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8 supremely successful services that almost didn't take off

8 supremely successful services that almost didn't take off

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Would you believe if I were to tell you that YouTube was conceived as a video-dating platform?

Modi-Xi to chart a new course for India-China ties at Wuhan summit

Modi-Xi to chart a new course for India-China ties at Wuhan summit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The meeting, which comes after the Doklam standoff, is aimed at a working a new paradigm for the bilateral relations for the next 15 years.

Meet Yakka Skink and Ornamental Snake which halted the Adanis in Australia

Meet Yakka Skink and Ornamental Snake which halted the Adanis in Australia

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The Adanis' Australian dreams have been shattered.

India and Bangladesh renew hope in ties

India and Bangladesh renew hope in ties

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

India and Bangladesh have opened a new chapter in their ties as they settled the 41-year-old boundary dispute and promised to do more in other areas amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a fresh line of credit of $2 billion (Rs 12,821 crore) to the neighbouring country.

The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice

The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The 91.9 per cent slide in the stock price of Gitanjali Gems since April has depleted the value of promoter Mehul Choksi's holding in the company by at least Rs 17 crore (Rs 170 million) a day on an average.

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Why must Indians adjust their time-tested system because of what the West needs, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

Comfort, candour, convergence define our ties: 20 things Modi said in the US Congress

Comfort, candour, convergence define our ties: 20 things Modi said in the US Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an impassioned speech to the United States Congress.

The World Before The Indian Woman

The World Before The Indian Woman

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

In the documentary The World Before Her, a young girl has to submit to the will of her father for a most gut-wrenching reason: 'He let me live... I am a girl... but he let me live.' Is that reason enough, asks Suparn Verma.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

The mystery of the never-ending con-call

The mystery of the never-ending con-call

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The attendee had to call into the conference call and say a few initial pleasantries to establish his/her presence, but could then leave the app to handle the rest once the Senior Company Bore began his monologue... A rib-tickling excerpt from Sanjeev Sanyal's Life Over Two Beers.

Winds of change: Women cricketers set for pay boost!

Winds of change: Women cricketers set for pay boost!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

For the world's women cricketers, financial parity with their male counterparts remains a distant dream but India's decision to boost the pay packets of its top female players is further evidence that the winds of change are blowing through the game.

California's first woman Attorney General Kamala Harris seeks re-election

California's first woman Attorney General Kamala Harris seeks re-election

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

California Attorney General Kamala D Harris announced on February 12 that she would be seeking re-election to the post.

On his birthday, PM Modi inaugurates 'engineering miracle' Sardar Dam

On his birthday, PM Modi inaugurates 'engineering miracle' Sardar Dam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Modi, who turned 67, unveiled the plaque dedicating the dam to the nation.

Trump unveils plan for first 100 days of his presidency

Trump unveils plan for first 100 days of his presidency

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

If elected president, the Republican nominee said he would declare China a currency manipulator, cancel payments to United Nations for combating climate change and renegotiating NAFTA.

Modi @ MSG: Top Quotes

Modi @ MSG: Top Quotes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Here are some interesting quotes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a sell-out crowd at the Madison Square Garden in New York

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'Can he be the statesman that a divided nation needs?' 'Not remotely, but by following his gut, he may yet surprise the scores upon scores of naysayers,' says Vikram Johri.

Dear Mr Modi, Let's focus on IT to transform India!

Dear Mr Modi, Let's focus on IT to transform India!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Information technology, not manufacturing or infrastructure, should be the focus of the government while implementing initiatives such as Make in India and Start Up India.

Why do the Chinese want a train to Sikkim?

Why do the Chinese want a train to Sikkim?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

China is spending billions of dollars to improve infrastructure in Tibet and other parts of its border with India. Claude Arpi explains why New Delhi can't afford to ignore Beijing's plans.

'Become the captain of the problem and defeat it'

'Become the captain of the problem and defeat it'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

A clear aim, knowledge, hard work and perseverance spells success: President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.

It's high time India built a competitive banking system

It's high time India built a competitive banking system

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Multiple organisations of different kinds with overlapping goals would be a dream situation for those who believe in competition and innovation.

