Surabhi Agarwal &Amp; Nayanima Basu In New Delhi

Stories by Surabhi Agarwal &Amp; Nayanima Basu In New Delhi

PMO to review cash transfer for gas subsidy

PMO to review cash transfer for gas subsidy

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

Govt expects to save Rs 10,000 crore through this move.

HCL assures growth despite a dull performance in Sep quarter

HCL assures growth despite a dull performance in Sep quarter

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2014

There is speculation that CSC is splitting its operations and HCL is likely to bid for it.

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

E-commerce is awash in money, raising concerns about whether this is just another unsustainable internet trend headed for a bust.

India, US to develop a forum for easier FDI inflow

India, US to develop a forum for easier FDI inflow

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

It came down from $1.94 billion in 2009-10 to $1.17 billion the next year and to $1.11 billion in 2011-12.

Has Asean opened the floodgates to Indians?

Has Asean opened the floodgates to Indians?

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

The agreement on services, if ratified by all member countries, could prove to be a game changer for Indian professionals in education, healthcare & IT.

Bezos, Nadella say much the same, but so differently

Bezos, Nadella say much the same, but so differently

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2014

Bezos wears it on his sleeve, Nadella keeps it quiet

Sanjay Varma: Indian who played a role in Alibaba's early success

Sanjay Varma: Indian who played a role in Alibaba's early success

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

He was number three in 1999 when the company was founded.

Modi, Obama discuss trade; US extends defence pact by 10 years

Modi, Obama discuss trade; US extends defence pact by 10 years

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

On the final day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, that country on Tuesday extended its Defence Cooperation Agreement with India by another 10 years. The pact, which was to expire in June next year, will now be in force till 2025.

Germany wants to come and 'Make in Modi's India'

Germany wants to come and 'Make in Modi's India'

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2014

The government is currently also revising its MSIPS policy to extend its mandate apart from making it more investor friendly.

India to stick to its stance at WTO meet

India to stick to its stance at WTO meet

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2014

India is in no danger of crossing the 10 per cent threshold of food subsidies under the WTO's agreement on agriculture and it will not breach the level in the near future.

Modi-Obama 'special gesture date': What it's all about

Modi-Obama 'special gesture date': What it's all about

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2014

Narendra Modi and Barack Obama will ponder over ties twice over, says Nayanima Basu

Android One may not be a success in India

Android One may not be a success in India

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

Since most people in this segment might be using internet for the first time on their mobiles, user experience is important.

Tailored kitchen, special staff for China's first couple

Tailored kitchen, special staff for China's first couple

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

After a gala dinner on the banks of river Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, Chinese President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan checked into a lavish suite at the Taj Palace Hotel in national capital New Delhi, where a Mandarin-speaking staff greeted them with a traditional Jodhpuri chaddar.

What goodies will Xi Jinping get for India?

What goodies will Xi Jinping get for India?

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2014

Investment announcement for $100 bn over 5 years likely.

Abe's $35-bn promise to Modi has riders

Abe's $35-bn promise to Modi has riders

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

Money to come only after Delhi improves biz environment & fast-tracks work.

Singapore wants to make Andhra Pradesh capital a smart city

Singapore wants to make Andhra Pradesh capital a smart city

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

The new capital of Andhra Pradesh is expected to be in the Vijayawada-Guntur region.

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2014

Chipmaker Intel, which last week announced a partnership with watches and fashion accessory retailer Fossil Group to develop wearable devices, is scouting for manufacturers to launch such devices in India.

Aadhaar card to Lord Hanuman a rare mistake: UIDAI

Aadhaar card to Lord Hanuman a rare mistake: UIDAI

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2014

UIDAI claims 99.9% accuracy rate, says this incident makes up less than 0.1% of cases which slip through system.

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2014

The government is working on the concept of a digital locker of sorts - an online repository for all certificates and documents issued to the citizens of the country.

A start-up millionaire turns angel investor after Google deal

A start-up millionaire turns angel investor after Google deal

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

After selling out to Google, the 27-year-old has now turned into an angel investor.