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Auto, banking, realty stocks see heavy selling on the bourses

Auto, banking, realty stocks see heavy selling on the bourses

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Metal stocks fell on Tuesday, with the S&P BSE metal index sliding 2.8 per cent compared to the 0.64 per cent fall in the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex

What Cognizant's strong shows mean for Indian IT firms

What Cognizant's strong shows mean for Indian IT firms

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

'Cognizant's results indicate that digital related spends can more than offset headwinds in traditional services'

Brand Dhoni on a sticky wicket

Brand Dhoni on a sticky wicket

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Dhoni's track record as captain of the Indian team is formidable.

'There must be fresh elections in Tamil Nadu'

'There must be fresh elections in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'The Centre is using Panneerselvam.' 'He is not known for standing up for his own rights, let alone for the state.' 'He spoke only after he saw huge protests against Sasikala; otherwise, he would have just complied and continued to walk down the aisle.'

Trump won't shy away from acting against Pakistan

Trump won't shy away from acting against Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'Even if someone other than Trump had become president, the US distancing from Pakistan and coming closer to India was already set in motion.' 'With Trump openly declaring his intent to take on Islamic extremism, the days of US political correctness are over,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd).

How to build a perfect CIBIL score

How to build a perfect CIBIL score

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Here's the formula and it is not too difficult to implement.

Will Dhoni persist with Dhawan against Pakistan?

Will Dhoni persist with Dhawan against Pakistan?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Out-of-form opener Shikhar Dhawan's place in the team will be one of the main discussion points when the Indian team management zeroes in on the playing eleven for the ICC World Cup match against arch rivals Pakistan in Adelaide on Sunday.

China's fall makes the ride ahead rough for JLR

China's fall makes the ride ahead rough for JLR

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Despite superior margins, JLR hasn't had a smooth ride in China.

Green climate fund in doldrums as developing nations fail to show up

Green climate fund in doldrums as developing nations fail to show up

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Lack of financial commitments from rich countries poses threat to Paris meet

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'His secretary of defence nominee, General James Mattis, says he expects Pakistan to take action against terrorists operating from its soil.' 'Any pressure the US can bring on the Pakistani regime terror-wise would pay dividends for India.'

It's time to check in to India!

It's time to check in to India!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

India needs 1.4 million hotel beds a night but has only 2.4 lakh, points out Rahul Pandit, MD and CEO of Ginger Hotels.

Sensex jumps 338 points after four-day losing streak

Sensex jumps 338 points after four-day losing streak

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Broad-based buying aided sentiment and the market registers record turnover at Rs 6.86 lakh crore

High-profile bankers find it tough to turn around small private banks

High-profile bankers find it tough to turn around small private banks

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Poor governance, constant interference of promoters, opposition from unions and talks of being an acquisition target seen as main deterrents.

Our goal is to be India's best friend, says Joe Biden

Our goal is to be India's best friend, says Joe Biden

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

While inaugurating the leadership summit of the US-India Business Council in Washington, DC, US Vice President Joe Biden said that there was no reason why the two largest democracies in the world should not continue to have a more productive relationship. Aziz Haniffa/ Rediff.com reports.

The reality of India's demographic bomb

The reality of India's demographic bomb

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

India's rapid economic progress over the past two decades masks its abysmal performance on social indicators.

Techies, an interview you must read!

Techies, an interview you must read!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'You have to move from one skill to another skill.' 'An employee can't say this job is my right and even if you train me, I refuse to get trained.' 'Those who participate in re-skilling will remain in the industry.' 'Those who refuse to get re-skilled will have to go.'

RBI now has to walk a real tightrope

RBI now has to walk a real tightrope

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

RBI must balance the need for improving domestic bank credit demand and respond to lower inflation.

Former cricket captain Azharuddin fighting for badminton now!

Former cricket captain Azharuddin fighting for badminton now!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Newly-appointed Delhi Badminton Association president Mohammad Azharuddin feels Badminton Association of India has declared DBA a defunct body based on "lame excuses" and said the city's shuttlers would be affected because of federation politics.

As ridiculous as comparing Nehru to Pol Pot

As ridiculous as comparing Nehru to Pol Pot

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'The rise of IS and intolerant Wahabism are the real dangers to Indian democracy and pluralism, not the RSS,' says Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Vijay.

Companies see rise in m-cap as CEOs enter second innings

Companies see rise in m-cap as CEOs enter second innings

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Riding on a stock market boom since 2009, India Inc's chief executives have been able to salvage a lot of lost pride in their second innings.

