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Tennis legend Laver calls for Kyrgios ban

Tennis legend Laver calls for Kyrgios ban

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The explosive and temperamental 24-year-old Kyrgios has a history of notorious outbursts and is being investigated for potential rule violations after calling the ATP Tour "corrupt" during the US Open last week.

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Kashmir is the main issue between the two countries.' 'We have not been able to resolve it bilaterally.' 'As the two major countries in South Asia, we have to go back to the drawing board and start engaging.'

Orissa NGO bags global award for providing water, loos

Orissa NGO bags global award for providing water, loos

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

An innovative scheme by the NGO Gram Vikas to provide rural communities with toilets and running water in every house has been given the first 'Global+5 award' in Geneva, USA

Ministry recommends anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical

Ministry recommends anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The commerce ministry has recommended the continuation of anti-dumping duty on a Chinese chemical used in food and pharma industry with a view to guard domestic players from cheap imports. In a notification, the ministry's investigation arm, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has said there is a "positive" evidence of likelihood of dumping of Sodium Citrate and injury to the domestic industry if the existing anti-dumping duty were to be removed.

Rs 3.45-cr Ferrari California T returns to India

Rs 3.45-cr Ferrari California T returns to India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Ferrari launched four other models -- 488GTB, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale and F12 Berlinetta.

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Roger Federer is no longer chasing the top ranking and would rather be a contender at Grand Slams than battling Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal to be world number one, the Swiss tennis great said.

Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China

Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Over 160 rights groups call on IOC chief to revoke 2022 Beijing Winter Games

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Neither India nor others deserve this unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities, is an epicenter of terrorism'

HSBC whistleblower Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

HSBC whistleblower Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Herve Falciani, who refused to appear for trial in Switzerland, has been charged of industrial espionage.

After abstaining in UNHRC, India urges Lanka to meet commitments

After abstaining in UNHRC, India urges Lanka to meet commitments

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India, which abstained during the vote on a strong resolution against Sri Lanka's human rights practices at the UNHRC, on Tuesday urged Colombo to fulfill its commitments on the devolution of political authority, to carry forward the process of reconciliation and address the aspirations of the Tamil community in the island nation.

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Marking a key milestone in the Indian government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad, India will get this month the complete information on flats, apartments and condominiums owned by Indians in Switzerland as also on earnings made from such properties to help it look into tax liabilities associated with those assets.

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership.

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The newborns opens their eyes to see the world fighting a deadly disease.

India should show the way: WHO on COVID-19 eradication

India should show the way: WHO on COVID-19 eradication

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The executive director of the WHO, Michael Ryan, said India, the world's second most populous country, has a tremendous capacity to deal with the coronavirus outbreak as it has the experience of eradicating the small-pox and polio through targeted public intervention.

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 'Pass the message to kick out coronavirus' campaign calls for people around the world to follow five key steps to protect their health in line with WHO's guidelines.

I did not meet the ISI chief in Europe: Mirwaiz

I did not meet the ISI chief in Europe: Mirwaiz

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, has denied newspaper reports that he met Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt General Shuja Pasha during his Europe visit.

Why was a Swiss ex-diplomat barred from India?

Why was a Swiss ex-diplomat barred from India?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'I am an old man; I am not a dangerous man, so what is the reason for my deportation?'

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.

WTO: Positive announcements expected at G20

WTO: Positive announcements expected at G20

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

India and the US are engaged in Geneva, the WTO headquarters, to sort out the food stockpiling issue and end the stalemate.

Won't let India, China take 'advantage' from WTO: Trump

Won't let India, China take 'advantage' from WTO: Trump

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Trump said India and China - the two economic giants from Asia - are no longer developing nations and as such they cannot take benefit from the WTO.

Wawrinka to miss Rogers Cup and Cincinnati events

Wawrinka to miss Rogers Cup and Cincinnati events

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

World number four Stan Wawrinka has withdrawn from this month's Rogers Cup in Montreal and the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati due to a knee injury, the Swiss said on Wednesday.

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Drained Medvedev pulls out of home tournament in Moscow

Black money: I-T dept to file 100 complaints in court

Black money: I-T dept to file 100 complaints in court

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Income Tax dept will launch over 100 fresh prosecution complaints.

