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Will Delhi poll outcome dent reform hopes?

Will Delhi poll outcome dent reform hopes?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

AAP has promised lower electricity bills, free basic water supply.

India should be top priority for US: US trade body

India should be top priority for US: US trade body

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

US India Business Council president Ron Somers wrote in an article that India is not only the world's third-largest economy but is also a stabilising force in a region known to be a 'tough neighbourhood'.

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Overall, Tata Steel becomes the seventh non-financial firm, including four oil PSUs to report quarterly revenues of Rs 50,000 crore.

Modi is unlikely to be as successful a PM as he was CM

Modi is unlikely to be as successful a PM as he was CM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

'Modi didn't face such belligerence in his home state. Moreover, as the prime minister, he can no longer resort to his earlier ploy of describing every attack on himself as an attack on Gujarat. Instead, he has to rebut the charges with calm logic,' says Amulya Ganguli.

In shadow of Chinese rout, India fights illegal 'dabba' market

In shadow of Chinese rout, India fights illegal 'dabba' market

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Dabba trades also allow investors to avoid SEBI registration requirements or the margin requirements set by exchanges.

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.

'Indian economy can never go to ICCU'

'Indian economy can never go to ICCU'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'No finance minister has the capacity to put the economy in an ICCU just like no finance minister has the capacity to take it for 10% growth!'

The race to demonetise Modi

The race to demonetise Modi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

The note ban is Modi's make-or-break gambit for 2019. Opposition leaders see a vulnerability and won't gift pre-eminence to the Congress, says Shekhar Gupta.

What China's market crash means for India

What China's market crash means for India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

What China's market crash means for India

7 add-ons to make the most of your car insurance

7 add-ons to make the most of your car insurance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

A combination of add-on insurance covers can be helpful in managing finances and making life much easier, says Dhirendra Mahyavanshi

In 90-minute speech, Modi tears into Congress, Opposition

In 90-minute speech, Modi tears into Congress, Opposition

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

"What is the hurry," Modi said, while referring to Gandhi's hand gestures when he came across to PM's chair.

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'In this spirit of camaraderie between professional and non-professional football, we have decided, as a team, to give up part of our Euro 2020 qualification prize money.'

Double blow to Trump as ex-aides face prison for multiple financial crimes

Double blow to Trump as ex-aides face prison for multiple financial crimes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The extraordinary admission on Tuesday came the same day as Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, was convicted of five counts of tax fraud, two counts of bank fraud and one count of failure to disclose a foreign bank account. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on the remaining 10 counts, and the judge declared a mistrial on those charges.

Job cuts: Wipro explains why it's important to re-skill employees

Job cuts: Wipro explains why it's important to re-skill employees

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Amidst fear of layoffs across many IT companies, Saurabh Govil, bottom left, head of Wipro's Human resources, explains who are the affected lot and why it is essential to re-skill for employees in this sector.

Budget: The devil is in the detail

Budget: The devil is in the detail

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Strategic sales are tricky and were last undertaken when the Vajpayee government was in power.

Sebi guidelines: God's homework is inadequate, say angels

Sebi guidelines: God's homework is inadequate, say angels

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The investor community says the move by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to bring angel funds under the Alternative Investment Funds Regulations is a mix of good and negatives.

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Yadvinder Singh Bhamba was arrested for conspiring to send 400 people from India, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and other countries to the US.

Modi@1: The 'acche din' sarkar delivers a farrago of hope and fear

Modi@1: The 'acche din' sarkar delivers a farrago of hope and fear

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Meaningful devolution of spending power to states could spread more confidence on the ground and stir precisely the sort of change Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised.

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'Our priority will be to settle land disputes in Bihar, which I believe is the root cause of almost all crime in the state.'

Modi's note ban was inspired by Pakistan: Opposition

Modi's note ban was inspired by Pakistan: Opposition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Demonetisation hit informal sector hard and caused job losses which was not addressed by the budget, Moily said.

Modi's Bharat to get all the attention in Jaitley's Budget

Modi's Bharat to get all the attention in Jaitley's Budget

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Rural outlay may go up 23% to reduce pains of demonetisation

Narendra Modi's prime ministerial speech!

Narendra Modi's prime ministerial speech!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Narendra Modi's speech at the India Economic Convention was the best such oration since Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressed the nation from the Red Fort in the aftermath of Kargil, feels Shreekant Sambrani.

