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Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.

India should show the way: WHO on COVID-19 eradication

India should show the way: WHO on COVID-19 eradication

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The executive director of the WHO, Michael Ryan, said India, the world's second most populous country, has a tremendous capacity to deal with the coronavirus outbreak as it has the experience of eradicating the small-pox and polio through targeted public intervention.

Black money: I-T dept to file 100 complaints in court

Black money: I-T dept to file 100 complaints in court

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Income Tax dept will launch over 100 fresh prosecution complaints.

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 'Pass the message to kick out coronavirus' campaign calls for people around the world to follow five key steps to protect their health in line with WHO's guidelines.

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The newborns opens their eyes to see the world fighting a deadly disease.

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership.

Wawrinka to miss Rogers Cup and Cincinnati events

Wawrinka to miss Rogers Cup and Cincinnati events

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

World number four Stan Wawrinka has withdrawn from this month's Rogers Cup in Montreal and the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati due to a knee injury, the Swiss said on Wednesday.

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Marking a key milestone in the Indian government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad, India will get this month the complete information on flats, apartments and condominiums owned by Indians in Switzerland as also on earnings made from such properties to help it look into tax liabilities associated with those assets.

PIX: Inside the Luminarium - A wonder of beauty and light

PIX: Inside the Luminarium - A wonder of beauty and light

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

British artist Alan Parkinson poses in his inflatable sculpture called Luminarium before its opening on the ground of the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva

Won't let India, China take 'advantage' from WTO: Trump

Won't let India, China take 'advantage' from WTO: Trump

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Trump said India and China - the two economic giants from Asia - are no longer developing nations and as such they cannot take benefit from the WTO.

Key LTTE funding handler arrested

Key LTTE funding handler arrested

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The captured Tiger rebel had arrived in the country on January 10 from Geneva in Switzerland, said the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which made the arrest.

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Drained Medvedev pulls out of home tournament in Moscow

Sports Shorts: Double point finish for Force India at British Grand Prix

Sports Shorts: Double point finish for Force India at British Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Sahara Force India enjoyed a double points finish at the 'home' British Grand Prix with Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez finishing eight and ninth to collect six points for the team, in Silverstone, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Rampant Russia pummel Saudis 5-0 in World Cup opener

PHOTOS: Rampant Russia pummel Saudis 5-0 in World Cup opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow

WTO deadlock broken: Indian farmers afraid

WTO deadlock broken: Indian farmers afraid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The World Trade Organisation ministerial meeting broke the 'impasse' over resumption of Doha Round of talks, with 35 trade ministers agreeing to take forward negotiations from where they left in Geneva in July last year.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS FROM THE LAST 24 HOURS

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS FROM THE LAST 24 HOURS

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Servette's Laglais Kouassi (right) fights for the ball with Thun's Dennis Hediger during their Super League soccer match in Geneva.

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Take a look at the mind blowing cars at the Geneva Auto Show.

Wuhan wet market may not be birthplace of COVID-19: Chinese researchers

Wuhan wet market may not be birthplace of COVID-19: Chinese researchers

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The results of the study, being published on the website of top academic journal Nature on May 20, implied the Huanan Seafood Market in Hubei's capital Wuhan may not be the birthplace of COVID-19, although the virus outbreak emerged in Wuhan had a strong link to contacts with the market.

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher turned 50 on Thursday with Formula One and his fans paying tribute to the sport's most successful driver with a mixture of celebration and sorrow.

Kerry breaks leg in bike crash in France

Kerry breaks leg in bike crash in France

Rediff.com31 May 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry, a cycling enthusiast, today broke his leg in a bike accident in France and will return home for further treatment.

China says it will not accept US lawsuit on COVID-19

China says it will not accept US lawsuit on COVID-19

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Zhang Yesui, spokesperson for China's Parliament -- the National People's Congress -- in his media briefing ahead of Friday's annual session also sought to deflect allegations that the virus emerged in Wuhan, saying that the recent reports indicated coronavirus occurred earlier in different parts of the world.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Vienna is the world's best city to live in.

China backs resolution for probe into coronavirus origin

China backs resolution for probe into coronavirus origin

Rediff.com18 May 2020

India is among 120 countries which backed the draft resolution put forward by the European Union and several other countries.

