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Dubai property set to boom again

Dubai property set to boom again

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The Dubai property market is showing good signs of a recovery, with many neighbourhoods reporting the first increases in value since 2008, a new industry report has revealed.

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

An alumni of the prestigious Cornell University and a senior techie (coder) at Oracle, Netravalkar juggled academics and cricket with aplomb.

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'

Maldives thanks India for allowing...

Maldives thanks India for allowing...

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on Saturday said India's gesture to renew the quota to allow the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for his nation signifies the longstanding bilateral friendship and the commitment to further expand trade and commerce.

India's booming salute for fallen soldiers

India's booming salute for fallen soldiers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

In an unusual pilgrimage, A Ganesh Nadar visits a war memorial that doesn't allow us to forget the sacrifices of India's martyrs.

Should India include Kuldeep, Agarwal for Gabba Test?

Should India include Kuldeep, Agarwal for Gabba Test?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test?

India's economic boom creates 55 billionaires!

India's economic boom creates 55 billionaires!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The combined wealth of India's 55 richest is $246.5 billion, much higher than last year's total of $222.1 billion.

Fast food industry booms in India

Fast food industry booms in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Constantly experimenting with the tastes of consumers by mixing western and 'desi' menus, fast food industry has seen a rapid growth in last few years, thanks to high disposable incomes and greater exposure to multiple cuisines.

Hong Kong pips India, becomes fourth-largest market

Hong Kong pips India, becomes fourth-largest market

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Hong Kong has regained its spot as the world's fourth-largest market following a broad market rout in Indian equities. Currently, the Chinese territory's market capitalisation stands at $4.9 trillion versus India's $4.75 trillion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. In January, the domestic equity markets' market capitalisation had surpassed that of Hong Kong following a spectacular rally in the small- and midcap stocks.

SRH aim for playoffs in crucial clash with GT

SRH aim for playoffs in crucial clash with GT

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Pat Cummins-led side will also want to challenge for the top two spots, which is a possibility considering they have one more game after this match and a healthy net run rate of +0.406.

Images: The great Indian consumer boom

Images: The great Indian consumer boom

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

According to estimates, there are about 404 million consuming or aspiring consumers in India.

Election May Spike Sales Surge

Election May Spike Sales Surge

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'During the scorching summer months of election season, largescale outdoor gatherings create a prime opportunity for increased consumption in the packaged drinking water category.'

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The consistently heavy downpour of films, shows, events, videos and whatnot is causing economic disruption.

How Bumrah stole the show with a masterclass in swing

How Bumrah stole the show with a masterclass in swing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Real show stealer was Boomball: Ashwin lauds Bumrah's Himalayan feat

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Sam Bahadur Trailer: The Josh Is Real High

Sam Bahadur Trailer: The Josh Is Real High

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Sam Bahadur brims with patriotic fervour, but one can trust Director Meghna Gulzar's refined sensibilities to not descend into nationalistic jingoism, believes Mayur Sanap.

Video: Fashion industry booming in Meghalaya

Video: Fashion industry booming in Meghalaya

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

With frequent fashion events and more fashion houses opening in the North East, the industry has begun to flourish in Meghalaya.

LS polls: Netas hire detectives to dig dirt on rivals

LS polls: Netas hire detectives to dig dirt on rivals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

With poll fever gathering steam, business is booming for New Delhi's detective agencies as politicians, especially aspiring candidates, are hiring private eyes to spy on their rivals and even colleagues.

'Why are batters allowed to meet mid-pitch during overs'

'Why are batters allowed to meet mid-pitch during overs'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Australian great Ian Chappell blamed the batters for wasting too much time in the middle in Test cricket.

Indian e-commerce boom draws Intel Capital

Indian e-commerce boom draws Intel Capital

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The Intel Capital India Technology Fund, with a corpus of 250,000, was established in 2005-06 in India through which tech VC has invested a lot in data centre technology, telecom and infrastructure, apart from e-commerce.

