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Services industry slowest in 13 months as demand tumbled

Services industry slowest in 13 months as demand tumbled

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Services sector slowed down in May on weak economic factors.

IMF cuts India's growth projections for 2018, 2019

IMF cuts India's growth projections for 2018, 2019

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The IMF said global growth is projected to reach 3.9 per cent in 2018 and 2019, in line with the forecast of the April 2018 WEO, but the expansion is becoming less even, and risks to the outlook are mounting.

How Suresh Prabhu plans to revamp the Railways

How Suresh Prabhu plans to revamp the Railways

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Prabhu said the Ministry was preparing a plan till 2030.

Congress accuses AAP of cheating people on water

Congress accuses AAP of cheating people on water

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Congress, which has given outside support to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party to form government in Delhi, on Tuesday accused it of cheating the people by "manipulating" figures to give free water.

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The minister plans to reinstate the Railways as the backbone of the economy

Here's how the Indian Railways plan to upgrade itself

Here's how the Indian Railways plan to upgrade itself

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu presented the Railway Budget in the Parliament on Thursday.

'Voters have to choose between governance and anarchy'

'Voters have to choose between governance and anarchy'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A day ahead of the polling for Delhi assembly, Bharatiya Janata Party told voters that the contest between it and the AAP was a "choice between governance and anarchy".

It's raining job offers at B-schools!

It's raining job offers at B-schools!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

They are witnessing, or anticipating, a double-digit growth in job offers over the same period last year.

Highway rides will soon become a lot smoother

Highway rides will soon become a lot smoother

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Toll booths may be kept 50 km apart for seamless travel

South Africa's Amla steps down from Test captaincy

South Africa's Amla steps down from Test captaincy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Hashim Amla said on Wednesday he was stepping aside as South Africa's cricket Test captain with immediate effect, a day after a double century rescued his country from possible defeat in the second Test against England.

It's time to check in to India!

It's time to check in to India!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

India needs 1.4 million hotel beds a night but has only 2.4 lakh, points out Rahul Pandit, MD and CEO of Ginger Hotels.

LS polls 9th phase: 119 tainted candidates in fray

LS polls 9th phase: 119 tainted candidates in fray

Rediff.com5 May 2014

The 9th phase of the Lok Sabha elections has 119 candidates, out of the 601 contesting, facing IPC charges registered against them.

#Chennaifloods: 18 patients die in hospital without power

#Chennaifloods: 18 patients die in hospital without power

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Some relatives of those dead alleged that those on life support like ventilator and oxygen could not be continuously given such backup as the generator room was flooded.

'Fortis has not been doing well in the last 12-18 months'

'Fortis has not been doing well in the last 12-18 months'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO of Fortis Healthcare said that they haven't been able to focus on the business due to an internal issue, especially with regard to the promoters

#ChennaiFloods: When Vishy Anand's home became a safe harbour

#ChennaiFloods: When Vishy Anand's home became a safe harbour

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Viswanathan Anand's wife Aruna was not able to step out to help those affected by the floods in Chennai. So here's what she did.

Liquidity issues stopped banks from cutting rates: Axis Bank

Liquidity issues stopped banks from cutting rates: Axis Bank

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

It's not necessary to use only external benchmarks, there are multiple avenues to meet the requirement that the RBI wants, the bank said.

PHOTOS: Chennai grapples with flood aftermath

PHOTOS: Chennai grapples with flood aftermath

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The flood-ravaged city was on Saturday struggling to return to normalcy with partial restoration of telecommunication and train services.

Dadri lynching victim's family moves to Delhi

Dadri lynching victim's family moves to Delhi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Mohammed Sartaj, whose father Iqlakh was beaten to death and his 22-year-old brother Danish critically injured by a 200-strong mob, said the family has moved to Delhi on Tuesday night.

Free courses, offers... Online learning gets tempting!

Free courses, offers... Online learning gets tempting!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Edtech brands are offering discounts, adding fresh content and engaging more frequently with users during the lockdown, reports Vinay Umarji.

Retail inflation edges up to 22-mth high of 5.77%

Retail inflation edges up to 22-mth high of 5.77%

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Food inflation was 7.79 per cent last month, higher than a revised 7.47 per cent in May

Tim Cook's revelation: A lesson for Indian corporates

Tim Cook's revelation: A lesson for Indian corporates

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The lesson for Indian corporations, which otherwise like to pride themselves on adopting global best practices, is corporate America's proactive activism.

