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5 financial decisions for the New Year

5 financial decisions for the New Year

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

These simple changes can add a significant thrust to your overall money management over time.

Think before accusing the armed forces

Think before accusing the armed forces

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Two lessons from the closure of the Barak investigation: be careful with investigations, and buy from the US or Russia through transparent protocols. Premvir Das examines

Lakshmi Mittal hangs up on Odisha

Lakshmi Mittal hangs up on Odisha

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

But he is actively pursuing greenfield steel plants in Karnataka and Jharkhand; ultimately, only one of these might come up.

Is Kim Jong-un planning for war?

Is Kim Jong-un planning for war?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Will the unpredictable North Korean leader provoke conflict on the Korean peninsula?

'India, US must counter Pak terrorists'

'India, US must counter Pak terrorists'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

'What is the ISI doing and why can't they understand for their own interest that bringing stability to the region will help all the countries become prosperous, whereas a continuation of incitement will only lead to misery for all.'

The man who led Chennai's rescue effort

The man who led Chennai's rescue effort

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'Coordination between our 50 teams, each with a strength of 45 men, played a key role in rescuing flood-affected people in Chennai. In all, we succeeded in rescuing over 20,000 people.'

WTA Finals: Serena bounces back in Bouchard battering

WTA Finals: Serena bounces back in Bouchard battering

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

A day after suffering her heaviest defeat since she was a teenager, Serena Williams was back to her brilliant best as she swatted aside Eugenie Bouchard 6-1, 6-1 in her final round robin match at the WTA Finals on Thursday.

Modi's action plan for start-ups: Up, up and away

Modi's action plan for start-ups: Up, up and away

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

'Expectations were being built up about radical moves and the action plan did not disappoint.'

India's new US envoy presents credentials to Obama

India's new US envoy presents credentials to Obama

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Indian Ambassador to the United States Dr S Jaishankar told Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa that it was "a very nice meeting and President Barack Obama was extremely cordial."

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad salutes the memory of Mushirul Hasan -- historian, thinker, academic, institution builder, -- who passed into the ages this week.

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget.

'Nation won't pay very high price for power': Piyush Goyal

'Nation won't pay very high price for power': Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Power Minister Piyush Goyal on the government's manufacturing push and other key issues.

This missile is India's answer to the Pakistan Navy

This missile is India's answer to the Pakistan Navy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The Long Range Surface to Air Missile jointly being developed by India and Israel is an answer to potential threats from Pakistan's anti-ship missile.

Why Amit Mishra is a vital cog in India's bowling

Why Amit Mishra is a vital cog in India's bowling

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

India skipper Virat Kohli lauds his third spinner, who made most of the little opportunity he got in the third Test against South Africa. Harish Kotian/Rediff.com listens.

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

So what's keeping Modi's junior ministers busy?

So what's keeping Modi's junior ministers busy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Empowered in the Modi government, junior ministers have enough on their plate.

Rajya Sabha numbers on mind, BJP dials Jaya

Rajya Sabha numbers on mind, BJP dials Jaya

Rediff.com19 May 2014

BJP-led govt will need regional parties' support in Upper House to get legislation cleared. Archis Mohan reports

We aren't scared of criminal prosecution, says NCP's Majeed Memon

We aren't scared of criminal prosecution, says NCP's Majeed Memon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

If the BJP stays away from controversial issues like the idea of a Hindu state, treats minorities equally, then there is no reason why the NCP should not consider aligning with them, National Secretary of the Nationalist Congress Party and Rajya Sabha member Majeed Memon tells Kavita Chowdhury

Now, soldiers can complain directly to the Army chief

Now, soldiers can complain directly to the Army chief

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

We would like that people come directly to us rather than resorting to the social media or other means, Gen Rawat said.

The man who brought Maggi back

The man who brought Maggi back

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Suresh Narayanan, chairman & managing director, Nestl India, shares tips on crisis management.

Budget: Good beginning or missed opportunity?

Budget: Good beginning or missed opportunity?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

With Jaitley preferring continuity over change, good days might take a little longer to arrive, says Shankar Acharya.

