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Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The new-age tech-savvy buyer is seeking new shopping experiences. They need to be engaged. Indian retailers are still playing catch up with these customers.

India likely to keep lead over China in gold consumption

India likely to keep lead over China in gold consumption

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Indian overtakes China in gold consumption.

'The Indian Army has been given a free hand'

'The Indian Army has been given a free hand'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'There is a clear plan being followed by the Indian government.' With these attacks, we are trying to dispel the myth that the Pakistani army can cause problems.'

The President is wrong again on the Nehru-Gandhis

The President is wrong again on the Nehru-Gandhis

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'His assessment is wide off the mark from what is expected to be history's final verdict -- which is that Indira was the most unacceptable of all prime ministers because she was the only one who tried to throttle Indian democracy,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Do you suffer from nomophobia?

Do you suffer from nomophobia?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Most people have this permanent nervousness about somebody separating them from their smartphones.

India a bright spot in slowing world economy: IMF

India a bright spot in slowing world economy: IMF

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Christine Lagarde said the prospect of rising interest rates in the US and China's slowdown are contributing to uncertainty and higher market volatility.

'Modi is making 'new India' in UP': Parties react to Yogi Adityanath being named UP CM

'Modi is making 'new India' in UP': Parties react to Yogi Adityanath being named UP CM

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

The Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to appoint Hindutva hardliner Yogi Adityanath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister has drawn an avalanche of reactions from opposition parties.

India resilient to shocks, says Moody's

India resilient to shocks, says Moody's

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Moody's has a 'Baa3' rating for India, with a positive outlook.

Cloud business galloping in India: Nadella

Cloud business galloping in India: Nadella

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

In webcast address to India, Microsoft CEO says Azure seeing 'incredible' momentum here, with technology adaption racing in unprecedented ways.

Xi, Modi have plan to avoid future Doklams

Xi, Modi have plan to avoid future Doklams

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

'That the two sides allowed such a situation to arise exposed the level of inaction and inefficiency in China-India border management.' 'The Modi-Xi meeting in Xiamen initiated a process to to avert such contingencies in the future.'

US House passes debt ceiling limit hike

US House passes debt ceiling limit hike

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said Republicans are the only ones who acknowledge the debt crisis and have repeatedly attempted to help reverse the dangerous spending trend in Washington.

BRICS on rebound mode; India to clock steady GDP in 3 years

BRICS on rebound mode; India to clock steady GDP in 3 years

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

According to leaders of these economies who were speaking at a session at the 44th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the BRICS economies would rebound over the next few years, despite having been hit to varying degrees by fallout from the global financial crisis.

Reforms will help India beat the economic gloom, says Jaitley

Reforms will help India beat the economic gloom, says Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

India must carry on structural reforms, the finance minister said.

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The SC said that it was the duty of the state governments to ensue law and order in society.

Moradabad's brass city struggles in wake of notes ban

Moradabad's brass city struggles in wake of notes ban

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

In the fourth of a six-part series, Ajay Modi visits Moradabad, to see how the brass city is coping with the after-effects of demonetisation.

What to expect from Pakistan's new army chief

What to expect from Pakistan's new army chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

General Bajwa, who commanded the 10 Corps that looks after Pakistan's border with India, is unlikely to change his army's and nation's policy on Kashmir,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Saving an entrepreneur's marriage

Saving an entrepreneur's marriage

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Loving your entrepreneur spouse from the bottom of your heart would not only help her (or him) earn respect, but will also help you keep going. Simple things, if followed, would not only save your marriage, but make your life happy.

How India must play new round of Chinese checkers

How India must play new round of Chinese checkers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

China's white paper on Asia-Pacific security cooperation extends an olive branch to India. It mentions India 15 times -- a record in all Chinese white papers issued so far. New Delhi's response will need to be carefully calibrated, says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Technology, innovation to drive growth for HUL

Technology, innovation to drive growth for HUL

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Manwani said HUL was using technology across the value chain from manufacturing to distribution, marketing and advertising in its endeavour to be future-ready.

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

This analysis is based on the quarterly earnings for 724 companies.

Domestic oil producers lose Rs 1.4-lakh cr value in 6 months

Domestic oil producers lose Rs 1.4-lakh cr value in 6 months

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The total investment at risk is $930 billion and oil companies will need to cut their expenses by 30 per cent to make their projects viable provided oil remains around $70 a barrel.

