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Ukraine war must be resolved through dialogue: Quad

Ukraine war must be resolved through dialogue: Quad

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The leaders said they stand for adherence to international law, peaceful resolution of disputes and respect for principles of the UN Charter, including territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states.

Pan Pacific Open: Wozniacki wins first title of the season

Pan Pacific Open: Wozniacki wins first title of the season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki continued her revival by brushing aside Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday to win the Pan Pacific Open for the second time and secure her first title of the year.

Pan Pacific Open: Sania-Nuria suffer first round exit

Pan Pacific Open: Sania-Nuria suffer first round exit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Sania Mirza and her Spanish partner Nuria Llagostera Vives made a shock first round exit from the Toray Pan Pacific Open after losing to Darija Jurak and Katalin Marosi in Tokyo.

Passing the torch to new generation: Biden in Oval Office address

Passing the torch to new generation: Biden in Oval Office address

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Telling his fellow countrymen that America is at an inflection point, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he has decided that the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.

India to get 'below normal' rainfall in June as monsoon stalls: IMD

India to get 'below normal' rainfall in June as monsoon stalls: IMD

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

India has received 20 per cent less rainfall since the start of the monsoon period on June 1, with the rain-bearing system making no significant progress between June 12 and 18, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

More Cathay Pacific flights from Delhi, Mumbai

More Cathay Pacific flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific would operate daily services from Delhi and Mumbai from December during the winter schedule.

IOC is No. 1 in Asia Pacific

IOC is No. 1 in Asia Pacific

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Indian Oil Corporation has been ranked as the number one oil trading company amongst national oil companies in the Asia Pacific region.\n

Kapur finishes tied 4th at Asia-Pacific Open

Kapur finishes tied 4th at Asia-Pacific Open

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur picked up the biggest cheque of the year after finishing tied fourth with a superb four-under 67 in the final round of the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open in Hyogo, Japan on Sunday.

RBI's diktat to banks for issuance of credit cards

RBI's diktat to banks for issuance of credit cards

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Reserve Bank has directed banks to provide their eligible customers with an option to choose from multiple card networks at the time of issuing credit or debit cards, a move which will benefit card users. The central bank also asked issuers of credit cards not to enter into any arrangement or agreement with card networks that restrain customers from availing the services of other networks.

India will have to wait 2 years for S&P's rating upgrade

India will have to wait 2 years for S&P's rating upgrade

Rediff.com31 May 2024

S&P Global Ratings on Friday said it will watch the fiscal numbers for the next 1-2 years, besides pro-growth policies of the new government, before deciding on India's sovereign rating upgrade. S&P, which earlier this week upgraded India's outlook to positive while retaining the sovereign rating at BBB-, expects the new government to continue with pro-growth policies, infrastructure investment and commitment to fiscal consolidation.

Federer demolishes Hewitt to win Pacific Life

Federer demolishes Hewitt to win Pacific Life

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

World number one Roger Federer produced another dominant display to crush number two Lleyton Hewitt 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.

Clijsters beats Davenport for Pacific Life crown

Clijsters beats Davenport for Pacific Life crown

Rediff.com20 Mar 2005

The Belgian capped a remarkable comeback to the top level of the game following wrist surgery, beating the world No.1 in the final of the Pacific Life Open.

Job squeeze? Union Bank and Cathay Pacific are hiring

Job squeeze? Union Bank and Cathay Pacific are hiring

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Amidst news of job squeeze tightening in India in 2012 we bring to you companies that are hiring in India.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

TN to be Asia-Pacific tourism hub

TN to be Asia-Pacific tourism hub

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Tamil Nadu's new tourism strategy is aimed to position the state as an international tourist destination in Asia and Pacific regions by transforming it into a "tourism hub", Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said on Monday.

Don't take ties with us for granted, US envoy tells India

Don't take ties with us for granted, US envoy tells India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

US envoy Eric Garcetti on Thursday said he respects that India likes its "strategic autonomy", but in times of conflict, there is no such thing as strategic autonomy, even as he pitched for forging a stronger partnership between New Delhi and Washington.

SARS would impact IT spending in Asia-Pacific: IDC

SARS would impact IT spending in Asia-Pacific: IDC

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Research firm IDC on Monday lowered its forecast for IT spending in Asia Pacific region in 2003 by $1 billion to $76.1 billion on account of SARS outbreak and said the effect would be significant but not dramatic.

