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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.

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

India is among the countries where US-based auto maker Ford has announced 25 mobility experiments this year to test breakthrough transportation ideas for creating better customer experiences.

US Open: How Anderson upset Murray and advanced to last 16

US Open: How Anderson upset Murray and advanced to last 16

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Anderson is the first South African in New York's last 16 since Wayne Ferreira in 2002.

Morocco banned from next two African Nations Cups

Morocco banned from next two African Nations Cups

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Morocco have been banned from the next two African Nations Cup tournaments as punishment for withdrawing from hosting the 2015 finals over fears of the spread of the Ebola virus.

The Indian Spring: Lessons for the world

The Indian Spring: Lessons for the world

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Indian Spring represented by Anna Hazare's anti-corruption campaign, which has culminated in the Aam Aadmi Party's impressive electoral debut in New Delhi, began around the same time as the Arab Spring in 2011 but they led to different outcomes in India and the Arab world, says Ramesh Ramachandran.

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

According to a new report from the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, an estimated 2,275 individuals drowned or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2018.

Shashi Kapoor: The quiet showman

Shashi Kapoor: The quiet showman

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Shashi Kapoor, the star who made us laugh, romance and cry, passed into the ages on December 4. We look back at the often underrated actor, who reinvested all his earnings as an actor into making films and keeping the theatre he established, Prithvi Theatre, alive.

Jet unveils overseas expansion plans

Jet unveils overseas expansion plans

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Unveiling its plans for the newly created hub at Brussels, Jet Airways today said it would operate five flights a day from India to the Belgian capital and provide seamless connections for onward journey to the US and Canada.

At wrong end of goal sprees, Panama, Tunisia fight for third place

At wrong end of goal sprees, Panama, Tunisia fight for third place

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Panama and Tunisia have been the fall-guys in the two top-scoring matches of World Cup 2018, but both teams will hope to show they have learnt some lessons from their efforts in Russia before they head home after their Group G match on Thursday.

In Q2, foreign investors sold $3.2 bn of Indian stocks

In Q2, foreign investors sold $3.2 bn of Indian stocks

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

This flight of capital began in early August due to risk-aversion created first by rising geopolitical tensions due to North Korean aggression and second by the US Fed's decision to shrink its balance sheet

Paceman Hazlewood gets Australia call-up, Watson fit for ODI series vs SA

Paceman Hazlewood gets Australia call-up, Watson fit for ODI series vs SA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood received his reward for some fine domestic form on Wednesday when he was included in a pace-heavy 13-man squad for the first two One-Day Internationals against South Africa next month.

7/11: Home secy given evidence of Pak hand

7/11: Home secy given evidence of Pak hand

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

7/11: Home secy given evidence of Pak hand

World's 10 longest non-stop flights

World's 10 longest non-stop flights

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The world's 10 longest non-stop flights criss-cross the world, cutting down travel time and making journeys easier and comfortable.

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The news of the week gone by that shaped the world

Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.

The Arab Spring withers into winter

The Arab Spring withers into winter

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Its promise has fallen short before the onslaught of the votaries of the old order and ruthless extremist forces, notes Talmiz Ahmad.

Rain prevents play in first India-SA ODI

Rain prevents play in first India-SA ODI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

It started raining half-an-hour before the scheduled 2.30 pm local time start and continued until the umpires called off play at 6.45 pm.

Elder abuse lowest in India among Asian countries

Elder abuse lowest in India among Asian countries

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

India has the lowest prevalence of elder abuse in Asian countries, according to a new global review which found that 14 per cent older adults in the country may face psychological, physical, and sexual abuse and financial exploitation compared to 36 per cent in China.

