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'Jackfruit flour may control diabetes'

'Jackfruit flour may control diabetes'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'The group having rice flour and wheat flour showed an increase in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), and the group that took the jackfruit flour had a significant decrease in HbA1c.' 'Our results showed a decrease in fasting blood glucose (FBG) and postprandial glucose (PPG) after the green jackfruit flour meal.'

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation for the seventh time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day on Saturday and it will be his second speech of the second term in office.

'Passion, persistence, patience: Key to being a successful entrepreneur'

'Passion, persistence, patience: Key to being a successful entrepreneur'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

'If there was ever a time to start up, it is the NOW and HERE!'

New FDI policy may hurt India's start-up dream

New FDI policy may hurt India's start-up dream

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'As much as $4 billion in India's start-up companies has come from Chinese funds.' 'Government policy must not remain indifferent to the problems India's start-up ventures are likely to face after the change in FDI rules,' says A K Bhattacharya.

Angel tax, a dampener for start-ups: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Angel tax, a dampener for start-ups: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Several start-ups have raised concerns over taxation of angel funds under Section 56 of the Income Tax Act, which provides for taxation of funds received by an entity.

Gujarat emerges as the best place for start-ups

Gujarat emerges as the best place for start-ups

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Four states - Karantaka, Kerala, Odisha and Rajasthan - were in the top performers' category.

More bad news for the economy; Q2 GDP growth now pegged at 4.7%

More bad news for the economy; Q2 GDP growth now pegged at 4.7%

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

India's growth outlook has weakened sharply this year, with a crunch that started with the non-banking finance institutions spreading to retail businesses, car-makers, home sales and heavy industries.

Note ban, bang! GST, bang! Crippled our economy: Rahul

Note ban, bang! GST, bang! Crippled our economy: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

GST was 'flawed' and had unleashed a 'tsunami of tax terrorism', he said.

'New visa rules by US, UK may pose challenge for Indian IT'

'New visa rules by US, UK may pose challenge for Indian IT'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The new rules will bring down people's mobility and as a result flexibility in scaling businesses

Govt approves easier Angel Tax exemption process for start-ups

Govt approves easier Angel Tax exemption process for start-ups

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

To seek tax exemption, a start-up will now have to apply, with all the documents, to the DIPP instead of the inter-ministerial board of certification. The earlier requirement of start-up to submit report from merchant banker specifying the fair market value of shares has also been removed.

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 67th Republic Day urged the nation to reaffirm the unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of India's Constitution and strengthen the Republic.

Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale: Rahul to Modi

Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale: Rahul to Modi

Rediff.com9 May 2019

He also took on the prime minister over unemployment, taunting Modi for a remark that selling 'pakodas' is a job worth doing.

After exchanges, Jignesh Shah, now, wants to become a job creator

After exchanges, Jignesh Shah, now, wants to become a job creator

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Shah wants to focus this time on a mentoring role and help youngsters with innovative ideas live their entrepreneurship dreams by providing them a platform for "institutionalisation, globalisation and scaling up" of their ventures.

PM Modi accorded warm welcome on his arrival in Japan

PM Modi accorded warm welcome on his arrival in Japan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The two-day summit beginning Sunday will seek to review the progress in ties and deepen strategic dimension of the bilateral relationship.

Welcome to Smart India Hackathon 2017!

Welcome to Smart India Hackathon 2017!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Whether you are a mobile App designer, a systems designer or a person with strong data analytical skills, there is a problem you can take on and solve and take India Forward.

FM urged to remove angel tax

FM urged to remove angel tax

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The e-commerce sector is also fraught with redundant taxation laws that need immediate overhaul

6 key changes in tax rules and their impact

6 key changes in tax rules and their impact

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Pranay Bhatia offers insights on some key issues from Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden Budget.

Startups and e-commerce: Tax sops and new patent regime to promote innovation

Startups and e-commerce: Tax sops and new patent regime to promote innovation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The Budget proposal will help startups with better incubation, talent and capital

Start-up policy to get makeover

Start-up policy to get makeover

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The move is expected to create space for more budding entrepreneurs in the country to be eligible for self-certification, relaxed public procurement norms, rebate in patent filing, start-up funding, investment and easier closure compliance.

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

By using recycled resources to create earth-friendly gifting options, the venture Surprise Someone is changing the way India smiles.

