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Budget focuses on wealth & wellness; has farmers at its heart: PM

Budget focuses on wealth & wellness; has farmers at its heart: PM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

In televised remarks after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget, Modi said it has many provisions for the agriculture sector, including for making loans easier for farmers.

Must you spy on your child?

Must you spy on your child?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'It is natural for parents to want to keep their children safe.' 'But there's a difference between putting up firewalls to protect them and snooping on them 24X7,' says Shuma Raha.

Ask MF Guru: 'How to make 15% returns in 5 yrs in MFs?'

Ask MF Guru: 'How to make 15% returns in 5 yrs in MFs?'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

'I started reading your MF articles regularly so requesting your guidance as I would like to start investing in MFs'.

Top five 4G smartphones under Rs 15k

Top five 4G smartphones under Rs 15k

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

These five are budget-friendly yet feature rich.

How India Posts trained its postmen into bank officials

How India Posts trained its postmen into bank officials

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Each postman has undergone a three-tier training process, after which they were evaluated by the National Institute of Banking and Finance and given certificates.

Apple can open its own stores in India

Apple can open its own stores in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Paving way for iPhone maker Apple to open its own stores India, the government on Monday relaxed FDI norms by giving a three-year exemption from local sourcing to foreign players in single-brand retail and a further five-year relaxation for 'state-of-art' and 'cutting-edge' technology.

An AMD chip plant near Hyderabad?

An AMD chip plant near Hyderabad?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

The firm has already signed a technology transfer deal with SemIndia, which is setting up a fab plant near Hyderabad

The world's biggest companies

The world's biggest companies

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

This comprehensive report analyzes the world's biggest companies and the fastest-growing of these titans.

PM launches India Post Payments Bank to offer doorstep banking

PM launches India Post Payments Bank to offer doorstep banking

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

It will carry out most banking operations like accepting deposits but can't advance loans or issue credit cards.

Govt may exempt Apple from local sourcing norms

Govt may exempt Apple from local sourcing norms

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The government is likely to exempt iPhone and iPad maker Apple from mandatory local sourcing rule, a move which would pave the way for tech giant opening single-brand retail stores in the country.

China's Hubei eyes textile trade

China's Hubei eyes textile trade

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

Information technology (IT) and textiles could emerge as the possible areas of cooperation between West Bengal and the Hubei province in China.

India's economic fundamentals are strong, says Amit Shah

India's economic fundamentals are strong, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Shah said India's goal is to become a $ 5 trillion economy in the next five years and without contribution from the energy and petroleum sector, this goal can't be achieved.

Bank customers can use post-office ATMs soon

Bank customers can use post-office ATMs soon

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Budget for 2016-17 has announced a massive rollout of ATMs and micro-ATMs.

Congress misinformed on Rafale deal: Ambani to Rahul

Congress misinformed on Rafale deal: Ambani to Rahul

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Allegations of Reliance benefitting by thousands of crores is a figment of imagination, promoted by vested interests'

GST: Did we just miss the biggest opportunity?

GST: Did we just miss the biggest opportunity?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

With all the brouhaha over GST, and (often) a limited understanding of the long-term forces shaping India's logistics sector, companies seem to have omitted factoring in some underlying trends that could shape supply chain excellence, says Neelesh Mundra.

How India can get back on high growth path

How India can get back on high growth path

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'The revival of household savings and investment is the litmus test of whether we are on the road to recovery,' says Nitin Desai.

VSNL move to make Net cheaper

VSNL move to make Net cheaper

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Telecommunication services provider Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and global microprocessor manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices on Thursday launched personal Internet communicator, a consumer device that offers managed Internet access to end-users.

Dhanteras sales kick off on muted note

Dhanteras sales kick off on muted note

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pre-Diwali Dhanteras sales of gold and silver witnessed a tepid response from consumers on Thursday on account of high prices of the precious metals and sluggish demand due to COVID-19 induced economic hardship, according to jewellers and industry experts. However, jewellers are expecting maximum footfalls on Friday as Dhanteras -- considered the most auspicious day in Hindu calendar for buying items, ranging from precious metals like gold and silver to utensils -- is being celebrated for two days this year.

Review: Gionee A1 Plus fails to impress

Review: Gionee A1 Plus fails to impress

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Large-screen device focused on imaging, battery and multimedia fails to match peers in price segment, says Khalid Anzar.

