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She helps women find a career after a break

She helps women find a career after a break

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Saundarya Rajesh has helped more than 8,000 women get back to work.

Is ecommerce in India a bubble waiting to burst?

Is ecommerce in India a bubble waiting to burst?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The sector will start making operating profits by 2020.

Analysts recommend: Stay put in SBI, associates

Analysts recommend: Stay put in SBI, associates

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The consolidated entity can target good growth FY18 onwards, analysts say.

5 ways the IAF can be battle ready

5 ways the IAF can be battle ready

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

'While fighter pilots must not be sent into combat in inferior aircraft, an obsessive quest for outright combat superiority will leave an air force short of numbers,' says Ajai Shukla.

Russia keen to sell MiG-35 to India, says top official

Russia keen to sell MiG-35 to India, says top official

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The MiG-35 is Russia's most advanced 4++ generation multipurpose fighter jet developed on the basis of the serial-produced MiG-29K/KUB and MiG-29M/M2 combat aircraft.

China's strategic push in the Middle East

China's strategic push in the Middle East

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Why is Xi Jinping visiting Saudi Arabia, Egypt and China this week? Former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade explains the significance of China's outreach to the Middle East.

Bharat Ratna to Prof CNR Rao comes as icing on the cake

Bharat Ratna to Prof CNR Rao comes as icing on the cake

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Research and teaching have remained Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao's first priority and first love, and that is what sets him apart, says Dinesh C Sharma

Soccer Extras: VAR has been a success in La Liga; Simeone pledges future to Atletico

Soccer Extras: VAR has been a success in La Liga; Simeone pledges future to Atletico

Rediff.com22 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Trump or Jaitley: Who will have greater impact?

Trump or Jaitley: Who will have greater impact?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Budget will obviously be crucial. But US President Donald Trump may have even more of an influence than Finance Minister Arun Jaitley when it comes to sentiment, argues Devangshu Datta.

Why is IAF so keen on scuttling HAL's indigenous trainer aircraft?

Why is IAF so keen on scuttling HAL's indigenous trainer aircraft?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

An IAF "request for information" floated on the MoD website invites Indian companies to submit preliminary bids to supply the IAF with 106 PC-7 Mk II trainers. Ajai Shukla reports

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

Markets rebound on rate cut hopes; NTPC falls, banks rise

Markets rebound on rate cut hopes; NTPC falls, banks rise

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Sensex eneded 374 points higher on rate cut expectation from the RBI.

Tejas Mark-I fails to meet IAF criteria, has 53 shortfalls: CAG

Tejas Mark-I fails to meet IAF criteria, has 53 shortfalls: CAG

Rediff.com8 May 2015

It came under severe criticism from the CAG on Friday as it pointed out that its Mark-I version has 53 'significant shortfalls'.

Nobel, Dylan and the twilight of authority

Nobel, Dylan and the twilight of authority

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Nobel follows a line of mighty brands that have bent low to kiss the feet of the popular, says Itu Chaudhuri.

What connects Flipkart and extra-terrestrial life?

What connects Flipkart and extra-terrestrial life?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

How much do you know Russian billionaire Yuri Milner, who has invested $ 100 million in a project to find extra-terrestrial life?

Singapore wants to make Andhra Pradesh capital a smart city

Singapore wants to make Andhra Pradesh capital a smart city

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The new capital of Andhra Pradesh is expected to be in the Vijayawada-Guntur region.

Explained: The meaning of Sushma's Vietnam visit

Explained: The meaning of Sushma's Vietnam visit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'India does not wish to remain silent in improving its strategic space so that its leverage to counter China's expansionist designs is maintained, besides enabling it to play a responsible role from a position of strength for peace and stability in Asia,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

India can still emulate China's export miracle: Panagariya

India can still emulate China's export miracle: Panagariya

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

From parity in 1980, China's economy has outgrown India's fivefold to $10 trillion

The business of Indian diplomacy is business

The business of Indian diplomacy is business

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Making it easier to do business is a key element of our strategy, says Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Biometric authentication is based on the unscientific and questionable assumption that there are parts of human body that does not age, wither and decay with the passage of time.

