News for 'Pascal'

Rs 2.5 lakh for a laptop! Are you game?

Rs 2.5 lakh for a laptop! Are you game?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Priced at Rs 247,990, the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) G752VS laptop sports an unlocked 6th generation Intel i7 processor.

Kamal Nath may attend Paris WTO meet

Kamal Nath may attend Paris WTO meet

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

In a significant move to make the World Trade Organisations trade negotiations to meet the July-end deadline for a Framework Agreement, Trade Ministers of Non-Group 5 including India are meeting in Paris from July10-11.

Serena Williams pulls out of Australian Open

Serena Williams pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Serena Williams reluctantly pulled out of this year's Australian Open on Friday, the American saying that while she was close to regaining full fitness after giving birth to her first child in September, she was not fully ready to defend her title.

Why Railways' transformation plan has gone off-track

Why Railways' transformation plan has gone off-track

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

There was a plan to increase the Railways' revenue by augmenting carrying capacity. This target has, however, become the source of a bitter battle between two ministries - the railways and steel - and provoked serious arguments over the "Make in India" programme.

Serena, Federer, Sharapova dazzle on Oscars night

Serena, Federer, Sharapova dazzle on Oscars night

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Tennis stars Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova came in their finest best at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, California on Sunday.

EU mum on Indo-Pak textile rift

EU mum on Indo-Pak textile rift

Rediff.com10 May 2004

10 fashion moments that rocked the world in 2017

10 fashion moments that rocked the world in 2017

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Rounding off the year on a stylish note!

Wigan win again to cement second place

Wigan win again to cement second place

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

Unfancied Wigan Athletic continue to astound the sceptics during their first season in the top flight after a 2-0 win at Portsmouth kept them firmly in second place in the Premeir League.

PHOTOS: Rio bids a colourful goodbye to 2016 Games

PHOTOS: Rio bids a colourful goodbye to 2016 Games

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

A bit of melancholy and unbridled joy converged at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympics on Sunday as Brazil breathed a collective sigh of relief for having pulled off South America's first Games.

WTO chief on what plagues the trade body

WTO chief on what plagues the trade body

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Services have now become an offensive area for many developing countries like India and that is good news.

New mum Serena back in the Grand Slam groove in Paris

New mum Serena back in the Grand Slam groove in Paris

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Even the Parisian stormclouds cleared for Serena Williams on Tuesday, as the new mother's baby steps back to Grand Slam tennis became a stride into the second round of the French Open.

Second French church attacker was known to police

Second French church attacker was known to police

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The second attacker has been identified as 19-year-old Abdel Malik Petitjean.

Can Spaniard Emery lead Arsenal into new chapter?

Can Spaniard Emery lead Arsenal into new chapter?

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The 46-year-old has been hired to fill the sizeable void left by the departure of Frenchman Arsene Wenger who had been at the Arsenal helm since 1996.

G-20 to meet EU Trade Commissioner next month

G-20 to meet EU Trade Commissioner next month

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

In a bid to break the deadlock on multilateral trade issues after the collapse of WTO's Cancun Ministerial, G-20 developing countries on agriculture will hold a meeting with EU Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy on December 12.

Wow! Now pay only Rs 27,000 for return flight to New York

Wow! Now pay only Rs 27,000 for return flight to New York

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The low fares will come with a discernible sea-change in service quality and minus the luxury which comes as an essential part of any long-haul travel

Switzerland keen on trade with India

Switzerland keen on trade with India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Describing India as one of the few countries with a major potential for development, the visiting President of Switzerland, Pascal Couchepin.

Swiss prez arrives in India

Swiss prez arrives in India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

"We do hope to increase cooperation between Switzerland and India in scientific matters because this country is a great country with great future," he told reporters at the Bangalore airport.

EU likely to raise duty on steel

EU likely to raise duty on steel

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

Lamy to meet Jaitley on Thursday

Lamy to meet Jaitley on Thursday

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

The contentious issue of market access, in World Trade Organisation negotiations, will figure prominently in the discussions between Commerce and Industry Minister Arun Jaitley and visiting European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy.

