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Trump pulls out of trade deal TPP with executive order

Trump pulls out of trade deal TPP with executive order

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The US president also cut funding for international groups that provide abortions, and froze hiring of some federal workers.

Trade war between US and China intensifies

Trade war between US and China intensifies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Trump threatens to impose additional $200 billion in tariffs on China, Beijing vows to retaliate

Google deleted 94,173 articles in December in India

Google deleted 94,173 articles in December in India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Google received 31,497 complaints from users and removed 94,173 pieces of content based on those complaints in December, the tech giant said in its monthly transparency report.

Modi invites Saudi companies to invest in energy sector

Modi invites Saudi companies to invest in energy sector

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Addressing a session at the Future Investment Initiative 2019 here, Modi said India offers a huge investment opportunity in the infrastructure sector also as he emphasised that the country aims to be a $ 5 trillion economy in the next five years.

Under Modi India's Slide In World Indexes

Under Modi India's Slide In World Indexes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The rhetoric that we are fed daily needs to be measured against performance and the facts. That is not happening, points out Aakar Patel.

Tata Motors unveils the stunning e-concept Avinya

Tata Motors unveils the stunning e-concept Avinya

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Recently, TPEM's first born electric concept, Avinya broke cover. The model promises a minimum range of 500 kilometres and advanced technology features, aimed at buyers in India and outside. TPEM, the newly formed entity may also consider a separate dedicated sales channel for the EVs with a distinctive corporate identity once the volumes reach a critical mass and throughput is large enough for the dealers to be profitable, said Chandra. Elaborating further on the hiring strategy he said, "We will hire from everywhere-wherever the talent of the required competency is available."

Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley

Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

"I was the Governor of South Carolina, the best job serving the state that raised me. And then I got a phone call (after the 2016 elections," Haley, 48, said during a fireside chat organised by Indian Voices for Trump in Norristown in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Moonlighting: Well, why not?

Moonlighting: Well, why not?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

One reason for resistance to moonlighting is that WFH calls into question the necessity for the thick layers of middle and senior management which run most businesses, argues Devangshu Datta.

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heads of state and big-name billionaires opened the Paris climate summit with a bang on Monday.

Removed 61,114 content pieces in Nov in India: Google

Removed 61,114 content pieces in Nov in India: Google

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Google received 26,087 complaints from users and removed 61,114 pieces of content based on those complaints in November, the tech giant said in its monthly transparency report.

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Both the Centre and the states cannot say that they have been taking good care of public health.'

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

Google removed 48,594 content pieces in Oct in India

Google removed 48,594 content pieces in Oct in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

In addition to reports from users, Google also removed 3,84,509 pieces of content in October as a result of automated detection.

US manufacturing sector appeals for 'serious policy reforms' in India

US manufacturing sector appeals for 'serious policy reforms' in India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Modi's hopeful rhetoric has not yet turned into concrete policy reform

When Maradona beat D&G 113,000-0

When Maradona beat D&G 113,000-0

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

It is a very different victory of Maradona that fascinates me even more, notes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'Streaming will get to 100-200 million subscribers, but the journey is not as rose-tinted.'

In G7 address, PM calls for 'one earth one health' approach

In G7 address, PM calls for 'one earth one health' approach

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for following a 'one earth, one health' approach to effectively deal with the coronavirus pandemic globally, and sought the support of the G7 grouping to lift patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines, during a virtual address at an outreach session of a summit of the bloc.

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

While industry is upbeat, start-ups in the space sector are finding it difficult to cater to the demand due to a lack of funding, issues related to policy like foreign funding, intellectual property, etc, and a lack of support in testing.

100 Indian users warned of govt-backed phishing attacks: Google

100 Indian users warned of govt-backed phishing attacks: Google

Rediff.com29 May 2020

In a blog post, Google said its Threat Analysis Group tracks more than 270 targeted or government-backed groups from over 50 countries. It, however, did not clarify which governments have targeted these users.

Taxation, IP impediments for US biz in India: Banga

Taxation, IP impediments for US biz in India: Banga

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Taxation and intellectual property rights issue are some basic starting point impediments for US businesses in India, a top Indian-American CEO said on Monday.

Service Tax dept demands Rs 536 crore, BCCI takes legal route

Service Tax dept demands Rs 536 crore, BCCI takes legal route

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, is locked in a legal battle with the Service Tax (ST) department, which has demanded an amount of Rs 536 crore (approx) as taxes on cricket board's earnings from royalty and media rights in the last one decade.

