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FM urges UK to ease Indian banks' entry

FM urges UK to ease Indian banks' entry

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Finance Minister P Chidambaram has urged Britain to allow Indian banks to open more branches in that country.

Bill to raise FDI in insurance in Budget session

Bill to raise FDI in insurance in Budget session

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

The government said on Thursday it will bring a legislation next month to increase foreign direct investment in insurance sector to 49 per cent from 26 per cent at present.

Indians stranded in UK pin hopes on PM-Brown meet

Indians stranded in UK pin hopes on PM-Brown meet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The group has already sent an appeal to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to intervene in the matter.

UK backs India's bid for UNSC seat: Brown

UK backs India's bid for UNSC seat: Brown

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

It is time to formally recognise on a more consistent and regular basis the reality of the emerging new world order, he said.

Britain on high terror alert

Britain on high terror alert

Rediff.com1 Jul 2007

The country moved to its highest level of terror alert -- critical -- after a burning car crashed into the airport.

Celtic need point at Milan to deny Shakhtar

Celtic need point at Milan to deny Shakhtar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Celtic are chasing a win at already qualified AC Milan later on Tuesday even though they just need a draw to reach the Champions League last 16.

Will new UK PM save Afzal from noose?

Will new UK PM save Afzal from noose?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

A London-based group campaigning to save Afzal Guru, sentenced to death for the attack on Indian Parliament, plans to seek the intervention of the new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to get a reprieve for him.

PM invites Brown to India

PM invites Brown to India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Dr Singh invited Brown to visit India in the next few months, saying it will "play an important role in taking forward the partnership between the two countries that we have worked hard to build."

Brown -- Emerging from Blair's shadow

Brown -- Emerging from Blair's shadow

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

"Now let the work of change begin," he declared before entering 10 Downing Street, marking an end to the tumultuous decade-long Blair rule.

British PM-in-waiting for new War on Terror

British PM-in-waiting for new War on Terror

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

'Obviously people who know me know that I will speak my mind. I'll be very frank, the British national interest is what I and my colleagues are about.'

Managers reject 'bloodbath' talk before England-Scotland clash

Managers reject 'bloodbath' talk before England-Scotland clash

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

England manager Roy Hodgson appeared to play down the old rivalry between Scotland and England when he said Tuesday's friendly was just another game, despite the intense atmosphere likely at Celtic Park.

Ali Fazal, Padma Laxmi, Gal Gadot at Oscars party

Ali Fazal, Padma Laxmi, Gal Gadot at Oscars party

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

It's party night in Hollywood!

How Bhagavad Gita has charmed US corporates

How Bhagavad Gita has charmed US corporates

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

American business leaders may find that India's biggest impact on the global economy may be on the way executives think.

Here's what Lara said on Kohli's 'phenomenal' run

Here's what Lara said on Kohli's 'phenomenal' run

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Eulogising Virat Kohli's phenomenal achievements is the new normal and latest to join the bandwagon is West Indies legend Brian Lara terming the Indian captain as "game's leader at the moment."

Bopanna-Mergea upset Bryan brothers to enter Wimbledon semis

Bopanna-Mergea upset Bryan brothers to enter Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The ninth seeded Indo-Romanian rallied to shock the three-time champions 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(9), 7-6(5) in their quarter-final match.

WB CM Mamata wants to acquire Tagore's home in London

WB CM Mamata wants to acquire Tagore's home in London

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The residence -- No 3, Heath Villas in Hampstead Heath, north London -- was valued at an estimated 2.7 million (Rs 23 crore) a few years ago

'A Q Khan thought he could defy the world'

'A Q Khan thought he could defy the world'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

'If he looked at it purely as an Islamic bomb, he would not have sold the nuclear secrets to North Korea. Khan was fighting the West, through North Korea, Iran and Libya,'\nsays Gordon Corera.

Sachin faces Oz challenge on TV

Sachin faces Oz challenge on TV

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Steve Waugh is endorsing everything from tires to insurance, Brett Lee sports watches and models for whiskey.

Beckham finally makes Galaxy debut

Beckham finally makes Galaxy debut

Rediff.com22 Jul 2007

David Beckham made his long-awaited debut for Los Angeles Galaxy in front of a capacity crowd when he came on as a substitute in the 78th minute of Saturday's exhibition match against Chelsea.

ISIS chemical weapons expert killed in US-led air strikes

ISIS chemical weapons expert killed in US-led air strikes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

A chemical weapons expert has been killed in a US-led air strike in northern Iraq.

Interesting numbers from Guwahati ODI

Interesting numbers from Guwahati ODI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Five times has Virat Kohli aggregated 2,000 or more runs in international cricket in a calendar year, thus equalling Sachin Tendulkar's Indian record.

Tri-series hangs in balance

Tri-series hangs in balance

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Cognizant rejigs top brass

Cognizant rejigs top brass

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Big Brother: Jade evicted, Shilpa plays on

Big Brother: Jade evicted, Shilpa plays on

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

There was a late flurry of sympathy for Goody after she wept on last night's show and made an impassioned plea that she was not racist.

Are cricket fans abusive?

Are cricket fans abusive?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

A South African player was heard making racist and abusive comments about Pakistan during the fourth day of the first Test.

New UK PM for strong ties with India

New UK PM for strong ties with India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

In his short visit to India earlier this year, he came back even more convinced.

WICB to probe Lara's comments

WICB to probe Lara's comments

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Brian Lara faces a probe for criticising selection policies and pitch conditions during the Test series against India

Beckham on scoresheet but Galaxy lose

Beckham on scoresheet but Galaxy lose

Rediff.com2 Mar 2008

David Beckham scored from the penalty spot but his LA Galaxy side were beaten 2-1 in a shootout by FC Seoul after a 1-1 draw in a friendly on Saturday. The former England captain had a hand in the Galaxy's 21st-minute opener and also scored in the shoot-out.

Do you know these 10 famous Scots?

Do you know these 10 famous Scots?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Scotland will vote on whether it will be an independent country or will remain a part of the United Kingdom on September 18. With the vote coming up next week, a look at ten famous Scots.

Lara re-appointed as captain

Lara re-appointed as captain

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

He will lead West Indies in their seven-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting on Saturday.

Sunny, Lisa, Alia: Who will make the sexiest Baywatch babe?

Sunny, Lisa, Alia: Who will make the sexiest Baywatch babe?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Vote for your favourite one!

Getz Prime: Great car, low price

Getz Prime: Great car, low price

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

Big hatch, small engine, low price. Now what else do you want?

Laxman: Tendulkar is real No.1

Laxman: Tendulkar is real No.1

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

Tendulkar's ranking may have slipped but he will show why he is recognised as the world's best batsman in the remaining three Tests, Indian teammate VVS Laxman said on Tuesday.

The Englishman who was more Indian than Indians

The Englishman who was more Indian than Indians

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Buried in a Kolkata cemetery is an Englishman who served India well during her struggle for freedom. Charles Freer Andrews was a benevolent force that neither the Indians, nor the British could ignore.

Lara retained as West Indies captain

Lara retained as West Indies captain

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Former West Indies opening batsman Gordon Greenidge was appointed as the new convener of West Indies selectors.

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

'It is inevitable that people around the world -- including from America and China -- will have different viewpoints over different issues'

Check out the Hyundai Verna!

Check out the Hyundai Verna!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006