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Falling In Love, Bollywood Style!

Falling In Love, Bollywood Style!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

This Valentine's Day, let's take a look at our favourite stars who are all about love and couple goals!

Doha trade impasse broken: India

Doha trade impasse broken: India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Union Trade Minister Anand Sharma said on Monday that the impasse has been broken over the World Trade Organisation's long-running Doha round of trade talks.

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

'India to create 100 mn jobs in manufacturing sector'

'India to create 100 mn jobs in manufacturing sector'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

According to the minister, India needs to expand its manufacturing sector to boost exports and ensure sustainability.

Chess: Anand finishes ninth in St. Louis Rapid

Chess: Anand finishes ninth in St. Louis Rapid

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Nihal Sarin closes in on final Grandmaster norm

Cyclone Nisarga not as severe as Amphan, says IMD

Cyclone Nisarga not as severe as Amphan, says IMD

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

"Cyclone Nisarga is likely to become a severe cyclone in the next 12 hours. It will continue to move for the next six hours in a northerly direction along the coast, after that it will re-curve as a cyclone and cross Raigad and Daman-Raigad," Aanand Sharma, deputy director, IMD told ANI.

India to lift restrictions on IKEA's product range

India to lift restrictions on IKEA's product range

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Earlier govt said it won't allow it to sell items such as textile products and office supplies.

Trade pact with Japan, Malaysia

Trade pact with Japan, Malaysia

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

India will sign trade pacts with Japan and Malaysia within a week.

Meet the man behind Congress's FDI win in Parliament

Meet the man behind Congress's FDI win in Parliament

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

While winding up his speech against foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam member of Rajya Sabha V Maitreyan thanked all those who supported his stand and said the government had committed a blunder.

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 2 in Patna, grills 3 in Gujarat

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 2 in Patna, grills 3 in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday made its first arrests in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak case, taking two people in custody in Patna while three candidates in Gujarat who had allegedly solicited help to clear the exam recorded their statements with the probe agency, officials said.

Will resolve problems, govt assures industry

Will resolve problems, govt assures industry

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Asks India Inc for a list of concerns in 4 weeks, to coordinate policy response within 60 days; FM says prevailing cynicism based on perception, not facts.

India to allow FDI from Pakistan

India to allow FDI from Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Talks are underway to allow banks from both the countries to open branches in each other's territory.

Congress accuses PM of campaigning for Trump

Congress accuses PM of campaigning for Trump

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

'Mr Prime Minister, you have violated the time honoured principle of Indian foreign policy of not interfering in the domestic elections of another country'

India plans to bridge rising trade deficit with China

India plans to bridge rising trade deficit with China

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

As China continues to wobble from the global recession -- with real estate as well as the entrepreneurial index considerably down, especially around the Pearl Delta -- new windows of opportunities are opening for India to enhance its own market leverage over China, analysts say.

India, US to fast track bilateral trade talk

India, US to fast track bilateral trade talk

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

India and the United States on Wednesday agreed to fast-track technical negotiations for early conclusion of a Bilateral Investment Agreement during a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk.

WTO's top post: Who will India support?

WTO's top post: Who will India support?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

India on Thursday said it will support a candidate from a developing country for the top post of the the World Trade Organization (WTO) that is to be decided by the end of May.

India to take 'political call' on FDI in retail: Min

India to take 'political call' on FDI in retail: Min

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The decision to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail was announced in November last year.

Govt may soon announce new guidelines to revive SEZs

Govt may soon announce new guidelines to revive SEZs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

The government had imposed Minimum Alternative Tax and Dividend Distribution Tax on SEZs in 2010-11, which were earlier exempted from almost all levies.

Govt assures industry of consensus on retail FDI

Govt assures industry of consensus on retail FDI

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Well aware that the government cannot control inflation through RBI's monetary tools only, the Centre tried to inbuilt a supply-augmenting mechanism in the economy by opening multi-brand retail to 51 per cent FDI, but vehement opposition from the Opposition and even some of the United Progressive Alliance allies forced it to hold back the decision.

Govt mulls Rs 20 bn venture capital fund for pharma

Govt mulls Rs 20 bn venture capital fund for pharma

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

The government on Tuesday said it is considering forming a venture capital fund of Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) to promote research and development (R&D) in the pharmaceutical sector.

This is how a rising star was brought down to earth

This is how a rising star was brought down to earth

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Commerce and Industrial Promotion minister Anand Sharma's rise in government has been dizzying, which is why his current setback is also precipitous. Ahead of the cabinet meeting that took place after Sharma's project -- to ensure the approval of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail -- was given the thumbs down, his colleagues are asking some searching questions and seeking some hard answers.