Wuhan wet market may not be birthplace of COVID-19: Chinese researchers

Wuhan wet market may not be birthplace of COVID-19: Chinese researchers

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The results of the study, being published on the website of top academic journal Nature on May 20, implied the Huanan Seafood Market in Hubei's capital Wuhan may not be the birthplace of COVID-19, although the virus outbreak emerged in Wuhan had a strong link to contacts with the market.

China says it will not accept US lawsuit on COVID-19

China says it will not accept US lawsuit on COVID-19

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Zhang Yesui, spokesperson for China's Parliament -- the National People's Congress -- in his media briefing ahead of Friday's annual session also sought to deflect allegations that the virus emerged in Wuhan, saying that the recent reports indicated coronavirus occurred earlier in different parts of the world.

PIX: Inside the Luminarium - A wonder of beauty and light

PIX: Inside the Luminarium - A wonder of beauty and light

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

British artist Alan Parkinson poses in his inflatable sculpture called Luminarium before its opening on the ground of the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva

PHOTOS: Rampant Russia pummel Saudis 5-0 in World Cup opener

PHOTOS: Rampant Russia pummel Saudis 5-0 in World Cup opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow

China backs resolution for probe into coronavirus origin

China backs resolution for probe into coronavirus origin

Rediff.com18 May 2020

India is among 120 countries which backed the draft resolution put forward by the European Union and several other countries.

Sports Shorts: Double point finish for Force India at British Grand Prix

Sports Shorts: Double point finish for Force India at British Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Sahara Force India enjoyed a double points finish at the 'home' British Grand Prix with Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez finishing eight and ninth to collect six points for the team, in Silverstone, on Sunday.

Foreign fighters in Syria have moved to other places: India at UNSC

Foreign fighters in Syria have moved to other places: India at UNSC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India has expressed concern that foreign fighters involved in the conflict in Syria have moved to other places as mercenaries, as New Delhi underlined that it is ready to play a constructive role in the Security Council to help realise the objective of the West Asian country reclaiming its place in the comity of nations.

India has tremendous capacity in eradicating Covid: WHO

India has tremendous capacity in eradicating Covid: WHO

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The executive director of the World Health Organisation, Michael Ryan, said India, the world's second most populous country, has a tremendous capacity to deal with the coronavirus outbreak as it has the experience of eradicating the small-pox and polio through targeted public intervention.

Key LTTE funding handler arrested

Key LTTE funding handler arrested

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The captured Tiger rebel had arrived in the country on January 10 from Geneva in Switzerland, said the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which made the arrest.

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher turned 50 on Thursday with Formula One and his fans paying tribute to the sport's most successful driver with a mixture of celebration and sorrow.

Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The ATP Tour got on board and last month fans were able to bid for private sessions with celebrated tennis coaches on-site during tournaments in 2021.

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

Rediff.com1 May 2020

At a critical time in the history of the United Nations, when the global order itself may be reshaped, following a devastating pandemic, India has chosen an experienced, charming and upright diplomat to lead the Indian delegation to the UN in New York.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS FROM THE LAST 24 HOURS

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS FROM THE LAST 24 HOURS

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Servette's Laglais Kouassi (right) fights for the ball with Thun's Dennis Hediger during their Super League soccer match in Geneva.

China claims Covid broke out in world's various parts last year

China claims Covid broke out in world's various parts last year

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

China, besides denying the United States allegations that COVID-19 has emerged from a bio-lab in Wuhan, also rejected that it emanated from a wet market in the central Chinese city from bats or pangolins before infecting humans.

WTO deadlock broken: Indian farmers afraid

WTO deadlock broken: Indian farmers afraid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The World Trade Organisation ministerial meeting broke the 'impasse' over resumption of Doha Round of talks, with 35 trade ministers agreeing to take forward negotiations from where they left in Geneva in July last year.

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Take a look at the mind blowing cars at the Geneva Auto Show.

The $50 million pink diamond

The $50 million pink diamond

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

An unusually large pink diamond sold for a record-breaking $50 million (Rs 361 crore) on Tuesday at Christie's auction house in Geneva. Christie's said renowned jeweller Harry Winston was the buyer, saying it was a new world record price per carat for a pink diamond.