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How India and Japan can redraw Asia's geopolitical map

How India and Japan can redraw Asia's geopolitical map

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

India and Japan have a shared interest in countervailing China's hegemonic ambitions in Asia. Although neither has an interest in forming an overt anti-China alliance, Tokyo and New Delhi feel increasingly obligated to work together to find ways to guard against a muscular Beijing's power sliding into arrogance, says Brahma Chellaney.

Are we ready to fight the wars of the future?

Are we ready to fight the wars of the future?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

'We must look at the entire question of military preparedness anew, taking into account the new realities,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Smart strategies that India Inc adopted to beat slowdown in 2014

Smart strategies that India Inc adopted to beat slowdown in 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

After two years of growth in the 4 per cent to 5 per cent range, the gross domestic product is expected to increase more robustly in 2015, growing to an expected 6.4 per cent.

Will the markets see Santa Claus rally in December?

Will the markets see Santa Claus rally in December?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Since 2005, in 8 out of 10 years (except in CY11 and CY14) the benchmark indices have given positive returns in December.

AFC Awards night, PHOTOS: Khalil named Asian player of the year

AFC Awards night, PHOTOS: Khalil named Asian player of the year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Emirati Ahmed Khalil got a modicum of revenge on Guangzhou Evergrande captain Zheng Zhi when he pipped the Chinese to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year award on Sunday.

For Rahul, the real test has just begun

For Rahul, the real test has just begun

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

From lining up allies to having them accept him as the Opposition's prime ministerial candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi's real challenge has just begun, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Survey suggests '4-D model' for banking sector

Survey suggests '4-D model' for banking sector

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The right sequence would be to gradually reduce SLR

Soon, you can click online for health care records

Soon, you can click online for health care records

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

With the help of Practo Ray, doctors can share reports.

IndiGo IPO flies mostly on global wings

IndiGo IPO flies mostly on global wings

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Investment bankers handling the IPO had said marquee global investors made big-ticket applications.

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The agency on Friday also carried out searches on the premises of the Gitanjali Group at 20 places in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Coimbatore.

Subbarao hits out at govt; blames it for rupee dip, crisis

Subbarao hits out at govt; blames it for rupee dip, crisis

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

In a forthright "last public lecture" before he retires next week, RBI Governor D Subbarao was on Thursday sharply critical of the government, blaming its "loose fiscal stance" for the current economic woes, and warned that the root cause of rupee depreciation is "domestic structural factors."

The real reason behind the Mamata-Hazare alliance

The real reason behind the Mamata-Hazare alliance

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

After announcing their partnership for the coming Lok Sabha polls, social activist Anna Hazare and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee are set to mark their presence on the national scene with a public rally at the Ramlila Grounds in New Delhi on March 12. Anita Katyal reports

Will Modi's dream of 'electricity for all' ever come true?

Will Modi's dream of 'electricity for all' ever come true?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The need of the hour is to strike a balance between the capability of the conventional and the prospect of the renewable to give a realistic shape to the Prime Minister's vision, says Rajiv Mishra.

Indian hedge funds seek foreign money

Indian hedge funds seek foreign money

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

With response tepid so far from domestic investors, these funds might soon approach FIPB for approvals.

Climate deal in Lima: India talks tough

Climate deal in Lima: India talks tough

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The minister echoed the consistent message of the Indian delegation as well as other developing countries that the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions of all countries should include elements of adaptation, finance, technology and capacity building.

Karnataka will implement 'difficult' SC order, 1 dies in Cauvery violence

Karnataka will implement 'difficult' SC order, 1 dies in Cauvery violence

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Maintaining that the situation is peaceful, police said stringent action would be taken against miscreants or vandals.

Markets end lower, post biggest monthly drop since Nov 2011

Markets end lower, post biggest monthly drop since Nov 2011

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Sensex remained volatile through the day.

What went wrong with RCom, once India's No 2 telco?

