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Wipro Consumer eyes the Philippines' bulging middle

Wipro Consumer eyes the Philippines' bulging middle

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Plans to enter the Southeast Asian market through acquisition.

Women's WC: Spain crush Costa Rica in group opener

Women's WC: Spain crush Costa Rica in group opener

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Spain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica

Fragile security in South China Sea threat to good order at sea: Navy chief

Fragile security in South China Sea threat to good order at sea: Navy chief

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

There have been growing global concerns over China's sweeping claims of sovereignty over all of the South China Sea, a huge source of hydrocarbons.

Asian Games: Aman wins bronze: Bajrang returns empty-handed

Asian Games: Aman wins bronze: Bajrang returns empty-handed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Sonam Malik (65kg) and Kiran (76kg) also lost their respective semi-finals in the women's competition to go out of the gold medal race as four of the five Indians in action fell at the last-four stage.

After killing 49 in Philippines, Super Typhoon Mangkhut hits China

After killing 49 in Philippines, Super Typhoon Mangkhut hits China

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

South China regions including Guangdong, Hainan and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region were affected by strong gales and heavy downpours on Sunday morning.

Philippines terror plot foiled

Philippines terror plot foiled

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday, September 29.

Alternatives to China: Vietnam, India slug it out for semiconductor investments

Alternatives to China: Vietnam, India slug it out for semiconductor investments

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

India and Vietnam are vying with each other to woo semiconductor companies to their country. With the tension between the US and China escalating, and Taiwan getting vulnerable both countries are trying to present themselves as alternative destinations for global players. Vietnam, which started the effort as early as 2010, has got a leg-up after US President Joe Biden's visit last month.

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Yokohama beat Shandong to book Asian Champions League last 16 berth

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2.

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's singles tennis players will return empty-handed from the Asian Games for the first time since 2006.

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India, the US and 12 other members of the IPEF grouping have signed a supply chain resilience agreement that would help mitigate risks of economic disruptions from supply chain shocks and improve crisis coordination. The agreement would help member countries like India to reduce their dependence on China and provide timely information to the IPEF member countries about potential supply disruptions. The COVID outbreak severely disrupted the global supply chain, as most countries were dependent on China for various products like pharma raw materials.

Blast in Philippine President's hometown kills 12

Blast in Philippine President's hometown kills 12

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The blast occurred in the centre of Davao, close to one of the city's top hotels and a major university.

Can China Win A War With US?

Can China Win A War With US?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

According to the Pentagon report, the PLA is creating options for dissuading, deterring, and defeating external intervention in the Indo-Pacific region.

5.9 quake jolts Philippines; 23 injured

5.9 quake jolts Philippines; 23 injured

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude rocked southern Philippines on Friday, causing widespread panic and injuring at least 23 people in different incidents, including a stampede.

Exports dip 2.6% in Sep; trade deficit narrows to $19.37 bn

Exports dip 2.6% in Sep; trade deficit narrows to $19.37 bn

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Exports contracted by 2.6 per cent to $34.47 billion in September even as the country's merchandise trade deficit narrows to $19.37 billion during the month under review, according to the government data released on Friday. Easing commodity prices helped in cutting down the country's import bill by 15 per cent to $53.84 billion in September, the 10th consecutive month of decline. During April-September this fiscal, exports contracted by 8.77 per cent to $211.4 billion.

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The prime minister will have a tight schedule in the Philippines as besides attending the 15th ASEAN-India summit and 12th East Asia summit on November 14, he will have a series of other engagements including bilateral meetings with several leaders.

In PHOTOS: 6.8 earthquake jolts Philippines

In PHOTOS: 6.8 earthquake jolts Philippines

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

The quake struck about 70 kilometers from the coastal city of Dumaguete on the Philippine island of Negros, the US Geological Survey said.

Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

Asian Games: Nagal, Raina in quarters; Ramkumar, Bhosale lose

Asian Games: Nagal, Raina in quarters; Ramkumar, Bhosale lose

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Counter-puncher Sumit Nagal blunted the challenge of big-serving Beibit Zhukayev with his perseverance while Ankita Raina outgunned Adithya P Karunaratne without fuss as the two Indians inched closer to singles medals.

