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The most dangerous roads in the world

The most dangerous roads in the world

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

From Bolivia to Siberia, roads that weren't made for a leisurely Sunday drive.

Consider resumption of economic ties with Pakistan: Par panel to Centre

Consider resumption of economic ties with Pakistan: Par panel to Centre

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

It said that the opportunities presented by an open and competitive South Asian market may also be grasped and consolidated from both security and economic perspectives.

Will Trump's 'America First' kick the world into a recession?

Will Trump's 'America First' kick the world into a recession?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

'Trump's anti-trade, anti-immigrant rhetoric reminds me of Chinese history,' says A V Rajawade.

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Doha-based airline operates across 145 business and leisure destinations spanning over the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, North America and South America with a fleet of 139 aircraft.

TCS sees synergy in Gen X tools

TCS sees synergy in Gen X tools

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

A team of engineers at India's largest IT services provider firm. Tata Consultancy Services, was working on a project for an important client. While it was co-ordinating work from three geographical units - Europe, South America and India - it was finding it difficult to collaborate through telephone or other voice means as there were language and pronunciation hurdles.

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'IT companies do not have a large presence there either in terms of market and team. So, the impact of the war will be minimal. But West Asia is an emerging economy.'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.' Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian sailor, Abhilash Tomy.

Djokovic wants ATP Tour Finals hosted across the world

Djokovic wants ATP Tour Finals hosted across the world

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Novak Djokovic has reportedly proposed to move the ATP World Tours Finals from London after 2015 by citing the need to expose the tournament to more cities around the world.

End of the road for 'merchant of death'

End of the road for 'merchant of death'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

The 41-year-old former Soviet Air Force pilot dubbed the 'merchant of death', is accused of supplying weapons to rebels in Colombia and warring sides in several countries reeling under civil conflict in Africa and Central Asia, using the cover of his air cargo business.

FIFA scandal gets murkier, Interpol issues wanted-person alerts for 6

FIFA scandal gets murkier, Interpol issues wanted-person alerts for 6

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Interpol said on Wednesday it has issued international wanted-person alerts for two former FIFA officials including Jack Warner and four corporate executives at the request of US authorities as part of a corruption probe.

Robinho prepares for Manchester City debut

Robinho prepares for Manchester City debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Robinho will make his debut for Manchester City against fellow big spenders Chelsea in their Premier League match on Saturday, City manager Mark Hughes said on Thursday. Robinho is yet to train with City since joining the club from Real Madrid for 32.5 million pounds at the end of August because of international commitments with Brazil.

630,000 Indians among immigrants hit by US court verdict

630,000 Indians among immigrants hit by US court verdict

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A US federal judge in Houston has declared illegal a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants, including hundreds of Indians, brought to the US as children, but noted that the government can continue to process renewals of its current recipients.

Football's 'Eternal great' Pele passes away

Football's 'Eternal great' Pele passes away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele, the legendary Brazilian soccer player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died on Thursday at the age of 82.

South Koreans demand U.S. gold

South Koreans demand U.S. gold

Rediff.com22 Aug 2004

Will take US-India ties to next level again: Trump

Will take US-India ties to next level again: Trump

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will take America's relationship with India to the next level again if he wins the presidential election in 2024.

West Indies-bound Aus cricketers briefed on Zika virus

West Indies-bound Aus cricketers briefed on Zika virus

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Australia captain Steven Smith and his team have been warned about risks associated with the Zika virus ahead of their tour of the West Indies next month.

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

After selling brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE in over 70 countries, Bajaj Auto plans to enter Thailand this year followed by Brazil next year.

Mandatory RT-PCR tests for passengers from China, 4 other nations

Mandatory RT-PCR tests for passengers from China, 4 other nations

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Any passenger from these countries found symptomatic or testing positive for coronavirus would be quarantined, Mandaviya said.

