News for 'sustainability conference'

No bonus for UK bankers: Brown

No bonus for UK bankers: Brown

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

After US, it is now Britain which is turning the taps off on perks for the chief executive officers and bankers, with Prime Minister Gordon Brown warning them that time was off on the current culture of "big bonuses"

Essien out for at least five months

Essien out for at least five months

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will be out of action for at least five months after rupturing an anterior cruciate knee ligament. The Chelsea website said Essien had sustained the injury playing for Ghana against Libya in a World Cup qualifier last Friday and would undergo surgery once the swelling had subsided.

'I am astonished by where India has reached today'

'I am astonished by where India has reached today'

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Speakers at TiE conference bullish on India and its continuing growth.

Kamath upbeat on India's growth curve

Kamath upbeat on India's growth curve

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

ICICI Bank's Managing Director and Chief Executive K V Kamath is of the opinion that inspite of the marginal dip in growth India's long-term economic growth potential remains sustainable. However, he said the growth may slip from the previous 10 per cent level to around 8 per cent this fiscal. The services sector, contributing 60% to GDP, will help sustain the growth path. He said present inflation is a supply-side phenomenon and is not due to any over-heating in the economy.

US 'concerned' over battlefield nuke deployment by Pak

US 'concerned' over battlefield nuke deployment by Pak

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The Nuclear Security Summit is being hosted by US President Barack Obama on March 31 and April 1.

Football Briefs: 'St Petersburg pitch being prepped for Confed Cup final'

Football Briefs: 'St Petersburg pitch being prepped for Confed Cup final'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

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

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury, says Guardiola.

Obama and Modi make their first hotline call

Obama and Modi make their first hotline call

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

United States President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have made the first use of the secure hotline set up between Washington and New Delhi as they reviewed progress on key areas of cooperation and discussed global issues ahead of the upcoming G-20 summit.

Hazard ready to face PSG: Zidane

Hazard ready to face PSG: Zidane

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Belgian forward came off the bench to make his Real debut in Saturday's 3-2 win over Levante, having had his start to life at the club hit by a thigh injury the day before the La Liga season began.

La Liga: Messi leads thrilling Barca; Real down Osasuna

La Liga: Messi leads thrilling Barca; Real down Osasuna

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The win increased Zinedine Zidane's side's advantage at the top of the standings to six points

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rested for Leganes game

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rested for Leganes game

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

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

Germany offers India $2.25 billion for solar, clean energy

Germany offers India $2.25 billion for solar, clean energy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

PM said he admires German leadership in clean energy and commitment to combating climate change.

J&K: Terrorists strike twice ahead of Modi's rally

J&K: Terrorists strike twice ahead of Modi's rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

A Central Industrial Security Force trooper was injured on Sunday as terrorists hurled a grenade at a polling booth in Tral constituency of Pulwama district, where polling is to be held on Tuesday.

Soccer briefs: Real's Modric, Marcelo risk missing PSG visit through injury

Soccer briefs: Real's Modric, Marcelo risk missing PSG visit through injury

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

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

Trump signs 'hard-hitting sanctions' against Iran

Trump signs 'hard-hitting sanctions' against Iran

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Trump said the sanction will deny the Iranian Supreme leader access to financial instruments.

The economics of happiness

The economics of happiness

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

This does not mean isolating parochialism but of new way of thinking about economic systems, says Rajni Bakshi.

India pitches for greater mobility of skilled labour at G20

India pitches for greater mobility of skilled labour at G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

India on Saturday favoured greater mobility of skilled labour

Theft is cancer of the power sector: PM

Theft is cancer of the power sector: PM

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday expressed concern over the slow rate of progress in power sector as compared to manufacturing and service sectors, which have logged double digit growth rates in the lest few year.

Kalam to present TERI awards on Jun 26

Kalam to present TERI awards on Jun 26

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

President A P J Abdul Kalam will confer The Energy and Resources Institute Corporate Awards on June 26.

Luka Modric agrees new Real Madrid contract until 2020

Luka Modric agrees new Real Madrid contract until 2020

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Luka Modric's top priority is to win La Liga this season, the midfield maestro said on Wednesday after signing a new contract that will keep him at Real Madrid until 2020. The Croatia international has claimed two Champions League titles, a King's Cup, UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup since joining from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 for a fee of 35 million euros ($38.36 million).

