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'India is the core market for RBS'

'India is the core market for RBS'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

In an interview with Malvika Joshi and Somasroy Chakraborty, Madan Menon, RBS' chief executive for Singapore and Southeast Asia and head of global banking and markets in India, shares the bank's plans.

US hangs the F-35 carrot dangling for India to grab

US hangs the F-35 carrot dangling for India to grab

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

The offer of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to India is an example that US holds India's military modernisation in high regard, a top Pentagon official has said.

US Defence Secretary Panetta planning India visit

US Defence Secretary Panetta planning India visit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

United States Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, who places much importance to America's relationship with India, is looking forward to his maiden visit to India in his capacity as head of the Pentagon, a senior US official has said.

Clinical trials losing the plot in India

Clinical trials losing the plot in India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

In 2000, it was projected as the next big thing to happen in healthcare, for its potential to replicate the outsourcing success stories in information technology and business process outsourcing.

Single this V-Day? Visit these top 4 holiday destinations!

Single this V-Day? Visit these top 4 holiday destinations!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Even as everyone heads out as couples this Valentine's Day, here are four destinations where you can get some me-time and who knows perhaps find love too!

Osama planned 9/11-like attacks in Asia: WikiLeaks

Osama planned 9/11-like attacks in Asia: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden had planned to hijack American planes traveling across Southeast Asia and crash them into United States military facilities in the region in coordination with 9/11 attacks, according to a secret interrogation report of one of his bodyguards.

IAF deal exit: US disappointed but hopeful

IAF deal exit: US disappointed but hopeful

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Even months after India decided to forego the United States bid for the fighter aircraft deal worth $11 billion, the Pentagon apparently is still smarting over this rejection, arguing that it was an enormous disappointment and that New Delhi by its action had lost out on some of the state-of-the art technology.

Xi's Tibet visit: Bad Signal for India?

Xi's Tibet visit: Bad Signal for India?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Xi's visit to Nyingchi, bordering Arunachal Pradesh, signals China's opening of another front to India in the eastern sector, observes Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

TaxiForSure to raise $100 mn, to expand to 100 cities

TaxiForSure to raise $100 mn, to expand to 100 cities

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The company is in talks with investors and the deal could be closed in a few weeks. At present, it operates in 37 cities in India.

8 stunning cars that will make you drool

8 stunning cars that will make you drool

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

The Bangkok International Motor Show is the biggest annual auto show in Southeast Asia.

'Obama can go to mosque but not to Golden Temple?'

'Obama can go to mosque but not to Golden Temple?'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

The Hindu American Foundation has assailed President Barack Obama for deciding against visiting the Golden Temple in Amritsar during his visit to India but having not qualms about visiting one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia when on the second leg of his four-state Asian itinerary he visits Indonesia.

Destination dos replace the Big Fat Indian wedding

Destination dos replace the Big Fat Indian wedding

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Big Fat Indian wedding is being traded in for a smaller one in foreign countries, preferably in Southeast Asia -- we examine the growing trend.

All you want to know about Burger King's Rs 1,000-crore IPO

All you want to know about Burger King's Rs 1,000-crore IPO

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The issue will comprise a secondary share sale worth Rs 600 crore by private equity major Everstone Capital and fresh fundraising worth Rs 400 crore.

Indian economy opening up slow, US frustrated

Indian economy opening up slow, US frustrated

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The US was 'extraordinarily' frustrated with the slow pace of opening up of Indian economy, despite the issue being raised at the highest level, a top Obama Administration has said.

15% rise in expats returning to India

15% rise in expats returning to India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Monster.com says their logged number of non-resident Indians seeking jobs back in India has grown 65 per cent in the past year.

With its eyes on China, Delhi woos Jakarta

With its eyes on China, Delhi woos Jakarta

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

India and Indonesia have a vested interest in ensuring that China's hegemony in the region does not go uncontested, says Harsh V Pant.

Myanmar's dictator resigns, may become president

Myanmar's dictator resigns, may become president

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Myanmar's reclusive and ailing dictator Than Shwe has resigned from his military post, paving the way for him to become the president after this year's general elections.Shwe, the despot who has brutally ruled Southeast Asia's poorest country as commander-in-chief of the armed forces since 1992, on Friday handed control of the army to his adjutant general. More than a dozen other senior military officers also resigned, in an ominous sign for the country's forthcoming election

India to launch sat-based navigation system GAGAN

India to launch sat-based navigation system GAGAN

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

GAGAN or the GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation to be launched by Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel would not only help the civil aviation sector but also help in marine navigation, search and rescue operations, rail and road transport, survey and mapping as well as precision farming.

'India to see stable growth; prospects depends on reforms'

'India to see stable growth; prospects depends on reforms'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The members of Association of Southeast Asian Nations are Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar.

Meet Obama's special envoy to Muslim world

Meet Obama's special envoy to Muslim world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Hussain will become the special envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, an intergovernmental group with 57 member countries from the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, Caucasus, Balkans, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

It's time to push back against challenge posed by China: Pompeo

It's time to push back against challenge posed by China: Pompeo

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Pompeo said that for 40 years, successive US administrations just looked the other way and allowed China to trample on America.

