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How Raghuram Rajan can save and kill the Indian economy

How Raghuram Rajan can save and kill the Indian economy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

He takes over at Mint Road at a time when the governor's job is even less easy than it is normally.

3 Americans win Nobel prize for economics

3 Americans win Nobel prize for economics

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Three American scientists won the 2013 economics Nobel prize on Monday for research that has improved the forecasting of asset prices in the long term and helped the emergence of index funds in stock markets, the award-giving body said.

Government to put investors before voters in the Budget 2013

Government to put investors before voters in the Budget 2013

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

If the Budget is targeted towards voters, the country ratings will be downgraded to junk status. This can trigger an economic meltdown.

PHOTOS: Kvitova downs Kerber to take Tokyo Title

PHOTOS: Kvitova downs Kerber to take Tokyo Title

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Czech Petra Kvitova overcame a second set meltdown to dispatch Angelique Kerber 6-2, 0-6, 6-3 in the final of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Saturday to claim her 11th WTA tour title.

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'Yeh Saali Aashiqui held my attention purely for audacity,' says Sukanya Verma.

Wide-ranging reforms needed to regain economic growth: RBI

Wide-ranging reforms needed to regain economic growth: RBI

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

RBI said aggregate demand during the year so far suggests that the shock to consumption is severe, and it will take quite some time to mend and regain the pre-COVID-19 momentum.

Nawaz Sharif's buzz words: Pakistan, problems and promises

Nawaz Sharif's buzz words: Pakistan, problems and promises

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

This word cloud gives the full break-up of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's speech, the size of the word signifying the frequency with which it was used.

Third worst year for rupee in a decade

Third worst year for rupee in a decade

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

The year 2013 marks the third worst year for the rupee against the dollar in 10 years.

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Organisers played a wrong national anthem for Moldova ahead of their tie against Belgium in Sydney. Denis Shapovalov won the battle of the next generation against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas to help Canada to an emphatic 3-0 victory in the inaugural ATP Cup men's team event in Brisbane on Friday.

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Kumbalangi Nights is one of those movies that will put you in a good mood every time you watch it, promises Anita Aikara.

Market crash shaves 36% off Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's holdings in 3 months

Market crash shaves 36% off Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's holdings in 3 months

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Titan, NCC, Delta Corp, Karur Vysya Bank, Aptech, and Jubilant Life Sciences are among stocks in Jhunjhunwala's portfolio that have taken a severe hit, falling more than 50 per cent during the period.

America's 10 highest-paid bank CEOs

America's 10 highest-paid bank CEOs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Some banks continue to pay exorbitant salaries to their chief executives.

'Under him, the RBI delivered strong, timely, and decisive policy initiatives'

'Under him, the RBI delivered strong, timely, and decisive policy initiatives'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Economists praise Das for his pragmatism and willingness to face challenges head on. And in doing so with the finesse of an able administrator.

Capitalism is 'under serious threat', says Raghuram Rajan

Capitalism is 'under serious threat', says Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Rajan said he believes that capitalism is breaking down because it is not providing equal opportunities.

Lack of education is hurting Li: Chinese official

Lack of education is hurting Li: Chinese official

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

China's top tennis official has questioned Li Na's mental toughness following her early exit from the US Open last week.

Obama will have to cross major MINEFIELDS

Obama will have to cross major MINEFIELDS

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

The lack of references to India during the presidential debates showed how inconsequential India is from the point of view of the economy as well as Asia-Pacific tensions, says B Raman

Why the Dhoni phenomenon gets bigger and better

Why the Dhoni phenomenon gets bigger and better

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Scenes from the legend's IPL 2019 campaign...

As Barca crumble again, Suarez says, 'We looked like schoolboys'

As Barca crumble again, Suarez says, 'We looked like schoolboys'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'We have to do a lot of self criticism because this is the second time that the same thing has happened to us. We cannot commit the same mistake two years in a row, there are many things we need to consider and think about'

Investor wealth soars 27% to over Rs 67 lakh cr

Investor wealth soars 27% to over Rs 67 lakh cr

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Indian bourses made a dramatic turnaround after a meltdown in 2011, leaving behind strong optimism about a bullish 2013 in hopes of Reserve Bank of India rate cut, hefty capital inflows, a recovery in global economy and excellent earnings growth in the third quarter of 2012-13.

Congress struggles to remain afloat in Goa

Congress struggles to remain afloat in Goa

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

In the last two-and-a half years, the Congress has lost 13 of its MLAs to the BJP which now enjoys an overwhelming majority in the assembly.

Japan PM orders restart of N-reactors amid protests

Japan PM orders restart of N-reactors amid protests

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

A year after a meltdown at Fukushima, Japan on Saturday ordered country's nuclear reactors to go online to head off a summer energy crunch.

Make Dr Singh the President and Priyanka, the PM

Make Dr Singh the President and Priyanka, the PM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

In an open letter to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi senior analyst B Raman says that the credibility of the Manmohan Singh government is withering and what the nation needs is a psychological turnaround.

China spooks Tata Motors investors

China spooks Tata Motors investors

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Tata Motors is stripped off India's most valuable company tag.

The Budget: A Reality Check

The Budget: A Reality Check

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Do the actual numbers bear out the claims made by the government or do they suggest something else? asks A K Bhattacharya.

A bleak future for the Indian economy

A bleak future for the Indian economy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

India cannot come out unscathed from the current crisis.

Citi Open: Alexander wins battle of Zverev brothers

Citi Open: Alexander wins battle of Zverev brothers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Alexander Zverev got the better of older brother Mischa at the Citi Open in Washington on Thursday, winning their first meeting at an ATP Tour event 6-3, 7-5.

'Invest Rs 10,000 every month in the market'

'Invest Rs 10,000 every month in the market'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

'Just keep investing a steady amount every month irrespective of what the media says about the direction of the market,' advises Jyotivardhan Jaipuria, Managing Director, DSP Merrill Lynch, India.

Remembering Novotna: A true winner who was famed for a sporting 'choke'

Remembering Novotna: A true winner who was famed for a sporting 'choke'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Jana Novotna was a true winner but it was the misfortune of the brilliant Czech, who died on Monday aged 49, to always be recalled for one of sport's most famous and heart-rending meltdowns despite her collection of 100 tennis titles.

Good news! The US recession is over

Good news! The US recession is over

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

In the longest recession since the 1930s, the US economy crumbled on the back of the housing market's collapse leading to a global meltdown.

Modi 2.0 readies measures to lift demand; focus on lowering I-T rates

Modi 2.0 readies measures to lift demand; focus on lowering I-T rates

Rediff.com25 May 2019

'There are deliberations on whether there can be lowering of income taxes and other sops to keep more money in the hands of taxpayers, enabling them to spend more and boost demand.'

Super Serena overpowers Radwanska for fifth Wimbledon crown

Super Serena overpowers Radwanska for fifth Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

American Serena Williams powered her way to a fifth Wimbledon singles title with an explosive start and a cool finish after a mid-match meltdown to beat Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Sloppy England inspired by Walcott

PHOTOS: Sloppy England inspired by Walcott

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

England looked nothing like the disciplined team Roy Hodgson is trying to build but inspired by substitute Theo Walcott they beat Sweden 3-2 in a thrilling Euro 2012 Group D match.

England hang on to eliminate Sweden

England hang on to eliminate Sweden

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

England survived a 10-minute meltdown to move closer to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals when substitute Theo Walcott scored one goal and set up another to earn a thrilling 3-2 win over Sweden who were eliminated from the tournament on Friday.

Budget 2012: Cement -  Cut excise incidence

Budget 2012: Cement - Cut excise incidence

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Duty rates on Cement are one of the highest and next only to luxury goods such as cars. Other core industries such as coal steel attract duty at around 5 per cent. Cement is one of the core infrastructure industries and has limited manufacturing capacity in view of the expected GDP growth and projected demand for cement over the medium to long term.

Pinarayi Aims For The Stars

Pinarayi Aims For The Stars

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Pinarayi is exploring the potentials of 'socialism with Indian characteristics'. The next five years under Pinarayi's watch will be a transformative period for Kerala's development, observes M K Bhadrakumar.

England Rugby: Leaked report exposes groupism, leadership failings

England Rugby: Leaked report exposes groupism, leadership failings

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Leaked reports into England's rugby World Cup debacle paint a picture of a squad in meltdown and expose schisms and leadership failings greater than even their dismal performance had suggested.

Govt debts crossed $41 trillion globally in 2010: McKinsey

Govt debts crossed $41 trillion globally in 2010: McKinsey

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Many governments, especially in the developed world, have resorted to massive stimulus measures to bolster their economies since the 2008 global financial meltdown.

Now India, several other nations face downgrade: S&P

Now India, several other nations face downgrade: S&P

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's on Monday cautioned that it could lower the sovereign ratings of countries like India, Japan and Malaysia, which 'are still to come out of the economic meltdown of 2008'.

Controlling Pakistan's unsafe nuclear warheads

Controlling Pakistan's unsafe nuclear warheads

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

The spectre of Pakistan's nuclear weapons falling into the hands of terrorist organisations has once again come to the fore. Western commentators are calling for plans to secure or destroy the nuclear warheads in the event of a meltdown. It would be in India's interest to provide the maximum possible assistance for such a move, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd)

4 Indians amongst America's richest people

4 Indians amongst America's richest people

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Hit by stock market meltdown, America's richie-rich club got poorer by $300 billion, but software czar Bill Gates, with a net worth of $50 billion, remained the richest in the United States for the 16th straight year.