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Savita's heroics hand India first win in Hockey WC

Savita's heroics hand India first win in Hockey WC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Indian captain led from the front and pulled off as many as six saves in the shootout

'Indian airline losses may clip aircraft orders'

'Indian airline losses may clip aircraft orders'

Rediff.com29 May 2008

"No airline is making money in India because they are selling below cost. The country is seeing a 25 per cent annual growth rate in air passenger traffic, but some slowdown is also expected. These are some of the pains when markets open up," said John Leahy, chief operating officer (customers), Airbus. Leahy, however, declined to offer details.

Airbus in talks with AI for selling 12 A380s

Airbus in talks with AI for selling 12 A380s

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

European aircraft maker Airbus Industrie is in talks with flag carrier Air India for sale of up to 12 superjumbo A-380 planes, as it looks for a greater presence in the world's fastest growing civil aviation market. The long range aircraft can enable an airline to fly to Delhi-Los Angles or Delhi-New York non-stop.

US begins formal withdrawal from Paris climate accord

US begins formal withdrawal from Paris climate accord

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Although Trump had announced his decision to withdraw from the historic Paris Agreement on climate change on June 1, 2017, the process began on Monday with the formal notification and the US will be out of the pact on November 4, 2020.

8 HOT plus-size women you got to meet

8 HOT plus-size women you got to meet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Take a bow ladies! You're clearly leading the way to a fashion revolution.

Four Americans killed in drone strikes, admits US

Four Americans killed in drone strikes, admits US

Rediff.com23 May 2013

In a shift from its long-held policy, the Obama administration has admitted for the first time that four American nationals have been killed in the Central Intelligence Agency's drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. While the killing of American-born Al Qaeda cleric Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen was well known, the names of three others were disclosed by Attorney General Eric Holder in a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy.

Google, Apple to testify before Congress on privacy issues

Google, Apple to testify before Congress on privacy issues

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The two major American companies agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 10.

Domestic air traffic set to grow at 10%: Airbus

Domestic air traffic set to grow at 10%: Airbus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Overall, with an above world average traffic growth rate of 5.5 per cent, Asia-Pacific will account for 36 per cent of all new passenger aircraft demand

Airbus rubs salt in 'unreliable' Boeing Dreamliner's wounds

Airbus rubs salt in 'unreliable' Boeing Dreamliner's wounds

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

According to News 24, Airbus sales chief John Leahy said that Dreamliner is going to cost a lot in maintenance alone as its architecture is not mature and will require a lot of time, money and redesigning of quite a few systems onboard.

Engaging India: Public sector incentives

Engaging India: Public sector incentives

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Engaging India is an online column analysing the issues, trends and forces behind the business and politics shaping India and its impact on the world. Engaging India appears on Thursday mornings exclusively on FT.com India, a dedicated online section on India, and is written by Jo Johnson, the Financial Times' South Asia bureau chief; Amy Yee, New Delhi correspondent; and Joe Leahy, Mumbai correspondent.

Flush with success

Flush with success

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Bindeshwar Pathak has devoted his life to an unusual cause

Delhi's tentative step into the 21st century

Delhi's tentative step into the 21st century

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

The changes afoot in the capital may herald the beginning of the end of India's long infrastructural nightmare.

Engaging India: All in the name

Engaging India: All in the name

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

When Anil Ambani, the billionaire businessman, launched the initial public offering of his company, Reliance Power, this week, he received enough orders to cover the $3bn listing within one minute of its opening.

Engaging India: Crackdown on 'noisy' driving

Engaging India: Crackdown on 'noisy' driving

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The Mumbai traffic police, in a move that runs against the very culture of driving in this city of 18m, have begun cracking down on noisy motorists.

Preet Bharara fired by Trump administration

Preet Bharara "fired" by Trump administration

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

"I did not resign. Moments ago I was fired. Being the US Attorney in SDNY will forever be the greatest honour of my professional life," Bharara tweeted from his personal verified Twitter account, making a reference to his jurisdiction the Southern District of New York.

Engaging India: Vital remittances

Engaging India: Vital remittances

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

A World Bank report released last week projected that remittances to developing countries alone will reach $240bn this year compared to $221bn in 2006, with Asia receiving $114bn.

Air India may order 10 A380s

Air India may order 10 A380s

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

According to Airbus sources close to the development, "Airbus has already made its presentation to Air India and also to the ministry. Whenever they are ready and instruct us to put in the bid, we will do so." The order could be around $3 billion, based on the list price of the aircraft. But, the negotiated price may vary.

