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India sees sluggish growth in foreign tourist arrivals

India sees sluggish growth in foreign tourist arrivals

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The number of foreign tourists coming to India grew a modest four per cent between January and December 2013, coinciding with women travellers' perception on the country as a safe destination hitting rock bottom.

Rosberg on pole for his home German GP

Rosberg on pole for his home German GP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Formula One leader Nico Rosberg put Mercedes on pole position for his home German Grand Prix on Saturday after a brake failure dumped title rival and team mate Lewis Hamilton out of qualifying.

Rosberg leads Mercedes lockout with Spanish pole

Rosberg leads Mercedes lockout with Spanish pole

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg gave Mercedes their third pole position in succession on Saturday with a front row lockout at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix.

Why Tamil Nadu is one of the best states for doing business

Why Tamil Nadu is one of the best states for doing business

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Despite small hiccups, Tamil Nadu is a state with an urban outlook on life and where laws still work.

Massa on pole as Williams celebrate Austrian sweep

Massa on pole as Williams celebrate Austrian sweep

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

It was the first time this season that Mercedes had failed to take pole and Sunday's race will be Williams's first start from the front of the grid since Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado in Spain in 2012.

Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM

Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

US-based technology major IBM is contesting a claim of the revenue department which has increased the company's taxable income substantially to around Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion).

Nokia's Chennai plant may be left out of Microsoft deal

Nokia's Chennai plant may be left out of Microsoft deal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Finnish phone maker Nokia may have to exclude its Chennai plant from the $7.2 billion deal with Microsoft if tax issues facing the India unit are not resolved by next week.

Bearded men are more likely to cheat: Women, please note!

Bearded men are more likely to cheat: Women, please note!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

According to a study, men with facial hair are more likely to cheat on their partners and get into fights than clean shaven men.

Chinese company flies plane using new biofuel

Chinese company flies plane using new biofuel

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

An Airbus A320, owned by China Eastern Airlines, landed at Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport this morning after completing an 85-minute journey using Sinopec's new aviation fuel, the company said in a statement.

India among world's LEAST peaceful nations

India among world's LEAST peaceful nations

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The Global Peace Index 2011 notes that while several countries experienced improved levels of peacefulness, others, notably those in North Africa and the Middle East that have been swept up in the political turmoil of the "Arab Spring", have experienced sharp falls in their peacefulness.

Nokia shareholders expected to approve Microsoft deal

Nokia shareholders expected to approve Microsoft deal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Nokia agreed in September to sell its devices and services business and license its patents to Microsoft for 5.44 billion euros after failing to recover from a late start in smartphones.

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Team by team prospects for the 2016 Formula One season.

India records 1,75,000 innovations at grassroot level

India records 1,75,000 innovations at grassroot level

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Speaking at the Global Innovation and Technology Alliance Platform in New Delhi, T Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology said, India has captured a grassroot innovation system through formal structures.

Ferrari pay tribute to departing Massa

Ferrari pay tribute to departing Massa

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Felipe Massa said farewell to thousands of Ferrari fans in Italy on Sunday and received a trophy nearly as tall as him to celebrate his time with the Formula One team.

Formula One: Kimi Raikkonen to miss last two races of season

Formula One: Kimi Raikkonen to miss last two races of season

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Kimi Raikkonen will miss the last two races of the Formula One season in Texas and Brazil after deciding to have back surgery next week, the Lotus driver's manager said on Sunday.

Hamilton takes second F1 title in style

Hamilton takes second F1 title in style

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Britain's Lewis Hamilton became Formula One world champion for the second time after winning the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday.

Xavi, Alba return for Barca's Champions League tie

Xavi, Alba return for Barca's Champions League tie

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Barcelona's Xavi and Jordi Alba have both recovered from hamstring strains and were included in their squad on Sunday for the trip to play Paris St Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Euro Qualifiers: Ireland stun Germany; Portugal seal spot

Euro Qualifiers: Ireland stun Germany; Portugal seal spot

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Ireland stunned world champions Germany 1-0 thanks to Shane Long's 70th-minute strike on Thursday to throw Euro 2016 qualifying Group D game.

Spain back on track as big guns hit the target

Spain back on track as big guns hit the target

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Europe's top teams took important steps towards next year's World Cup finals in Brazil with qualifying victories on Tuesday, notably world champions Spain who scored a hugely significant 1-0 win over France in Paris.

Nokia seeks arbitration to settle Rs 21,000 cr tax dispute

Nokia seeks arbitration to settle Rs 21,000 cr tax dispute

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The arbitration clause is present in almost 95 per cent of corporate agreements, according to tax and audit firm Ernst & Young.