Jindals bag $2.1 bn Bolivian deal

Jindals bag $2.1 bn Bolivian deal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The $2.1 billion project is the largest investment by any Indian company in South America, apart from being the largest private investment in Bolivia.

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'India's specific concerns about whether Russia will be a reliable defense supplier and diplomatic partner in the event of heightened hostilities with China has undoubtedly accelerated the process of US-India defense and intelligence cooperation intended to support Indian military positions along the Line of Actual Control.'

Groundwater pumping tilting Earth's spin, may impact climate: Study

Groundwater pumping tilting Earth's spin, may impact climate: Study

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Scientists have previously estimated humans pumped 2,150 gigatons of groundwater, equivalent to more than 6 millimetres of sea level rise, from 1993 to 2010. However, validating that estimate is difficult.

France climb to second in FIFA rankings

France climb to second in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

France leapfrogging Brazil and Argentina to take second spot, while world champions Italy held onto first.

10 wacky ways of welcoming the New Year

10 wacky ways of welcoming the New Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

From swinging fireballs to gobbling grapes -- no matter how odd they may seem, these customs share an optimism that's hard not to appreciate.

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.

Peace is necessary, but...: Modi on China threat

Peace is necessary, but...: Modi on China threat

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

"We work with other countries to develop their capabilities and support their efforts to make free sovereign choices. More broadly, we aim to advance peace and stability in the region," he asserted.

India a hot spot of 'emerging diseases'

India a hot spot of 'emerging diseases'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Medically, the term 'emerging diseases' is defined as newly identified pathogens, or old ones moving to new regions. It takes within its sweep the HIV/AIDS, SARS, and African Ebola virus.

Inspired Chile upset Argentina

Inspired Chile upset Argentina

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Chile produced an inspired performance to beat disjointed Argentina 1-0 win their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.

How Space Travel Can Unite The World

How Space Travel Can Unite The World

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

All progress in space should excite us and encourage us to be optimists about a better future for our planet and all of us, asserts Aakar Patel.

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to...: Jaishankar

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Jaishankar, who arrived in Santo Domingo on his first official visit to the Dominican Republic, also said that India has seen a dramatic expansion in connectivity, contacts, and cooperation across the region.

How BIG Is Anime In India?

How BIG Is Anime In India?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Our research shows that 60 per cent of the growth and interest in anime will come from India for the next few years.'

Economic Tech's health centre in India

Economic Tech's health centre in India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

The healthcare arm of Economic Technologies, Fulana Healthcentres has announced that the company would set up 5300 high-tech, globally interconnected network of health centres in 150 countries, including India, which would be accessible with a single

Lunar eclipse on Sunday

Lunar eclipse on Sunday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

"The partial lunar eclipse, which begins at 0106 hours on August 17 and ends at 0414 hours, will be visible in India," said Rathnasree, director of the Nehru Planetarium.The lunar eclipse is a partial one, wherein 80 per cent of the moon will be eclipsed, she said.

No takers for local oranges

No takers for local oranges

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Firms use imported pulp as Indian oranges have lower juice content. The Indian orange is yet to catch the fancy of beverage companies, foreign as well as Indian. Dabur, the leader in orange-based packaged juices with a 54 per cent market share, sources orange concentrate from North and South America for its 'Real' brand.

America should listen harder to India

America should listen harder to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Silicon Valley can be replicated, but this will only be achieved so long as fresh talent is welcomed by both our countries - a move that will surely spark a billion ideas and discoveries.

Scorching numbers that prove this summer is the deadliest yet

Scorching numbers that prove this summer is the deadliest yet

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The graphic above shows the number of heat wave deaths in India each year since 1967.

What India can learn from South Korea, Japan

What India can learn from South Korea, Japan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

'We have had 27 years of liberalisation and in the same period Korea and Japan and China transformed themselves forever,' says Aakar Patel.

More than 300 killed in Peru quake

More than 300 killed in Peru quake

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

More than 300 people were killed and thousands injured in one of the worst earthquakes to hit South America