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Indo-Pacific, China top agenda as Modi arrives in Australia for 3-day visit

Indo-Pacific, China top agenda as Modi arrives in Australia for 3-day visit

Rediff.com22 May 2023

During the visit, the Prime Ministers will attend a community event in Sydney to celebrate Australia's dynamic and diverse Indian diaspora, "a core part of our multicultural community", the Australian government said in a statement.

2 aircraft carriers, 35 jets: Navy conducts mega operation

2 aircraft carriers, 35 jets: Navy conducts mega operation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

It is the first mega exercise involving the two aircraft carriers after induction of the indigenously-built INS Vikrant in September.

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

India, Russia eyeing same window to be first on Moon's south pole

India, Russia eyeing same window to be first on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The race to the uncharted south pole of the Moon is quickening with India's Chandrayaan-3 and Russia's Luna-25 gearing up for lunar landings next week, each mission holding significant implications beyond the thrilling competition in the skies.

In a first, UK Parl complex plays host to Indian Independence Day celebration

In a first, UK Parl complex plays host to Indian Independence Day celebration

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

British Indian think tank 1928 Institute organised a special roundtable entitled 'India and the Indo-Pacific' bringing together the High Commissioners of India, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, Nepal, among others, ahead of the reception in the River Room of the House of Lords on Monday evening.

IFSC relaxation may boost trade in foreign stocks at the GIFT City

IFSC relaxation may boost trade in foreign stocks at the GIFT City

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) decision on Wednesday to relax restrictions on banks operating in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) related to the repatriation of idle funds in foreign currency accounts (FCA) could give a fillip to trading in foreign stocks at the GIFT City.

Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation

Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Economic stagnation is the advance payment for polarisation, which extracts a terrible price.

Reliance net profit drops 11 pc in Q1 on weak O2C business

Reliance net profit drops 11 pc in Q1 on weak O2C business

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported an 11 per cent drop in its June quarter net profit largely due to weak oil-to-chemical (O2C) vertical and higher interest and depreciation cost. Net profit was Rs 16,011 crore, or Rs 23.66 per share, in April-June - the first quarter of current 2023-24 fiscal year - compared with Rs 17,955 crore, or Rs 26.54 a share, earning a year back, according to a company's stock exchange filing.

UAE T20 League: MI Emirates, MI Cape Town unveiled

UAE T20 League: MI Emirates, MI Cape Town unveiled

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Nita M. Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries, said, "It gives me great pleasure to welcome 'MI Emirates' & 'MI Cape Town', the newest additions to our #Onefamily.

Constitution cannot survive if India's demography changes: Madras HC judge

Constitution cannot survive if India's demography changes: Madras HC judge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Indian Constitution's survival hinges on the nation's demographic profile and if it is altered, then it would cease to exist, Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras high court has said.

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool snatched a sensational 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday.

Committed to implementation of Indus Water Treaty: Pak on India's letter

Committed to implementation of Indus Water Treaty: Pak on India's letter

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Pakistan has responded to a letter by India asking to start negotiations for the review of the Indus Water Treaty, the foreign office said on Wednesday.

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

From what we've caught in a glimpse of its adrenalin-pumping promos, Jawan pays rich ode to SRK's inbuilt feminist. An army of females swarming its multi-heroines star cast screams iron fist in velvet glove in all its mainstream glory.

Want To Get Pregnant? Read This

Want To Get Pregnant? Read This

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Obesity in women triples infertility risks; shedding just 5 per cent of body weight can aid fertility. In men, obesity disrupts hormones crucial for sperm count and mobility, contributing to a third of male-related infertility, points out gynaecologist Dr Divya Vora.

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Afwaah is a sum of Sudhir Mishra's thought-provoking reflections and appeal to question what's real, what's rumour, notes Sukanya Verma.

HUL's legacy brands foster more trust

HUL's legacy brands foster more trust

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Relatively new brands of HUL, such as Closeup, play second fiddle to other legacy brands such as Colgate from Colgate-Palmolive and Vicco.

'Women boxers will return with 3-4 gold medals from Asian Games'

'Women boxers will return with 3-4 gold medals from Asian Games'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'The experience and dedication of our boxers make me confident in their abilities to excel at the Asian Games.'

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Rediff.com12 May 2023

From Hrithik Roshan's mind games in Vikram Vedha to South Korea's biggest blockbuster of 2023 so far, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.

UK think-tank warns of anti-Hindu hate in schools

UK think-tank warns of anti-Hindu hate in schools

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'Anti-Hindu Hate in Schools', by the counter-terrorism think-tank Henry Jackson Society, found that 51 per cent of Hindu parents surveyed reported that their child has suffered anti-Hindu hate at school.

