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The IMF, Greece, and 'immoral hazard'

The IMF, Greece, and 'immoral hazard'

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Greece was an opportunity for the IMF to set a precedent for an orderly debt resolution programme.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

North Korea hold Greece in football friendly

North Korea hold Greece in football friendly

Rediff.com26 May 2010

North Korea forward Jong Tae-Se, dubbed the 'People's Wayne Rooney' by Asian media, scored twice for North Korea in a 2-2 draw with fellow World Cup finalists Greece in a friendly on Tuesday.

Germany rules out possibility of Greece's EU exit

Germany rules out possibility of Greece's EU exit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

German Chancellor Angela Merkel had assured the Greek leaders her continued support for the country to remain in the euro zone when she last Wednesday made her first visit to Athens in nearly three years.

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Jubilant Ukraine reach Euro 2024 finals with Iceland win

Greece to extend bank holiday for two more days

Greece to extend bank holiday for two more days

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Greece will extend a bank holiday that has been in effect since June 29 for two more days.

Nayanthara's Twins Turn Two

Nayanthara's Twins Turn Two

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's sons Uyir and Ulagam turn two.

Greece's real threat to the euro zone

Greece's real threat to the euro zone

Rediff.com18 May 2012

If Greece leaves, and its economy rebounds, the power of its example could split Europe

Greece risk World Cup exit

Greece risk World Cup exit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Biggest win, says Greece coach

Biggest win, says Greece coach

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

Coach Otto Rehhagel said his team achieved something totally unknown to Greece.

Doesn't Taapsee Look Cool?

Doesn't Taapsee Look Cool?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Salman enjoys a view... Pooja turns into a momo... Manju goes biking...

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

He is the first athlete to retain the pole vault title in nearly seven decades.

Greece crisis poses little threat to global economy: IMF

Greece crisis poses little threat to global economy: IMF

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The ongoing Greece economic crisis poses a little threat to the rest of the world as the global economy has withstood the stress tests of the last two weeks fairly well.

Lonely Greece: Where are all the tourists?

Lonely Greece: Where are all the tourists?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

According to a Reuters report, tourism, which slumped by 25 per cent in 2009-2010 only to rebound last year, is crucial to Greece's economy, accounting for 15 per cent of its output and one in five jobs in a country where unemployment has hit a record high of 21 per cent.

Meet the first woman fighter pilot in LCA Tejas fleet

Meet the first woman fighter pilot in LCA Tejas fleet

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Up until recently, she was flying the MiG-21s and was recently posted to the LCA squadron deployed in Naliya air base in the Gujarat sector along the border with Pakistan.

In an interconnected world, India cannot escape Greece crisis's fallout

In an interconnected world, India cannot escape Greece crisis's fallout

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

If the impact of the Greece crisis spreads across Europe and parts of the world which are more interconnected than ever before, India cannot hope to be insulated, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Europa League PIX: Man United held; Big wins for Lazio, Galatasaray

Europa League PIX: Man United held; Big wins for Lazio, Galatasaray

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

In an early match, Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt secured a 3-2 home victory against FC Porto thanks to a brace from Jens Petter Hauge, despite going down to 10 men in the 51st minute.

Greece impact: India Inc stares at weakening euro

Greece impact: India Inc stares at weakening euro

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Motherson Sumi, Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover will face higher cost.

Diffident US and endless saga of Greece's problems

Diffident US and endless saga of Greece's problems

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The markets stayed on edge last week due to the endless saga of Greece's problems.

Second string Spain too good for Greece

Second string Spain too good for Greece

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Departing European champions Greece lost their third game out of three when they were beaten 2-1 by Group D winners Spain at Euro 2008 on Wednesday. Striker Angelos Haristeas opened the scoring for Greece with a header in the 42nd minute, his team's first goal of the tournament, but Spain equalised in the 61st through Ruben de la Red and took victory with a Daniel Guiza goal two minutes from time.

PIX: Paris organisers receive Olympic flame in Athens

PIX: Paris organisers receive Olympic flame in Athens

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The last torch bearer in Marseille will climb on the roof of the Velodrome stadium on May 9.

Colombia thrash Greece in joyous World Cup return

Colombia thrash Greece in joyous World Cup return

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Colombia marked their return to the World Cup after a 16-year absence with an attacking display that earned a 3-0 victory over Greece on Saturday, and the early initiative in what looks to be a really tight Group C.

Greece will do everything to seal deal with lenders

Greece will do everything to seal deal with lenders

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Greek finance minister to hold talks with bankers on Sunday

Greece submits new bailout plan to avoid euro exit

Greece submits new bailout plan to avoid euro exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Athens bowed to demands to phase out tax breaks for its islands.

Wah! The Super Moon!

Wah! The Super Moon!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Glimpses of the Super Moon rising over skylines and landmarks of the world.

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Tough conditions imposed by global lenders could cause an outcry.

Greece slip through despite losing to Russia

Greece slip through despite losing to Russia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Greece pipped Spain by virtue of having scored more goals.

Paralympics: Kathuniya bags silver in men's discus throw

Paralympics: Kathuniya bags silver in men's discus throw

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The F-56 is a seating field event class for differently-abled athletes.

Shahid to wed in Greece

Shahid to wed in Greece

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

He will reportedly marry Delhi girl Mira Rajput on July 10.

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

11th-hour debt restructuring programme offered no concessions to creditors

Spotted: Hansika, Jayam Ravi, Prabhu Deva in Greece

Spotted: Hansika, Jayam Ravi, Prabhu Deva in Greece

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Reader Bhavana Naik sends us some pictures.

Tsitsipas rescues Europe: Teams tied after Day 1

Tsitsipas rescues Europe: Teams tied after Day 1

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Team Europe and Team World are tied at 2 after one day of the Laver Cup after play opened Friday in Berlin.

Suzlon eyes Greece, UK for expansion

Suzlon eyes Greece, UK for expansion

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Wind power major Suzlon Energy on Friday said it was looking at exploring new markets like Greece, UK, Taiwan and Philippines besides strengthening its operations in China.

Relief and anger in Greece as Tsipras strikes deal

Relief and anger in Greece as Tsipras strikes deal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Greeks greeted news of a deal with creditors on Monday with a measure of relief mixed with much anger.

EU, IMF finalising rescue package for Greece

EU, IMF finalising rescue package for Greece

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

In a move intended to reassure the jittery financial markets, the European Commissioner for Monetary Affairs, Olli Rehn, on Thursday stressed the fact that the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were aware of the need to move swiftly to help an overly indebted Greece.

Greece to get $1-trillion aid package

Greece to get $1-trillion aid package

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Eurozone leaders have agreed on a bailout package of nearly $1 trillion (750 billion euro) for Greece, as part of their concentrated efforts to prevent the debt crisis contagion from spreading to other nations.

Why Katrina Didn't Attend Ambani Sangeet

Why Katrina Didn't Attend Ambani Sangeet

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Priyanka takes a beach break... Sunny is red hot... Saif goes shirtless...

Greece grab first ever World Cup win

Greece grab first ever World Cup win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Greece came back from a goal down to beat Nigeria 2-1 in the World Cup on Thursday after the African team had to play with 10 men for almost two thirds of the Group B game.

Samaras penalty sends Greece through, breaks Ivorian hearts

Samaras penalty sends Greece through, breaks Ivorian hearts

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

A stoppage time penalty from Giorgios Samaras sent Greece into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.

Greece crisis: India still a reasonable investment destination

Greece crisis: India still a reasonable investment destination

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

As regards India, market valuations already reflect most positives.