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Will Pakistan ever break World Cup jinx against India?

Will Pakistan ever break World Cup jinx against India?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Pakistan's head coach Waqar Younis is confident that his new-look team would be able to break the jinx of not winning against India in major ICC events when they lock horns in the upcoming World T20, which begins right after the Asia Cup T20.

How Trent came from behind to win the retail game

How Trent came from behind to win the retail game

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The reason for Trent's success is rooted in its slow and steady approach to expansion. Unlike others, Trent, led by Noel Tata, ensured that each store was profitable before it went on to the next, says Raghavendra Kamath.

Will you buy a Made in India product?

Will you buy a Made in India product?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'Will people who buy iPhones stop buying iPhones to help swadeshi models?' 'There should be some advantage for the consumer to make them buy a Made in India product.' 'Patriotism and nationalism are good words, but in business, it won't work.'

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The IT major is donning a new face for the changing times, says Ayan Pramanik.

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The IT major is donning a new face for the changing times, says Ayan Pramanik.

Is Walmart chasing a mirage in Flipkart?

Is Walmart chasing a mirage in Flipkart?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Flipkart will need $2 bn annual profit to make Walmart investment viable, which will mean yearly revenue of $100 bn

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Chidambaram said it was a 'despicable slur' on the six secretaries of the government.

Modi breaks the ice with Trump -- and stands to gain

Modi breaks the ice with Trump -- and stands to gain

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's phone call to Trump will help restore a degree of sanity to Indian statecraft and diplomacy, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Entry of NSCN-K faction boosts Naga peace process

Entry of NSCN-K faction boosts Naga peace process

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The leadership of the NSCN-K is scheduled to join the peace negotiations in March as part of the Naga National Political Group with Government of India's Interlocutor R N Ravi, reports Sujit Kumar Chakraborty.

Football Briefs: Immobile hat-trick destroys Milan's perfect record

Football Briefs: Immobile hat-trick destroys Milan's perfect record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

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

India sprinter Chand cleared by CAS over gender testing

India sprinter Chand cleared by CAS over gender testing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Monday's ruling cleared the way for the 19-year-old to compete again in both domestic and international events after she was forced to sit out for about a year.

No longer so secret, Swiss banks look to expand after purge

No longer so secret, Swiss banks look to expand after purge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

There are still bumps in the road ahead for Swiss banks.

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Unlike in the past, when old private banks compromised upon underwriting standards to take on the bulk, they've now realised that scaling up at the cost of quality isn't worth the while. These banks have also readjusted growth targets when required, and rebalanced books to preserve capital and asset quality.

The 3 challenges Rajesh Gopinathan faces at TCS

The 3 challenges Rajesh Gopinathan faces at TCS

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Gopinathan is aware of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Is SoftBank founder's promise of free power feasible?

Is SoftBank founder's promise of free power feasible?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Son's offer to supply free power after 25 years is based on the idea that the cost of running a solar plant would progressively decline while its efficiency would increase.

An open letter to the RBI governor

An open letter to the RBI governor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Central banking is a science, not an art, Tamal Bandyopadhyay tells RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

Indian organisations lack skills to combat cybercrime: EY

Indian organisations lack skills to combat cybercrime: EY

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

According to the EY Global Information Security survey, companies are lacking agility, budget and skills to mitigate known vulnerabilities

What can India achieve at the SCO?

What can India achieve at the SCO?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'Lingering border disputes and fierce geostrategic competition in South Asia between China and India are likely to temper any cooperation Beijing might hope to achieve with New Delhi in the SCO,' says P K Vasudeva.

Real reason behind the tension between Mint Road and North Block

Real reason behind the tension between Mint Road and North Block

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The lack of an informal communication channel is what should bother the government and the RBI, if they want to eliminate the undesirable outcomes of the current tension between the two, says A K Bhattacharya.

Rupee depreciation may boost NRI investments in realty

Rupee depreciation may boost NRI investments in realty

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

On Wednesday, rupee depreciated to an all time low of 60.72 against dollar.

Sai's Take: Minority Report

Sai's Take: Minority Report

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

'The minorities are determined to prove Modi wrong in 2019, and the only way he can counter their mobilisation against his government is to get a bigger share of the Hindu vote,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Brexit: Indians working in the UK may face higher taxes

Brexit: Indians working in the UK may face higher taxes

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Sending money to families in India will get more expensive

No gender bias: Women have magic formula for situations, say HR execs

No gender bias: Women have magic formula for situations, say HR execs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Women are considered to be very serious about their performance in their respective companies.

Sports Shorts: I-League to approach court if ISL is made top league

Sports Shorts: I-League to approach court if ISL is made top league

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Copa America: Controversial Peru goal knocks Brazil out in group stage

Copa America: Controversial Peru goal knocks Brazil out in group stage

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Substitute Raul Riudiaz's hotly disputed goal earned Peru a shock 1-0 win over Brazil in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, the defeat knocking the five-time world champions out the Copa America at the group stage.

Why diabetics should eat fatty fish

Why diabetics should eat fatty fish

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Superfoods like low-carb veggies and fatty fish will help diabetics keep their sugar under check.

It's time to name and shame defaulters

It's time to name and shame defaulters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Spare the serious entrepreneurs but don't allow the rogues to use the shield of secrecy, writes Tamal Spare the serious entrepreneurs but don't allow the rogues to use the shield of secrecy, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

The foot soldiers of Modi's cashless India

The foot soldiers of Modi's cashless India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

As Narendra Modi and his ministers vigorously campaign for a shift to a cashless society, Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf reports on what is really happening on the ground.

Can Vijender defeat this Chinese boxer?

Can Vijender defeat this Chinese boxer?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'Boxing is a sport and sometimes one punch can make a difference.'

EC again asks government to ban opinion polls

EC again asks government to ban opinion polls

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

After getting fresh support from various political parties, the Election Commission has written to the law ministry for a ban on opinion polls from the date of notification of elections.

Tata Group is India's most valuable brand

Tata Group is India's most valuable brand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

SBI comes second and Bharti Airtel is third

Motorola's dreams held firm by its backbone

Motorola's dreams held firm by its backbone

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

For Motorola, there is one mega distributor, Flipkart.

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.

Malishka reveals the secret to being a successful RJ

Malishka reveals the secret to being a successful RJ

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Here's more on the profession from Malishka.

How to save taxes, meet long-term goals

How to save taxes, meet long-term goals

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Three key instruments that can help you meet your financial goals, while also allowing you to enjoy tax deductions are ELSS, term cover and health cover.

Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia is important

Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia is important

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

King Salman and Narendra Modi will find common ground to intensify cooperation against jihadi terrorism, says Tarun Vijay, MP.

How UPA's gold import scheme provided fodder for PNB scam

How UPA's gold import scheme provided fodder for PNB scam

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The scheme, touted as a panacea to burgeoning CAD, was a huge flop that fostered a spike in smuggling and allowed several Gitanjali-like players to make a killing

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Together, they controlled nearly Rs 26 lakh crore of assets at the end of FY16.

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

"It would be my hope that people understand why this particular transaction is important for us," the EAM said in Washington, DC.

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Coca-Cola's acquisition of British coffee chain Costa, its biggest acquisition of a brand in history, faces three challenges in India.