News for 'Billion Dreams'

His dream: A Mahindra in every household

His dream: A Mahindra in every household

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

A Mahindra in every household wouldn't be realised without two-wheelers.

Biden announces $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan

Biden announces $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Biden's proposal also sets aside USD 20 billion for a national vaccination programme and USD 50 billion to scale up coronavirus testing.

Modi's big IPL dream turns into ugly scam

Modi's big IPL dream turns into ugly scam

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

With its cocktail of celebrities and cheerleaders, the Indian Premier League's dizzy rise to become cricket's richest tournament is under threat, illustrating how politics and business don't mix.

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.

On July 14, I want to have a Cup in my hand: Pandya

On July 14, I want to have a Cup in my hand: Pandya

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Hardik Pandya said his sole objective is to win the World Cup.

Belgium beat Australia in shoot-out for men's hockey gold

Belgium beat Australia in shoot-out for men's hockey gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Belgium won their first Olympic men's hockey title, beating Australia 3-2 in a penalty shoot-out after the final finished in a 1-1 draw, in Tokyo, on Thursday.

India's children can make Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' dream come true

India's children can make Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' dream come true

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Lack of basic sanitation affects people's dignity.

Box Office: Bank Chor, Phullu fare below average

Box Office: Bank Chor, Phullu fare below average

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

From Bathinda to Bengaluru, 88 firms make it to start-up fund

From Bathinda to Bengaluru, 88 firms make it to start-up fund

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

These start-ups are different from the ones that have made it big in India.

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Saudi Arabia is insisting on 'In Kingdom' total value-addition requirements

Fulfilling Deveshwar's dreams: A big challenge for ITC's new chief

Fulfilling Deveshwar's dreams: A big challenge for ITC's new chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

The outgoing chairman believed in building for the future; for his successor, the challenge will be to maintain the momentum, says Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Why Modi's dream of starting bullet train by 2022 may be derailed

Why Modi's dream of starting bullet train by 2022 may be derailed

Rediff.com21 May 2018

While farmers in Gujarat are rejecting the compensation package, farmers in Maharashtra say they do not wish to part with their land for a project that largely benefits Gujarat.

Sports fraternity salutes ISRO

Sports fraternity salutes ISRO

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

'There's nothing like failure in science, we experiment & we gain'

Ashish Rajpal: The man who dreams of helping 10 million children learn

Ashish Rajpal: The man who dreams of helping 10 million children learn

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

XSEED Education is a curriculum-and training-based learning solution that helps schools improve their teaching techniques. And its impact, even on students with dyslexia and dysgraphia, is remarkable.

E-com firms want govt to 'tweak' existing export policies

E-com firms want govt to 'tweak' existing export policies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

E-commerce firms and sellers including Amazon and eBay have made recommendations to the government for a differentiated policy framework for e-commerce in the revised Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) which is expected to come into effect from April 1, 2021. This is because the existing policies on exports have catered largely to traditional, offline and business-to-business exports. Suggestions have been made to the government that through the FTP, it is important to create a conducive policy framework for e-commerce exports that lowers the entry barrier for small businesses to start exporting, according to the industry sources.

Trucking startup BlackBuck's valuation crosses $1 bn, joins unicorn club

Trucking startup BlackBuck's valuation crosses $1 bn, joins unicorn club

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

BlackBuck, India's leading online trucking platform, has closed a $67 million round of equity financing. The round was led by Tribe Capital, IFC Emerging Asia Fund and VEF. Existing investors Wellington Management, Sands Capital, and International Finance Corporation also participated in the round. The investment has made the Bengaluru-based company a 'unicorn,' or a startup valued at more than $1 billion, according to the firm. The company will use these funds to further penetrate the market and launch new service offerings for its customer base.

How HPCL's dream of a refinery in Rajasthan turned sour

How HPCL's dream of a refinery in Rajasthan turned sour

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

HPCL is now ready to increase the stake of the state government up to 49 per cent.

US dream sours for Indian drug firms

US dream sours for Indian drug firms

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

IPL promises to be bigger, better

IPL promises to be bigger, better

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Urvi Malvania looks at what is in store for the IPL's 2019 edition.

