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Drake enters football with 100M Euros power move

Drake enters football with 100M Euros power move

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Italian second-tier soccer club Venezia has secured a significant minority investment from sports industry heavyweight Tim Leiweke, thanks in part to Canadian rapper Drake.

Google reveals most-searched IPL team in 2025

Google reveals most-searched IPL team in 2025

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Punjab Kings emerge as most-searched IPL team on Google in 2025

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'For the longest time, he was not an activist.' 'He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.'

Toronto invites Indian investments

Toronto invites Indian investments

Rediff.com4 May 2011

A visiting trade delegation from Toronto, which met with local entrepreneurs and investors here on Tuesday, said it would focus on attracting investments into information and communication technology, life sciences and renewable energy sectors.

Hydrogen-run cars get a boost with Hyundai-IITM tieup

Hydrogen-run cars get a boost with Hyundai-IITM tieup

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The only other company working on hydrogen cars in India is Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'That refresh programme -- because they are big aircraft and we cannot ground them all at the same time -- will last well into 2027.'

Tesla Enters India, Hits Speed Bumps Elsewhere

Tesla Enters India, Hits Speed Bumps Elsewhere

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

While Elon Musk's political influence continues to grow, his business empire is witnessing headwinds.

Canada's deputy PM resigns citing rift with Trudeau

Canada's deputy PM resigns citing rift with Trudeau

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'For the past number of weeks, you and I have found ourselves at odds about the best path forward for Canada'

Recalled envoy speaks out: Canada backstabbed India

Recalled envoy speaks out: Canada backstabbed India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Calling Canada's behaviour 'the pits', India's recalled high commissioner Sanjay Verma says India was backstabbed and treated in a most unprofessional manner by a country that is supposed to be a friendly democracy.

Now, PM Modi to have Madison-style event in Toronto

Now, PM Modi to have Madison-style event in Toronto

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

PM Narendra Modi will embark on an eight-day tour of France, Germany and Canada on April 9.

Roads: India expects $5 bn Canadian investment

Roads: India expects $5 bn Canadian investment

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

India expects a big investment of $5 billion (about Rs 22,800 crore) from Canada in the country's road development programme over the next three to four years, road transport and highways minister Kamal Nath has said.

'One film out of X number of films works and...'

'One film out of X number of films works and...'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...you start running after the star.' 'If the star says yes to the film, the ecosystem supports it.' 'The biggest cog in the wheel of the ecosystem is the audience and we forget that.'

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'

'BCCI must allow IPL teams to play exhibition games overseas'

'BCCI must allow IPL teams to play exhibition games overseas'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

It is time the BCCI allows IPL teams to play exhibition games overseas in the off-season as it will only strengthen what is already a strong product, said Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia.

CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian teams while court deliberates

CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian teams while court deliberates

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Abramovich handed Chelsea director control of firm on day of Ukraine invasion - filings

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi charms Canada

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi charms Canada

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Here are some of the top moments from his visit to Ottawa and Toronto.

Govt mulls freeing oil, gas price: FM

Govt mulls freeing oil, gas price: FM

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

At present, India allows 100% foreign direct investment in exploration and production of oil and gas through a production sharing regime.

17 Indo-Canadians triumph as Trudeau returns to power sans majority

17 Indo-Canadians triumph as Trudeau returns to power sans majority

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Seventeen Indo-Canadians, including NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, won Canada's parliamentary elections on Tuesday with Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returning to power in the snap polls.

Prime Minister Modi wins hearts in Canada

Prime Minister Modi wins hearts in Canada

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

'Stand-alone' trip to North American nation and a strong track record in Gujarat open doors to business.

Canada woos Indian firms

Canada woos Indian firms

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Greater Toronto region of Canada on Thursday invited Indian companies to invest there as the area offered access to the North American Free Trade Area and provided superior infrastructure and skilled workers.

'Indian firms face work visa, green nod woes in Canada'

'Indian firms face work visa, green nod woes in Canada'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Issues relating to environmental clearances and work visas were the main factors deterring bilateral trade and Indian investment into Canada

Will Prem Watsa's magic work in India?

