News for 'Southeast Asia'

Bharti Airtel net profit rises 1st time in four years

Bharti Airtel net profit rises 1st time in four years

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Bharti Airtel, nearly a third owned by Southeast Asia's top phone carrier SingTel, said it was helped by lower competition and an increase in voice call prices.

Destination dos replace the Big Fat Indian wedding

Destination dos replace the Big Fat Indian wedding

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Big Fat Indian wedding is being traded in for a smaller one in foreign countries, preferably in Southeast Asia -- we examine the growing trend.

Indian economy opening up slow, US frustrated

Indian economy opening up slow, US frustrated

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The US was 'extraordinarily' frustrated with the slow pace of opening up of Indian economy, despite the issue being raised at the highest level, a top Obama Administration has said.

With its eyes on China, Delhi woos Jakarta

With its eyes on China, Delhi woos Jakarta

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

India and Indonesia have a vested interest in ensuring that China's hegemony in the region does not go uncontested, says Harsh V Pant.

VSNL to invest $40 mn in sea cable

VSNL to invest $40 mn in sea cable

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

15% rise in expats returning to India

15% rise in expats returning to India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Monster.com says their logged number of non-resident Indians seeking jobs back in India has grown 65 per cent in the past year.

AI operations normal, offers attractive fares

AI operations normal, offers attractive fares

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The airlines' flights to Southeast Asia operated as per schedule. Air India also operated its Delhi-Frankfurt-Chicago, Mumbai-Frankfurt-Chicago, Mumbai-London, Delhi-London, Amritsar-London-Toronto and Ahmedabad-Frankfurt flights this morning.

SingTel: Bharti-MTN deal talks at very early stage

SingTel: Bharti-MTN deal talks at very early stage

Rediff.com15 May 2008

The report quoted SingTel chief executive officer (CEO) Chua Sock Koong as saying that the talks were "at an extremely preliminary, exploratory stage". The company's CEO for international operations, Lim Chuan Poh, was quoted as saying that it was too early to determine if Bharti would make a bid for MTN or whether SingTel would provide financing for the deal. The executives were talking at the company's annual results event in Singapore.

Air Arabia offers holiday fares to Egypt, Greece

Air Arabia offers holiday fares to Egypt, Greece

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

No-frill Gulf carrier Air Arabia on Monday special holiday fares from India to Egypt, Greece, Turkey and Jordan for the up coming holiday season to attract woo domestic travellers.

'People who commit these crimes look like ordinary people'

'People who commit these crimes look like ordinary people'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'These crimes have left a dark mark on my thoughts and conscience.'

Can Megamind trump Paranormal Activity 2, Saw 3D?

Can Megamind trump Paranormal Activity 2, Saw 3D?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

With an interesting twist on the concept of super heroes, and using strong high-tech, Megamind is expected not to lure millions of comic book fans but also those who love a adventure with interesting twists and a few moral lessons.

India needs 856 passenger jets: Boeing

India needs 856 passenger jets: Boeing

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Boeing Company on Monday said the Indian civil aviation sector would require 856 new commercial jet airplanes worth over $72 billion over the next 20 years.

War is fine, not the flu

War is fine, not the flu

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

Yuvraj moves from cricket to fast lane

Yuvraj moves from cricket to fast lane

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

An ardent fan of F1 driver, Max Verstappen, Yuvraj keenly follows the Scuderia Ferrari Formula1 team.

Coke pledges to conserve rivers; India missing

Coke pledges to conserve rivers; India missing

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Coca-Cola pledged on Tuesday to conserve seven of the world's most critical river basins under a $20 million plan but skipped India, where it faces protests for allegedly depleting ground water.

Alert: SIA youth scholarships 2005

Alert: SIA youth scholarships 2005

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Alert: SIA youth scholarships 2005

Maker of Modern Bread sold to Mexican baking major

Maker of Modern Bread sold to Mexican baking major

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Private equity player Everstone Capital has sold Modern Foods, which it had taken over in early 2016 from Hindustan Unilever, to Mexican baking major Grupo Bimbo for an undisclosed sum.

