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Nitish meets Sonia, calls for Opposition unity

Nitish meets Sonia, calls for Opposition unity

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The JD-U also used the meeting to call for a joint Opposition candidate for the election to the President's post and urged Gandhi to take the lead in the matter.

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

From memorising things to managing anger, these icons found the perfect way to overcome dyslexia.

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.'

Macroeconomic risks to economy rising: RBI

Macroeconomic risks to economy rising: RBI

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The Reserve Bank on Thursday said the macroeconomic risks to the Indian economy have increased over the last six months due to the fall in growth, external sector developments and subdued performance of the corporate sector.

Can corruption ever be contained?

Can corruption ever be contained?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

'The main ploy of the BJP's pre-poll proclamations on corruption was so cacophonous and resounding that it unexpectedly worked out to its greatest advantage. But there seems to be a lull after the sound and fury over corruption,' says Ram Ugrah.

#StartUpIndia: 'One should have conviction in one's ideas'

#StartUpIndia: 'One should have conviction in one's ideas'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

'If you yourself don't believe in the product, you will never be able to sell it.' 'If you have got the basics right, if you have understood the consumer needs well, success will always follow.'

CRISIL cautions govt against pension outgo

CRISIL cautions govt against pension outgo

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The report mentioned that the government spends 2.2 per cent of the GDP on pension bill.

An agenda for General Rawat

An agenda for General Rawat

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The new army chief's highest priority must be to address the critical hollowness in the Indian Army's operational preparedness, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Time to hand over the baton to the younger generation: Bindra

Time to hand over the baton to the younger generation: Bindra

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

'The role of sports science, sport medicine is incredibly important in modern day sport. We can't do without it'

'Quota bill is Modi's desperate attempt to come back to power'

'Quota bill is Modi's desperate attempt to come back to power'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

'The moment the BJP loses a state, it announces some policy which never takes off.'

Hrithik on Kangana: 'I have never met the lady in question one on one'

Hrithik on Kangana: 'I have never met the lady in question one on one'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Hrithik Roshan insists his run-in with Kangana Ranaut is not a lover's spat.

India-US relations: The elephant in the room

India-US relations: The elephant in the room

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The greatest challenge before India is how to strike a fine balance of its relationship between its neighbour and strategic rival China, and the US.

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It includes a session with Gadkari on analysing the initiatives needed to bridge the $1 trillion infrastructure deficit in the country.

Toure racist abuse: UEFA slammed by players' union

Toure racist abuse: UEFA slammed by players' union

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The world players' union has criticised European soccer's governing body UEFA for failing to enforce its own guidelines on racism following the abuse hurled at ManchesterCity's Yaya Toure in Moscow.

PNB scam washes out Parliament for second day

PNB scam washes out Parliament for second day

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said the government is ready for a discussion on the issue of alleged financial irregularities in the banking sector and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will reply to the debate.

Airline biggies threaten legal action against ministry

Airline biggies threaten legal action against ministry

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

IndiGo, Jet, SpiceJet and GoAir demand level playing field in aviation policy, say government can't favour only two new airlines.

Rupee is seen crossing 70 a dollar in 4 months

Rupee is seen crossing 70 a dollar in 4 months

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The rupee dropped on renewed demand for the American currency.

Are global summits losing relevance?

Are global summits losing relevance?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Capital flows have become much more skittish and volatile during this period, with short-term horizons dominating allocations.

Tax-information sharing is a small but imp achievement for G20

Tax-information sharing is a small but imp achievement for G20

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The agreement on sharing of financial information is a distinct and welcome break from its trend.

Defence budget must reflect reality

Defence budget must reflect reality

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Unimaginative increments, persistent refusal of funds have turned the military into an underfed child scared to ask for a full meal.

CAG red-flags $1.6 bn excess cost recovery by RIL

CAG red-flags $1.6 bn excess cost recovery by RIL

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

CAG had in its previous reports slammed Oil Ministry and its technical arm DGH for not exercising enough control and vigil over KG-D6 block.