Big blow: India revokes GSK cancer drug patent

Big blow: India revokes GSK cancer drug patent

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

India's Supreme Court in April rejected a patent for Novartis AG's cancer drug Glivec, saying it was an amended version of a known molecule called imatinib, setting the precedent for more such cases in the country.

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting together a team of seconds, etc. Carlsen just says he lacks the motivation to do this again.

Disillusioned AAP supporter demands logo back

Disillusioned AAP supporter demands logo back

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Designer of Aam Aadmi Party logo, Sunil Lal has served a legal notice to party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asking him to withdraw the symbol from all official works including the website failing which he would move court.

Data Bill: Why Nasscom, mobile body are worried

Data Bill: Why Nasscom, mobile body are worried

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The Bill says that the central government, in consultation with the Data Protection Authority, can direct any data fiduciary or data processor to provide non-personal data to enable better targeting of delivery of services. The government can also ask data processors to provide data for formulation of evidence-based policies for its own use.

HDFC Bank plans mega infra revamp to tackle outages

HDFC Bank plans mega infra revamp to tackle outages

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

After facing multiple outages that irked the regulator, the country's largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, is revamping its technology infrastructure by making large scale investments, wherein it is bringing new talent, getting into cloud-native stacks, a shift from the traditional monolithic IT infrastructures, and working with strategic partners for better products and services. The bank management is clear that it will do whatever it takes in line with its growth path to ramp up its technology infrastructure.

Prashant Kishor talks of new political beginning

Prashant Kishor talks of new political beginning

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'My quest to be a meaningful participant in democracy & help shape pro-people policy led to a 10yr rollercoaster ride! As I turn the page, time to go to the Real Masters, THE PEOPLE, to better understand the issues & the path to Peoples Good Governance,' Kishor said in a tweet.

Google and Samsung announce patent deal

Google and Samsung announce patent deal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The deal covers patents currently owned by the companies, as well as any filed in the next 10 years.

Indian, US generic cos launch 'Coalition for Affordable Care'

Indian, US generic cos launch 'Coalition for Affordable Care'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

This is to take head on big American pharmaceutical giants, which in the recent past had launched a strong anti-India campaign against efforts of such companies to provide affordable health care not only to people in India, but also in the third world countries.

Key mantra for India's pharma sector in 2023

Key mantra for India's pharma sector in 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Reinvent and innovate will be the key mantra for the Indian pharma industry in the New Year as the 'pharmacy of the world' looks to move from volume to value leadership, amid emerging challenges of inflation and pricing pressures in the global markets. While R&D investment, market competitiveness, regulatory scrutiny, and domestic price regulations are expected to shape the growth of generics and injectable products, concerns such as price control and customs duties on medical equipment will continue to bother the healthcare industry in 2023. The industry believes that in view of India's G20 Presidency, digital health innovation, achieving universal health coverage, improving healthcare infrastructure and delivery will continue to be the key driving factors in 2023.

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Ambani said, it will be ready for trials as soon as 5G spectrum is available and can be ready for field deployment next year.

Modi woos investors in Malaysia

Modi woos investors in Malaysia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

India has ended regulatory uncertainty: Modi assures Malaysia.

Merck & Co wins injunction against Indian firm over diabetes drugs

Merck & Co wins injunction against Indian firm over diabetes drugs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Global pharmaceutical firms have had a series of patent disputes with Indian makers of generic drugs and several recent Indian rulings have gone against the international giants.

TCS meets bump on digital highway

TCS meets bump on digital highway

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The challenge before TCS is to be totally at home with the IPR regime of developed economies.

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This is still a relatively immature defense and high-tech relationship.'

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Firm attributes move to pandemic and legal spat with Fiat Chrysler, says it is in line with group's strategy to re-think capital allocation and drive efficiency.

Obama-Modi pact on power sector in logjam

Obama-Modi pact on power sector in logjam

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

US wants to include climate change deal in it; India disinclined

2022: 5 Skills To CHANGE Your Career

2022: 5 Skills To CHANGE Your Career

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Industry leaders are predicting hybrid cloud to be the next biggest trend in cloud computing.

Budget 2018: Making sense of changes in tax rules

Budget 2018: Making sense of changes in tax rules

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Decoding four important provisions in the Finance Bill 2018.

NIV isolates monkeypox virus, paves way for vaccine, diagnostic kit

NIV isolates monkeypox virus, paves way for vaccine, diagnostic kit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune under the ICMR has isolated the monkeypox virus from the clinical specimen of a patient, which can pave the way for development of diagnostic kits and vaccines against the disease, officials said on Wednesday.