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Northern Ireland-India trade gets a boost

Northern Ireland-India trade gets a boost

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Northern Ireland's growing trade links with India have received a further boost with the appointment of two Bangalore and New Delhi-based advisory companies to help expansion and growth.

HCL to create 250 jobs in Northern Ireland

HCL to create 250 jobs in Northern Ireland

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

Indian IT major HCL Technologies Ltd has decided to create 250 jobs in Northern Ireland as part of its call centre expansion plan

Key Arab Football Federations Reaffirm Support For FIFA President Infantino

Key Arab Football Federations Reaffirm Support For FIFA President Infantino

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Six Arab football federations, including 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco and Qatar, have publicly declared their "full support" and "confidence" in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This backing comes as Infantino faces significant backlash and withdrawals of support from European and Oceania federations over his failed $20 billion private investment plan for the World Cup, highlighting a growing schism within global football governance.

Why Italy risk missing third straight football World Cup

Why Italy risk missing third straight football World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Italy's consistent failure to qualify for recent World Cups stems from a deep-seated issue in nurturing young football talent, according to 2006 World Cup winners Marco Amelia and Massimo Oddo.

Polaris opens centre in Belfast

Polaris opens centre in Belfast

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Polaris Software Lab Ltd on Thursday said it will set up a banking and financial Application Certification Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, assisted by Invest Northern Ireland.

Half of investments in emerging markets go via tax havens

Half of investments in emerging markets go via tax havens

Rediff.com23 May 2013

A number of US MNCs, including Apple, Google, Amazon and Starbucks have faced criticism for tax avoidance.

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati.

Brexit: Nations shouldn't take decisions in a fit of passion

Brexit: Nations shouldn't take decisions in a fit of passion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

'A nation can take a quick decision in a fit of passion or excitement that can be damaging to itself in the long term,' says Aakar Patel.

G-8 summit to discuss tax avoidance by companies

G-8 summit to discuss tax avoidance by companies

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Obama to push for expansion of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

To enable large-scale vaccine studies to take place across the UK, the aim is to get 500,000 people signed up by October, which is considered vital in the fight against coronavirus.

Brexit jolt: Asian markets sink

Brexit jolt: Asian markets sink

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Market meltdown and volatility pushed many traders to the sidelines.

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rishi Sunak, Sailesh Vara and Suella Fernandes were the three new Indian-origin MPs to be inducted into the Theresa May govt.

Brexit: A big blow for the UK economy

Brexit: A big blow for the UK economy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Brexit will likely put brakes on the UK's growth prospects.

Euro 2016: Expanded format exposes Europe's flabby middle

Euro 2016: Expanded format exposes Europe's flabby middle

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

When UEFA decided eight years ago to expand the European Championship from 16 to 24 teams, its then president Michel Platini promised the standard of the tournament would not drop.

Pakistan-origin MP appointed new UK home secretary

Pakistan-origin MP appointed new UK home secretary

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Sajid Javid, the son of a Pakistani bus driver whose family migrated to Britain in the 1960s, becomes the first South Asian origin MP to hold a key portfolio in the UK Cabinet.

Pound tumbles to 30-year low as Brexit result agonisingly close

Pound tumbles to 30-year low as Brexit result agonisingly close

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Sterling was last at $1.4450, having carved out a massive range of $1.4000 to $1.5022.

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

To be at Kakkathuruthu when the sun sets, according to National Geographic, is a surreal experience. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan tells us how the tiny island gradually charmed him.

Modi's minimum government, maximum governance will work, here's how

Modi's minimum government, maximum governance will work, here's how

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Modi's minimum government, maximum governance will go a long way?

Cricket Buzz: Women umpires to make history in Adelaide

Cricket Buzz: Women umpires to make history in Adelaide

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Sheridan and Waldron will stand in a match between Tea Tree Gully and Northern Districts in Adelaide featuring Australia's vice-captain Travis Head.