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United States set to become the new oil power

United States set to become the new oil power

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Despite the reality of the fiscal cliff, the US declinism industry is beginning to bottom out now.

Jaswant defends NDA decision in hijack case

Jaswant defends NDA decision in hijack case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Former external affairs minister Jaswant Singh on Saturday defended the National Democratic Alliance government's decision to free three dreaded terrorists to save the lives of 166 hijacked passengers on board an Indian Airlines flight and said governments should always opt for such a decision.

Has UPA killed the India growth story?

Has UPA killed the India growth story?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

India growth story has been deeply hurt by a suffocating bureaucracy and a workforce, which is 'unskilled'.

Post Sandy, NY, NJ rush to arrange alternate voting sites

Post Sandy, NY, NJ rush to arrange alternate voting sites

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

A day before the United States presidential elections, officials in New York and New Jersey, the two worst hit states by hurricane Sandy, were scrambling to put in place alternate voting sites to enable millions disrupted by the storm to cast their ballot.

Microsoft may move some US jobs to India: report

Microsoft may move some US jobs to India: report

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

Microsoft Corp, the world's biggest software maker, may move some customer-service jobs to India, according to a Bloomberg report from Sanfransico.

Adani Group faces severe debt, financing issues

Adani Group faces severe debt, financing issues

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Adani group has interests in a wide range of businesses - trading, coal mining, realty, shipping, city gas distribution, power generation, edible oil refining, grain storage, food processing.

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Amitabh Bachchan Sir said some nice and encouraging things about the trailer, the way I directed it and, of course, about Abhishek's performance.'

Can Reliance be among the world's top 20 companies?

Can Reliance be among the world's top 20 companies?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The firm would require it to more than triple its CAGR of revenue to 18.5% for the next decade from 6%

Premji says his son Rishad may succeed him eventually

Premji says his son Rishad may succeed him eventually

Rediff.com22 May 2012

An MBA from Harvard Business School with work experiences in global firms like Bain Consulting and GE, Rishad joined Wipro in July 2007 as a business manager in the banking and finance division.

Subbarao says inflation still high

Subbarao says inflation still high

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Expectations for a rate cut had gathered momentum this week after inflation slowed to its lowest level in three years.

The world's 10 most valuable banks

The world's 10 most valuable banks

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

In the current economic scenario, most banks around the world have experienced some jitters and felt the jolt. However, some banks have managed to steer away from the storm and stay resistant to the troubles whirling around the sector.

Why finance ministry cut small savings interest rates

Why finance ministry cut small savings interest rates

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The government hopes the latest action will lead to banks also lowering the cost of borrowing for corporate and individual borrowers.

Superstorm Sandy delays global launch of Titanic II

Superstorm Sandy delays global launch of Titanic II

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer on Friday delayed the roll-out of details for his Titanic II project out of respect for the victims of superstorm Sandy.

What makes these nations attractive for business?

What makes these nations attractive for business?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

To maintain a strong and mature economic growth, countries around the globe are focusing on attracting foreign investments. For this, many nations are working on developing easy policies and laws for foreign investors.

US election result won't affect Indian markets

US election result won't affect Indian markets

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

US election results may not reverse Indian markets' bearish trend, says Devangshu Datta

China a second class enemy; could be a strong ally: Tata

China a second class enemy; could be a strong ally: Tata

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

China's assisting and arming Pakistan has made "it a second class enemy", but its economic strength overpowering India is not a real concern, according to Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata.

Why forex brokerage firms are staring at a dark future

Why forex brokerage firms are staring at a dark future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Today, they can't meet even the piffling capital norm set by Mint Road - Rs 5 crore for partnerships and Rs 10 crore for public and private firms in this line of business. Bulk of the trades are put through e-platform offerings of Reuters, Bloomberg, JPMorgan, Barclays or Deutsche Bank. And they have the web-based FXall, FXconnect, Atriax, Hotspotfx and LavaFX for company.

Nano needs another push, says Ratan Tata

Nano needs another push, says Ratan Tata

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Tata Nano's potential was not fully exploited and the world's cheapest car needed another push to boost sales, said Tata Motors Ltd Chairman Ratan Tata.

IMAGES: Obama grounded as snowstorm batters US

IMAGES: Obama grounded as snowstorm batters US

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

A massive snowstorm hits United States, with upto 12 inches of snow expected in New York. Hundreds of flights were cancelled and schools closed following the wintry weather.

