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'British Steel' name to come back as Tatas exit Scunthorpe

'British Steel' name to come back as Tatas exit Scunthorpe

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

With the Tatas agreeing to sell its Scunthorpe steel plant in the UK to investment firm Greybull for a nominal one pound, the storied 'British Steel' name will be back in the now-ailing industry.

Welspun buys UK co for Rs 132 cr

Welspun buys UK co for Rs 132 cr

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Taking its first step towards becoming a global home textile company and to access the UK market

World 100m champion Gatlin in new doping scandal

World 100m champion Gatlin in new doping scandal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

World 100 metres champion Justin Gatlin said on Tuesday he is "shocked and surprised" at doping allegations made against his coach Dennis Mitchell, like Gatlin a convicted doper, but added that he sacked him as soon as he heard about the issue.

Sensex ends up 116 points, Nifty closes at record high

Sensex ends up 116 points, Nifty closes at record high

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and S&P BSE Smallcap indices hit a new lifetime high

Outlining India, Gentleman style

Outlining India, Gentleman style

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

More than a decade after its publication, renowned British stamp artist David Gentlemen's sketch-and-word portrayal of India is here.

India, UK pledge to boost ties

India, UK pledge to boost ties

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Bulls to give a thumbs up to BJP's election victory

Bulls to give a thumbs up to BJP's election victory

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Election results, diesel & gas pricing moves, labour law changes - all stoke anticipation of more cheer ahead.

Gold at 29-month high, may touch Rs 32,500 mark

Gold at 29-month high, may touch Rs 32,500 mark

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

In dollar terms, however, gold prices jumped by 26 per cent this calendar year, following sharp jump in hedge funds' long position

Rupee gains 20 paise to end at 67.32 against dollar

Rupee gains 20 paise to end at 67.32 against dollar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The rupee had firmed up 16 paise to close at 67.52 on Thursday.

UK worried over India's economic might

UK worried over India's economic might

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Warning that the rising economic might of India and China poses a threat to Britain's prosperity, the country's Chancellor of Exchequer Gordon Brown has asked businesses to do more to meet the growing strategic threat to their markets.

UK report calls for cheaper, simpler visas for Indians

UK report calls for cheaper, simpler visas for Indians

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

France has now over-taken the UK as India's most visited European nation

'The ICC deals with all countries equally'

'The ICC deals with all countries equally'

Rediff.com26 May 2003

ICC president tells Faisal Shariff there is a culture of sledging prevalent in cricket.

Hinduja brothers presented lifetime achievement award in UK

Hinduja brothers presented lifetime achievement award in UK

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev was also honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the ceremony.

26/11 attack was 'heroic', German bakery bombing 'beautiful': Al Qaeda

26/11 attack was 'heroic', German bakery bombing 'beautiful': Al Qaeda

Rediff.com20 May 2015

An Al Qaeda document recovered by US Navy SEALs from the Abbottabad hideout of Osama bin Laden describes the 2008 Mumbai terror attack by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists as a "heroic Fidai" operation and the one at German Bakery in Pune as a "beautiful huge" bombing.

Bolt completes 100-200m double at World Championships

Bolt completes 100-200m double at World Championships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Usain Bolt completed another 100-200 double at the IAAF World Championships when he bested rival Justin Gatlin to the 200 metres title at the Bird's Nest.

Markets break record-hitting spree, end lower

Markets break record-hitting spree, end lower

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Shares of IT companies were in focus with the Nifty IT and S&P BSE IT index gaining more than 2% in an otherwise lower market

WADA chief furious at Jamaica stonewalling

WADA chief furious at Jamaica stonewalling

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chief John Fahey has slammed Jamaican authorities for failing to accommodate an independent audit of their anti-doping regime until next year.

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Check out the celebs who attended the event.

STUNNING images from the week gone by

STUNNING images from the week gone by

Rediff.com4 May 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by ace Reuters photographers.

EU calls for quick BREXIT; 'leave' campaigner Farage booed in EU parliament

EU calls for quick BREXIT; 'leave' campaigner Farage booed in EU parliament

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The European Parliament has called for an 'immediate' triggering of Brexit.

