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Climate change: World Bank predicts DISASTER

Climate change: World Bank predicts DISASTER

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

In a major report prepared for the World Bank by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Climate Analytics, the rise in temperature will trigger a cascade of cataclysmic changes that include extreme heat-waves, declining global food stocks and a sea-level rise affecting hundreds of millions of people.

US moves to trilateral assistance with India

US moves to trilateral assistance with India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

With India emerging as a global economic power, the US assistance with India is now moving from bilateral to trilateral one, US officials have said.

Govt for easing aviation rule to link smaller nations

Govt for easing aviation rule to link smaller nations

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The SOEC clause says only airlines owned by a country or its citizens can fly from the nation concerned to India and use the quota of seats allotted under a bilateral pact between the countries.

IOC, GAIL looking at equity stake in Africa LNG projects: Reddy

IOC, GAIL looking at equity stake in Africa LNG projects: Reddy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

State-owned Indian Oil Corp and GAIL Ltd are looking at picking up an equity stake in LNG projects in Africa to meet growing energy needs of the country, Oil Minister S Jaipal Reddy said on Friday.

Indian Ocean rim group pledges to jointly combat piracy

Indian Ocean rim group pledges to jointly combat piracy

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Concerned at growing sea piracy in the Indian Ocean, particularly off the Horn of Africa, the Indian Ocean RIM - Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) on Tuesday pledged to jointly combat the menace through sharing of information and technical assistance.

20 best nations to live in

20 best nations to live in

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Latin America has the largest income inequality, although it is more equitable than sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia in life expectancy and schooling, states a UNDP report.

India's demand gives support to int'l coal prices

India's demand gives support to int'l coal prices

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The strong demand for coal will continue, as India fails to produce as much fuel as it targets.

Videocon Mobile moves to gain subscribers

Videocon Mobile moves to gain subscribers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

The operator is planning to turn aggressive in adding subscribers.

Gas giants in a 'draining' battle

Gas giants in a 'draining' battle

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

ONGC takes Reliance to court, alleging years of stealing from its offshore block and a sleeping govt, right after it was agreed there would be a probe by experts.

Six Indian pugilists enter last four in Cuba meet

Six Indian pugilists enter last four in Cuba meet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

As many as six Indian boxers entered the semi-finals of the 41st Giraldo Crdova Cardin Memorial Boxing Tournament in Havana, Cuba.

Rio to de-list Riversdale from Australian bourse

Rio to de-list Riversdale from Australian bourse

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Global mining major Rio Tinto on Wednesday said it will de-list Riversdale, in which Tata Steel holds more than 26 per cent stake, from Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), after the completion process of of its takeover offer on May 6, if it is not extended.

India, Africa target $70 bn trade by 2015

India, Africa target $70 bn trade by 2015

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Currently, trade between India and Africa stands at about $45 billion.

African Nations Cup qualifier: Ivory coast cruise

African Nations Cup qualifier: Ivory coast cruise

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Didier Drogba scored twice to maintain the Ivory Coast's perfect start to the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifiers on Sunday while other top contenders Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia also won.

RINL to invest Rs 3,046 cr to boost capacity

RINL to invest Rs 3,046 cr to boost capacity

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Entire outlay would be funded through internal and extra budgetary resources, it added.

Tata Steel ups Riversdale stake

Tata Steel ups Riversdale stake

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Prior to Rio Tinto's $3.9-billion offer for Riversdale in December 2010, Tata Steel had 24.4 per cent stake in the company, now at over 26 per cent.

NMDC eyes Australian mines

NMDC eyes Australian mines

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Iron ore miner NMDC is set to buy two Australian iron ore mines

Should pharma MNCs be peeved?

Should pharma MNCs be peeved?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

In spite of all their complaints, pharma MNCs have been gaining market share in India. And this growth has come largely with generics.

Tata Steel Europe struggles to make good

Tata Steel Europe struggles to make good

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The latest results suggest Tata Steel Europe may have lost pricing power, though production and turnover are up.

'The image of Modi as a tough taskmaster is completely wrong'

'The image of Modi as a tough taskmaster is completely wrong'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

'Our intentions are clear. If I keep all the acquired land under the ownership of the government, why do you raise questions about my intentions?' 'One achievement of my ministry would be the gas pricing policy. Two, we made a delivery mechanism (for domestic LPG) which is the largest in the world. We are crediting money to the poor directly. It is the biggest structure of direct subsidy transfer.' 'It is very easy to work with Modi. He gives everyone a chance in decision-making. I have become a minister for the very first time, but if we want to raise any issues in the Cabinet, we have full freedom to do so.' The second and final part of Union Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's exclusive interview with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

Central Bank of India is 100 years old!

Central Bank of India is 100 years old!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

The Central Bank of India which is marking its centenary celebrations starting from today, plans to open branches oversees and achieve core banking solution (CBS) in all its existing branches, a top company official has said.