LOST your JOB? Please read this

LOST your JOB? Please read this

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Job opportunities will be available in pharma, retail, medical, virtual business operating sectors, IT sector, telecommunications, infrastructure development, healthcare sector and e-commerce.'

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Please don't celebrate me if you are not going to listen to my voice.'

Masood Azhar's nephew, top Jaish terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter

Masood Azhar's nephew, top Jaish terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

2 other terrorists who were killed in the encounter include Divisional Commander Muhammad Bhai, a non-local Waseem, a resident of Drubgam, Pulwama.

Kiwi captain Williamson laid low by bug, could be fit in time for 2nd Test

Kiwi captain Williamson laid low by bug, could be fit in time for 2nd Test

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was on Thursday hit by a bug, compounding the visiting team's misery, but opener Tom Latham sounded optimistic about the batsman's availability in the second Test against India beginning in Kolkata on Friday.

'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.

Ashes: England preparing for life without Stokes

Ashes: England preparing for life without Stokes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Ben Stokes' participation in the Ashes would be an "absolute bonus" but England are preparing contingency plans after writing off the all-rounder for the series, coach Trevor Bayliss said.

India managing complexities in ties with China: Sitharaman in Moscow

India managing complexities in ties with China: Sitharaman in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Sitharaman, who is in Russia on a three-day visit, also met her Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe on the sidelines of the international security conference.

Security forces must not be complacent: PM

Security forces must not be complacent: PM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

The prime minister's remarks came a day after Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil spoke of terror threats to the country's vital installations.

'You just cannot do without IIT-ians'

'You just cannot do without IIT-ians'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

An interview with former IIT-ian and corporate head honcho Nabankur Gupta.

Airline crash: Chennai woman on ill-fated plane, family shattered

Airline crash: Chennai woman on ill-fated plane, family shattered

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

A 51-year-old woman member of an NGO from the city was among five Indians on board the Malaysian airliner that is presumed to have crashed into sea off Vietnamese coast and her family is shattered by the news.

Oil prices unsustainably high: ADB

Oil prices unsustainably high: ADB

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Euro 2016: Rooney is 'doing great'; Schweinsteiger doubtful

Euro 2016: Rooney is 'doing great'; Schweinsteiger doubtful

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney "is doing great" in his recovery from a knee injury, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

Speedy justice still a distant dream: Chief Justice of India

Speedy justice still a distant dream: Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Chief Justice of India Justice T S Thakur today said that "corresponding upgradation" of judiciary was a must to face the challenges of emerging social and economic scenario and observed that "unpolluted and speedy justice still remains a distant dream".

Why status quo by RBI disappoints India Inc

Why status quo by RBI disappoints India Inc

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The rate cut, the industry chambers argued, could have given a positive signal to the manufacturing sector, which is undergoing difficult times.

Market gains for 3rd session; pharma stocks hold back

Market gains for 3rd session; pharma stocks hold back

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Shares of power, IT, tech, utilities and capital goods firmed up

Peace process has become Kashmir-centric: Vajpayee

Peace process has become Kashmir-centric: Vajpayee

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

Atal Bihari Vajpayee has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stating that the Indo-Pak peace process has become Kashmir-centric with the Hurriyat Conference getting prominence over the democratically-elected government of J&K.

Baptism by fire: Subbarao on early days as RBI governor

Baptism by fire: Subbarao on early days as RBI governor

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Former RBI governor admits to being a 'greenhorn' as he started his stint at the central bank.

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Several Premier League clubs have furloughed employees since the new coronavirus outbreak while others, such as West Ham United and Southampton, have said their players have accepted wage deferrals. While CA announced plans to furlough almost 80% of staff last week, putting them on 20 per cent pay until June 30 when it is hoped more will be known about how long government curbs to control the coronavirus will last.

EPL: Spurs boss Mourinho blasts VAR decisions after defeat at Southampton

EPL: Spurs boss Mourinho blasts VAR decisions after defeat at Southampton

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Arsenal coach Arteta has said that Granit Xhaka will stay at the London club while United have new headaches with injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay.