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What India will we wake up to on May 4?

What India will we wake up to on May 4?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'One hopes that it is for the better that this disaster alters our reality from the morning of May 4,' notes Aakar Patel.

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The IIM-B's 'Karnataka innovation report' has become the basis for the Congress party's election narrative, particularly to distinguish it from the 'Gujarat model of development', reports Archis Mohan.

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Indian-American Ghazala Hashmi, a former community college professor, created history by becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected to the Virginia State Senate.

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'All the vaccines that are available in most countries, right now, are all highly effective and safe.'

America should listen harder to India

America should listen harder to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Silicon Valley can be replicated, but this will only be achieved so long as fresh talent is welcomed by both our countries - a move that will surely spark a billion ideas and discoveries.

India's 20-21 GDP growth to slow down to 4.8%: UN report

India's 20-21 GDP growth to slow down to 4.8%: UN report

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

India's GDP growth for the current fiscal is expected to slow down to 4.8 per cent, a UN report has said, warning that the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to result in significant adverse economic impacts globally. The UN 'Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2020: Towards sustainable economies' said that Covid-19 is having far-reaching economic and social consequences for the region, with strong cross-border spillover effects through trade, tourism and financial linkages.

'I don't see real estate prices coming down'

'I don't see real estate prices coming down'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Real estate will prosper, small developers won't.

Qualcomm to invest $150 mn for Indian start-ups

Qualcomm to invest $150 mn for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Qualcomm has been playing a key role driving India's wireless revolution

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Ratan Tata invests in medical emergency response firm MUrgency

Ratan Tata invests in medical emergency response firm MUrgency

Rediff.com17 May 2016

MUrgency is slated to launch services in Amritsar and Jalandhar in the last week of May and cover the entire state by June end.

IPR policy to boost innovation, trademarks to be granted in a month

IPR policy to boost innovation, trademarks to be granted in a month

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The idea is to incorporate global best practices in the Indian context.

Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable: Mukesh

Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable: Mukesh

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'We always believe that if you focus on the goal, you will overcome all obstacles. If you focus on the obstacles, you will never achieve your goal.'

No new COVID-19 cases in 14 states, UTs in last 24 hours

No new COVID-19 cases in 14 states, UTs in last 24 hours

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The doubling time of coronavirus cases has slowed down to 13.9 days in the last three days.

Cyber attacks to fall in 2015, but will be more sophisticated

Cyber attacks to fall in 2015, but will be more sophisticated

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

According to Websense's cybersecurity predictions for 2015, as mobile apps are using auto-login capability these devices will face more attacks from cyber criminals for more credential-stealing or authentication attacks that can be used at a later date.

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Epidemiologists worry there's little or no data being shared on mortality by age group and contacts traced, which makes it difficult to understand how the effects of Covid-19 might be different in the Indian population, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi

US-China trade war: How India stands to GAIN!

US-China trade war: How India stands to GAIN!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

China is on the lookout for investment pastures where its money is welcome, safe and earns a decent return. India also needs vast investment - about $1 trillion over the next 10-15 years - in infrastructure, green energy, transportation and heavy industry, says Ravi Bhoothalingam.

CES 2019: Stunning new gadgets for your home

CES 2019: Stunning new gadgets for your home

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, currently on in Las Vegas, is showcasing exciting new products, enhanced with Artificial Intelligence and machine learning.

'White House has heard us'

'White House has heard us'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'

11 healthy changes you should make in your life

11 healthy changes you should make in your life

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Health goals should be for life, not event-centric, says Aayushi Lakhapati.

Buying a day care insurance policy? Read this

Buying a day care insurance policy? Read this

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Mahavir Chopra explains the pitfalls one may face after buying a day care insurance policy

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 39-year-old appeared at Italy's Sanremo festival in March, where he sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and said he would like to try acting.

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Vaccination is the only safe way to get immunity.'

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Ambee, an Ambulance-hailing app, is set for commercial rollout. Sharath Chowdary profiles the Uber-backed firm that aims to bring online 50% of ambulances across 60 Indian cities over 5 years.

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Shameen Alauddin finds out more about Touchkin which has raised $1.3 million to develop an artificial intelligence coach for your behavioural and mental health.

The teen who could revolutionise the war against heart attacks

The teen who could revolutionise the war against heart attacks

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

He invented a skin patch that can detect a silent heart attack 6 hours before it happens!

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Will the next generation possess an even more internationalist outlook, and lose their Indian identities entirely? Will they continue to believe in a larger role for business in society and go beyond the boardroom to truly understand the Indian consumer, ask Geoffrey Jones & Vinay Sridhar of Harvard Business School.

ASK AJIT: Are these stocks good to hold for one year?

ASK AJIT: Are these stocks good to hold for one year?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Ministries clash over cap on foreign stakes in drug firms

Ministries clash over cap on foreign stakes in drug firms

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The finance ministry is resisting pressure from other departments to cap foreign ownership of domestic drugmakers, fearing such a move would discourage potential investors, a senior ministry source said.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Here's the full text of President's address with a word cloud.

'We underestimated the virus'

'We underestimated the virus'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'By the time actual action began, it was already too late.' 'The virus was raging.'

'Cases will be around for 6 to 9 months'

'Cases will be around for 6 to 9 months'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'The only idea -- the only idea -- of the shutdown was to buy time.'

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

Microsoft joins wearables race, unveils smart band

Microsoft joins wearables race, unveils smart band

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Technology giant Microsoft has now joined the wearables bandwagon with the launch of its smart band Microsoft Band, designed for people looking to live healthier and be more productive.

Facebook launches forum to exchange marketing ideas

Facebook launches forum to exchange marketing ideas

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The Council includes companies like Tata Motors, Flipkart, Airtel, P&G, Madison World, ICICI Bank, HUL, Micromax and Future Group among others.

India-US bilateral trade can reach $1 trillion by 2030

India-US bilateral trade can reach $1 trillion by 2030

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Modi will meet President Obama at the White House on September 29 and 30, US officials said.

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'You can only see it when you look for it. Seek and you shall find.'

India to seek permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

India to seek permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Modi emphasised on deeper India-Africa partnership on clean energy.

COVID-19: FIFA to release $150 million to associations

COVID-19: FIFA to release $150 million to associations

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Each of FIFA's 211 member associations would receive $500,000 in the coming days as well as any remaining entitlements for 2019 and 2020, it added. The coronavirus outbreak has brought soccer to a standstill and clubs have struggled to cope with the loss of revenue.

Has Asean opened the floodgates to Indians?

Has Asean opened the floodgates to Indians?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The agreement on services, if ratified by all member countries, could prove to be a game changer for Indian professionals in education, healthcare & IT.

So much empty rhetoric

So much empty rhetoric

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

If Narendra Modi could tame his obsession with the Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family, Arvind Kejriwal resist polishing his halo and Rahul Gandhi find his voice, we could begin a debate about the future of this country that actually addressed the seriousness of its problems, says Rahul Jacob.