MUST READ: How India, China can work together

MUST READ: How India, China can work together

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'As China rises and India grows to reclaim their earlier positions on the world stage as two of the largest economies and most important countries, there will indeed be some contention between these two powers.' 'There will also be plenty of space and room for cooperation amongst the two of us.' 'As our economic size increases to match the fact that we are the two most populous nations on earth, it will be all the more important for us to keep the interests of our peoples as well as those of the rest of the world in mind.' 'We shall have to grow together rather than as separate and disparate entities,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's ambassador to China -- in the 7th annual lecture of the Indian Association of Foreign Affairs Correspondents on March 1, 2019.

What ails the Chinese economy

What ails the Chinese economy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The risks of a cascade of defaults are high.

President Obama, Davos and After

President Obama, Davos and After

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley's opined, in an article made public on his Facebook page, about the economic reforms in India's future and the potential opportunities in the nation's financial future.

No-trust vote against Modi govt defeated 325-126

No-trust vote against Modi govt defeated 325-126

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Biju Janata Dal members had staged a walk-out while NDA ally Shiv Sena did not participate in the voting.

Hope for young Indians: Demonetisation will slash real estate prices

Hope for young Indians: Demonetisation will slash real estate prices

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Housing prices could drop by up to 30% over 6 to 12 months after demonetisation.

Why I support General Rawat's appointment

Why I support General Rawat's appointment

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'A seniority-based system created a situation where officers in the higher rank would know, years in advance, who amongst them would be the chief at some future date and the rest would not have a shot at the highest post!' 'Out of this idiotic concoction was born the media created myth of 'line of succession', as if the Indian Army was some kind of monarchy.'

4 reasons why crude oil price crash is not sustainable

4 reasons why crude oil price crash is not sustainable

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The ongoing oil price decline is mainly a result of oversupply in the global market

Tell Pak to stop acting as epicentre of terrorism: India to UNHRC

Tell Pak to stop acting as epicentre of terrorism: India to UNHRC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The fact that known terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salahuddin have been able to hold huge rallies in Pakistan's main cities is a reflection of the state of affairs in Pak, said India.

Daas Dev Review: A soap opera classic

Daas Dev Review: A soap opera classic

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'Sudhir Mishra takes us into the dreams and fears of our politicians, into their self-deceiving pitches, and he shows us their demons and angels,' says Sreehari Nair.

India has delinked from the emerging markets pack

India has delinked from the emerging markets pack

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Economist Abheek Barua's insight into the global and domestic economy at the turn of the financial year.

Clearly, India's 2nd Most Powerful Man

Clearly, India's 2nd Most Powerful Man

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'For half a century, Delhi has not seen a truly powerful ruling party president.' 'The Cabinet, chief ministers, and even the heads of the most powerful departments and agencies now acknowledge where power lies, besides the prime minister's office,' says Shekhar Gupta.

When will governments wake up to the terror threat?

When will governments wake up to the terror threat?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'It is strange that a country like India, which had gone through crisis after crisis resulting from militancy, insurgency and terrorist attacks, should still be practising ad hocism in managing its security imperatives,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and former member of the Joint Intelligence Council.

RIL to increase KG block output by March 2015

RIL to increase KG block output by March 2015

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The company will invest $747 mn to increase production from D1, D3 and MA fields.

Does Donald Trump deserve a chance?

Does Donald Trump deserve a chance?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

While political observers are unable to make head or tail of the US President, those moving in high business and industry circles tell B S Raghavan that Trump's style is exactly that of an aggressive and successful businessman.

37 killed in car bomb attack in Turkey's Ankara

37 killed in car bomb attack in Turkey's Ankara

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The blast, which could be heard several kilometers away, sent burning debris showering down over an area a few hundred meters from the Justice and Interior Ministries, a top courthouse, and the former office of the prime minister.

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

China continues to hold out on fingering Pakistan as the 'mothership of terror,' declaring Masood Azhar a terrorist at the UN, and India's membership of the NSG, says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

"Terrorists won't win," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday, which injured four.

'Who's polluting your mind', asks Rijiju from girl 'threatened with rape'

'Who's polluting your mind', asks Rijiju from girl 'threatened with rape'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

In her complaint to the DCW, the student has said she has received 'rape' threats on social media allegedly from members of the ABVP after she condemned 'violence in name of nationalism' in the backdrop of Ramjas incident.

Hurricane Harvey continues rampage in Texas, 20 dead

Hurricane Harvey continues rampage in Texas, 20 dead

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Thousands of emergency rescue teams officials remained on their toes, helping people affected by the deluge. Weather official said parts of state are expected to receive rainfall again.