Lucrative Indian partner=jewel in S&N crown

Lucrative Indian partner=jewel in S&N crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

Heineken's joint takeover of Scottish & Newcastle could put the Dutch group in a position to try to take over the British brewer's fast-growing Indian partner, United Breweries, which is controlled by Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya, writes Joe Leahy in Mumbai.

Kingfisher to buy 50 Airbus aircraft

Kingfisher to buy 50 Airbus aircraft

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

UB Group chairman Vijay Mallya and Airbus chief operating officer John Leahy signed an MoU to this effect at the 47th International Paris Air show on Wednesday.

More Indian airlines cos may order A380s

More Indian airlines cos may order A380s

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The world's largest passenger aircraft A-380 touched down for the first time in India on Sunday to mark the second anniversary celebrations of Kingfisher Airlines.

Young executives do not mean life ends at 50

Young executives do not mean life ends at 50

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Anyone who is 50, or approaching that age (for those wishing to send me a card, May 31 2009 is the date), must feel a pang at the idea that we are over the hill. Mr Mason's logic, picked up by the FT on a tour of Tesco's Fresh & Easy US stores, is that Mr Leahy will be there for some years yet and the board will seek a successor who can stick around for a bit.

Mallya, Airbus sign airline deal

Mallya, Airbus sign airline deal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

Airbus not to lower quote to IA

Airbus not to lower quote to IA

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The move has left the Democrats fuming, asserting that the Pentagon didn't seek permission.

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Silva's name was mentioned in the resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2013, alleging rights abuses by the Sri Lankan Army.

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The 24 sides through from the group phase join the eight third-placed finishers in the Champions League in Monday's draw, including Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam.

US Senate confirms nomination of new FBI director

US Senate confirms nomination of new FBI director

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The United States senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of James Coney, a former Bush Administration official, as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Coney, who was confirmed by 93-1 votes by the senate replaces, Robert Muller as the FBI director who served in this position for a decade.

US court denies request to restore Trump's travel ban

US court denies request to restore Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The court asked challengers of the ban respond to the appeal, and for the Justice Department to file a counter-response by Monday.

India, other emerging markets to drive $5-trillion aircraft demand

India, other emerging markets to drive $5-trillion aircraft demand

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

They will grow at 5.8 per cent a year.

Will ensure protection of integrity of upcoming polls in India: Zuckerberg

Will ensure protection of integrity of upcoming polls in India: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Mark Zuckerberg said one of his greatest regrets was that Facebook has been slow in identifying the Russian information operations in 2016.

Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general after bitter battle

Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general after bitter battle

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Jeff Sessions, a close confidant of US President Donald Trump, was on Thursday confirmed to be the next attorney general, after a historically tumultuous process that saw the senator come under fire for his views on race and civil rights.

'Fight fire with fire': Trump claims torture, waterboarding work

'Fight fire with fire': Trump claims torture, waterboarding work

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Trump said that he "absolutely" believes waterboarding works, but would defer to his CIA and Pentagon chiefs advice on whether to reinstate them.

Trump denies covering up for Saudi in Khashoggi case

Trump denies covering up for Saudi in Khashoggi case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Trump told reporters at the White House that he had asked for the audio that gives a clue of the alleged brutal killing of Khashoggi.

CIA apologises for spying on US senators

CIA apologises for spying on US senators

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The chief of the Central Intelligence Agency on Friday apologised for the United States' spy agency's surveillance of computers used by lawmakers and their staffers involved in investigating the organisation's harsh interrogation techniques.

US immigration bill to reduce deficit by $175 bn in 10 years

US immigration bill to reduce deficit by $175 bn in 10 years

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

It would increase economic growth for years to come.

Are you wearing the right footwear?

Are you wearing the right footwear?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Warning: Crocs and similar kinds of footwear can cause severe foot problems.

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The White House has ruled out sending Ahmed Abu Khatallah, a key suspect in the attacks at the United States consulate in Benghazi in September 2012, to the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention center and asserted that he would be tried through the federal court system.

Tata Steel Europe announces restructuring, to cut 500 jobs

Tata Steel Europe announces restructuring, to cut 500 jobs

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The proposed changes in Long Products business will predominately affect management and administrative functions at sites in Scunthorpe, Teesside and Workington.

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

"SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" Trump wrote, indicating his anger at the verdict.

Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for US Supreme Court

Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for US Supreme Court

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

"Judge Gorsuch has a superb intellect, an unparalleled legal education, and a commitment to interpreting the Constitution according to its text. He will make an incredible Justice as soon as the Senate confirms him," said the US president.