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Germany, France press Greece to make fast, credible proposals

Germany, France press Greece to make fast, credible proposals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The crisis remains acute with the country's banks already closed.

India changing tax laws for stability, predictability: Jaitley

India changing tax laws for stability, predictability: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

In several areas, the Indian government has put out a model law.

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

India recorded 10,300 cases during 21-day lockdown

India recorded 10,300 cases during 21-day lockdown

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Many medical experts feel that the nation would have fared far worse without the lockdown.

EU may ban import of paan

EU may ban import of paan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Frequent bans on Indian food products by the EU have prompted the Indian government to invite the officials of the EU Food and Veterinary Office to let them assess the food safety standards followed by India.

Lockdown, early detection reasons for low COVID-19 fatality rate: Govt

Lockdown, early detection reasons for low COVID-19 fatality rate: Govt

Rediff.com26 May 2020

From 3.38 per cent in April, the fatality rate in the country has come down to 2.87 per cent as against 6.4 per cent globally.

Explaining India's UN vote on Israel

Explaining India's UN vote on Israel

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Eyebrows went north in India, especially in New Delhi where in the confusion some people criticized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) which is based in New York. Chitra Subramaniam offers some perspective.

Why the stock traders need to be wary in short term

Why the stock traders need to be wary in short term

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The global economy is fragile now. It continues to face both long-term and short-term issues.

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Investors will look at how TCS has performed when it announces the quarter's results on October 13, and the forecast from Infosys on October 14

PHOTOS: Dortmund thrash Schalke as Bundesliga resumes

PHOTOS: Dortmund thrash Schalke as Bundesliga resumes

Rediff.com17 May 2020

IMAGES from all the Bundesliga action on Saturday.

Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field on Friday

Brexit tremor hits Infosys

Brexit tremor hits Infosys

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Takes a knock after RBS changes plan on Williams & Glyn; contract loss to impact 3,000 Infy staffers

Govt's stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Govt's stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram said the stimulus package has left several sections like the poor, migrants, farmers, labourers, workers, small shopkeepers and middle class high and dry.

Govt's fiscal stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Govt's fiscal stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Chidambaram said the stimulus package has left several sections like the poor, migrants, farmers, labourers, workers, small shopkeepers and middle class high and dry.

The world in the era of Donald Trump

The world in the era of Donald Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The US foreign and security policy establishment, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, apprehends that Trump may compel them to exorcise the 'unipolar predicament', and bring foreign and security policies to reflect the desires and priorities of the American public.

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The research suggests that due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale virus particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung.

Amritsar Declaration calls for dismantling of terror sanctuaries

Amritsar Declaration calls for dismantling of terror sanctuaries

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The declaration also names Pak-based terror groups like LeT and JeM.

France has the Blues

France has the Blues

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'Who would have thought that Brexit would take place or Donald Trump would become US president or Kim Jong-un's madness could bring the prospect of nuclear war over Asia?' 'It is the time of the unexpected; the French elections should perhaps be seen in this perspective,' says Claude Arpi.

Arvind Subramanian: 'Brace for slower growth'

Arvind Subramanian: 'Brace for slower growth'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

'The macro-economic stresses -- high interest rates, rupee depreciation and capital flows -- have receded now.' 'Interest rates have come down, inflation is down and the rupee has bounced back.' 'If oil prices continue at this level, there will be no vulnerability.' 'Growth is a different story.'

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Problems will keep recurring unless China vows to resolve all outstanding issues between the two sides,' says Sana Hashmi.

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Six months after Nepal was devastated by a massive earthquake, relief efforts are literally running out of steam as weeks of protests against a new constitution have led to a critical shortage of fuel. Naomi Mihara reports on how NGOs are racing against time to reach aid to the people before winter sets in.

Why pharma companies sell sub-standard stuff in India

Why pharma companies sell sub-standard stuff in India

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The big companies too are responsible for the sub-standard drugs in the market.

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The verdict in the right to privacy case is historic and of global significance because it establishes dharma, righteousness and destroys adharma.

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Right to Privacy and the Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The verdict in the right to privacy case is historic and of global significance because it establishes dharma, righteousness and destroys adharma.

After sluggish 2014, India awaits 'promising' 2015 for exports

After sluggish 2014, India awaits 'promising' 2015 for exports

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

India's exports are estimated to have remained at around $312 billion in 2013, while the final figures for 2014 could be around this figure only.

Aziz meets PM Modi, sends bouquet to Swaraj

Aziz meets PM Modi, sends bouquet to Swaraj

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Aziz also attended a dinner where he exchanged pleasantries with PM Modi.

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

After years of neglect, Tirupur starts to weave a fortune

After years of neglect, Tirupur starts to weave a fortune

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

With China and Bangladesh losing their edge, textile exports from Tirupur are rising once again, turning the city into a job magnet.

Climate change fight affordable, cut emissions to zero: UN

Climate change fight affordable, cut emissions to zero: UN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

So far, major emitters are far from curbs on emissions on a scale outlined by the IPCC.

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The two districts which are the part of Nepal's Bagmati Zone have suffered extensively in the April 25 earthquake which left a trail of death and destruction.

India's terrorism narrative needs a rethink

India's terrorism narrative needs a rethink

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'The crux of the matter is that our narrative lacks credibility with world capitals,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India, France to work together for implementation of Paris deal

India, France to work together for implementation of Paris deal

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Macron accepted the invitation and said he will visit New Delhi by the end of the year for an international summit on solar power - an area on which France plans closer cooperation with India.

Sports Shorts: Totti declines to confirm retirement at end of season

Sports Shorts: Totti declines to confirm retirement at end of season

Rediff.com10 May 2017

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

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Chinese observers believe the Sino-US relationship will be impacted by issues in North Korea, Japan, India, Ukraine and Iran and that conflicts with these 'third parties' will without exception ultimately become conflicts between China and the US, points out former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Why omit the Tiananmen massacre from the history of China's Communist party, asks Claude Arpi.

Portugal: A backdoor for Bangladeshis into EU

Portugal: A backdoor for Bangladeshis into EU

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Bangladeshis say it is easier in Portugal to get Residency papers, which give them access to all EU countries, reports Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Brexit: What's in store for Indian markets?

Brexit: What's in store for Indian markets?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

'Experts are not ruling out further pain as global factors cannot insulate India from the aftermath.'

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote, although many parties including the Trinamool Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazagham opposed it citing various reasons, including apprehensions data theft.

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rediff.com11 May 2016

These projects will be undertaken by BMC, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.

Trade deficit widens to 7-month high; exports down 1.1% in May

Trade deficit widens to 7-month high; exports down 1.1% in May

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Exports in May 2012 stood at $24.77 billion.