News for 'eastern-europe'

Europa League: Arsenal drawn with Eintracht Frankfurt

Europa League: Arsenal drawn with Eintracht Frankfurt

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Manchester United, winners of the competition in 2017, will have a lot of travelling to do to Eastern Europe after being drawn alongside Kazakhstan side Astana, Serbia's Partizan Belgrade and Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

'Markets won't see a blind rally post Budget'

'Markets won't see a blind rally post Budget'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'The markets seem apprehensive and that explains why the markets have been feeling slightly uncomfortable ahead of the Budget.' 'After the event, when all the concerns are resolved and clarity emerges, markets will decide what to do next.'

PIX: 25,000 soccer fans flock back for Belgrade derby

PIX: 25,000 soccer fans flock back for Belgrade derby

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Serbian leader relaxed after 25,000 go to match as lockdown eases

'Putin must think he can pull it off'

'Putin must think he can pull it off'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'Putin has set aside all the rules and now he is deciding the rules.'

Putin, Obama discuss Islamic State, Ukraine in first phone call since February

Putin, Obama discuss Islamic State, Ukraine in first phone call since February

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Obama and Putin discussed the necessity of countering the Islamic State and the situation in Ukraine, the White House said.

Friends from Europe to Gujarat farmers' rescue

Friends from Europe to Gujarat farmers' rescue

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

One of the biggest advantages of the Harriers to the farmers is that their presence reduces the dependence of the farmers on the pesticides.

Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

If international crude oil prices zoom past the current level of about $90 per barrel and move towards $100 and beyond, middle-class consumers are not going to keep quiet about their discomfort, points out Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.

JLR's future bright; shouldn't run before it can walk: Tata

JLR's future bright; shouldn't run before it can walk: Tata

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Bullish on Jaguar Land Rover, top industrialist Ratan Tata has hinted at Tatas manufacturing these marquee brands in India, Eastern Europe and the US.

Outsourcing? India tops, says Premji

Outsourcing? India tops, says Premji

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Despite challenges from China, the Philippines and Eastern Europe, India still has an overwhelming advantage in IT offshoring, according to Wipro chairman Azim Premji.

TCS to expand China, Russia biz

TCS to expand China, Russia biz

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Tata Consultancy Services, the $2 billion listed IT company from the Tata group is looking at expanding its global base by exploring untapped markets in Eastern Europe, Russia and China.\n\n

India may lose BPO edge to new rivals

India may lose BPO edge to new rivals

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

India's prominence as an outsourcing hub is eroding with new locations including the Philippines and eastern Europe making their presence felt, a media report said.

5% cancer cases in India last yr linked to drinking: Study

5% cancer cases in India last yr linked to drinking: Study

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Globally, the researchers found that more than 7,40,000 or four per cent of new cancer cases in 2020 may be attributed to alcohol drinking.

25 countries where alcohol is most expensive

25 countries where alcohol is most expensive

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at countries where alcohol is most expensive.

'We've reduced hate speech by half'

'We've reduced hate speech by half'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'Our proactive detection rate for hate speech in India is close to 97 per cent -- which means that of the hate speech content we remove, we detect 97 per cent of it proactively, even before anyone reports it.'

Visa, re-skilling key challenges for IT industry: Survey

Visa, re-skilling key challenges for IT industry: Survey

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

It said while Indian IT services companies were the "disruptors" and had created the modern offshoring industry, they are now incumbents, challenged by a host of specialised and niche start-ups that have emerged in the new digital environment.

Amazing images of Communist-era Europe

Amazing images of Communist-era Europe

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Slovenian professor Roman Bezjak has captured some beautiful images of Communist-era Europe.

'Russia is US's most acute security threat worldwide'

'Russia is US's most acute security threat worldwide'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'This, together with Chinese revisionism, will constitute the major test of the international system.'

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russia and China have a broad consensus today on almost all core issues related to global strategic stability, which is unprecedented in modern history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'What investors want is stability'

'What investors want is stability'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'Hope they don't tinker around with capital gains tax in any way.'