'India is not becoming intolerant'

'India is not becoming intolerant'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'Some intolerance is there in society. Fortunately, a majority of Indians are tolerant.'

India Inc hails Modi victory, looks for bold reforms

India Inc hails Modi victory, looks for bold reforms

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Happy at the clear mandate given by voters to the BJP-led NDA, India Inc on Friday exuded confidence that Narendra Modi will initiate bold and decisive policy reforms to promote economic growth.

Govt in overdrive to put apps on tap

Govt in overdrive to put apps on tap

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Most of the apps have been developed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati and other regional languages

Pressing the reset button in MoD

Pressing the reset button in MoD

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Defence Secretary R K Mathur should take to Prime Minister Narendra Modi just five simple measures that would create or catalyse dramatic improvements across the wider defence arena, says Ajai Shukla.

Indian among Fortune's 10 most promising women entrepreneurs

Indian among Fortune's 10 most promising women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Every year Fortune honours 10 innovators, groundbreakers and game changers as 'Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs'.

Is iPhone X 'the future of the smartphone'?

Is iPhone X 'the future of the smartphone'?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Price, specifications, features and all that you need to know about Apple's hot new 10th anniversary phone.

Is there a message in DRDO chief's exit?

Is there a message in DRDO chief's exit?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

By removing Avinash Chander last week, the government has chosen to sacrifice the organisation's most potent symbol of success

President seeks bigger Chinese market for Indian products

President seeks bigger Chinese market for Indian products

Rediff.com25 May 2016

India's exports to China stood at $7.56 billion during the period whereas the imports have jumped to $52.26 billion in April-January

Here's what US has to tell India on smart cities

Here's what US has to tell India on smart cities

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

US Ambassador Richard Verma's tips to the Indian states.

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

It is easy to Make in India. What is very difficult is Sell in India or Make for India: Rajiv Bajaj

It is easy to Make in India. What is very difficult is Sell in India or Make for India: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Bajaj talks about the tribulations in following 'Make in India' call

President Mukherjee hails 'most memorable' Bhutan visit

President Mukherjee hails 'most memorable' Bhutan visit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Terming his just-concluded state visit to Bhutan as very successful and his "most memorable", President Pranab Mukherjee hoped that bilateral relations between the two countries would continue to grow from strength to strength.

Lesson for Railways to turn market savvy, attract more passengers

Lesson for Railways to turn market savvy, attract more passengers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The Indian Railways must opt for a dynamic fare-fixing system and improve its management and marketing techniques.

Want to be an animator?

Want to be an animator?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

If you have the skills, the sky is the limit.

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

After snapping his political alliance with the ruling National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, N Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, speaks to B Dasarath Reddy on what he now has in mind.

Nehru's vision, Bhabha's mission

Nehru's vision, Bhabha's mission

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Nehru's faith in science and technology, his genuine respect for Bhabha, and their burning ambition worked synergistically to place India on the nuclear map of the world. Atomic energy developed and prospered because of Nehru's vision fulfilled by Bhabha's mission, recalls K S Parthasarathy, former secretary of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, on the occasion of India's first prime minister's 119th birthday today.

Alibaba's grand plans for a blockbuster India entry

Alibaba's grand plans for a blockbuster India entry

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Ma and the other co-founders had finalised the name "Alibaba" after much research on its acceptability.

Mint a fortune from these best performing stocks

Mint a fortune from these best performing stocks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

A total of 183 stocks rallied 10 per cent, of which 32 stocks saw price appreciation of 20 per cent each.

In US, Gadkari outlines plans to halt road accidents

In US, Gadkari outlines plans to halt road accidents

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The minister has sought the help of US technology, expertise and innovation to make road safety a priority in India.

It's the start-up season

It's the start-up season

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Perhaps, the most misunderstood aspect is the role of the state.