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RBI may cut rate in August despite high June inflation

RBI may cut rate in August despite high June inflation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

After a delayed start, the monsoon is advancing steadily.

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'Since each chief single-mindedly pursues his service's interests in the competition for turf and in core matters such as budget share. The CDS, therefore, must act as an "honest broker" whose decisions serve the broader national purpose, rather than narrow service interests,' says Ajai Shukla.

TCS sees synergy in Gen X tools

TCS sees synergy in Gen X tools

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

A team of engineers at India's largest IT services provider firm. Tata Consultancy Services, was working on a project for an important client. While it was co-ordinating work from three geographical units - Europe, South America and India - it was finding it difficult to collaborate through telephone or other voice means as there were language and pronunciation hurdles.

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

With this subdued forecast, India is likely to record its worst growth performance since the 1991 liberalisation. However, it is among the only two major economies, which will register a positive growth rate in 2020. The other being China, for which the IMF has projected a growth rate of 1.2 per cent.

Rate cut could be the next trigger for market

Rate cut could be the next trigger for market

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Monsoon session of Parliament expected to be stormy and likelihood of GST Bill and Land Bill getting passed are slim

India carried out 3 cross-border strikes in 5 yrs, says Rajnath

India carried out 3 cross-border strikes in 5 yrs, says Rajnath

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'About two I will tell you, but won't tell you about the third one'

Rupee ends at 62.39 versus US dollar, down 77 paise

Rupee ends at 62.39 versus US dollar, down 77 paise

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

In the global market, the dollar was quoted lower in the early trade with investors looking ahead to the following day's European Central Bank policy decision.

'We did great with the Hindus': Trump thanks Indian-Americans

'We did great with the Hindus': Trump thanks Indian-Americans

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

This is for the first time that Trump has acknowledged the contribution of Indian-Americans and Hindus in his historic electoral victory.

Obama nominates Yellen as head of Federal Reserve Board

Obama nominates Yellen as head of Federal Reserve Board

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama has nominated Janet Yellen to head the Federal Reserve Board, describing her as one of America's "foremost economists and policy makers".

Rajan's reappointment should not be of media's interest: Modi

Rajan's reappointment should not be of media's interest: Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2016

"I don't think this administrative subject should be an issue of interest to the media," Modi said.

End of the road for 'merchant of death'

End of the road for 'merchant of death'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

The 41-year-old former Soviet Air Force pilot dubbed the 'merchant of death', is accused of supplying weapons to rebels in Colombia and warring sides in several countries reeling under civil conflict in Africa and Central Asia, using the cover of his air cargo business.

'Switch on your TV at 2 am, they will scream Rhea'

'Switch on your TV at 2 am, they will scream Rhea'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'Switch it on at 2 pm, they will scream the same.' 'Are there no other problems that the country is facing today about which people need to know or these channels must need to broadcast?' 'There has to be some limit to this naked TRP greed.'

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

"We want to see it just stop. We are very much involved in that (process)," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office.

RBI lens on outward remittances

RBI lens on outward remittances

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Money sent abroad rises sharply in July; maintenance of close relatives, education expenses top the chart

India, Japan and US hold first 'JAI' trilateral meet at G-20

India, Japan and US hold first 'JAI' trilateral meet at G-20

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

PM Modi articulated five action points that would serve the common interest of promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Argentina's forgotten man Tevez, back in thick of action

Argentina's forgotten man Tevez, back in thick of action

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Carlos Tevez has been included in the squad for the first time in three years for next month's friendlies in England against Croatia and Portugal.

Orange County in California drags TCS to court

Orange County in California drags TCS to court

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The company is accused of making a series of false promises and intentional misrepresentations.

The secret behind Manchester City's success

The secret behind Manchester City's success

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Relentless will to improve drives City to greatness

Sikh man attacked in US, told to 'go back to your country'

Sikh man attacked in US, told to 'go back to your country'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson said the assault is being investigated as a hate crime.

