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Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Russian diplomacy is presumably at work.' 'The ground is slippery, because "territorial sovereignty" is a hugely sensitive issue,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Dawood exemplifies link between terror and crime

Dawood exemplifies link between terror and crime

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

A recent study on film piracy conducted by the Rand Corporation confirms what India has been saying for long about Dawood Ibrahim, an underworld don who is currently on the wanted list by the Interpol. The Rand study says that Ibrahim is one of the examples exemplifying the links between crime and terror around the globe.

Budget cuts revenue expenditure on welfare schemes, salary, pension

Budget cuts revenue expenditure on welfare schemes, salary, pension

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The continuing fiscal stimulus is heavily tilted towards capex, to the extent that it chips away a part of revenue spending. Accounting for other areas of revenue expenditure, such as salaries, pensions, subsidies and defence (committed spend), the room to spend on welfare schemes, health and education will narrow in FY22.

Bharti may raise bid offer for MTN

Bharti may raise bid offer for MTN

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Bharti Airtel, India's largest cellular operator, is planning to raise its offer to about $22.63 per share to acquire control of South African mobile player MTN, according to a media report. Quoting a person familiar with the 'deal,' the Wall Street Journal said on Monday that Bharti is considering raising the offer to about 175 South African rand (or $22.63) per share for control of MTN.

Look who we spotted at New York Fashion Week

Look who we spotted at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Designer Tom Ford's show at the New York Fashion Week was a star-studded one.

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The decisions come as a major setback to US President Donald Trump, who has shown support for Saudi Arabia in the past, especially in the wake of allegations against MBS with regard to Khashoggi's death.

Why drug firms' Q2 revenue growth is likely to dip

Why drug firms' Q2 revenue growth is likely to dip

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Currency played an important role in Q2, with US dollar, Japanese yen and euro appreciating vis-a-vis the Indian rupee, while the Brazilian real, South African rand and Russian ruble depreciating against rupee.

S African banks plan Indian arms

S African banks plan Indian arms

Rediff.com10 May 2005

This eatery serves insect-only dishes. Dare to try?

This eatery serves insect-only dishes. Dare to try?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Forget tofu or soy milk. Entrepreneurs out of South Africa have opened a pop-up restaurant dedicated to serving gourmet meals, all made from alternative, insect-based ingredients. Welcome to The Insect Experience which opened in Cape Town last month. Customers are treated to dishes like chickpea black-fly-larvae croquettes, polenta fries made from mopane worm flour and mealworm biscuits. Take a look.

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

What long term investors should do on a Budget Day: Go to sleep and wake up after two days :-)

What long term investors should do on a Budget Day: Go to sleep and wake up after two days :-)

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

If this headline sounds absolutely ridiculous to you, you absolutely MUST read this article. :-)

What a post-COVID-19 world may look like

What a post-COVID-19 world may look like

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'Whatever else may or may not happen, China and its people are likely to pay a very heavy price for the lack of transparency of its Communist regime,' predicts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Pistorius challenges strict bail conditions in murder case

Pistorius challenges strict bail conditions in murder case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Lawyers acting for "blade runner" Oscar Pistorius, accused of shooting dead his girlfriend, want his bail conditions relaxed and passports returned so he can travel overseas, South African media reported.

US senate confirms Brennan as CIA director

US senate confirms Brennan as CIA director

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The US senate has confirmed John Brennan as the next director of Central Intelligence Agency.

Economic crisis: India among most vulnerable nations

Economic crisis: India among most vulnerable nations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

India is emerging Asia's canary in the 'hot money' mine.

Bill introduced in US Senate to end aid to Pakistan

Bill introduced in US Senate to end aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Early this month, US President Donald Trump had supported such a move by Paul.

Afridi's actions jeopardised Pak polio campaign: Rehman

Afridi's actions jeopardised Pak polio campaign: Rehman

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Actions of Shakil Afridi, the doctor who helped track Osama bin Laden, have "seriously jeopardised" Pakistan's efforts to fight polio, the top Pakistani diplomat told US lawmakers.

'US apology over air strike would help reopening of GLOCs'

'US apology over air strike would help reopening of GLOCs'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

An American apology for the November 26 air strike, in which 24 Pakistani soldiers were killed, would be helpful in reopening of ground lines of communications (GLOCs), a top Pakistani diplomat based in Washington has told US lawmakers.

