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'Bull run to last this decade'

'Bull run to last this decade'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Ruchir Sharma on the market potential over the next 12 months

Amazing planes with unusual duties

Amazing planes with unusual duties

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Most of the aeroplanes in the world are used to transport people or goods, but some have unusual purposes.

A look at economic destructions caused by hurricanes

A look at economic destructions caused by hurricanes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Superstorm Sandy is the latest hurricane to leave a trail of both human and economic devastation in the United States.

Is Narendra Modi confused about economic policies?

Is Narendra Modi confused about economic policies?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

If Mr Modi is not in favour of privatisation, he should outline what alternative strategies he has in mind to revive PSUs whose deteriorating finances have become a drag on central resources.

Channel 7 optimistic on second run

Channel 7 optimistic on second run

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Rajan pans raising LPG cap, says it's misdirected subsidy

Rajan pans raising LPG cap, says it's misdirected subsidy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Minutes after the Union Cabinet approved raising the cap on subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders from nine to 12 per connection in a year, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan questioned the decision, suggesting it was "misdirected subsidy".

General Motors revving up India plans

General Motors revving up India plans

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

General Motors is on an India overdrive. A mini car, a small car and an SUV

Nike launches new legal shoe to outrun 'tech doping' furore

Nike launches new legal shoe to outrun 'tech doping' furore

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Nike launched a new running shoe that complies with limits set by World Athletics after the governing body imposed a landmark ban on a version of the sportswear giant's Vaporfly shoes that was used to run the first sub-two hour marathon. The first-ever shoe ban by World Athletics (WA) last week addressed concerns that technology advances are giving athletes an unfair and unnatural advantage, described by some critics as "technological doping".

Coca-Cola: How it became world's iconic brand

Coca-Cola: How it became world's iconic brand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at the history of one of the most iconic brands in the world.

Working conditions around the world

Working conditions around the world

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

There are huge differences in working conditions around the world.

Rajan says it's not time for central banks to devalue currencies

Rajan says it's not time for central banks to devalue currencies

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Rajan said India's good economic fundamentals would allow it to overcome any 'sharp corrections' in global markets

10 companies that tried to buy Facebook

10 companies that tried to buy Facebook

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Microsoft came the closest and acquired 1.6 per cent stake in the company for $250 million valuing it at $15 billion.

Ditch the stock market, invest in a Hermes bag

Ditch the stock market, invest in a Hermes bag

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Buying a Hermes bag is safer than investing in stock market.

Warren Buffett says US economy on mend

Warren Buffett says US economy on mend

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Buffett said the economy is benefiting from improvement in areas that had not previously performed well, particularly homebuilding.

RIL to acquire control of NW18, to spend Rs 4,000 crore

RIL to acquire control of NW18, to spend Rs 4,000 crore

Rediff.com29 May 2014

In the biggest ever deal in the Indian media sector, RIL will acquire control in Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd, including its subsidiary TV18 Broadcast Ltd.

10 airports that have worst record in missing flights

10 airports that have worst record in missing flights

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

One of the biggest fears of travellers around the world is missing connecting flight.

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Paytm will not be available for download now but there will be no impact on existing users of the app. 'The app was blocked for violation of play policies - a clarification of our policy was released earlier today ahead of the IPL (Indian Premier League) tournament,' Google said in an e-mailed response on Friday.

Debate before taxing rich at extremely high rates: Narayana Murthy

Debate before taxing rich at extremely high rates: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

We have to walk a very fine line between our desire to mobilise more and more taxes or having higher percentage of taxes, he says

Business TV in spat for No 1

Business TV in spat for No 1

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Investment tips for KBC II winners

Investment tips for KBC II winners

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

RIL's media rejig makes Sony deal less likely

RIL's media rejig makes Sony deal less likely

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

From Network18 perspective, this helps reduce dependence on ads and helps especially in times of slower GDP growth.

World's hardest banknotes to fake

World's hardest banknotes to fake

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Counterfeiting is probably as old as money itself.

NDTV Profit zooms to No.1 slot

NDTV Profit zooms to No.1 slot

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Warren Buffett's 15 biggest stock holdings

Warren Buffett's 15 biggest stock holdings

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

In 2012, American magazine Time named Buffett one of the most influential people in the world.

Billionaires who are diamond kings of the world

Billionaires who are diamond kings of the world

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Let's have a look at some of the richest diamond owners in the world.

'Growth versus inflation: We may have to risk one'

'Growth versus inflation: We may have to risk one'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Interview with Uday Kotak, executive vice-chairman & MD, Kotak Mahindra Bank.

RIL takes control of Network 18

RIL takes control of Network 18

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

RIL has also appointed McKinsey senior advisor Adil Zainulbhai as independent director and Network 18 Media & Investments (NW18) former promoter Raghav Bhel as a non-executive director on the NW18 Board.

How my first salary of Rs 300 helped fulfill my dreams

How my first salary of Rs 300 helped fulfill my dreams

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Kiran Mestry, 49 from Mumbai tells us how her first salary changed her life.

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Even if Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech were successful in ramping up production overnight, what happens to the capacity after the demand from India is met?' asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi calls for gold import duty cut

Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi calls for gold import duty cut

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi has written to the government, to ask for a cut in the record import duty on gold and for other restrictions to be eased.

Jet shares fall on Etihad deal worries

Jet shares fall on Etihad deal worries

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Jet Airways shares fall as much as 13.6 per cent after media reported that the deal with Etihad may be called off.

Are Indians better paid than others? Find out...

Are Indians better paid than others? Find out...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Where do Indian workers stand when it comes to per capita income around the world?

'No support for Wenger from Arsenal board'

'No support for Wenger from Arsenal board'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has not had enough support from the Premier League club's board, shareholder Alisher Usmanov said on Thursday.

World's 10 most productive cities

World's 10 most productive cities

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

A study by the Brooking Institution compared per-capita gross domestic product and employment data from 2010 to 2011 in 200 of the world's largest metropolitan areas.

Warren Buffett, 3G Capital to buy Heinz

Warren Buffett, 3G Capital to buy Heinz

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Both companies will be equal equity partners.

Montek on why RBI measures were necessary

Montek on why RBI measures were necessary

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The Reserve Bank of India announced measures late on Monday to curb the rupee's decline by tightening liquidity.

Etihad likely to finalise deal with Jet on Jan 25

Etihad likely to finalise deal with Jet on Jan 25

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The West Asian carrier could pay up to $330 mn for a 24% stake in Jet, say sources.

Genelia, Miss Brand Ambassador of the Year

Genelia, Miss Brand Ambassador of the Year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.