The consortium powering India's space race

The consortium powering India's space race

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

ISRO has an opportunity to be the one-stop shop for satellite manufacturing, and Alpha Design is just the booster it needed.

With an eye on job creation, MSMEs set to get a boost in Budget

With an eye on job creation, MSMEs set to get a boost in Budget

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Monetary incentives under Skill India to small entrepreneurs, capital infusion into technology fund to help businesses expand operations

World Cup 2019: When coaches took over

World Cup 2019: When coaches took over

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'This World Cup is likely to be much more a clash of plans than of talent,' says Devangshu Datta.

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Drones are being used for carrying out a host of tasks like surveillance to ensure that people are maintaining social distancing, spreading awareness about COVID-19 in densely populated areas, spraying disinfectants and checking people's temperature

Amid farmers' stir, Modi flags off 100th 'Kisan Rail' service

Amid farmers' stir, Modi flags off 100th 'Kisan Rail' service

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

During his address after flagging off the train via video-conferencing, Modi said his government's policies are clear and intentions transparent in reforming the agriculture sector.

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Work on a dozen decisions to start by next week.

Chemical hub must come up near a port: Buddhadeb

Chemical hub must come up near a port: Buddhadeb

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

The proposed chemical hub in West Bengal, which won't come up in Nandigram because of violence there, has to be set up near a port, state Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said on Wednesday.

IN PICS: Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 to take on the iPhone

IN PICS: Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 to take on the iPhone

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Nokia has officially revealed its first Windows Phone 8 handsets, the Lumia 920 and 820. Pricing and release dates were not shared at the event, but more details can be expected in the fourth quarter.

ISRO to launch six Singapore-made satellites in December

ISRO to launch six Singapore-made satellites in December

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

The six satellites will be launched on PSLV-C29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh on December 16, 2015.

This Bluetooth neckband is worth your money

This Bluetooth neckband is worth your money

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The SoundOne X60 neckband wireless Bluetooth earphones are good, affordable and comes with decent sound and battery life, says Ashish Narsale.

IIT to set up world class nano R&D centre

IIT to set up world class nano R&D centre

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

The IIT Nano Centre will have fabrication facility in addition to scientific and structural characterisation facilities, R&D dean Prof Kartik Khilar said.

Micromax Canvas A1: The most value-for-money Google phone

Micromax Canvas A1: The most value-for-money Google phone

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

At Rs 6,499, the Micromax Canvas A1 is a magical phone that runs on Google's Android One platform.

Micromax Canvas A310: The most value-for-money Google phone

Micromax Canvas A310: The most value-for-money Google phone

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

At Rs 6,499, the Micromax Canvas A310 is a magical phone that runs on Google's Android One platform.

Apple iPhone 5 hits Indian market today!

Apple iPhone 5 hits Indian market today!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Redington, one of Apple India's partners confirmed that the phone will be priced at Rs 45,500 for a 16GB model.

How Microsoft plans to regain its lost glory in 2012

How Microsoft plans to regain its lost glory in 2012

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

US-based reader Rangaprabhu Parthasarthy features four key elements that he predicts will help Microsoft emerge as a force to reckon with in 2012 in response to our reader invite.

TCS bullish on Indian economy

TCS bullish on Indian economy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

There has been a distinct trend change in the micro-indicators like rising auto sales and consumer confidence index in the last 20 quarters, Chandrasekaran stated.

What's special about Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium's camera

What's special about Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium's camera

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Sony mobile heats up the debate as "which is the best camera phone around?" by introducing its Xperia XZ2 Premium

First look: The Realme XT

First look: The Realme XT

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com is impressed with how the Realme XT combines premium features with an affordable price.

SemIndia plans $3bn chip unit

SemIndia plans $3bn chip unit

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

SemIndia, a consortium of overseas Indians, on Wednesday announced plans to invest $3 billion in an advanced semiconductor manufacturing facility in the country with technology from America's Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

How AMD made Rs 10,000 PC possible

How AMD made Rs 10,000 PC possible

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The $306-million investment in Ola Electric Mobility by SoftBank Corp, Arun Sarin Family, Ratan Tata and Matrix has been the biggest funding in this space in value terms this year.