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'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'I'm not surprised with what's happening in India,' 'Tiger' Tyagarajan tells Nivedita Mookerji.

India needs brain drain!

India needs brain drain!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The news of the week gone by that shaped the world

As long as we fix Pakistan we are happy

As long as we fix Pakistan we are happy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'The intensity with which we are focussed on Pakistan, particularly our government and our media, ultimately harms us and reduces our greatness,' argues Aakar Patel.

Low inflation to give biggest global pay boost in 3 years

Low inflation to give biggest global pay boost in 3 years

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

US workers were on course for a 3.0% increase in wages at the start of 2016

Google in talks to buy Indian startup InMobi

Google in talks to buy Indian startup InMobi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

InMobi helps companies target the users of phones.

G20 nations should monitor workforce requirement across globe

G20 nations should monitor workforce requirement across globe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Globally, industries need to sit together and look at the demand for professionals that is expected to emerge from different countries.

India slips 21 places in Global Gender Gap Index 2017

India slips 21 places in Global Gender Gap Index 2017

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Let's make some effort to make it come true and close the gender gap once and for all.

Skywatchers witness rare Mercury transit

Skywatchers witness rare Mercury transit

Rediff.com9 May 2016

This occurs only when the Sun, Mercury and the Earth lined up in one plane. It appears as a dot on the disc because its angular size is very small compared to that of the Sun as seen from the Earth.

How falling rupee will affect your child's future!

How falling rupee will affect your child's future!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

With the rupee crossing Rs 72/dollar in recent times, things suddenly don't look too good on several counts.

Global IT outsourcing market to reach $288 bn in 2013: Gartner

Global IT outsourcing market to reach $288 bn in 2013: Gartner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

IT market is forecast to grow 2.8 per cent in dollar terms and 5.1 per cent in constant currency from 2012, Gartner said in a statement.

Rupee ends flat at 67.02 vs USD ahead of Fed meet outcome

Rupee ends flat at 67.02 vs USD ahead of Fed meet outcome

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Heavy unwinding by foreign portfolio investors and lacklustre equities dampened the sentiment

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Russia welcomed the world to the soccer World Cup on Thursday as fans streamed in, the hosts savoured a 5-0 victory on the pitch and President Vladimir Putin's government derided Western efforts to isolate him.

Reliance Retail, Bharti in talks to buy Carrefour India assets

Reliance Retail, Bharti in talks to buy Carrefour India assets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Reliance Retail and Bharti Enterprises are understood to be in talks to buy India assets of the world's second largest retailer Carrefour that has decided to exit the country by closing its five stores.

Global confidence survey: India ranks 4th

Global confidence survey: India ranks 4th

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

CEOs from various sectors were part of the survey.

Darkest Hour Review: Exuberant bear. Shrewd fox. Vociferous lion

Darkest Hour Review: Exuberant bear. Shrewd fox. Vociferous lion

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'The politics of it may be wishy-washy and the saviour at Darkest Hour's centre may well be a racist, an imperialist, and an alcoholic, but in Gary Oldman's nimble skin, smacked in layers and layers of prosthetics to resemble the heavily-jowled, cigar-smoking, portly penguin-like demeanour of the British Bulldog, it pretty much screams, "And the Oscar goes to"...' notes Sukanya Verma.

Economies could shrink by mid-century due to scarce water: World Bank

Economies could shrink by mid-century due to scarce water: World Bank

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Global warming can cause extreme floods and droughts and can mean snowfall is replaced by rain, with higher evaporation rates.

Brexit: Nations shouldn't take decisions in a fit of passion

Brexit: Nations shouldn't take decisions in a fit of passion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

'A nation can take a quick decision in a fit of passion or excitement that can be damaging to itself in the long term,' says Aakar Patel.

Migrant crisis: Can Europe take it anymore?

