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Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The move is likely to impact Jet's operations out of Belgium and India.

Report warns of Afghan govt collapse after NATO pull out

Report warns of Afghan govt collapse after NATO pull out

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The Afghan government could collapse following the departure of NATO forces in 2014, especially if the presidential elections that year are fraudulent, a report has warned.

PHOTOS: US President Obama dances the Tango in Argentina

PHOTOS: US President Obama dances the Tango in Argentina

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Barack Obama and Michelle showed off their moves at the end of a state dinner in Argentina.

'Some neighbours' don't understand issues can be resolved peacefully: Modi

'Some neighbours' don't understand issues can be resolved peacefully: Modi

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

In a veiled dig at Pakistan, PM Modi said "some neighbours" don't understand that issues can be resolved peacefully by talks as he cited the example of Bangladesh.

EU leaders to meet on rescue package for Greece

EU leaders to meet on rescue package for Greece

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

European Union leaders are expected to clear the way for releasing 31.5 billion euro ($41 billion) in urgently-needed financial assistance for debt-stricken Greece at their two-day summit which opens in Brussels today.

Rupee extends losses to 66.71, down 18 paise

Rupee extends losses to 66.71, down 18 paise

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

The rupee has dropped by 21 paise or 0.32 per cent in the last two sessions.

Somali pirates target oil tanker; 5 Indians taken hostage

Somali pirates target oil tanker; 5 Indians taken hostage

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

On December 17, heavily-armed pirates stormed a German oil tanker SP Brussels belonging to the Medallion Marine company. They went on to loot the ship and took hostage five Indian sailors.

FDI in multi-brand retail: Govt to seek Bihar's support

FDI in multi-brand retail: Govt to seek Bihar's support

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The minister, who was in Brussels on a two-day visit, said that seven Chief Minsters including Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Assam, Rajasthan and Kerala have already given their written commitment on allowing FDI in the sector.

Zurich Diamond League: Neeraj withdraws after suffering groin injury

Zurich Diamond League: Neeraj withdraws after suffering groin injury

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The 19-year-old Indian junior world record holder did not attempt his fifth and final throws due to the injury and his first round effort of 83.80m fetched him a seventh place finish in a strong eight-man field in Zurich on Thursday.

10 nutritious foods that help you LOSE weight

10 nutritious foods that help you LOSE weight

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

If you want to shed the pounds without staying hungry, here are 10 foods that will actually help you do just that.

Independent Greeks stay with Tsipras, give limited bailout backing

Independent Greeks stay with Tsipras, give limited bailout backing

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The junior coalition partner of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pledged on Tuesday to continue support for the government.

Merkel set for confrontation with other EU leaders

Merkel set for confrontation with other EU leaders

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

On the eve of the two-day summit in Brussels, Merkel renewed her rejection of euro bonds as 'wrong and counterproductive.'

Setback for India: US won't declare Pakistan a 'terrorist state'

Setback for India: US won't declare Pakistan a 'terrorist state'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The US also called for a "meaningful dialogue" between India and Pakistan to address differences including the Kashmir issue and to bring down the recent tensions.

'Competing against Blake every time would be boring'

'Competing against Blake every time would be boring'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Olympic 100m and 200m champion Usain Bolt does not mind sharing the limelight with his Jamaican rival Yohan Blake but thinks competing against him all the time would be boring.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Paris turns off Eiffel Tower lights for Aleppo

Paris turns off Eiffel Tower lights for Aleppo

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The monument was plunged into darkness in what Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said was a protest at the 'unbearable' situation for civilians in the city where fighting raged during the day.

Jet cancels, Air India delays flights due to Sandy

Jet cancels, Air India delays flights due to Sandy

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

An Air India spokesperson said AI 191 Mumbai-Newark and AI 101 Delhi-New York have been indefinitely delayed due to the hurricane. Passengers have been informed and transit passengers have been provided hotel accommodation in Delhi, the spokesperson said

10 foods that are good for your GUT

10 foods that are good for your GUT

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Green vegetables contain a high amount of soluble and insoluble fiber to balance your good and bad gut bacteria.

