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The BEST fighter jets in the world

The BEST fighter jets in the world

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Air power is an indispensable aspect in any nation's security apparatus. Countries like India are aggressively pushing forward with plans to build a robust air force, arming themselves with tech-loaded aircraft. Let's take a look at some of the best fighter aircraft around the world today.

India-China trade pact a matter of time: Expert

India-China trade pact a matter of time: Expert

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

It is only a matter of time before India and China sign a bilateral trade pact, as there is too much at stake for the Asian giants to ignore each other, according to a Singapore-based advocate and solicitor.

India, China, US: The intriguing triangle

India, China, US: The intriguing triangle

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

'China, India and the US will compete and they will collaborate. This is the most important three-way relationship that the world will see,' says TCS Asia head Girija Pande.

'Majority of Chinese back political reforms'

'Majority of Chinese back political reforms'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Nearly eight out of 10 Chinese, who took part in a national poll said they believe China should stay on the path of political reform while according top priority to stability to avert a collapse similar to that of the erstwhile Soviet Union in 1991.

Why China denied the general a visa

Why China denied the general a visa

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The message that emanates from China's denial of a visa to General B S Jaswal has multiple messages, says Sheela Bhatt.

China woos BPOs with sops, blow for India

China woos BPOs with sops, blow for India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

In a bid to end India's dominance in the outsourcing industry, China has announced that it will not levy operating taxes on offshore service outsourcing business in 21 of its key cities till 2013 to promote growth of the industry.

Chinese 'attackers' hack Indian embassy's website

Chinese 'attackers' hack Indian embassy's website

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

The website of the Indian embassy in Moscow has been attacked twice by Chinese hackers, prompting the mission to boost its cyber security.

China earthquake toll crosses 600

China earthquake toll crosses 600

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

A massive earthquake in a remote northwestern Chinese province killed 589 people and injured 10,000, as thousands still lay buried under flattened buildings, and soldiers and civilians joined efforts to save lives.

Wipro to invest Rs 600 cr on West Bengal campus

Wipro to invest Rs 600 cr on West Bengal campus

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The company plans to set up a new IT park near Kolkata and recently the company's Chairman, Azim Premji, had signed an agreement with the state government to acquire additional land.

Wipro inagurates devt arm in China

Wipro inagurates devt arm in China

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The centre will have secured facilities, labs and infrastructure for customer projects and can grow to provide a capacity of 1000 seats, the company said.

Why Indian firms must invest in China

Why Indian firms must invest in China

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

China should be an economic partner and not a rival. China is the most suitable location to setup center to back-up operations in India because with India, China has the largest talent pool in the world.

6 Indian cities among global BPO hotspots

6 Indian cities among global BPO hotspots

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

India's Silicon Valley, Bangalore, has managed to retain its leadership for the fourth time.

Wipro BPO to open two centres overseas

Wipro BPO to open two centres overseas

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Wipro BPO, the business process outsourcing arm of soaps-to-IT services player Wipro Ltd, plans to expand its operations in China and the Philippines by opening two more centres in these countries by the end of this year.

Wipro to ramp up Chinese operations

Wipro to ramp up Chinese operations

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Wipro currently has operations in Chengdu and Shanghai, where it employs 305 people. The ramp-up will boost the company's headcount in China to over 3,000, according to Anil Bhardwaj, secretary-general, Federation of Indian Small and Medium Enterprises, who addressed reporters in Bangalore on Monday.

Why China could have a difficult 2009

Why China could have a difficult 2009

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Despite the phenomenal rise of the People's Republic, all is not rosy in the Middle Kingdom and the Ox Year may be one of the most difficult of the People's Republic's 60 years of existence. The economic crisis has also brought its tale of desperation, not only in China, but also in Tibet. China watchers agree that it could be a time bomb.

Now, China aims to gain from Satyam mess

Now, China aims to gain from Satyam mess

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

While India has long been the preferred IT outsourcer, the Satyam crisis could give China's services companies a chance to catch up

China: Pranab hands over quake relief goods

China: Pranab hands over quake relief goods

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

The minister handed over to Sichuan Province Vice Governor Huang Xiaoxiang the supplies brought by an Indian Air Force aircraft to Chengdu as part of the $5 million aid announced by India. Huang said the provincial government and the people were grateful to India for offering help during difficult times, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

India to send more aid to Myanmar, China

India to send more aid to Myanmar, China

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Continuing its aid to cyclone-affected Myanmar and quake-hit China, India will fly out three aircraft with relief materials to the two neighbouring countries this week. An Indian Air Force's heavylift fixed wing IL-76 aircraft will leave for Yangon on Wednesday. This will be the sixth IL-76 flight to Myanmar.Till date, the IAF has flown over 15 mercy missions and carried over 300 tonnes of medicines, tents, water, wheelchairs, portable houses and other relief material.

India rushes more relief to China

India rushes more relief to China

Rediff.com21 May 2008

With tens of thousands of quake affected people in China's southwest Sichuan province rendered homeless, Beijing has asked New Delhi to rush more tents and portable shelters for the victims.