Wipro centre in the Philippines

Wipro centre in the Philippines

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Wipro BPO has opened a centre in Cebu, the Philippines, as a part of its global strategy.

Philippines coup warning

Philippines coup warning

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

There is confusion around the registration guidelines and the cut-off dates for acquiring the degrees.

Tech Mahindra starts BPO biz in Philippines

Tech Mahindra starts BPO biz in Philippines

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The name of the company could not be disclosed as per the confidentiality clauses of the agreement inked by Tech Mahindra.

Typhoon Pablo rips through Philippines

Typhoon Pablo rips through Philippines

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Nearly 200,000 people have been rendered homeless and 475 confirmed dead after the Philippines' worst typhoon this year, officials said on Wednesday, as the government appealed for international help.

TCS opens BPO centre in Philippines

TCS opens BPO centre in Philippines

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

This is the company's first business process outsourcing centre in the South-East Asia and the latest addition to the company's Global Network Delivery Model, Tata Consultancy Services said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

In the coming months, globally as well as in India, rice might remain a hot potato.

Philippine President Duterte wins TIME 100 Reader Poll

Philippine President Duterte wins TIME 100 Reader Poll

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Duterte had consistently led the Time 100 Reader Poll, an online survey in which the publication had asked its readers to vote for who should be included in this year's Time 100 list of the world's most influential people.

BrahMos missile firing from INS Mormugao hits 'bulls eye'

BrahMos missile firing from INS Mormugao hits 'bulls eye'

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The missile firing demonstrated the Indian Navy's firepower at sea, they said.

Philippines: 200 killed in landslide

Philippines: 200 killed in landslide

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

About 200 people were believed killed and 1,500 were left missing in central Philippines Friday when an entire village was buried in a landslide, the head of the Red Cross said.

Some Indians among 91 evacuated from war-torn Sudan to Saudi Arabia

Some Indians among 91 evacuated from war-torn Sudan to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

The evacuation came days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Saudi Arabia counterpart and Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Sudan.

Gold medal favourite Bopanna-Bhambri pair suffers shock exit, Ankita, Rutuja progress

Gold medal favourite Bopanna-Bhambri pair suffers shock exit, Ankita, Rutuja progress

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The defeat will rankle the Indian pair all the more as Bopanna is a top-10 player in doubles while Bhambri too is ranked among the top-100. The Uzbekis are not even in the top-300.

GMR consortium set to win $400 mn Philippine deal

GMR consortium set to win $400 mn Philippine deal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The consortium beat six others at an auction on Thursday

Lifter Siddhanta Gogoi is 61kg junior Asian champion

Lifter Siddhanta Gogoi is 61kg junior Asian champion

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

It was double delight for the hosts in the men's 61kg junior event as Sankar Lapung clinched the bronze medal with a best effort of 256kg (114kg+142kg).

Infosys, Philippines bank in pact

Infosys, Philippines bank in pact

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Infosys Technologies on Tuesday announced that it has signed an agreement with China Banking Corporation in the Philippines, to deploy its Internet banking solution Finacle.

At 6%, India will be fastest growing economy in Asia Pacific: S&P

At 6%, India will be fastest growing economy in Asia Pacific: S&P

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

S&P Global Ratings on Monday retained India's GDP growth forecast at 6 per cent saying it will be the fastest growing economy among Asia Pacific nations. The GDP growth forecast for the current and the next fiscal has been kept unchanged from the forecast made in March partly on account of domestic resilience. "We see the fastest growth at about 6 per cent in India, Vietnam, and the Philippines, S&P Global Ratings said in its quarterly economic update for Asia-Pacific.

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'The real issue between India and China is that the Chinese have transgressed along the Line of Actual Control at multiple points.'

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Biden, in his call with Netanyahu, updated him on US military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict, according to a readout of the call.

Joe Biden to visit India next month for G20 summit

Joe Biden to visit India next month for G20 summit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

United States President Joe Biden will travel to India from September 7 to 10 to attend the G-20 Leaders' Summit during which he will discuss with other leaders a range of global challenges, including the Ukraine conflict, the White House announced on Tuesday.

Philippines beauty Megan Young wins Miss World crown

Philippines beauty Megan Young wins Miss World crown

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

Philippines beauty Megan Young was crowned Miss World 2013 after beating 130 contestants across the globe on Saturday.