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Two students to embark on Arctic voyage

Two students to embark on Arctic voyage

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

As the world debates on measures to counter global warming, two young school students who recently won the title of "Indian Climate Champion" are all set to embark on an arctic voyage to study more about climate change.

Real's Sneijder out for three months

Real's Sneijder out for three months

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder will be out of action for around three months after a scan on his injured left knee on Monday, the Primera Liga club said. The Dutch international has damaged the internal lateral ligament but will not require surgery as had been feared.

Bigger the car, bigger the attitude

Bigger the car, bigger the attitude

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Dilip D'Souza on pretentious cars that cost way too much.

Japan fights global warming in 'aam aadmi' way

Japan fights global warming in 'aam aadmi' way

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Bicycles, car pools and fans are making a comeback into the lives of Japanese people battling soaring oil prices and global warming.

India wants to conclude trade pact with EFTA:Nath

India wants to conclude trade pact with EFTA:Nath

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

"Negotiations on the FTA will be commencing shortly. We believe that we will be able to conclude the EFTA trade agreement within one year," Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath told reporters in New Delhi after meeting Swiss Federal Counsellor Doris Leuthard. EFTA states include Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. It is an inter-governmental organisation to promote free trade and economic integration between the four nations.

Orange army South Africa bound

Orange army South Africa bound

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

The orange-clad army of Dutch fans can start booking flights for South Africa after the Netherlands became the first European nation to qualify for next year's World Cup finals with victory in Iceland on Saturday.

Foreign tourist arrivals: India ranked 42nd

Foreign tourist arrivals: India ranked 42nd

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

India ranked 42nd in international tourists arrivals in 2006, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. India recorded foreign tourist arrivals of 4.45 million. The top four countries of the world in terms of international tourist arrivals were France (79.1 million), Spain (58.5 million), USA (51.1 million) and China (49.6 million), she said. India was achieving a consistent high growth rate of 13.3%, 13.5% and 12.4% in 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.

Charlton fight back to draw with Everton

Charlton fight back to draw with Everton

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

Charlton Athletic stayed bottom of the Premier League after coming from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Everton at The Valley on Saturday.

Parsi genome project to probe longevity, cancer

Parsi genome project to probe longevity, cancer

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

More than 4,200 Parsis have so far given their blood samples for a genome project that aims at a comprehensive study of Zoroastrian individuals to explore the genetic basis of their longevity and higher incidence of breast cancer among their women.The first focus of the analysis would be breast cancer and diabetes. "The output of this work should be visible in 2011 on these two specific areas," said Dr Villoo Morawala-Patell, a Parsi and the brain behind the project.

India's airlines to see higher growth

India's airlines to see higher growth

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Higher economic growth and affordability will help Indian aviation firms register strong growth.

European flights resume after six-day shutdown

European flights resume after six-day shutdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Most of the European nations, including the United Kingdom and Germany, reopened their air space on Wednesday after an unprecedented six-day lockdown due to the Icelandic volcanic ash that stranded tens of thousands of passengers globally and caused airlines a loss of $1.7 billion.

Tough times for stranded air travellers

Tough times for stranded air travellers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The going has been tough for thousands of air travellers stranded at Delhi and Mumbai after volcanic ash from Iceland disrupted air traffic for six days with some struggling to report back to work and some postponing their dream holidays to Europe.

Ash crisis: Europe continues to remain no fly zone

Ash crisis: Europe continues to remain no fly zone

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

European skies were a virtual no-fly zone for a fourth day on Sunday, with volcanic ash drifting from Iceland reaching as far as Russia, stranding tens of thousands of people as over 17,000 flights were cancelled.

Kingfisher cancels UK flights, AI reschedules

Kingfisher cancels UK flights, AI reschedules

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

All flights into and out of the UK were cancelled for safety reasons, with all major airports ordered closed.

Married your cousin? You may have more kids!

Married your cousin? You may have more kids!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

A study has shown that closely related cousins who marry tend to have more children and grandchildren than others.

China wealth fund, Commerce Min to get new heads

China wealth fund, Commerce Min to get new heads

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Securities regulator Guo Shuqing is tipped to take the helm at the $482 billion state investment vehicle, China Investment Corp, and China's chief trade representative, Gao Hucheng, is seen running the Commerce Ministry, two sources with leadership ties told Reuters.

Bobby Fischer fact file

Bobby Fischer fact file

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

The American-born chess ace, who settled in Iceland in 2005 and was later granted Icelandic citizenship, died of an unspecified illness at the age of 64.

Former chess champion Bobby Fischer dies

Former chess champion Bobby Fischer dies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

The American-born chess ace, who settled in Iceland in 2005 and was later granted Icelandic citizenship, died of an unspecified illness at the age of 64.

Eto'o scores twice for Barca

Eto'o scores twice for Barca

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

Samuel Eto'o scored two late goals for Barcelona in a 4-0 romp at home to promoted Real Murcia in the Primera Liga on Saturday.

