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TOP 10: World's friendliest countries for tourists

TOP 10: World's friendliest countries for tourists

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Head out to these nations for a warm welcome.

Global economic confidence improving: WEF

Global economic confidence improving: WEF

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Confidence in the state of the world economy has improved to some extent but majority of experts from business, government and civil society are still pessimistic, says a survey by World Economic Forum.

CII chief Godrej finds it difficult to enter WEF meet

CII chief Godrej finds it difficult to enter WEF meet

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The impact of the parting of ways between Geneva-based World Economic Forum and CII was felt on the ground when president of the industry chamber Adi Godrej was prevented from entering a discussion hall.

1,000 kg of spices, 32 chefs for Modi in Davos

1,000 kg of spices, 32 chefs for Modi in Davos

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

It will be like Ghar ka Swad Davos mein for the PM.

Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passes away

Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passes away

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

He is survived by two sons, Rajiv Bajaj and Sanjiv Bajaj, and a daughter Sunaina Kejriwal.

WEF chief executive Figueres quits

WEF chief executive Figueres quits

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

José María Figueres, Chief Executive Officer of the World Economic Forum, has resigned with immediate effect. The World Economic Forum has accepted his resignation.

Davos Special: 10 inspiring life advice quotes from global leaders

Davos Special: 10 inspiring life advice quotes from global leaders

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

This is what makes the World Economic Forum's annual summit special.

10 Most Relevant Job Skills For 2023

10 Most Relevant Job Skills For 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Siva Prasad Nanduri, chief business officer, TeamLease Digital, outlines the skills that will help you get a job in 2023.

5 tips to get a JOB in 2021

5 tips to get a JOB in 2021

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The ability to make smarter data-driven decisions will be a critical skill that every employer will be looking at in every prospective employee.

Deepika gets an award!

Deepika gets an award!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The world seems to have turned its attention to Bollywood's ladies, and is honouring them with awards.

2 Indian-run firms among WEF Tech Pioneers

2 Indian-run firms among WEF Tech Pioneers

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Two Indian-origin companies -- Gurgaon-based Vihaan Networks Ltd and Sunnyvae, California-based Bloom Energy -- along with Twitter, are among the 26 companies selected as Technology Pioneers in 2010 by the World Economic Forum on Thursday.

WEF cancels 2021 annual meeting, next summit in 1st half of 2022

WEF cancels 2021 annual meeting, next summit in 1st half of 2022

Rediff.com17 May 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unravel in various parts of the country, the World Economic Forum on Monday announced the cancellation of its high-profile annual meeting for 2021 after postponing it at least twice along with two changes in venue. The next annual meeting will now take place in the first half of 2022, while the location and date would be determined after assessing the situation later this summer, said the Geneva-based organisation that has been hosting a yearly congregation of the rich and powerful from across the world in Swiss ski resort town of Davos for 50 years. This year's Davos summit was originally scheduled for January 2021, but was later moved to a different location in Switzerland, Lucerne, and then to Singapore with an August 2021 schedule.

Entire neighbourhood 'minus one' has been good: EAM

Entire neighbourhood 'minus one' has been good: EAM

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Asked if the impasse with 'minus one' would continue, he said he hopes that someday even the 'minus one' comes around to regional cooperation.

Prime Minister Modi in Davos for WEF

Prime Minister Modi in Davos for WEF

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Modi, the first Indian prime minister to attend the summit in two decades, would deliver the opening plenary address at the summit on Tuesday.

The world's best nations to do business in

The world's best nations to do business in

Rediff.com19 May 2010

India ranks low in the index at 84 with a score of 3.81.

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

In a 228-193 vote, which was mainly on party lines, the House had appointed seven impeachment managers to argue Democrats' case for removing Trump from the office.

6 themes WEF 2020 hopes to address

6 themes WEF 2020 hopes to address

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The world wants to halt climate change, but do it without affecting economic growth and consumption. This fundamental contradiction is the key theme at Davos 2020.

It's an honour that I'm no. 1, Modi no. 2 on Facebook: Trump

It's an honour that I'm no. 1, Modi no. 2 on Facebook: Trump

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Taking to Twitter, he claimed to be the number one on Facebook, citing a remark of Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the social media company. This is not the first time that the US President has claimed to be the number one and Prime Minister Modi number two on their popularity on Facebook.

Millions of Covid vaccine doses are set to expire in India

Millions of Covid vaccine doses are set to expire in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) is sitting on 200 million doses of Covishield that were manufactured in December and are set to expire in September. The company is likely to destroy these vaccines if nothing works out, Sohini Das reports.