We complete one month in our journey to fulfil peoples' aspirations

We complete one month in our journey to fulfil peoples' aspirations

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Every new government has something the media likes to call a 'honeymoon period.' Previous governments had the luxury of extending this 'honeymoon period' up to a hundred days and even beyond. Not unexpectedly I don't have any such luxury, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

What led to the Tur dal crisis and its price hike

What led to the Tur dal crisis and its price hike

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The agricultural supply system has to be able to respond to this increasing demand, which it is not able to do.

Amid industry gloom, some life insurers see rise in profits

Amid industry gloom, some life insurers see rise in profits

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

HDFC Life, which posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 281.83 crore (Rs 2.81 billion) for the quarter ended June compared with Rs 11.92 crore (Rs 119.2 million) in corresponding period last year (according to HDFC's first quarter results), has diversified its distribution mix.

How to prevent and control high blood pressure

How to prevent and control high blood pressure

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Make these simple lifestyle changes and lead a healthy life.

The H-1B visa blows keep coming

The H-1B visa blows keep coming

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Amid headwinds across global markets, US issues fresh restrictions on H-1B visas. Ayan Pramanik & Raghu Krishnan list out the many ways in which this impacts the Indian IT industry.

10 skills that will get you your dream job

10 skills that will get you your dream job

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Employers want to know how you can add value to the organisation.

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

Obama felicitates Indian American for scientific achievement

Obama felicitates Indian American for scientific achievement

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Not only did Barack Obama mention and quote Thomas Kailath in his remarks before presenting the Stanford University professor emeritus of engineering with the National Medal of Science, the President also cited Kailath as a shining example of the brilliant talent of immigrants who make invaluable contributions to the United States and the world.

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'When we say we want to increase pension participation, do we want to increase participation through the savings route?' 'Or do we want people to save in specific pension products?' asks Renuka Sane.

'Most Indian promoters don't want to default'

'Most Indian promoters don't want to default'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

StanChart India CEO Zarin Daruwala is building a culture of 'celebrating liabilities,' the tough negotiator tells Niraj Bhatt and Anup Roy over lunch.

A cancer interview we must all read

A cancer interview we must all read

Rediff.com12 May 2017

'Our body functions in a particular system. We pass urine. We pass motions. We swallow food. We drink water. We breathe properly.' 'If there is an obstruction to any of these things -- difficulty swallowing, difficulty passing urine, passing blood in the urine, passing blood in the stools or severe pain anywhere, lasting for more than a month, or for example the skin, which covers our body, has a few moles that start increasing or bleeding... then you need to see a specialist.'

Is robust hiring in the offing?

Is robust hiring in the offing?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

As of now, 12 million Indians join the workforce every year.

Why Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is a good buy at Rs 37k

Why Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is a good buy at Rs 37k

Rediff.com1 May 2017

With Samsung Galaxy S8+, another phablet with screen size north of 6 inches, slated to release with a price tag of Rs 65,000, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is not half bad an option costing only Rs 36,990 in comparison, says Himanshu Juneja

Nita Ambani most powerful businesswoman in Asia

Nita Ambani most powerful businesswoman in Asia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The list acknowledges the 'inroads women are making in the business world'.

How Modi can ensure that Bharat indeed become Swachh

How Modi can ensure that Bharat indeed become Swachh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Swachh Bharat Mission could focus on using technological innovation to eradicate the problem of open defecation, says R Gopalakrishnan.

Xi, Modi have plan to avoid future Doklams

Xi, Modi have plan to avoid future Doklams

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

'That the two sides allowed such a situation to arise exposed the level of inaction and inefficiency in China-India border management.' 'The Modi-Xi meeting in Xiamen initiated a process to to avert such contingencies in the future.'

Arbitrary transfers of IAS officers must end

Arbitrary transfers of IAS officers must end

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government, on being asked by the Centre's Department of Personnel and Training to explain its suspension of the officer of the Indian Administrative Service, Durga Shakti Nagpal, has replied by saying that her actions were "untimely, lacking in vision and reflected poor administrative acumen".

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

From Dabur to HUL, here are 10 stocks with significant rural exposure in the auto, agri-chemical and fast moving consumer goods sectors, which should see an uptick in sales growth.