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Saina handed first round defeat at Asian meet

Saina handed first round defeat at Asian meet

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal crashed out after a first-round defeat, but P Kashyap and Anand Pawar kept India's hopes afloat, wining their opening men's singles matches in the Asian Badminton Championship in Suwon, Korea, on Wednesday. World No 8 and seventh seed Saina put up a brave effort but eventually ran out of steam against defending champion Jiang Yanjiao of China, losing 21-14, 14-21, 12-21 in a 40-minute battle in the women's singles.

Brangelina to adopt child from India

Brangelina to adopt child from India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Jolie recently revealed plans to adopt from India when she met the child stars of multiple Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire.

Polls: From where does that indelible ink come?

Polls: From where does that indelible ink come?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

The only public sector industrial unit that manufactures indelible ink to mark voters, casting votes in the country, the Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd. (Mylac) is busy churning out the ink to meet the deadline set by the Election Commission, its main customer.

Global economy to shrink this year: World Bank

Global economy to shrink this year: World Bank

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

The Bank's projections show that developing countries face a financing shortfall of $270 to $700 billion this year, as private sector creditors shun emerging markets, and only one quarter of the most vulnerable countries have the resources to prevent a rise in poverty.

Bachchan to lend his voice to orangutan Pappu?

Bachchan to lend his voice to orangutan Pappu?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Here's a first look at Kannada film Appu and Pappu.

The danger signal from the Muzaffarnagar riots

The danger signal from the Muzaffarnagar riots

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

It is rare for communal riots to spread to rural areas. The UP riot is the first time after the September 1969 Gujarat riots that a rural area have been affected. Electoral politics which divide society in majority/minority, going on since the early 1990s, is a major contributing factor to this heightened tension between communities, says Colonel (retd) Anil Athale in the first of a two part series.

Malaysia to lay off  2,000 foreign workers

Malaysia to lay off 2,000 foreign workers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Malaysia has said that about 2,000 foreign workers are expected to be laid off over the next two months and repatriated as the global recession slowly made its presence felt in this south east Asian nation.

PM wants India-Asean FTA in services, investment

PM wants India-Asean FTA in services, investment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Taking India's Look East policy a step further, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday announced visa-on-arrival facility for citizens of Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines and Laos; and emphasised the need to speed up the finalisation of a free trade agreement in services and investment between India and South East Asian nations.

Brangelina planning to adopt seventh child

Brangelina planning to adopt seventh child

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Angelina Jolie, who recently gave birth to twins, and partner Brad Pitt are planning to extend their brood. However, Jolie says that she and Pitt will wait until their twins turn six months old in January before adding to the family. In a recent TV interview on show Today, the Tomb Raider star confirmed that she and hubby Brad Pitt are planning to adopt their seventh child.

Bharti will keep dialling abroad, feel analysts

Bharti will keep dialling abroad, feel analysts

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Slow domestic growth, global ambitions will prompt deals similar to MTN, say analysts

WTO Delhi meet to bat for poor nations

WTO Delhi meet to bat for poor nations

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Meeting will confine discussion to processes involved in building consensus among members.

Why Modi didn't go in 2002: The Shourie version

Why Modi didn't go in 2002: The Shourie version

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

In his interview to Shekhar Gupta on NDTV on Monday, Arun Shourie ripped aside the veil of secrecy surrounding the BJP's mysterious decision to let Modi stay on in Gandhinagar despite the horrors of seven years ago.

The Untold Story: How US came to India's aid in 1962

The Untold Story: How US came to India's aid in 1962

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The story of the 1962 war with China has all the elements of a dramatic historical event. Nehru's handling of the crisis and panic reactions were in marked contrast to the cool and confident Kennedy. The generous and prompt response by JFK made him an icon in India. But the US State Department, under pressure from Pakistan and with British support, scuttled the chances of a more lasting India-US alliance, say Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Ram Sethu: VHP to hold 2-day meet on June 15-16

Ram Sethu: VHP to hold 2-day meet on June 15-16

Rediff.com22 May 2008

VHP international president Ashok Singhal told reporters in Chennai on Thursday that the meeting, to be held on June 15 and 16 at Haridwar, would also decide on a 'massive agitation' involving 50,000 people, in support of the Ram Sethu movement.

India's advice to UN on rebuilding nations

India's advice to UN on rebuilding nations

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Intervening in a Security Council debate on post-conflict peace-building, Indian Ambassador Nirupam Sen roundly criticised Bretton Woods institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, for non-involvement of such nations in the planning for development.

US working with India to promote democracy in Asia

US working with India to promote democracy in Asia

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Expressing concern over the situations in Tibet and Myanmar, President George W Bush has said that the United States is working with India to promote democracy and peace throughout Asia. welcome the recent statements by the Chinese government expressing its willingness to meet with representatives of the Dalai Lama -- precisely what I have suggested to President Hu Jintao do," Bush said. "My administration has tightened sanctions on the military regime in Burma," Bush said.

Scarred by war, Nehru destroyed message from Zhou

Scarred by war, Nehru destroyed message from Zhou

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

'He struck a match, and held the paper to the flames... He said it would take more than a quarter of a century to return to any substantive negotiation, provided the Chinese refrained from another attack on India.' The scars of the 1962 war with China ran too deep for Jawaharlal Nehru, recalls former diplomat Kishan S Rana.

Why is US Secretary of Defence Panetta so angry?

