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Shippers rush to reach American shores amid 90-day tariff pause

Shippers rush to reach American shores amid 90-day tariff pause

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2025

After US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause for several nations, including India, global manufacturers are in a rush to ensure that bulk of their goods reach the US during this window. "The 90-day suspension of tariffs will be welcomed by shippers, but it should not be a cause for celebration.

Why McDonalds, KFC Have Gone Korean

Why McDonalds, KFC Have Gone Korean

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2025

The restaurant chains are riding the Hallyu wave -- a phenomenon about the growing global prominence of South Korean pop culture.

Trump's Tariff Tsunami: Will India Sink or Reform?

Trump's Tariff Tsunami: Will India Sink or Reform?

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2025

The Trump trade shock is a chance to push long-overdue reforms, rather than tinker with tariffs to appease the US, suggests M Govinda Rao.

'Jiostar's Content Library Is Larger Than Netflix'

'Jiostar's Content Library Is Larger Than Netflix'

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2025

'As you're watching the IPL live, there's a conscious effort to showcase the entertainment portfolio.'

'Even One Crash Is Too Many'

'Even One Crash Is Too Many'

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2025

The death of a young pilot and three fighter jet crashes prompt the question -- should there be more simulation training?

Fake Invoices: Beware! IT Reopens Old Assessments

Fake Invoices: Beware! IT Reopens Old Assessments

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2025

These cases are being reopened under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, which empowers the department to reassess income if it believes that taxable income has escaped assessment.

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2025

'If you follow the law, America offers opportunities. But those who violate the law will face the consequences.'

Modi-Musk Talk: Will Starlink Get Go Ahead?

Modi-Musk Talk: Will Starlink Get Go Ahead?

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2025

Starlink's application for offering satcom services in India had been held up for the company's inability to comply with mandatory ownership disclosure norms.

US Tariffs Rattle India's Shrimp Sector

US Tariffs Rattle India's Shrimp Sector

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2025

Trump's tariffs, falling shrimp prices, and fears of additional US levies, spark a crisis in Andhra Pradesh's politically vital aquaculture sector.

Private Hospitals to Add 34,000 Beds by FY29

Private Hospitals to Add 34,000 Beds by FY29

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2025

Leading chains plan Rs 40K crore infra revival to close capacity gap over next 3-5 years

India's Medtech Industry To Develop High-end Equipment

India's Medtech Industry To Develop High-end Equipment

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2025

According to the Department of Pharmaceuticals' annual report for 2024-25, India imported medical devices worth $8.1 billion, while exports stood at $3.7 billion in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24)

With ML and AI, IBM shows the fight is not over for mainframes

With ML and AI, IBM shows the fight is not over for mainframes

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2025

This innovation has made mainframes the fastest-growing segment within IBM's Infrastructure business, demonstrating that even legacy technologies can continue to deliver value.

Wipro Slows Fresher Hiring

Wipro Slows Fresher Hiring

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2025

'We do not want a situation where we onboard people and have challenges of deployment.'

Why Are Child TB Cases Rising?

Why Are Child TB Cases Rising?

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2025

Children below the age of 15 years account for about 10 to 12 per cent of India's overall TB burden.

Tech Failures Behind UPI Outages

Tech Failures Behind UPI Outages

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2025

An hour-long disruption could affect around 40 million UPI transactions.

'India one of the attractive markets for AI-led solutions'

'India one of the attractive markets for AI-led solutions'

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2025

'The country is a good test bed for enterprise adoption, but to scale rapidly, companies will need to look outside the country for customers.'

How PM Mudra Loans Are Reshaping India's Economy

How PM Mudra Loans Are Reshaping India's Economy

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2025

By democratising access to finance, empowering women and marginalised groups, and adapting to India's diverse regional landscapes, PMMY has helped fortify the country's grassroots growth engines, says Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, V Anantha Nageswaran.

Techies, Think Beyond Coding!

Techies, Think Beyond Coding!

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2025

Developers are expected to not only just learn coding but also oversee what the AI agents are doing.

AI Redefines India's IT Workforce

AI Redefines India's IT Workforce

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2025

'As more and more work becomes automated and a range of lower-level and higher-level tasks are replaced by AI, the need for a classic command-and-control pyramid structure goes away.'

Investments In Startups On The Decline

Investments In Startups On The Decline

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2025

In the hottest sector of AI, where most global VC funding is going currently, the country's record has not been anything to write home about.