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New Zealand PM visits Infosys, Biocon

New Zealand PM visits Infosys, Biocon

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clarke on Monday said there were immense opportunities to enhance bilateral trade with India.

UN commemorates 125th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar

UN commemorates 125th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The UN celebrated the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar with a top official describing the noted Indian social reformer as a "global icon" for marginalised people.

Everest conqueror Edmund Hillary is dead

Everest conqueror Edmund Hillary is dead

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Though the exact reason of his death was not known, media reports say he had been suffering from pneumonia

Angry NZ jails Israeli spies

Angry NZ jails Israeli spies

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

Auckland has imposed diplomatic sanctions against Israel after two Mossad agents were caught and jailed in New Zealand.

NZ reviews citizenship law

NZ reviews citizenship law

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

New Zealand may revoke automatic citizenship now granted to anyone born there.

70 Years Ago, They Conquered Everest

70 Years Ago, They Conquered Everest

Rediff.com29 May 2023

May 29, 1953. A New Zealand beekeeper named Edmund Hillary and a Nepali sherpa named Tenzing Norgay became the first human beings to reach the top of the world -- the 29,035 foot Mount Everest, the highest mountain on earth.

Hopes fading for woman UN Secretary-General

Hopes fading for woman UN Secretary-General

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Antonio Guterres, who had served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees for 10 years, has emerged as the front-runner in the first two rounds of informal voting.

China, WHO acted too slowly on COVID-19: Independent panel

China, WHO acted too slowly on COVID-19: Independent panel

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

China was also slammed by the panel for "lost opportunities to apply basic public health measures at the earliest opportunity."

Former Portuguese PM Guterres to be next UN chief

Former Portuguese PM Guterres to be next UN chief

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Russia's envoy to the UN and President of the Council for October Vitaly Churkin announced that after the sixth straw poll, Guterres has emerged as the "clear favourite" even as hopes for a woman to succeed Ban Ki-moon as the world's top diplomat suffered a major setback.

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Other nominations include Dunkirk, The Post and I, Tonya.

<I>Game Of Thrones, Horror Story</i> lead Emmy 2013 nominations

Game Of Thrones, Horror Story lead Emmy 2013 nominations

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The 65th Emmys will be held on September 22 in Los Angeles.

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

For developing technology that is at the heart of high speed WiFi and 4G mobile systems Arogyaswami Paulraj receives one of science's highest honours, the Marconi Prize 2014.