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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Hyundai unveils sporty Accent

Hyundai unveils sporty Accent

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

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

Turkish bank unable to process India payments for Iran oil

Turkish bank unable to process India payments for Iran oil

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Turkey's state-run Halkbank can only resume processing Indian oil payments to Iran once Western sanctions are officially lifted following an interim deal in Geneva last month, a senior Halkbank official said on Wednesday

Everything you wanted to ask about Netaji!

Everything you wanted to ask about Netaji!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Please join us for a chat with Madhuri Bose as she answers your questions about her grand-uncle, Subhas Chandra Bose, on Monday, March 7, at 2.30 pm IST.

Stunning concept cars of Tokyo Motor Show

Stunning concept cars of Tokyo Motor Show

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Of all auto event, this one in Japan is favourite of car makers to unveil their concepts.

'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.'

Sports Shorts: Tobacco giant BAT returns to F1

Sports Shorts: Tobacco giant BAT returns to F1

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Mandatory hallmarking for gold jewellery from Jan 15, 2021: Paswan

Mandatory hallmarking for gold jewellery from Jan 15, 2021: Paswan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal and is voluntary in nature at present.

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'

Coronavirus: Over 50,000 Indians stuck in China

Coronavirus: Over 50,000 Indians stuck in China

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

While many are getting stranded because of lack of clarity regarding the visa rules following the novel coronavirus outbreak, others are stranded in transit as even OCI cardholders are being turned away

Khurshid, Kerry meet; commit to take ties forward

Khurshid, Kerry meet; commit to take ties forward

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today met his United States counterpart John Kerry in Montreux for the first time after a row over the arrest of an Indian diplomat as they committed to move forward bilateral ties and return to close partnerships on strategic issues.

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

"For the last one month a rather strange broadcast is being heard over the radio...The broadcast only says 'Neta Subhas Chandra transmitter...wanted to speak," this was written by Netaji's nephew Amiya Nath Bose in a letter to his brother in 1949 as revealed by one of the secret files on the leader declassified by the West Bengal government.

WTO must re-invent policies to ensure robust trade globally

WTO must re-invent policies to ensure robust trade globally

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

This will be an area where bilateral or regional trade pacts may not be able to perform well.

PM arrives in Germany; will seek greater biz ties

PM arrives in Germany; will seek greater biz ties

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Singh is accompanied by External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah, Human Resource Development Minister M M Pallam Raju and Science and Technology Minister S Jaipal Reddy.

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

New Delhi to push for services trade facilitation & food stockpiling.

WTO: No compromise on food security

WTO: No compromise on food security

Rediff.com24 Jul 2004

Ahead of the crucial World Trade Organisation General Council meeting in Geneva next week, India on Saturday said it would not compromise on food security and livelihood concerns and demanded substantial changes in the draft framework to make it acce

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'

Wawrinka clinches title at French Open warmup tourney

Wawrinka clinches title at French Open warmup tourney

Rediff.com21 May 2016

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka warmed up for the defence of his title at Roland Garros with a 6-4, 7-6(11) victory over Marin Cilic to win the Geneva Open title on Saturday.

Frugality: Success mantra of the new Tata boss

Frugality: Success mantra of the new Tata boss

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

In early February, at his first Tata Chemicals board meeting as group chairman, Mistry sat quietly as directors debated efforts to find synergies between interests dotted around the globe, from Wyoming to Gabon.

The stunning Rs 76 lakh Volkswagen Phaeton!

The stunning Rs 76 lakh Volkswagen Phaeton!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

The decision to release the Phaeton was, in part, a response to Mercedes' decision to compete directly with Volkswagen in the European marketplace with the low-cost A-Class.

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Vaccination is the only safe way to get immunity.'

Laver Cup: Europe lead Team World 3-1 after first day

Laver Cup: Europe lead Team World 3-1 after first day

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas won their respective singles matches before Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev teamed up in the doubles to beat Jack Sock and Denis Shapovalov

SL claims victory ahead of crucial UN rights vote

SL claims victory ahead of crucial UN rights vote

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Sri Lanka has described the adoption of its periodic review of human rights at Geneva's United Nations Human Rights Commission sessions without a division as a victory and an acknowledgment of its rights progress.

Tata keen on Pakistan foray

Tata keen on Pakistan foray

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Corporate giant Tatas announced on Wednesday that it would explore investment opportunities in Pakistan in areas like automobiles, hotels and software, saying a synergy between the neighbouring countries would be beneficial for the region.\n\n

How Cyrus Mistry is reshaping the Tata empire

How Cyrus Mistry is reshaping the Tata empire

Rediff.com27 May 2013

He is focussing on tightening the belt of the conglomerate left bloated by explosive growth under his predecessor.

COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert

COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The WHO expert noted that measures taken in India such as the nationwide lockdown have had an impact in slowing transmission but the risk of an increase in cases looms as the country opens up.

Sri Lanka objects to UN Human Rights Council resolution

Sri Lanka objects to UN Human Rights Council resolution

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Sri Lanka on Wednesday stoutly opposed a United States sponsored resolution coming up against the country at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council, terming it as "unfair and unjust".

India ranks 78th on human capital index

India ranks 78th on human capital index

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

While India has scored well on parameters like workforce and employment, it has fared poorly for health and wellness of its labour force, WEF said.

US disappointed over India's stance in WTO

US disappointed over India's stance in WTO

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

At the meeting of the 160-member World Trade Organisation in Geneva on Friday, India demanded a halt to the trade facilitation timetable till a permanent solution on public stockholding for food security is found.

India rejects revised WTO draft

India rejects revised WTO draft

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.