Q & A makes it to bestseller list

Q & A makes it to bestseller list

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

As the film crossed $200 million barrier worldwide this week following a terrific bump after its eight Oscar win, booksellers worldwide, especially in the UK, Australia and New Zealand are reporting big demand for the novel.

'India's fiscal consolidation gains wiped out'

'India's fiscal consolidation gains wiped out'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

After revising the sovereign outlook for India from stable to negative, Standard & Poor's Director for Sovereign and International Public Finance ratings Takahira Ogawa says the fiscal position holds the key to future course of action.

Raul makes 100th appearance for Spain

Raul makes 100th appearance for Spain

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Only goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta, who made 126 appearances between 1986 and 1998, has played more games for Spain than the 29-year-old.

Chinese, Indian economies 'smaller than thought'

Chinese, Indian economies 'smaller than thought'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

The economies of China and India are 40 per cent smaller than previously thought, according to new estimates published by the World Bank this week.

Close Brothers in takeover talks

Close Brothers in takeover talks

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Close Brothers, the UK investment bank that on Friday said it had been approached by suitors, is understood to be in talks with Orix, the Japanese financial group, and Tata, the Indian conglomerate.

Eto'o double fashions Barca win

Eto'o double fashions Barca win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

Samuel Eto'o led Barcelona to only their second away win of the season in a 3-0 victory over Valencia.

Market access: India plays hard ball at WTO

Market access: India plays hard ball at WTO

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

India has opposed a proposal by a group of industrialised countries led by the United States and the European Union at the World Trade Organization on addressing the issue of market access for industrial goods in the Doha trade negotiations.

Barca go second after Real Madrid draw

Barca go second after Real Madrid draw

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Leaders Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw away to promoted Real Murcia in the Primera Liga on Saturday, allowing arch-rivals Barcelona to close to within two points in the standings.

Sub-prime crisis may hit exports: FM

Sub-prime crisis may hit exports: FM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

The finance minister said said fortunately India remains largely insulated from the global turbulence caused by US sub-prime mortgage crisis. Huge capital inflow has pushed up the rupee by over 10 per cent this year, hurting exporters. The export growth has more than halved since last year.

Rising prices: FM for policy change

Rising prices: FM for policy change

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Expressing concerns over rising prices of essential commodities globally, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday favoured adjustments in domestic policies to contain inflation. Pointing to global oil prices touching new highs, the finance minister said: "It is important to factor in price increase and adjust our policies so that inflation doesn't get out of hand."

Tata-ISRO team to launch hydrogen car in 2008

Tata-ISRO team to launch hydrogen car in 2008

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

An agreement for the pilot project to see whether hydrogen can be used to fuel automobiles has been signed and the work started, said G Madhavan Nair, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation that builds satellites as also their launch vehicles.

India among 10 most gender-biased countries

India among 10 most gender-biased countries

Rediff.com11 Nov 2007

The countries ranked below India include Bahrain, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Iran, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Benin, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Pakistan, Chad and Yemen with the lowest gender equality of 45.1 per cent.

India ranks dismal 120th in gender gap report

India ranks dismal 120th in gender gap report

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

In economic terms the gap is 39.8 per cent, while educationally Indian women trail at least 81.9 per cent behind the men, in terms of health the gap is at a huge 93.1 per cent, while political participation gap lies at 22.7 per cent.

New Year resolutions: It's not so hard

New Year resolutions: It's not so hard

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

It's not so hard when you share the work. Happy 2009.

Beware! These stocks are going to zero

Beware! These stocks are going to zero

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Analysts aiming to steer investors clear of disaster are pointing fingers at those companies that seem to be headed for bankruptcy

Obama and the one dollar bill

Obama and the one dollar bill

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

All kinds of people have tremendous expectations of Obama in the years ahead. If he manages to live up to anywhere close to the hype and hope, he could one day be declared a great president --and find himself on a piece of US currency.

Man United favourites, close fight in prospect

Man United favourites, close fight in prospect

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Manchester United may be the bookies' favourites to defend their Premier League crown but after a summer of big spending there are no safe bets this season.

Sachin proudest possession of India: Roebuck

Sachin proudest possession of India: Roebuck

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Paying rich tribute to Sachin Tendulkar, who completes 20 glorious years in international cricket on Sunday, noted columnist Peter Roebuck described the champion Indian batsman as the most satisfying cricketer of his generation and the proudest possession of India.

F1 governing body proposes sweeping cost cuts

F1 governing body proposes sweeping cost cuts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Formula One's governing body has proposed radical cost-cutting measures, including the possible use of standard engines from 2010, to help teams survive the global financial storm.In a letter to the 10 teams ahead of a meeting with International Automobile Federation (FIA) President Max Mosley in Geneva next week, the governing body put forward a five-year plan of action.

France, Italy settle for draws

France, Italy settle for draws

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

Spain, Germany and England all chalked up victories in their qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup on Saturday.