Want to 'own a piece of India'?

Want to 'own a piece of India'?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Tata Mutual Fund's 'own a piece of India' offering is suitable for informed investors.

5 reasons why Congress should merge with BJP

5 reasons why Congress should merge with BJP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'I am quite optimistic that sooner or later, my wishful thinking would turn into a reality.' The only hitch is that the INC president's own career ambitions may be hurt if the Congress merges with the BJP,' says Sudhir Bisht.

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.

This Turkish airport has an Indian touch

This Turkish airport has an Indian touch

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The first phase will end in 2018 and have the world's largest terminal under one roofThe first phase will end in 2018 and have the world's largest terminal under one roof

Five airlines win bids to fly 128 routes; link 70 airports

Five airlines win bids to fly 128 routes; link 70 airports

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Agra, Shimla, Nanded, Kanpur and Jamshedpur are among the many airports that would see connectivity under Udan.

Corporates-politicians nexus can be toxic

Corporates-politicians nexus can be toxic

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'Rather than encouraging transparency, the opacity of electoral bonds adds to the murkiness,' argues Amit Tandon.

How falling rupee will affect your child's future!

How falling rupee will affect your child's future!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

With the rupee crossing Rs 72/dollar in recent times, things suddenly don't look too good on several counts.

'You can't buy land in Himachal, Sikkim, so why target J&K?'

'You can't buy land in Himachal, Sikkim, so why target J&K?'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'The BJP wants to find an excuse to polarise people.' 'Whatever rights J&K has got from the Constitution of India, they want to snatch it.' 'By doing so, they are harming J&K as well as India.'

The virtue of compromise

The virtue of compromise

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

If the government does not allow the Opposition a few victories, then it is opening the door to paralysis and an entrenched culture of confrontation.

Pro-business or aam aadmi: Modi government's tough balancing act

Pro-business or aam aadmi: Modi government's tough balancing act

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Indeed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who as Gujarat chief minister was considered close to certain business groups and industrialists, has hardly been seen with any Indian business head.

How India can rival China in electronics manufacturing

How India can rival China in electronics manufacturing

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'We have the geographic advantage, demographic advantage, we have the necessary technical skills.' 'We just have to get all of these together. Then, we can very well compete.'

Modi: Gujarat election, fight between Vikasvaad and Vanshvaad

Modi: Gujarat election, fight between Vikasvaad and Vanshvaad

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'I had expected them to fight this election on the issue of development, but they are not doing that.' 'Now they have decided to belittle Gujarat's development.'

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Soaked in patriotism, hundreds of Indians on Monday proudly marked the country's 70th Independence Day, as the tricolour fluttered and the national anthem reverberated at Indian missions across the world.

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Modi and Shah's next focus will be South India, and the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. Shah is unlikely to abdicate control over the party even after he joins the government. Modi and Shah both know only too well that the party makes the government, and not the other way round.

National Awards 2018: 'We were robbed of happiness'

National Awards 2018: 'We were robbed of happiness'

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'The National Award is our nation's highest recognition, being recognised at the President's hand is our privilege, our honour and our dream.' 'The nation's sentiment got left out in the choices that were made yesterday...'

The men enforcing election raids and cash seizures

The men enforcing election raids and cash seizures

Rediff.com14 May 2016

'Initially, we had 48 teams, now it has been enhanced to 133 teams: that is for every 10 to 12 villages, there is a team that is working round the clock.' '133 x 3, that is, given the 8-hour shifts.' 'They are monitored every hour, they are equipped with GPS -- everything is tracked live, real time, from the control room.'

PM may intervene, says Naidu as govt hopes to break Parliament logjam

PM may intervene, says Naidu as govt hopes to break Parliament logjam

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Despite the monsoon session of Parliament being a near washout so far, the government hopes to resolve the impasse at an all-party meeting on Monday to pave the way for discussion on issues raised by the Opposition, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said.

'This is a victory of Mamata's personal charisma'

'This is a victory of Mamata's personal charisma'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Celebrations continued for a second day on Friday after the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee put up a stunning victory in West Bengal winning 211 of the 294 seats, bettering its 2011 tally of 184 seats. And the mood prevailed at the south Kolkata residence of Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Saugata Roy with his associates distributing sweets and samosas and smearing each other with green gulal. Amid this hullabaloo, Roy squeezed out some time to speak to Indrani Roy/Rediff.com about the victory.