Will Prem Watsa's magic work in India?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, the founder, chairman and chief executive of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, is often called the Warren Buffett of Canada for his ability to spot investment opportunities ahead of others and turn around non-performing enterprises.

Trade pacts can't be subject to foreign courts: FM

Trade pacts can't be subject to foreign courts: FM

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to India in November last year, Chidambaram said that India and Canada have longstanding bilateral relations, built upon shared traditions of democracy, pluralism and strong interpersonal connections with an Indian diaspora of more than one million in Canada.

The investor who took a $1.1billion bet on Modi

The investor who took a $1.1billion bet on Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The IIT-Madras alumnus, who moved to Canada for an MBA programme and settled there, is not new to investing in India.

Prem Watsa the Indian Warren Buffett goes shopping

Prem Watsa the Indian Warren Buffett goes shopping

Rediff.com25 May 2012

V Prem Watsa, the India-born billionaire and promoter-chairman of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, a $30-billion plus insurance and investment company, is often referred to as the "Canadian Buffett," a reference to the famous billionaire founder of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.

DLF may put off NTC Mills land sale till FY14: Veritas

DLF may put off NTC Mills land sale till FY14: Veritas

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Mumbai land sale part of non-core divestment this year, counters DLF

Harper seeks stronger ties between India, Canada

Harper seeks stronger ties between India, Canada

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Canada and India must forge stronger trade, investment and educational ties to build a more productive friendship, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said.

Global economic recovery still fragile: PM

Global economic recovery still fragile: PM

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

As he left for the G-20 Summit in Toronto, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ion Friday cautioned that the global economic recovery is 'still fragile and uneven' and asked world leaders to calibrate exit strategies in the light of growing concerns over expansionary fiscal policies.

'India Calling' moment for Prem Watsa as his funds get aggressive

'India Calling' moment for Prem Watsa as his funds get aggressive

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Fairfax Financial Holdings made three investments in a month

$1.68 million for lunch with Warren Buffett!

$1.68 million for lunch with Warren Buffett!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Toronto-based investment firm, Salida Capital led by Courtenay Wolfe has won the charity auction to dine with billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

Canada seeks Indian cricket's help

Canada seeks Indian cricket's help

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

After recognising cricket as its national sport, Canada is now seeking Indian expertise to develop the game in the country. Cricket Canada chief Atul Ahuja said the BCCI should appreciate it that it is in the interest of cricket to invest in a neutral country like Canada.

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'While we may speculate about personality politics, the reality is that there are more important issues that drive the India-US relationship.'

Indo-Canadian economic ties to get a boost

Indo-Canadian economic ties to get a boost

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Indo-Canadian relations are set to take off with the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper laying out a detailed roadmap for bilateral cooperation. Business leaders in Toronto are pitching for strong expansion of trade ties.

How Punyakoti, Sanskrit's 1st animation film, got made

How Punyakoti, Sanskrit's 1st animation film, got made

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Seven years ago, Ravishankar Venkateswaran heard a story during a bus ride.

Jet Air cuts fares by up to 30% on overseas routes

Jet Air cuts fares by up to 30% on overseas routes

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The reduced fare offer is also available for travel on partner airline Etihad Airways flights

#10YearChallenge: Inspiring stories of change and success

#10YearChallenge: Inspiring stories of change and success

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Rediff readers take the 10 year challenge and tell us what has changed.

PM Modi returns home after 'successful' three-nation tour

PM Modi returns home after 'successful' three-nation tour

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to the Capital early Saturday morning after a three-nation tour of France, Germany and Canada.

Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open

Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

A six-time champion at Flushing Meadows, Williams was once money in the bank when it came to the US Open

Why Indian CEOs are a perfect fit for global roles

Why Indian CEOs are a perfect fit for global roles

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Nikesh Arora becoming successor of Masayoshi Son at Softbank yet again shows Indians are being preferred for global roles at multinational firms.