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Airlines in Asia-Pacific region to corner profits

Airlines in Asia-Pacific region to corner profits

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region are expected to corner the maximum profits this year, with the aviation industry's umbrella body IATA projecting a global profit of $8.9 billion in 2010.

India emerging as an export hub for SUVs

India emerging as an export hub for SUVs

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Global automobile majors are looking to leverage India's cost-competitive manufacturing practices and turn the country into an export hub for utility vehicles.

Very difficult to engage with Pak because...: Jaishankar

Very difficult to engage with Pak because...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (local time) took a veiled dig at Pakistan and said that it is very difficult to engage with a neighbour, who practises cross-border terrorism against India.

Sedans Ready To Take On SUVs

Sedans Ready To Take On SUVs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Sedans and hatchbacks have both lost market share to SUVs, which now account for more than 50% share of the 4 million-odd-unit PV market in the country.

Investors bearish on India's growth prospects

Investors bearish on India's growth prospects

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

If Indian money looks around at the economic climate and decides instead to go to Latin America, West Asia, or China, then why would foreign money's decision be any different?

Covid leaves Indian adults poorer by 6.1% in 2020: Credit Suisse

Covid leaves Indian adults poorer by 6.1% in 2020: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Covid-19 pandemic that brought life to a near standstill in 2020 has left Indian adults poorer by 6.1 per cent in 2020, suggests the Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2021. Wealth per Indian adult in 2020, according to the report, dropped to $14,252 by 2020-end compared to pre-pandemic levels. On a cumulative basis, Credit Suisse estimates the drop in the wealth of Indian adults at $594 billion.

Ransomware attacks surge over 2-fold in India in first half of 2023: Report

Ransomware attacks surge over 2-fold in India in first half of 2023: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

India saw a huge surge in ransomware and IoT cyber attacks in the first half of 2023, as criminals shifted to stealthier means of malicious activities, according to a report by SonicWall. While major economies like the US and the UK witnessed a decline in ransomware attacks, India (up 133 per cent) and Germany (52 per cent) are among the countries that saw a huge surge in such attacks, the 2023 SonicWall Mid-Year Cyber Threat Report for the January-June period stated. At the global level, a variety of other attacks have trended up, including cryptojacking (399 per cent), IoT malware (37 per cent) and encrypted threats (22 per cent), the report said.

This is how Lupin cracked the Japanese pharma market

This is how Lupin cracked the Japanese pharma market

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

From zero revenues eight years ago, Lupin has posted Rs 621 crore (Rs 6.21 billion) in sales last year-that too in a country regarded as one of the toughest markets in the world for generics.

Deepak Chopra to head Canada Post

Deepak Chopra to head Canada Post

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Deepak Chopra, till recently president and chief executive officer, Pitney Bowes (Canada and Latin America), has been appointed president and CEO of Canada Post, the country's largest employer.

MNCs look towards India for a booster dose

MNCs look towards India for a booster dose

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In recent months, several pharma multinational corporations (MNCs) are increasingly turning to Indian companies to expand market reach in the country's pharmaceuticals sector. Sanofi's partnerships with Dr Reddy's, Cipla, and Emcure, AstraZeneca and Mankind Pharma - teaming up for asthma medication distribution - are a few instances of this trend. This strategy allows MNCs to leverage established Indian networks and reach a wider audience. Indian companies also benefit from global brands and expertise, say analysts.

In Colombia, forgetting Pablo Escobar

In Colombia, forgetting Pablo Escobar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Colombia are on the verge of a berth in the knockout round. It is probably the end of an era for the Spanish La Roja and a new beginning for Colombia, says Mauktik Kulkarni.

The geography of joy

The geography of joy

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

'If only our roads were less congested, metros less crowded, markets a little more cleaner and air and water purer our happiness would be greater...'

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The newly elected Pope Francis has made history in more ways than one. Being dubbed as the Pontiff of Firsts, Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the first non-European leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics in more than 1,000 years.

Suarez admits dive but says is picked on by media

Suarez admits dive but says is picked on by media

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes he is picked on by the British media but admits that he did dive earlier this season in a Premier League match.

Pakistan to get 42 mn Euro aid from European Commission

Pakistan to get 42 mn Euro aid from European Commission

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

India will continue to be a focus of the European Community's humanitarian assistance in 2013, but five major global hotspots of crises, including Pakistan, will receive the largest chunk of over 661 million Euro aid earmarked for this year, the European Commission has said.

Amazing images show coffee processing in El Salvador

Amazing images show coffee processing in El Salvador

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Let's take a look at how coffee is processed and shipped in El Salvador.

i-Flex plans development centre in Chile

i-Flex plans development centre in Chile

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Banking software company i-Flex Solutions on Thursday said it will open a development and support centre in Chile.

