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Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

GDP growth hits 2-year high of 8.2% in Q1

GDP growth hits 2-year high of 8.2% in Q1

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The previous high in quarterly GDP growth was recorded in the January-March quarter of 2015-16 at 9.3 per cent.

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The travel period for which the discount is being offered ends on April 30 next year.

10 tips to accomplish your goals

10 tips to accomplish your goals

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

No matter what the situation is, you always have to remember that it's not the end, you'll always live to fight another day.

Etihad to fly to more Indian cities

Etihad to fly to more Indian cities

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

With air traffic between India and the UAE on the rise, the Gulf state's national carrier Etihad Airways is on the move to start services to Indian cities of Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Interim Budget: Cheers for taxpayers likely

Interim Budget: Cheers for taxpayers likely

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The finance minister is likely to announce the government's vision for a tax-friendly regime by raising the I-T exemption limit from the current Rs 250,000 per annum.

'Indian mid- and small-caps remain world's best equity category'

'Indian mid- and small-caps remain world's best equity category'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

India has always been a good bet in relative terms during crises/turbulent times in emerging markets (EMs).

3 failures: Why the RBI is in a mess

3 failures: Why the RBI is in a mess

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'When an institution believes its knowledge and capability is superior to everyone, it behaves like a frog in the well.' 'And this is precisely the cause for the mess,' says J N Gupta.

Come 2008, airlines to rethink fare strategy

Come 2008, airlines to rethink fare strategy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

While full-service carriers like Kingfisher and Jet Airways are cutting down on business class seats and concentrating on the economy and leisure travellers, low-cost carriers (LCCs) have made it clear there would not be any rock-bottom fares this season.

WATCH: Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad's shocking behaviour

WATCH: Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad's shocking behaviour

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad refuses to apologise.

Is Modi losing his touch?

Is Modi losing his touch?

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You can't make the poor rich overnight.' 'Nor can you fly millions in planes.' 'But remember that word: Empathy.' 'Who in the BJP is speaking in that language to these millions?' 'Someone putting an arm of understanding, warmth, comfort around them?', asks Shekhar Gupta.

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Giving details of Rajan's 'course schedule' for 2016-17, Chicago Booth School said this course will explore the challenges of corporate finance and investment in a more integrated global economy.

HCL inks deal with Autodesk Inc

HCL inks deal with Autodesk Inc

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Global IT solutions provider HCL Technologies Ltd has signed a five-year multi-million dollar agreement with US-based Autodesk Inc to provide offshore application and data centre services.

Domestic airfares set to go up by 10%

Domestic airfares set to go up by 10%

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Air travel is going to be dearer as major airlines have decided to raise the fares by at least 10 per cent besides increasing the fuel surcharge. The move by Air India, Jet Airways, Spicejet and Kingfisher comes in view of rise in prices of aviation turbine fuel by over nine per cent in line with the increase in international crude oil rates.

Rural India back on politicians' itinerary

Rural India back on politicians' itinerary

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The farm sector's contribution to Indian economy is just around 20 per cent and rural India is in a shambles.

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'As banks grapple with risk aversion and savers see an erosion in the value of money, the P2P platform can be a win-win for both borrowers and lenders,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The fact that the responses from the community to Mohan Bhagwat's remarks have ranged from guarded optimism to outright disbelief tells its own story, points out Kanika Dutta.

'India should be in top 10 in medals by 2024 Olympics'

'India should be in top 10 in medals by 2024 Olympics'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Kiren Rijiju said he would fail as a Sports Minister if India cannot finish inside the top 10 in the medals tally by 2028 Olympics.

India's quest for skills

India's quest for skills

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Ajit Balakrishnan on how Indian society and the polity need to be carried along.

IPL 2022: Hardik To Lead This Dream XI

IPL 2022: Hardik To Lead This Dream XI

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Norma Astrid Godinho picks her IPL 2022 Dream XI, an unbeatable combination that could give the very best a run for their money...

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'We will do whatever is necessary when the day and moment arrives.' 'As a party which has ruled Maharashtra for most of its existence, we also have our base and turf to protect.'

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable leadership style, divisive rhetoric targeting both allies and opponents, and the only US president to be impeached twice, left the White House on Wednesday with a tainted legacy never seen before in American political history.

'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa worked because of Shah Rukh Khan'

'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa worked because of Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa director Kundan Shah tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com how he impressed he was with Shah Rukh in his early years.

'Can heal US in dark times': Obama endorses Joe Biden

'Can heal US in dark times': Obama endorses Joe Biden

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Biden, 77, will be formally nominated by the Democratic party during the National Convention in Wisconsin in August.

Gaikwad attempted to fly Air India thrice using alias

Gaikwad attempted to fly Air India thrice using alias

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The airline had earlier issued a 'non-acceptance order' to all its station managers and booking offices.

India's economic theory fashion cycles

India's economic theory fashion cycles

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

'Make in India' could suffer the same fate as did privatisation and the command economy, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Gold may hit Rs 40,000 per 10 gm by the end of 2019

Gold may hit Rs 40,000 per 10 gm by the end of 2019

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Smuggled gold, which is selling sharply lower than the spot market price, is also responsible for discounts not ending. Some consumers are selling high amounts of gold.

Planning to invest directly in equities? Read this!

Planning to invest directly in equities? Read this!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Sanjay Kumar Singh suggests key factors investors need to keep an eye on while choosing the direct investment route.

Faced with huge layoffs, US tech workers call for pausing H-1B

Faced with huge layoffs, US tech workers call for pausing H-1B

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Economic experts fear massive layoffs in various sectors of the American economy due to the current economic distress that is only going to deteriorate in the coming months. A record 3.3 million Americans have filed initial jobless claims for the week ending March 21. Even as the peak of coronavirus in the US is two weeks away, millions of people in the country have lost their jobs.

How India will solve the world's problems

How India will solve the world's problems

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'The problems the rest of the world is struggling with -- the future of work, expectations from government and business in a world without jobs -- will be solved in India, by young Indians, before anyone else,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Ad spend: India would move up to 7th position by 2022

Ad spend: India would move up to 7th position by 2022

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Ad spends to revive in 2018; India likely to add Rs 47,028 crore in the next five years

Will Khona's return as CEO give GoAir its second wind?

Will Khona's return as CEO give GoAir its second wind?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Kaushik Khona's second innings at GoAir will be more challenging than the first. Globally, the aviation industry is in deep distress because of the pandemic, reports Aneesh Phadnis.

Credit cards to help you save money

Credit cards to help you save money

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

'Economic package is like an onion'

'Economic package is like an onion'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You peel one layer, then another layer, then another, but in the end, you will see that there is no onion inside.' 'This package has been packaged well, but there is nothing much inside the package!'

Indian consumers respond to softer oil, food prices

Indian consumers respond to softer oil, food prices

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

For now, the upside appears to offset damage done to exports by weaker global demand.

Falling global crude prices bolster economic outlook

Falling global crude prices bolster economic outlook

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Signs of a strong pickup in hiring by companies are adding to the rosier outlook for Indian households.

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The disappointment of the year is government's failure in finalising the re-drafted aviation policy.

Pros and cons of Indian banks' cross-selling initiatives

Pros and cons of Indian banks' cross-selling initiatives

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

In a bid to gain a bigger share of the customer's wallet, banks are ramping up their cross-selling initiatives.

For Make in India to succeed, stop wasting crores on useless manpower, Mr PM

For Make in India to succeed, stop wasting crores on useless manpower, Mr PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

India must first improve working condition, then it can concentrate on Make in India concept.

Malls have a cracking Diwali!

Malls have a cracking Diwali!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004