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Will Nitish jump NDA ship post poll?

Will Nitish jump NDA ship post poll?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Given Nitish's track record as an accomplished trapeze artist who can dump the BJP overnight and embrace the RJD, he can leave the saffron party stranded should he fail to get the chief ministerial crown for the fourth time, notes Virendra Kapoor.

'Wal-Mart paid millions of dollars in bribes in India'

'Wal-Mart paid millions of dollars in bribes in India'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Wal-Mart's "suspected bribery" unearthed in India involves thousands of small payments to low-level local officials.

RPI slams ally BJP over de-recognition of IIT-M students' group

RPI slams ally BJP over de-recognition of IIT-M students' group

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

BJP ally RPI on Monday spoke out against the de-recognition of an IIT-M students' body allegedly for being critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Ahead of the 2019 elections, the race for consolidating the Dalit vote-bank has intensified among all the political parties, more so in Uttar Pradesh, where the community comprises almost 21 per cent of the population.

Muslim women are fighting for the Idea of India

Muslim women are fighting for the Idea of India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'For the women of a community whose seclusion has been a byword of their lifestyle to take to the streets as a means of protest is an unprecedented event,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Orient-Express rebuffs Tatas' proposal again

Orient-Express rebuffs Tatas' proposal again

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

In a reply to Tatas' proposal for a possible association, Orient-Express, which owns New York's prestigious Club 9 Restaurants and a number of luxury hotel brands in the US and other countries, said in a statement that aligning with Tatas' "predominantly domestic Indian hotel chain" would adversely impact the brand value of its premium properties.

Why the Indian farmer is truly global

Why the Indian farmer is truly global

Rediff.com29 May 2015

IFFCO is reaching out to the young Indian urban professional.

Konnect phaseout to boost JetLite, Etihad services

Konnect phaseout to boost JetLite, Etihad services

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The move will help Jet Airways strengthen its subsidiary JetLite's performance.

Sports academy with a difference

Sports academy with a difference

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Neo International Sports Academy aims to provide complete sporting solutions from training to management to event execution and infrastructure consultation.

Amendments to UAPA passed in LS after heated debate

Amendments to UAPA passed in LS after heated debate

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Shah said the BJP-led government had only brought an amendment to the law which was enacted by thr Congress and whose provisions were later made stringent.

Minister projects Rajasthan as Make in India destination

Minister projects Rajasthan as Make in India destination

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Sitharaman also highlighted the steps taken by the government to achieve ease of doing business by digitisation of approvals and making more stable policies to make India a favourable destination for investors.

Hero begins African safari; starts operations in Kenya

Hero begins African safari; starts operations in Kenya

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The company's operations are slated to commence in Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast next week.

'Shiv Sena won't discard Hindutva so easily'

'Shiv Sena won't discard Hindutva so easily'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'For the Shiv Sena, Hindutva is like a shawl which can be put on and discarded at will.'

Why the bypoll verdict can spell trouble for the Congress

Why the bypoll verdict can spell trouble for the Congress

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The strengthening of regional outfits may weaken the grand old party's chances of leading a joint opposition front for the 2019 general elections.

Taj Mahal, Orient among world's best hotels

Taj Mahal, Orient among world's best hotels

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Tata's Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai and Orient's Le Manoir Aux Quat'saisons at Oxfordshire, UK, are among the world's 17 best hotels for having food, according to the 2008 Gold List prepared by British magazine Conde Nast.

Pantaloon hunts for European partners

Pantaloon hunts for European partners

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Having almost sealed a JV with coffee chain Starbucks and fast food chain Burger King for a possible alliance, retail major Pantaloon is eyeing the apparel space.

Pantaloon hunts for European partners to sign JVs

Pantaloon hunts for European partners to sign JVs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Analysts believe that Pantaloon want to establish itself strongly in multi-brand retailing and exploit the first-mover advantage in speciality brands.

'Was Siddaramaiah a Congressman?'

'Was Siddaramaiah a Congressman?'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'Let me narrate the background as to why Siddaramaiah was taken from my party to the Congress.' 'He belongs to a particular backward community. So by taking Siddaramaiah from my party, it was going to be more advantageous for the Congress.' 'Whatever may be the merits and demerits of the caste equation, it is a consideration for all the parties.' 'The BJP is also playing the caste guard.'