Make Indian, buy Indian: Defence Minister's mantra

Make Indian, buy Indian: Defence Minister's mantra

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

At least 40% of a product must be manufactured in India for it to qualify for the Indian Designed, Developed and Manufactured category.

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on range of issues -- from Rafale deal to Ram temple and triple talaq.

Rahul has come back with a new style of politics: Sushmita Dev

Rahul has come back with a new style of politics: Sushmita Dev

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Congress Member of Parliament and party spokesperson Sushmita Dev tells Kavita Chowdhury that party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi's "new kind of politics" has revitalised the party, lifting it from the gloom of the 2014 general elections.

There's a rifle aimed at Vivek Murthy

There's a rifle aimed at Vivek Murthy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The National Rifle Association aims to shoot down Vivek Murthy's Senate confirmation as United States Surgeon General, Aziz Haniffa reports

Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 is a class apart!

Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 is a class apart!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Galaxy S7 is one of the most polished product to have been released by Samsung, says Himanshu Juneja

De-terrorise Pak policies towards India, General Sharif!

De-terrorise Pak policies towards India, General Sharif!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

'New Delhi feels that given the internal dynamics in Pakistan and the overwhelming powers wielded by the army, one will have to wait for better times to see any meaningful progress in the India-Pakistan relationship,' says Ambassador G Parthasarthy.

Why 'Make in India' is a distraction!

Why 'Make in India' is a distraction!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The defence ministry needs to focus keenly on "Made in India" projects without being distracted by "Make in India" slogans, says Ajai Shukla

Is deflation the real threat?

Is deflation the real threat?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Many macroeconomic forecasters have built predictive models on inflation, all of which highlight intense downward pressure on prices.

Champions League PHOTOS: City scrape through; Barca create new record

Champions League PHOTOS: City scrape through; Barca create new record

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Images from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

'People want only development now and not agitations'

'People want only development now and not agitations'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy tells rediff.com's Shobha Warrier why the UPA lost in the general elections, the decline of the Left and what he expects from the Centre.

Capital goods: To have cascading effect on infra thrust

Capital goods: To have cascading effect on infra thrust

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Tax incentives to have cascading effect on the capital goods industry.

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The verdict could impact a range of life choices of Indians, including food habits and sexual orientation.

Why these Aranmula mirrors sell for Rs 1 lakh!

Why these Aranmula mirrors sell for Rs 1 lakh!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

With fake products and machine-made mirrors making its way into the market, an age-old art form is under threat.

Fresh tremors felt across India, toll climbs to 62

Fresh tremors felt across India, toll climbs to 62

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Fresh tremors were on Sunday felt in various parts of India, including the national capital Delhi, even as the death toll in Saturday's earthquake climbed to 62.

Of India, Snowden and global voyeurism

Of India, Snowden and global voyeurism

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

India has no compelling reason to grant his request for asylum but was unduly inhibited in raising its voice against the United States' extensive and vulgar intrusion into the privacy of its institutions and citizens, says Shyam Saran

China's message to India

China's message to India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

'China's latest defence White Paper has been issued against the backdrop of the upgraded Sino-Pakistan strategic relationship which has impinged on India's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Beijing's continuing intransigence on tackling the issue of the disputed border or intrusion by PLA troops,' says Jayadeva Ranade.

Minimum govt, maximum governance: Pranab spells out Modi's mantra

Minimum govt, maximum governance: Pranab spells out Modi's mantra

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Addressing a joint session of Parliament on Monday, President Pranab Mukhejee spelled out the Narendra Modi's government's agenda. Here are the highlights of his speech,

Obama-Sharif summit: If daal, keema banter was the measure, an A+

Obama-Sharif summit: If daal, keema banter was the measure, an A+

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The jury is still out on whether the Obama-Sharif summit managed to repair the trust deficit and mutual suspicions. But if pleasantries and cordiality was the measure of this summit, it receives a resounding A+ grade, says Aziz Haniffa

India desperately seeks change and hope from a new govt

India desperately seeks change and hope from a new govt

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Shreekant Sambrani is confident that today's adversity will make the country emerge even stronger