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'Amul is India's biggest FMCG company'

'Amul is India's biggest FMCG company'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'We plan to touch Rs 1 trillion of Amul brand's turnover in the next five years.'

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The regulator last week reached out to custodians for beneficial ownership information of investors coming from China, Hong Kong, and 11 other countries.

26 navy sailors in Mumbai test positive for COVID-19

26 navy sailors in Mumbai test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

It is the first such case of a sizeable number of military personnel being treated for COVID-19. The Indian Army has reported eight cases of the deadly virus so far.

Canon mulls plants in India to hedge against US-China trade war

Canon mulls plants in India to hedge against US-China trade war

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Firm is conducting feasilbility studies on setting up units in 40 countries, will take final call based on global fallout of trade spat.

China coronavirus toll up to 170; cases soar to 7,711

China coronavirus toll up to 170; cases soar to 7,711

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, capital of China's Hubei province, in December and has now spread across the globe. The Chinese authorities are trying to contain the epidemic while other countries, including India, are working on plans to evacuate their citizens from Wuhan and other cities in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak.

India 'A' bowlers keep Windies in check on Day 1

India 'A' bowlers keep Windies in check on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

India 'A' bowlers fought back with a flurry of wickets in the final session to reduce the West Indies 'A' to 243 for five, on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test.

Piyush Goyal's agenda in US

Piyush Goyal's agenda in US

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Among the major ones are fewer restrictions on market access for US medical device manufacturers, as well as access for other key products.

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Terrorism continues to be the overwhelming threat to security and stability in the SCO region and therefore Dr Jaishankar strongly pitched for 'collective action',' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

1 yr of Modi 2.0: PM's open letter to citizens

1 yr of Modi 2.0: PM's open letter to citizens

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Modi said his government has taken 'historic' decisions and the nation progressed rapidly in the last one year, even as he acknowledged that there is a lot that needs to be done and many challenges and problems face the country.

COVID-19: How to keep your gadgets virus-free!

COVID-19: How to keep your gadgets virus-free!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Ameen Khwaja shares simple ways to keep your beloved gadgets germ-free!

'Ashwin, Yasir or Lyon don't have enough variations to survive in ODIs'

'Ashwin, Yasir or Lyon don't have enough variations to survive in ODIs'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed feels the categorisation of Test and limited overs spinners is the need of the hour. According to Mushtaq, skill-wise, Lyon and Ashwin are on par with greats like Saqlain Mushtaq and Muttiah Muralitharan but not best suited for the one-day game.

Javadekar refuses to comment on Aarey issue

Javadekar refuses to comment on Aarey issue

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Responding to a question on the issue of felling trees in Mumbai's Aarey forest, in which the Supreme Court has restrained authorities from cutting anymore trees, Javadekar told the reporters that he would not like to comment on a sub judice matter.

Timely facilitation of COVID-19 kits will help Sino-India ties: Envoy

Timely facilitation of COVID-19 kits will help Sino-India ties: Envoy

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

As its factories resumed operations after over two-month of grim battle against coronavirus, China is busy tapping into the vast business opportunities of export of key medical goods, specially ventilators and personal protection equipment (PPE), across the world, including India, where both private and government bodies are placing orders for the import of these products.

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'India need to look beyond the economic prism.' 'China had no qualms in taking the Kashmir issue to the UN Security Council last year -- not once, but thrice -- thus violating Indian sensitivities,' observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Do you know tanning beds emit UVA rays and cause skin cancer?

Lockdown: 14-year-old Indian IM stuck in Hungary

Lockdown: 14-year-old Indian IM stuck in Hungary

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

"I practice chess based on what I think is a priority, and what I feel like doing. I also read some chess books -- 'Saying No to Chess Principles' by Evgeny Bareev and 'Life and Games of Mikhail Tal"

We know exactly where the LAC is and must defend it

We know exactly where the LAC is and must defend it

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'We should not minimise the seriousness of Chinese encroachments because their perception is different.' 'Nor should we fall into the trap of accepting so-called 'buffer zones' in areas of overlapping claims. We cannot have buffer zones in our own territory,' asserts Ambassador Shyam Saran, a former foreign secretary.

PSA's Citroen announces grand India plans with premium SUV Aircross

PSA's Citroen announces grand India plans with premium SUV Aircross

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Europe's leading car maker, Groupe PSA, officially announced its re-entry in India this April with the Citroen brand. Citroen C5 Aircross SUV will challenge the likes of Mahindra XUV500, Tata Harrier, Hyundai Tuscon, Jeep Compass and the upcoming MG Hector. The C5 Aircross will be the first of several differentiated products from the company's vehicle manufacturing unit in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.

Iran announces partial withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal

Iran announces partial withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The partial withdrawal would mean that Iran would stop exporting enriched uranium stocks as stipulated by the 2015 agreement.

Coffee prices up 10.1%; trend likely to continue

Coffee prices up 10.1%; trend likely to continue

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Global exports of coffee in October 2019 fell by 13.4 per cent, to 8.91 million bags, compared to the same month in the previous year. A mix of factors, including unfavourable weather patterns and prolonged low international prices, have contributed to a decline in shipments across all regions. The daily price of the ICO composite rose from $102.74 cents/lb at the beginning of November to a high of $111.86 cents/lb on November 25, 2019, before closing the month at $111.77 cents/lb.

WhatsApp says alerted govt of spyware attack in Sept

WhatsApp says alerted govt of spyware attack in Sept

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The IT ministry sources said they have received a reply from WhatsApp and are studying it, and that a view on it will be taken soon.

Coronavirus: Products that will be hit the most in India

Coronavirus: Products that will be hit the most in India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

If not contained quickly, it will have a knock-on effect in the world economy and disrupt global supply chains, Crisil analysts warned.

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

With this subdued forecast, India is likely to record its worst growth performance since the 1991 liberalisation. However, it is among the only two major economies, which will register a positive growth rate in 2020. The other being China, for which the IMF has projected a growth rate of 1.2 per cent.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

Investors richer by over Rs 11 lakh crore in 2019 market rally

Investors richer by over Rs 11 lakh crore in 2019 market rally

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

As the Indian equities signed off 2019 on a remarkable note, the m-cap of BSE-listed companies rose by Rs 11,05,363.35 crore to Rs 1,55,53,829.04 crore.

Can't ignore economy while battling COVID-19: PM to CMs

Can't ignore economy while battling COVID-19: PM to CMs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

In a video conference with the chief ministers, fourth such interaction since March 22 when he first spoke to them about the pandemic, Modi stressed on the need for the states to strictly enforce lockdown guidelines in the coronavirus hotspots zones, and strongly pitched for the mantra of 'do gaz doori' (a distance of two yards) to protect people from the infection, according to a government statement.

Coming for Trump: The Delhi Jinx!

Coming for Trump: The Delhi Jinx!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Does an invitation to visit India bring bad luck to majoritarian demagogues? asks Rahul Jacob.

Fully uphold rights of minorities, vulnerable people: US to India

Fully uphold rights of minorities, vulnerable people: US to India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

India is the birthplace of four major world religions -- Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is home to the world's third largest Muslim population, a diverse community of sects that includes Sufis, Shia, and Bohra. Roughly three per cent of India's citizens are Christian, and notably, Christians are the religious majority in three of India's 29 states, she said.

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rahul Gandhi said he had helped the party conceptualise its 'Nyay' scheme to help remonetise the economy.

I-League clubs knock on PM's door to 'save football'

I-League clubs knock on PM's door to 'save football'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

In a letter signed by Swapan Sadhan Bose, managing director of Mohun Bagan, the I-League clubs have urged the prime minister to "intervene and save the sport".

FDI norms may be eased further to tackle CAD: Survey

FDI norms may be eased further to tackle CAD: Survey

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The deficit increased to $ 57.2 billion or 2.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018-19 as against 1.8 per cent in the previous year.

Redefined in Budget 2020: Who's an Indian resident

Redefined in Budget 2020: Who's an Indian resident

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

No attention to detail seems to have been paid while introducing such a major provision and the wide arc of people it will take in its ambit, states Harsh Roongta.

Pujara opens up on the fuss over his strike-rate

Pujara opens up on the fuss over his strike-rate

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Cheteshwar Pujara says he pays no attention to talk about his slow batting, as his job is to make sure that the team wins at all times.

CWG Federation responds to Batra's 'waste of time' remark

CWG Federation responds to Batra's 'waste of time' remark

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The IOA chief had earlier called for an Indian boycott of the 2022 CWG in Birmingham over the axing of shooting from the Games programme due to logistical issues.

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

From new and competitively-priced iPhones to slashing prices of its older models, it had a multi-pronged strategy.

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Will Piyush Goyal manage to clinch a trade deal with US

Will Piyush Goyal manage to clinch a trade deal with US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The high point of the trip will be Goyal's meeting with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on November 13, which is expected to see the USTR push India towards lower import duties in a broad range of areas.

ECB slammed for lack of preparation for rain this World Cup

ECB slammed for lack of preparation for rain this World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Why England didn't have those extra covers on the ground, considering the rain predictions

Hope Modi will use his big mandate to resolve all issues: Imran

Hope Modi will use his big mandate to resolve all issues: Imran

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Khan said Pakistan was open for "any kind of mediation" and seeks peace with all its neighbours, especially with India.

Video: When pro off-roaders took me on a thrilling ride!

Video: When pro off-roaders took me on a thrilling ride!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Watch the Auto Expo 2018 highlight.