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UK seeks to capitalise on 'achhe din'

UK seeks to capitalise on 'achhe din'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs William Hague and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osbourne, heading the largest business and ministerial delegation ever, arrived in Mumbai, their first port of call, during a two-day visit to the country.

Why did the British suck up to the Chinese?

Why did the British suck up to the Chinese?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

'The "Hollandisation" of British policy may not bring the expected gains as the future may show,' says Claude Arpi.

Whitlock bags historic gymnastics golds; Biles shines again

Whitlock bags historic gymnastics golds; Biles shines again

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Max Whitlock ending the long wait for a champion by claiming victory in the floor exercise and pommel horse finals.

Cash-rich Indian shoppers flock to London's West End

Cash-rich Indian shoppers flock to London's West End

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The study by financial services firm Global Blue shows there was an 89 per cent hike in the number of luxury goods purchased by Indian visitors in June.

Sachin is a Man in Blue once again

Sachin is a Man in Blue once again

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

True Blue, a menswear label that Arvind has created with cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, is being extended into an exclusive traditional apparel brand for men called True Blue Handcrafted.

'Terrorists don't come from India's Muslims'

'Terrorists don't come from India's Muslims'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'They are not affected by ISIS' sentiment of avenging the suffering of the global ummah.' 'They have a huge ummah of their own in India, a huge Muslim population.' 'And because of that, they have to take into consideration the political and social conditions of Muslims in India.' 'They have to express themselves in a more political way and not through terrorism.'

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'He was always opposed to a form of nationalism that was narrow, selfish and arrogant.' 'He will always remain a beacon of inspiration for freedom-loving people across the world and for movements of resistance against oppressive State power.'

India among world's top five defence spenders

India among world's top five defence spenders

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The US, China and the UK remain the top three defence spenders while India has the fourth largest military budget, followed by Saudi Arabia and Russia, according to the '2016 Jane's Defence Budgets Report', released by research firm IHS Markit.

No final decision taken on visa bond: UK

No final decision taken on visa bond: UK

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Tourists aged 18 and over would be forced to hand over 3,000 pounds for a six-month visit visa

Sensex settles 267 points lower, Nifty below 9,300

Sensex settles 267 points lower, Nifty below 9,300

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Banking stocks dipped with Nifty PSU Bank index falling 1.7% after the government notified the ordinance that seeks to tackle non-performing loans in the sector.

UK's unemployment rate dips, millions still jobles

UK's unemployment rate dips, millions still jobles

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom slipped to 7.8 per cent in the three months leading to May, and the number of unemployed people declined to 2.47 million during the same period.

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'It's a moot point if Kailaasa will ever evolve beyond being a haven for a fugitive from justice,' notes Devangshu Datta.

TCS bags Rs 1,160-cr deal in UK

TCS bags Rs 1,160-cr deal in UK

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

The contract value is close to 150 million (around Rs 1,160 crore) said analysts. The other contenders were IBM and BT Global Services.

Brexit fallout: EPL against FA's proposal for more 'homegrown' players

Brexit fallout: EPL against FA's proposal for more 'homegrown' players

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Currently, players from outside the EU must gain work permits and pass a series of qualification tests to get a "governing body endorsement" and work permit.

What will Modi 2 give India?

What will Modi 2 give India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'What will this supposedly more business-friendly government do if it gets a second term?' 'Important labour law and land reforms remain off the table.' 'Witness the arm-twisting of foreign players in e-commerce and all but one player in telecom -- and it is very hard to justify this perception that the BJP is business friendly.' 'There will also remain the real risk of ideas seemingly gleaned from the pages of Amar Chitra Katha, overlaid with PowerPoint presentations,' predicts Rahul Jacob.

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The George Institute for Global Health has launched a nutrition application in India for this, called FoodSwitch.

Where to buy Nokia 7 Plus and 8 Sirocco in India

Where to buy Nokia 7 Plus and 8 Sirocco in India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Nokia launches Nokia 7 Plus, 8 Sirocco series in India; relaunches Nokia 6 with new features.

