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Angola hostage crisis: Parties urge govt to intervene

Angola hostage crisis: Parties urge govt to intervene

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member Prakash Javadekar has said that the party plans to the issue of Angola in Parliament where the government in power has confisicated the passports of agitating Indians working in various companies and refusing to return them, thereby not allowing them to return to their country of origin.

Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Behind-the-scenes: Miss Universe contestants live it up!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

This is what happens backstage at beauty pageants.

ONGC bids for Exxon Mobil's Angola block pie

ONGC bids for Exxon Mobil's Angola block pie

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

British energy firm BP Plc is the operator of the ultradeep sea block with 26.7 per cent stake.

Ethiopia's Olympic champion Ayana loves Bollywood movies!

Ethiopia's Olympic champion Ayana loves Bollywood movies!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

She can't quite recollect the names of either the films or the actors but Ethiopia's World and Olympic 10,000m champion runner Almaz Ayana says Bollywood movies are her favourite indulgence whenever she gets some time to herself.

Nations Cup: Angola, Algeria enter quarter-finals

Nations Cup: Angola, Algeria enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Hosts Angola and Algeria qualified for the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after playing out a goalless draw in their final Group A match on Monday.

African Nations Cup: Angola down Malawi

African Nations Cup: Angola down Malawi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Angola burst into celebration on Thursday after the African Nations Cup hosts catapulted to the top of Group A with a 2-0 victory over Malawi.

Winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 revealed

Winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 revealed

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

A close-up of a leopard, little owlets hiding inside a pipe and a gorilla mother mourning the loss of her baby are just a few of animals featured in the photos that have won this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world's most astonishing sights.

IMAGES: Miss Universe 2011, winners and finalists!

IMAGES: Miss Universe 2011, winners and finalists!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

While Miss Angola Leila Lopes is making waves with her historic title win, we also bring you a look at the runners up, finalists and special award recipients at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.

Follow Japan... Rivaldo tells 'sleeping giant' India

Follow Japan... Rivaldo tells 'sleeping giant' India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

He is certainly not the first to say this but World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo too feels India should follow the 'Japan model' in order to improve the standard of football in the country.

Trump may sow seeds for another 9/11

Trump may sow seeds for another 9/11

Rediff.com20 May 2017

'History will repeat itself after a decade or so and historians will point to the folly of May 2017 as the event that sowed the seeds of another 9/11,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Angola to make Jaipur Foot with India's assistance

Angola to make Jaipur Foot with India's assistance

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Jaipur Foot, the world acclaimed artificial limb, will be made with Indian assistance in Angola, giving hope to 170,000 people who had lost their limbs in the civil war that ravaged the south-west African nation for over 27 yrs. Developed & manufactured in Jaipur, the Jaipur foot costs about Rs1300 - much less than many other prosthetic limbs - while maintaining high quality. The centre would be financed by the Indian govt. The centre will be handed over Angola after 2 years.

Even Bhutan beat India in economic freedom!

Even Bhutan beat India in economic freedom!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Hong Kong has the highest level of economic freedom worldwide

European cos sign up for Angola gas project

European cos sign up for Angola gas project

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

A consortium of European companies has signed up an agreement with Angolan government for exploration of its gas and oil reserves. The consortium includes two Spanish (Gas Natural and Repsol YPF), and Portuguese companies (Galp Energia and EXEM), one Italian company (Eni) and Angolan state energy company, Sonangol.

Fidel, the eternal revolutionary

Fidel, the eternal revolutionary

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

'No other Communist leader after Lenin had such an internationalist vision as Fidel,' says Prakash Karat, the CPI-M leader in this eloquent tribute to Fidel Castro who passed into the ages on Friday.

Mumbai is India's most expensive city

Mumbai is India's most expensive city

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Out of 209 global cities, Hong Kong is the most expensive for expats.

Angola, Iran in 1-1 draw

Angola, Iran in 1-1 draw

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Both bowed out of the World Cup after finishing behind Portugal and Mexico in Group D.

Angola hold Mexico goalless

Angola hold Mexico goalless

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

Cameroon undefeated, Angola ousted

Cameroon undefeated, Angola ousted

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Angola and Kenya were eliminated from the 2010 World Cup finals after failing to make the cut in the African qualifiers.

ONGC bids for $3.75-bn Angola project

ONGC bids for $3.75-bn Angola project

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has bid to participate in Angola's $3.75-billion Sonaref project for building a 10 million tonne refinery at Lobito.

Lord Krishna Bank director murdered in Angola

Lord Krishna Bank director murdered in Angola

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

Delhi-based businessman and director of Lord Krishna Bank Ashwini K Puri was murdered in Angolan capital Luanda on Wednesday.

Photos: The world's most beautiful women

Photos: The world's most beautiful women

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Who is the hottest of them all? Vote for your favourite Miss Universe 2015 contestant!

Where does India stand in global tourism?

Where does India stand in global tourism?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

India has been ranked 52nd in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index 2015 compiled by the World Economic Forum.

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.

OVL to buy Shell pie in Angola oil field

OVL to buy Shell pie in Angola oil field

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corp, said on Thursday that it will acquire Anglo Dutch oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell's entire 50 per cent stake in an oil block in Angola for about $600 million.

ONGC may buy stake in Angola oilfield

ONGC may buy stake in Angola oilfield

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, is in talks with Royal Dutch/Shell to acquire half of the Anglo-Dutch giant's 50 per cent stake in an oilfield in Angola.

How to bring about regime change in Pakistan

How to bring about regime change in Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'In order to achieve Pakistan's psychological isolation and pariah status, breaking all cultural, economic and people to people contacts must become a government policy with clear linkage to a change in behaviour by the Pakistani regime.'

Saudi Arabia loses spot as top crude supplier to India

Saudi Arabia loses spot as top crude supplier to India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The shift comes as the gap between the international benchmark Brent and the Middle East price marker narrows

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Mumbai is one of the most expensive cities of the world along with Hong Kong and Singapore.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

From a shy bride to a passionate campaigner, the story of Diana, 'the People's Princess', was more often than not told through photographs.

PHOTOS: 2014 Tank Biathlon World Championship

PHOTOS: 2014 Tank Biathlon World Championship

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Indian tank commanders on Wednesday secured a respectable third spot in the second stage of the annual Tank Biathlon, a mechanised military sport invented in Russia.

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

Which countries' citizens are getting richer than before?

Which countries' citizens are getting richer than before?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Credit Suisse Global Wealth Data Book 2014 published detailed data on wealth holdings of households around the world.

Which countries' citizens are getting richer than before?

Which countries' citizens are getting richer than before?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Credit Suisse Global Wealth Data Book 2014 published detailed data on wealth holdings of households around the world.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

Another blow for the 'king of good times'

Another blow for the 'king of good times'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Diageo-led United Spirits pulls out one more lifeline from UB Holdings.

SHAMEFUL! Rioting fans again overshadow African Nations Cup

SHAMEFUL! Rioting fans again overshadow African Nations Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Rioting spectators forced a 34-minute stoppage in the African Nations Cup semis.

La Liga: Super-sub Negredo helps Valencia go to third

La Liga: Super-sub Negredo helps Valencia go to third

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Valencia climbed above Atletico Madrid and Sevilla into third in La Liga when Alvaro Negredo came off the bench to score a late winner in a 3-2 home victory over his former club Almeria on Saturday.