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Kader Khan, Justice Sachar honoured in Houston

Kader Khan, Justice Sachar honoured in Houston

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Mayor Bill White honoured the duo with special proclamation certificates at the 17th annual convention of the American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin.

Skills certificate for BPO sector now

Skills certificate for BPO sector now

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

Nasscom plans to introduce by this year-end a common certification in terms of skills and knowledge, that matches industry requirement.

'Hostile witness cause low conviction rate'

'Hostile witness cause low conviction rate'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

The CJI has said this is not a new phenomena.

Govt keen on health cover for the poor

Govt keen on health cover for the poor

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The Centre is considering a comprehensive health insurance scheme to cover about 25 per cent of India's poor, who are below the poverty line.

Innovative ideas to resolve differences: Vajpayee

Innovative ideas to resolve differences: Vajpayee

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

The prime minister said public opinion in India and Pakistan should lead politicians to 'pragmatic and acceptable' solutions to their problems.

Patel moots cut in airport charges

Patel moots cut in airport charges

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

He said this in his keynote address at the Business Standard Open Sky Summit 2008 held here today. Airport charges in India are 50-60 per cent higher than global airport charges and account for over 12 per cent of an airline's cost. Patel, however, added that his ministry has not yet initiated any talks with airports on this issue.

A-I plans aircraft engineering base

A-I plans aircraft engineering base

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Air India has decided to set up an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhauling facility centre in Thiruvanathapuram, V Thulasidas, CMD, Air India said on Monday.

Regulatory system for biotech soon

Regulatory system for biotech soon

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

An industry-friendly regulatory mechanism for biotech sector would be put in place by November, Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Science and Technology, said.

Consumers rejected CAS: Kunal Dasgupta

Consumers rejected CAS: Kunal Dasgupta

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Customers have rejected the conditional access system, which if implemented would be a boon for consumers, multi-system operators and broadcasters, according to Kunal Dasgupta, chief executive officer of Sony Entertainment Television India Pvt Ltd.

Jaswant differs with Advani at book release

Jaswant differs with Advani at book release

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Invited to deliver a keynote address by former president A P J Abdul Kalam on the occasion of the release of Lal Kishenchand Advani's book My Country My Life at Srifort Auditorium in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, former external affairs minister in the Atal Bihar Vajpayee government Jaswant Singh said that his concept of handling the Ayodhya issue was definitely not the same as that of Advani's.

RCL to launch video streaming on mobiles

RCL to launch video streaming on mobiles

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Anil Ambani-spearheaded Reliance Communications Ltd will on Thursday launch online video streaming on mobile phones, a service that would allow the company to mobile cast events to all its subscribers.

Patent regime to benefit pharma cos: Nath

Patent regime to benefit pharma cos: Nath

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Indian pharmaceutical companies are ready to take advantage of the new product patent regime, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath has said.

Equal opportunity priority: Montek

Equal opportunity priority: Montek

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Premji forecasts more uncertain times

Premji forecasts more uncertain times

Rediff.com9 Dec 2002

Wipro Corporation Chairman Azim Premji on Monday warned the business community to be prepared to face more shocks similar to the September 11 terrorist attacks in the US.

UK law firms may set shop in India

UK law firms may set shop in India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan has said that UK law firms could be allowed to operate in India but a final decision in the matter would have to be taken by the Indian Bar Council.

'India's power is infinite'

'India's power is infinite'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

All polls should be held on the same day: Kalam

All polls should be held on the same day: Kalam

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Lamenting that the country is busy in elections throughout the year, former president A P J Abdul Kalam said parliamentary, assembly and panchayat elections should be held on a single day.

'My administration fixed rift between US, India'

'My administration fixed rift between US, India'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Bill Clinton was speaking to over 3,000 Indian-American Telugus, who had gathered in the cavernous ballroom of the Washington Convention Center and who gave him a sustained standing ovation at the beginning and end of his remarks.

No going back on reforms: Sonia

No going back on reforms: Sonia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

The Congress president rejected suggestions about any threat to the UPA coalition due to the frequent pressure from the Left on various issues and maintained that the party-led government faced 'no serious problem' so far.

Nalco to export Rs 20 bn worth aluminium to China

Nalco to export Rs 20 bn worth aluminium to China

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Nalco plans to export aluminium valued at over Rs 2,000 crore to China during the current fiscal, even as the industry is making efforts to boost domestic consumption, C Venkataramana, chairman and managing director, Nalco, said in Bangalore.

Intel COO to visit India on June 9

Intel COO to visit India on June 9

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

President and COO of Intel Corporation, Paul S Otellini will visit India on June 9 to discuss the country's potential role in global information technology and communications economy.\n\n\n\n

PC pledges to contain inflation

PC pledges to contain inflation

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

China, India should remain friends forever: China

China, India should remain friends forever: China

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

The Panchsheel agreement, jointly initiated by former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his Chinese counterpart Zhou Enlai, turns 50 on June 28, 2004.

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Modi will have a number of high-profile multilateral and bilateral meetings with global leaders including United States Vice President Mike Pence and Singapore premier Lee Hsein Loong.

Sebi to crack down on corporates

Sebi to crack down on corporates

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

More licences for banks

More licences for banks

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003