World Athletics: Bolt, Mo Farah set the tracks on fire in Beijing

World Athletics: Bolt, Mo Farah set the tracks on fire in Beijing

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Britain's Mo Farah stormed to victory in the 5,000 metres on Saturday to secure an unprecedented third successive distance double at major global championships.

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Continuing his attack on the Congress, he said efforts to stop the 'leakage' could have been made earlier as well but there was no intention and will power.

Markets end lower on uncertainty over UK referendum outcome

Markets end lower on uncertainty over UK referendum outcome

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Textile and telecom shares have gained ahead of the Cabinet meet later today which is likely to announce new measures for both the sectors.

Mauritius funds may now be re-routed through Singapore for investments in India

Mauritius funds may now be re-routed through Singapore for investments in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Singapore is the favoured destination as it has traditionally had a stable fund management regime; also, its tax treaty with India is similar to that of Mauritius

Should you sell stocks in May? No, say analysts

Should you sell stocks in May? No, say analysts

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Long-term investors can stay put in the markets, but should brace for volatility

Rupee gains on surprise RBI rate cut, up 13 paise to 66.46

Rupee gains on surprise RBI rate cut, up 13 paise to 66.46

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Heavy dollar selling by banks and exporters alongside debt-related inflows largely supported the rupee

Tata Steel to bid for Indian iron ore assets of Stemcor

Tata Steel to bid for Indian iron ore assets of Stemcor

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Tata Steel would make a bid for buying the Indian iron ore assets of one of Britain's largest independent steel trading companies Stemcor.

2022 promises to be a year of mega surprises

2022 promises to be a year of mega surprises

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Whether it's about colonising Mars or donning Net-connected apparel, 2022 is a year everyone seems to be planning for, says Nivedita Mookerji.

SB&T International, Gerald Ratner form new firm

SB&T International, Gerald Ratner form new firm

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

The Indian jewellery manufacturer and exporter, SB&T International Ltd, and global jewellery retailer, Gerald Ratner, have formed a new company - SB&T International (United Kingdom) Ltd - to distribute the former's products in Britain.

India likely to have 2nd biggest start-up ecosystem by 2017

India likely to have 2nd biggest start-up ecosystem by 2017

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

In 2014, the country witnessed 800 new companies starting up, taking the total number of start-ups to 3,100, Nasscom said.

Why the rupee will continue to be volatile

Why the rupee will continue to be volatile

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Analysts expect the central bank to remain watchful of inflation.

PHOTOS: Prince Philip retires after final solo engagement

PHOTOS: Prince Philip retires after final solo engagement

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

While his official diary of engagements come to an end on Wednesday, the Palace has said the Duke may still decide to attend some events alongside the Queen.

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'India's reputation is not and cannot be dependent on the whimsical opinions of some obscure foreign advisory committee packed with Hindu-phobic acolytes,' declares Vivek Gumaste.

DC-designed luxury car unveiled at Detroit show

DC-designed luxury car unveiled at Detroit show

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Built by Mumbai-based designer Dilip Chhabria, the prototype of the 'AMV8 Vantage Concept' car was unveiled at a glittering show on Monday.

Rupee ends higher at 68.58 against USD

Rupee ends higher at 68.58 against USD

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The rupee had dropped 15 paise or 0.22 per cent yesterday.

Hong Kong's battle for freedom is a little too late

Hong Kong's battle for freedom is a little too late

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Even if the extradition bill has been suspended, Beijing will eventually impose its system on Hong Kong, observes Nitin Pai.

Sports Shots: Barca star Rafinha set to miss crucial month

Sports Shots: Barca star Rafinha set to miss crucial month

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

A summary of sports stories from across the globe

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster, Toyota Innova and Tata Hexa.

China Q2 GDP growth seen cooling to 7-year low, more stimulus expected

China Q2 GDP growth seen cooling to 7-year low, more stimulus expected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Shocks from Brexit could also hurt one of China's biggest export markets.