In PHOTOS: China goes to the bottom of Pacific

In PHOTOS: China goes to the bottom of Pacific

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

China, which initiated the Jiaolong project in 2002, is the fifth country to send a manned submersible 3,500 metres below sea level after the United States, France, Russia and Japan.

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The Trump regime has informed the Congress that it 'strongly supports' transfers of F-18 and F-16 fighter proposals put forth by Boeing and Lockheed Martin respectively.

It's boom time for Asia Pacific BPO mart

It's boom time for Asia Pacific BPO mart

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

A survey has revealed that Asia Pacific outsourcing market has grown substantially in 2007.

Philips on the lookout for buys in Asia-Pacific

Philips on the lookout for buys in Asia-Pacific

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Boosted by good sales coming from emerging markets like India and China, Philips said on Friday it will look for acquisitions in the Asia-Pacific region to maintain its growth momentum for its lighting business.

How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Seven out of eight women street vendors reported experiencing high blood pressure, while women in the middle age group raised concerns about delays in their menstrual cycles due to the extreme heat.

Spotted: Leander Paes at the Pacific Life Open

Spotted: Leander Paes at the Pacific Life Open

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Reader Hari sent us this picture from Indian Wells.

India to be EFI's Asia-Pacific hub

India to be EFI's Asia-Pacific hub

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Black money: India to host Asia Pacific Group meet

Black money: India to host Asia Pacific Group meet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The five-day event, scheduled from July 18 to 22 at Kochi, Kerala, will be attended by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who will make the opening address on July 19, an official statement said.

Asia-Pacific equity markets to be best performers

Asia-Pacific equity markets to be best performers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

The global market volatility notwithstanding, investment advisers are confident of good performance in equities and consider European markets except the UK to perform the best in short-term.

Xi lands in US to have crucial meeting with Biden

Xi lands in US to have crucial meeting with Biden

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

US President Joe Biden is set to meet his Chinese counterpart on Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area, CNN reported, citing senior US administration officials.

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The United States-China Summit meeting concluded at a sprawling mansion in Woodside, California with Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping agreeing to work towards ensuring that the differences between the two countries remain manageable and the relations do not derail.

India to be Intel's Asia-Pacific hub

India to be Intel's Asia-Pacific hub

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Airline industry to record $25.7 billion net profit in 2024: IATA

Airline industry to record $25.7 billion net profit in 2024: IATA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The airline industry is projected to register a net profit of $25.7 billion in 2024 as more normal growth is expected in both passenger and cargo segments, global grouping IATA said on Wednesday. For 2023, the net profit is estimated at $23.3 billion, significantly higher than the $9.8 billion projected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in June this year. IATA has more than 300 airlines as members.

Cruise with 4,500 on board adrift in Pacific

Cruise with 4,500 on board adrift in Pacific

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The ship, which departed from Long Beach, Calif., Sunday on a seven-day voyage to the Mexican Riviera, was about 200 miles south of San Diego when a fire ignited in the engine room, cutting off power, telephone service and air conditioning.

QnA: Can Women Have Sex After Menopause?

QnA: Can Women Have Sex After Menopause?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan offers advice on post-menopausal health care.

Texas Pacific in talks for Air Deccan pie

Texas Pacific in talks for Air Deccan pie

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

The US-based private equity firm Texas Pacific group, among three others, is in talks with country's second largest airline Air Deccan for picking up a minority stake.

Cyber attack: How vulnerable are Indian entities?

Cyber attack: How vulnerable are Indian entities?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The number of cyber attack cases in India increased by 15 per cent per week on an average in 2023, trailing only Taiwan in the Asia Pacific region, cyber security firm Check Point said on Monday. Organisations across the globe experienced an average of 1,158 weekly cyber attacks each, which was a 1 per cent increase in the number of incidents compared to that in 2022. "In 2023 India received 2,138 weekly attacks per organisation, which is a 15 per cent surge since 2022.

Key provisions of CAA may violate Indian Constitution: US report

Key provisions of CAA may violate Indian Constitution: US report

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Key provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which came into law this year may violate certain provisions of India's Constitution, a report issued by an independent research wing of the United States Congress has claimed.