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Biggest challenge facing India's financial sector

Biggest challenge facing India's financial sector

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The most pressing issue facing the financial sector is the rising stock of non-performing assets in the banking system

Electric, hybrid cars to become cheaper

Electric, hybrid cars to become cheaper

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Pune-based research institute will design and develop car batteries and offer the technology for mass production.

'By getting into brain research, we gain and so does the world'

'By getting into brain research, we gain and so does the world'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

There is no doubt in our capabilities, says the Infosys co-founder.

Sonia Das, chief of staff to New Jersey Senate majority leader

Sonia Das, chief of staff to New Jersey Senate majority leader

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg appointed Sonia Das as her chief of staff. She will take charge on January 1.

Meet Kilobots, world's largest robotic swarm

Meet Kilobots, world's largest robotic swarm

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Harvard scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have created the world's largest robotic swarm -- 1,024 little bots standing on pin-like legs -- that can assemble into predetermined shapes.

Breakups hit women harder but men never recover

Breakups hit women harder but men never recover

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

While women tend to recover more fully from a break-up, men simply move on, a new study has found.

How to improve your bike's fuel efficiency

How to improve your bike's fuel efficiency

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

We list down various ways in which you can derive the best mileage from your bike.

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

US withdraws from Paris climate deal

US withdraws from Paris climate deal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

"As president, I can put no other consideration before the well being of American citizens," said Trump as he announced his decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement.

Emission ghost haunts Volkswagen in India

Emission ghost haunts Volkswagen in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Carmaker meets govt; agrees to give evaluation results by Nov-end.

Small cars unsafe: This lady halts sales, takes on auto giants

Small cars unsafe: This lady halts sales, takes on auto giants

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Rita Mozumdar argues small vehicles have not passed the frontal impact test as required under the law

New Alto K10: India's cheapest automatic car

New Alto K10: India's cheapest automatic car

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The AMT gear box may not seem like much of technology wizardry, but the seamless gear changes it facilitates is commendable.

Tavera recall case may come under road ministry's scanner

Tavera recall case may come under road ministry's scanner

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

A government-instituted panel which probed the extent of non-compliance by General Motors in re-fitting pre-approved engines on Tavera models sent for inspection to meet specified emission norms, submitted its report late on Monday evening, holding the company responsible for corporate fraud.

Govt not considering shutting petrol pumps at night: Moily

Govt not considering shutting petrol pumps at night: Moily

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Amidst a storm over proposal to shut petrol pumps during night to taper fuel demand, Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily on Monday said the government had not made any such proposal and the idea had come from public.

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

How distorted laws are helping India Inc to bypass FDI rules

How distorted laws are helping India Inc to bypass FDI rules

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Bhargavi Zaveri & Radhika Pandey explains how complexities of foreign exchange rules are used by India Inc to dispute contractual obligations.

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

General Motors' Tavera recall prompts Union government to formulate a stricter policy.

Ola founders backed Tork to launch India's first electric motorcycle by next year

Ola founders backed Tork to launch India's first electric motorcycle by next year

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Looks at 100 km ride on single charge, ideal for big cities

'Lashkar and Pak army recruit from same pool of educated youth'

'Lashkar and Pak army recruit from same pool of educated youth'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

C Christine Fair, an acclaimed Pakistan expert who teaches at Georgetown University rebutted some of the common perceptions of Pakistan.

Why Western sanctions against Pyongyang may backfire

Why Western sanctions against Pyongyang may backfire

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Sanctions against North Korea following its H-bomb test could have serious repercussions and may prove disastrous for all the players involved, says Debalina Ghoshal.

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Tampering with electrical fittings of a car, subjecting it to improper maintenance or making unwarranted changes to it are the primary reasons behind the spurt in cases of vehicle fires, which have claimed several lives in the recent past.

What the Indo-Japan nuclear MoU actually means

What the Indo-Japan nuclear MoU actually means

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

There are many reasons for Japan to turn a deaf ear to its anti-nuclear lobby and concentrate on its geo-strategic imperatives to sign the nuclear deal with India, says Debalina Ghoshal.