'Deficit root cause of European instability'

'Deficit root cause of European instability'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

According to the report, the competition deficit is more pronounced in three core areas -- innovation and entrepreneurship, mobilising talent, and product and service market efficiency.

Malware targeting govt institutions globally discovered

Malware targeting govt institutions globally discovered

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The malware, which is suspected to be stealing confidential and sensitive information since 2007, can be used to steal encrypted files, and also recover deleted files.

20 cities that offer the highest wages

20 cities that offer the highest wages

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Swiss cities top the list of the highest paying cities.

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'There is a cost to war.' 'The West knows that and so does Putin.' 'The point is, how much of the cost are both sides willing to pay?'

20 cities with the longest working hours

20 cities with the longest working hours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

In terms of working hours, Asian cities still lead the field with an average of 2,154 hours annually, followed by Africa with 2,138 hours, the Middle East with 2,023 hours and South America with 1,989 hours.

Apartment rentals are highest in these 20 cities

Apartment rentals are highest in these 20 cities

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Eastern Europe and Africa have the most favourable housing conditions.

Spain eye unique treble at Euro 2012

Spain eye unique treble at Euro 2012

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Spain will try to become the first team to win three successive major international titles while Germany will hope to lift their first trophy since 1996 when Euro 2012 kicks off on Friday.

Travel: Exploring Montenegro's wild beauty

Travel: Exploring Montenegro's wild beauty

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

GetAhead reader Soma Biswas shares her visit to Montenegro, a beautiful Balkan country in south eastern Europe.

Global R&D service providers: Wipro leads

Global R&D service providers: Wipro leads

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Wipro has emerged as the leader followed by HCL , Patni, Infosys , Mahindra Satyam and MindTree in the rating of global R&D service providers across various countries like India, China, Russia and Eastern Europe, according to a study.

Look beyond West: Pilot to IT cos

Look beyond West: Pilot to IT cos

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

He said IT companies need to explore domestic market, too.

India: Key hub for financial BPO services

India: Key hub for financial BPO services

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Global business process outsourcing in the financial services sector has the potential to reach a market size of $250 billion, with India playing a key role, says a study by global consulting and research firm Everest Group.

Vietnam gears up for Trump-Kim summit

Vietnam gears up for Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have arrived in Vietnam and are getting ready for their second meeting in just nine months. The two leaders, who have a history of insult-hurling and name-calling, plan to discuss nuclear weapons on Wednesday and Thursday in Hanoi. The meetings are a follow-up to their first summit last June, when they signed a vaguely worded agreement promising to work toward denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

Vistara plans to spread its wings beyond India skies

Vistara plans to spread its wings beyond India skies

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

By 2023, Vistara's hangars will house a total of 70 aircraft, up from the current 42.

Mahindra and Mahindra sets aggressive goals for farm equipment business

Mahindra and Mahindra sets aggressive goals for farm equipment business

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

M&M also plans to significantly increase its play in the domestic market where it is already ahead of its rivals Tafe, Escorts, Sonalika Tractors by a wide margin

Russia, Qatar take World Cup to new lands

Russia, Qatar take World Cup to new lands

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

FIFA gave its ultimate recognition to emerging markets on Thursday by awarding the 2018 and 2022 editions of the prestigious and lucrative World Cup soccer finals to Russia and Qatar, both new hosts.

China, India preferred investment spots: Survey

China, India preferred investment spots: Survey

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The bullishness in the emerging markets is because of the continued high growth and market size of China and India. Although most survey respondents expressed caution about opportunities in emerging markets over the next two years, they said in the long run the outlook looked promising.

Travel: On the banks of the Vlatva

Travel: On the banks of the Vlatva

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Payal Mohanka discovers the medieval magnificence of Prague.

'Ease norms for setting up units in SEZs'

'Ease norms for setting up units in SEZs'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

'Abolish withholding tax on ESOPs'