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Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Daily Beast announced it second annual ranking of the best American cities for fresh graduates.

Govt planning monthly payroll data in place of quarterly job surveys

Govt planning monthly payroll data in place of quarterly job surveys

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The Prime Minister's Office has decided to set up a panel, led by former chief statistician T C A Anant, to deliberate on whether the enterprise-level quarterly data, which is released by the labour bureau, should be discontinued.

Modi govt has been slow to match its rhetoric in reforms: US

Modi govt has been slow to match its rhetoric in reforms: US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

US State Department's report said that this has resulted in many investors retreating slightly from their once forward-leaning support of the BJP-led government

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of Staff, Domestic Policy Advisor and National Security Advisor -- an all-women team -- which she said has the experience to hit the ground from day one.

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The op-ed ends with a call to the world to work shoulder to shoulder to end hate, violence and suffering.

'Crisis: There is scope for India to do well'

'Crisis: There is scope for India to do well'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

Martin Feldstein, George F Baker Professor of Economics at Harvard University, speaks about the global economic situation.

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

American help in defending our independence will send a strong signal to the Chinese, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Food subsidy bill rises 20% in April-January

Food subsidy bill rises 20% in April-January

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Food subsidy bill rises 20% in April-January

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Interestingly, in his entire remarks, Modi never once mentioned regional security, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar points out.

Over 1,100 CBI cases on corruption pending

Over 1,100 CBI cases on corruption pending

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The government on Friday said as many as 1,120 cases pertinent to corruption and economic offences are pending probe by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Black money: Reserve Bank to share info with IB, RAW

Black money: Reserve Bank to share info with IB, RAW

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The RBI has also been asked to consider displaying this information on its website.

'Modi prioritised Hindu majoritarianism over economy'

'Modi prioritised Hindu majoritarianism over economy'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'Potent nationalism doesn't just distract from the economic task at hand; it actively undermines it.'

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Is Sushant's death more important than India's crises?

Is Sushant's death more important than India's crises?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'I cannot remember a time in my life when we had such economic strife, such levels of unemployment, a national epidemic and the enemy inside our house and such little interest in these and a focus on Bollywood and temples and such things,' notes Aakar Patel.

Winter session to see much heat over CAB, economy, Kashmir

Winter session to see much heat over CAB, economy, Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The Congress-led grouping has some reasons to feel emboldened over recent political developments.

Here's a quick-fix that can help India recover from the lows

Here's a quick-fix that can help India recover from the lows

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Income inequality is a big concern in india.

Modi, Trump, Abe hold 2nd 'JAI' trilateral meet

Modi, Trump, Abe hold 2nd 'JAI' trilateral meet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The main topic of discussion was Indo-Pacific, how the three countries can work together in terms of connectivity, infrastructure, ensuring peace and security, and working together to build upon this new concept, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said.

Tokyo has no 'Plan B' for Games despite coronavirus

Tokyo has no 'Plan B' for Games despite coronavirus

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Japan is eager to quell fears the Games might be called off, postponed or moved to a different location due to the virus. And despite its optimism over the Olympics, Japan has cancelled numerous sporting events.

All ministries must focus on to improve 'ease of living': PM

All ministries must focus on to improve 'ease of living': PM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

He said that during the interaction, he has seen that secretaries have vision, commitment and energy to take the country forward.

SC rejects Chidambaram's pre-arrest bail request

SC rejects Chidambaram's pre-arrest bail request

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Grant of anticipatory bail to Chidambaram at this stage will hamper investigation, it said.

Why bankruptcy suicides are on the rise in Mumbai, Hyderabad

Why bankruptcy suicides are on the rise in Mumbai, Hyderabad

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Number of suicides due to financial distress rose 13.6 per cent compared to 2012

Modi to CMs: Need to think about Unlock 2

Modi to CMs: Need to think about Unlock 2

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The PM said there was a need to 'fight' rumours that the lockdown could be reimposed.