Modi, Putin to focus on US sanctions, Iran, regional issues

Modi, Putin to focus on US sanctions, Iran, regional issues

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Official sources said the two leaders will meet for around four to six hours for the 'agendaless' talks

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Panasonic to make India a regional hub from next month

Panasonic to make India a regional hub from next month

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Currently, Panasonic India comes under the company's Singapore-based establishment. Other global regions of the Japan-based firm are based out of Japan, North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

10 most dangerous nations in the world

10 most dangerous nations in the world

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The ninth edition of the Global Peace Index, which ranks the nations of the world according to their level of peacefulness, has ranked Syria as the most dangerous country in the world.

$721 bn global mobile payment transactions likely by 2017

$721 bn global mobile payment transactions likely by 2017

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Money transfers and merchandise purchases are expected to account for about 71 per cent and 21 per cent respectively, of total transaction value in 2013.

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'It doesn't look as if any sensible, worldly wise, person is in charge in China.' 'If at all anybody is in charge, it can only be a bunch of bumpkins of whom Xi has become a puppet,' observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'All members of the then 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council are equally responsible for the mess created in the league and singling out Lalit Modi is improper'

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

3 factors robbing the cream off dairy farmers' lives

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Cheap milk prices, rising fodder cost and the difficulties in buying new cattle and selling old ones on account of cow vigilantism have cast a triple shadow on this sunshine sector in Indian agriculture, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Gunners use football for peace

Gunners use football for peace

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

There are moments at the Olympic Games that have a sporting significance, and then there are those that leave an indelible mark on humanity.

Europeans sweat and soak in sizzling summer

Europeans sweat and soak in sizzling summer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The heatwave, brought on by a mass of hot air flowing north from Africa to Europe in recent days, has enveloped Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and northern Italy, and is expected to last several days and extend further north.

FIFA president hopefuls invited by ESPN for TV debate

FIFA president hopefuls invited by ESPN for TV debate

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

US sports television network ESPN has invited the five candidates in FIFA's presidential election to participate in a debate on the future of the crisis-hit governing body for world football.

Shocker! FIFA officials 'took bribe' for 1998, 2010 World Cups too!

Shocker! FIFA officials 'took bribe' for 1998, 2010 World Cups too!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

A former executive committee member of soccer's global governing body FIFA told a US judge in November 2013 that he and other officials took bribes in connection with the 1998 and 2010 World Cups.

CanBank eyes US, SA biz

CanBank eyes US, SA biz

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Canara Bank, celebrating its centenary year, is eyeing operations in South Africa, north America and the Middle-East as part of its overseas expansion plans, its chairman and managing director M B N Rao said on Thursday.

Why India Needs Population Control

Why India Needs Population Control

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Will Prime Minister Modi start a conversation on the need for people to limit the size of their families, asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) on the occasion of World Population Day, July 11.

Strides spins global web

Strides spins global web

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice winner revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice winner revealed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

A heart-warming image of a gentle moment between a gorilla and a rescuer who saved her from being slaughtered is the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award beating nearly 50,000 images to win the much respected prize. Canadian photographer Jo-Anne McArthur's shot, called 'Pikin and Appolinaire' emerged as the favourite. Jo-Anne's image was chosen from a shortlist of 24, selected by the Natural History Museum from almost 50,000 entries submitted for the 2017 competition. Below are the winners and finalists.

Pistorius due back in court for culpable homicide ruling

Pistorius due back in court for culpable homicide ruling

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Oscar Pistorius returns to court on Friday after being cleared of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, but the South African Olympic and Paralympic sprinter could still be convicted of culpable homicide for the "negligent" shooting of the model.

Indian claims abductors sought Rs 15 lakh ransom

Indian claims abductors sought Rs 15 lakh ransom

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

Police spokesperson, Bala Naidoo, said they were investigating the claims made by Singh.

Indian cricket team's fitness standards have improved, says physio Farhart

Indian cricket team's fitness standards have improved, says physio Farhart

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Insisting that fitness standards in Indian cricket have improved over the years, the national team's Australian physiotherapist Patrick Farhart says he closely monitors each member of the squad as the body-types of players differ considerably.