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MV Rezzak tragedy: Search operation all at sea

MV Rezzak tragedy: Search operation all at sea

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

A fresh search operation by the Turkish authorities to trace any possible survivors of the Panamanian registered ship MV Rezzak that went missing in the Black Sea on February 18 with 25 Indian crew on board is yet to yield any result.

A word of caution on EU's trade agreement

A word of caution on EU's trade agreement

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Tough intellectual property rights sought by the EU in its free trade agreement with India have set off global protests

Asian nations unite against spurious drugs trade

Asian nations unite against spurious drugs trade

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

The initiative will include special training for Customs and drug regulatory officials to identify spurious drugs, their origin, distribution chain and follow-up action to raid premises and book culprits, in coordination with regulatory and police officials of various countries.

N-deal critic Berman's stance crucial for Cong nod

N-deal critic Berman's stance crucial for Cong nod

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Even as the United States Senate has scheduled a quick hearing on the India-US nuclear deal, all eyes are on the House of Representatives whose Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman, a vocal critic of the pact, is yet to take a call on having a similar process."Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been lobbying furiously for the India deal, which appears to hinge on whether the White House can persuade Republican Howard Berman," said a local paper.

New markets open for Indian drug companies

New markets open for Indian drug companies

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The changes would be immediately effective in countries like Columbia, South Korea, Peru and Panama, where FTAs are in the final stages of approval.

Global cashew body to boost trade formed

Global cashew body to boost trade formed

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Cashew growers can soon expect some positive changes in cashewnut trade following the formation of a global alliance on this front.

Why govt should scrap Adani's Mundra plan

Why govt should scrap Adani's Mundra plan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

By refusing permission for the proposed ship-breaking facility, India can send a categorical message to the foreign ship owning countries that they should keep their own waste and recycle

Investing? Check out the Latin America Fund

Investing? Check out the Latin America Fund

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Most of the Latin American countries have a better current account balance, have huge export potential and their combined foreign exchange reserves are higher than that of India's.

'Pakistani national confesses role in 9/11 plot'

'Pakistani national confesses role in 9/11 plot'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Mohammad and a few of his cohorts are under closed door military proceedings at the Guantanamo Bay Naval station in which no access to the media has been permitted.

Offshoring: India rules the world

Offshoring: India rules the world

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

India is the world's leading offshore services location according to the Global Services Location Index, the latest annual survey by global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

Argentina go top of FIFA world ranking list

Argentina go top of FIFA world ranking list

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

They climbed from third to first place partly as a result of their 1-0 win over France in February and partly because older results have expired and are no longer used for the points evaluation.

And you thought Paris was the best

And you thought Paris was the best

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

Indian golf on fast track, says Jeev

Indian golf on fast track, says Jeev

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Former Asian number one Jeev Milkha Singh, making an appearance at the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters this week, says golf in India will continue to be the fastest growing sport with the inclusion of top class events in the country

Textile exports at Rs 13,352 cr in Apr-May

Textile exports at Rs 13,352 cr in Apr-May

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Textile exports from India grew 17.9 per cent in the first two months of this fiscal to touch Rs 13,352 crore (Rs 133.52 billion), according to an official.

Inside look: The choppy Rs 3600 cr VVIP copter deal

Inside look: The choppy Rs 3600 cr VVIP copter deal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Ajai Shukla gives the inside story of the controversial AW-101 helicopter deal and finds that corruption is endemic to overseas defence deals in India

India: World's No.1 banana grower?

India: World's No.1 banana grower?

Rediff.com4 May 2006

Gay completes sprint double

Gay completes sprint double

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

The American became only the third man to win both the 100 and 200 at a world championships.

Isinbayeva, Jelimo light up Beijing

Isinbayeva, Jelimo light up Beijing

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

A world record pole vault for Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva and an electrifying 800 meters run by 18-year-old Kenyan Pamela Jelimo lit up the Bird's Nest Stadium on Monday evening.

Ship sinks off Bengal coast

Ship sinks off Bengal coast

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

Telefonica Mobiles plans India foray

Telefonica Mobiles plans India foray

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Carl E Taylor, a crusader for public health

Carl E Taylor, a crusader for public health

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Carl E Taylor, an internationally reputed healthcare expert born in Landour (now in Uttarakhand) and a lifelong lover of India, died in the United States last month of prostate cancer.

McBride strike gives US victory

McBride strike gives US victory

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

160 dead in Venezuela plane crash

160 dead in Venezuela plane crash

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Plane crash in Venezuela kills all 160 on board

Where we want to go in 2007

Where we want to go in 2007

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Looking forward at the top destinations for 2007.

Mexico, US win again

Mexico, US win again

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

Imports: India takes most safeguard measures

Imports: India takes most safeguard measures

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

India, which is the world's largest user of anti-dumping measures, also tops the list of countries that have taken the maximum number of safeguard actions such as restricting imports of a product to protect the domestic industry.

Al Qaeda alert in Nicaragua

Al Qaeda alert in Nicaragua

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Cabinet clears Sethusamudram canal project

Cabinet clears Sethusamudram canal project

Rediff.com20 May 2005

Announcing the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs decision, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said a Special Purpose Vehicle would be set up for the project.

ONGC to buy crude carrier

ONGC to buy crude carrier

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Headley, Knott enter cricket's Hall of Fame

Headley, Knott enter cricket's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Two greats of the game, George Headley and Alan Knott, were formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the second ODI between England and Australia at Lord's, London on Sunday

Powell equals 100m world record

Powell equals 100m world record

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

The 23-year-old Jamaican destroyed his rivals in Zurich to equal the record of 9.77 seconds he shares with American Justin Gatlin.

Umpires appeal for new dress code

Umpires appeal for new dress code

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

Officials of the Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers in England want white coats and ties scrapped.

World's most expensive cruises

World's most expensive cruises

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Spendy itineraries, from Antarctica to the Baltic.

The scheming US megacorps

The scheming US megacorps

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Why dollar is official currency in many nations

Why dollar is official currency in many nations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Stability is one of the major factors that explains why a number of countries have adopted the U.S. dollar as official currency.

Why Chinese PLA must be laughing on Vodafone judgement

Why Chinese PLA must be laughing on Vodafone judgement

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

"Smiling tiger may look friendly but is very dangerous." That is how an US Senate Committee Chairman, Senator Fred Thompson said about China Resource Enterprise (CRE). In its investigation into China's attempts to influence the 1996 US presidential campaign, the Committee identified CRE as a conduit for "espionage - economic, political and military for China." Incidentally CRE is owned by the Chinese army, the PLA.

Babies used to transport drugs

Babies used to transport drugs

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

ABC News reported Thursday that US agents had unearthed a drug ring that used babies to smuggle in cocaine and heroin.

I miss the action in India: Lee

I miss the action in India: Lee

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

Frustrated and disappointed. That's how Brett Lee felt having to watch Australia take the field at Gwalior while he was sitting at home.