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How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Let all the stakeholders, especially the government, remember that if the Make in India lion needs to roar and rise again, it won't happen unless India Inc rises too, points out Shekaar Subramanian.

India-born Arvind Krishna elected CEO of IBM

India-born Arvind Krishna elected CEO of IBM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Krishna's appointment as head of the global IT giant adds to the growing list of Indian-origin executives at the helm of some of the biggest multinational companies. Krishna joins the club that includes Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga, PepsiCo's former CEO Indra Nooyi and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen.

Sardar Patel's legacy ignored by previous governments, says PM Modi

Sardar Patel's legacy ignored by previous governments, says PM Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The prime minister said everyone in the country is proud of Patel's contribution to India before it attained freedom and during the early years after the nation became independent.

'I don't hide stuff, but...'

'I don't hide stuff, but...'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'I'm an extrovert, but there is a facet to me that I closely guard.' 'I just think that there has to be something that you keep for yourself.

What a Zardari presidency means

What a Zardari presidency means

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Zardari assumes Pakistan's presidency at a time when the very survival of the nation is at stake. There is nothing in his past to suggest that he will be successful in overcoming the challenges that Pakistan faces and there is every likelihood that a fresh round of political instability is just round the corner. India should hope for the best but get ready to face the worst in Pakistan in the coming months.

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Cohen, 52, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Soon, a building school in Tamil Nadu!

Soon, a building school in Tamil Nadu!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Dalmia Cement will launch the Dalmia Institute of Construction at Trichy to develop construction skills among rural youth will unveil.

Satyam buys Bridge Strategy Group for Rs 138 cr

Satyam buys Bridge Strategy Group for Rs 138 cr

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Global IT consulting major, Satyam on Monday announced the acquisition of Chicago-based management consulting firm Bridge Strategy Group for Rs 137.70 crore ($35 million).

Prez, PM hail 'distinguished jurist' Ram Jethmalani

Prez, PM hail 'distinguished jurist' Ram Jethmalani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Modi said Jethmalani was 'witty, courageous and never shied away from boldly expressing himself on any subject'.

Sasikiran storms into pre-quarters

Sasikiran storms into pre-quarters

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the World Chess Cup defeating Bartlomiej Macieja of Poland in both the blitz tiebreak games of the third round

I don't possess devious attributes: Bachchan

I don't possess devious attributes: Bachchan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

Actor Amitabh Bachchan has rubbished reports that incidents of bottle throwing on his house, during the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena campaign against North Indians, were manipulated."If some feel that this was manipulated they are so wrong. You attribute far too much to my devious acumen. I am afraid I do not possess such attributes." he said. Bachchan said his wife Jaya's recent walk out from Parliament was her right as a Member of Parliament.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Anand loses to Radjabov in Corus Tournament

Anand loses to Radjabov in Corus Tournament

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

Rude defeats for World champion Viswanthan Anand and fellow Grandmaster Koneru Humpy summed up a pathetic day for the Indians in the first round of Corus Chess tournament.

Gambhir hits a century on his political debut!

Gambhir hits a century on his political debut!

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The cricketer-turned-politician has sort of demolished his opponents, securing close to seven lakh votes, leaving close rivals -- Congress's Arvinder Singh Lovely and Aam Aadmi Party's Aatishi -- way behind.

Gujarat and the history of futures

Gujarat and the history of futures

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Saurashtra in Gujarat boasts of being the cradle of Futures trading in India. Certainly, the Gujarati business acumen played a big role in the rise of futures trade in Saurashtra and other parts of the state.

L N Mittal bags Asia Society 'Leadership Award'

L N Mittal bags Asia Society 'Leadership Award'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

The Asia Society also honoured chairman and CEO of Citigroup Charles O Prince with the Leadership Award for his contribution to the financial sector.

A comic rebel with a cause

A comic rebel with a cause

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Meet the Indian American comics spreading that funny feeling. A series of portraits.

