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China lights Paralympics torch

China lights Paralympics torch

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Four days after closing the 2008 Beijing Games in triumph, China lit the 2008 Paralympic torch amid pomp and ceremony at Beijing's ancient Temple of Heaven, marking the start of a domestic relay for the September 6 Games. Hazey weather, making an unwelcome return after the Olympics ended on Sunday, cleared enough to allow the sun to light a wick placed in a concave mirror at the front of the circular Prayer Hall for Good Harvests.

Chidambaram clears air on SEZ

Chidambaram clears air on SEZ

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Amid controversy over the setting up of China-style special economic zones, India on Thursday said the government recognised SEZs as 'an useful tool' in furthering industrialisation but will implement the concept in its 'own way'.

Toys recalled by US co safe, says China

Toys recalled by US co safe, says China

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The problem was that the US imposes a different measurement of lead content from other countries, the General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, the safety watchdog of China, said in a report.

BRIC nations: Hottest global investment hubs

BRIC nations: Hottest global investment hubs

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Brazil, Russia, India and China - popularly known as the BRIC nations - continue to be the hottest destinations for global investors, a new report from consulting firm Grant Thornton said on Wednesday

Manchester United rout FC Seoul

Manchester United rout FC Seoul

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Chris Eagles, and Patrice Evra score a goal apiece for the Premier League champions.

Why Peace Nobel for Liu is badly timed

Why Peace Nobel for Liu is badly timed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

B Raman says that by giving the award to a dissident who has only limited following inside China and calling for political reforms, the Nobel Committee will only strengthen the hands of those opposing any political restructuring of the Chinese set-up

Man United suffer Park injury blow

Man United suffer Park injury blow

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung will miss the first half of next season following knee surgery, media reported on Monday

China to raise minimum wages as prices soar

China to raise minimum wages as prices soar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Food prices have been on the rise in China this year, pushing the country's inflation rate to 3.4 per cent in May compared with a year earlier, higher than the government's warning level of three per cent.

Mumbai: India's costliest city for expats

Mumbai: India's costliest city for expats

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Soaring real estate prices are leaving a big hole in expatriates' pockets too, with Mumbai being ranked as the costliest city in India for them.

10 Indian firms to pump $5 bn in China

10 Indian firms to pump $5 bn in China

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The Chinese, in turn, will reciprocate by procuring more iron ore from India and also set up steel plants in India in the near future.

Videocon to set up LCD unit in China

Videocon to set up LCD unit in China

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Videocon will set up an LCD manufacturing unit at Shenzen, China, at an investment of 1.5 billion dollars, to tap the Chinese market as well as exporting to other countries.

Bourses in China give Asia a run for money

Bourses in China give Asia a run for money

Rediff.com10 May 2007

China's stock market index breached the 4,000 mark for the first time on Wednesday as the value of shares traded was higher than the rest of Asia, including Japan.

India, China to hold naval exercises

India, China to hold naval exercises

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The naval exercises are being held under the landmark bilateral memorandum of understanding inked in May 2006 to step up military exchanges and cooperation in tune with the growing political, economic and commercial ties between them.

India, China partners in growth, not rivals: FM

India, China partners in growth, not rivals: FM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

With the India versus China comparison gaining currency, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said New Delhi does not view Beijing as a rival but as a partner for making the 'Asian Century' a reality.

Emotions high as Olympic torch scales Everest

Emotions high as Olympic torch scales Everest

Rediff.com8 May 2008

The Olympic flame reached the top of Mount Everest on Thursday, an emotional moment for China and the crowning of the Beijing Olympics torch relay that was dogged by anti-Chinese protests on its world tour. "Long live Tibet!" and "Long live Beijing!", the climbers, all wearing red, shouted joyously into a TV camera after unfurling the Chinese national flag, the Olympic flag and a flag bearing the Beijing Olympic logo.

Bagan, Mahindra in IFA Shield final

Bagan, Mahindra in IFA Shield final

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The Kolkata giants beat Sporting Clube de Goa 1-0 in the semi-finals.

Chinese player out of danger

Chinese player out of danger

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

A Chinese footballer underwent an operation on his skull after being attacked outside a restaurant over the weekend, newspapers reported on Monday.

China approves 5 software export bases

China approves 5 software export bases

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

China has granted the "national software export base" status to its five more cities, entitling them to special treatment and financial support from the government, as part of its efforts to compete with India.

Trade: Will India & China untangle knots?

