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'Weather Bomb' Stella levels northeastern US

'Weather Bomb' Stella levels northeastern US

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Heavy snowfall has shut major cities like New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, leaving thousands of travelers stranded in airports across the nation and prompting warnings from officials urging residents to stay off the roads.

Moody's upgrades India rating outlook to positive

Moody's upgrades India rating outlook to positive

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The revision was announced before Indian markets opened on Thursday.

Land Act 'a bit draconian', frame own laws: Panagariya to states

Land Act 'a bit draconian', frame own laws: Panagariya to states

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

NITI Aayog vice-chairman advises states to follow Tamil Nadu model for framing land acqisition laws

Rajan says taking steps to 'firewall' the economy

Rajan says taking steps to 'firewall' the economy

Rediff.com13 May 2016

In 2013, India suffered its worst currency crisis in more than two decades but has regained the confidence of foreign investors in part after its current account deficit has narrowed sharply and its foreign exchange reserves hit a record high

'India one-eyed king? Nah, its economy is growing real fast'

'India one-eyed king? Nah, its economy is growing real fast'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Jaitley was reacting to a question by CNBC TV18 on Rajan's remarks last week.

India to hit 6% growth next fiscal, says Montek

India to hit 6% growth next fiscal, says Montek

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

India's gross domestic product grew at a decade low of 5 per cent last fiscal.

Pay hike won't breach fiscal deficit targets: FinMin

Pay hike won't breach fiscal deficit targets: FinMin

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The recommendations will benefit 47 lakh central government employees and 52 lakh pensioners.

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The company posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion.

Rupee hits 1-week low on importer demand

Rupee hits 1-week low on importer demand

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The rupee closed at 59.90 in Wednesday's trade, gaining just one paisa from its previous close.

Kejriwal should be reasonable with business: Murthy

Kejriwal should be reasonable with business: Murthy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Praising Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejrival for some of the work he has done, Infosys Executive Chairman N R Narayana Murthy on Thursday said the Aam Aadmy Party leader needs to be reasonable with business.

India able to do much better than 7.5% growth rate: Jaitley

India able to do much better than 7.5% growth rate: Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Jaitley began his 10-day visit to the US on Wednesday.

Capital infusion in PSU banks to boost investment: Rajan

Capital infusion in PSU banks to boost investment: Rajan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said the Finance Ministry's decision to provide more capital to PSU banks will lower the borrowing cost and increase their capacity to lend, besides promoting investments.

Jaitley on why SBI merger is good for Indian economy

Jaitley on why SBI merger is good for Indian economy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

'Consolidation was part of the Indradhanush package.'

Time is ripe for up to 1% rate cut by RBI: Panagariya

Time is ripe for up to 1% rate cut by RBI: Panagariya

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

At its last policy review, the central bank left policy repo rates on hold at 7.25 percent, tying future cuts to inflation outlook.

Corus needs to look beyond Europe, US for revival: Tata

Corus needs to look beyond Europe, US for revival: Tata

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

While admitting that $12-billion deal to acquire the Anglo-Dutch steel maker Corus was 'expensive', Tata, however, said he was hopeful of a turnaround by the struggling European steel giant.

Satya Nadella gets $84-mn compensation in 2014

Satya Nadella gets $84-mn compensation in 2014

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, Microsoft said Nadella will get a total compensation of $84.30 million for the fiscal year ended June 2014, significantly up from the $7.66 million he received in 2013.

NYSE technical issues halt exchange for more than 3 hours

NYSE technical issues halt exchange for more than 3 hours

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The NYSE accounts for more than 60 percent of S&P 500 volume at the close of the market

Now, Mukesh Ambani picks up stake in Epic TV

Now, Mukesh Ambani picks up stake in Epic TV

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani has turned a venture capitalist and is backing a new television channel Epic TV due to go on air next month.

