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How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Will allowing business correspondents to hawk insurance products help in reviving 5-lakh strong field agents as a viable channel?

For Tesla, India is a challenge as well as opportunity

For Tesla, India is a challenge as well as opportunity

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

With India's EV penetration at just 2.5 per cent, the market presents an opportunity -- provided Tesla gets its pricing right.

Hey Joe, Long Time No Xi!

Hey Joe, Long Time No Xi!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Joe Biden has been POTUS since January 20, 2021, but Monday, November 14, 2022, was the first time that he met Xi Jinping -- supreme leader of the United States' biggest rival -- in person since he moved to the White House.

Putin Bombards Kyiv With Missiles

Putin Bombards Kyiv With Missiles

Rediff.com17 May 2023

18 missiles of different types were fired at the Ukrainian capital in a short space of time.

Modi Woos NDA Allies to Form Government

Modi Woos NDA Allies to Form Government

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The first meeting of leaders of the National Democratic Alliance after the election results was held at caretaker Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Putin Takes Oath For 5th Term

Putin Takes Oath For 5th Term

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Vladimir Putin took the oath for a new six year term as Russia's president on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Why is Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, not worried about the competition?

FDI Declines From Pandemic Highs

FDI Declines From Pandemic Highs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Net inflows were $18.4 billion for the rolling 12-month period ended January 2024 compared to $32.7 billion for the rolling 12-month period ended January 2023.

'Employers Don't Care If Employees Live Or Die'

'Employers Don't Care If Employees Live Or Die'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'They sell such ideas in the name of 'national interest'.' 'What national interest are they talking about?' 'There is no national interest in this. The only interest that is there is their profit.'

100-feet Tricolour in Gulmarg, Kashmir

100-feet Tricolour in Gulmarg, Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The Indian Army installed an 100-feet national flag in Gulmarg.

Why Govt Spends Rs 96,792 Crore On CAPFs

Why Govt Spends Rs 96,792 Crore On CAPFs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

When the internal security situation spirals out of the control of the provincial law and order machinery, the CAPFs can be called in, providing a security buffer before the Army is deployed.

Was This Why BJP Came 2nd In UP?

Was This Why BJP Came 2nd In UP?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

I learnt that Yogi was deeply unhappy with the BJP's choice of Lok Sabha candidates. He had proposed a list of names, but hardly any of his suggestions were accepted.

The Kiwis Get Ready for Test 1

The Kiwis Get Ready for Test 1

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The first Test between India and New Zealand begins on November 25 at Green Park in Kanpur.

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.' 'Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.' Hemant Kenkre mourns the passing of Mumbai cricket icon Milind Rege.

G20 Is Here, Folks!

G20 Is Here, Folks!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

India took over the G20 presidency on December 1, 2022 and the government decided to illuminate India's G20 logo at some of the nation's most iconic locations for a week.

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.

'Dubai Will Be A Different Challenge'

'Dubai Will Be A Different Challenge'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'Quickly assessing what's required to do here will be the key for us.' 'If we can assess quickly and adjust our batting or bowling quickly that will help us moving forward.'

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Icelandic photographer Bettina Vass takes the crown as the 8th International Wedding Photographer of the Year!

'Putin Is The Biggest Child Kidnapper'

'Putin Is The Biggest Child Kidnapper'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Parents are forced to provide their children to Russian re-education camps in occupied territories and in different parts of Russia, for example, in Chechnya, where Ukrainian children wearing military uniform are taught to use weapons.'

The Regret About This Budget Is...

The Regret About This Budget Is...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'... that it once again shies away from renewing its commitment to strategic divestment,' points out A K Bhattacharya.

Enough! Netanyahu, Enough!

Enough! Netanyahu, Enough!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Palestinian children continue to die and be wounded as Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza. Among Gaza's death toll of 16,248 are 7,112 children and 4,885 women.

