refugee camp in Athens on Tuesday.

Why the outlook for globalisation is bleak

Why the outlook for globalisation is bleak

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Substantial gains can still be made with good policies and initiatives.

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) secretary Rajeev Shukla has said that new stadia will be built in the state to host IPL and limited-over matches while Green Park here will be used solely as a Test venue.

How India plans to attract more foreign investment

How India plans to attract more foreign investment

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

India will look to play a key role in the APEC, EU and Africa regions to increase its competitiveness.

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Enguru app's 40-hour programme teaches general spoken English & employability-focused English.

Sushma's Tokyo visit: Bringing Japan closer

Sushma's Tokyo visit: Bringing Japan closer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'While economic ties are making incremental progress, it is in the security and strategic domains that the India-Japan synergy is more compelling,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

Royal Jordanian to shut down Delhi, Mumbai flights

Royal Jordanian to shut down Delhi, Mumbai flights

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

The airline is also shutting down its Lagos route with effect from October 10.

Days after BRICS declaration, China says Pak did its best to fight terror

Days after BRICS declaration, China says Pak did its best to fight terror

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

'No one knows Pak and understands Pak better than China,' Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.