India, China to lead construction boom

India, China to lead construction boom

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

The global construction market is expected to soar to a size of $12.7 trillion by 2020 with the sector output likely to rise sharply over the next decade driven by emerging markets like India, China and Brazil, a report says.

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The second generation of migrant labourers is not enthusiastic about continuing in this field.' 'The parents of the next generation do not wish their children to be part of this trade.'

Hardik's form not a concern for MI: David

Hardik's form not a concern for MI: David

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Hardik has been phenomenal in the way he has been playing for the team. That is what we need at some point. Sometimes it is me, sometimes it is other guys.'

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

While super hits like Jawaan are missing this year, it has been filled with a range of medium-range hits such as Crew, Teri Baaton Ne Uljhaa Diya and Guntur Kaaram, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Smallcaps Poised For Largest 5-Month Gain

Smallcaps Poised For Largest 5-Month Gain

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Market players attribute the rally in small and midcaps to flows from retail investors and domestic institutions.

The key to India's economic boom

The key to India's economic boom

Rediff.com19 May 2009

It seems that notwithstanding the global financial crises, India is set to become a high-growth state and more of a welfare state under the new government.

What Mahabali Won't Hear

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon.

Longer working hours & low earnings: How India's gig workforce fares

Longer working hours & low earnings: How India's gig workforce fares

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Long working hours, earnings that fall short of meeting household expenses, arbitrary deactivation and blocking of identity (ID) by platforms, and high physical and mental stress are among the major issues plaguing workers of the booming gig economy in India, a report based on a survey has found. Nearly 83 per cent cab drivers reported working for more than 10 hours in a day, while 78 per cent delivery personnel worked for the same duration, showed the report released on Monday, titled "Prisoners on Wheels" and based on a survey by the University of Pennsylvania and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT).

Infrastructure sector booms under UPA regime: PM

Infrastructure sector booms under UPA regime: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The infrastructure sector received a huge facelift in the last nine years with improvement in road and railway networks, power generation and teledensity, among others, says the UPA government's report card.

The end of the immigration boom

The end of the immigration boom

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

The global recession is beginning to seriously hurt international migration, and many migrants are forced to go home again.

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Velammal Institutions is the catalysing force behind this chess revolution in Chennai

Green energy boom in bailout bill

Green energy boom in bailout bill

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

A raft of new incentives in the financial rescue package will reap immediate benefits for renewable energy providers.

How Well Do You Know Bollywood?

How Well Do You Know Bollywood?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Sukanya Verma challenges you to find out just how much you know about Hindi movies.

Medical tourism to boom in India

Medical tourism to boom in India

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Easy access to visa facilities permitted by India to overseas patients coupled with the best emerging medical infrastructure in large and tertiary towns will make the country earn to an extent of Rs 8,000 crore (Rs 80 billion) in foreign exchange by 2012, a new study has said.

BJP promises infra boom in Karnataka

BJP promises infra boom in Karnataka

Rediff.com26 May 2008

According to Jagdish Shettigar, chairman of BJP's economic cell and former member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, infrastructure, especially road building, will be a priority. It is now also certain that work on the controversial 111-km Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise connecting Bnagalore and Mysore will be accelerated. "We have always supported NICE," said a BJP leader.

Valuations, access to capital spur fintechs' homecoming

Valuations, access to capital spur fintechs' homecoming

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Why are financial-technology (fintech) players moving back to India, or doing the reverse-flipping?

Now, publishing BPO booms in India

Now, publishing BPO booms in India

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Publishing BPO industry is booming in India with a growth rate of 35% per year.

Toyota: Profit booms amid low-risk rules

Toyota: Profit booms amid low-risk rules

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The company has exceeded the target president Akio Toyoda set two years ago: to make 1 trillion yen in annual operating profit, and do so with a 5 per cent margin.

Toyota: Profit booms amid low-risk rules

Toyota: Profit booms amid low-risk rules

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The company has exceeded the target president Akio Toyoda set two years ago: to make 1 trillion yen in annual operating profit, and do so with a 5 per cent margin.