News for 'geneva'

Nano goes to Europe, Tata hires Ferrari's designer

Nano goes to Europe, Tata hires Ferrari's designer

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

The Tata Europa is a jazzed-up version of the Nano that we got to see at the Auto Expo in India last year, but there are some important changes.

Mumbai, Bangalore among cheapest cities in world

Mumbai, Bangalore among cheapest cities in world

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked Singapore as the priciest ahead of Zurich, Hong Kong, Geneva and Paris.

Earth-like planets discovered in nearby system

Earth-like planets discovered in nearby system

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Astronomers have discovered a batch of three 'super-Earths' orbiting a nearby star, and two other solar systems with small planets as well, which suggests that Earth-like planets may be very common.

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The announcement was greeted by thumping of desks by Pakistani lawmakers.

Left to oppose India presence at IAEA meet

Left to oppose India presence at IAEA meet

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Not satisfied with the UPA's replies to their queries on the nuclear issue, the Left parties are likely to ask the government to finalise an India-specific safeguards agreement with International Atomic Energy Agency only after the 123 agreement with the US lapses.

Pak enters UN rights body despite opposition

Pak enters UN rights body despite opposition

Rediff.com22 May 2008

India was elected last year and its term ends in 2010, but it would be eligible for re-election. Most members, including Pakistan and Bahrain, were elected despite opposition from the human rights groups who said that their record had been dismal.

Deplore India's current measures to deport Rohingyas: UN human rights chief

Deplore India's current measures to deport Rohingyas: UN human rights chief

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Some 40,000 Rohingyas have settled in India, and 16,000 of them have received refugee documentation, the UN estimates.

What ails the Indian aviation industry

What ails the Indian aviation industry

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Given all the risks in the world today, including the political instability, economic uncertainty, public health emergence and terrorism, there is not much buffer to absorb a significant change for the worse in the operating environment

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'If it is airborne -- and we don't know till what distance it can be airborne -- then the mask becomes a definite.' 'Just social distance is not enough.' 'You need a mask in addition to social distance.'

Outline Doha deal hangs in balance

Outline Doha deal hangs in balance

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

The prospects for ministers pushing through an outline deal in the so-called Doha round of trade talks hang in the balance, with the US struggling with scepticism from Congress and its business and farm lobbies.

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ambassador Natarajan Krishnan and Ambassador Shankar Bajpai helped shape Indian foreign policy at a glorious, but difficult, time in history, recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Nath asks US to offer 'real' cuts in subsidy

Nath asks US to offer 'real' cuts in subsidy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

The US on Tuesday made an offer to reduce its overall trade distorting subsidy to $15 billion. India's commerce and industry minister on Wednesday rejoined the crucial negotiations to break the Doha deadlock after his government won a confidence vote in Parliament on Tuesday.

Leaders push for progress in Doha meeting

Leaders push for progress in Doha meeting

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

The chance of ministers meeting next month to push forward the so-called Doha round of trade talks increased yesterday after diplomats said they had made progress on setting goals for the negotiations.

Chat@3: Do you want to study in Switzerland?

Chat@3: Do you want to study in Switzerland?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Christophe Clivaz of Swiss Learning will answer all your queries related to education in Switzerland.

New WTO proposals partly meet India's demands

New WTO proposals partly meet India's demands

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Reacting to the revised draft modalities put out by the WTO in Geneva on February 8, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said while convergence has been achieved in some areas, brand new text with regard to many unresolved issues has also been brought out.

G-8 leaders to give push to Doha talks

G-8 leaders to give push to Doha talks

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Ahead of the G-8 meeting in Tokyo next month, WTO negotiations have picked up pace in Geneva with a strong expectation of receiving support for a Doha deal from leaders of industrialised nations such as US, EU and key developing countries like India and South Africa. Though India is not a member of G-8, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be attending the meeting along with heads of other four 'outreach' countries that include Brazil.

India asks rich nations to cut farm subsidies

India asks rich nations to cut farm subsidies

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

India has already sent its team of officials to negotiate on agricultural subsidies, which would be followed by talks on industrial tariffs or Non-Agricultural Market Access.

Ronaldo the jewel in crown of Group A contenders

Ronaldo the jewel in crown of Group A contenders

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has just won a Champions League and Premier League double with Manchester United, could complete a remarkable treble of winners' medals by leading Portugal to victory in Euro 2008 this month. The 23-year-old winger, who scored 42 goals in all competitions for United last season, will be the key as Portugal look to ease their way past co-hosts Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Turkey in Group A in Basel and Geneva.

Doha: India says no to farm protection cut

Doha: India says no to farm protection cut

Rediff.com14 May 2008

"It will become clear in the next few days whether the US and other developed countries are serious to conclude the Doha negotiations, which have dragged for seven long years," a senior commerce ministry official told PTI. India along with other members of the G-33 (a group of countries with protective interest) is apprehensive of the US exerting pressure on the negotiating group to cut the number of Special Products.