What's at stake if Olympics fall victim to coronavirus

What's at stake if Olympics fall victim to coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Concerns are swirling that Japan's dream of hosting the Tokyo 2020 Olympics could be a fatality of the spread of the new coronavirus, jolting organisers, sponsors, and media firms who have spent billions of dollars in the run-up to the event. Global insurers face a hefty bill if the coronavirus forces the cancellation of the Games, with estimates of the cost of insuring the showpiece running into billions of dollars.

Box Office: Tubelight fares below expectations

Box Office: Tubelight fares below expectations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Salman Khan's much awaited Eid release Tubelight turned out to be a damp squib at the box office. Distributors stand to lose on their investments.

Punj Llyod's dream debut on BSE, NSE

Punj Llyod's dream debut on BSE, NSE

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Delhi-based Punj Llyod Ltd was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange on Friday at a premium of more than 50 per cent.

Super Filmi Week: Kajol is the boss

Super Filmi Week: Kajol is the boss

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Christopher Nolan's next, Gulzar's gussa, Shyam Benegal's Shivaji and RD's Lawrence of Arabia connection, catch all this and more in Sukanya Verma's super filmi week.

5 Things To Know About Vijay Deverakonda's Liger

5 Things To Know About Vijay Deverakonda's Liger

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Earlier titled Fighter, this much anticipated film from the Arjun Reddy star has been made at a whopping budget of Rs 125 crores.

Will IPL 2021 set a new record for Star Sports?

Will IPL 2021 set a new record for Star Sports?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

IPL 2020 was the first sports tournament to surpass 400 billion viewing minutes.

2003 WC final could've been different if T20 was around then: Tendulkar

2003 WC final could've been different if T20 was around then: Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'I feel if we were allowed to play that match today, the players will approach that game differently.'

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Can you help this Indian achieve aviation history?

ONGC and RIL's dream of making it big at KG basin has turned sour?

ONGC and RIL's dream of making it big at KG basin has turned sour?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

For India's upstream sector that has seen no new discovery coming into production.

'For me, everyday is Daughter's Day'

'For me, everyday is Daughter's Day'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Bollywood stars celebrate Daughter's Day with lovely words and lovelier pictures.

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The league said last week that the deal, called 'Boost La Liga', would strengthen its clubs and give them funds to spend on new infrastructure and modernisation projects as well as increasing how much they could spend on players' salaries.

India needs to reinvent manufacturing: Mukesh Ambani

India needs to reinvent manufacturing: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India's most valuable company Reliance Industries was once fined for producing more than its licensed capacity, its owner and richest Indian Mukesh Ambani said on Monday as he pitched for a push to manufacturing to make the country 'Aatmanirbhar' or self-reliant.

10 million new jobs in textiles to remain a dream

10 million new jobs in textiles to remain a dream

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The government has to cover a lot of ground if it wants to achieve the target of generating 10 million new jobs in the sector over the next three years, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Modi enthralls Silicon Valley, shares dream of making India a $20 trillion economy

Modi enthralls Silicon Valley, shares dream of making India a $20 trillion economy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

My dream is to convert Indian economy into $20 trillion from the present $8 trillion.

Raabta flops at the box office

Raabta flops at the box office

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Bleak future for Indian start-ups funded by Chinese investors

Bleak future for Indian start-ups funded by Chinese investors

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

According to experts, this will have major impact on new investments by Chinese players in companies, such as Paytm, Ola, BigBasket, Byju's, Dream11, MakeMyTrip, and Swiggy, when they go for follow-up funding. Chinese investors, such as Alibaba, Tencent, and Xiaomi, are active in the Indian start-up space, and have collectively invested billions of dollars.

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Modi's'Make in India' drive launched last September included laying out a model of "port-led" development that would support industrial growth.

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Japan Plus to facilitate and fast-track investment proposals.

Modi keen on early opening of New Development Bank's office in India

Modi keen on early opening of New Development Bank's office in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Modi also urged the BRICS Business Council to create a roadmap to achieve the $500 billion intra-BRICS trade target by the next summit.

Sydney killing: 'Onsite dream' turns sour for IT employees

Sydney killing: 'Onsite dream' turns sour for IT employees

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Experts say most IT companies give a list of do's and don'ts.