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How these techpreneurs are making a difference

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Their success stories will inspire you too.

Young African footballers duped, dumped by traffickers

Young African footballers duped, dumped by traffickers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

On the pitches of ramshackle football academies across West Africa, teenage boys chase one another in pursuit of the ball, the chance to impress, and the prospect of a lucrative contract with one of Europe's top teams.

World reacts to reinstatement of Russian athletes

World reacts to reinstatement of Russian athletes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Reaction to WADA's decision to reinstate RUSADA

Asia of unity will shape the world, says PM Modi in Seoul

Asia of unity will shape the world, says PM Modi in Seoul

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought unity among Asian countries and said they must work as Asians to shape the world and reform the global institutions of governance, including the United Nations.

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Modi and Shah's next focus will be South India, and the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. Shah is unlikely to abdicate control over the party even after he joins the government. Modi and Shah both know only too well that the party makes the government, and not the other way round.

For Subrata Roy, anxiety rises as deal unravels

For Subrata Roy, anxiety rises as deal unravels

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Subrata Roy is in jail since March last year.

Sahara can bring money from abroad only after RBI approval: SC

Sahara can bring money from abroad only after RBI approval: SC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the money likely to be arranged by Sahara Group from overseas to raise Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) for the release of its jailed chief Subrato Roy would come into the country only after necessary clearances by RBI.

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli has built such a formidable brand across the spectrum that even his occasional brash and indiscreet comments fail to tarnish it.

Cooking up a feast

Cooking up a feast

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

Why can't we have a better relationship with China?

Why can't we have a better relationship with China?

Rediff.com27 May 2017

'China's deep involvement in the stability and economic and political success of Pakistan actually produces some elements of congruence with India's core interest in a stable and productive relationship with Pakistan.' 'It is not far-fetched for us to pursue that congruence and with ingenuity work out with China a formula that also satisfies our formal position on PoK,' argues Ambassador Kishan S Rana.

The story of Nike in its founder's words

The story of Nike in its founder's words

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Publisher Simon & Schuster says the book focuses on the company's early years.

Will Modi's drum of war help BJP?

Will Modi's drum of war help BJP?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Prior to Pulwama, the BJP appeared to be on the defensive, uncertain of its stop-and-go development programmes, fearful of growing discontent among agriculturists and unemployed youth, and nervous of gathering steam among Opposition parties across regional and caste alliances,' says Sunil Sethi.

After bitter campaign, Modi says time for healing

After bitter campaign, Modi says time for healing

Rediff.com12 May 2014

With the heat and dust of elections over, Narendra Modi on Monday said it is time to resurrect the spirit of bi-partisanship in Indian politics which was temporarily lost in the poll campaign.

5 things Modi should do to fix economy

5 things Modi should do to fix economy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

When the Indian economy tanked in 1991, it did so because it ran out of foreign exchange. Today, it is tanking because it has run out of rupees even as the foreign exchange granary is overflowing, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Around 700 migrant workers, women and children have lost their lives in this reverse migration. But what is happening today with the migrant labour is only a continuation of the policies pursued by the Modi regime during the last six years. It is not for nothing that India was ranked the most dangerous country in the world for women in 2018 by the Thompson Reuters Foundation poll, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Beware of Chinese propaganda!

Beware of Chinese propaganda!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

China has been trying to build lobbies of influence and mould public opinion in India since at least 2017, and large sums have been invested in the effort, reveals former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Chennai IT firm shows Midas touch

Chennai IT firm shows Midas touch

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

When the South rose against Hindi

When the South rose against Hindi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'In the hands of a majoritarian government, with utter contempt for the cultural plurality and diversity of our great nation, the pipe dream of making Hindi the sole official language takes on nightmarish proportions.'

ITC follows the Aashirvaad trail

ITC follows the Aashirvaad trail

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Today Aashirvaad, ITC says, has 75 per cent of the market.

Sahara enters the fray for its own Grosvenor House hotel!

Sahara enters the fray for its own Grosvenor House hotel!

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Other bidders include Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Is Modi really interested in saving the Ganga?

Is Modi really interested in saving the Ganga?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'I can assure you the Ganga will be more polluted in 2030 than it is now.' 'What they are trying to do now is clean the Ganga without understanding how to do so.'

Lalit Modi connection emerges in Sahara hotel deals

Lalit Modi connection emerges in Sahara hotel deals

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Former IPL chief shooed off potential buyers at the behest of Sushanto Roy, says broker

When your employees are family

When your employees are family

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

All in kind! Gujarat's model of employee benefits, as seen in the state's family-owned businesses, retains talent with a human touch.

Bad days have begun for countrymen: Congress

Bad days have begun for countrymen: Congress

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Taking potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks that the United Progressive Alliance government left everything empty, Congress on Monday claimed "bad days have begun for the countrymen", citing a socio-economic survey of Gujarat.

Alibaba's grand plans for a blockbuster India entry

Alibaba's grand plans for a blockbuster India entry

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Ma and the other co-founders had finalised the name "Alibaba" after much research on its acceptability.

Bharti Airtel's overseas operations continue to struggle

Bharti Airtel's overseas operations continue to struggle

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

But, unlike its competitors, it did not have a comprehensive infrastructure back-end and required fresh investments.

Why Rising Pune Supergiant changed its name!

Why Rising Pune Supergiant changed its name!

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Last year, someone told us you must remove 's' otherwise you won't perform well and we didn't perform well.' 'Obviously, that's not the reason for not performing well, but it didn't hurt us to remove the 's'.'

China displays its might in parade to mark 90th military anniversary

China displays its might in parade to mark 90th military anniversary

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the People's Liberation Army has the confidence and capability to defeat all invading enemies as he inspected a massive military parade at the country's largest military base to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the 2.3-million strong army.

Flipkart claims $100-mn sales clocked in 10 hours

Flipkart claims $100-mn sales clocked in 10 hours

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Buyers complain about server errors, allege discounts were 'not real'.

Debate, don't spread falsehood: Airtel on Net neutrality

Debate, don't spread falsehood: Airtel on Net neutrality

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Company has already reached out to its customers and employees

Clean bowled: Loss making IPL team owners set for better runs?

Clean bowled: Loss making IPL team owners set for better runs?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Hit by scams in recent times, the IPL is yet to prove a good business move for its franchisees.

What lies in store for start-ups in 2016?

What lies in store for start-ups in 2016?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Every start-up's dream is to become a unicorn.

US Fed likely to hike rates: How should India cope?

US Fed likely to hike rates: How should India cope?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

All evidence suggests that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon.

Modi@Allphones: Both India and Australia can't live without cricket

Modi@Allphones: Both India and Australia can't live without cricket

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Here are some interesting quotes Prime Minister Narendra Modi made to a sold-out crowd at Sydney's Allphones Arena. In a break, PM Modi began his speech in English.

Modi in Reliance Jio ad. Here's how Twitterati reacted

Modi in Reliance Jio ad. Here's how Twitterati reacted

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The advertisement with the PM's face has not amused social media. In fact, it wondered if the usage of the image was even legal.

US can't afford another 4 years of Obama administration: Trump

US can't afford another 4 years of Obama administration: Trump

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Terming Barack Obama as an "incompetent president", 70-year old Trump claimed that the US president did not know what he was doing.

I have enough evidence to fight against extradition case: Vijay Mallya

I have enough evidence to fight against extradition case: Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Mallya's defence team is being led by the firm Joseph Hague Aaronson LLP. They have instructed barrister Clare Montgomery, a specialist in criminal, regulatory and fraud law, to argue in court on their behalf.

How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon

How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The e-commerce story in India has begun to look up.