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No Indian for WTO deputy chief post

No Indian for WTO deputy chief post

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

For the first time in the last eight years, India would not have any representative for the post of deputy director general.

India, 28 others demand end to Israeli action

India, 28 others demand end to Israeli action

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

India, 28 others demand end to Israeli military action

Jaitley denies meeting Mallya, says his claims are 'factually false'

Jaitley denies meeting Mallya, says his claims are 'factually false'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

"Since 2014, I have never given him any appointment to meet me and the question of his having met me does not arise," Finance Minister Jaitley said in a Facebook post.

'Had Cannes happened earlier, I would have been euphoric'

'Had Cannes happened earlier, I would have been euphoric'

Rediff.com13 May 2018

'When you watch your film for the first time with so many people, you feel naked.'

China to re-test recovered COVID-19 patients, denies cover-up

China to re-test recovered COVID-19 patients, denies cover-up

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The move comes a day after China lifted the 76-day lockdown in Wuhan, where the pandemic originated. China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Thursday reported 63 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including 61 imported ones taking the total to 1,104 cases.

India's N-programme: The perils ahead

India's N-programme: The perils ahead

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

The consequences of not signing the NPT are well known. However, India should be prepared for the consequences of not going along with US on the discussions leading to the FMCT.

Black money Bill: Govt may widen disclosure window to 3-6 months

Black money Bill: Govt may widen disclosure window to 3-6 months

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Black money Bill: Govt may widen disclosure window to 3-6 months.

Why are Indian farmers killing themselves?

Why are Indian farmers killing themselves?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Global Subsidies Initiative describes itself as an honest broker of information on farm subsidies, which it says are killing the small farmer.

Red Cross slams US terror laws

Red Cross slams US terror laws

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

In an interview for the ICRC website, the organization's President Jakob Kellenberger said a preliminary reading of the Military Commissions Act of 2006 "raises certain concerns and questions."

Schumacher waking up 'very slowly' from coma

Schumacher waking up 'very slowly' from coma

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Stricken Formula One ace Michael Schumacher is reportedly still waking up slowly from his coma.

Bali talks to decide fate of WTO

Bali talks to decide fate of WTO

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The WTO has already significantly lowered its sights since a decade of Doha talks broke down, forcing the body to focus on a much less ambitious set of reforms.

Pakistan's dangerous design in Kashmir

Pakistan's dangerous design in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'Pakistan will leave no stone unturned to keep Kashmir on the edge and put the entire blame on the Government of India if there is any untoward incident,' says Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

India welcomes new UN human rights body

India welcomes new UN human rights body

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

India played a key role in making the Human Rights Council possible.

G-20 may have new proposal on WTO talks

G-20 may have new proposal on WTO talks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

The G-20 alliance of developing countries led by India and Brazil is likely to come up with "better" proposals at its meeting in Geneva this week as chances of a global trade deal on WTO's Doha Round brighten. Nath said members of the G-20 wanted to recognise some of the sensitivities of developed countries as long as their own concerns of livelihood and food security are taken on board.

Tata Motors launches Cliffrider

Tata Motors launches Cliffrider

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Automobile major Tata Motors has unveiled Tata Cliffrider, a multi-utility lifestyle vehicle concept, at the 76th Geneva Auto Show.

Shrimp exporters await WTO decision

Shrimp exporters await WTO decision

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

India's shrimp exporters heaved a sigh of relief last week following the decision of World Trade Organisation's anti-dumping panel to set July 24 as the deadline for the final hearing on the issue.

At UN, India raises human rights violations in PoK, Balochistan

At UN, India raises human rights violations in PoK, Balochistan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Raising the issue of Balochistan for the first time before the United Nation, India on Wednesday accused Pakistan of widespread human rights violations there as well as in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

India vetoes WTO wine duty probe

India vetoes WTO wine duty probe

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The trade referee is already reviewing a European legal challenge of wine and liquor restrictions in a number of Indian states.