FDI in multi-brand: Minister confident of consensus

FDI in multi-brand: Minister confident of consensus

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The minister is on a two-day visit to Russia for India-Russia Business Dialogue, held under the umbrella of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum 2012.

What is hurting the India growth story

What is hurting the India growth story

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

It is unpredictability which is bound to have a very negative spin-off which needs to be avoided, said Trade Minister Anand Sharma.

'Doha talks would give big push to trade'

'Doha talks would give big push to trade'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The successful conclusion of the Doha round of trade negotiations would substantially augment global trade, Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma said here.

India wants to double trade with Myanmar

India wants to double trade with Myanmar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Leveraging the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, India wants to double its commerce with Myanmar and diversify the bilateral engagement to agro-research and natural gas exploration.

The knight in veshti who made India's big ticket reforms possible

The knight in veshti who made India's big ticket reforms possible

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

After dithering for months, if not years, the government suddenly unleashed a barrage of reforms.

Rural bazaar on Indo-Bangla border inaugurated

Rural bazaar on Indo-Bangla border inaugurated

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

Marking further cementing of bilateral ties, a haat (rural bazaar) on the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya was inaugurated on Saturday.

Minister for cut in interest rates by RBI

Minister for cut in interest rates by RBI

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The RBI is scheduled to review its short-term lending rates on Tuesday, amidst apprehensions that it may not go in for interest rate cut even as the pause on the hikes may continue.

Biz tycoons LN Mittal, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw among electoral bond buyers

Biz tycoons LN Mittal, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw among electoral bond buyers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

While mostly corporates, including established names and little-known ones, went for the top-denomination bonds, there were also several individuals who bought multiple such bonds.

Cong to corner govt on Covid, Rafale, price rise in Parl

Cong to corner govt on Covid, Rafale, price rise in Parl

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Sources said the issues to be raised during the monsoon session of Parliament starting July 19 were discussed at a meeting of the Congress parliamentary strategy group on Wednesday, which was chaired by party chief Sonia Gandhi and attended by former prime minister Manmohan Singh and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

India-EU FTA negotiations have been intensified: Min

India-EU FTA negotiations have been intensified: Min

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

So far 15 rounds of negotiations have been held.

Manish Tewari 'not surprised' at being left out of Cong list

Manish Tewari 'not surprised' at being left out of Cong list

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The Congress on Friday released a list of 30 star campaigners for the February 20 Punjab Assembly elections and left out names of Tewari and Ghulam Nabi Azad, who are among the prominent members of the 'G-23' leaders who had written to the party leadership seeking an organisational overhaul.

Ohio ban, visa fee hike to dominate Indo-US meet

Ohio ban, visa fee hike to dominate Indo-US meet

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

India's disappointment over recent 'protectionist' measures by the United States, including increase in visa fee for IT professionals and Ohio's ban on government outsourcing, will be raised at the high level ministerial meeting in Washington on Tuesday.

India may achieve $500-bn exports target by 2014

India may achieve $500-bn exports target by 2014

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The government has announced several incentives for exporters to explore new destinations under focus market and focus product scheme.

Rupee sinks to new low

Rupee sinks to new low

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on wednesday said the Reserve Bank of India would have to step in to stem the downslide of rupee.

Will the new FDI norms impact the Jet-Etihad deal?

Will the new FDI norms impact the Jet-Etihad deal?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Anand Sharma said the Rs 2,060-crore Jet-Etihad deal falls in line with new 'control' definition.

'Indian cos major source of jobs in US'

'Indian cos major source of jobs in US'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Indian industry, particularly the IT sector has been concerned over increasing resistance to outsourcing in the developed world.

2024's Biggest Hindi HITS So Far

2024's Biggest Hindi HITS So Far

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

2024 may have seen a few flops at the box office but there have been some hits as well.

Commerce Minister in Pakistan to boost trade ties

Commerce Minister in Pakistan to boost trade ties

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Anand Sharma, Union Commerce Minister, crossed over to Pakistan early Monday morning with a large delegation comprising of officials of his ministry, members of the trade chambers and journalists to launch India show in Lahore where goods from India would be displayed for the visitors who are keen to buy them.

This is what's holding up India's manufacturing policy

This is what's holding up India's manufacturing policy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday met Environment Minister Jayanthi Natrajan to resolve the inter-ministerial differences over a proposal to ease environment laws in the manufacturing policy.