Modi bats for Digital India and Industry 4.0

Modi bats for Digital India and Industry 4.0

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

"Emerging fields, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of things, blockchain, and big data can take India to new heights of development, and improve the quality of life of its citizens," he said, adding for India, this is not just an industrial transformation, but a social transformation.

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'We have integrated start-up space created in almost all the 14 district headquarters of the state.'
'They have incubation facilities providing entrepreneurs common facilities like shared software, legal support, fab labs, hardware, manufacturing facilities and services like chartered accounting facilities, etc, enabling the start-ups to concentrate on technology R&D and product development.'

'Economy is already in recession'

'Economy is already in recession'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The economy will pick up in 2020 or a little later... When it picks up, will it reach 10%, 8% or still lower? It all depends on how realistic are the diagnosis and the prescriptions that follow,' says Professor K J Joseph.

Modi's new plans and status of earlier promises

Modi's new plans and status of earlier promises

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his maiden Independence Day address, had made several promises to the nation.

Why India will find it difficult to become a $1-trn digital economy

Why India will find it difficult to become a $1-trn digital economy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The government needs to make the right policies and further execute them properly if it wants to move towards this goal

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' should change it to 'Amit Shah ke bete ko bachao': Rahul

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' should change it to 'Amit Shah ke bete ko bachao': Rahul

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'A theft has taken place in front of the eyes of the chowkidar (watchman), but you are silent,' Rahul asked the PM.

11 key initiatives to make India a start-up destination

11 key initiatives to make India a start-up destination

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

With time the start-up action plan will need to be tweaked and will need to move in the direction of removing both hurdles and privileges.

Without naming Pak, India, Saudi agree on cooperation against terror

Without naming Pak, India, Saudi agree on cooperation against terror

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

PM Modi also called for a strong action plan for combating extremism.

Infosys to reward 20 entrepreneurs for fresh ideas

Infosys to reward 20 entrepreneurs for fresh ideas

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Infosys will be handing over a prize of Rs 5 lakh to 20 entrepreneurs every year.

'We are lucky to have Narendra Modi and Amit Shah'

'We are lucky to have Narendra Modi and Amit Shah'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'After Vajpayee-Advani, Modi-Shah is the second best in India.'

Dear Mr Modi, Let's focus on IT to transform India!

Dear Mr Modi, Let's focus on IT to transform India!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Information technology, not manufacturing or infrastructure, should be the focus of the government while implementing initiatives such as Make in India and Start Up India.

The drawback in Modi's big plan to fund start-ups

The drawback in Modi's big plan to fund start-ups

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Practising Indira Gandhi's brand of socialism today will not just be anachronistic but also economically harmful.

Ready for the Startup India Learning Programme?

Ready for the Startup India Learning Programme?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The 4 week online learning programme is available in English and Hindi, and will soon be offered in some regional languages.

Shift to commerce ministry from railways no demotion: Prabhu

Shift to commerce ministry from railways no demotion: Prabhu

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Prabhu was moved out of the important railway ministry and was handed over the commerce and industry portfolio in the Cabinet recast.

'Practise what you preach': Rahul targets PM over PNB fraud

'Practise what you preach': Rahul targets PM over PNB fraud

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

PM started 'Make in India' but every product in market is Make in China: Rahul

Rahul accuses PM, Shah of being 'beneficiaries' of Jay's business

Rahul accuses PM, Shah of being 'beneficiaries' of Jay's business

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Theft has taken place in front of the eyes of the chowkidar. But you are silent, Rahul said.

Postal dept has overtaken SBI on digital connectivity: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Postal dept has overtaken SBI on digital connectivity: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Prasad also said India will be a $1 trillion opportunity for digital companies in five years

PM Modi addresses first Mann Ki Baat in 2016

PM Modi addresses first Mann Ki Baat in 2016

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said awareness about it should be spread across the country so that at least 50 per cent of the farmers join it within two years.

Modi to address India-US Start-Up Konnect 2015

Modi to address India-US Start-Up Konnect 2015

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the India-US Startup Konnect and share his vision on 'Start up India, Stand up India' as part of his US visit later this month.

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'We chew paan and spit it out on Mother India and then chant Vande Mataram. Throw garbage and then chant Vande Mataram... , the PM said.