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Land of rising two-wheeler sales

Land of rising two-wheeler sales

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The biggest two-wheeler market in the world is -- of course -- India. Guess who are the gainers? Yamaha and Honda.

US House clears $600 billion bill on defence ties with India

US House clears $600 billion bill on defence ties with India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Now, the NDAA needs to be passed by the Senate before it can be sent to the White House for the US President Donald Trump to sign into law.

Alibaba takes first step into India's marketplace, launches Paytm Mall

Alibaba takes first step into India's marketplace, launches Paytm Mall

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

To take on Amazon, Paytm e-commerce plans to add close to a billion products from all across the globe to its shopping cart.

Airfares soar as SpiceJet suspends flights

Airfares soar as SpiceJet suspends flights

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

While fares on the Delhi-Mumbai route have risen 45 per cent, Delhi-Bengaluru and Mumbai-Bengaluru tickets are priced 57 per cent and 42.5 per cent higher, respectively.

And the award for most retweets in India goes to PM Modi

And the award for most retweets in India goes to PM Modi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the list of retweets with his election winning post on Twitter being shared by over 70,515 people on the microblogging site.

Yes, Kashmir dispute 'hinders' China-Pak economic corridor: Chinese media

Yes, Kashmir dispute 'hinders' China-Pak economic corridor: Chinese media

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

At the same time China said that it does not mean China should "appease" India to prevent it from playing "little tricks".

Russia delivers final batch of Mi-17V-5 choppers to India

Russia delivers final batch of Mi-17V-5 choppers to India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Russia has handed over to India the final batch of three Mi-17V-5 military transport helicopters under a previously signed contract even as it gets ready to ink yet another deal for another 48 such choppers.

Indian election only one of at least four important elections in Asia

Indian election only one of at least four important elections in Asia

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Indonesia, Turkey and Afghanistan also see important polls in the seven short weeks between end-March and mid-May, says Shankar Acharya

Ritesh Agarwal on OYO's global ambitions and more

Ritesh Agarwal on OYO's global ambitions and more

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Ritesh Agarwal, founder of Oyo Hotels and Homes, seems to be making all the right moves. In a quick chat with Karan Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi, Agarwal explains the moves he has made in the past 12 months to make his operations global.

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Mosquitoes are not strong flyers and hence keeping the air circulated with the use of a fan is a good way to avoid getting bitten and also makes it difficult for them to fly close to you.

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'We may think that in our border quarrel, the Chinese can give up a bit of territory here or there to satisfy us, but that's not how they see it.' 'Arunachal Pradesh is 90,000 square kilometres and twice the size of Taiwan.' 'The Chinese can't be seen to be asserting their rights to Taiwan and on the other hand, cheaply giving up Arunachal Pradesh.'

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Shameen Alauddin finds out more about Touchkin which has raised $1.3 million to develop an artificial intelligence coach for your behavioural and mental health.

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Chances are any such disruption will not occur on the major shipping lanes but on some edge of the ocean between India and China. Even if there is no actual disruption, the costs of averting one can be punitive. The setting for this is provided by the energy shortage both countries face, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the younger generation doesn't dream of owning a car, but instead wants the freedom of having any service on demand.

Jet, Etihad plan turnaround strategies for Indian market

Jet, Etihad plan turnaround strategies for Indian market

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Jet and Etihad stand to benefit from cost savings and synergies in areas such as fleet acquisition, maintenance and training.

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Phnom Penh on Sunday and discussed bilateral ties, the raging Ukraine conflict, energy issues, G20 and the situation in the Indo-Pacific, days ahead of a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden.

'Our Football Tragedy': 17 children among those killed in stampede

'Our Football Tragedy': 17 children among those killed in stampede

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Indonesia's chief security minister Mahfud MD said on Monday the government would form an independent fact-finding team which would include academics and soccer experts as well as government officials to probe what happened.

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'RCB is a natural choice for us, mainly due to our long-standing association with Virat Kohli.'

Auctioning of flying rights gets foreign ministry backing

Auctioning of flying rights gets foreign ministry backing

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Incumbent airlines oppose the proposal.

