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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Stronger political will needed to end Doha talks'

'Stronger political will needed to end Doha talks'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The Indonesian Minister's comments assume significance as she is also a candidate for the position of Director General, World Trade Organisation.

Internet slowed by cyber attack on spam blocker

Internet slowed by cyber attack on spam blocker

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Spamhaus, a London and Geneva-based non-profit group which helps weed out unsolicited "spam" messages for email providers, has been subjected to cyber attacks on an unprecedented scale for more than a week.

PM briefed on US-sponsored resolution on Lanka

PM briefed on US-sponsored resolution on Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Wednesday briefed by top officials on the United States-sponsored resolution on human rights violations in Sri Lanka, within hours of government announcing that it will move amendments to the final draft text at Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council to send a 'resolute message' on the issue.

The Rs 3.3-crore Ferrari California T to race Indian roads soon

The Rs 3.3-crore Ferrari California T to race Indian roads soon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

This is the car major's second coming in India.

MPs walk out of Lok Sabha on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

MPs walk out of Lok Sabha on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

India on Thursday continued to be evasive on its stand to be adopted on the resolution against Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Commission, triggering an angry walk out in Lok Sabha by United Progressive Alliance constituent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which was joined by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal-United.

Modi receives freedom fighter's ashes

Modi receives freedom fighter's ashes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

"This is a glorious moment for us,'' Modi said after receiving the ashes at a ceremony in Geneva's municipal cemetery.

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

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.

New Audi RS5: Faster, sportier, swankier

New Audi RS5: Faster, sportier, swankier

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The car perfectly blends in premium looks with prodigious performance.

Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan dies

Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan dies

Rediff.com14 May 2003

He was uncle to the current Aga Khan, Prince Karim.

Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and the UN

Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and the UN

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

India's vote on the Sri Lanka resolution in Geneva may well have speeded up the general elections in the country and reduced our effectiveness as a regional power, says TP Sreenivasan

India ranks low on tackling economic risks: WEF

India ranks low on tackling economic risks: WEF

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

India ranks lowest among the world's major economies for its preparedness to tackle global environmental risks and second-lowest for economic risks, while Switzerland is on the top, a report said.

No deal struck with Italy on marines' return: Khurshid

No deal struck with Italy on marines' return: Khurshid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday said that diplomacy is at work resulting in Italy's decision to send back two marines charged in the fishermen killing case and parried questions on Italian media reports that Congress president Sonia Gandhi influenced that government's decision.

India may bring strong amendment on Lanka at UNHRC

India may bring strong amendment on Lanka at UNHRC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

India is likely to bring an amendment to the resolution sponsored by the United States on the alleged human rights violations by the Sri Lankan authorities during the end of the civil war -- at the ongoing session United Nations Human Rights Commission meet in Geneva, according to a source in the central government.

Lanka issue: DMK threatens to pull out ministers

Lanka issue: DMK threatens to pull out ministers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Mounting pressure on the Centre on its demand to punish 'war criminals' in Sri Lanka, United Progressive Alliance key ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has threatened to pull out its ministers from the Union Cabinet if its demand to bring in amendments to the US-backed resolution at UNHRC in Geneva was not conceded.

World's largest flawless diamond up for auction

World's largest flawless diamond up for auction

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The rough diamond of 236 carats was found at the jwaneng mine in Botswana and took 21 months to polish.

Ferrari's first-ever hybrid looks terrific: Ratan Tata

Ferrari's first-ever hybrid looks terrific: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Ratan Tata pored over every inch of the new million-euro LaFerrari on the Italian supercar maker's stand at the Geneva auto show.

'I-T diktat to illegal HSBC a/c holders not enough'

'I-T diktat to illegal HSBC a/c holders not enough'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

India and Swtizerland have a tax treaty under which specific information on tax evaders can be shared. But as the HSBC Bank accounts have been opened before 2011 -- when the treaty became effective -- the I-T department has asked HSBC account holders to give an undertaking under the secrecy laws.

Documentary shows Prabhakaran son's cold-blooded killing

Documentary shows Prabhakaran son's cold-blooded killing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

A British channel has come out with a documentary featuring the pictures of the alleged cold-blooded killing of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief Velupillai Prabhakaran's 12-year-old son, which was on Tuesday dismissed by Sri Lanka as "lies, half truths and numerous forms of speculation".

The war was against the LTTE, not the Tamils: Lanka Prez

The war was against the LTTE, not the Tamils: Lanka Prez

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa has debunked international criticism over the treatment of the island nation's Tamil minority population.

Czechs set Davis Cup record as Serbia cruise

Czechs set Davis Cup record as Serbia cruise

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

Holders Czech Republic showed how tenaciously they will fight to retain the Davis Cup on Saturday, while five-times champions Spain avoided being knocked out in the first round for the first time since 2006 by winning their doubles rubber against Canada.

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.

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.

Tata Pixel to be ready by 2014

Tata Pixel to be ready by 2014

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Tata most-awaited car, after Nano, will be ready by 2014. The car is going to be the first proper four-seater for such a small footprint and also a passenger vehicle with the smallest turning radius.

Red Cross declares Syrian conflict as civil war

Red Cross declares Syrian conflict as civil war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Red Cross had previously designated Idlib, Homs and Hama as war zones, but the change in status means international humanitarian law applies wherever fighting occurs throughout the country.

JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

It will also double employment at the site to around 1,400.

Scientists unveil findings on 'God Particle'

Scientists unveil findings on 'God Particle'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The elusive Higgs boson, or the "God Particle" that may solve the fundamental questions about the formation of the universe has been found, scientists are likely to announce on Wednesday.