What went wrong with RCom, once India's No 2 telco?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Jio's disruptive strategy, including free voice services and data at throwaway rates, apart from offering all services free for six months, triggered a consolidation in the telecom sector.

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The numbers in India may not be as big but the opportunity for serious growth is all there.

DLF finds Rs 2,000 cr in assets 'frozen' by mutual funds

DLF finds Rs 2,000 cr in assets 'frozen' by mutual funds

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

DLF wrote to Sebi, asking if the firm's ban on securities transactions extends to mutual fund investments.

Markets crash: Is P-note crackdown the reason?

Markets crash: Is P-note crackdown the reason?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

This route accounts for Rs 2.75 lakh crore of FPI holdings.

India Inc's hopelessness with Modi is justified

India Inc's hopelessness with Modi is justified

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The earlier government was blamed for non-performance, the current one will be rightfully blamed for mismanagement

Power centre Delhi holds key to Modi's India revival dream

Power centre Delhi holds key to Modi's India revival dream

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Modi government must push reforms at a fast pace to restore growth.

Chinese brokers woken from global dreams by market emergency

Chinese brokers woken from global dreams by market emergency

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Chinese brokers had been looking to use some of the cash they raised this year to expand their global reach

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The 10th ministerial conference, will be held at Nairobi, Kenya.

'Rajan did not need to be anybody's yes man'

'Rajan did not need to be anybody's yes man'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'Rajan's exit will have a great impact on the economy.'

US expects India to talk to Pakistan

US expects India to talk to Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'The Modi government would chaff at the very idea of holding talks with Pakistan, facilitated by Washington and under close US monitoring, when the 2019 poll is sailing into view.' 'But in politics and diplomacy, there may be moments when drinking from the chalice of poison is necessary,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

A round-up of Tuesday night's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper

To maintain growth, India must focus on innovation

To maintain growth, India must focus on innovation

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

But it scores high on firm dynamics - which is partly accidental, as it benefits from high labour turnover.

RBI disappoints D-Street: What next?

RBI disappoints D-Street: What next?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Markets taking cue on future rate cuts from RBI policy.

Wipro to spread its wings to Scotland

Wipro to spread its wings to Scotland

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

These 90 new jobs are in addition to the 280 staff that Wipro already employs across Scotland.

Reforms plan fires PSU bank stocks

Reforms plan fires PSU bank stocks

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The rally followed the govt's plan to bolster state-owned lenders.

Banks shouldn't decide rates, markets should: Rajan

Banks shouldn't decide rates, markets should: Rajan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The corporate sector does not care from where the money is coming.

With infrastructure, energy deals on mind, China's Xi begins Pakistan visit

With infrastructure, energy deals on mind, China's Xi begins Pakistan visit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Islamabad on Monday on his first visit to Pakistan where he is expected to sign a deal for an economic corridor worth $46 billion and other agreement.

Divestment in IOC gets Cabinet nod

Divestment in IOC gets Cabinet nod

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The government cleared the proposal despite opposition from the petroleum ministry, which says this is not the right time for divestment as the sector is moving from trade parity to export parity pricing.

AAP may turn to big donations for LS polls

AAP may turn to big donations for LS polls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The party will soon set up a team of around 500 members to increase funding.

Markets maintain winning streak led by RIL; Sensex at 2-month high

Markets maintain winning streak led by RIL; Sensex at 2-month high

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Reliance Industries was the top Sensex gainer up 5.6% after the company reported better-than-expected net profit growth at 12% in the second-quarter aided hby higher gross refining margins.

Despite ban, Uber, other taxis continue service

Despite ban, Uber, other taxis continue service

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Despite Uber facing a ban across many states, including Karnataka and Maharashtra, for Lingaraju, a driver employed by the company in Bengaluru, it is business as usual.

The remaking of the banking sector

The remaking of the banking sector

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Banks in India must have a modern approach, suggests a panel comprising of banking bigwigs.