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Nod to Apple's Chinese suppliers may ring in jobs for Sriperumbudur

Nod to Apple's Chinese suppliers may ring in jobs for Sriperumbudur

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Local residents say until about two months ago, this board carried the name of Motorola, which once had a manufacturing unit in Sriperumbudur, 40-odd km from Chennai in Tamil Nadu. In May 2020, Luxshare Precision Industry Co, a China-headquartered AirPods and iPhone assembler, had entered into a deal with the Tamil Nadu government to take over the defunct Motorola unit.

'BJP wants to treat labour like animals'

'BJP wants to treat labour like animals'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'COVID-19 is just an excuse to pass anti-labour laws.'

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Modi thanked his Australian counterpart for supporting him in unveiling the foundation stone of 'Little India', a suburb of Sydney.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Brazil's answer to cricket bat shortage? Make their own!

Brazil's answer to cricket bat shortage? Make their own!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The answers are now in the hands of young cricketers in Pocos de Caldas, a small city in central Brazil that is the home of Brazilian cricket.

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Asserting that Indian democracy is a "global public good", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that its "collapse" will have an impact on the world and is not in America's national interest.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

From electronics to semiconductor, MNCs in search of policy stability

From electronics to semiconductor, MNCs in search of policy stability

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Their favourite alternatives: Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Note, India is missing from that list. And this is despite an attractive financial incentive scheme for OSAT players. The reason, said a senior executive of a US chip company who had a meeting in Taiwan just a few weeks ago, is that "they want more predictability in government policy because they plan to put in big money."

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2020

"Thanks to the profound commitment of our citizens, we have flattened the curve and countless American lives have been saved. Our country is now in the next stage of the battle. A very safe, phased and gradual reopening of our country," Trump said.

India looks to sway Americans with nuclear power insurance plan

India looks to sway Americans with nuclear power insurance plan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Under a 2010 nuclear liability law, nuclear equipment suppliers are liable for damages from an accident, which companies say is a sharp deviation from international norms

'PVR-INOX Merger In Final Stages'

'PVR-INOX Merger In Final Stages'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'We would love to have more players entering the market because that is how the business will grow.'

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Just months before the deadly gas leak in Bhopal killed 15,000 people, journalist Rajkumar Keswani -- who passed into the ages on Friday, May 21, 2021 -- had warned that the 'city stood on the edge of a volcano'.

As end of Fed's 'free money' nears, Americans still likely to spend

As end of Fed's 'free money' nears, Americans still likely to spend

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Spending at restaurants and bars grew more than 8 per cent compared to the year before.

Serum Institute to produce COVID-19 vaccine by yearend

Serum Institute to produce COVID-19 vaccine by yearend

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'The challenge will be making sure its efficacy is high.' 'If a vaccine is only 50 to 60 per cent efficient, it's a double-edged sword.'

Ola to unveil one of India's 'fastest' cars; 0-100 Km/h in 4 seconds

Ola to unveil one of India's 'fastest' cars; 0-100 Km/h in 4 seconds

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of ride-hailing firm Ola who disrupted the electric scooters market in the country, is planning to launch an electric sports car in 2024. The plan will put it in competition with Indian players, such as the Tata group and Mahindra & Mahindra, and global giants like Tesla and Hyundai. Aggarwal, recently, took a group of reporters to the firm's design studio at the Ola campus in Bengaluru where his teams are working on several EVs, including scooters, motorcycles, sedans, and SUVs - and even robotaxis.

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India's largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He tells Rahul Jacob that the government needs a free trade agreement with Europe fast to ensure a level-playing field with Bangladesh and Vietnam.

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The reason why Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel was his love for Mumbai and India. For him, the 'why' was so powerful that it urged him to stake his reputation, withstand all scepticism, and invest a very large sum of resources to create the iconic hotel.

The 'manufacturing nationalism' of Modi and Trump

The 'manufacturing nationalism' of Modi and Trump

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Both have made factory jobs the centre of their economic agendas. Kanika Datta explains the practical limits to their ambitions.