HPCL to buy oil & gas block in Africa

HPCL to buy oil & gas block in Africa

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

It is in talks with a local player for a discovered asset so that it can have a ready cash flow in one or two years.

Review: Johnny English Reborn isn't funny

Review: Johnny English Reborn isn't funny

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Rowan Atkinson doesn't get it right this time.

Dutch coaches make a mark around the world

Dutch coaches make a mark around the world

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Blunt manners, a willingness to adapt to local surroundings and the love of adventurous, attacking soccer make Dutch coaches favourites around the world.

52 global firms keen to ally with Coal India

52 global firms keen to ally with Coal India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Coal India said 52 global companies have expressed interest in partnering with it for acquiring mines overseas, especially in Australia, Mozambique and Indonesia.

CIL offtake pact: Peabody, 11 others to bid

CIL offtake pact: Peabody, 11 others to bid

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Besides offtake pact, the navratna firm has planned equity infusion and forming joint ventures to expand its global footprint.

Africa's most wanted terrorist killed in Somalia

Africa's most wanted terrorist killed in Somalia

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Fazul Abdullah Mohammed was stopped at a roadblock manned by forces of the Somali transitional government, but he sped through, forcing the troops to shoot him.

China's Wuhan to invest in Tata-CSN venture

China's Wuhan to invest in Tata-CSN venture

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

After signing on Tata Steel in 2007 and Brazil's CSN in 2009, Riversdale has roped in China's Wuhan Iron and Steel Corporation (Wisco).

Sensex ends below 18,000

Sensex ends below 18,000

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Lively Danny delivers for Portugal, Spain thrash Poland

Lively Danny delivers for Portugal, Spain thrash Poland

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Portugal winger Danny took full advantage of the opportunity presented by an injury to Nani on Tuesday with a goal and an assist in his team's 3-0 win over Mozambique in their final friendly before the World Cup.

Quieroz returns for unfinished World Cup business

Quieroz returns for unfinished World Cup business

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Born in Mozambique and a former coach of the South African soccer side, Portugal's Carlos Queiroz has flown to the Rainbow Nation countless times but said Sunday's flight to the World Cup finals was a unique moment and the culmination of an old dream.

Terrorists likely to attack SA during WC: reports

Terrorists likely to attack SA during WC: reports

Rediff.com30 May 2010

South Africa may fall victim to a terrorist attack during the World Cup it is hosting in less than two weeks, according to a report in the Sunday Times, quoting an investigative group and other sources.

Companies facing huge debts run by billionaires!

Companies facing huge debts run by billionaires!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Several high profile companies are burdened with losses, mounting debt and have a huge load of operational costs.

Questions India needs to ask on world biodiversity day

Questions India needs to ask on world biodiversity day

Rediff.com22 May 2013

India is the chair of Convention on Biological Diversity till 2014. India has the chance to lead the world with setting high standards on biodiversity protection within India and with operations outside. We should also shift our energy paradigm slowly away from dirty destructive practice of coal mining into cleaner sources of energy, says Nandikesh Sivalingam.

Sonalika plans two assembly lines in Africa

Sonalika plans two assembly lines in Africa

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Auto maker Sonalika Group on Thursday said it is looking to set up two assembly lines for producing tractors in East and South African regions as it aims to double exports turnover to Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion) within three years.

Navy nabs 61 Somali pirates after on Arabian Sea

Navy nabs 61 Somali pirates after on Arabian Sea

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

In a major operation, the Indian Navy intercepted a pirate mother ship, rescuing 13 crew members, and arrested 61 Somali sea brigands nearly 600 nautical miles off the western coast. "Vega 5, a pirate mother vessel, was intercepted by fast attack craft INS Kalpeni and 61 pirates were apprehended and 13 crew members rescued," a Navy spokesperson said on Monday. The pirates and their ship were being brought to Mumbai for further investigations, the spokesperson said.

Indian firms on aggressive buying

Indian firms on aggressive buying

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

List of companies seeking to secure a share of the resources pie includes downstream users as well as public sector companies.

Indian Ocean rim group hopes India can revive regional body

Indian Ocean rim group hopes India can revive regional body

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

The Indian Ocean group hoped to reconnect the old linkages but it has not been easy to do so due to large difference in the economic development of member countries. Shubha Singh reports.

Tata Steel to invest Rs 5,700 cr for expansion

Tata Steel to invest Rs 5,700 cr for expansion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Tata Steel plans to expand capacity to 10 million tonnes at Jamshedpur by August 2011 from 6.8 million tonnes.

Living, loving the Big Apple

Living, loving the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

In this special presentation, Rediff.com / India Abroad writers amalgamate various perspectives; assimilate diverse experiences to gauge the pulse of New York City.

Nigeria advance, Egypt maintain perfect record

Nigeria advance, Egypt maintain perfect record

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Nigeria thrashed Mozambique 3-0 to join champions Egypt in the knockout phase of the African Nations Cup from Group C on Wednesday.