News for 'Billion Dreams'

300 'smart' villages to be developed in Gujarat

300 'smart' villages to be developed in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Gujarat govt will set up a Tribal university in the Narmada district, over 100 smart Ashram shalas, 10 new hostels for tribal girl students

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs 20,761 crore. While AWS did not comment on the investment detail, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao tweeted that AWS will invest Rs 20,761 crore ($2.77 billion) to set up multiple data centres in the state.

Gambhir relives India's T20 World Cup triumph in 2007

Gambhir relives India's T20 World Cup triumph in 2007

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

In the final, Gambhir had played a match-winning knock of 75 runs off just 54 balls.

Why BECA when we have NavIC?

Why BECA when we have NavIC?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'The goal seems to be that we do not invest further in our system to make our system more accurate and more reliable or more global in reach,' an ISRO source tells Shivanand Kanavi.

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Stating that recent agriculture reforms have opened new opportunities, the RBI Governor said the farm sector is emerging as a bright spot.

'His eyes reach every person in the state'

'His eyes reach every person in the state'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'If Pinarayi Vijayan gets another term, Kerala will be a state where everybody has a house.'

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma lists her top 15 songs of the year.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Over the next five years, it will be Narendra not Nitish who will be under pressure to deliver vikas and atmanirbharta in Bihar, notes Kanika Datta.

Richard Branson knows how to live life to the fullest

Richard Branson knows how to live life to the fullest

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Call him flamboyant, but he surely knows how to live life to the fullest.

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Contract finally given for Rs 2,400-cr project, with GIFT City-like features

SEE: 'Indian shooters can win multiple medals in Tokyo Olympics'

SEE: 'Indian shooters can win multiple medals in Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Athletes capable of adapting to uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak will be best placed to succeed at the Tokyo Olympics, India's sole individual Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra said. Known for his Zen-like poise and attention to minute details in preparation, Bindra, who won shooting gold at the 2008 Games in Beijing, said adaptability is key for athletes training to excel in Tokyo amid concerns about the virus.

Beware of Xi's secret army!

Beware of Xi's secret army!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

India, Taiwan and countries with large numbers of Tibetans, Uyghurs and overseas Chinese will be prominent among those that witness elevated United Front activity, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RAW officer.

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The presidential dreams that the veteran leader from Delaware had harboured since childhood seemed all but over for a third time until he won South Carolina's Democratic Party primary on February 29 last year, forcing most rivals out of the race and making one of the most dramatic comebacks in American political history.

15 richest tech titans

15 richest tech titans

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Nothing has changed the world as much as information technology. Companies started in a garage or college dorm went on to become the world's biggest businesses. Here's a list of world's richest tech billionaires, who inspire entrepreneurs and make them believe in their dreams.

India's unicorn club is galloping along

India's unicorn club is galloping along

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Over the last 12 months, thanks to bold bets by venture capital firms like Sequoia, SoftBank Vision Fund, and foreign strategic investors like Naspers, pipeline of start-ups with potential to achieve $1 bn in valuation is at an all-time high.

Still no clearnace for Posco project

Still no clearnace for Posco project

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Orissa's mega steel project Posco has slipped into a situation of Shakespeare's 'To be, or not to be' with the Union environment minister putting a halt to forest clearance.

Sahara comes up with fresh proposal to release Subrata Roy

Sahara comes up with fresh proposal to release Subrata Roy

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Sahara also sought permission to sell its properties in Bangalore.

$5-trillion a day forex market under lens

$5-trillion a day forex market under lens

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The manipulation is suspected to have spread across the world.

Wasim Akram says life 'exemplary' on his 50th birthday

Wasim Akram says life 'exemplary' on his 50th birthday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram marked his 50th birthday on Friday, saying life is "exemplary" and that his Australian wife told him the half-century "is the new 40". Regarded as one of the best left-arm pacemen ever to grace the game, Wasim -- who celebrated with family and friends -- said cricket had brought him great fame, adding: "1.5 billion people across the subcontinent and beyond love me". "My wife told me 50 is the new 40," he told AFP. "So it's enjoyable." Wasim, popularly dubbed the 'sultan of swing', lives in Karachi with his second wife, Shaniera, and is a renowned cricket expert on various television channels. He said cricket had transformed his life.

Chatwal to invest Rs 5,000 cr in India

Chatwal to invest Rs 5,000 cr in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Looking aggressively at the Indian market for expansion, the Vikram Chatwal Hotels, a division of Hampshire Hotels and Resorts, plans to open "Dream brand hotels" in various cities in the country, including Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi with a Rs 5,000-crore (Rs 50 billion) investment.