Aadhaar's role in welfare schemes to continue

Aadhaar's role in welfare schemes to continue

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Data mining with the object of ensuring that resources are properly deployed to legitimate beneficiaries is a valid ground for the state to insist on the collection of authentic data

It's Badaun AGAIN: 3 minors assaulted, gang-raped by 7 men

It's Badaun AGAIN: 3 minors assaulted, gang-raped by 7 men

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Three minor Dalit girls were allegedly assaulted and gang-raped by seven men for opposing eve-teasing in Singauli village in Badaun, police said on Tuesday.

Indian student wins US fellowship for LGBT research

Indian student wins US fellowship for LGBT research

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Meet Shakthi Nataraj who has been awarded Philip Brett LGBT Studies Fellowship, from the University of California in Berkely.

Jet Air reports worst ever loss in Q4, chairman talks of turnaround

Jet Air reports worst ever loss in Q4, chairman talks of turnaround

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Jet Airways' loss widened for FY15 on higher cost.

Cattle trade ban: India's loss is Brazil's gain

Cattle trade ban: India's loss is Brazil's gain

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

India has lost almost the entire buffalo meat export market to Brazil, Australia and the US.

Multi-city terror alert issued, Rajnath reviews situation

Multi-city terror alert issued, Rajnath reviews situation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Tier two cities such as Lucknow, Jaipur, Vijaywada, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Panji have also been alerted about possible attacks.

Reservation or not, Dalits, OBCs prefer private sector jobs

Reservation or not, Dalits, OBCs prefer private sector jobs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

They are looking for white-collar jobs, and in industries that are in the forefront of growth.

Modi meets Jaitley after he decides not to join govt

Modi meets Jaitley after he decides not to join govt

Rediff.com29 May 2019

It was not immediately known if Modi acceded to Jaitley's request.

Tatas merge aerospace, defence bis under one entity

Tatas merge aerospace, defence bis under one entity

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'Tata A&D, when formed, will be better equipped to execute larger and more complex projects and be more globally competitive as part of the global supply chain.'

Meet Girish Chandra Murmu: PM Modi and Amit Shah's go-to man

Meet Girish Chandra Murmu: PM Modi and Amit Shah's go-to man

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

A 1985-batch IAS officer with a reputation for industriousness, Murmu is currently special secretary in the revenue department.

Xiaomi Mi 4i: Impresses, with a little tut-tutting

Xiaomi Mi 4i: Impresses, with a little tut-tutting

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Xiaomi Mi 4i is attractive but camera quality could have been better.

Kejriwal seeks 10 days to resolve problems of people in Delhi

Kejriwal seeks 10 days to resolve problems of people in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday sought ten days time to formulate a system to address grievances and problems of the people in Delhi.

SC bars foreign law cos, advocates from practising in India

SC bars foreign law cos, advocates from practising in India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The apex court, however, said foreign lawyers could not be barred from coming to India and conduct international commercial arbitration proceedings.

Monsoon to be normal, not above normal: IMD revises prediction

Monsoon to be normal, not above normal: IMD revises prediction

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Anything between 96-104 per cent of the LPA is considered as normal rainfall while precipitation in the range of 104-110 per cent is termed 'above normal'

Chennai floods: It wasn't negligence; but 'rarest of rare' natural disasters

Chennai floods: It wasn't negligence; but 'rarest of rare' natural disasters

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

According to the statement by Tamil Nadu government's chief secretary, sufficient warnings were given to people residing in the vicinity of the river before water from Chembarambakkam tank was released.

Covid patients struggle to shake off hospital images

Covid patients struggle to shake off hospital images

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Many of those who have been to Covid hell and back are unable to shake off the memories of their days in hospitals, leading to worries about post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety related problems, including insomnia.

Onions, veggies push WPI inflation to 4-month high

Onions, veggies push WPI inflation to 4-month high

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

In fuel and power segment, inflation saw a sharp surge to a near double digit inflation at 9.99 per cent, against 4.37 per cent in July.

In Nitish's village, it's Diwali for the third time

In Nitish's village, it's Diwali for the third time

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Overjoyed that their 'son' was sworn into office for the fifth time, villagers of Kalyan Bigha, burst firecrackers and distributed sweets.

As temperature soars, power demand across India hits record high

As temperature soars, power demand across India hits record high

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Northern and western states had the highest power demand, with Uttar Pradesh sourcing 19,082 Mw, Delhi 6,029 Mw, Rajasthan 10,395 Mw, Gujarat 16,825 Mw, and Maharashtra 23,609 Mw.