Can Modi strike a nuclear deal with Japan?

Can Modi strike a nuclear deal with Japan?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Indo-Japanese nuclear deal may not come easy considering India's Civil Nuclear Liability Act provisions which had earlier put off suppliers like General Electric, says Debalina Ghoshal.

Why reviving Datsun is no easy task for Nissan

Why reviving Datsun is no easy task for Nissan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The compact segment makes up for nearly 25 per cent of car sales in India.

Can the IAF fight the next war effectively?

Can the IAF fight the next war effectively?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

In the light of India's increasingly 'darkening' threat environment and the convergence of strategic interests between China and Pakistan, the IAF's declining combat capabilities are a cause for concern, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'Make in India' idea is good but where's the resource?

'Make in India' idea is good but where's the resource?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

India is affected by a 'resource inefficiency curse'.

'We cannot allow political ideology to hijack science'

'We cannot allow political ideology to hijack science'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

'Such kind of mythology-based talks do not in any way contribute to science'. 'My biggest concern is these things will (eventually) become part of school curriculum (in India), and that is completely unacceptable.' Ramprasad Gandhiraman, a scientist at NASA's Ames Research Centre in California, has launched a petition demanding that a lecture on Ancient Indian Aviation Technology to be delivered at the 102nd Indian Science Congress in Mumbai be scrapped. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports.

How to manage your team remotely

How to manage your team remotely

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Set deadlines, ensure a clear communication channel and show genuine interest in your employees.

Modi's visit will boost India-China nuclear cooperation

Modi's visit will boost India-China nuclear cooperation

Rediff.com29 May 2015

There is enough scope for India and China to cooperate on nuclear energy issues despite the lingering issues which not only includes the Sino-Pakistan nexus, but also the Sino-India border dispute over the LAC, says Debalina Ghoshal.

Why pollsters got Bihar results wrong?

Why pollsters got Bihar results wrong?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The debacle that pollsters faced in the Bihar assembly elections is in part being blamed on the small sample size and lack of advancement in field surveys, says Sahil Makkar

She wants to raise Rs 20 crore to save refugees

She wants to raise Rs 20 crore to save refugees

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Moved by three-year-old Aylan Kurdi's death, Vidhya Ramalingam has kick-started a crowd-funding campaign to buy a rescue ship for immediate action in the Mediterranean.

Indo-Pak gas deal is more than hot air

Indo-Pak gas deal is more than hot air

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The agreement on pricing last month marks a significant step towards promoting energy security in the region, say Nisha Taneja & Samridhi Bimal.

Day 1@IIM-Ahmedabad

Day 1@IIM-Ahmedabad

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

What happens when someone working in one of India's large public sector companies ends up there, hoping IIM-A is all about leadership?

Govt must consider these factors while capping LPG subsidy

Govt must consider these factors while capping LPG subsidy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Indian govt must find solution to ever increasing LPG subsidy. Govt must cap LPG subsidy.

In Tesla, electric car makers find a spark

In Tesla, electric car makers find a spark

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Model 3 received 180,000 orders worldwide.

What's behind Delhi's air pollution?

What's behind Delhi's air pollution?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Air toxics emissions are high from older vehicles.

Auto sector loses speed as pollution debate takes centrestage

Auto sector loses speed as pollution debate takes centrestage

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The industry players couldn't hide their disappointment.

Few benefits that gold monetisation will bring to the economy

Few benefits that gold monetisation will bring to the economy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

For India to monetise gold, it is not the institutional depositor that policymakers must target but the average retail depositor.

Think before you drive: How safe is your car?

Think before you drive: How safe is your car?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Faced with stricter recall & testing norms, industry puts up a brave face, saying recalls improve consumer confidence

Top 5 motorcycles under Rs 40,000

Top 5 motorcycles under Rs 40,000

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

A simple guide to find out India's best commuters, from among Bajaj CT 100, Hero MotoCorp HF-Dawn, TVS Sport, Yamaha Crux and Mahindra Pantero T4.