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'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

With India already having a huge population of meat eaters and about 70 per cent of the people being non-vegetarian, Indian entrepreneurs are hotting up the online meat market.

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

How TCS helped Ratan Tata grow his empire

How TCS helped Ratan Tata grow his empire

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Apart from his vision, what helped Ratan Tata pursue his global dreams was the phenomenal success of Tata Consultancy Services, which is 74 per cent owned by Tata Sons.

Spielberg, Anil Ambani sign $1.2-bn movie deal

Spielberg, Anil Ambani sign $1.2-bn movie deal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

The director leaves Viacom's Paramount studio for a $1.2 billion deal to launch his own filmmaking company with the India entertainment group.

Any attempt to split China will be 'crushed', says Xi in Nepal

Any attempt to split China will be 'crushed', says Xi in Nepal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Beijing views the India-based Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, as a separatist trying to split the Himalayan region from China.

'After migrants, COVID-19 crisis will hit middle class'

'After migrants, COVID-19 crisis will hit middle class'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

'The government will have to provide something for migrant workers or 'Farmers will still survive because they will eat what they produce.' 'What will the rest of the people do? What will happen to them?'omething else like that or else you will see some huge uprising or unrest.'

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

India sets up seaside 'village' to nurture software start-ups

India sets up seaside 'village' to nurture software start-ups

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Even three decades after Infosys, India's second-largest software service provider, was founded by middle-class engineers, the country has failed to create an enabling environment for first-generation entrepreneurs.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

Bollywood biggies losing the plot

Bollywood biggies losing the plot

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The failure of big-budget Bollywood movies show that mega stars such as Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma are struggling to impress the audience.

Bharti's African safari remains a cash guzzler

Bharti's African safari remains a cash guzzler

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Has already invested $13 bn and needs another $9 bn to expand business, even as cash demands rise at home

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

India start-ups at risk as investors close taps, Modi fund falls short

India start-ups at risk as investors close taps, Modi fund falls short

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Venture capital investments in India's start-ups nearly halved to $1.5 billion in fourth-quarter 2015

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

It was just outside the stadium that Vichai crashed in the helicopter he used to take off from the pitch and fly back to London after games.

Tokyo Games' fate in hands of powerful IOC boss Bach

Tokyo Games' fate in hands of powerful IOC boss Bach

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Thomas Bach has virtually complete control over the body and by far the biggest influence on whether the Games will go ahead or not. With the Games having only been cancelled in the past due to World Wars One and Two, Bach will undoubtedly do everything in his power to protect the IOC's prime product

Motera is done, what will Tuesday bring?

Motera is done, what will Tuesday bring?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Both countries are closer than before due to these two leaders's public display of mutual connectivity and warm exchanges of words, but how it will help India to serve its interests will be known on Tuesday.

Are you willing to pay the price for success?

Are you willing to pay the price for success?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Most of us have dreams, but what we don't want to do is pay the price for it. And boy, nothing comes for free.

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rediff.com11 May 2016

These projects will be undertaken by BMC, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.

Tokyo Games moved to 2021 as 'light at end of pandemic tunnel'

Tokyo Games moved to 2021 as 'light at end of pandemic tunnel'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Pressure had been building on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its president, Thomas Bach, with some athletes and sporting bodies angry that a seemingly inevitable decision had taken so long.

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

From sports to history, Rediff reader Sabyasachi Dutta shares a selection of books for you to add to your reading list in 2020.

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister was speaking at an event to mark golden jubilee of the Aditya Birla Group's presence in Thailand.

How Nokia plans to make it big in India

How Nokia plans to make it big in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Bringing affordable web access and applications to the masses is the crux of Nokia's new strategy.

What you need to succeed

What you need to succeed

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Treat people right and they will eat nails for you, and other lessons Thomas Stemberg learnt while building Staples into a giant company.

India can become the entrepreneurial engine for the planet: Nadella

India can become the entrepreneurial engine for the planet: Nadella

Rediff.com30 May 2016

This is Satya Nadella's third visit to India since he took over as Microsoft CEO in February 2014.

Olympics: A showcase of China's prosperity

Olympics: A showcase of China's prosperity

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

Beijing struggles to make its coming-of-age Olympics party perfect despite controversies, unsold tickets and media hyperventilation.

RIL plans to offer low-cost 4G service on Rs 3,500 tablets

RIL plans to offer low-cost 4G service on Rs 3,500 tablets

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

RIL mulls launching tablets at around Rs 3,500 and bundle it with data offering 1 GB at Rs 10, a tenth of the current 3G prices.

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Google and Facebook need to be tamed, their garb of 'Investing in India's future' need to be pulled off,' observes Vibhu Arya.

Is Bharat ready for a Digital India?

Is Bharat ready for a Digital India?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

More than 250,000 gram panchayats are yet to be connected through broadband.

How Mahindra is scripting a 'rising' on the Internet

How Mahindra is scripting a 'rising' on the Internet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The story of Mahindra's Rise campaign talks about how the company is keeping things real . . . and hoping to disappoint cynics in the process.

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'Who are these people on the streets?' 'They are youth and students who were hoodwinked, bluffed by Modi for the last seven years, with a promise of 2 crore jobs every year.' 'And Mamata sings the same tune.' 'But the youth can see that as long as there is Mamata or Modi, there is no hope.'

New York hotelier Chatwal has big plans for India

New York hotelier Chatwal has big plans for India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

New York-based Chatwal Hotels and Resorts is planning to invest Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) to open 52 hotels in India in the next five years. The company has tied up with international hospitality major Wyndham Hotels for the expansion of its hotel brands Dream and Night.

Wipro getting ready to hit the magic target of $15 bn by 2020

Wipro getting ready to hit the magic target of $15 bn by 2020

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

To double revenues in four years; asks staff to 'think like a start-up', to brainstorm out-of-the-box ideas

Gareth Bale on Champions League and United's Pogba

Gareth Bale on Champions League and United's Pogba

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The possibility of winning Europe's most prestigious club competition in his hometown has given Wales winger Gareth Bale extra motivation to help Real Madrid become the first club to defend their Champions League title.

Analysts unanimous: Corporate earnings, Sensex set to zoom

Analysts unanimous: Corporate earnings, Sensex set to zoom

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Market players say following the tax cuts, the market mood had changed from bearish to positive, which should help sustain the rally.

The year in four faces

The year in four faces

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Urjit Patel, Binny Bansal, Nirav Modi and Rahul Gandhi personify the big trends that defined 2018. Well, almost...

2015 for start-ups: Of exuberance, correction, and rationalisation

2015 for start-ups: Of exuberance, correction, and rationalisation

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Start-ups raised $5.70 billion in 2015.

Low-cost homes from $300 to $1,000!

Low-cost homes from $300 to $1,000!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The 'Pinwheel House' has been designed by Ying Chee Chui, a graduate of MIT's Department of Architecture, has been built in Mianyang, in Sichuan Province, China.

How drought is crippling the farm sector

How drought is crippling the farm sector

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Agriculture and processed food exports dropped to a five-year low of $24 billion in 2015-16.