Chicken not responsible for bird flu: Study

Chicken not responsible for bird flu: Study

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

Ducks, rice and human beings -- and not chickens are the "most significant factors" behind persistent outbreaks of bird flu, a new study has claimed. The study released by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) found ducks, rice and people not chickens to be the "most significant factors" in the spread of the bird flue in Thailand and Vietnam.

OYO to raise $600 mn from US institutional investors

OYO to raise $600 mn from US institutional investors

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Hospitality firm OYO is looking to raise $600 million (over Rs 4,380 crore) in debt from the US institutional investors to service its existing loans, sources in know of the matter said on Thursday. The company is raising $600 million in a term loan B (TLB) structure, the sources said. The company is taking the TLB to service its existing loans which are on higher interest rates, they added.

6 money mantras for the perfect vacation

6 money mantras for the perfect vacation

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Regardless of where you want to go, you can make it the holiday you want it to be - without burning a hole in your pocket - by paying attention to the following simple tips.

Indian scientist wins $250,000 World Food Prize

Indian scientist wins $250,000 World Food Prize

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

An Indian scientist, Modadugu V Gupta, has been named winner of the $250,000 World Food Prize for his work to enhance nutrition for over 1 million people, mostly very poor women, through the expansion of aquaculture and fish farming in South and Sout

India to drive Covid vaccine delivery in Asia Pacific: Moody's

India to drive Covid vaccine delivery in Asia Pacific: Moody's

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

As the largest producer of vaccines in the world, with 60 per cent of the global share, India is well-positioned to use its existing manufacturing capabilities to contribute to mass vaccine production and distribution needs for other countries in addition to meeting its domestic requirements, said Moody's.

Disney likely to buy Hungama for $30 mn

Disney likely to buy Hungama for $30 mn

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Leading integrated media and entertainment company UTV Software Communications Ltd has decided to divest its entire stake in United Home Entertainment Ltd to the Walt Disney Company

40% tourists cancel Asian holiday

40% tourists cancel Asian holiday

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

Why History is more important now than ever before

Why History is more important now than ever before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Studying History, we come close to all of the messiness of human life -- we understand what motivates people, what makes them get along or go to war, what dreams they had for themselves and their futures.'

Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries

Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Travel from India increased significantly after resumption of direct flights in March, Turkiye Tourism Board said, with destination weddings contributing to arrivals

5 cows and a house: Indonesia's gift to its badminton champs

5 cows and a house: Indonesia's gift to its badminton champs

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Indonesia's women's doubles pair of Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu and Apriyani are being showered with lots of gifts by the country for winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The transmission of dengue is closely associated with three key factors -- rainfall, humidity and temperature -- that dictate the geographies in which it spreads and the transmission rate of the viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Flying abroad on Air India to become costlier

Flying abroad on Air India to become costlier

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Air India on Thursday increased the fuel surcharge component in fares on several routes.

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Biden nominates LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

If confirmed by the Senate, Garcetti, 50, would replace Kenneth Juster, who served as India's Ambassador to the US during the Trump administration.

Bimstec: India's role positive

Bimstec: India's role positive

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

15 venture funds to invest in real estate

15 venture funds to invest in real estate

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Around 15 venture funds from the US and Southeast Asia will be making investments in the Indian real estate sector through the FII route

IndiGo awaiting approvals to enter China

IndiGo awaiting approvals to enter China

Rediff.com8 May 2019

However, according to some social media reports, the Civil Aviation Administration of China has allowed IndiGo to operate seven flights a week to Chengdu and Guangzhou from New Delhi and Kolkata, respectively

Here's what threatens the Singapore World Cup meet...

Here's what threatens the Singapore World Cup meet...

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The thick haze that has blanketed parts of Southeast Asia is threatening to disrupt this weekend's World Cup swimming meet in Singapore, with officials considering cancelling the two-day event if the air quality worsens further.

'The cultural base of 9 ASEAN States is Indian'

'The cultural base of 9 ASEAN States is Indian'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

'What India needs to do is to re-build those cultural links in a way it didn't.' 'Clearly, India needs to wake up and spend more time on ASEAN.'