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UK: NRI awarded prize for TB research

UK: NRI awarded prize for TB research

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Ajit has pioneered a new field of T cell-based diagnosis of TB infection.

Red Cross asks Indian Oil to stop using its symbol

Red Cross asks Indian Oil to stop using its symbol

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

The Red Cross society has not taken kindly to its ubiquitous symbol being used by Indian Oil.

Green-house gases level alarming

Green-house gases level alarming

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Clearly, Washington has all but given up hope following US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells's stormy visit to Colombo last month where she read the riot act to Sri Lankan leaders to sign the pending status of forces agreement allowing American troops to use Sri Lanka as a hub for operations in the Indian Ocean,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

WTO talks: India firm on its stand

WTO talks: India firm on its stand

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

A day after the failure of six-nation WTO talks in Geneva, government said on Tuesday the US is unwilling to reduce domestic subsidies on farm products.

Auto cos join race for Rs 1 lakh car

Auto cos join race for Rs 1 lakh car

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Delhi-based tractor maker Sonalika Group and Kolkata-based Global Automobiles have already announced their decision to take on the Tatas

Figo to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency

Figo to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Former Portugal star Luis Figo has announced his intentions to challenge Sepp Blatter in the FIFA presidential elections.

India walks out of WTO talks

India walks out of WTO talks

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

Invest big in HR, urges Wipo

Invest big in HR, urges Wipo

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

The World Intellectual Property Organistion (Wipo)'s Worldwide Academy on Saturday urged the Indian industries to invest heavily in human resource development in the field of intellectual property.

Schumacher visits German squad

Schumacher visits German squad

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Michael Schumacher visited Germany's World Cup squad at their training camp in Switzerland

UN praises IMD for 'Pinpoint accuracy' on Cyclone Fani

UN praises IMD for 'Pinpoint accuracy' on Cyclone Fani

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The powerful cyclone, strongest to hit India in 20 years, made landfall at around 8 am in India's eastern state of Odisha, killing at least 12 people.

India disappointed with WTO draft

India disappointed with WTO draft

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

India has expressed disappointment over the first draft text for the forthcoming World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong

At UN, India makes veiled attack on Pak for terrorism in Afghanistan

At UN, India makes veiled attack on Pak for terrorism in Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

India also called for crippling the illicit drug trade which provides financial sustenance to these terror outfits.

Natwar discusses IAEA meet with China

Natwar discusses IAEA meet with China

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

India had gone along with the United States and European Union in voting against Iran at the last IAEA meeting in Vienna in September, triggering strong protests by United Progressive Alliance's left allies.

UN report names India among countries where rights activists intimidated

UN report names India among countries where rights activists intimidated

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The report documents allegations of reprisals and intimidation in 38 countries, some of which are members of the Human Rights Council.

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

'Axis of evil' now a pivot of peace?

'Axis of evil' now a pivot of peace?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The implications of the interim deal between Iran and the world's big powers go far beyond the nuclear programme, says Nitin Pai

Kerry meets Jaitley; discusses WTO impasse

Kerry meets Jaitley; discusses WTO impasse

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Kerry was accompanied by US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker who has already expressed disappointment over India's stand at the ongoing TFA negotiations for easing customs rule for free movement of goods.

US rally after Roddick loses

US rally after Roddick loses

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Holders Croatia held a 2-0 lead over Austria after the opening singles in the Davis Cup World Group first round.

Reforms, WTO and Manmohanomics

Reforms, WTO and Manmohanomics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

The prime minister said that developing countries should get a fair deal at the tough WTO negotiations at Geneva

Guantanamo Bay tribunal illegal: US Supreme Court

Guantanamo Bay tribunal illegal: US Supreme Court

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

The decision is seen as a stinging blow to the US administration

Sports Shorts: Efficient Medvedev beats Fucsovics to win Sofia title

Sports Shorts: Efficient Medvedev beats Fucsovics to win Sofia title

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Indian gets key post at WTO

Indian gets key post at WTO

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

WTO's new director general Pascal Lamy, who assumes office on September 1, on Friday selected four deputies including an Indian, Harsha Vardhana Singh, presently secretary of telecom regulator TRAI.

Honda incident won't affect FDI: Japan

Honda incident won't affect FDI: Japan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Japan on Friday assured India that recent clashes between the police and workers of a Japanese multinational in Gurgaon would not affect flow of investment from Tokyo, while agreeing with New Delhi that the incident was one-off.

From Rs 7 lakh to Rs 6.5 cr, dozen SUVs to hit Indian roads

From Rs 7 lakh to Rs 6.5 cr, dozen SUVs to hit Indian roads

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

While the overall passenger car industry is expected to grow at around seven per cent a year in the next five years, SUV growth is expected to be over 10 per cent.

'Schumacher is having difficulty with speech, memory'

'Schumacher is having difficulty with speech, memory'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Former Formula One driver Philippe Streiff has revealed that racing legend Michael Schumacher is paralysed and has difficulty with his speech and memory, almost a year after a horror skiing accident.

Will WTO tangle ever be solved?

Will WTO tangle ever be solved?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Injury scare for Germany as captain Ballack hurt

Injury scare for Germany as captain Ballack hurt

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Germany captain Michael Ballack was forced out of a practice match on Thursday after suffering an ankle injury.

'Law can't be bent to curb terrorism'

'Law can't be bent to curb terrorism'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

'If a person is tortured in custody the flag of civilisation must fly at half mast,' says National Human Rights \nCommission Chairman Justice A S Anand.

Maruti sedan SX4 to hit the roads soon

Maruti sedan SX4 to hit the roads soon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Maruti Suzuki is heading for an image makeover through its new sedan SX4, which is expected to hit the Indian roads by mid-May with a price range between Rs 700,000 and Rs 800,000.

India ready for UNSC seat: Kalam

India ready for UNSC seat: Kalam

Rediff.com27 May 2005

President A P J Abdul on Friday made a strong pitch for India getting a permanent membership of an enlarged United Nations Security Council.

Indo-Swiss talks to include UN seat issue

Indo-Swiss talks to include UN seat issue

Rediff.com27 May 2005

President Kalam, who is on a four-day visit to Switzerland, will put forth India's position during wide-ranging talks with his Swiss counterpart Verena Schmid.

Argentina bounce back

Argentina bounce back

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

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