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Hyderabad Metro opens to public

Hyderabad Metro opens to public

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The metro rail commenced its operations between Miyapur and Nagole, having a total distance of 30 kilometre and 24 stations.

BJP's opposition to FDI in retail does not make sense to many

BJP's opposition to FDI in retail does not make sense to many

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

BJP has strong reservations in allowing FDI in mult brand retail.

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

In 50 days, 60% of the work force was let off in retail, agri, textile and other sectors.

Superluxury manufacturers feel the pinch of slowdown

Superluxury manufacturers feel the pinch of slowdown

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

From auto to watches, the mood is sombre due to the alarming state of the Indian economy and value erosion in stock market capitalisation.

Wal-Mart to work with new govt; focus on wholesale business

Wal-Mart to work with new govt; focus on wholesale business

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Wal-Mart India said it will "engage and work" with the new government and continue to focus on the cash and carry business in the country in the backdrop of Narendra Modi led BJP getting mandate to come to power at the Centre.

India Adda makes way for 'Make in India' at WEF

India Adda makes way for 'Make in India' at WEF

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

It is a 'Make in India' lounge here at Davos for this year's WEF annual summit, in place of the famous 'India Adda' that has been frequented by Indian and other leaders to savour desi delicacies and do some networking.

Kolkata set to become first digital metro

Kolkata set to become first digital metro

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Mamata launched the 'Jionet' brand Wi-Fi service.

Divestment delay cost the Modi govt Rs 4,700 crore

Divestment delay cost the Modi govt Rs 4,700 crore

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Ministers might be fond of attributing the Sensex's rise to renewed interest from foreign investors, betting on an impending revival in the economy, but share prices are influenced more by supply and demand.

Thousands of varsity students march in Delhi for jobs

Thousands of varsity students march in Delhi for jobs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The protesting students claimed that when they reached Red Fort, police did not allow them to take out the march but they did not budge and said they would make their voices heard.

IKEA yet to finalise a location for its India store

IKEA yet to finalise a location for its India store

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

After clearance in 2012, single-brand showpiece still to decide on a single location, with first store unlikely before 2017.

PIX: Amitabh, Priyanka, Sonakshi sign up for Swachh Bharat

PIX: Amitabh, Priyanka, Sonakshi sign up for Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Bollywood brigade joins Amitabh Bachchan for a noble cause.

'Modiji ne desh ka barah baja diya': Mamata takes on PM

'Modiji ne desh ka barah baja diya': Mamata takes on PM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Why you are so egoistic? You have branded everyone in the country a black marketeer and have yourself turned into a saint ," Banerjee said.

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The window of one of the coaches of the Rs 100-crore train was damaged.

Stop violence in name of religion: Celebs to PM

Stop violence in name of religion: Celebs to PM

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In the letter dated July 23, the celebrities have said that "exemplary punishment" should be meted out "swiftly and surely" in such cases.

India likely to be among top 20 global FDI sources by 2021

India likely to be among top 20 global FDI sources by 2021

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

While the UN report said that FDI inflows rose 6 per cent in 2018 to $ 42 billion, the government's own data for the entire FY19 period has shown that inbound equity investments declined for the first time in six years in FY19.

Why will Tesco's entry into Indian market take time?

Why will Tesco's entry into Indian market take time?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Retail giant Tesco's entry into Indian market has hit a regulatory roadblock.

Music, malls, shopping: I-Day vignettes

Music, malls, shopping: I-Day vignettes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Blaring music. Manic shoppers. A foreign brand launch.

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It must be rendering Modi, Amit Shah and Adityanath speechless that the Indian diplomat who lifted the Azhar trophy at the UN in New York is also a Muslim. 'Yes, this is the wonder that was India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'PM's note ban has killed 55 people. He must apologise'

'PM's note ban has killed 55 people. He must apologise'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala released a list of 55 persons who lost their lives while standing in queues at banks and ATMs in the wake of demonetisation and demanded compensation to their families besides probe into their death.

