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India's slingshot moment

India's slingshot moment

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The transformational reforms like GST, Bankruptcy Code and recapitalisation of banks, Black Money Act, demonetisation, flexible inflation targeting and adoption of fiscal discipline (FRBMA), etc, have temporarily and purposefully pulled us back only to propel us forward with greater velocity, Rajiv Memani.

Coke to introduce Nagpur orange juice, litchi drinks & more

Coke to introduce Nagpur orange juice, litchi drinks & more

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

It is also testing a concept sourced in Australia, storing local fruit in an ice dispenser, freezing it and offering it to consumers as a sorbet without any artificial sweeteners or flavours.

IPL's positive impact...contributes billions to India's GDP

IPL's positive impact...contributes billions to India's GDP

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 made a contribution of Rs 11.5 billion (USD 182 million) to India's GDP, a survey conducted by top financial auditing firm KPMG on behalf of the BCCI has said.

India sees FDI differently

India sees FDI differently

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

Modi, Sania, Priyanka among Time probables for most influential people

Modi, Sania, Priyanka among Time probables for most influential people

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tennis star Sania Mirza and actor Priyanka Chopra are among the probable contenders named by the Time magazine for its annual list of the most influential people in the world.

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

If the Puja as a brand can be marketed more effectively outside Bengal, even overseas, it might do wonders for the economy, says Atanu Biswas.

This tennis great has advice for Paes, Bhupathi, Sania

This tennis great has advice for Paes, Bhupathi, Sania

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Paes, Bhupathi, Saina need to work together for growth of Indian tennis: Becker

Is Hamid Ansari right?

Is Hamid Ansari right?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

'Is Ansari flagging a genuine concern? Is a rectification called for?' 'And finally: Do minorities matter?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

PM Modi meets Britain's May, Prince Charles, Queen

PM Modi meets Britain's May, Prince Charles, Queen

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

After a busy day in Stockholm, Sweden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United Kingdom on Wednesday. PM Modi is in London to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The PM will also have a top-level meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May as well as a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace. Here's a glimpse of NaMo's busy English day.

Trump 'proud' of Kushner's transparency on interaction with Russians

Trump 'proud' of Kushner's transparency on interaction with Russians

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Kushner would testify before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Tuesday.

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Mahindra Alturas G4, which was launched on Saturday in Jaipur, is a true-blue premium SUV combining a powerful engine, luxe interiors and a beast-like exterior, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

I would pay money to watch Tendulkar bat: Viv Richards

I would pay money to watch Tendulkar bat: Viv Richards

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

He had redefined ODI batting almost three decades back but Sir Vivian Richards' favourite ODI batsman is none other than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

'I am glad we are born in a country full of taboos'

'I am glad we are born in a country full of taboos'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'What is the fun of making a film without any message?'

Ramdev's Patanjali gets a rating upgrade from Icra

Ramdev's Patanjali gets a rating upgrade from Icra

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The upgrade, said Icra, takes into account the "robust internal accrual generation, leading to low reliance on debt, as well as gearing levels, and strong debt protection metrics".

Outrageous! Plastic, cactus, semi-nudes on the ramp

Outrageous! Plastic, cactus, semi-nudes on the ramp

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Cactus hats, crystal helmets -- would you dare to wear these New York ramp styles?

How to wear HOT summer colours

How to wear HOT summer colours

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Take a look at some celebrity-approved ways of wearing colours this summer.

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

With expectations of customers changing and demand for seamless, uninterrupted shopping increasing, tech companies are now using this fear of becoming irrelevant as a sales pitch to sell their products to traditional retailers.

Bihar CM's son-in-law quits as PA, but continues anyway

Bihar CM's son-in-law quits as PA, but continues anyway

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's son-in-law, who was recently removed as his personal assistant after it was found his appointment violated rules, was on Monday spotted in an official programme of the CM where he said he still rendered service to him in personal capacity.

Corporates-politicians nexus can be toxic

Corporates-politicians nexus can be toxic

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'Rather than encouraging transparency, the opacity of electoral bonds adds to the murkiness,' argues Amit Tandon.

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

'K Balachander was well ahead of his time'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

A tribute to one of Indian cinema's most prolific filmmakers K Balachander, who passed away at the age of 84 on December 23.

I hope M J Akbar is fired

I hope M J Akbar is fired

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'Revelations about his assaults on young women mean that his reputation and all that he has stood for is in tatters for all time,' says Aakar Patel.

Why the Alturas G4 is critical for Mahindra

Why the Alturas G4 is critical for Mahindra

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Pawan Goenka, tells Shally Seth Mohile the Alturas, by far the most-expensive model wearing an Indian badge.

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

'The real test of a movie is the test of time'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'The real test whether the movie has worked or not is when the people remember it five years later. Just like wine and relationships, the same is true for movies.'

The TOP 5 Tamil Actors

The TOP 5 Tamil Actors

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Take a bow Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, child actors Ramesh and Vignesh and Jayam Ravi.

A boat ride as dusk falls on Tulsi Ghat

A boat ride as dusk falls on Tulsi Ghat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'It was a 20-minute boat ride journey of about 500 metres, but it must have been a giant leap together for the two staunchly secular leaders, Modi and Macron,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Elections are cheering up astrologers in Chhattisgarh

Elections are cheering up astrologers in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Astrologers and temple priests in Chhattisgarh are witnessing an increase in the number of politicians and other aspirants visiting them ever since the announcement of assembly polls.

Why election manifestos are fast losing credibility

Why election manifestos are fast losing credibility

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

A political party's manifesto is the first stage of building a compact with the voters in any governance plan. If that compact is dependent on a document that reeks of fiscal imprudence and lacks credibility, it is a serious setback to the country's democracy and governance, says A K Bhattacharya.

Revisiting the Miracle of Dunkirk

Revisiting the Miracle of Dunkirk

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Seventy-seven years ago, 338,000 British soldiers were rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk, a stunning great escape which helped Britain avoid defeat in World War II.

VOTE! Who's the hottest December cover girl?

VOTE! Who's the hottest December cover girl?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Katrina, Deepika or Sonam -- who's your favourite cover girl of the month?

Poll: Who's the hottest cover girl? Vote Now!

Poll: Who's the hottest cover girl? Vote Now!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Warning: These hot divas might just melt your screen.

Jindal calls for 'getting rid' of SC after landmark ruling on gay marriage

Jindal calls for 'getting rid' of SC after landmark ruling on gay marriage

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has criticised the US Supreme Court over its two landmark rulings of legalising same-sex marriage and upholding the healthcare law, and has called for "getting rid" of the apex judicial body.

Centre had alerted Nitish govt about threat to Mod rally: BJP

Centre had alerted Nitish govt about threat to Mod rally: BJP

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Claiming that a specific alert was issued to the Bihar government about Narendra Modi's rally in Patna, the Bharatiya Janata Party on accused the Nitish Kumar government of lapses that led to serial blasts and charged it was soft on terror due to vote-bank politics.

Revolution, not reform, needed for judiciary to service commoners: Justice Gogoi

Revolution, not reform, needed for judiciary to service commoners: Justice Gogoi

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The judiciary was the "last bastion of hope", he said.

'Erra Bus is a film with an universal concept'

'Erra Bus is a film with an universal concept'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Telugu actress Catherine Tresa explains what interested her to be a part of Erra Bus.

Save or splurge? The dilemma millennials face

Save or splurge? The dilemma millennials face

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Many millennials believe that they have enough time to plan for long-term goals, hence they do not worry about goals such as retirement.