Sikhs in New York Police Dept allowed turban, beard

Sikhs in New York Police Dept allowed turban, beard

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

"In the wake of the Wisconsin killings, which have shocked the national conscience, our City can enact meaningful inclusion of this community by changing NYPD rules to allow Sikhs to serve without having to forsake their turbans and beards," the New York City Comptroller John C Liu said in a letter to Bloomberg on Sunday

In PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty's grand 125th birthday bash

In PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty's grand 125th birthday bash

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

The 125th birth anniversary of the iconic Statue of Liberty was celebrated in New York with events including a gun salute, fireworks and naturalisation ceremony for 125 immigrants organised to commemorate the day.

Post bonus announcement, Street expects TCS to spring more surprises

Post bonus announcement, Street expects TCS to spring more surprises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Analysts predict TCS's outlook to be stable.

In India, a lot is at stake for both Google and Facebook

In India, a lot is at stake for both Google and Facebook

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Apart from digital advertising revenue, both companies want to reach out to the 'next billion' Indian customers. After all, around half of the 1.3 billion population is still not on the net and this represents a challenge as well as an opportunity.

Rupee is likely to touch 56/$ soon

Rupee is likely to touch 56/$ soon

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The Reserve Bank of India's limited intervention was not enough to lift the rupee, the worst performing Asian currency since March.

Man arrested for planning terror attack in New York

Man arrested for planning terror attack in New York

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

A 27-year-old man, who was allegedly an al Qaeda sympathiser, has been arrested in New York by law enforcement authorities on charges that he planned to carry out terror attacks in the city targetting government workers, military personnel and officials in New York.

World's top 10 stock markets, China zooms

World's top 10 stock markets, China zooms

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The market capitalisation of China, the world's second-largest economy, has topped $10 trillion for the first time.

Is it time to privatise oil trade in India?

Is it time to privatise oil trade in India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Indian consumers and oil companies are losing out because buying remains a government monopoly.

Why TCS failed to impress post-Infosys cheer

Why TCS failed to impress post-Infosys cheer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Posts a fall in net profit sequentially despite clocking higher volume growth.

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'All the vaccines that are available in most countries, right now, are all highly effective and safe.'

Wall Street stir: Arrested protesters sue police, mayor

Wall Street stir: Arrested protesters sue police, mayor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

In the lawsuit filed in federal district court in Manhattan, five of the protesters said police officers had led people onto the bridge's roadway and then prevented them from leaving the bridge on Saturday.

D H Pai Panandiker: An economist from whom even Manmohan Singh used to take advice

D H Pai Panandiker: An economist from whom even Manmohan Singh used to take advice

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

He did not believe in any fiscal puritanism. In 2012, when it was almost certain that the government will breach the 2012-13 fiscal deficit target, he wrote that in abnormal times, abnormal measures are required to get back to normalcy.

India Inc's profits one of the lowest among major economies

India Inc's profits one of the lowest among major economies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Combined net profit of BSE500 companies at $ 63 bn is 2.3% of GDP; global average is 5%.

Crude oil may fall again in near-term, rebound to $60 by year-end

Crude oil may fall again in near-term, rebound to $60 by year-end

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Oil imports are a third of India's total import bill.

IN PICS: NYPD gears up for 9/11 anniversary

IN PICS: NYPD gears up for 9/11 anniversary

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Friday said the new terror threat to the city ahead of the 9/11 anniversary is "credible but has not been corroborated". He asked people to remain vigilant as law enforcement officials further heightened security across the city.

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.

Child mortality rate in India is declining

Child mortality rate in India is declining

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

World Health Organisation data suggests that the biggest causes of mortality in children between the ages of 0 to 4 years are prematurity, acute lower respiratory infection (including pneumonia), birth asphyxia and trauma and diarrhoeal disease.

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'This (opposition to the project) is not just architects, but everyone needs to know more.' 'We need to be allowed to participate, maybe, you can ignore what we have to say, that's your decision.' 'At least follow the process.

Ecclestone denies reports about New York GP

Ecclestone denies reports about New York GP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed reports from Australia he was visiting New York this week to discuss the possibility of staging a Grand Prix on Staten Island.

How will the Indian markets fare in 2019?

How will the Indian markets fare in 2019?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The upcoming general elections will be the focus and the economy and market performance will pivot around that event. The general consensus is that the India stock market should be up around 10 per cent by the end of the year.

Voda's payments bank becomes first to shut shop

Voda's payments bank becomes first to shut shop

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Vodafone Idea, the promoter of Aditya Bira Idea Payments Bank, said in a notification to the exchanges late on Friday that the board of the bank approved winding up the business, subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India.