Like Elli AvrRam's bathroom selfie?

Like Elli AvrRam's bathroom selfie?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Bollywood is on the move! The stars are travelling to various parts of India and the world on work and play.

PwC's survey of CEOs in Davos shows record level of pessimism

PwC's survey of CEOs in Davos shows record level of pessimism

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

For the first time, more than half of the CEOs surveyed by global consultancy PwC said they believe the rate of global GDP growth will decline. In comparison, the survey had found a record level of optimism among CEOs two years ago in 2018.

Petrol crisis forces Pak PM to skip WEF meet in Davos

Petrol crisis forces Pak PM to skip WEF meet in Davos

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

At the meeting the Sharif said that all concerned ministries should ensure 'seamless coordination' to ensure steady supply of petrol in all parts of the country.

India among 10 most gender-biased countries

India among 10 most gender-biased countries

Rediff.com11 Nov 2007

The countries ranked below India include Bahrain, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Iran, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Benin, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Pakistan, Chad and Yemen with the lowest gender equality of 45.1 per cent.

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

With 6.44 per cent of shares in his bracket, Jack will continue to exert his influence on China's biggest e-commerce company through his lifetime membership with the Alibaba Partnership, reported CNN.

India ranks behind US, China and Germany for global CEOs

India ranks behind US, China and Germany for global CEOs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

China and India evoked the highest levels of confidence among major economies at 45 per cent and 40 per cent, respectively. The US was at 36 per cent, Canada at 27 per cent, the UK at 26 per cent, Germany at 20 per cent, France 18 per cent, and Japan having the least optimistic CEOs with only 11 per cent very confident of growing revenues in 2020.

Aishwarya, Jignesh Shah among young global leaders

Aishwarya, Jignesh Shah among young global leaders

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

The WEF on Tuesday released the names of the 250 young leaders who have been selected Young Global Leaders 2007.

Davos diary: WEF's 5-point agenda

Davos diary: WEF's 5-point agenda

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

'Stop behaving as if you're guilty: Rahul asks PM to speak up on PNB scam

'Stop behaving as if you're guilty: Rahul asks PM to speak up on PNB scam

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The Congress had on Thursday targeted Modi for the presence of Punjab National Bank fraud accused jewellery designer Nirav Modi in an Indian business delegation at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Prepare for attack by Modi govt: Chidambaram warns IMF

Prepare for attack by Modi govt: Chidambaram warns IMF

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The IMF lowered India's economic growth estimate for the current fiscal to 4.8 per cent and listed the country's much lower-than-expected GDP numbers as the single biggest drag on its global growth forecast for two years.

India Inc plans new campaign for Davos 2007

India Inc plans new campaign for Davos 2007

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The World Economic Forum is preparing for the biggest annual event in its calendar, and Corporate India Inc plans to build on its India Everywhere campaign.

India slips 21 places in Global Gender Gap Index 2017

India slips 21 places in Global Gender Gap Index 2017

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Let's make some effort to make it come true and close the gender gap once and for all.

India needs to focus more on reforms: WEF

India needs to focus more on reforms: WEF

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

The second-generation reforms undertaken by India have not kept pace with those in the other countries, World Economic Forum's chief economist, Augusto Lopez Claros said on Monday.

25 countries where women get the best deal

25 countries where women get the best deal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Let's take a look at countries where women get a comparatively fair deal.

Single index to rank growth, competitiveness: WEF

Single index to rank growth, competitiveness: WEF

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

The World Economic Forum will develop a composite index to rank the growth and business competitiveness of countries, its chief economist and director Augusto Lopez Claros said on Monday.

How Governments Harm Job Creators

How Governments Harm Job Creators

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

From small restaurants to mighty software companies, it is businesses, not the government, that create jobs. Yet, in a cruel irony, they have to fight extortive and brutal State power every step of the way, says Debashis Basu.

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Rediff.com18 May 2021

A jump in infections has stoked alarm amid a shortage of medical staff and hospital beds in some areas of Tokyo

American dream is back, asserts Trump

American dream is back, asserts Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Underlining that years of economic stagnation have given way to a "roaring geyser of opportunity", Trump said, "I knew that if we unleashed the potential of our people, cut taxes, slashed regulation, fixed broken trade deals and fully tapped American energy that prosperity would come thundering back ... and that is exactly what happened."

Tony Blair to open WEF Davos meet

Tony Blair to open WEF Davos meet

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005