Trade: Will India & China untangle knots?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Though there are many Indian information technology companies in China, none ever receives an order from a Chinese company or the government.

Huawei welcomes new Indian visa norms

Huawei welcomes new Indian visa norms

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Chinese telecom network solutions major, Huawei has welcomed India's decision to streamline visa procedures for Chinese nationals, saying the move is "favourable" for Sino-Indian trade and economic cooperation.

Fly Mumbai-Singapore @ Rs 11,580

Fly Mumbai-Singapore @ Rs 11,580

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Singapore Airlines is offering special economy class return tickets to Singapore/ Kuala Lumpur/ Penang/ Bangkok/ Phuket/ Langkawi/ Hong Kong/ Bali/ Canton/ Shenzhen/ Beijing/ Shanghai/ Nanjing from Mumbai.

Pakistan coach to train Chinese

Pakistan coach to train Chinese

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The PCB has appointed Rashid Khan to train young Chinese players, as part of a joint effort by the ICC and ACC to give a fillip to the sport in the country.

China, India keep building on success

China, India keep building on success

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

On the Dealogic measures, China and India now account for nearly half of all investment banking fees earned in Asia, outside Japan.

Mittal-Arcelor merger worries China

Mittal-Arcelor merger worries China

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Chinese steel industry has for the first time openly expressed concern over the merger of global steel giants, Mittal with Arcelor saying it posed "great challenge" for the domestic industry.

Stocks cheaper in India than in China

Stocks cheaper in India than in China

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

India has outsmarted China in getting its stock market benchmark surge past the 20,000-point milestone, but the domestic stocks are still much cheaper than those in its rival emerging economy, indicating that foreign investors would continue to log onto the bourses in Mumbai. When compared in terms of the price-to-earnings ratio, the Indian stocks are currently trading at 26.3 times of the earnings, as compared to about 53 times in China.

Allahabad Bank opens first China arm

Allahabad Bank opens first China arm

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Allahabad Bank on Monday opened its first overseas office in Shenzhen, a Chinese city near Hong Kong, hoping to tap trade and commercial linkages between the two Asian giants.

Randhawa gunning for US PGA berth

Randhawa gunning for US PGA berth

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

The Indian golfer says he's finally ready for the world's toughest pro circuit.

BOI first to open office in Beijing

BOI first to open office in Beijing

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Bank of India will become the first Indian bank to set foot in the Chinese capital when its Representative Office is inaugurated in Beijing next week.

Taiwan company GiantPlus scouts for Indian ally

Taiwan company GiantPlus scouts for Indian ally

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The $300-million GiantPlus is a leading Taiwanese firm engaged in developing, manufacturing and selling LCD panels and modules focusing on small- and mid-sized applications such as mobile phones, consumer products and entertainment equipment.

Lenovo to sell 1 millionth biometric PC

Lenovo to sell 1 millionth biometric PC

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Lenovo, provider of the industry's most secure PCs, will sell its one millionth ThinkPad notebook with an integrated fingerprint reader in January, 2006

China starts construction of N-plant

China starts construction of N-plant

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

China starts construction of first indigenously built N-plant

The pork shop guide to investing

The pork shop guide to investing

Rediff.com14 May 2007

By price-earnings ratios, Chinese stocks look expensive, but not by price-pork

New Lenovo PCs at Rs 17,690

New Lenovo PCs at Rs 17,690

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Lenovo on Wednesday launched the new ThinkCentre E Series line of desktop PCs designed specifically to meet the technology needs of small businesses

Premature baby, smaller than a kitten, survives

Premature baby, smaller than a kitten, survives

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

The boy weighed just 900 grams when he was born 15 weeks earlier than normal.

India, China conduct naval exercises

India, China conduct naval exercises

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Indian and Chinese naval vessels conduct bilateral exercises

China offers SMS in Tibetan language

China offers SMS in Tibetan language

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Short messaging services in Tibet has received a significant boost with China launching Tibetan language interface for the first time for mobile phone subscribers in the remote Himalayan region.

US firm to hire 250 employees in India

US firm to hire 250 employees in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

New Jersey-based Torry Harris Business Solutions, a leading provider of services in the middleware technology space, on Wednesday said it is planning to hire 250 professionals in India by the third quarter of the calendar year 2006.

Chinese bourse, NSE in pact

Chinese bourse, NSE in pact

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

China and India, the 'twin engines' of Asian economic growth, have decided to step up their cooperation in the stock exchange sector for the first time with both sides inking an agreement to this effect.