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Corus: Tata gets European Commission nod

Corus: Tata gets European Commission nod

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The European Commission on Friday approved Tata Steel's proposed acquisition of Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus.

Soon, flying to US may get cheaper

Soon, flying to US may get cheaper

Rediff.com26 May 2007

There is a prospect of a 5-10 per cent drop in fares.

Legendary Zatopek's legs to run wild in Rio

Legendary Zatopek's legs to run wild in Rio

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The triumphs of Czech great Emil Zatopek will be celebrated in Rio de Janeiro with dozens of pairs of electric-powered life-sized legs created by artist David Cerny.

Can't afford to hold 'prejudice' against any 'religion' now: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Can't afford to hold 'prejudice' against any 'religion' now: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

In the wake of the deadly 13/11 carnage in Paris, spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has called for the world to fight against the 'terrorists trap' of growing a prejudice against a particular religion or community, as their sole intention is to divide the society on the basis of fear.

All you need to know about UK's new PM

All you need to know about UK's new PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

An ardent backer of Brexit, Boris Johnson has a reputation for brashness, bombast, bending the truth, and really bad hair, which has earned him more than a few comparisons to United States President Donald Trump (who also happens to be a fan of his). Here are some interesting facts about BoJo, as he is called by the British media.

Asafa Powell fails to better record

Asafa Powell fails to better record

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

The Jamaican blamed cold weather rather than a restart for failing to break his 100 metres world record.

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The US president's four-day tour will feature talks with British PM Theresa May, tea with the Queen, and mass protests including a giant Trump baby blimp being flown over Westminster.

Why leaders must be paid more

Why leaders must be paid more

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

Rulers are not monkeys to be paid peanuts -- do so and the alternative is perilous.

After great escape, Belgians eye Brazil without pressure

After great escape, Belgians eye Brazil without pressure

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

It took a great escape in injury time to get there after being two goals down to Japan, but Belgium can now view their quarter-final against Brazil free of the weight of expectation.

Jet to launch US flights by July-Aug

Jet to launch US flights by July-Aug

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Jet Airways, the country's top private airline, will launch its long-planned maiden flight to the US via Belgium by July-August this year

What drove Nepal to escalate border row with India?

What drove Nepal to escalate border row with India?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

'We keep saying that we have a very close historical, cultural, linguistic and religious affinity with Nepal. Then why be so insensitive that we cannot find time to talk to them for more than 5-6 months'

Why England and Belgium may want to be second

Why England and Belgium may want to be second

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

England and Belgium face a World Cup conundrum ahead of Thursday's crunch in Kaliningrad

Mohun Bagan bring up the rear

Mohun Bagan bring up the rear

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

The Kolkata team lost all its matches in the Manchester United Premier Cup football Under-15 football tournament.

The Jet brand that Naresh Goyal built

The Jet brand that Naresh Goyal built

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Even in ruin, Jet retained its one essential brand quality: Dignity, says brand guru Sandeep Goyal.

'European Parliament must discuss Mittal's bid'

'European Parliament must discuss Mittal's bid'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The European Parliament should discuss and debate Lakshmi Mittal's $23 billion bid for Arcelor, Josep Borrel, President of the Parliament has said.

UK MPs reject chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, back May's bid to reopen deal

UK MPs reject chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, back May's bid to reopen deal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

In a series of votes on Tuesday, lawmakers rejected a no-deal Brexit by 318 votes to 310, undermining the government's argument that Britain would be willing to crash out of the EU without an agreement.

Jet to begin flights between Toronto and New Delhi

Jet to begin flights between Toronto and New Delhi

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Jet Airways will begin flights from Toronto to Delhi in August on a route that Air Canada has discontinued from this month. Jet Airways (India) Ltd will begin five flights a week from Toronto through Brussels, destined for New Delhi from August 23.

The man behind GE's India success

The man behind GE's India success

Rediff.com29 May 2007

GE's India head reflects on his hits and misses and shares his plans to return soon.

EU Commission to propose scrapping jet fuel tariffs

EU Commission to propose scrapping jet fuel tariffs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The European Commission will propose scrapping tariffs on jet fuel imports starting January 1, an official said on Friday.

Nations League update: Injured Matic withdraws from Serbia squad

Nations League update: Injured Matic withdraws from Serbia squad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 30-year-old joins Luke Shaw in the treatment room after the left back pulled out of the England squad with an injury on Monday.

EU lifts ban on import of mangoes from India

EU lifts ban on import of mangoes from India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The European Union on Tuesday decided to lift a ban on the import of mangoes from India after the country made improvements in plant health controls and certification system, clearing the way for them to return to the 28-member bloc.

NATO arrives in Kashmir

NATO arrives in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

India-EU summit very successful: EU commissioner

India-EU summit very successful: EU commissioner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

The just-concluded India-European Union Summit was a "success" as it implemented the strategic partnership launched last year and drafted a new action plan and political declaration, a top European Union official said on Friday.

When politicians bring their kids to work

When politicians bring their kids to work

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

On Monday (September 24), New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made history as the first female world leader to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York with her newborn baby in tow. However, Ardern isn't the first to bring their kids to work. Here are some examples of kids roaming the halls of power.

Musharraf, Singh may meet in Cuba

Musharraf, Singh may meet in Cuba

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

They may be next month on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Havana.

Davis Cup round-up: Kyrgios distances himself from troubled Tomic

Davis Cup round-up: Kyrgios distances himself from troubled Tomic

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'You'd also be wrong if you tried to lump me in the same category as Bernard Tomic'

How Brazil is planning to guard the Olympics against terror attacks

How Brazil is planning to guard the Olympics against terror attacks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The attacks that killed 130 people in Paris last November and 32 in Brussels in March forced a reassessment by Brazil's security forces. An anti-terrorism effort is now at the heart of their planning for the Olympics.

EU snubs pro-Pak Kashmir lobbyist

EU snubs pro-Pak Kashmir lobbyist

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Officials said the EU wanted to consolidate its multi-faceted relationship with India.

Sikh militant group on EU's terrorist list

Sikh militant group on EU's terrorist list

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

Sikh militant group on EU's terrorist list

'US must ensure Pak restores democracy'

'US must ensure Pak restores democracy'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2005

Brussels-based International Crisis Group cited the rigged local election and said there was little faith that Musharraf will restore democracy and that failure to do so will only provide political space to jihadi outfits.

Benitez ready to unleash Cisse

Benitez ready to unleash Cisse

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Bush 'bonanza' awaits Musharraf in US

Bush 'bonanza' awaits Musharraf in US

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

US President George W Bush plans to announce a "substantial discount" on the $5 billion deal to sell F-16s to Pakistan during President Pervez Musharraf's visit to Washington.

All you need to know about the man who beat Bolt

All you need to know about the man who beat Bolt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Factbox on American Justin Gatlin who won the 100 metres gold at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday at the age of 35.

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

United, American snap code share deals, in compliance with US regulator's ruling

Real and Barca in EU net for receiving illegal state aid

Real and Barca in EU net for receiving illegal state aid

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The European Commission will begin disciplinary action against seven Spanish clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona over possible illegal state aid, Spanish foreign minister Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo said on Monday.

Tata Chemicals in $1 billion club

Tata Chemicals in $1 billion club

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Modi told the delegation that urgent action was needed against those supporting and sponsoring terrorism.

EU leaders approve Brexit divorce pact with UK

EU leaders approve Brexit divorce pact with UK

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

May now faces the final and biggest hurdle of getting the deal approved by the UK Parliament where many MPs from her own party remain vehemently opposed to it.