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

With a team of 20-odd people, Snafu tries to unearth the rough diamonds from millions of songs. Can AI help look for a needle in a haystack? Ritwik Sharma finds out.

Bharti Airtel net profit rises 1st time in four years

Bharti Airtel net profit rises 1st time in four years

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Bharti Airtel, nearly a third owned by Southeast Asia's top phone carrier SingTel, said it was helped by lower competition and an increase in voice call prices.

 Taj looks to expand global footprint

Taj looks to expand global footprint

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Asia's largest hospitality chain, is looking to set up luxury properties in Africa, West Asia, China and Southeast Asia.

SingTel eyeing UK-based Cable & Wireless

SingTel eyeing UK-based Cable & Wireless

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Singapore Telecommunications is considering a bid for UK- based telecom Cable & Wireless Worldwide Plc, says a media report.

Milan exercise to become Asia-Pacific taskforce

Milan exercise to become Asia-Pacific taskforce

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

The 13-nation Milan exercise hosted by the Indian Navy has inched towards converting itself into a joint taskforce for Asia-Pacific region including Australia and New Zealand, with India having a leading role in combating maritime terror, poaching, gun and drug-running.

Can Megamind trump Paranormal Activity 2, Saw 3D?

Can Megamind trump Paranormal Activity 2, Saw 3D?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

With an interesting twist on the concept of super heroes, and using strong high-tech, Megamind is expected not to lure millions of comic book fans but also those who love a adventure with interesting twists and a few moral lessons.

ADB projects 6.3% growth for India in 2015-16

ADB projects 6.3% growth for India in 2015-16

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded India's economic growth forecast to 6.3 per cent in 2015-16 on hopes of speedy reform process.

AI operations normal, offers attractive fares

AI operations normal, offers attractive fares

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The airlines' flights to Southeast Asia operated as per schedule. Air India also operated its Delhi-Frankfurt-Chicago, Mumbai-Frankfurt-Chicago, Mumbai-London, Delhi-London, Amritsar-London-Toronto and Ahmedabad-Frankfurt flights this morning.

New tech battlegrounds pitch East against West

New tech battlegrounds pitch East against West

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

More opportunity awaits in India, thanks to decent economic growth with a rising middle class that's just discovering the web through smartphones

'The US must engage closely with India'

'The US must engage closely with India'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

India figured prominently in a leading Washington think-tank's recently simulated energy crisis, which brought together leading energy and regional experts from across the United States, to examine the likely response of various countries to a major terrorist attack on energy distribution and production facilities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Kamal, Sathiyan, Sutirtha seal Tokyo Olympics berth

Kamal, Sathiyan, Sutirtha seal Tokyo Olympics berth

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Indian paddler G Sathiyan has qualified for his maiden Summer Games with a comfortable 4-0 win over Pakistan's Muhammad Rameez in the Asian Olympic Games Qualification Tournament in Doha.

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Biden Administration on Monday said it was now focused on completing its evacuation mission from Afghanistan by August 31, the deadline for removing all American troops from the country.

Air Arabia offers holiday fares to Egypt, Greece

Air Arabia offers holiday fares to Egypt, Greece

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

No-frill Gulf carrier Air Arabia on Monday special holiday fares from India to Egypt, Greece, Turkey and Jordan for the up coming holiday season to attract woo domestic travellers.

Hong Kong International Airport the best: Survey

Hong Kong International Airport the best: Survey

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Based on factors like shopping, dining, staff courtesy, baggage delivery and waiting times at security, airport customers chose Hong Kong over 190 others in an annual survey conducted by Skytrax, a privately-owned research company in London, which released the results on Tuesday. The ranking was finalised based on 8.2 million company questionnaires completed by passengers over 10 months from 2007 to 2008.

SingTel: Bharti-MTN deal talks at very early stage

SingTel: Bharti-MTN deal talks at very early stage

Rediff.com15 May 2008

The report quoted SingTel chief executive officer (CEO) Chua Sock Koong as saying that the talks were "at an extremely preliminary, exploratory stage". The company's CEO for international operations, Lim Chuan Poh, was quoted as saying that it was too early to determine if Bharti would make a bid for MTN or whether SingTel would provide financing for the deal. The executives were talking at the company's annual results event in Singapore.

6 money mantras for the perfect vacation

6 money mantras for the perfect vacation

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Regardless of where you want to go, you can make it the holiday you want it to be - without burning a hole in your pocket - by paying attention to the following simple tips.

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'RCB is a natural choice for us, mainly due to our long-standing association with Virat Kohli.'

Ravimohan resigns from S&P, Crisil

Ravimohan resigns from S&P, Crisil

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

S&P, which holds 51.4 per cent in Crisil, named Roopa Kudva as the region head for South Asia. Kudva would be part of S&P's Asia-Pacific executive committee, the agency said in a statement. She would continue as the managing director and CEO of Crisil.