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10 Most Buzzworthy K-Dramas On OTT

10 Most Buzzworthy K-Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Once a K-drama buff, always a K-drama buff.

Coming of Age In Japan

Coming of Age In Japan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The annual Coming of Age Day event in Japan celebrates young people who have turned 18, helping them recognise their entry into adulthood.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Manmohan, wife to receive Japanese Royal couple

Manmohan, wife to receive Japanese Royal couple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Departing from the usual protocol, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife will receive Japanese Emperor Akihito and his spouse Empress Michiko who will arrive in New Delhi on Saturday on a six-day visit, their first to any South Asian country after being enthroned in 1990.

French Open PIX: Swiatek survives Osaka challenge in thriller

French Open PIX: Swiatek survives Osaka challenge in thriller

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Gauff cruises past Zidansek to reach French Open third round

It's Dogs Day Afternoon In Japan, Nepal

It's Dogs Day Afternoon In Japan, Nepal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Glimpses of how dogs are worshipped in two contrasting worlds, Nepal and Japan.

Japanese cell biologist wins Nobel for medicine

Japanese cell biologist wins Nobel for medicine

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Ohsumi, born in 1945 in Fukuoka, Japan, has been a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology since 2009.

Infosys launches 'India in a Box' for Japanese cos

Infosys launches 'India in a Box' for Japanese cos

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The product will enalble Japanese companies to jumpstart their business operations in India in a short time.

Israel says Houthis have hijacked India-bound vessel

Israel says Houthis have hijacked India-bound vessel

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Taking to X, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said, 'Israel strongly condemns the Iranian attack against an international vessel. The ship, which is owned by a British company and is operated by a Japanese firm, was hijacked with Iran's guidance by the Yemenite Houthi militia.'

Sony gets 3 weeks to respond to Zee shareholder's petition

Sony gets 3 weeks to respond to Zee shareholder's petition

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday admitted a fresh petition filed by a Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd shareholder seeking enforcement of the now-cancelled merger deal between ZEEL and Sony. The Mumbai bench of NCLT also directed Sony Pictures Network India, now known as Culver Max, to file a reply within three weeks and fixed the next date of hearing on March 12. On January 21, Sony Group Corp (SGC), the Japanese parent company of Sony Picture Network India (SPNI) and BEPL, announced the termination of the $10 billion merger agreement with ZEEL, while seeking $90 million for breach of conditions besides initiating arbitration.

Govt creates 'Japan Plus' to fast track Japanese investments

Govt creates 'Japan Plus' to fast track Japanese investments

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The commitment by Japan to invest $35 billion or 3.5 trillion YEN is for infrastructure sector over five years.

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

With land acquisition completed and infrastructure work streamlined, India's bullet train dreams are slowly, but finally, inching closer to reality.

Chinese warships off Japanese island fuel tension

Chinese warships off Japanese island fuel tension

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Seven Chinese warships, including two destroyers, were sighted on Tuesday in waters off a Japanese island, according to the defence ministry, as tension mounted between the two Asian giants over territorial disputes. The naval ships passed the contiguous zone, a band of water just outside Japan's territorial waters, which are governed by international maritime law.

Japanese economy grows by 5% in Q1

Japanese economy grows by 5% in Q1

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The Japanese economy expanded by a healthy 5 per cent in the first three months of 2010, higher than the forecast, on increased consumer spending.

Japanese gang rape: Court orders identification parade of 6 accused

Japanese gang rape: Court orders identification parade of 6 accused

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The test identification parade of the 6 persons arrested in connection with Japanese tourist gang rape in Gaya will be held by Friday, a city court on Tuesday ruled.

Hero sole resistance as Japanese cos rule one-third of 2-wheeler market

Hero sole resistance as Japanese cos rule one-third of 2-wheeler market

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Honda has grown from 15% in FY12 to 27% now; Yamaha has doubled share to 5% in five years.

Japanese PM to meet Tata, Ambani

Japanese PM to meet Tata, Ambani

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Hatoyama is the first Japanese PM to visit India in 25 years.

Raikkonen wins Japanese Grand Prix

Raikkonen wins Japanese Grand Prix

Rediff.com9 Oct 2005

Renault took second and third place with Italian Giancarlo Fisichella and newly-crowned champion Fernando Alonso respectively.