Why is US Secretary of Defence Panetta so angry?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

It was one thing to hold India to ransom and periodically threaten nuclear blackmail. But it was not going to work against the US. The US, as always, learned the hard way that it was not or need not be all that dependent on Pakistani cooperation and generosity, says Vikram Sood.

South Asia outpaces Tiger economies

South Asia outpaces Tiger economies

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Growth in the east Asia region would be dragged down by the poor performance of countries like Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

Will India witness riots for daal-chawal?

Will India witness riots for daal-chawal?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

India is heading for a major rise in food prices especially rice and pulses. Following the global trend and anticipating a shortage, Central government has raised the minimum price for non-Basmati rice exports. Other countries like Egypt and Cambodia have imposed restrictions on export of rice. With rice being staple food in many countries export restrictions will affect prices in the importing countries. These countries are already facing social unrest over high food prices.

Chicken not responsible for bird flu: Study

Chicken not responsible for bird flu: Study

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

Ducks, rice and human beings -- and not chickens are the "most significant factors" behind persistent outbreaks of bird flu, a new study has claimed. The study released by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) found ducks, rice and people not chickens to be the "most significant factors" in the spread of the bird flue in Thailand and Vietnam.

Play this game online and feed millions

Play this game online and feed millions

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

The interactive vocabulary game allows a player 20 grains of rice for each correct answer. The money raised through advertising is used to underwrite rice donations. Thus it allows children simultaneously to bolster their vocabularies and help feed world's hungry children. With between 3 lakh and 5 lakh people playing it daily, it has generated 21 billion grains of rice for WFP.

We do not need US help in culling: Mukherjee

We do not need US help in culling: Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The US government had on January 23 offered to check the availability of Tamiflu syrup for children from worldwide stocks, provide technical support for human surveillance, diagnosis, and preparedness and technical support for animal surveillance and culling.

The most corrupt countries

The most corrupt countries

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Chasing prosperity? Unless you're a miracle worker, steer clear of these economic sinkholes.

DLF buys into chain of luxury hotels

DLF buys into chain of luxury hotels

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

DLF is paying $200m for a controlling stake in Amanresorts. The deal comes at a time when Indian automotive companies Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra are bidding for Ford's luxury Jaguar and Land Rover marques.

ASEAN nations differ on Myanmar

ASEAN nations differ on Myanmar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Differences among the Association of South-East Asian Nations came to the fore on Tuesday night when 10 heads of governments aborted a briefing by United Nations Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari on the Myanmar situation after Prime Minister Gen Thein Sein strongly opposed the move.

DLF to buy ultra-luxury Amanresorts for $250 mn

DLF to buy ultra-luxury Amanresorts for $250 mn

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

DLF Ltd is acquiring the privately-held super luxury resorts and spa chain Singapore-based Amanresorts for around $250 million.

2008: North-East raised a ray of hope

2008: North-East raised a ray of hope

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

While releasing the Vision 2020 document, Manmohan Singh announced a plethora of schemes that included a robust infrastructural plan encompassing upgrade of airports, linking of all the capitals with rail and Rs 31,000 crore (Rs 310 billion) for road improvement, to spur up development of the northeast. The announcement came close on the heels of India signing an agreement with Myanmar for developing the Myanmarese port of Sittwe.

Worst travel diseases -- and how to avoid them

Worst travel diseases -- and how to avoid them

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

What you need to know to stay healthy when you're travelling.

Ranbaxy first Indian co to launch NCE

Ranbaxy first Indian co to launch NCE

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Ranbaxy has completed the second phase of the clinical trial of a revolutionary anti-malarial drug that could enable it to be the nation's first pharmaceutical company to launch a New Chemical Entity globally.

Kyrgyzstan whip Bangladesh

Kyrgyzstan whip Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

The victory kept alive the Central Asians' hopes of making the final in the Nehru Cup football tournament.

India confident ahead of Syrian test

India confident ahead of Syrian test

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

India coach Bob Houghton said the crucial Nehru Cup football match against the West Asian will be a real assessment of his team.

Bhutia's goal earns India victory

Bhutia's goal earns India victory

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

India beat Bangladesh by a solitary goal to register their second straight victory in the Nehru Cup football tournament.

Syria score over Bangladesh

Syria score over Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

Second-half goals gave the Syrians a 2-0 victory in their opening match of the Nehru Cup football tournament.

World's worst football team win first point

World's worst football team win first point

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

After six fruitless years playing international football, the world's worst team are beginning to see the romance of the beautiful game. When the rag-tag national side of East Timor drew 2-2 with fellow strugglers Cambodia last week, they clinched the first point they had ever won to stem a seemingly endless run of defeats.

India to revive the Nehru Cup

India to revive the Nehru Cup

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The international football tournament will return to India after an absence of 10 years.

India face Lebanon in WC qualifiers

India face Lebanon in WC qualifiers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

India will face Lebanon in the first round of regional qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup.

View: Terror by any other name...

View: Terror by any other name...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

There is as much difference between the LeT and Maoists as between the Al-Qaeda and Naxalites

First Look: Kramer quits comedy

First Look: Kramer quits comedy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Seinfeld star comedian Michael Richards feels he has lost his sense of humour.

Oberoi Group to invest Rs 900 cr by 2011

Oberoi Group to invest Rs 900 cr by 2011

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The group is developing one property each in Mumbai, Goa and Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh on its own. It also has partnership projects in Bangalore and Hyderabad.