Migrant crisis: Can Europe take it anymore?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

As Europe struggles to cope with the influx of lakhs and lakhs of migrants, here are the latest developments on the crisis

India outguns Russia to become 4th largest defence spender

India outguns Russia to become 4th largest defence spender

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The report also revealed that the United States was still king with its expenditure representing about 40 per cent of the total Global Defence budget. India overtook Saudi Arabia and Russia to become one of the top five defence spenders globally.

NASA lists most polluted cities in the world; India, China lead

NASA lists most polluted cities in the world; India, China lead

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

India, China and the Middle East, with their fast-growing economies and expanding industry, have seen growing air pollution, according to NASA.

Mahindra's R&D spending up 26 times in 13 years

Mahindra's R&D spending up 26 times in 13 years

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Companies need to provide 90-95 per cent of what Europe, US, Japan, Korea may give and for that, you have to spend this kind of money: Pawan Goenka.

India has potential to become world's biggest car maker: Maruti

India has potential to become world's biggest car maker: Maruti

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Car exports from India have reached the levels of around six lakh units annually.

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Average global growth prospects for the next 12 months and the next three years are 35 per cent and 49 per cent, respectively.

Ranbaxy brands to stay alive

Ranbaxy brands to stay alive

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Sun Pharma to retain these in most markets; US could be the exception, where the Ranbaxy name has taken a hit.

Migrant crisis: 'The beginning of a real exodus'

Migrant crisis: 'The beginning of a real exodus'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

European leaders are searching for solutions as conflicts in Syria and Iraq are sending thousands of refugees on dangerous voyages through the Balkans and across the Mediterranean to the 28-nation European Union. Here are the latest developments on the crisis.

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.' 'Those who are coming early in the disease, the minute they are suspicious that they have COVID-19, the recovery rate has been much, much, higher.' 'The moral of the story is: We must destigmatise COVID-19.' 'People should be told: 'Look, if you have anything like this, please come immediately'.'

Gartner lowers global IT spend estimates

Gartner lowers global IT spend estimates

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The 2.1 percentage point reduction mainly reflects the impact of recent fluctuations in US dollar exchange rates.

$721 bn global mobile payment transactions likely by 2017

$721 bn global mobile payment transactions likely by 2017

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Money transfers and merchandise purchases are expected to account for about 71 per cent and 21 per cent respectively, of total transaction value in 2013.

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Tata was concerned that most innovations were happening outside India, some by Indians.

'India is 15th in insurance premium volume'

'India is 15th in insurance premium volume'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Insurance falls from 14 position in 2013; insurance penetration falls to 3.9%.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by

How India can avert a Brussels-like attack

How India can avert a Brussels-like attack

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

'India's counter-terrorism network needs to keep potential jihadists under a scanner all the time,' says Rajeev Sharma.

How India can make drugs affordable for its poor

How India can make drugs affordable for its poor

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

To keep price control to a minimum, the government can act in two areas where it has not done so far.

Now, a start-up to track radio cab drivers

Now, a start-up to track radio cab drivers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The US-based start-up developed a machine learning system that uses sensors in smartphones.

Priced tea falls prey to Darjeeling unrest

Priced tea falls prey to Darjeeling unrest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Being a victim of recurring political unrest over three decades, low productivity and escalating production cost, the Darjeeling tea industry has not been in good financial health over a long time.

'Terrorists don't come from India's Muslims'

'Terrorists don't come from India's Muslims'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'They are not affected by ISIS' sentiment of avenging the suffering of the global ummah.' 'They have a huge ummah of their own in India, a huge Muslim population.' 'And because of that, they have to take into consideration the political and social conditions of Muslims in India.' 'They have to express themselves in a more political way and not through terrorism.'

Our defence expenditure would be a scandal in another democracy

Our defence expenditure would be a scandal in another democracy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

'Where is the analysis that we need to spend at least Rs 4 trillion to keep India safe?'

TCS tops dividend league table in FY15

TCS tops dividend league table in FY15

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Paid Rs 15,474 cr against CIL's Rs 13,075 cr in FY15