Economic crisis to hit Indians in UK

Economic crisis to hit Indians in UK

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

There are "grave implications" of the current economic downturn for 1.5 million people of Indian origin working and living in Britain, according to the Indian Workers Association.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak, ends 164 pts higher; broader market up 1%

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak, ends 164 pts higher; broader market up 1%

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market was strong

Sensex ends 152 points lower, Nifty below 9,600

Sensex ends 152 points lower, Nifty below 9,600

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

There were more than three losers against every gainer on BSE

Brexit: Experts see huge volatility on more 'exit' concerns

Brexit: Experts see huge volatility on more 'exit' concerns

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The British pound was down nearly 9 per cent in early morning trade.

The end of civilisation as we know it? Not really

The end of civilisation as we know it? Not really

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Ever pragmatic, the Americans are convinced that the future is in the Indo-Pacific.
There is a new Indo-Pacific century, and India has to decide whether it has its eyes on the prize, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Close coop among intel agencies post 26/11

Close coop among intel agencies post 26/11

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

"Agents from FBI offices in New Delhi and Islamabad joined forces with Indian government, the CIA, the State Department, MI-6 and New Scotland Yard," he said. Through these partnerships, Muller said: "We had unprecedented access to evidence and intelligence. Agents and analysts conducted more than 60 interviews, including that of the lone surviving attacker.

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'Rolling out the vaccine is not a major challenge in India.'

Many UN members favour permanent Security Council seat for India

Many UN members favour permanent Security Council seat for India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

India's bid for a permanent seat in a reformed United Nations Security Council has received a strong support from many UN member states, including the UK and France, who emphasised that the the world body's top organ must reflect the emergence of new global powers.

Markets snap four-day long rally ahead of GDP data

Markets snap four-day long rally ahead of GDP data

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Broader market outperformed the frontline indices with the Smallcap and Midcap gaining up to 1%

FULL TEXT: 'Much of India that we dream of still lies ahead of us'

FULL TEXT: 'Much of India that we dream of still lies ahead of us'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday address Members of the British Parliament in London where he promised to open more doors of cooperation between the two countries and delved on issues like terrorism and United Nations reforms.

Tata Steel sells UK Scunthorpe plant to Greybull Capital

Tata Steel sells UK Scunthorpe plant to Greybull Capital

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The British government has been under pressure to help a sale process go through after Tata said it would sell its British business.

Wipro bags 7-year deal from UK firm

Wipro bags 7-year deal from UK firm

Rediff.com14 May 2014

No financial details of the deal were disclosed.

F1 tweaks 2016 calendar, Indian Grand Prix misses out again!

F1 tweaks 2016 calendar, Indian Grand Prix misses out again!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Next year's season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne has been brought forward to March 20, to allow space for an August break, after previously being listed for a later than usual start on April 3.

China to have over four million wealthy families

China to have over four million wealthy families

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Despite the global recession, China will have over four million rich households earning more than $36,574 annually by 2015, making it the world's fourth largest nation in terms of the number of wealthy families, an industry report said on Thursday.

Markets settle lower on profit-booking, but gains most in six weeks

Markets settle lower on profit-booking, but gains most in six weeks

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, turned negative from positive

India emerges as UK's 3rd largest FDI source

India emerges as UK's 3rd largest FDI source

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

This is the highest in Europe and the third in the world after the United States and China

Modi meets new UK PM Theresa May

Modi meets new UK PM Theresa May

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May for the first time in Hangzhou, China and held discussions on enhancing bilateral ties in the aftermath of the UK's decision to exit the European Union.

Has World Cup broken stereotypes about Russia?

Has World Cup broken stereotypes about Russia?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Putin said the tournament and its coverage on social media had 'helped break many stereotypes about Russia'.

REVEALED! Bolt on what went wrong in his final race...

REVEALED! Bolt on what went wrong in his final race...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt delivered a rebuke those who questioned whether he really suffered an injury in his farewell race at the World Athletics Championships by revealing details of his hamstring tear on Thursday.

Efforts on to woo tourists despite slowdown

Efforts on to woo tourists despite slowdown

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

There have been cancellations in inbound air bookings as well as in hotels after the November 26 terror strikes in the western metropolis, industry experts said. According to the ministry, the growth rate in the foreign tourist arrival during January-November 2008 was only eight per cent as compared to growth rate of 14.8 per cent during the same period in 2007.

Lord Paul for UK industrial devt bank

Lord Paul for UK industrial devt bank

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

About the problems faced by manufacturing industry in the UK, Lord Paul, who recently scripted history by becoming the first Asian deputy speaker of the House of Lords, expressed hope that the Banking Bill would end the uncertainty surrounding lending terms and conditions.