Sahara seals Rs 5,500-cr debt deal for foreign hotels

Sahara seals Rs 5,500-cr debt deal for foreign hotels

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Grosvenor House hotel was put on sale by its lender Bank of China earlier this year after a 'technical default'

After 3 false starts, can Pune transform itself into a smart city?

After 3 false starts, can Pune transform itself into a smart city?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Pune, the city that made it to second spot in the Smart City Challenge competition earlier this year, is not new to the concept.

Savers in dark over Sahara's latest shadow banking schemes

Savers in dark over Sahara's latest shadow banking schemes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Sahara and its founder Subrata Roy have been under scrutiny for years over its financial products, including for possible money laundering.

Regulators fine global banks $3.4 bn in forex probe

Regulators fine global banks $3.4 bn in forex probe

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Royal Bank of Scotland and JP Morgan were also fined over attempts to rig currency benchmarks in a year-long probe that has put the largely unregulated $5 trillion-a-day market on a tighter leash, with dozens of dealers suspended or fired.

Subrata Roy urges SC to show 'mercy' by granting bail

Subrata Roy urges SC to show 'mercy' by granting bail

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its order on interim bail plea of Sahara Chief Subrata Roy who pleaded to the court to show 'raham' (mercy) and allow him to come out of jail to sell off his properties to deposit Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) with SEBI as directed to get regular bail.

How Ikea plans to woo Indians

How Ikea plans to woo Indians

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Pricing isn't at the heart of Ikea's strategy. It is understanding how Indians live.

Improving ties: Is Modi headed to China this month?

Improving ties: Is Modi headed to China this month?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'If an 'informal meeting' with Xi Jinping materialises before the SCO summit in June, that itself could be regarded as a significant breakthrough in India-China relations,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why blame DeMo and GST? Slowdown was on for over a decade

Why blame DeMo and GST? Slowdown was on for over a decade

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Watchdogs of the economy have not been barking and it is high time we noticed it, says Shreekant Sambrani.

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Your phone number, your birth of date, your parent's name, your address, your photographs, I have everything with me.'

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The following is the full text of US President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of the Congress on February 28, as prepared for delivery and released by the White House press office.

Adamant Lalit Modi claims, 'I will have the last call'

Adamant Lalit Modi claims, 'I will have the last call'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Banned for life from India's cricket establishment, a beleagured former IPL boss Lalit Modi is not ready to throw in the towel yet.

Over 7,000 Indian-Americans to be hit after Trump scraps 'Dreamers' programme

Over 7,000 Indian-Americans to be hit after Trump scraps 'Dreamers' programme

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

India ranks 11th among countries of origin for Deferred Action for Children Arrival students.

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

'The Opposition has no option but to make it an 'All versus One' fight to even think about winning.'

Reviving Air India: How Rohit Nandan is doing it

Reviving Air India: How Rohit Nandan is doing it

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The CMD's focus on raising employee morale and cutting costs is paying off. The airline's operating losses have shrunk and earnings are looking up

'Every farmer in India will oppose the BJP'

'Every farmer in India will oppose the BJP'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

'Four years into his tenure and Modi still has no idea what is wrong with the agriculture sector!'

Bullet train faces hurdles down the line

Bullet train faces hurdles down the line

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The high-speed train line in a region already well-connected by rail, road and airways may have to struggle to stay viable

With Rs 20 lakh, he built a Rs 350-cr business

With Rs 20 lakh, he built a Rs 350-cr business

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'I found my motivation in the fast emerging mobile market.' 'Nokia's biggest mistake lay in its stubbornness to change.' 'It's important to understand the pulse of the people It has been a long journey for Md Gyasuddin, Hitech Mobiles MD.

Is there anything Jacqueline cannot do?

Is there anything Jacqueline cannot do?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The beauty queen turned actor talks about her new athleisure start-up.

Road to Rio: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat learns from mistakes

Road to Rio: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat learns from mistakes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Vinesh Phogat was unable to hold back the tears in Istanbul last month when she emerged from a turbulent fortnight with a gold medal around her neck and a ticket to the Rio Olympics in her possession.