Returns for equities will improve in H2: Morgan Stanley

Returns for equities will improve in H2: Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The ongoing consolidation in equities would improve return prospects during the second half of 2021, an American brokerage said on Tuesday. Leading indicators relating to fundamentals including growth, stability, government policy and RBI policy, and corporate earnings are "generally positive" about equity returns, analysts at Morgan Stanley said. It can be noted that since the start of the second wave of COVID-19 infections, which also coincided with inflation worries in the US, there has been an uneasiness within investors. From its levels on March 10, the markets are down by nearly 3 per cent despite the late surge over the last two trading sessions.

Will US Stall Russian Arms Sales To India?

Will US Stall Russian Arms Sales To India?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

New Delhi is vulnerable to US sanctions under a 2017 law called CAATSA.

Another big blow for Ranbaxy

Another big blow for Ranbaxy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Slapped with Rs 242-crore fine by US authorities for rule violations at Toansa unit, say sources; 2nd such hefty rap in the recent past from US regulators for bending rules.

'Two different Indias are being born'

'Two different Indias are being born'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

'India is about 50 years behind China in the quest to eliminate illiteracy. At this point of time, about a third of India's working age population has never been to school and on current trajectories, even 20 years from now, about almost a fifth of India's working age population will not ever have had any formal education -- not even one year of schooling.'

NRI moves to drive global sales of Indian snacks

NRI moves to drive global sales of Indian snacks

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Nainesh Patel, managing director of Farsan in Leicester, has started constructing the factory near Baroda to make inroads into Indian, American, Chinese and Australian markets. The Gujarat factory would allow Patel to supply two markets: quality British-made and mass-produced lower-cost.

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'These accusations of my film being a copy only makes our chances at the Academy harder.'

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'The deaths of the children in the Gambia would batter India's reputation as the developing world's pharmacy.'

Mimi review

Mimi review

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Kriti makes you smile and cry through her unexpected journey, notes Sukanya Verma.

Donald Trump is a blank sheet of paper

Donald Trump is a blank sheet of paper

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

'You can ascribe any ideology to him, and it will be equally right - or equally wrong.' 'Even though the comrades on the Left will never admit it, he seems as much Stalinist as capitalist.'

Ranbaxy may have to pay huge fine, again

Ranbaxy may have to pay huge fine, again

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Last year, Ranbaxy had to pay a fine of $500 million to the US authorities after it pleaded guilty to fraudulent activities and misrepresenting data to seek fast approvals.

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The army has long been deficient in artillery, the modern battlefield's most lethal killer, says Ajai Shukla.

Irfan Pathan, 100 other cricketers asked to leave J&K

Irfan Pathan, 100 other cricketers asked to leave J&K

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

This came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an advisory to tourists and Amarnath Yatris to leave the Valley immediately, citing a terror threat.

US companies prefer China as best investment spot

US companies prefer China as best investment spot

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Majority of American companies are overwhelmingly optimistic about China and rank the world's factory as the top investment destination for them in 2010, even as they face daunting challenges in their native market, says an industry survey.

Hyundai opens $1.1 bn plant in Alabama

Hyundai opens $1.1 bn plant in Alabama

Rediff.com21 May 2005

South Korean auto giant Hyundai has inaugurated its first $1.1 billion factory in the North American market.\n\n

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

To young professionals I would say, work hard, play hard and not be constrained by fads like WLB, says Sudhir Bisht.

Chidambaram's race to reform Indian economy runs into political hurdles

Chidambaram's race to reform Indian economy runs into political hurdles

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Two long-stalled reforms are lifting FDI cap in insurance and simplifying land acquisition for factories.

Iceland Changes You Forever

Iceland Changes You Forever

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.

Pakistan has history of lying about military setbacks

Pakistan has history of lying about military setbacks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

It is most unlikely that the US would take kindly to Indian claims of having shot down an F-16. There is too much commercial interest involved, says Col Anil Athale (retd).

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Interestingly, in his entire remarks, Modi never once mentioned regional security, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar points out.

Detroit turns into a miserable city

Detroit turns into a miserable city

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

It's a doom in Detroit with the state declaring a financial emergency.

'The era of the heroes is over'

'The era of the heroes is over'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'With the media and social media pulling them down every second day, there are no heroes left.' 'What we have are actors and we want to see them play characters which are real, human and identifiable.'

Modi@Tesla: Electric car takes a backseat to powerpacks

Modi@Tesla: Electric car takes a backseat to powerpacks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi discusses battery technology's impact on India at Tesla