China praises India's help for quake victims

China praises India's help for quake victims

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Beijing's words of appreciation were conveyed to India's Ambassador Nirupama Rao by Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi during her visit to the Foreign Office to write in the condolence book opened for foreign diplomats on Monday as the country began a three-day national mourning in memory of the earthquake victims.

India airlifts quake relief to China

India airlifts quake relief to China

Rediff.com17 May 2008

An IAF IL-76 plane carried the first consignment of tents, cutting machines, blankets, water purifiers, generators and other relief material to Chengdu, capital of worst-hit Sichuan Province on Saturday afternoon. The 36-tonne consignment, part of the $5 million humanitarian assistance pledged by India, was transfered to the affected areas immediately after its arrival, the Indian Embassy said in Beijing.

India to airlift relief material to China

India to airlift relief material to China

Rediff.com15 May 2008

An Indian Air Force IL-76 medium-haul transport aircraft will leave New Delhi for Chengdu with 36 tons of tents and blankets as the first part of its pledged five-million dollar humanitarian assistance for relief activities in its Sichuan province devastated by a temblor, which claimed nearly 15,000 lives.

No Indians affected in China quake

No Indians affected in China quake

Rediff.com12 May 2008

"No problem (has been reported) so far, as far as Indians are concerned," embassy sources told PTI. The embassy had checked with known contacts in Chengdu and other sources, they said.

Over 8,500 killed, 900 buried in powerful quake

Over 8,500 killed, 900 buried in powerful quake

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Up to 7,650 people have been killed and nearly 900 students feared buried after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter Scale rocked South West China's Sichuan province on Monday. The government rushed its troops to the earthquake-struck Wenchuan County of southwest Sichuan province for disaster relief work, with President Hu Jintao ordering all out effort efforts to help the affected people.

Is CIA playing the 'great game' in Tibet?

Is CIA playing the 'great game' in Tibet?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

It would be rather surprising if the CIA was not taking more than just a passing interest in Tibet. That is after all what it is paid to do.

US strengthens agri trade with China

US strengthens agri trade with China

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Giving a clear signal to the world that the US is all set to tap the China market, the US Department of Agriculture last week opened a new agricultural trade office in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's province of Sichuan.

Ahmedabad, Kolkata among new global hotspots

Ahmedabad, Kolkata among new global hotspots

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Look beyond Shanghai for the next big thing.

The new global hot spots for business

The new global hot spots for business

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

In search of the next big opportunity? From Poland to Brazil, a look at some of the world's second-tier cities that are becoming first-class destinations for business.

Sino-Indian military exercise put off

Sino-Indian military exercise put off

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

According to The New York Times, a Chinese military spokesman said the countries were unable to agree on a location for the drills.

Why the Japanese PM's visit is crucial

Why the Japanese PM's visit is crucial

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

'On the agenda: A nearly $100 billion Delhi-Mumbai fast track freight corridor, a similar corridor for Delhi and Kolkata, cooperation in counter-terrorism and security matters, and civil nuclear cooperation.'

China wants India, Pak to keep talking

China wants India, Pak to keep talking

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

Hu hoped that India and Pakistan would maintain the momentum of dialogue and jointly improve bilateral ties to promote peace, stability and development in South Asia.

Pune, 3rd fastest emerging global city

Pune, 3rd fastest emerging global city

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

They're off the beaten track, but businesses are starting to beat a path to their doors.

Wipro plans 3rd delivery centre in China

Wipro plans 3rd delivery centre in China

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Global IT giant, Wipro Technologies, will open a third delivery centre in China to cater to the growing needs of its multinational clients.

China delivers 2 JF-17 jets to Pakistan

China delivers 2 JF-17 jets to Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

The JF-17 Thunder aircraft, an advanced multi-role light combat aircraft, has been jointly developed by China and Pakistan.

Patience a virtue in China, India IT learns

Patience a virtue in China, India IT learns

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

TCS, Infosys, Satyam, and other Indian infotech outfits have been slow to take off in China. That may be about to change.

China approves 5 software export bases

China approves 5 software export bases

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

China has granted the "national software export base" status to its five more cities, entitling them to special treatment and financial support from the government, as part of its efforts to compete with India.

China drug firms plan JVs in India

China drug firms plan JVs in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

China drug firms plan JVs in India

'Trust levels between India and China are low'

'Trust levels between India and China are low'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Transcript of the chat on China by Srikanth Kondapalli.

'China's economic boom eluded the poor'

'China's economic boom eluded the poor'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

China's poverty line of $85 per capita net income a year is too low for subsistence and fails to deliver to 100 million poor the benefits of the country's unprecedented economic boom, a senior official has said.

China's women embrace the beautiful game

China's women embrace the beautiful game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Bucking dire predictions of domestic disharmony in China during soccer's World Cup finals, an online survey has revealed that more than 80 percent of Chinese women plan to watch at least some of the matches.

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