Penguins Of Mumbai

Penguins Of Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

April 25 is celebrated as World Penguin Day.

Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Bite Into Apple's India Growth Plans

Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Bite Into Apple's India Growth Plans

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Apple's ambitious strategy to expand iPhone exports, shift more production from China to India at a faster pace, and grow its domestic market hits a Trump-sized roadblock.

Israel Targets Hamas From Land And Sea

Israel Targets Hamas From Land And Sea

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Israel's military has accelerated and widened its operations in southern Gaza where it believes Hamas's senior leaders are hiding. More than 800 Palestinians have been killed since Saturday, December 2, 2023.

'I Don't Care How Much It Costs. Please Save My Mum'

'I Don't Care How Much It Costs. Please Save My Mum'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'Doctors feel they have a duty to prolong a heartbeat at all costs.' 'And a son or a daughter feels, I can't let my mum die. I have to save her at all costs.' 'They think saving is just prolonging life. But the person suffers.'

Colombo Celebrates As Rajapaksa Quits

Colombo Celebrates As Rajapaksa Quits

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

After Gotabaya Rajapaksa e-mailed his promised letter of resignation as Sri Lanka's president shortly after arriving in Singapore, Sri Lankans celebrated on the streets of Colombo late on Thursday, July 14, 2022, night.

Can Your Electric Two-Wheeler Be Hacked?

Can Your Electric Two-Wheeler Be Hacked?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The growing complexity of E2Ws and the evolving threat landscape make it challenging to guarantee complete immunity from attacks.

Why These Pix Will Scare India's Enemies

Why These Pix Will Scare India's Enemies

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Exercise Cope India brings together the Indian Air Force and the United States air force to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between the two air forces.

Flash Floods At Amarnath Yatra

Flash Floods At Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A cloudburst hit near the base camp of the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir.

Ever Seen A Dogs Fashion Show?

Ever Seen A Dogs Fashion Show?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Pets indulge in Christmas cheer.

What Are These Giant Parrots Doing?

What Are These Giant Parrots Doing?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The vibrant city of Bucharest, Romania, came alive as the B-FIT in the Street international festival took centrestage.

Hathras: The Face Of Grief

Hathras: The Face Of Grief

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The organisers tried to hide the actual number of people coming to the event by concealing evidence and throwing slippers and other belongings of the devotees in nearby fields, the FIR alleged.

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Several leading scientists, academicians, and agriculturalists have called for raising government support for research and development to make Indian agriculture future-ready.

All We Imagine As Poetry

All We Imagine As Poetry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair.

What Gadget Are Police Wearing?

What Gadget Are Police Wearing?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Yeh Hai India: Capturing Events And Moods Across Our Incredible Country.

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Simran Shaikh stays in a tiny 12 by 12 feet room along with her grandmother, parents and siblings. On Sunday, her life changed perhaps forever when she became the most expensive hire at the Women's Premier League auction.

'Lot Of Interest In GenAI And The Art Of Possible'

'Lot Of Interest In GenAI And The Art Of Possible'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'GenAI programmes may not be large in terms of value, but have triggered a lot of new opportunities among clients.'

Lack of charging infra a shock for booming EV market

Lack of charging infra a shock for booming EV market

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Proliferation of home chargers of around 7 KWh and above, which take six to seven hours to fully charge a car depending on the model, bring running costs down by a third or so. That, coupled with the increasing range of modern electric cars, can lead to a massive increase in sales.

India's Enemies, Beware This IAF Drone!

India's Enemies, Beware This IAF Drone!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'The Heron Mark 2 is a very capable drone. This is capable of longer endurance and has 'beyond line of sight' capability. With this, the entire country can be surveilled from the same place.'

How DAP Targets Honest Taxpayers, Misses Evaders

How DAP Targets Honest Taxpayers, Misses Evaders

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

DAP does not consider past I-T returns to match a taxpayer's resources with their expenditures or investments, points out Harsh Roongta.