Davis Cup final: France win doubles, take 2-1 lead vs Belgium

Davis Cup final: France win doubles, take 2-1 lead vs Belgium

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

David Goffin put the visitors ahead by beating Lucas Pouille in the opening singles before Jo-Wilfried Tsonga levelled for 1-1 when he defeated Steve Darcis in the second singles on Friday.

US, EU assure India on textile quota

US, EU assure India on textile quota

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

WTO: EU to back India on services

WTO: EU to back India on services

Rediff.com11 May 2004

India's efforts to include services in the proposed Framework on Agriculture and Non-agriculture Market Access have received a shot in the arm with the European Union showing willingness to extend its support.

Folks, these are the best-dressed women in the world!

Folks, these are the best-dressed women in the world!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

People magazine has returned with its annual list of best-dressed women. Here are the top 11 ladies who are making heads turn.

India, EU intensify shadow boxing

India, EU intensify shadow boxing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Fast and furious Lewis Hamilton hits ski slopes sans girlfriend

Fast and furious Lewis Hamilton hits ski slopes sans girlfriend

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, celebrated his big win by taking his friends and family on a snowboarding trip.

EU to cancel China's trade GSP benefits

EU to cancel China's trade GSP benefits

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

In a major blow to China's exports, the European Union has announced that it is cancelling some of the advantages enjoyed by Chinese commodities under the generalised system of preferences (GSP) so that other developing countries can also benefit.

India, EU to restart trade talks

India, EU to restart trade talks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

India and EU on Monday agreed to resume stalled WTO talks immediately by adopting a flexible approach to narrow the differences on contentious issues like agriculture.

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The French president said that peace should be maintained in the region and peoples' rights should be protected.

What to expect at French Open...

What to expect at French Open...

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Wily Czech Radek Stepanek, the oldest player in the men's singles, will take his bag of tricks out on Philippe Chatrier Court against World No 2 Andy Murray as the French Open plays catch-up on Monday.

Swiss president on India visit from Nov 6

Swiss president on India visit from Nov 6

Rediff.com4 Nov 2003

During the visit, India and Switzerland will sign two agreements -- one on cooperation in disaster management and the other on cooperation in science and technology.

India slams EU concession to Pak

India slams EU concession to Pak

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

India on Thursday raised the contentious issue of higher GSP concessions to Pakistan with the visiting EU Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy.\n\n\n\n

Chess Olympiad: Indians crush Canada

Chess Olympiad: Indians crush Canada

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

Indian men cruised to a crushing 3.5-0.5 victory over Canada in the 11th round of 36th Chess Olympiad.

Pitlane incident at Chinese GP unacceptable: FIA

Pitlane incident at Chinese GP unacceptable: FIA

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

A track vehicle that parked close to the pitlane entrance during Chinese Grand Prix qualifying posed a low but still unacceptable risk, Formula One race director Charlie Whiting has said.

Frenchman Ginola withdraws FIFA presidency race

Frenchman Ginola withdraws FIFA presidency race

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Former France winger David Ginola has abandoned his bid to stand in the FIFA presidential elections after failing to secure the five FA nominations needed, he said on Friday.

Qatar expresses hesitation over 2024 Olympics host bid

Qatar expresses hesitation over 2024 Olympics host bid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Qatar hold off for a later edition after two failed attempts to land sport's greatest spectacle

Trump, Cruz feud over wives as Republican race turns ugly

Trump, Cruz feud over wives as Republican race turns ugly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The Republican presidential nominee race has hit a new low with front-runner Donald Trump and his nearest rival Ted Cruz dragging each other's wives in their political squabbling.

EU Trade Commissioner to visit India next month

EU Trade Commissioner to visit India next month

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003

European Union trade commissioner Pascal Lamy will visit India next month to discuss issues involved in Indo-EU trade relations.

F1: Bottas replaces world champion Rosberg at Mercedes

F1: Bottas replaces world champion Rosberg at Mercedes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas will partner Britain's triple world champion Lewis Hamilton at dominant Mercedes, winners of the last three drivers and constructors' titles and favourites again this year.