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Seasoned diplomat, now a minister

Seasoned diplomat, now a minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

During his college days, Hardeep Puri was a student leader who was active in the JP movement.

HSBC to shut down India private banking business

HSBC to shut down India private banking business

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

HSBC Holdings Plc will shut its private banking business in India, a spokesman said

Federer not losing sleep over Rafa getting to 20 Slams

Federer not losing sleep over Rafa getting to 20 Slams

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'I don't see him in any way stressed. He won't be completely destroyed if Rafa makes the 20'

China claims Covid broke out in world's various parts last year

China claims Covid broke out in world's various parts last year

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

China, besides denying the United States allegations that COVID-19 has emerged from a bio-lab in Wuhan, also rejected that it emanated from a wet market in the central Chinese city from bats or pangolins before infecting humans.

Ford's small car may also come to India

Ford's small car may also come to India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

This may be a part of the eight new products planned for India.

9 reasons why India's WTO veto shocked the world

9 reasons why India's WTO veto shocked the world

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

India's tough diplomacy blocked a landmark world trade treaty late on Thursday, despite last-ditch talks to rescue what would have been the first global trade reform since the creation of the World Trade Organization 19 years ago.

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Byju Classes' founder Byju Raveendran, Zomato co-founder Gaurav Gupta, CEO of Antara Senior Living, Tara Singh Vachani, Vinati Organics' MD & CEO Vinati Mutreja and Swapan Mehra, CEO of Iora Ecological Solutions are among 115 young leaders.

Explaining India's UN vote on Israel

Explaining India's UN vote on Israel

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Eyebrows went north in India, especially in New Delhi where in the confusion some people criticized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) which is based in New York. Chitra Subramaniam offers some perspective.

UNHRC complaint may embarrass Modi

UNHRC complaint may embarrass Modi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Organisations in the United States -- that have been campaigning against granting a US visa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- plan to lodge a complaint against him at the United Nations Human Rights Council with regard to his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots.

COVID-19 herd immunity will take time: WHO chief scientist

COVID-19 herd immunity will take time: WHO chief scientist

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'Even if the clinical trials are successful and we have a couple of vaccines by the end of this year, we still need the hundreds of billions of doses, which will take time'

Moscow FIDE: Harikrishna finishes tied 10th

Moscow FIDE: Harikrishna finishes tied 10th

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Indian Grand Master Pentala Harikrishna ended his campaign at Moscow FIDE Grand Prix with a draw against GM Teimour Radjabov.

'Hope he will return home soon, unharmed'

'Hope he will return home soon, unharmed'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Leaders from across the political spectrum said they are praying for the safety of the Indian Air Force pilot who is "missing in action" after India foiled Pakistan's attempts to target military installations by using its air force in response to India's counter-terrorism operations. Even as the Pakistani army released a 46-second video showing a blindfolded man and claimed he is the pilot of IAF's shot down aircraft, India said it is "ascertaining the facts". This is what some of our leaders had to say.

The importance of trade

The importance of trade

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'We do India great disservice if we continue to perpetuate a flawed narrative on trade, one based on myths rather than facts,' says Hardeep Singh Puri.

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Princess Sheikha Latifa is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE.

China flaunts French connection to Wuhan lab

China flaunts French connection to Wuhan lab

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Accusing United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of fabricating lies over the involvement of the virology lab in Wuhan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying sought to deflect criticism over its role by highlighting its French connection.

Failing to curb Iran

Failing to curb Iran

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The deal with Iran does not address any of the major issues thrown up by Tehran's ambitions, says Claude Smadja.

Tata's Rs one lakh 'people's car' set to go places

Tata's Rs one lakh 'people's car' set to go places

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

After showcasing the yet-to-be-named car (Ratan Tata calls it "the people's car") in the capital, the company is planning a similar splash at the Geneva Motor Show in March, a company spokesman confirmed.

Amid lobbying, Sharif deliberates on new Pak foreign secretary

Amid lobbying, Sharif deliberates on new Pak foreign secretary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

PAk's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Tehmina Janjua was the leading choice.

Amazing cars that will hit the roads soon

Amazing cars that will hit the roads soon

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Some of the biggest makers have announced stunning cars.