Japanese sell-off spooks Indian markets

Japanese sell-off spooks Indian markets

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The local markets are expected to react to global triggers until the government announces the Union Budget.

How motherhood transformed Naomi Osaka's tennis

How motherhood transformed Naomi Osaka's tennis

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Naomi Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai

Japanese investment in Indian equities to double

Japanese investment in Indian equities to double

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Investments by Japanese funds into the Indian equity markets are expected to double to $10 billion in the next 2-3 years, feels a senior executive of Japan's Shinsei Bank.

Varanasi rolls out the red carpet for Modi, Japanese PM

Varanasi rolls out the red carpet for Modi, Japanese PM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

A huge make-shift stage has been erected on the river bed with the help of pontoons, while a thick blanket of security has been thrown over the city for the VIPs.

India seeks Japanese fund in SEZs, SMEs

India seeks Japanese fund in SEZs, SMEs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Asserting that India had removed many barriers in trade and investment

All Kinds Of Romance On OTT This Week

All Kinds Of Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Robot girlfriends, wish granting stars, creepy aliens, private detectives, brace yourself for unlimited excitement on OTT this week.

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years on Sunday.

85 kids dead, but Bihar hospitals lack Japanese encephalitis test

85 kids dead, but Bihar hospitals lack Japanese encephalitis test

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

It may sound strange but it is true. Despite the fact that Bihar is in the grip of Japanese encephalitis, the state's largest government-owned Patna Medical College and Hospital has stopped testing for it for the last 11 days, because of the lack of kits.

Japanese investment in Indian equity mart=$1bn

Japanese investment in Indian equity mart=$1bn

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Mizuho Financial Group has an alliance with the Rs 8,500 crore (Rs 85 billion) Tata Capital, the financial services arm of the Tata group.

Modi plays flute, narrates story of Lord Krishna at Japanese school

Modi plays flute, narrates story of Lord Krishna at Japanese school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited an elementary school in Tokyo and mingled with the students, narrating them the story of Lord Krishna.

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.

Indian in Japanese net for human smuggling

Indian in Japanese net for human smuggling

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

The 43-year-old man, married to a Japanese, allegedly made use of a rule allowing brief sightseeing visits for transit passengers at airports to sneak in Indians into Japan, police were quoted as saying by Kyodo news agency.

Suzuka to host 2010 Japanese GP

Suzuka to host 2010 Japanese GP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

Suzuka will host the Japanese Grand Prix next year as well as in 2011, the operators of the Honda-owned circuit said on Sunday after meeting Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Next year's race had been due to be hosted by Toyota's Fuji facility under an agreement to alternate but was thrown into doubt last month when that circuit gave up the hosting rights due to the global economic downturn.

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to be Republic Day chief guest

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi.

Asian Games chit-chat: Japanese swimmer sent home for stealing camera

Asian Games chit-chat: Japanese swimmer sent home for stealing camera

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

A Japanese athlete at the Asian Games has been charged by police after admitting to stealing a camera from a South Korean journalist, police said on Saturday.

Japanese yen: Under pressure to appreciate

Japanese yen: Under pressure to appreciate

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Japanese Yen is experiencing an up trend lately, especially after the Japanese government raised its assessment of Japan's economy for the first time in three years.

Asian Games: Antim wins bronze on tough day for Indian wrestlers

Asian Games: Antim wins bronze on tough day for Indian wrestlers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Repechage gives losing wrestlers from the pre-quarterfinal round onwards a shot at the bronze medal if the winning grappler makes it to the title round.

Help build 'new India':PM tells Japanese investors

Help build 'new India':PM tells Japanese investors

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

"Our relations have changed considerably over time and we now have a multifaceted relationship. Japan is not just a source of development aid but an important investor and partner in building Asian co-operation," Singh said at a luncheon hosted by the Indian and Japanese business community in Tokyo.

Japanese PM keen to meet Dalai Lama, but not now

Japanese PM keen to meet Dalai Lama, but not now

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Not wanting to annoy China, Japanese Prime Minister Yokio Hatoyama has politely refused to meet with the visiting Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama citing his "tight" schedule.

Citi to sell Japanese brokerage unit

Citi to sell Japanese brokerage unit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Troubled financial services firm Citigroup is inviting bids for selling its Japanese brokerage unit, Nikko Cordial, in an effort to raise over $5 billion, a media report says.