Why Rasika Mathur is one funny woman

Why Rasika Mathur is one funny woman

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Meet the Indian American comics spreading that funny feeling. A series of portraits.

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Indians expectedly dominated the Under-19 World Cup team announced by the ICC on Sunday, with five players from the triumphant side making it to the world eleven.

From Matoshree to Varsha, Uddhav comes a long way

From Matoshree to Varsha, Uddhav comes a long way

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The new chief minister will be one of the most closely watched politicians in the country in these media-driven times.

Eureka 2006 at IIT-Bombay

Eureka 2006 at IIT-Bombay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

The Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Bombay & Intel Education invites students and working professionals to participate in Eureka 2006 – The International Business Plan Competition.

Pranab parries Amnesty blows

Pranab parries Amnesty blows

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Half-Indian, half-Japanese, all funny

Half-Indian, half-Japanese, all funny

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Meet the Indian-American comics spreading that funny feeling. This week: Dan Nainan.

Indian Americans can be funny too

Indian Americans can be funny too

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Meet the Indian-American comics spreading that funny feeling. A series of portraits.

R C Agarwal's rags-to riches story

R C Agarwal's rags-to riches story

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Agarwal built Vishal Retail from scratch into a chain of highly lucrative hypermarkets and discount superstores.

Kamal Nath, man of the match, in Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath, man of the match, in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The 72-year-old master strategist ensured that the Congress's internal conflict ended and took on the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shivraj Singh Chouhan -- the state's longest ever serving chief minister.

Zardari returns from 'exile'; may act as PPP patriarch

Zardari returns from 'exile'; may act as PPP patriarch

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Pakistan's former president Asif Ali Zardari has returned to the country, ending his 18-month-long self-imposed exile, amidst speculations about his future role in the Pakistan Peoples Party, which has threatened a major protest against the Nawaz Sharif government.

Saina disappoints as Japan rout India 5-0 in Uber Cup

Saina disappoints as Japan rout India 5-0 in Uber Cup

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Saina Nehwal squandered four match points in her singles match as a young Indian women team bowed out of the Uber Cup Final after being hammered 0-5 by five-time champions Japan in a Group A match, in Bangkok.

Who is India's greatest businessman?

Who is India's greatest businessman?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Who do you think is -- or has been -- India's greatest entrepreneur?

Lalu shows how to make money

Lalu shows how to make money

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

Be it passengers or freight or even commercial utilisation of Railways' properties and premises, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Friday demonstrated his uncanny ways of making money.

The dos and don'ts of buying stocks

The dos and don'ts of buying stocks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Make sure you have the right attitude and know how to go about it.

Designing for success

Designing for success

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Ghosh, 43, will be reporting to 25-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, who founded OYO with a single hotel in 2013.

New safety gadget for BPO staff

New safety gadget for BPO staff

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Mercury Infocomm's product Auto Vigil comes as a boon to the millions of young girls and women employed in business process outsourcing industry.

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Singh, who was instrumental in building required capabilities in the organisation said his role at Fortis did not allow him to spend time with his family, as the reason behind his resignation.

The death of meritocracy

The death of meritocracy

Rediff.com29 May 2006

Did Aamir go wrong with Secret Superstar?

Did Aamir go wrong with Secret Superstar?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Why didn't his strategy work at the box office this time?

Why Aussies face must-win situation against India...

Why Aussies face must-win situation against India...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The prospect of a depleted Australia team struggling on home pitches against India in the coming summer could add further heat from broadcasters

Clinical Ljubicic through in China

Clinical Ljubicic through in China

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Ivan Ljubicic and Nikolay Davydenko advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open.

'Nitish will wait for RJD to make a decision'

'Nitish will wait for RJD to make a decision'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'...and then react.' 'There are two options before him if the alliance breaks.' 'He either teams up with the BJP or goes for a fresh election.' 'My impression is that he will avoid a fresh election.'