'India an emerging country from a footballing standpoint'

'India an emerging country from a footballing standpoint'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

As the Concacaf (North America, Central America and the Caribbean federations) Gold Cup kicked off on Sunday morning (July 07 ET) at the Rose Bowl, in Pasadena, California, Concacaf president and FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb spoke with Siddhanta Pinto over the telephone from Los Angeles.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

India is among the worst-performing BRICS nations along with Brazil (ranked even lower than India at 71st this year).

Weak rural growth may be more damaging if rains fail: HSBC

Weak rural growth may be more damaging if rains fail: HSBC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Prices of perishable items could spike in the near term.

Priyanka likens Modi to Duryodhana; Shah hits back

Priyanka likens Modi to Duryodhana; Shah hits back

Rediff.com7 May 2019

She dared PM to fight the polls on issues like development rather than "divert" the people's attention.

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'The expectation was that Modi would become even bolder in his approach, and after only four months into his second term, we are starting to see evidence of this.'

Chocolate connoisseur? Interesting facts you must know

Chocolate connoisseur? Interesting facts you must know

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Currently a ton of cocoa costs about $1,845 (1,500) at the exchange, $25,610 (20,821) at big chocolate producers like Barry Callebaut and $32,082 (26,083) in the shop.

What has changed for Modi in 2019?

What has changed for Modi in 2019?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'The oddest thing about this general election campaign so far is that one might think that the BJP was fighting with its back to the wall, rather than as the favourite to win.' 'Perhaps there is something they know that we don't,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Thiago Silva gets Brazil recall for World Cup qualifiers

Thiago Silva gets Brazil recall for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Brazil coach Tite has recalled veteran central defender Thiago Silva to his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela.

'84 riots: CBI gets time to file Tytler report

'84 riots: CBI gets time to file Tytler report

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Taking into account the High Court's notice to the CBI, over Singh's petition seeking to record his version through video-conferencing from America, the court asked the agency to file its report under Section 173 CrPC (investigation report) on March 12.

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Rediff.com2 May 2018

He noted that the infrastructure in India has come 'quite a ways' since Apple began to put a lot of energy in the Indian market 'because of their leadership and so forth.'

JK Tyre buys Mexican tyre firm

JK Tyre buys Mexican tyre firm

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

The acquisition will help JK Tyre gain access to the world's largest auto market in the United States in addition to some distant markets of central and south America.

Jaitley should practise what he preaches

Jaitley should practise what he preaches

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'The government should refrain from 'adventurism' and 'megalomania'.' 'But this should be true of reckless government action against every Indian, whether or not they are wealthy or have access to the finance minister even when he is in hospital,' says Aakar Patel.

US intelligence looking for Khan's nuke material

US intelligence looking for Khan's nuke material

Rediff.com7 May 2007

He was asked whether there are terrorist organisations that now have the capability of detonating a nuclear device in the United States.

Are you a dollar bull or dollar bear?

Are you a dollar bull or dollar bear?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Determining the direction of the dollar in Trump's America will be more critical for asset allocation than getting your call on interest rates right, says Akash Prakash.

Thank you for your partnership: Obama to Modi

Thank you for your partnership: Obama to Modi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

'Recalling his visit as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2015, President Obama wished the Prime Minister warm congratulations ahead of India's upcoming 68th Republic Day anniversary,' the White House said.

Obama to raise minimum wage for contract workers

Obama to raise minimum wage for contract workers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Seeking to energise his second term, US President Obama on Tuesday said he will issue an executive order to raise the minimum wage for government contract workers to $10.10 an hour, a step which he argued would help reduce poverty in the country.

US Cyber Command ready for war

US Cyber Command ready for war

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Cyberspace is a battleground as important as the traditional domains of air, land, sea and space, says US Defence Secretary Ash Carter, who visits India next week.

India, US to hold first '2+2 dialogue' on September 6 in Delhi

India, US to hold first '2+2 dialogue' on September 6 in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

America had postponed the much-awaited dialogue due to "unavoidable reasons" last month.

Trump's victory not good for world markets, says Jim Rogers

Trump's victory not good for world markets, says Jim Rogers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'Going ahead, I think the world trade will slow down or decline, and this will be bad for everybody.'