Ex-diplomat Arundhati Ghose, who led India's opposition to CTBT, dies

Ex-diplomat Arundhati Ghose, who led India's opposition to CTBT, dies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Ghose was head of Indian delegation to the conference on the CTBT in Geneva in 1996 and she is hailed for strongly outlining India's position in opposing the treaty.

India has tremendous capacity in eradicating Covid: WHO

India has tremendous capacity in eradicating Covid: WHO

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The executive director of the World Health Organisation, Michael Ryan, said India, the world's second most populous country, has a tremendous capacity to deal with the coronavirus outbreak as it has the experience of eradicating the small-pox and polio through targeted public intervention.

Schumacher's wife spends 10 million pounds to save him!

Schumacher's wife spends 10 million pounds to save him!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Formula One alegend Michael Schumacher's wife has reportedly modified a room in their Swiss mansion, spending 10 million-pounds on it, so that the seriously injured racing legend can come home.

Morepen expects sales to rise by Rs 100 cr

Morepen expects sales to rise by Rs 100 cr

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

Morepen Laboratories is all set to gain from the 180-day marketing exclusivity granted to Geneva Pharmaceuticals Inc for Loratadine in the U S.

Travel: Self-driving in Switzerland

Travel: Self-driving in Switzerland

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Rachit Hirani crisscrossed 1600 kilometres through Switzerland's mesmerising landscape in 10 days and he cant stop gushing about it...

Suzuki launches Alto in Europe

Suzuki launches Alto in Europe

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Japanese car giant Suzuki launched its fifth global small car Alto at the Geneva Motor Show on Wednesday. The car will be imported from its manufacturing base in India.

I am glad we followed Nano: Renault-Nissan chief Ghosn

I am glad we followed Nano: Renault-Nissan chief Ghosn

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Tata Motors' Nano may be struggling to survive, but Renault Nissan alliance Chairman and chief executive officer Carlos Ghosn is glad the group followed the lead of "visionary" Ratan Tata's dream project

The $50 million pink diamond

The $50 million pink diamond

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

An unusually large pink diamond sold for a record-breaking $50 million (Rs 361 crore) on Tuesday at Christie's auction house in Geneva. Christie's said renowned jeweller Harry Winston was the buyer, saying it was a new world record price per carat for a pink diamond.

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

Rediff.com1 May 2020

At a critical time in the history of the United Nations, when the global order itself may be reshaped, following a devastating pandemic, India has chosen an experienced, charming and upright diplomat to lead the Indian delegation to the UN in New York.

Foreign fighters in Syria have moved to other places: India at UNSC

Foreign fighters in Syria have moved to other places: India at UNSC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India has expressed concern that foreign fighters involved in the conflict in Syria have moved to other places as mercenaries, as New Delhi underlined that it is ready to play a constructive role in the Security Council to help realise the objective of the West Asian country reclaiming its place in the comity of nations.

Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The ATP Tour got on board and last month fans were able to bid for private sessions with celebrated tennis coaches on-site during tournaments in 2021.

Deflated Wawrinka says he was too hesitant in French Open final

Deflated Wawrinka says he was too hesitant in French Open final

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Until Sunday, Stan Wawrinka had an unblemished record in grand slam finals -- but then he had never faced Rafa Nadal in the Spaniard's favourite arena, Court Philippe Chatrier at the French Open.

NDA cadets excel in global contest

NDA cadets excel in global contest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

For the third successive year, cadets from National Defence Academy (NDA) have excelled in the world arena with podium finish at an international competition on the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) for military academies.

What to expect at French Open...

What to expect at French Open...

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Wily Czech Radek Stepanek, the oldest player in the men's singles, will take his bag of tricks out on Philippe Chatrier Court against World No 2 Andy Murray as the French Open plays catch-up on Monday.

Why Tata Sons hiked stake in Tata Motors

Why Tata Sons hiked stake in Tata Motors

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The transaction - the second one in less than a year - is seen as an effort to restore investor faith in the company following a dismal performance by its UK subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover Automotive.

Black money: Govt to disclose 60 names

Black money: Govt to disclose 60 names

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Total amount in these accounts is estimated to be around Rs 1,500-1,600 cr

Sports Shorts: Ajax midfielder Nouri out of danger after collapsing on pitch

Sports Shorts: Ajax midfielder Nouri out of danger after collapsing on pitch

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday