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Top science careers to pursue after class 12

Top science careers to pursue after class 12

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Think beyond engineering and medicine.

Civil nuclear projects to be subject to Indian laws: NSA Menon

Civil nuclear projects to be subject to Indian laws: NSA Menon

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Civil nuclear projects in the country would be subject to Indian laws including on issues of civil liability, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon said on Friday dismissing reports of attempts to dilute the liability clause in contracts proposed with United States firms.

Why India is unlikely to see consistent growth

Why India is unlikely to see consistent growth

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The need for larger investment in infrastructure that is the biggest shortcoming, says A V Rajwade.

Sanjay Varma: Indian who played a role in Alibaba's early success

Sanjay Varma: Indian who played a role in Alibaba's early success

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

He was number three in 1999 when the company was founded.

5 questions for the 'Prannoy Roy Brigade'

5 questions for the 'Prannoy Roy Brigade'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'While I am personally pained at the raids on Dr Roy's home, I want to ask five questions of those crying themselves hoarse over the attack on the "freedom of the press",' says Sudhir Bisht.

RIL may post 10% growth in earnings this fiscal: Brokerages

RIL may post 10% growth in earnings this fiscal: Brokerages

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

RIL's standalone net profit rose one per cent quarter-on-quarter

Jaitley may need to tighten fiscal belt by Rs 1 lakh cr

Jaitley may need to tighten fiscal belt by Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Despite crude comfort, heavy spending cuts needed to offset Rs 80k-cr revenue shortfall

Now, Kingfishers' auditors see no future for the airlines

Now, Kingfishers' auditors see no future for the airlines

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The parent entity, (Holdings) Ltd, have also expressed concern over the company's significant exposure to the airline.

This start-up helps unemployed youth get jobs easily

This start-up helps unemployed youth get jobs easily

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

EduBridge is emerging as a strong player in training unemployed youth.

What Nandan plans to do at Infosys

What Nandan plans to do at Infosys

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

New strategy for Infosys by October, says Nandan Nilekani. New chairman's other priorities: Hiring CEO, reviewing Panaya probe reports.

Maruti, Airtel, ITC are undisputed kings of their sectors

Maruti, Airtel, ITC are undisputed kings of their sectors

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

According to BSE, Bharti Airtel's revenue (on a standalone basis, excluding that from foreign operations and their subsidiaries) stood at Rs 49,919 crore (Rs 499.19 billion).

What the PM said on 31/12: A fact check

What the PM said on 31/12: A fact check

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

PM extended some old schemes and finally said yes to one that was legally mandated for past 2 years.

Will the IAF not get its Rafales?

Will the IAF not get its Rafales?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

With the Rafale fighter deal stuck over price negotiations, can the prime minister step in and find a way out for both countries?

Privatisation is a not a solution for ailing public sector banks

Privatisation is a not a solution for ailing public sector banks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Privatisation or consolidation into half a dozen large banks might not rescue public sector banks from the crisis they find themselves in.

Rediff Q: Will this Budget be a gamechanger?

Rediff Q: Will this Budget be a gamechanger?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Harsh Roongta, Mahesh Padmanabhan, Anil Rego answer the most sought after questions on Budget Day.

US court rejects plea for attachment of Sahara hotels

US court rejects plea for attachment of Sahara hotels

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

In a relief to Sahara, a US court has rejected a plea seeking to attach the Indian group's prized Plaza and Dream Downtown hotels.

How Manmohan Singh became 'conspirator number 3' in coal scam

How Manmohan Singh became 'conspirator number 3' in coal scam

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

A change in recommendation in favour of Birla did certainly happen but the question is whether it was a bona fide decision. Jyoti Mukul reports

RIL's earnings downgrade cycle over

RIL's earnings downgrade cycle over

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

While lower gas output led to earnings cuts, price rises with regular ramp-ups in output will lead to earnings upgrades

'BJP under Modi is a party without any ideology'

'BJP under Modi is a party without any ideology'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Boosted by handsome royalty from oil facilities at Barmer, the Rajasthan government has spent nearly Rs 30,000 crore on various social welfare schemes in the last four-and-a-half years. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tells Business Standard's Mayank Mishra that the state's better performance on various socio-economic indices is a result of that. The excerpts:

Royalty bigger than dividends for MNCs

Royalty bigger than dividends for MNCs

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

In five years, royalty payments have grown 31.1% yearly, much faster than rise in revenue and profit.

Saradha fallout: Govt puts curbs on new co-op societies

Saradha fallout: Govt puts curbs on new co-op societies

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Reaction to surge in applications, seemingly to hide identity as chit funds.

FMCG firms brace for new rural reality

FMCG firms brace for new rural reality

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

As rural demand tapers, companies are back at the drawing board, firming up plans to beat the unexpected slowdown in sales.

Corporate leaders whose moves will be most watched in 2015

Corporate leaders whose moves will be most watched in 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

India Inc has few leaders who are likely to grab headlines in 2015.

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

Troubles for listed MNCs to increase in India

Troubles for listed MNCs to increase in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Compared to their Indian peers, MNCs have higher return ratios.

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party has demanded the dismissal of Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleging a conflict of interest that has prevented him from issuing a notice to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio on the 4G issue, a charge vehemently denied by Prasad who said he never gave advice or appeared for the company.

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Despite all the controversies, the IPL's brand value hasn't diminished. Instead, says Harish Kotian/Rediff.com, the IPL made the BCCI richer by over Rs 3 billion!

Why brand Sensex still has the edge over Nifty

Why brand Sensex still has the edge over Nifty

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Nifty has a virtual monopoly in the index derivatives segment.

Sheena Bora Trial: What's Peter's crime?

Sheena Bora Trial: What's Peter's crime?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The 25 odd witnesses that so far had given testimony had not come up with anything incriminating against Peter or the way Shivade characterised it -- "not even a whisper."

India's e-commerce awaits more billion dollar babies in 2015

India's e-commerce awaits more billion dollar babies in 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Today, India is one of the fastest-growing eCommerce markets in Asia/Pacific along with China.

Modi must deliver all that he promised

Modi must deliver all that he promised

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The truth is that few ministries in the Modi sarkar are working on new and updated legislation of any kind.

Should Tata be ranked India's best brand?

Should Tata be ranked India's best brand?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Famous and long believed to be trusted Indian brands have wilted against foreign brands, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Admittedly, EVMs too have a UID number and any convergence of data can make the secret ballot system a party of history, warns Dr Gopal Krishna in the 5th part of his series against Aadhaar.

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

An excerpt from Conde Nast India's Make In India magazine.

Starting Kudankulam: When deception triumphs

Starting Kudankulam: When deception triumphs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

India's nuclear establishment is continuing its march of folly at the expense of safety in the false belief that atomic power is the energy of the future. It's not. Nuclear power is in relentless global decline, says Praful Bidwai.

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, during the 2013 season of cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

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