News for 'South-East Asia'

Saudis slam seven against India

Saudis slam seven against India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Bob Houghton's team was thrashed 7-1 in the Asian Cup football qualifying match.

Now call US, Canada for Rs 1.75/min

Now call US, Canada for Rs 1.75/min

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

While for some other destinations like France, Russia, the UK and South East Asia, the rates would vary from Rs 3.25 to Rs 4 a minute, depending on the denomination value of CallNow cards, Kuldeep Goyal, CMD of BSNL told reporters. BSNL has launched a calling card -- CallNow - which allows BSNL and MTNL's landline subscribers to make much cheaper ISD calls to the US and Canada.

Iraq war, SARS hit Indian diamond exports

Iraq war, SARS hit Indian diamond exports

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Processed diamond exports from India, which meets nearly 80 per cent of global demand, have been hit by the Iraq war and a deadly flu-like virus in South East Asia, industry officials said.

'Allow Kashmiri leaders to travel freely for CBMs'

'Allow Kashmiri leaders to travel freely for CBMs'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

A comprehensive discussion was held on the Kashmir issue at the ongoing six-day World Social Forum meet, which is focusing on problems faced by the South Asian region, the Palestine issue, Iraq and the Iran nuclear standoff.

Prasoon Joshi on ads, awards and brain drain

Prasoon Joshi on ads, awards and brain drain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Great ads, which have won awards have also done a great job for the clients

Taj Hotels to manage Malaysian island resort

Taj Hotels to manage Malaysian island resort

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

With South East Asia becoming a hub for tourists both from India and the west, the Taj Group of hotels on Friday said it will manage an exotic island resort in Malaysia to set up its presence in one of the region's key destinations.

WHO alerts India on dengue

WHO alerts India on dengue

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Concerned over the outbreak of dengue fever in neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, it has told India to be on an alert.

Mahindra United in AFC Cup last eight

Mahindra United in AFC Cup last eight

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Mohammad Rafi and Steven Dias scored the Mumbai outfit beat Maldivian club New Radiant 2-0 in an away match on Tuesday.

China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands

China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

According to the Singapore Post, Kiribati a Micronesian country is discussing opening up its largest marine reserves to commercial fishing which may serve a dual purpose like a naval base for the Chinese as well.

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.'

Bharti to invest $40 mn on undersea cable

Bharti to invest $40 mn on undersea cable

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Sunil Mittal promoted Bharti Televentures has signed an agreement to join the South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe-4

Nilkamal group's latest venture

Nilkamal group's latest venture

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Shell, ConocoPhillips to sell LNG to India

Shell, ConocoPhillips to sell LNG to India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Global oil and gas majors Shell and ConocoPhillips have offered to sell Australian liquefied natural gas to India to meeting its growing energy needs, petroleum secretary S C Tripathi said on Monday.

East Bengal lift Under-15 crown

East Bengal lift Under-15 crown

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

East Bengal beat Mahindra United 1-0 to win the Nike Manchester United Premier Cup.

Manchester United Premier Cup kicks-off in Mumbai

Manchester United Premier Cup kicks-off in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

The Indian leg of the Manchester United Premier Cup (MUPC), for under-15 footballers, will kick-off at the Cooperage ground in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Bandwidth prices may fall by 20%

Bandwidth prices may fall by 20%

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

International bandwidth prices in India are going to fall further by the end of this year once the SEA-ME-WE-4 cable commences operations in October 2005.\n\n

Aptech opens Kuala Lumpur training centre

Aptech opens Kuala Lumpur training centre

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Mumbai-based IT education group Aptech launched on Monday its training centre in Kuala Lumpur to address the shortage of skilled workers in the country and develop it as a hub to service clients in south-east Asia.

India hold Yemen in AFC Cup qualifier

India hold Yemen in AFC Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

The 1-1 draw gave India its first point in the competition after five defeats in Group 'A'.

India to be Caterpillar's global hub

India to be Caterpillar's global hub

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

US construction equipment major Caterpillar Inc plans to source products from India for its overseas markets as part of strategies to make the local subsidiary a global sourcing hub, a top company official said.

ICFAI plans centres abroad

ICFAI plans centres abroad

Rediff.com31 May 2005

As part of its efforts to emerge as an international university, the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysis of India is exploring the possibilities of opening up centres in various countries.

MTR hires Rothschild to find partner

MTR hires Rothschild to find partner

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Star Sports plans a makeover

Star Sports plans a makeover

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Australia-Windies to kick off tri-series

Australia-Windies to kick off tri-series

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

India meet the West Indies on September 14, as per the tentative itinerary for Singapore-Malaysia tournament.

Bagan ready for Manchester debut

Bagan ready for Manchester debut

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Mohun Bagan will be first Indian club to play in the under-15 Manchester United Premier Cup.

Reliance lowers ISD rates

Reliance lowers ISD rates

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

CDMA mobile operator Reliance Communication on Wednesday reduced international calling rates upto 66 per cent for consumers using global calling cards of different denominations.

India aims at $20-mn arms exports in 2003

India aims at $20-mn arms exports in 2003

Rediff.com13 May 2003

India is aiming to export arms and ammunition worth $20 in 2003 by showcasing, in the international market, indigenous upgraded versions of 130MM and 105MM artillery guns, mine-protecting vehicles as well as various assault rifles.

Hutch slashes ISD, STD call rates

Hutch slashes ISD, STD call rates

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Hutch on Thursday announced reduction in ISD and STD call rates across all plans, both postpaid and prepaid.

When Terrorists Struck Iran...

When Terrorists Struck Iran...

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The worst terror attack in Iran this century occurred when Iranians marked the fourth anniversary of Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander General Qassem Soleimani's death. Soleimani was killed by a US drone on January 3, 2020.

Kalam raises toast to Indo-Russian friendship

Kalam raises toast to Indo-Russian friendship

Rediff.com4 Dec 2002

The President, at the banquet held in honour of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, said the epicentre of terrorism is in India’s neighbourhood.\n\n

Travel: Europe tops hot spot list

Travel: Europe tops hot spot list

Rediff.com7 May 2004

Kashmir, Vajpayee's Headache!

Kashmir, Vajpayee's Headache!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

InterGlobe, Accor plan 20 budget hotels in India

InterGlobe, Accor plan 20 budget hotels in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

With an eye at opening a chain of economy hotels in India, InterGlobe Enterprises of India and European hotel chain, Accor have entered into a 60:40 joint venture envisaging an investment of Rs 850 crore (Rs 8.5 billion) over a period of 10-12 years.