The car that can drive sideways

The car that can drive sideways

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The car that can drive sideways

'India dislikes being told what to do'

'India dislikes being told what to do'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

'There is no doubt that the US would like all their friends to agree with them. We are not in the habit of doing that,' says former diplomat Arundhati Ghose.

UN intervention sought to counter human rights issues in PoK

UN intervention sought to counter human rights issues in PoK

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

UN intervention has been sought to address the grievances of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

<i>Au revoir</I> freedom in America

Au revoir freedom in America

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

It is disheartening to see the Bush Administration's efforts to hide more and more information from the public eye in the name of security, presumably to 'protect our freedoms'.

New planet might support life

New planet might support life

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Astronomers have discovered a new planet circling a dim red star around 20 light years away from our solar system, which could be a "super earth" supporting life.

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Scientist are flabbergasted by the video showing an alleged human sacrifice near a Chola period statue gifted to CERN by India.

Human rights body worried about Lanka situation

Human rights body worried about Lanka situation

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

The Human Rights Watch, in a statement, expressed its deep concern for human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law committed by both sides since the renewal of major hostilities this year.

3 Indian firms tie up with Horphag

3 Indian firms tie up with Horphag

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Sun Pharmaceuticals, Alkem Laboratories and Ochoa Laboratories have signed contracts with the Geneva-based Horphag Research.

Renault has designs on India

Renault has designs on India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Finally, an international carmaker serious about Indian design.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Vaganian in 1st round of Biel Chess Festival

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Vaganian in 1st round of Biel Chess Festival

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

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

Nadal wary of wooden court

Nadal wary of wooden court

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Spain's Rafael Nadal will have to counter the vinyl-covered wood-base floor during the Davis Cup tie against Switzerland.

BNP Paribas acquires broking firm Sharekhan for over Rs 2,000 crore

BNP Paribas acquires broking firm Sharekhan for over Rs 2,000 crore

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The move will help BNP Paribas expand its operations in India.

Another bid to revive WTO talks in July

Another bid to revive WTO talks in July

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

A last-ditch attempt to rescue the Doha round of world trade talks is likely to be made towards the end of July at a Geneva meeting of 30 trade ministers from among the 150-member countries of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

'For us, the big thing is China'

'For us, the big thing is China'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

'It is because of Chinese policy that Pakistan is nuclear. So we have to look at it as one unit. If the fissile material of Pakistan is to be controlled, you have to control China,' says former diplomat Arundhati Ghose.

Volvo XC60 will soon be in India

Volvo XC60 will soon be in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

Once behind the wheel, the Volvo drives and feels like any other car, except that it now features another safety innovation, the City Safety System that automatically applies brakes on the car in case there is a lapse in concentration on the driver's part. This is particularly true in city traffic conditions where low speed mishaps are common. Volvo claims it helps lower the possibility of injuries to the occupants of the XC60

G-8 agrees to subsidy cuts for WTO's success

G-8 agrees to subsidy cuts for WTO's success

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The world's top eight industrial nations on Monday ppeared to have climbed down from a tough position on farm subsidies, reviving hopes of resumption of the collasped WTO talks.

WTO: India sticks to stand

WTO: India sticks to stand

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

India has refused to budge from its stated position at the trade talks and asserted that rich nations would have to move first on reducing farm subsidies to break the deadlock at the World Trade Organisation in Geneva.

Amelie Mauresmo fact file

Amelie Mauresmo fact file

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

The first Frenchwoman to win the Wimbledon singles title since 1925.

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Melbourne man McNamara won five singles titles and 19 in doubles and teamed up with compatriot Paul McNamee to win the Australian Open doubles in 1979 and Wimbledon twice in 1980 and 1982.

The world's most expensive cellphones

The world's most expensive cellphones

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Who needs a house when you can buy a $1.3 million mobile phone instead?

Getz Prime: Hyundai's reply to Maruti's Swift

Getz Prime: Hyundai's reply to Maruti's Swift

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Hoping to turn the tables on Japanese rival Maruti Suzuki's Swift, Korean car major Hyundai will launch a new version of its premium hatchback Getz under a new name Getz Prime by the end of this month in India.