China's economy grows at 7.4% in first quarter

China's economy grows at 7.4% in first quarter

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The first-quarter growth exceeded market estimates of 7.3 per cent, China's National Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.

China Q2 GDP growth seen cooling to 7-year low, more stimulus expected

China Q2 GDP growth seen cooling to 7-year low, more stimulus expected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Shocks from Brexit could also hurt one of China's biggest export markets.

How Modi, Xi can tackle the worrying trade deficit

How Modi, Xi can tackle the worrying trade deficit

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

'Since the bilateral deficit is a reality -- and a worry -- we need to find a way to deal with it,' says Ravi Bhoothalingam.

Back to the wall, will Choksi still manage to pull off a trick or two?

Back to the wall, will Choksi still manage to pull off a trick or two?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Given how everything has played out, Mehul Choksi, now 62, achieved all that he wanted but for all the wrong reasons, says Pavan Lall.

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Modi, flanked by Trump, on Monday categorically rejected any scope for third party mediation on Kashmir.

To secure our societies, India-Malaysia vow to strengthen strategic ties: Modi

To secure our societies, India-Malaysia vow to strengthen strategic ties: Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

India and Malaysia on Saturday agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership for mounting an effective response to common challenges of terrorism and extremism during the talks Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with his Malayasian counterpart Najib Razak.

India's stature is growing in Chinese eyes

India's stature is growing in Chinese eyes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'China's vulnerability on the global stage has given an opening to India to push for its own interests,' notes Harsh V Pant.

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'We may think that in our border quarrel, the Chinese can give up a bit of territory here or there to satisfy us, but that's not how they see it.' 'Arunachal Pradesh is 90,000 square kilometres and twice the size of Taiwan.' 'The Chinese can't be seen to be asserting their rights to Taiwan and on the other hand, cheaply giving up Arunachal Pradesh.'

What Modi must do in the next 3 years

What Modi must do in the next 3 years

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

As and when the pandemic recedes from these shores, rebuilding the economy will be the biggest challenge for Modi in the remaining three years of his term, observes Virendra Kapoor.

'If there's one person who should quit, it is Jaitley'

'If there's one person who should quit, it is Jaitley'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'The finance minister has messed up the economy.'

US sees 18 months of recession

US sees 18 months of recession

Rediff.com1 May 2009

The world's largest economy, the US, is now in recession for 18 straight months, one of the longest since the 1930s Great Depression, amid rising hopes of an early economic revival.

Revive public investment to improve biz climate: Eco Survey

Revive public investment to improve biz climate: Eco Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

India must improve business climate.

Agri sector spoils Modi's achche din dream

Agri sector spoils Modi's achche din dream

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

While overall employment rose from 456 mn to 463 mn between FY11 and FY15, with farm employment falling by 26 mn over the same period, the net addition to employment over the entire four year period was a mere 7 mn.

Service tax evasion: Real estate cos under lens

Service tax evasion: Real estate cos under lens

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

The on-going search operation started a fortnight back in which the evasion by firms providing real estate services, including renting and other collaborations was detected, official sources said.

Panel to check trade-based money laundering

Panel to check trade-based money laundering

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

To curb the menace of illicit fund flows, the government has set up a high level panel that will look into trade-based money laundering activities which particularly involve manipulation of invoices.

What's been Modi Sarkar's biggest achievement?

What's been Modi Sarkar's biggest achievement?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

While GST and insolvency laws are among the major achievements of the Modi government, the list of failures include demonetisation, toxic banks, manufacturing hiccups and most prominently bizarre job creation figures. Mihir S Sharma takes a look at the four years of Modi government.

Senior RBI official joins CBI

Senior RBI official joins CBI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

A senior official of the Reserve bank of India has joined the Central Bureau of Investigation for providing the agency with financial management tips and inputs for investigating bank frauds and other economic offences.