News for 'Billion Dreams'

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'It doesn't look as if any sensible, worldly wise, person is in charge in China.' 'If at all anybody is in charge, it can only be a bunch of bumpkins of whom Xi has become a puppet,' observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

Sahara close to $2 bn deal with Mirach Capital

Sahara close to $2 bn deal with Mirach Capital

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

An investment vehicle lining up a $2 billion package to help bail the boss of India's troubled Sahara out of jail said it expects to ultimately take control of landmark hotel assets like New York's Plaza after the conglomerate fails to repay lenders.

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Modi's 'UDAN' project faces fund crunch as too many airlines have come on board

Images: Sixth time lucky for Tendulkar

Images: Sixth time lucky for Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2011

There was no 100th century milestone for Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday but the Little Master did not care as he shed 'happy tears' after finally getting his hands on the World Cup at the sixth time of asking.

Trump praises India at UNGA; says US rejects globalism

Trump praises India at UNGA; says US rejects globalism

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

He said the US believes that when nations respect the rights of their neighbours and defend the interests of their people, they can better work together to secure the blessings of safety, prosperity and peace.

Infosys to make maiden start-up investment

Infosys to make maiden start-up investment

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

This will be Infosys' first investment from its innovation fund dedicated to start-ups and emerging technologies.

TCS is third in m-cap list

TCS is third in m-cap list

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

How a middle-class Delhi boy powered his way to Forbes 30 Under 30

How a middle-class Delhi boy powered his way to Forbes 30 Under 30

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Tirthak Saha is living the American dream, but his work has a typically Indian context.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

A very special flight from Ladakh

A very special flight from Ladakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At a time when finding out who is paying for labourers' train tickets is a task for Sherlock Holmes, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government has flown in stranded workers from Ladakh, and is probably the only state that has tried to give 'migrant workers' a modicum of respect, observes Debashish Chatterjee.

$50 bn FII inflow seen in 2006!

$50 bn FII inflow seen in 2006!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India has predicted that the foreign institutional investment inflow into India will touch the $50 billion mark as compared to $40 billion in 2005.

Patanjali set to change the face of FMCG in India?

Patanjali set to change the face of FMCG in India?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Companies in the FMCG space are increasing their focus on herbal and ayurvedic category in India

Indian markets set to enter the trillion-dollar club

Indian markets set to enter the trillion-dollar club

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The total market valuation of the BSE-listed companies is nearing the Rs 100 lakh crore-mark following the continued dream run of the bourse.

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

Snapdeal plans American listing in 2016-17

Snapdeal plans American listing in 2016-17

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Snapdeal had appointed merchant bankers for listing on an American stock exchange

Modi targeting 24X7 power supply across the country: Possible?

Modi targeting 24X7 power supply across the country: Possible?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Students from nine states joined through video conference.

Sebi sets Sept 30 deadline to apply for Sahara refund

Sebi sets Sept 30 deadline to apply for Sahara refund

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Genuine investments identified so far is Rs.1.08 cr out of around Rs 24,000 cr.

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The two new markets are overwhelmingly dominated by US ride-hailing giant Uber, which has been able to edge out local start-ups

Maharashtra emerges @MakeInIndia's LION!

Maharashtra emerges @MakeInIndia's LION!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

More than 50 per cent of the value of all MOUs signed at the Make In India Week in the last five days has made Maharashtra emerge numero uno in the committed investment stakes!

Does he have it in him to eclipse Ronaldo?

Does he have it in him to eclipse Ronaldo?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

I'll eclipse Ronaldo as highest paid athlete: McGregor

Sahara averts foreclosure auction of US hotel properties

Sahara averts foreclosure auction of US hotel properties

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The company has been given time till June by mortgage holders Reuben Brothers

Anil Ambani's sinking wealth leaves lenders jittery

Anil Ambani's sinking wealth leaves lenders jittery

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

While RCom owes Indian banks close to Rs 45,000 crore, Ambani has lost close to $408 million of personal wealth year-to-date until Tuesday.

President Trump, meet President Mallya :)

President Trump, meet President Mallya :)

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Could Ambassador B S Prakash's nightmare turn real?

Meme time: TRAI-ing times for Modi at Facebook

Meme time: TRAI-ing times for Modi at Facebook

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

What really transpired when Modi went to Facebook HQ last September.

Salman, Akshay, Ranveer: Top Earners of 2015

Salman, Akshay, Ranveer: Top Earners of 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The men who made all the money in 2015!

Investor wealth rises to record $1.6 trillion as markets surge

Investor wealth rises to record $1.6 trillion as markets surge

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

As stock markets continue to witness a dream rally, the total market valuation of domestic listed companies has soared to a record $1.6 trillion on a day the benchmark BSE Sensex ended at a new closing high of 28,177.88.

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Though he loves gambling, he cautions against undue risks and says non-professional investors like the salaried class should invest through the mutual funds route and keep aside not more than 10 per cent for self-investing.

Oracle's Ellison bets on Lindows

Oracle's Ellison bets on Lindows

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

Flyovers: Big money guzzlers that fail to solve traffic problems

Flyovers: Big money guzzlers that fail to solve traffic problems

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

It should be clear to all that flyovers don't solve urban traffic problems, says Subir Gokarn.

An exclusive interview with mystery businessman Farid Arifuddin

An exclusive interview with mystery businessman Farid Arifuddin

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

The Zain deal raises much speculation about Arifuddin's money and clout. Who is backing him? What is his relationship with politicians? Is he merely a front man for big players in telecom?

India's first textile city likely to come up in Andhra Pradesh

India's first textile city likely to come up in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The textiles sector is India's largest organised employer and critical for the prime minister's dream of creating jobs

Indian tennis divided over Davis Cup revamp

Indian tennis divided over Davis Cup revamp

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

'If it is a World Cup then yes, doing away with home and away format, is okay'

Acting more challenging than cricket: Sachin

Acting more challenging than cricket: Sachin

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'For so many years, I did whatever I wanted to do and the camera captured that.' 'But then suddenly I was asked to do particular things and then the camera captured that, so it was a bit different for me, a big change.'

'Poker is a game of skill'

'Poker is a game of skill'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Instagram sensation Dan Bilzerian makes a pit stop at the Indian Poker Championship.

2 Indian Americans among richest entrepreneurs under 40

2 Indian Americans among richest entrepreneurs under 40

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Zuckerberg leads the pack with a net worth of $47.1 billion.

Sahara says will defend lawsuit on US hotels sale

Sahara says will defend lawsuit on US hotels sale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

This lawsuit will have no bearing on its fund-raising exercise as a deal is already in final stages

SC extends Sahara chief Subrata Roy's parole

SC extends Sahara chief Subrata Roy's parole

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Sahara Group got other much-needed relief with the apex court lifting its embargo of permitting it to sell only 19 properties.

US court issues show-cause to Sahara in $350-mn lawsuit

US court issues show-cause to Sahara in $350-mn lawsuit

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A spokesperson said Sahara group is not into business with Trinity.

Sachin Tendulkar turns 45! Wish the legend on his birthday

Sachin Tendulkar turns 45! Wish the legend on his birthday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has turned a year older.

Modi'fied' PMO website relaunched

Modi'fied' PMO website relaunched

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Seconds after Narendra Modi was sworn-in as the 15th prime minister of the country, the PMO website was re-launched carrying his message and pictures.