Committed to growing, investing more in India, Tim Cook tells PM Modi

Committed to growing, investing more in India, Tim Cook tells PM Modi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the iPhone manufacturer is looking to invest more in the world's second-largest smartphone market. Cook, on his first trip to India in seven years, opened Apple's first retail store in the country in Mumbai on Tuesday and will launch another in Delhi on Thursday. Looking to replicate what China did to Apple's business in the last 15 years, the tech giant is eyeing India's massive market with an expanding middle class to power sales growth, and potentially make it a home base for the production of millions of Apple devices.

India-Australia relations enter T-20 mode, says Modi on strengthening ties

India-Australia relations enter T-20 mode, says Modi on strengthening ties

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Modi and Albanese also reiterated their shared ambition for an early conclusion of the ambitious Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) that is expected to significantly expand bilateral trade ties.

Ulema's role crucial in countering extremism, radicalisation: Ajit Doval

Ulema's role crucial in countering extremism, radicalisation: Ajit Doval

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The ulema have a leading role in educating the people on the original tolerant and moderate principles of Islam and countering extremism with progressive ideas and thought, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said Tuesday.

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The silver lining for India's presidency is likely to be the support by almost all G20 countries to its proposal to include the African Union as a permanent member of the bloc that has emerged as perhaps the most influential multilateral forum after the United Nations.

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.

Republic Day chief guest Egyptian Prez El-Sisi arrives in India

Republic Day chief guest Egyptian Prez El-Sisi arrives in India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The 68-year-old influential Arab leader will grace the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Sisi is accompanied by a high-level delegation.

SC asks Manipur govt to file updated status report on violence

SC asks Manipur govt to file updated status report on violence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Asking Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state government, to file an updated status report, the bench said, "It should have details like rehabilitation camps, law and order and recovery of arms."

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking army protection for Kukis

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking army protection for Kukis

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused urgent hearing on a plea seeking Army protection for minority Kuki tribals amid ethnic violence in Manipur.

SC can't be used as platform to escalate tension in Manipur: CJI

SC can't be used as platform to escalate tension in Manipur: CJI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The SC said at most it can give directions to the authorities to make the situation better and for that it needs assistance of different groups and positive suggestions.

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Rediff.com21 May 2023

US-based retail giant Walmart is looking to source toys, shoes and bicycles from Indian suppliers as the company is targeting to increase its exports from India to USD 10 billion annually by 2027. The company also wants to develop new suppliers in categories such as food, pharmaceuticals, consumables, health and wellness, and apparel and home textiles, a company spokesperson told PTI. Officials from the Bentonville-headquartered firm recently held a virtual meeting with several domestic toy manufacturers in India.

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

In a historic commemoration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a yoga session for the first time at United Nations Headquarters in New York on the 9th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on June 21.

Anti-India graffiti on Swaminarayan temple in Canada; India condemns

Anti-India graffiti on Swaminarayan temple in Canada; India condemns

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The Indian High Commission on Wednesday tweeted," We strongly condemn defacing of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto with anti-India graffiti. Have requested Canadian authorities to investigate the incident and take prompt action on perpetrators."

Guidelines to improve quality control at audit firms in place

Guidelines to improve quality control at audit firms in place

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has issued guidelines to inspect select audit firms to identify areas and opportunities for improvement in the audit firm's system of quality control, a statement said. "Inspections will consist firm-wide review of audit quality and individual file reviews on test-check basis to evaluate the level of compliance with applicable auditing standards and quality control policy and processes," NFRA said. The selection of the audit firm or the auditor for such inspection by NFRA would be based on assessment of risks in the audit environment.

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The challenge is to enhance opportunities for people to generate livelihoods through entrepreneurship, both big and small, argues R Jagannathan.

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Tata fosters another startup, invests in fitness co GOQii

Tata fosters another startup, invests in fitness co GOQii

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The company, which is a leading player in the Indian wearables market, is backed by angel investors like Shriram Nene and his wife and Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene and WhatApp's Neeraj Arora

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'India has the potential to do a lot more to take advantage of the time today where we stand to gain, geopolitically and in terms of market attractiveness.'

GST: Success And The Way Forward

GST: Success And The Way Forward

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

No longer a discretion of the tax administrator, the audit of returns filed by taxpayers is now based on a selection by algorithms, notes Tarun Bajaj.

Hyderabad: IBM programme to foster NGOs

Hyderabad: IBM programme to foster NGOs

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The programme brings 10 IBM professionals from seven countries (Denmark, US, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Austria) to Hyderabad to work on critical projects for them. Hyderabad, Pune and Bangalore are among the 17 cities around the world hosting the Phase-I of IBM's CSC programme this year.

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Asserting that Indian democracy is a "global public good", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that its "collapse" will have an impact on the world and is not in America's national interest.

Are India's Toppers Ready For Life?

Are India's Toppers Ready For Life?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

I feel it is utterly silly to disproportionately celebrate academic achievements in school and college when there is so much life and transformation by life yet to happen, states Shyam G Menon.