Walmart, Tesco seek assurance on non-reversal of FDI policy

Walmart, Tesco seek assurance on non-reversal of FDI policy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Bentonville-based Walmart has also raised apprehensions about the ongoing probe by investigating agency Enforcement Directorate, said an internal note of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The lockdown that crippled the entire logistics, delivery and supply chain network to near zero, was enough to deal a body blow to India's fastest growing unicorn whose very business model saw a severe disruption, like several other firms and sectors.

Renault Kwid gives Maruti Alto a run for its money

Renault Kwid gives Maruti Alto a run for its money

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The Kwid was launched in the last week of September.

The new-age warrior behind the Maratha protests

The new-age warrior behind the Maratha protests

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Pravin Gaikwad, the state coordinator of Maratha Kranti Morcha, has two rare qualities: he has an unparalleled connect with people from his community and, at the same time, underpins his ideology on a strong analytical base.

No big bang schemes, Modi govt to focus on these 6 sectors

No big bang schemes, Modi govt to focus on these 6 sectors

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Instead of announcing new schemes, focus will be on those already announced and key sectors.

Border skirmishes: China's strategy to unsettle India

Border skirmishes: China's strategy to unsettle India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Post the pandemic, when India is turning a new leaf in its economic policy with an eye on foreign capital and global supply chains that are likely to leave China, heightened tensions on the India-China border creates an atmosphere of uncertainty,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Datsun redi-GO or Renault Kwid, which should you buy?

Datsun redi-GO or Renault Kwid, which should you buy?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Does the French automaker's insignia help the cleverly packed Kwid to be on the premium side compared to Datsun's humble redi-GO? Both the vehicles underpin the same platform which is pulled by a similar 0.8-litre petrol motor and are made by the same alliance. Read on to find out more!

Carrefour might apply if Tesco passes muster

Carrefour might apply if Tesco passes muster

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

French giant might apply for multi-brand retailing if UK rival gets nod.

'In 2019, we will see how to defeat the BJP'

'In 2019, we will see how to defeat the BJP'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

'The Congress will never change its ideology, but to fight this new kind of propaganda politics, we have to prepare ourselves.'

'By Trump's standards, it was an enormous success'

'By Trump's standards, it was an enormous success'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Flattering press, nice photos, no major gaffes.' 'Both sides will be very happy as they are clearly measuring 'success' by a different yardstick than the world used in the past.'

Walmart sharpens India focus again

Walmart sharpens India focus again

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The latest cash-and-carry or wholesale outlet, for selling products from grocery to apparel and consumer electronics to businesses, offices and organisations, is coming up in Agra by the middle of 2015, it is learnt.

A Hindu can never be a terrorist, says Harayana minister Anil Vij

A Hindu can never be a terrorist, says Harayana minister Anil Vij

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

"If Hindus had been terrorists, then no other terrorists have existed."

New Chevrolet Forester @ Rs 13 lakh

New Chevrolet Forester @ Rs 13 lakh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

General Motors India (GMI) on Monday launched a variant of its sports utility vehicle 'Chevrolet Forester' to tap the growing SUV market in India.

Kinetic to launch 7 Italian scooters in India

Kinetic to launch 7 Italian scooters in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Kinetic Motor has entered into an alliance with Italian two wheeler maker Leopoldo Tartarini, founder of Italjet, for manufacturing and distribution rights for seven best selling international brands from Italjet's range of scooters.

Now holiday at leisure!

Now holiday at leisure!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

The Taj Leisure Hotels Group has launched Taj Holidays with packages to Rajasthan, Goa and Kerala.

Trump policies no threat, say Indian drug companies

Trump policies no threat, say Indian drug companies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

In his press conference on Wednesday, Trump targeted drug-makers and vowed to bring back production in the US.

5 reasons why FT sale holds this big significance

5 reasons why FT sale holds this big significance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

For the past few years the top brass at Pearson did pretty well to grapple with the threat of digital disruption.

The saint business

The saint business

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

From Dabur to HUL, here are 10 stocks with significant rural exposure in the auto, agri-chemical and fast moving consumer goods sectors, which should see an uptick in sales growth.