Majola should face possible criminal charges: Committee

Majola should face possible criminal charges: Committee

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Gerald Majola should face possible criminal charges and be suspended for accepting and distributing unauthorised bonuses, an inquiry committee set up by the government recommended on Friday.

Bill to cut aid to Pak, Egypt, Libya moved in US Congress

Bill to cut aid to Pak, Egypt, Libya moved in US Congress

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

An influential American Senator has moved a Congressional amendment to strip all US aid to Pakistan, Egypt and Libya -- totalling about $4 billion per annum -- and divided the fund equally for veterans jobs bill and deficit reduction programme.

US senator denied from moving vote on Pak aid cutoff bill

US senator denied from moving vote on Pak aid cutoff bill

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The majority Democratic leadership in the United States Senate prevented a key Republican Senator from moving a vote on his amendment that if passed would have cut off all US aid to Pakistan till release of the imprisoned physician who helped the Central Intelligence Agency trace Osama bin Laden.

Majola wants R4 million golden handshake from CSA

Majola wants R4 million golden handshake from CSA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

Suspended Cricket South Africa chief executive officer Gerald Majola wants a 4 million Rand golden handshake from the Board to part ways, a report has claimed.

Why Citi is exiting India

Why Citi is exiting India

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Indian regulatory framework forced Citi to hibernate -- contrary to the claim that it never sleeps!

Philander named South African Sportsman of the Year

Philander named South African Sportsman of the Year

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Cricketer Vernon Philander was named South Africa's 'Sportsman of the Year' after losing the top title of 'Sports Star of the Year' to Olympic gold-medallist swimmer Chad Le Clos.

US Senator threatens to force vote on ending aid to Pak

US Senator threatens to force vote on ending aid to Pak

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

A key American Senator threatened to force a vote on ending United States aid to Pakistan unless a Pakistani doctor, who helped CIA trace Osama bin Laden, is released from prison.

'Unmukt was always focused and clear that he wanted to play cricket'

'Unmukt was always focused and clear that he wanted to play cricket'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

India Under-19 captain Unmukt Chand's parents -- father Bharat and mother Rajeshwari -- look back on their son's childhood and how his love for the game grew over time.

Star Trek actress Grace Lee Whitney passes away at 85

Star Trek actress Grace Lee Whitney passes away at 85

Rediff.com5 May 2015

She passed away due to natural causes in her home in Coarsegold, California.

Borrowing limit raised, but states remain cautious

Borrowing limit raised, but states remain cautious

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Going by the strict criteria set, only Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana qualify for such extra borrowing, as of now.

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.

A rough ride for Travis Kalanick to bring Uber on track

A rough ride for Travis Kalanick to bring Uber on track

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Uber is battling serious backlash from the establishment in several countries.

Bill introduced in US House to end non-defence aid to Pakistan

Bill introduced in US House to end non-defence aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The lawmakers alleged that Pakistan "knowingly" provides resources to terrorists.

Indian CEOs need to exploit existing skills: India Inc

Indian CEOs need to exploit existing skills: India Inc

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Indian CEOs already have most of the skills to take on the world.

Bond market freezes amid coronavirus scare

Bond market freezes amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The volume in the anonymous trading platform, NDS-OM, was Rs 7,210 crore - less than half the normal volume, but not as bad as the start of the day indicated.

Cricket SA chief gets to keep IPL bonuses

Cricket SA chief gets to keep IPL bonuses

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola has reportedly been allowed to keep his IPL bonus, amounting to about a million rands despite reports that he had handed it back after it led to an inquiry against him.

5 blunders to avoid when stock markets CRASH

5 blunders to avoid when stock markets CRASH

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

The current stock market crash accompanied by a climate of pessimism across the world calls for not just shrewdness while investing money in the stock market, but also for avoiding the five common blunders that most long term investors make during a stock market fall.

CSA audit finding in to IPL bonuses delayed

CSA audit finding in to IPL bonuses delayed

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The findings of the audit into irregular IPL and Champions League bonuses allegedly paid to Cricket South Africa staff, including CEO Gerald Majola, have been delayed by a week.

5 blunders to avoid when stock markets fall

5 blunders to avoid when stock markets fall

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The current downswing in the share market calls for not just shrewdness in share dealing, but also for avoiding the five common blunders that most long term investors make during a stock market fall.

US fight night: Top moments from first Republican debate

US fight night: Top moments from first Republican debate

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Here are seven of the buzziest moments from the GOP's big night.