Bihar effect: Markets may feel aftershocks

Bihar effect: Markets may feel aftershocks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Experts believe the market will fall between 1 and 3%.

6 gadgets that will rock at MWC 2015

6 gadgets that will rock at MWC 2015

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

These are some of the most eagerly-anticipated gadgets likely to grace the Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona between March 2 and 5. We expect plenty of fireworks!

Rate cut? Small savings schemes can still fetch you high returns

Rate cut? Small savings schemes can still fetch you high returns

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Even if interest rates go down, they may continue to offer better returns than fixed deposits.

Modi-Trump Summit: Truly historic step is unlikely

Modi-Trump Summit: Truly historic step is unlikely

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

At no other time has a single meeting of the leaders of two democracies been so critical and hazardous.

How Sri Lanka is preparing to bid farewell to their 'greatest batsman'

How Sri Lanka is preparing to bid farewell to their 'greatest batsman'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

While India have been busy with their preparations in Sri Lanka, focus among the locals is slowly shifting to their heroic batsman Kumar Sangakkara.

The return of the one-horned rhino

The return of the one-horned rhino

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

A painstaking effort is on to bring the one-horned rhino back to Assam's Manas National Park, the place it once inhabited

Indian consumers respond to softer oil, food prices

Indian consumers respond to softer oil, food prices

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

For now, the upside appears to offset damage done to exports by weaker global demand.

Falling global crude prices bolster economic outlook

Falling global crude prices bolster economic outlook

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Signs of a strong pickup in hiring by companies are adding to the rosier outlook for Indian households.

The West Indies test was an absolute necessity for India

The West Indies test was an absolute necessity for India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

India to be tested the way they were by the West Indies from the position they had gotten themselves in at one stage might just augur well for them. In fact they had a lot of positives to take away from the game. That they won, allows them to remain at the top of the table with a couple of games against Zimbabwe and Ireland. But given their win required a seventh wicket stand of 51 runs, it also means it would have given them a chance to experience what they could in their knock-out matches.

China must address India's persistent security dilemma

China must address India's persistent security dilemma

Rediff.com14 May 2015

'Difficult issues should not be brushed under the carpet, but should be raised upfront, particularly by India. While engagement and dialogue are always welcome and desirable, there should be some tangible results. Mere signing of agreements, MoUs, joint declarations are not enough.'

Markets rebound on rate cut hopes; NTPC falls, banks rise

Markets rebound on rate cut hopes; NTPC falls, banks rise

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Sensex eneded 374 points higher on rate cut expectation from the RBI.

Key policies that will ensure growth for the economy

Key policies that will ensure growth for the economy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Businessmen love low import duties on their inputs and high duties on their outputs. And the Bharatiya Janata Party has a keen ear for business sentiment.

Modi's visit to Canada is the first by an Indian PM in 42 years!

Modi's visit to Canada is the first by an Indian PM in 42 years!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

'Notwithstanding the physical distance, the two countries historically had a convergence of approach and outlook to many international issues.' 'The relationship between the two countries cannot develop or flourish in a vacuum. There should be initiatives at various levels -- at the level of government, Parliament and the people.'

Opposition takes on Modi over note ban outside Parliament too

Opposition takes on Modi over note ban outside Parliament too

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Protests by various parties could be seen as they demanded the Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled back the demonetisation scheme.

'We compliment the FM for pro-India Budget'

'We compliment the FM for pro-India Budget'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Gold assets are positive steps.

No 'trial runs' in ensuring India's security

No 'trial runs' in ensuring India's security

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

'The debate is not whether the Indian defence apparatus is in a state of disrepair, but whether it is capable of securing the defence of the country if any envisaged threat becomes real.'

Troubled times ahead for India's e-commerce start-ups

Troubled times ahead for India's e-commerce start-ups

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Morgan Stanley writing down its investment in the e-commerce leader by 27 per cent does not augur well for the sector.

Toilet vs Temple debate reveals India's Dirty Picture

Toilet vs Temple debate reveals India's Dirty Picture

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

For more than half of all Indian households, the very personal act of defecation is an open affair, says Joel Rai

Poll verdict will decide fate of markets, rupee and FII inflow

Poll verdict will decide fate of markets, rupee and FII inflow

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The rally in Indian market is mainly due to resumption of foreign institutional investor inflows.

Test cricket could die in India if...

Test cricket could die in India if...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

How will young batsmen brought up on T20 learn to build an innings? What about the technique to patiently negotiate hostile seam bowling conditions or the skill to play on difficult dusty turners? What about leaving the swinging ball outside off stump?