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'For the Tamil Nadu protestors to openly ask popular film actor Vijay Sethupathi not to don Murali in 800 is a travesty in every sense. It may have given them a cause to tell the world, and the governments in New Delhi, Colombo and Chennai, that the Sri Lankan ethnic issue was still alive in the state -- more so, during the current run-up to two major events in the first half of 2021,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sri Lanka refuses to cooperate with UN war crimes probe

Sri Lanka refuses to cooperate with UN war crimes probe

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Sri Lanka has refused to cooperate with a United Nations investigation into alleged war crimes during the final phase of the country's civil war, saying it will not subject itself to the jurisdiction of the top rights body.

Sports Shorts: Hamilton does a U-turn on F1 chief comment

Sports Shorts: Hamilton does a U-turn on F1 chief comment

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

India 'missed' more H1B visas: US

India 'missed' more H1B visas: US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

The United States on Monday said India 'missed' a major opportunity to get a liberalised regime for the much sought-after H1B visas by not agreeing to Doha deal in Geneva this July.

The truth about training

The truth about training

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

'I wondered how one could impart training to grown men to not lie,' notes Keya Sarkar.

Reshuffle of Indian envoys on the cards

Reshuffle of Indian envoys on the cards

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The government on Monday announced the appointment of Jayant Prasad, India's permanent representative in Geneva, as the next ambassador to Afghanistan.

WTO: India ready to talk if US stand is positive

WTO: India ready to talk if US stand is positive

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

"We have always said if the WTO Director General feels there is a chance for (another) opening, then we will be prepared to come again to Geneva," Commerce Secretary G K Pillai told reporters on the sidelines of a Ficci-CUTS conference in New Delhi. A marathon meeting of 30 trade ministers failed to reach a common ground when they met in Geneva between July 21-29 on an issue of the level of protection for developing countries in case of import surge.

WTO chief Lamy to visit India next week

WTO chief Lamy to visit India next week

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Not the one to give up hope, WTO Director General Pascal Lamy is visiting India next week to find ways for picking up the threads from last month's failed trade talks in Geneva.

50 most expensive cities

50 most expensive cities

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Table1. 50 most expensive cities

India to stick to its stance at WTO meet

India to stick to its stance at WTO meet

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

India is in no danger of crossing the 10 per cent threshold of food subsidies under the WTO's agreement on agriculture and it will not breach the level in the near future.

Developed nations lack will on Doha Round: Pillai

Developed nations lack will on Doha Round: Pillai

Rediff.com23 May 2007

India said on Wednesday developed countries were still not willing to fulfil their commitments under the World Trade Organization agreements and warned this could put the entire global trade at risk.

India hopeful of solution on food security issue at WTO

India hopeful of solution on food security issue at WTO

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The WTO has resumed work at Geneva from September 1 after a month long vacation.

Trade issues: India rejects US charge

Trade issues: India rejects US charge

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

India on Friday rejected the US charge that it is blocking the Doha Round of trade talks but said the officials of the two countries will intensify their engagement in Geneva to streamline the differences on cut in duties on industrial and farm goods.

Myth busted! Kids of single mothers don't suffer

Myth busted! Kids of single mothers don't suffer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Comparing the well-being of children growing up in 'single-mother-by-choice' and two-parent families, researchers found no differences in the child's development.

'India second heavily armed country in the world'

'India second heavily armed country in the world'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

India has four guns per 100 people.

World Cup warm-ups: France show attacking force in win over Italy

World Cup warm-ups: France show attacking force in win over Italy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

France showed the full range of their attacking weapons as they continued their preparations for the World Cup in convincing fashion with a 3-1 win over Italy in a friendly on Friday.

Black money: India, Switzerland expect auto info exchange by 2018

Black money: India, Switzerland expect auto info exchange by 2018

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Experts of both the countries will meet by mid-September 2016 to further discuss the modalities for the reciprocal bilateral implementation of AEOI between India and Switzerland with a view to reaching an agreement at the earliest, possibly by the end of the year

UN concerned over violence against Dalit women

UN concerned over violence against Dalit women

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

The Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which concluded its session in Geneva on Thursday, asked the Indian government to establish special courts and task forces to deal with this problem.

No clear time frame for Schumacher's recovery

No clear time frame for Schumacher's recovery

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Formula One racing legend Michael Schumacher's manager has revealed that the racer is making progress but faces a difficult and long recovery.

Direct tax collection to touch Rs 3 lakh cr

Direct tax collection to touch Rs 3 lakh cr

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

As on November 15, the government kitty swelled by 42.9 per cent at Rs 1,40,373 crore (Rs 1.40 trillion) against Rs 98,216 crore (Rs 98.21 billion) in the corresponding period last year. With this, net direct tax collections till November 15 stood at 52 per cent of the budgeted target of Rs 2,67,490 crore for this fiscal.

No dilution of food security issue: WTO

No dilution of food security issue: WTO

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Emerging economies led by India and Brazil have informed developed member countries of WTO that they would not accept any dilution of issues concerning food and livelihood security.