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Russia promises oil to India

Russia promises oil to India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

Russia has promised India four to five million tonnes of crude oil annually from its Far East Siberian oil fields if it fails to accommodate ONGC Videsh Ltd in Yuganskneftegaz, the core asset of Yukos that has been acquired by Russian state-owned Ros

Ban on JuD high point of Indian diplomacy at UN

Ban on JuD high point of Indian diplomacy at UN

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Aggressive diplomacy and a well prepared case against the JuD, parent organisation of Lashkar-e-Tayiba, led to Security Council's decision to call for worldwide freezing of its assets and putting four LeT leaders on a list of terrorists subject to sanctions, including ban on foreign travel. The case prepared by India was so convincing that even China, which bailed out Pakistan and prevented ban being imposed on earlier occasions, decided to go along.

Insects can be alternative nutrition source: FAO

Insects can be alternative nutrition source: FAO

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

Edible insects such as caterpillars and grubs should be considered an alternative source of nutrition in the effort to overcome food insecurity in central African countries, a new study by the United Nations food agency has said.

Taking Tintin to court

Taking Tintin to court

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Brussels' gently warm summer days draw thronging crowds out to Cinquantenaire Park, a generous green sprawl a stone's throw away from the European Union headquarters. The scents of vanilla and caramel float from waffle vendor vans and the excited shrieks of toddlers mucking about in sandpits punctuate the air.

No Rumble in the Jungle for Ali and Frazier

No Rumble in the Jungle for Ali and Frazier

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Laila Ali will not fight Jacqui Frazier in Kinshasa on the 30th anniversary of the "Rumble in the Jungle".

Three die in crush

Three die in crush

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

Meet General Bikram Singh, the new Army chief

Meet General Bikram Singh, the new Army chief

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The 25th general to lead the world's second largest army is one of its most decorated serving soldiers today.

Song nets Cameroon winner

Song nets Cameroon winner

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

The Cameroon captain's header gave his country a 2-1 win over Benin in their World Cup qualifying match.

Foreign buyouts a boost for FMCG firms

Foreign buyouts a boost for FMCG firms

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

In the last two years, a clutch of home-grown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies sought growth by acquiring companies overseas.

Anju disappoints with three foul jumps

Anju disappoints with three foul jumps

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Anju Bobby George broke a billion hearts on Tuesday when she failed to qualify for the final of the women's long jump at the Beijing Olympics after three consecutive foul jumps.

AAG: Indian boxers advance

AAG: Indian boxers advance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

Diwakar Prasad and Harpal Singh progressed into the semifinals of their respective boxing events.

Amnesty slams US abuse

Amnesty slams US abuse

Rediff.com25 May 2005

India committed to UN missions: Sibal

India committed to UN missions: Sibal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

India shares a good relationship with the US and was not under any pressure to send troops to Iraq, the foreign secretary said.

Violence mars African WC qualifiers

Violence mars African WC qualifiers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Baboor, Kalam win easily

Baboor, Kalam win easily

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Indians impressed on the opening day of the World TT championships, with three of the five players in action winning their preliminary matches.

India elected to UN rights body

India elected to UN rights body

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

It got the maximum number of votes [47] in a secret ballot.

To the passenger on seat 16D

To the passenger on seat 16D

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

I don't know if you remember me. In fact, I'm not too sure if you'd remember any of your co-passengers in the flight you took from Mumbai to Delhi on Tuesday. You see, you were way to busy being your boorish best.

PM on the G8 summit

PM on the G8 summit

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Human Rights Watch pans Pakistan

Human Rights Watch pans Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Washington's unemployed

Washington's unemployed

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Solano inspires Peru fight-back

Solano inspires Peru fight-back

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

Peru fought back to draw 2-2 with Colombia in the Copa America.

Nigeria, Senegal fail to qualify

Nigeria, Senegal fail to qualify

Rediff.com9 Oct 2005

A legendary peacemaker passes away

A legendary peacemaker passes away

Rediff.com4 Nov 2003

Will we be the keepers of peace?

Will we be the keepers of peace?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

How to treat coloured people

How to treat coloured people

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

Which is the world's oldest diamond?

Which is the world's oldest diamond?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about the diamond industry.

Ban Ki-Moon lauds India's role in the UN

Ban Ki-Moon lauds India's role in the UN

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

In his first visit to India after taking over office, Ban Ki-Moon recalled India's long and glorious association with India and said, 'throughout these many decades, India has given its best to the United Nations and to the world -- its best economists, doctors and engineers, its most promising ideas.'

India's LDCs

India's LDCs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

France squad

France squad

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

France squad penpix for Euro 2008.

The spoils of war

The spoils of war

Rediff.com22 Mar 2003

King, Gandhi ideals must guide us: Obama

King, Gandhi ideals must guide us: Obama

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

United States President Barack Obama received the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize at a glittering ceremony at Oslo City Hall on December 10.In his speech after receiving the award, Obama justified the use of force against extremists to protect his country. But he added that the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King "must always be the North Star that guides us on our journey."