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The Pirates of Somalia

The Pirates of Somalia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

'Somalian waters are the most dangerous area in the world,' says Jayant Abhyankar, deputy director, International Maritime Bureau.

Modi's healthcare scheme to be launched on September 25

Modi's healthcare scheme to be launched on September 25

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The ambitious Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission aims to provide a coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family annually, benefiting more than 10 crore poor families.

Indian author Anuradha Roy wins DSC Prize for Sleeping on Jupiter

Indian author Anuradha Roy wins DSC Prize for Sleeping on Jupiter

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Indian writer Anuradha Roy on Saturday won the prestigious $50,000 (Rs 33.89 lakh) DSC Prize for South Asian Literature for her novel Sleeping on Jupiter at the Galle Literary Festival in Sri Lanka.

Australia suspends import of Maggi Noodles from India

Australia suspends import of Maggi Noodles from India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Maggi has also come on the radar of US Food and Drug Administration.

Good news! India to have its own standardised size chart for clothes

Good news! India to have its own standardised size chart for clothes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

You may no longer have to rely on international size charts.

Finally some good news for India

Finally some good news for India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Between fiscals 2009 and 2014, India's energy import bill surged at an average 14 per cent annually to $161 billion.

Rasna maker eyes NRIs

Rasna maker eyes NRIs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Eithad ties up with Google for flight schedule, fare searches

Eithad ties up with Google for flight schedule, fare searches

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Using flight search, travellers in the US, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Poland and Ireland will be able to explore and compare flights to and from any of Etihad Airways 103 destinations.

Frozen falls: Breathtaking images of the ice-bitten Niagara Falls

Frozen falls: Breathtaking images of the ice-bitten Niagara Falls

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Extreme winter weather across the American east coast has also made for some beautiful sights.

Tata Indicom cuts ILD tariffs by 50%

Tata Indicom cuts ILD tariffs by 50%

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Tata Indicom on Wednesday cut by up to 50 per cent the tariffs for calls originating from New Delhi and Mumbai to key destinations across the globe, including the United States, Europe and the Far East.

Rahman kicks off world tour

Rahman kicks off world tour

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire.

BSNL slashes ISD tariffs by 70%

BSNL slashes ISD tariffs by 70%

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd on Monday slashed international long distance tariffs by up to 70 per cent on account of the festive season, beginning October 21 mid-night to November 21.

Mahindra to launch first small aircraft in India in 2 years

Mahindra to launch first small aircraft in India in 2 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The company presently manufactures eight-seater -- GA8 utility aircraft, in its Australia-based companies Aerostaff and GrippsAero which it acquired in 2010 to get into the aviation sector.

Chidambaram to attend G20 Ministerial in Moscow

Chidambaram to attend G20 Ministerial in Moscow

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The G-20 meeting of the Finance Ministers and central bank governors beginning July 19 will also be attended by RBI Governor D Subbarao and Deputy Governor Urjit Patel.

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

How to make flying accessible to all

How to make flying accessible to all

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

UDAN demonstrates that good policy-making can fulfill important public requirements without requiring budgetary support, says MoS for civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

Economy-wise, Modi's re-election will be favourable: Marc Faber

Economy-wise, Modi's re-election will be favourable: Marc Faber

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

With the frontline Indian benchmark indices trading near all-time highs ahead of the general elections that begin later this week, Marc Faber, Editor and Publisher of "The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report" tells Puneet Wadhwa that the Indian stock market is relatively expensive, especially the index (large-cap) stocks.

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

With real estate -- NRIs's favourite investment vehicle in the past -- unlikely to do well in the near future, there is a strong case for NRIs to shift to equity and debt mutual funds, says Prateek Mehta.

EU backs Modi's call for International Yoga Day

EU backs Modi's call for International Yoga Day

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

After Yoga got a strong leg up on the world stage following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for observing an International Yoga Day, the European Union has backed the initiative.

India holds out olive branch to Arab League to deepen trade

India holds out olive branch to Arab League to deepen trade

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Why should India buy olives from Europe when it could do so from the world's largest producers?

Indian firms face deficit in cyber security infra: Websense

Indian firms face deficit in cyber security infra: Websense

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The study surveyed 545 IT and IT security practitioners in India with an average of 8 years experience in the field, he added.

India records 1,75,000 innovations at grassroot level

India records 1,75,000 innovations at grassroot level

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Speaking at the Global Innovation and Technology Alliance Platform in New Delhi, T Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology said, India has captured a grassroot innovation system through formal structures.

IPL teams leverage star power

IPL teams leverage star power

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Eleven years into the league and after a 70 per cent year-on-year growth in merchandise sales over the past three to four years, albeit on a low base, the franchise owners are coming up with innovative games and shows around their teams besides spinning a wider range of merchandise around their star players.

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

The new device, building by a team of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, will keep the heart in good condition for about eight hours.

ONGC may start commercial production of shale gas next year

ONGC may start commercial production of shale gas next year

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs last month allowed ONGC and Oil India Limited to tap shale resources in blocks allotted to them on a nomination basis.

Job alert: Parliament may soon hire students as interns

Job alert: Parliament may soon hire students as interns

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Taking a leaf from the US, Canada and the UK, where students and research scholars get to work with Parliamentary panels, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan is pushing for induction of interns in the Parliamentary standing committees.

Indian-Americans hail Modi's UNGA speech

Indian-Americans hail Modi's UNGA speech

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Indian-Americans from across the US hailed the maiden speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with some saying that the speech reflects that India has arrived on the world stage with a strong voice.

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Amul will now export dairy products to Russia.

Google to build biggest campus outside US in Hyderabad

Google to build biggest campus outside US in Hyderabad

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Google will build its largest campus outside the Unites States in Hyderabad.

Patna's MAGNIFICENT Prakash Utsav!

Patna's MAGNIFICENT Prakash Utsav!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Organising the logistics for a festival that attracts nearly 500,000 devotees is not easy.

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Dangal's success in China opens up the world's second-largest film market for India. But there are risks, warns Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Dangal's success in China opens up the world's second-largest film market for India. But there are risks, warns Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Chidambaram leaving for Moscow to attend G20 meet

Chidambaram leaving for Moscow to attend G20 meet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The G20 meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors beginning July 19 will also be attended by Reserve Bank of India Governor D Subbarao and Deputy Governor Urjit Patel.

With aircraft deal, Jet deepens pact with Etihad

With aircraft deal, Jet deepens pact with Etihad

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The airline has already decided to lease out an A330 to Etihad and plans to lease out two more this year.

Studying abroad? Don't forget to buy adequate travel cover

Studying abroad? Don't forget to buy adequate travel cover

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Buying in India is usually cheaper unless you have a pre-existing disease

Firms cut security spending despite breaches, says PwC survey

Firms cut security spending despite breaches, says PwC survey

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

According to a survey done by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the average cost due to security incidents for Indian companies more than doubled from $194 in 2013 to $414 in 2014.

Brands will drive 30% growth in franchising

Brands will drive 30% growth in franchising

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Several industry verticals such as food and beverage, education, fashion and tourism are leveraging their growth by franchising their products under various formats.

Sensex falls 251 points; oil and gas shares tumble

Sensex falls 251 points; oil and gas shares tumble

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The Sensex ended down 251 points at 27,351 and the Nifty shed 65 points to close at 8,228.

Belgian blow to trade pact

Belgian blow to trade pact

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The country has also asked India to further reduce tariffs on goods.