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'How can India be a competitor to China?'

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'China need not worry about a truly 'resurgent India'.' 'It's not going to happen.'

'If he has to keep BJP bosses happy...'

'If he has to keep BJP bosses happy...'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'If Yogiji has to run this government without any problems, he has to remain in power, and if he has to keep the BJP bosses in Delhi and the RSS happy, then he has no option but to do it.'

Digital banking and its 4 BIG issues

Digital banking and its 4 BIG issues

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Digital services work best when the seller designs a system where default options are designed to help the buyer, says Debashis Basu.

How Bollywood Treats Its BETIS

How Bollywood Treats Its BETIS

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the variety of daughter characters served by Bollywood on the big screen.

Big reforms? Modi govt still lags behind

Big reforms? Modi govt still lags behind

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

A government that confuses PowerPoints for policy is delaying structural change too much.

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Rediff.com10 May 2019

A mix of financial and strategic mistakes combined with poor expectations of the management are the reasons for the downfall of Indian airlines. For Jet, the deathly potion was even more toxic on account of the bitter squabbles between promoter Naresh Goyal and strategic partner Etihad Airways.

Few mistakes Modi must avoid while framing pro-business policies

Few mistakes Modi must avoid while framing pro-business policies

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The prime minister had openly said the retail sector should be open to competition, domestic and foreign.

Congress on shaky ground as poll fortunes plummet further

Congress on shaky ground as poll fortunes plummet further

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The setback promises to have far-reaching ramifications within and outside the party as it is likely to fuel voices that have challenged the Gandhi family's leadership and also those who have been a votary of a non-Congress front to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'Misplaced national priorities have brought the economy to a cul-de-sac,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will it be sweet homecoming for Perez in Mexico?

Will it be sweet homecoming for Perez in Mexico?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Some Formula One drivers never experience the pride and passion of racing in a home grand prix, their countries unlikely ever to appear on the calendar, but Mexican Sergio Perez will not be one of them after this weekend.

'Yogiji believes in a very strong rule of law'

'Yogiji believes in a very strong rule of law'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'In the last five years of UP government, the UP police were given a fair environment and the rule of law always remained supreme.' 'In these five years, nobody within BJP dared tell a police officer to act against the rule of law.'

F1: Vettel completes pole hat-trick in Azerbaijan

F1: Vettel completes pole hat-trick in Azerbaijan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The German was joined on the front row of the grid by reigning world champion and closest rival Lewis Hamilton, in a Mercedes.

Is India prepared for Brexit?

Is India prepared for Brexit?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

'When the Brexit bomb goes off, the shrapnel will wound us.' 'We will in the time-honoured tradition apply band-aids all over.' 'Those who shout the loudest will get economic relief like interest rate reduction and debt restructuring.' 'Others will go on living lives of quiet despair,' says S Muralidharan.

Kohli surprised Shardul was not man-of-match in 3rd ODI

Kohli surprised Shardul was not man-of-match in 3rd ODI

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India's skipper Virat Kohli was surprised that Shardul Thakur wasn't the man-of-the match in the third ODI against England, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar not man-of-the-series, saying credit to them for bowling so well in adverse conditions.

The remorseful CEO

The remorseful CEO

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Today, apologies by CEOs of global corporations have become so common that you get case studies on the subject.

Ask Gaurav: Advice for not-so aggressive investors

Ask Gaurav: Advice for not-so aggressive investors

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Gaurav Garg, Head of Research, CapitalVia answers readers' stock market queries

PHOTOS: Australia pegged back by India after steady start on Day 1

PHOTOS: Australia pegged back by India after steady start on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played at Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Cong creating false panic in fight against Covid: Nadda to Sonia

Cong creating false panic in fight against Covid: Nadda to Sonia

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The BJP president also accused Congress leaders, including a chief minister, of trying to actively create vaccine hesitancy during the once-in-a-century pandemic.

COPD: 2nd biggest cause for deaths in India

COPD: 2nd biggest cause for deaths in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'COPD causes an economic loss of Rs 35,000 crores.' 'We cannot afford to lose such a huge amount due to one disease.' 'COPD is a non-communicable disease and that's why it remained low in priority.' 'The time is right to shift the focus to COPD as HIV/AIDS and TB are under control. 'This badly neglected disease has become the second largest cause for deaths in India.' 'It is time for us to wake up and give due importance to this disease.'