2,000 Nokia workers opt for a golden handshake: Sources

2,000 Nokia workers opt for a golden handshake: Sources

Rediff.com10 May 2014

The Department refused to allow transfer of the plant till the dues claimed by the department are not remitted by the company.

'Nokia's demise will spur Finnish start-ups'

'Nokia's demise will spur Finnish start-ups'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Earlier, there was one giant in Finland, now, there are two - Nokia and Microsoft, said Alexander Stubb, Finland's minister of foreign trade.

Mexico coach Vucetich gets the boot

Mexico coach Vucetich gets the boot

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Mexico's national coach Victor Vucetich says he has been notified by the country's soccer federation that he is no longer in the job, according to an interview posted on Thursday night on ESPN.com.

France to lodge complaint over unfair WC playoff seeding

France to lodge complaint over unfair WC playoff seeding

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

France believe the seeding system is unfair for the World Cup playoffs in November and plan to ask football's ruling body FIFA to review it ahead of next week's draw.

First Impressions: Nokia's CHEAPEST Windows 8 phone

First Impressions: Nokia's CHEAPEST Windows 8 phone

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Nokia Lumia 520 at just 139 euros or Rs 9,800 has potential to challenge its Android rivals.

Benzema hits out at 'unfair' criticism over poor work ethic

Benzema hits out at 'unfair' criticism over poor work ethic

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

France striker Karim Benzema hit out at those who questioned his work ethic as he tried to play down Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelloti's suggestion that he shies away from hard work.

Alcatel-Lucent to cut 10,000 jobs

Alcatel-Lucent to cut 10,000 jobs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent unveiled plans on Tuesday to cut an overall 10,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2015, hoping to save 1 billion euros ($1.36 billion) and turn the company around after years of losses.

India slips in Global Networked Readiness Index

India slips in Global Networked Readiness Index

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

At 89th, India is the lowest-ranked among the BRICS.

UK citizens can visit 173 countries without visa, Indians 52

UK citizens can visit 173 countries without visa, Indians 52

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

UK citizens are at par with those from Finland and Sweden for visa-free access.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Sharapova, Djokovic ease into 3rd round

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Sharapova, Djokovic ease into 3rd round

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic outclassed Finland's Jarkko Nieminen 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 to move safely into the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday.

Wrestling World C'ships: Sandeep scripts historic win with bronze in Greco Roman

Wrestling World C'ships: Sandeep scripts historic win with bronze in Greco Roman

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Grappler Sandeep Tulsi Yadav created history by winning India's first-ever medal in the Greco-Roman category of the Senior World Wrestling Championships after beating Serbia's Aleksandar Maksimovic in the 66kg division in Budapest on Sunday.

Armenia, Kazakhstan among 32 nations in race to host Euro 2020

Armenia, Kazakhstan among 32 nations in race to host Euro 2020

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Thirty-two countries, ranging from Finland and Sweden to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Macedonia and Kazakhstan, have declared interest in hosting matches at Euro 2020 which will be staged across the continent.

Hamilton wins as Mercedes take constructors' title

Hamilton wins as Mercedes take constructors' title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural Russian Formula One Grand Prix and extended his championship lead on Sunday in a Mercedes one-two that clinched the team's first constructors' title.

Indian-origin Perumal brain behind biggest 'fixing' in Aus football

Indian-origin Perumal brain behind biggest 'fixing' in Aus football

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The world's biggest match-fixer, Indian-origin Wilson Raj Perumal is suspected of masterminding the rigging of Australian professional football, the biggest in the nation's history, even while he was under Hungarian police protection in Europe.

Hamilton wins Bahrain thriller for Mercedes

Hamilton wins Bahrain thriller for Mercedes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Britain's Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling duel with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg.

Rosberg ends Hamilton's pole run in Bahrain

Rosberg ends Hamilton's pole run in Bahrain

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg put Mercedes on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday and ended team mate Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a hat-trick.

30 safest airlines in the world

30 safest airlines in the world

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at 30 safest airlines in the world.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for Oct-Dec quarter

India most optimistic on hiring plans for Oct-Dec quarter

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released today by ManpowerGroup, the hiring pace for the upcoming quarter has rebound from both, last quarter and a year ago at this time.

CL Roundup: Mueller's penalty gives Bayern win; Porto's Martinez steals show

CL Roundup: Mueller's penalty gives Bayern win; Porto's Martinez steals show

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Bayern Munich carved out a 1-0 win at CSKA Moscow on Tuesday thanks to Thomas Mueller's first-half penalty in the strangely muted atmosphere of a cold, damp and deserted Khimki Arena.

Microsoft to acquire Nokia handset business for $7.2 bn

Microsoft to acquire Nokia handset business for $7.2 bn

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Finland's Nokia, once the undisputed leader in mobile phones, has been struggling to respond to the challenge from smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung.