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'Do you have to endanger your sovereignty for peanuts of foreign money?'

'Do you have to endanger your sovereignty for peanuts of foreign money?'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Is this the only way for India to become a $5 trillion economy?' 'When you have unused foreign exchange here, why borrow more dollars?'

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The organization headed by Mallika Dutt, its founder and president, received $125,000 (Rs 75 lakh) and an official recognition at an award ceremony on April 24 at the University of Pennsylvania.

Oil: When will India not be dependent on others?

Oil: When will India not be dependent on others?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'An internationally established price of crude will encourage more players to invest in India, leading to enhanced domestic production which can be made available to domestic refineries,' recommends Anil Agarwal whose company Vedanta Resources has a controlling stake in Cairn India that operates the country's biggest onland oilfield in Barmer, Rajasthan.

De Villiers smashes 162 as South Africa crush Windies

De Villiers smashes 162 as South Africa crush Windies

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

AB de Villiers confirmed his status as the most destructive batsman in cricket with a magnificent unbeaten 162 from just 66 balls to lead South Africa to a record 257-run victory over West Indies in the World Cup on Friday.

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.

Unpredictable rate cut but the signal is clear

Unpredictable rate cut but the signal is clear

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Both the RBI and the central government should see that the transmission of the rate reduction by the banks happens soon, otherwise the whole exercise is futile, says Subramanian MV.

How Modi govt had once used Facebook, Google for digital push

How Modi govt had once used Facebook, Google for digital push

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

From educating people about the internet, connecting far-flung areas with a high-speed net, promoting entrepreneurship, building start-up incubators, women empowerment, to even running a voter registration campaign, cybersecurity and counter-terrorism, Facebook and Google have done it all for the government.

How Modi plans to speed up projects

How Modi plans to speed up projects

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising the need to kick-start investment in the country, the project monitoring group (PMG) under the Cabinet Secretariat has asked various government departments to start monitoring projects for which clearances have been facilitated through this mechanism.

#DostiDiaries: A brother from another mother

#DostiDiaries: A brother from another mother

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Swapnil Bajpai, 32, from Jalandhar, Punjab tells us about his 17 years of friendship with his best buddy Nikhil who currently resides in Dubai.

'India poised for a sustained bull market'

'India poised for a sustained bull market'

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Several brokerage houses have given a year-end target of as high as 30,000 for the BSE bourse's benchmark Sensex, with fund managers telling investors not to redeem though the index is still only around 25,000.

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

A round-up of Tuesday night's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

A power struggle is brewing in Kabul

A power struggle is brewing in Kabul

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'Afghanistan cannot be at peace until the Pashtuns regain their pre-eminent role in the country's governance,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India ranks second in retail potential

India ranks second in retail potential

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India's rank was further amplified by the collapse of the South American and Russian economies.

Toxins in food? How brands can make it safer

Toxins in food? How brands can make it safer

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

As controversy plagues foods again, brandification will bridge the trust deficit, critical for stakeholders.

Shraddha-Aditya lock lips in OK Jaanu

Shraddha-Aditya lock lips in OK Jaanu

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Why SC order on Jaya may dash Vijaykanth's hopes

Why SC order on Jaya may dash Vijaykanth's hopes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Vijaykanth on Sunday kickstarted the first major political move in Tamil Nadu, and against the ruling AIADMK, ahead of the 2016 assembly polls. But what if Jayalalithaa were to win the 'wealth case' ultimately? N Sathiya Moorthy explores the scenario arising from the Supreme Court's order in the Jaya case on Tuesday.

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Mental health disorders: India's invisible epidemic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

And the way to a cure begins with conversation.

This Apple computer is worth Rs 3.7 crore!

This Apple computer is worth Rs 3.7 crore!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Steve Jobs sold this out of his parents' garage in 1976 for $600.

How Kavin Bharti Mittal starts his day

How Kavin Bharti Mittal starts his day

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Exercise. Check e-mails. Wake up to a cup of tea.

Hot stocks to buy in Samvat 2071

Hot stocks to buy in Samvat 2071

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The BSE Mid-and Small-cap indices outperformed their larger peers rising 72 per cent and 52 per cent, respectively, during Samvat 2070.

Govt drops plan to recall parliament to pass GST

Govt drops plan to recall parliament to pass GST

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The government has given up plans to reconvene a parliament session to secure approval for a common goods and services tax.

Meet the 12 hottest vegetarian women

Meet the 12 hottest vegetarian women

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

They swear by vegetarianism to not only save our environment and animals, but also to maintain their lithe, sculpted figure.

Why India Inc is upbeat on economy, higher profits

Why India Inc is upbeat on economy, higher profits

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Lack of political consensus on economic reforms a key concern.

'India is not a dharamshala for Bangladeshi refugees'

'India is not a dharamshala for Bangladeshi refugees'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

'Bangladeshi Muslims want to increase their population in India.' 'They have made colonies in India.' 'Rohingyas are doing the same.' 'This has to stop.'

With cash running out, Housing.com faces trouble

With cash running out, Housing.com faces trouble

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Currently, Housing.com makes Rs 1.2-1.5 crore a month, against a burn of Rs 10.05 crore.

'Rohit could score the 1st 300 in ODIs'

'Rohit could score the 1st 300 in ODIs'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'No one can be as destructive like him. His hundreds are BIG!, 150, 170, double hundreds,' Dinesh Lad, Rohit's childhood coach, tells Rediff.com's Harish Kotian. 'If he stays at the wicket long enough, then anything is possible.'

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

New electric and hybrid vehicles on display as manufacturers plug into environment-friendly segment.

'Tag of defending champions will put added responsibility on us'

'Tag of defending champions will put added responsibility on us'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Hoping to make the final cut after being named in the 30-man probables list for the 2015 World Cup, Karnataka batsman Robin Uthappa has said that he would love to open the innings for India.

Moily effect: Coal India poised for a bright future

Moily effect: Coal India poised for a bright future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

M Veerappa Moily's takeover of the environment & forests ministry last month, it appears, is turning out to be a blessing for Coal India Ltd (CIL), the world's largest coal producer.

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will push for stepping up global cooperation against the key issue of cross border tax avoidance and evasion at the G20 summit

Modi, Sonia spar during election rallies

Modi, Sonia spar during election rallies

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

As they kickstarted campaigning for the October 15 Assembly polls in Haryana and Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sonia Gandhi on Saturday traded fire with the former attacking the Congress regime for having done "little" in the last 60 years and she likening him to "empty vessels" making noise.

'Land issues are ubiquitous across nations'

'Land issues are ubiquitous across nations'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

After the Maharashtra government has scrapped the Mumbai redevelopment plan, there could be major change in state policy.

10 things you must do to get your dream job

10 things you must do to get your dream job

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Assess your skills. Collect information. Don't settle for anything less than what you deserve.

China plays its Kashmir card: Why India must be on guard

China plays its Kashmir card: Why India must be on guard

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'It will be foolhardy to overlook that this stunning shift in China's stance comes as the culmination of the severely damaged India-China relationship under the present government,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

TMC to contest alone in Lok Sabha polls: Mamata

TMC to contest alone in Lok Sabha polls: Mamata

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Kickstarting her party's Lok Sabha campaign from a mammoth rally in Kolkata, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her party would go it alone in the polls and renewed her call for a federal front.

GST gets a nudge forward, DTC hits the dead end

GST gets a nudge forward, DTC hits the dead end

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Arun Jaitley said he would put the DTC Bill in cold storage.

Aus Open PIX: Defending champ Djokovic out; Serena, Raonic, advance

Aus Open PIX: Defending champ Djokovic out; Serena, Raonic, advance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Images from all the action on Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'If push comes to shove, Pakistan does have the capability to make it difficult for the US and NATO forces to make even a withdrawal of troops out of Afghanistan in orderly fashion,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Jumpstarting India's start-up dream

Jumpstarting India's start-up dream

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

A minor fix in tax laws can make start-ups bloom, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Jumpstarting India's start-up dream

Jumpstarting India's start-up dream

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

A minor fix in tax laws can make start-ups bloom, says Ajit Balakrishnan.