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

It rained investments on India as the Make In India programme, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a focus on the manufacturing sector, raked in Rs 15,20,000 crore in committed investments.

Walmart India head may meet Sitharaman

Walmart India head may meet Sitharaman

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The previous United Progressive Alliance government had permitted up to 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail but the current National Democratic Alliance government is opposed to it.

Sensex loses Modi momentum as global woes drag index to 2014 levels

Sensex loses Modi momentum as global woes drag index to 2014 levels

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

A steep decline in the Asian equities after crude oil fell to its lowest since September 2003 dented sentiments.

Super Sindhu sheds choker's tag in 2018

Super Sindhu sheds choker's tag in 2018

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

After losing seven successive finals, PV Sindhu finally redeemed herself with the gold medal at the World Tour Finals.

CAs' body asks govt help in accessing PNB fraud data

CAs' body asks govt help in accessing PNB fraud data

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

ICAI intends to investigate the chartered accountants of PNB but the bank allegedly refuses to give the information sought.

'The gains are primarily symbolism'

'The gains are primarily symbolism'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'This was the first ever visit by a President in a re-election year so it sent a strong signal of the priority of the relationship and the desire to continue to strengthen it.'

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'India has been cleaved into two by a government that has shown amazing consistency in cleaving.' 'One India is gasping for life, and the other is doing yoga and clapping from balconies and WhatsApp groups,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Review: Commando 2 is bad, ridiculously bad!

Review: Commando 2 is bad, ridiculously bad!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

There's unintended hilarity and very little combat to justify the existence of a sequel, feels Sukanya Verma.

India eyes 60% share of global ship recycling biz

India eyes 60% share of global ship recycling biz

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Currently, India recycles around 300 of the 1,000 ships which are demolished per annum globally. However, countries like Japan, Europe and the US were not sending their ships for recycling to India in the absence of ratification of a global convention. That scenario is set to change with the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019.

Franchise India, Religare tie up for Rs 500-crore loan

Franchise India, Religare tie up for Rs 500-crore loan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The country's franchise industry is estimated at $24 billion with a year-on-year growth of 30 per cent.

Private cos bend it in style, hop onto yoga bandwagon

Private cos bend it in style, hop onto yoga bandwagon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Many across Corporate India seem to have taken a leaf out of Modi's endorsement of healthy living through yoga.

PM says FDI decision shows 'unwavering' commitment to reforms

PM says FDI decision shows 'unwavering' commitment to reforms

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

PM says FDI decision shows 'unwavering' commitment to reforms.

Main accused in Patna housing colony blast arrested

Main accused in Patna housing colony blast arrested

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Jitendra Rana said the main accused Kundan Kumar was arrested from Ekangalsarai in Nalanda district.

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India. An overarching impression is being created that the ISIS is gaining ground in India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

DMK and the Rising Son, version 2.0

DMK and the Rising Son, version 2.0

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Stalin has started campaigning in the name of father Karunanidhi as the party's CM's candidate, but does not seem to have given up hope.

Old guard needs to make way for Congress to grow

Old guard needs to make way for Congress to grow

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

By the looks of it, the Congress cannot hope to return to power even in election 2024. What it can do is to start from the bottom, hold organisational elections, which are honest, and co-opt those elected to form teams of office-bearers at all levels, right up to the working committee. By the very nature of the elections that they are going to lose, the party should use the interim to shore up youth power, or whatever remains, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

It's time to check in to India!

It's time to check in to India!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

India needs 1.4 million hotel beds a night but has only 2.4 lakh, points out Rahul Pandit, MD and CEO of Ginger Hotels.

After building a billion-dollar business, Subhash Chandra to enter politics?

After building a billion-dollar business, Subhash Chandra to enter politics?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Zee News, Zee Media's flagship brand, was at the centre of a controversy over its media practices that pushed Subhash Chandra towards BJP.