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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

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

US rules out ending drone strikes in Pakistan

US rules out ending drone strikes in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The United States will not stop its drone attacks in Pakistan's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, President Barack Obama's top military officer has said, according to a report.

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.

Islamic scholar speaks on Ground Zero mosque row

Islamic scholar speaks on Ground Zero mosque row

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The controversy about the construction of a mosque near Ground Zero "has highlighted the inner strength of America's pluralist society as well as the raw sentiments of some politicians," according to Srinagar-born Professor Sayyid M Syeed, national director of the Office for Interfaith and Community Alliances of the Islamic society of North America.

IN PICS: 9/11 Memorial set to open on WTC site

IN PICS: 9/11 Memorial set to open on WTC site

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

A decade after the Twin Towers were razed to the ground in the 9/11 attacks, an altered Ground Zero will be unveiled to the public, with waterfalls, reflecting pools and hundreds of trees at the site honouring the memory of the nearly 3000 victims of the terror strike.

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the most powerful list.

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%.

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.

Etisalat head says talking on merger with RCom

Etisalat head says talking on merger with RCom

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Emirates Telecommunications of the United Arab Emirates, better known as Etisalat, is in discussion with Reliance Communications for a possible merger or acquisition.

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.

Harvard tops Forbes' list of Billionaire varsities

Harvard tops Forbes' list of Billionaire varsities

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The number of Harvard alumni who are billionaires swelled to 62, up from 54 in 2009, 'more than any other American university by a long shot,' Forbes said.

3 Indian American techies ring Nasdaq bell

3 Indian American techies ring Nasdaq bell

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

They created MyCityWay apps on the mobile device that provides information for over 50 resource categories in the city.

US tax crackdown extends to those with Indian ties

US tax crackdown extends to those with Indian ties

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

In the US, it is obligatory for any citizen to provide details regarding any financial transaction he or she may have carried out overseas.

Tax probe: India might have tipped off US

Tax probe: India might have tipped off US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

India may have provided the fodder to the US tax evasion probe on some clients of HSBC Holdings, with respect to their accounts in the sub-continent nation, according to a finance ministry source.

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.

Leadership: Infosys among top 20 firms

Leadership: Infosys among top 20 firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The annual study by Hay Group, in partnership with Bloomberg BusinessWeek.com, ranked the best companies for leadership globally and examined how those companies develop leaders.

Images: How the World rang in 2011

Images: How the World rang in 2011

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

People around the world brought in the New year with joy and pomp.

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.'

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.

'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.

Pearl's father opposes mosque near 9/11 site

Pearl's father opposes mosque near 9/11 site

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Joining the debate on the controversy over the proposed mosque near Ground Zero, the father of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was beheaded by militants in Pakistan, has said the mosque should not be built there and should be moved to another location.

Twitter hires Google executive as head of retail

Twitter hires Google executive as head of retail

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The online messaging company is ramping up hiring to expand its business ahead of the initial public offering.

US should worry about global impact of its policies: Rajan

US should worry about global impact of its policies: Rajan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

He called on developed countries to play their part in restoring international monetary cooperation.