European Union calls for minute's silence for Paris attack victims

European Union calls for minute's silence for Paris attack victims

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

The European Union on Sunday called for a minute's silence to be held on Monday for the victims of a series of attacks in Paris in which at least 129 people were killed.

Euro-zone banks: EU deal on supervisory body

Euro-zone banks: EU deal on supervisory body

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Under the plan, more than 6,000 banks in the 17-nation euro zone will be put under the single supervisory body, which will be led by the European Central Bank based in Frankfurt.

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

'Deal is done': UK, EU clinch post-Brexit free trade agreement

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

'We have got Brexit done and we can now take full advantage of the fantastic opportunities available to us as an independent trading nation, striking trade deals with other partners around the world,' Downing Street said in a statement.

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The market breadth in BSE ended unhealthy with 1,754 shares declining and 1,113 shares advancing.

Netherlands to hold Cruyff tribute during France friendly

Netherlands to hold Cruyff tribute during France friendly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The friendly between Netherlands and France on Friday will be halted for a minute's silence in the 14th minute in a tribute to Johan Cruyff.

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Tough conditions imposed by global lenders could cause an outcry.

Ghani refuses Pak aid; says use it to fight terror

Ghani refuses Pak aid; says use it to fight terror

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

He also sought setting up of a global fund to contain terrorism.

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The two leader spoke privately for about 20 minutes.

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We don't need to hinge India-UK relations on shared hostility toward China,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Guardiola vows to carry on wearing yellow ribbon

Guardiola vows to carry on wearing yellow ribbon

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defiantly wore a yellow ribbon on his suit in support of jailed pro-independence Catalan politicians during his side's 3-0 League Cup final victory over Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

What next for Greece and the troubled euro zone?

What next for Greece and the troubled euro zone?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Like a cancer patient in remission, Greece now greets every little victory with disproportionate joy, in the knowledge that it has only postponed the inevitable.

'India is a solid and insight-driven market'

'India is a solid and insight-driven market'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Amrop believes the economic slowdown will not have a long-term impact on its business, but maybe on technology.

Salah's absence affecting team: coach

Salah's absence affecting team: coach

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Salah is still in doubt for Egypt's opening match in Group A on June 15 against Uruguay in Ekaterinburg after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final for Liverpool late last month.

4 killed in suspected terror attack in Belgium's Liege

4 killed in suspected terror attack in Belgium's Liege

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Both police officers killed in the attack were women.

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Unless the Taliban goofs up in a big way, which seems highly unlikely, we are looking at a regime that will be around for quite a long while and present a level of governance that the puppets of the richest and most advanced countries failed to provide, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Belgian police officers injured in machete attack

Belgian police officers injured in machete attack

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The officers were injured in the attack in the city of Charleroi, with one of them suffering significant 'wounds to the face', according to reports.

'NSA bugs EU embassies, infiltrates their computer networks'

'NSA bugs EU embassies, infiltrates their computer networks'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

American intelligence service used bugs, phone taps and cybermonitoring to obtain information from European Union embassies and offices in Washington, New York and Brussels, a German weekly reported on Sunday.

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Greece bailout: Merkel, Sarkozy end differences

Greece bailout: Merkel, Sarkozy end differences

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

The agreement between Merkel and Sarkozy was struck at a surprise meeting in Berlin on Wednesday night during discussions lasting more than six hours in the chancellery.

The 10 most expensive taxi rides around the world

The 10 most expensive taxi rides around the world

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the minimum taxi fare in other big cities around the globe on a day when auto rickshaw and taxi fares have been hiked in Mumbai

Marie Antoinette pearl reaps record $36 million

Marie Antoinette pearl reaps record $36 million

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Going once, going twice, sold! Jewellery that belonged to Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI and arguably France's most famous queen were auctioned by Sotheby's on Wednesday as part of their "Royal jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family" event. Take a look at the gorgeous jewellery that was up for sale.

Free trade: India, EU kick off fresh talks

Free trade: India, EU kick off fresh talks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

John Clancy, spokesperson for the European Commission's trade directorate, told Business Standard this week's talks would focus on 'tariffs and services'.