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Beijing's political risks are also escalating because of a renewed wave of public anger in many parts of Balochistan against human rights abuses by Pakistani troops deployed to crush the low-intensity insurgency in the province, the report said.

Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

WH said they are expected to set forth a vision that will expand the bilateral partnership

Google, Tata Trusts roll out bicycles to teach internet to rural women

Google, Tata Trusts roll out bicycles to teach internet to rural women

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Target is to train about five lakh Indian women in next 18 months

'India's an intrinsic link between developing and developed world'

'India's an intrinsic link between developing and developed world'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

India provides an intrinsic and important link between the developing and the developed world, and maintains a distinct relationship with the United States and China on individual basis, says External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Chinese bicycle sharing giant Ofo launches service in seven Indian cities.

Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race

Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Authorities and organisers of the Kuala Lumpur Grand Prix are considering halting the race after the contract ends in 2018.

China is India's main security concern: US think-tank

China is India's main security concern: US think-tank

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

India's main security concern now is an assertive China, which does not acknowledge its status as a global player, and not the increasingly decrepit state of Pakistan, according to an American think-tank.

Unbelievable: India's suicide rates are too high

Unbelievable: India's suicide rates are too high

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

We have the highest suicide rate among 10 Southeast Asian countries.

SpiceJet in talks with Tigerair for stake sale

SpiceJet in talks with Tigerair for stake sale

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

No-frills carrier SpiceJet is in active discussions with Singapore-based budget carrier Tigerair for a possible stake sale even as they are set to sign a code share agreement soon.

Cloud over surfing the web in the skies

Cloud over surfing the web in the skies

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Govt's decision to allow in-flight Wi-Fi doesn't take off with budget airlines, full-service carriers enthused

Ex-airline CMD flagged Praful's favour to rivals

Ex-airline CMD flagged Praful's favour to rivals

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The letter was sent as an early warning of what was then widely being perceived as a plunder of national resources.

AirAsia QZ8501: Relatives of 162 passengers wait anxiously for news of missing plane

AirAsia QZ8501: Relatives of 162 passengers wait anxiously for news of missing plane

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

An AirAsia flight from Indonesia to Singapore with 162 people aboard reportedly went missing on Sunday morning after losing contact with air traffic controllers.

Agora's Spring images are just what we need

Agora's Spring images are just what we need

Rediff.com12 May 2020

These images are the emotional booster that everybody needs in these difficult times! Free-to-use photography app Agora invited its userbase to participate in the #Spring2020 photo competition with their best shots of the season that breathes new life into the world. Agora's latest contest challenged photographers from all over the world to show what spring looks like in their corner of the planet. In total, 14,596 photographers participated in the #Spring2020 contest.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

2015 outlook: India Inc to tap much more of offshore debt market

2015 outlook: India Inc to tap much more of offshore debt market

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Fund raising by Indian companies through the offshore debt market is expected to rise in 2015.

Singapore to extend partial lockdown by 4 weeks until June 1

Singapore to extend partial lockdown by 4 weeks until June 1

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

In a televised address to the nation, Singapore Prime Minister Lee said the government was committed to do its "utmost" to keep the deadly virus at bay.

Why Hamid Ansari is visiting tiny Brunei

Why Hamid Ansari is visiting tiny Brunei

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

As India strives to make its Act East Policy a comprehensive politico-diplomatic and economic success, Brunei gains more salience, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Titan taps Amazon to enter US

Titan taps Amazon to enter US

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Titan will become the latest Indian brand to ride on the back of the global e-retail major

Suzuki likely to press the pedal on Maruti stake

Suzuki likely to press the pedal on Maruti stake

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Move could be aimed at integrating operations with Indian subsidiary.

Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east

Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

By hosting the 10 ASEAN leaders on Republic Day, India amply demonstrated that ASEAN is a central pillar of its Act East policy. But is India 'central' for ASEAN, asks Dr Rahul Mishra.

South Asia free of avian flu: SAARC

South Asia free of avian flu: SAARC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004