Yahoo finally admits data breach hit all its 3bn accounts

Yahoo finally admits data breach hit all its 3bn accounts

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oath, the rebranded Yahoo, did not specify what information was at risk for the users, but said that hackers did not steal passwords, credit card numbers or bank account information.

Swiss agrees to share info on secret bank accounts of Indians

Swiss agrees to share info on secret bank accounts of Indians

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

For stolen data, India had sought information about its taxpayers who had secret bank accounts in HSBC Geneva.

Find out Wawrinka's favourite nickname

Find out Wawrinka's favourite nickname

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Defending French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka has revealed that his favourite nickname is 'Stanimal' which was given by tennis legend and Swiss compatriot Roger Federer.

10 most influential cities in the world

10 most influential cities in the world

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Mumbai and Delhi comes 31st and 34th respectively.

Tata Motors unveils Megapixel concept

Tata Motors unveils Megapixel concept

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Tata Motors, a regular at the Geneva Motor Show, has shown several concepts that have eventually turned into production realities.

Even Bangladesh has moved ahead, Modi must act now

Even Bangladesh has moved ahead, Modi must act now

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Consider the credentials of our pro-farmer governments: almost half our rural households lack electricity connections, says Rahul Jacob.

Vote for your favourite Gandhi statue

Vote for your favourite Gandhi statue

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Rediff.com brings you some images of the Mahatma's statues erected around the globe.

Why Obama, Putin look so glum

Why Obama, Putin look so glum

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Barack Obama on Monday held face-to-face talks on Syria on the sidelines of the G8 summit in Lough Erne, Britain.

COVID-19 may have hit Wuhan in Aug 2019, claims study

COVID-19 may have hit Wuhan in Aug 2019, claims study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

China said the study was "ridiculous" and based on "superficial" information.

Only hallmarked gold jewellery to be sold from Jan 2021: Paswan

Only hallmarked gold jewellery to be sold from Jan 2021: Paswan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Consumers have to watch out for four marks on hallmarked gold jewellery: BIS mark, purity in carat, assay centre's name and jewellers' identification mark.

Black money: Swiss in wait-and-watch mode over sharing info

Black money: Swiss in wait-and-watch mode over sharing info

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The country is biding time to assess the mood of the next Indian government.

India opted for tough stand at WTO to protect poor: PM

India opted for tough stand at WTO to protect poor: PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narandra Modi on Saturday said the government "chose" to take a tough stand in the recent WTO talks as it has to protect the interest of the poor people of the country rather than to look for good publicity in the international media.

Old times back in Sri Lanka: What are India's choices?

Old times back in Sri Lanka: What are India's choices?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Whatever its apprehensions and concerns about the regime of the Rajapaksa clan, India must be ready with unconditional assistance when Colombo asks for it. Because it will, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Next one year is the most crucial for WTO trade talks

Next one year is the most crucial for WTO trade talks

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

With the Bali deal settled, countries should now focus on long pending issues such as market access and reduction in green goods tariff

Amarinder offers to receive Abhinandan at Attari border, tweets request to PM

Amarinder offers to receive Abhinandan at Attari border, tweets request to PM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The Congress leader tweeted his request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Pakistan PM Imran Khan's announcement that the IAF pilot would be released on March 1.

'Vaccinations are not a 100% guarantee'

'Vaccinations are not a 100% guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'The reality of this virus is that as long as it is circulating, it can mutate into new variants and by the time you realise that this is a new virus, which is more dangerous, and more transmissible, it is too late.'

This Rs 6 lakh Ford may soon come to India

This Rs 6 lakh Ford may soon come to India

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Ford plans on bringing in eight new models to India by 2015.

New F1 rules explained; making the sport affordable

New F1 rules explained; making the sport affordable

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Formula One looks set to go ahead with a controversial decision to award double points for the last race of the season after the governing body announced various rule changes on Thursday, but not the one many fans had hoped for.

Won't die until rights of my people are restored: Farooq Abdullah

Won't die until rights of my people are restored: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'I am not afraid of BJP. I am not armed with lathi or stone, let them come to me and reply to my questions which they will not'

Host nation Brazil receives Olympic flame for Rio Games

Host nation Brazil receives Olympic flame for Rio Games

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The flame will be flown in special safety lanterns to Switzerland for a ceremony at the United Nations in Geneva on Thursday

Hyundai unveils sporty Accent

Hyundai unveils sporty Accent

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006