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'India has increased its hard power'

'India has increased its hard power'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar stars for Brazil; Venezuela stun Colombia

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar stars for Brazil; Venezuela stun Colombia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Substitute Costa slipped the ball past the keeper from close range in the 48th minute of the second half to break the deadlock and extend Brazil's winning run to 11 matches.

IN PHOTOS: Bengalis bond in the US

IN PHOTOS: Bengalis bond in the US

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

For three days during the July 4 weekend holidays in United States, the Baltimore Convention Centre in Maryland was transformed into a mini Kolkata.

10 countries with highest unemployment

10 countries with highest unemployment

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

According to a UN Report, 205 million people were unemployed in 2010.

How Satyam will be a one-stop shop

How Satyam will be a one-stop shop

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Maradona needs to look for an alternative

Maradona needs to look for an alternative

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Argentina coach Diego Maradona will have to go back to the drawing board after his team's rudderless performance in their 1-0 win over Colombia.

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The United Kingdom's biggest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has broken down off the south coast of England after setting sail from Portsmouth Naval Base for the United States on what the Royal Navy has described as a 'landmark' aviation trial mission.

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Araujo to miss Uruguay friendlies due to thigh injury

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

White House condemns trolling of scribe who questioned Modi

White House condemns trolling of scribe who questioned Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Last week, The Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui asked Prime Minister Modi about the rights of minorities in India and what steps his government was willing to take to improve them and also uphold free speech.

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he was proud that the State Assembly and the State Senate have passed the bill making Diwali a New York City Public School holiday.

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Three decades of intensive discussions, protocols and Confidence Building Measures were jettisoned one fine morning in 2020.' 'The primary lesson that has been learnt is that that there is no reliability about the Chinese.'

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.

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Thousands evacuated as powerful volcano erupts in Chile

Thousands evacuated as powerful volcano erupts in Chile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

One of South America's most active volcanoes in southern Chile erupted on Tuesday

Anshuman Magazine: I expect increased investment from America to India

Anshuman Magazine: I expect increased investment from America to India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Anshuman Magazine of CBRE discusses effective leadership, millenials, Trump's America and his core business -- the real estate market -- with Nivedita Mookerji.

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

McGahey said she is doing everything possible in her capacity to realise her dream of playing international cricket.

US deploys missile defence in South Korea; China irked

US deploys missile defence in South Korea; China irked

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The United States has started deploying the first elements of its advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system at the Osan Air Base in South Korea after North Korea conducted test of four ballistic missiles which broke international sanctions.

Chandrayaan-3 will put India in select orbit of Moon-landing nations

Chandrayaan-3 will put India in select orbit of Moon-landing nations

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Weighing 320 tonne at lift-off, the vehicle used larger strap-on motors to achieve higher payload capability.

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Speaking at the State Banquet hosted in the honour of President Pranab Mukherjee, Namibian President Hage Geingob said Namibia commends India's commitment towards peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Clinton mauls Sanders in South Carolina ahead of Super Tuesday

Clinton mauls Sanders in South Carolina ahead of Super Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Hillary Clinton inflicted a massive defeat on Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary in South Carolina.

China refuses US request for talks, says Pentagon

China refuses US request for talks, says Pentagon

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The request was made soon after the balloon was shot down on Saturday off the coast of South Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean.

Global warming to rise, soil dries up

Global warming to rise, soil dries up

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

The soils in large swaths of the world including vast areas of central India, Australia, Africa and South America have been drying up, a new study has found, warning that this could intensify global warming and reduce vegetation growth.

Brazil v Argentina abandoned over Covid rules violation

Brazil v Argentina abandoned over Covid rules violation

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

A World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil was suspended amid farcical scenes on Sunday after Brazilian health authorities accused a number of Premier League players of violating the country's COVID-19 quarantine rules.

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -- We the People -- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday night.

Living in America as a Sikh post 9/11

Living in America as a Sikh post 9/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Fifteen years after 9/11, the Sikh Coalition, a non-profit organisation, turns to art to open American hearts and minds to the community.

'Modi is almost certain to be re-elected...'

'Modi is almost certain to be re-elected...'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Although perhaps not with a greater majority, and maybe even a slightly reduced majority in the Lok Sabha.'

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday for attending the five-nation summit of BRICS nations on July 14 and 15 which is expected to finalise the setting up of a development bank and seek reforms of the United Nations and international financial organisations.

World's 10 best companies to work for

World's 10 best companies to work for

Rediff.com4 Jun 2010

Happy employees are motivated employees and a huge contributing factor to any company's success. No wonder then, the top 10 great companies to work for -- as listed by Fortune magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute -- also do well when it comes to profitability.

Corinthians offer to bring Tevez back rejected

Corinthians offer to bring Tevez back rejected

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Corinthians have made an offer to Manchester City to bring Carlos Tevez back to Brazil, club president Andres Sanchez said on Tuesday, although British media reported that the bid had already been rejected.

Modi will bail out crisis-hit Pak, extend olive branch, claims ex-RAW chief

Modi will bail out crisis-hit Pak, extend olive branch, claims ex-RAW chief

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Dulat, however, pointedly said engagement with Pakistan has always been "influenced by domestic politics".

Man City reject Tevez's transfer request

Man City reject Tevez's transfer request

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Manchester City have rejected striker Carlos Tevez's written transfer request, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

Santos edge Penarol to claim Libertadores Cup

Santos edge Penarol to claim Libertadores Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Santos were crowned champions of South America for the third time after goals from teenagers Neymar and Danilo gave them a 2-1 win over Penarol in the second leg of the Libertadores Cup final on Wednesday.

N Korea says ICBM can carry nukes; US, South hold missile drill

N Korea says ICBM can carry nukes; US, South hold missile drill

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

After personally overseeing the test Kim Jong-un 'said American bastards would be not very happy with this gift sent on the July 4 anniversary'.

'BRIC nations key to sustaining Gulf hotel growth'

'BRIC nations key to sustaining Gulf hotel growth'

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Asia and South America are drivers for growth in the hotel sector in the Gulf, particularly for Dubai, where demand is only limited by the number of available airline seats, senior hotel officials have said.

Chile earthquake kills 70; tsunami alert in Asia

Chile earthquake kills 70; tsunami alert in Asia

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck southern Chile on Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital, the US Geological Survey said.

Qatar soon to be world's top LNG producer

Qatar soon to be world's top LNG producer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Qatar is set to reach a liquefied natural gas production target of 77 million tonnes per annum, the world's largest LNG capacity, the country's energy minister has said.

Brazil to continue playing friendlies in Europe

Brazil to continue playing friendlies in Europe

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Brazil have played four international friendlies since the World Cup in Europe.

Ariane rocket to launch ISRO's GSAT-30 satellite on Jan 17

Ariane rocket to launch ISRO's GSAT-30 satellite on Jan 17

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 3,357-kg satellite is slated to blast off from the Ariane Launch Complex at Kourou, a French territory located along the northeastern coast of South America, at 02:35 hrs IST. "GSAT-30 is to serve as a replacement to INSAT-4A spacecraft services with enhanced coverage", ISRO said.