I had begged Saina not to leave my academy: Gopichand

I had begged Saina not to leave my academy: Gopichand

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Gopichand also wondered to why the legendary Padukone, India's first badminton superstar 'never had anything positive to say about him'.

This is Chidambaram's 'Nawaz Sharif' moment: Sitharaman

This is Chidambaram's 'Nawaz Sharif' moment: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Chidambaram mocked her with a tongue-in-cheek tweet.

India, this champion dancing crew needs your help!

India, this champion dancing crew needs your help!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Months after making history by winning America's Got Talent, Mumbai's V Unbeatable dancing crew is crumbling under the lockdown.

Nissan readies small car for India under Datsun brand

Nissan readies small car for India under Datsun brand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

The hatchback model is christened as K2 and will take inspiration from Micra.

China will guard its sovereignty, not concede an inch of land: Xi

China will guard its sovereignty, not concede an inch of land: Xi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

"We should safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and achieve full unification of the motherland. This is the aspiration of all Chinese people. This is also in line with fundamental of the Chinese nation," he said in an apparent reference to Taiwan which China claims as part of it.

PE investments halve in 6 months; Investors wait and watch

PE investments halve in 6 months; Investors wait and watch

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Information technology, financials, industrials, consumer discretionary and utilities were the top five sectors to attract significant private equity capital during the quarter.

'Poor' Trump 'all alone' in White House as partial govt shutdown enters 3rd day

'Poor' Trump 'all alone' in White House as partial govt shutdown enters 3rd day

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Through a series of tweets and pictures, Trump showed he was working hard while the opposition Democratic lawmakers were in their homes celebrating Christmas.

WATCH: Olympic champ wants to bowl to Kohli

WATCH: Olympic champ wants to bowl to Kohli

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'I have two more years in track and field and after that I will pursue my career in franchise cricket.'

Why stock markets saw one of the most volatile days this decade

Why stock markets saw one of the most volatile days this decade

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'It is easy to dramatise the events of today, but it is far more important to focus on the fact that we have a radically overvalued financial sector. It is a house of cards.'

On this Day: The 'Master Blaster' was born

On this Day: The 'Master Blaster' was born

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Sachin Tendulkar compiled a mountain of runs for almost a quarter of a century and reached cricket's dizzying heights by defying a burden of expectation that would have crushed lesser mortals. Whenever Tendulkar came to the crease, India's billion-plus population made secret deals with gods, froze where they were, clutched lucky charms and indulged in all sorts of superstitions. And the sport's most prolific run-accumulator created plenty of those heart-in-mouth moments in his 24 years in international cricket.

India's forex reserves dip to $194.41 bn

India's forex reserves dip to $194.41 bn

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

After a dream run of almost one month, India's forex reserves dipped by $ 224 million to stand at $194.410 billion during the week ended March 9 as against $194.634 billion during the week ended March 2.

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

India isn't just a testbed for SHAREit to find and perfect a new business model, but also the start of the company's globalisation dreams.

Sahara's fresh plea in SC for Subrato Roy's release

Sahara's fresh plea in SC for Subrato Roy's release

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Lawyers said that assets are being sold and the group is depositing the money with Sebi.

Akhilesh apes Maya; lays foundation of a larger park

Akhilesh apes Maya; lays foundation of a larger park

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Far from fulfilling his oft repeated proclamations about converting his bete noire former chief minister Mayawati's dream projects -- the multi-billion parks and memorials -- into hospitals and institutions, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav appeared to be following her very footsteps.

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

Rediff.com14 May 2017

China will also set up 50 joint laboratories with countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative to enhance cooperation on innovation.

Wave Infra to invest Rs 500 cr in affordable housing

Wave Infra to invest Rs 500 cr in affordable housing

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

With the recent Budget announcements, the sales in the affordable segment are expected to increase.

No obstacle insurmountable for Dipa Karmakar's coach

No obstacle insurmountable for Dipa Karmakar's coach

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

When Bisweshwar Nandi caught his first glimpse of the Olympic rings after touching down in Rio with his gymnastics protege Dipa Karmakar, he felt an instant surge of adrenaline.

Richest Indian tag eludes Anil Ambani, for now

Richest Indian tag eludes Anil Ambani, for now

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

With the listing of Reliance Power, the market cap of Anil Ambani group aggregated to Rs 307,112 crore (Rs 3,071.12 billion), almost Rs 100,000 crore (Rs 1,000 billion) below expectations of Rs 400,000 crore (Rs 4,000 billion) capitalisation.

Bansals strike a personal chord with Flipkart users

Bansals strike a personal chord with Flipkart users

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

In an email to customers they say 'Big Billion Day' sale today to eclipse all other multi-day festive sales.