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Essar Power eyes more projects in Indonesia

Essar Power eyes more projects in Indonesia

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Essar Power, which had recently bid for setting up a coal-fired power plant in Indonesia, said on Tuesday it is eyeing more coal and gas-based plants in the south east Asian country.

We have a realistic chance of qualifying for AFC Asian Cup: Chhetri

We have a realistic chance of qualifying for AFC Asian Cup: Chhetri

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Football captain Sunil Chhetri wants India to "set a benchmark" by regularly qualifying for AFC Asian Cup, the continent's premier tournament.

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The number of people living in England and Wales identifying as Christian has fallen below half the population for the first time, while those identifying as Muslim or Hindu have registered a small rise, according to the latest census figures released on Tuesday.

Pranab moots Indo-Pak trade block

Pranab moots Indo-Pak trade block

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Asserting that India and Pakistan can unite through a common market, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday invited Islamabad to work jointly for developing a trade and economic block, "which could even be a matter of envy for blocks like Europe

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister was speaking at an event to mark golden jubilee of the Aditya Birla Group's presence in Thailand.

India, ASEAN ready trade plan

India, ASEAN ready trade plan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

India and ASEAN are working on a list of items on which the two sides will bring down tariffs faster and implement it by January next year.

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Vroom! Indonesia president a hit on social media after motorbike stunt

Lord Patel is first British-Asian appointee to ECB

Lord Patel is first British-Asian appointee to ECB

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Professor Lord Kamlesh Patel of Bradford, an OBE and a leading voice on health, social care and community cohesion in the UK, has become the first British Asian to join the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Airfares set to rise in two weeks

Airfares set to rise in two weeks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Arunachal integral part of India, not China's: US

Arunachal integral part of India, not China's: US

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The resolution also pushes back against People's Republic of China (PRC) claims that Arunachal Pradesh is PRC territory, which is a part of the PRC's increasingly aggressive and expansionist policies.

FIFA WC: Qatar-Ecuador fight for early points in opener

FIFA WC: Qatar-Ecuador fight for early points in opener

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Though many outsiders expect Qatar to be soundly drubbed in all three games, home fans know forwards Akram Afif and Almoez Ali have both talent and experience and pray they can penetrate an Ecuador team themselves struggling to score of late.

India eyes trade pacts with Latin American nations

India eyes trade pacts with Latin American nations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

As part of efforts to give a greater fillip to trade, the commerce ministry is working aggressively on finalising trade pacts with countries in the South East Asian region and some Latin American countries.

Bopanna wins Satellite crown

Bopanna wins Satellite crown

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

The Indian ace easily beat Indonesia's Prima Simpatiaji in the final.

Bajaj Auto to set up plants in Indonesia, Brazil

Bajaj Auto to set up plants in Indonesia, Brazil

Rediff.com19 Mar 2004

Bajaj Auto Limited would open assembly plants in Indonesia and Brazil in a bid to boost overseas presence even as it has lined up four launches in the next six months to drive further domestic growth, a top company official said.

Is there a retail loan bubble?

Is there a retail loan bubble?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

NRIs in UAE send $9.5 bn back home

NRIs in UAE send $9.5 bn back home

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

Jet, Sahara can't fly to Thailand

Jet, Sahara can't fly to Thailand

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

The government on Monday allowed privately-owned Jet Airways and Air Sahara to fly to the Association of South East Asian Nations and raised the seat capacity of Indian Airlines and Air-India to these destinations.\n\n

Globalised India

Globalised India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2003

Tourism Malaysia to tie up with IA, SriLankan Air

Tourism Malaysia to tie up with IA, SriLankan Air

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Tourism Malaysia is close to tying up with Indian Airlines and SriLankan Airlines to offer competitively priced tour packages to travellers from India.

German apparel firm to set up unit in India

German apparel firm to set up unit in India

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Klaus Steilmann, one of the largest German apparel firms, on Wednesday said it would set up a manufacturing unit in India by 2005 with an investment of about Rs 28 crore.

PIX: Fans mourn victims of Indonesia stadium stampede

PIX: Fans mourn victims of Indonesia stadium stampede

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Indonesians gathered for Friday prayers mourned 131 people killed in a soccer stampede six days ago, amid calls for a prompt investigation into one of the world's most deadly stadium disasters to enable its victims to rest in peace.

Air-India to launch low-cost airline

Air-India to launch low-cost airline

Rediff.com29 May 2004

Air-India is to launch a new subsidiary airline with 25 per cent lower fares with leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft from April next year.

MTNL too cuts ISD rates by 25%

MTNL too cuts ISD rates by 25%

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

The Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd on Friday announced up to 25 per cent reduction in ISD (international subscriber dialling) rates for calls made to destinations like the United States, the Untied Kingdom and South East Asian countries.

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'There were many experts around me,' A Ganesh Nadar discovers at the India-Pakistan hockey game. 'One of them was explaining to his neighbour, that fellow is a good dragger and flicker, that fellow is a penalty corner specialist, that fellow is a penalty specialist, that fellow is a very good defender, etc, freely dispensing with his expert knowledge.'

India gets details of hundreds of Swiss bank accounts in 4th tranche

India gets details of hundreds of Swiss bank accounts in 4th tranche

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India has received the fourth set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals and organisations as part of an annual automatic information exchange under which Switzerland has shared particulars of nearly 34 lakh financial accounts with 101 countries.

US hails India's Look East policy

US hails India's Look East policy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Biden said, "One of the reasons why President Obama called our relations with India, quote, "a defining partnership of the century ahead" is that India is increasingly looking east as a force for security and growth in Southeast Asia and beyond."

OVL eyes 11% stake in Sudan oilfield

OVL eyes 11% stake in Sudan oilfield

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, is in talks with two Middle-East Asian companies to acquire stake in an oil field in Sudan that is estimated to hold oil reserves in excess of 3.5 billion barrels.

Asean can operate daily flights to metros: Rudy

Asean can operate daily flights to metros: Rudy

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

The government on Monday said the South East Asian nations will be allowed to operate daily services to four metros and an unlimited number of flights to 18 tourist destinations in the country, but this cannot be construed as an 'open sky policy'.

Indo-ASEAN trade may touch $30bn, but...

Indo-ASEAN trade may touch $30bn, but...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

The government on Monday said that two-way trade between India and Association of South East Asian Nations had the potential to more than double to $30 billion in next three years but it was necessary to put in place a low tariff regime.

Touchtel cuts ISD rates by up to 50%

Touchtel cuts ISD rates by up to 50%

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Bharti's private fixed line service provider Touchtel announced on Monday a rate cut of up to 50 per cent in international long distance calls for its customers in Delhi.

CBI files charge sheet in Bank of Baroda case

CBI files charge sheet in Bank of Baroda case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

CBI had registered a case under Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy).

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wary of being identified, some said they had been reassured by their friends but were still apprehensive for themselves and their families. Adding to their anxiety was news of protests.

Cut subsidies to boost investment in core areas: R

Cut subsidies to boost investment in core areas: R

Rediff.com16 May 2003

RBI Deputy Governor Rakesh Mohan said drastic reduction in subsidies on power, railways and water supply in urban areas is needed to maintain a steady 8 to 8.50 per cent growth.