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'You will still want to take all the necessary precautions, which is the right thing to do.'

Bowling coach reveals how India restricted Lankan batsmen

Bowling coach reveals how India restricted Lankan batsmen

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Bowling coach Bharat Arun said that India are in a comfortable position currently and targetting a first innings lead of around 100 runs, in the second Test match against Sri Lanka, in Colombo.

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'I was shocked by the kidnapping episode. I could have lost my life.'

Shami, Ashwin leave Australia in a mess as India eye victory

Shami, Ashwin leave Australia in a mess as India eye victory

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

India's bowlers once again exposed the chinks in jittery Australian batting line-up leaving the hosts tottering at 104 for four in pursuit of a tough target of 323 on the fourth day of the first Test.

Decade on, Jaypee Infratech customers still waiting for a home

Decade on, Jaypee Infratech customers still waiting for a home

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Booked between 2007 and 2011, out of the total 32,700 residential units under various Jaypee Infratech (JIL) projects, at least 20,000 homes are yet to be delivered. Supreme Court documents show that, till last March, Jaypee had issued 7,997 offers of possession to homebuyers while executing only 6,530 sub-lease deeds. These deeds offer homebuyers possession rights but, unlike registration, does not guarantee absolute ownership.

Rosberg wins in Brazil to cut Hamilton's lead

Rosberg wins in Brazil to cut Hamilton's lead

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Germany's Nico Rosberg won the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday to end team mate Lewis Hamilton's run of five successive victories and cut the Briton's championship lead to 17 points with one race remaining.

'In 5 days all students will be out of Ukraine'

'In 5 days all students will be out of Ukraine'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'We are trying to trace them.' 'We feel their phone batteries must have died because they are travelling by road.'

World Cup: What went wrong for Pakistan?

World Cup: What went wrong for Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Like, in Sunday's match at the Adelaide Oval, a lot of reasons will be apparent for Pakistan's loss, all that in hindsight, of course. So, after watching the match, that India won by 75 runs, former Pakistan captain Imran Khan analysed Pakistan's performance and drew up reasons for their loss.

Rupee fall: India can revamp its manufacturing sector

Rupee fall: India can revamp its manufacturing sector

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Thanks to rupee depreciation, India has a chance to fundamentally rework its stifled manufacturing sector.

Use tech as a means to development, not destruction: PM in Dubai

Use tech as a means to development, not destruction: PM in Dubai

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Modi highlighted the importance of assimilating technology with governance to ensure equitable growth and prosperity for all.

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The slowdown is especially pronounced in rural areas, which have suffered two consecutive dry years.

Big opportunity in opening 150 million bank accounts in a year

Big opportunity in opening 150 million bank accounts in a year

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The poor and unbanked can take their rightful place as consumers of financial services only if the Modi government encourages different entities to advance the financial inclusion agenda, say Vikram Gandhi & Chandni Ohri.

6 years after a revival, SpiceJet is back where it started

6 years after a revival, SpiceJet is back where it started

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Despite the gains from Jet's closure, in 2018 and 2019, the airline continued to make losses in many quarters for a variety of reasons, including some mistakes like taking on Jet's aircraft, which were not in great shape and had business class configuration, a gamble that did not work for SpiceJet.

Vijay Shankar hopes to forget his 'disheartening' off day

Vijay Shankar hopes to forget his 'disheartening' off day

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Vijay Shankar is dealing with as he tries to move on from a "disheartening" off day that nearly cost India the Nidahas Trophy final against Bangladesh.

Why More failed to give shape to Aditya Birla group's retail dream

Why More failed to give shape to Aditya Birla group's retail dream

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'Unlike Big Bazaar, where the promoter calls the shot, in ABRL, professionals take decisions. So, every new CEO leads to a change in strategy, which confuses vendors and the team.'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'

10 Tips To Make Social Media Work For You

10 Tips To Make Social Media Work For You

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Whatever you do, don't be boring.

How inflation can impact your child's study abroad plan

How inflation can impact your child's study abroad plan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Education inflation abroad is high and the depreciation of the rupee can also set you back, says Vishal Dhawan

India may delay oil company share sales, threatening fund-raising target

India may delay oil company share sales, threatening fund-raising target

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

New Delhi has missed its target for partial privatisations for the past five years

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'India's first and longest-serving prime minister created -- or at the very least imagined -- a modern, democratic nation-State of the 20th century,' says Sunil Sethi.