Wipro to focus on banks in emerging markets

Wipro to focus on banks in emerging markets

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The financial services industry, especially banking, is in the midst of massive upgrade of existing IT set ups to cope with future regulatory and customer-driven online and mobile services, said Vijay Sharma, vice president & head domain & industry advisory services for banking, financial services and insurance.

India slams present structure of UN Security Council

India slams present structure of UN Security Council

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

India has said the United Nations Security Council in its present structure is "completely out of tune" with global realities and serves "no one's purpose", asserting that an expansion in the 15-member body should have permanent representation from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

FIFA's Warner sought money, citing influence in World Cup selection

FIFA's Warner sought money, citing influence in World Cup selection

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The former head of Egypt's football federation said on Sunday that ex-FIFA Vice President Jack Warner asked for $7 million from Egypt.

PICS: Supermodel Izabel Goulart stuns in sexy swimwear!

PICS: Supermodel Izabel Goulart stuns in sexy swimwear!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Here's a first look at the Brazilian bombshell's latest sizzling campaign for Cia Maritima swimwear.

Canada's Ivanhoe eyes investments in malls, retail

Canada's Ivanhoe eyes investments in malls, retail

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Caisse manages nearly $155 billion of pension and insurance funds in Canada and North America while Ivanhoe has 70 shopping centres in Canada, the US, Europe and Latin America, totalling 46 million sq ft.

Organic food: Good potential for India

Organic food: Good potential for India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Till recently considered a niche area, organic foods and drinks have come a long way.

New Gem: The next BIG market for growth

New Gem: The next BIG market for growth

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Global Emerging Middle (GEM) is the next big market, says PwC. In India, this segment is expected to cross the USD 1 trillion threshold by 2021; globally the figure is expected to be in excess of USD 6 trillion by 2021.

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Clock 11% growth in the first 11 months of 2022.

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'It is great news (cricket in Olympics) if you are a business-person. America has a large section of Asian expats, who are crazy about cricket and they will fill the stadium and of course will follow the game on TV or streaming apps.'

India, China to lead aviation industry growth: IATA

India, China to lead aviation industry growth: IATA

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Global aviation industry would improve its profit from $6.7 billion to an estimated $8.4 billion thanks to the two countries.

IT majors head overseas over sub-prime woes

IT majors head overseas over sub-prime woes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

For instance, Tata Consultancy Services recently won a $200 million deal in Mexico, Wipro announced the opening of a development centre in Australia, and Infosys announced the setting up of 'The New Growth Engines' business unit in Latin America.

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The innovative fusion sport of football-golf is helping Argentine courses stay afloat in testing economic times when golfing revenue alone is often not enough to cover costly maintenance fees.

EU clears water for Indian pharma firms

EU clears water for Indian pharma firms

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

European countries are trying to woo back the Indian customers they had lost following seizure of drug consignments by Customs authorities of several European Union members.

Cuba came close to owning 100 N-bombs after 1962 crisis

Cuba came close to owning 100 N-bombs after 1962 crisis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Documents released by the US National Security Archive disclose how close Cuba came in 1962 to becoming Latin America's first nuclear power, and had planned to train Cubans how to use the nuclear weapons

Gold, silver? Asia is the hot spot!

Gold, silver? Asia is the hot spot!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

When it comes to all things shiny, parts of Asia and the Middle East, are at the center of the boom.

20 best nations to live in

20 best nations to live in

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Latin America has the largest income inequality, although it is more equitable than sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia in life expectancy and schooling, states a UNDP report.

20 biggest rice producers in the world

20 biggest rice producers in the world

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at some of the major rice producers in the world.

India may achieve $500-bn exports target by 2014

India may achieve $500-bn exports target by 2014

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The government has announced several incentives for exporters to explore new destinations under focus market and focus product scheme.

TCS to open delivery centre in Mexico

TCS to open delivery centre in Mexico

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Indian IT services major TCS will open a global delivery centre in Mexico next year.

12 nations that are BURSTING with opportunity!

12 nations that are BURSTING with opportunity!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The rankings have changed significantly over the last year based on their recovery after the global recession.

Miss Canada is Miss Universe 2005

Miss Canada is Miss Universe 2005

Rediff.com31 May 2005

The brunette from Toronto was chosen from five contestants, including four from Latin America, in the final round of the competition.

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Obama may have many fans, but without doubt, his biggest fan is from Columbia.

'Bengaluru is like Silicon Valley of 10 years ago'

'Bengaluru is like Silicon Valley of 10 years ago'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

An interview with Snapfish's managing director Bala Parthasarthy.