The real reason why Reliance stock has taken a beating

The real reason why Reliance stock has taken a beating

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The numbers hidden behind the results tell a story of zero-return businesses and lower prospects for the core units

FM wants curbs on gold import to continue

FM wants curbs on gold import to continue

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

However, some experts, including RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, have favoured doing away with curbs on gold imports because they lead to smuggling.

Should you buy/sell mid cap stocks now?

Should you buy/sell mid cap stocks now?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Three fund managers share their views and state where they are looking for value.

Street talk: A duplicate Rakesh Jhunjhunwala in the making

Street talk: A duplicate Rakesh Jhunjhunwala in the making

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The Street is talking about the New Rakesh Jhunjhunwala who has invested heavily in a particular stock.

Sun chief hopes the worst is over for Ranbaxy

Sun chief hopes the worst is over for Ranbaxy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Sun Pharma would have to do a lot of work to get USFDA to revoke the ban on Ranbaxy facilities but it has not put any time-frame for this, company ChairmanIsrael Makov said.

India shoring forex reserves to deal with US tapering: FM

India shoring forex reserves to deal with US tapering: FM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Government is also will also enter into an agreement with Japan for a $50 billion swap.

Privatisation is a not a solution for ailing public sector banks

Privatisation is a not a solution for ailing public sector banks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Privatisation or consolidation into half a dozen large banks might not rescue public sector banks from the crisis they find themselves in.

What Reliance's takeover of Network 18 means for media

What Reliance's takeover of Network 18 means for media

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

With Mukesh Ambani taking over Network 18, the space for disseminating a diverse range of views could shrink, feels Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Wall Street suffers worst day in four years, S&P confirms correction

Wall Street suffers worst day in four years, S&P confirms correction

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Monday's drop followed an 8.5 per cent slump in Chinese markets.

India is seeing huge enthusiasm among investors, says Jaitley

India is seeing huge enthusiasm among investors, says Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

'Investors see India picking up again after years of slack'.

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

If the deal is indeed being considered, this will be the first time that Ambani will be putting his money in a print media venture since he and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, split businesses to form their own groups

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Robbed of prey as people fled, Omar Perez came marching back and shot bullet after bullet into Prudhvi Raj Kandepi's head, thus ensuring that a man he had never met before, known nothing of, would never get up again.

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Rupee is seen to remain in the range of 67.50-68.80 in the short-term

A commitment that G20 makes every year, time to deliver?

A commitment that G20 makes every year, time to deliver?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

India's finance minister has emphasised that "it is the real economy that is going to matter.

Why many think RBI's surprise rate cut is not positive

Why many think RBI's surprise rate cut is not positive

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

he reason behind the cut in policy rate seems to be a slowing economy

Reserve Bank isn't done with rate cuts, says Rajan

Reserve Bank isn't done with rate cuts, says Rajan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Says impact of crisis in China won't be as big here as in some other countries

What went wrong with the people's car called Nano

What went wrong with the people's car called Nano

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Nano remains a cautionary tale of misplaced ambitions and a drag on profit.

Will Arnab recreate his magic with Republic TV?

Will Arnab recreate his magic with Republic TV?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Analysts say that Republic TV has to hit the top spot in the shortest possible time if it has to make a dent in the ad market and break even, writes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Zara co-founder Amancio Ortega has toppled Bill Gates to become the world's richest person four times. A peek into the life of the 81 year old even Jeff Bezos can't keep up with!

For Bahl, it's 18 all over again

For Bahl, it's 18 all over again

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Network18 founder Raghav Bahl is all set to launch his new venture.

Ready to face probe if corruption charges against me as PM: Modi

Ready to face probe if corruption charges against me as PM: Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial Narendra Modi on Friday said that, if voted to power, he would give priority to preventing corruption in future before addressing the old cases and would be ready to face investigation if charges are levelled against him "professionally".

Sanders, Cruz shock frontrunners ahead of crucial New York primary

Sanders, Cruz shock frontrunners ahead of crucial New York primary

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The Vermont Senator and Texas senator are closing in on the lead that their competitors - Clinton and Trump hold.