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Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality. So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?

Why BJP and AIADMK got swept away in TN

Why BJP and AIADMK got swept away in TN

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The DMK combine has won 37 of the 38 LS constituencies in Tamil Nadu, and bagged 13 of the 22 assembly bypolls. What swept away the AIADMK-BJP alliance in the southern state was not dravidian ideology but job loss and graft bias, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

US Vice President Biden leaves for India

US Vice President Biden leaves for India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

United States Vice President Joe Biden on Monday left for a rare vice presidential trip to India for the first leg of his visit to the Asia-Pacific region.

Use technology to make more money

Use technology to make more money

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Priya Nair tells you how you can use technology to invest better and maximise returns.

How we can build 'Indianness'

How we can build 'Indianness'

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The new government has to make conscious efforts to rebuild social equality and bring the people together.

Why the figures do not add up for Rajini in 2021

Why the figures do not add up for Rajini in 2021

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

To claim that Tamil Nadu was waiting for a messiah of the 'spiritual' Rajini kind is misplaced, if not mischievous, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mercedes-Benz GLS touted as the S-Class of SUVs

Mercedes-Benz GLS touted as the S-Class of SUVs

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Priced at Rs 80.40 lakh, the GLS is definitely better-looking, better-equipped, and a more likeable version of an already successful full-sized luxury SUV

'Everyone had spelt doomsday for India, but that did not happen'

'Everyone had spelt doomsday for India, but that did not happen'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'People had said it will explode and everyone will die. Nothing of that sort has happened.' 'Our government has done a splendid job so far.'

Tata Motors shelves Nano diesel project

Tata Motors shelves Nano diesel project

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

With deregulation in diesel prices, this variant does not make sense.

'BJP campaign in Tripura was amazing'

'BJP campaign in Tripura was amazing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'The BJP capitalised on the Left Front's failure and inaction and the Congress' deliberate retreat in Tripura.'

Modi it is for BJP in 2019 but will state allies play along?

Modi it is for BJP in 2019 but will state allies play along?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Having focussed excessively on the Congress, and continuously drawing a Modi-Rahul parallel as if it were the sole selling point, the BJP has lost sight of the regional parties that are seeking to take the centre-stage, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Govt eases green laws to please industry

Govt eases green laws to please industry

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The Narendra Modi-led government has issued around 50 fresh guidelines easing conditions for industry in about six months, beside launching an online system for applying environment clearances.

Desperate Russia opens doors for foreign militaries

Desperate Russia opens doors for foreign militaries

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

So keen is Moscow that India buy its helicopter -- Kamov-226T -- that President Vladimir Putin personally took up the issue with PM Narendra Modi during their summit meeting last year

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Today, when one Kamalahaasan launches a new political outfit, vowing to cleanse Tamil Nadu polity and political administration of corruption, mal-governance and non-governance, he is pitted not only against Rajini with his commitment to 'spiritual politics', he is also pitted against the real 'Lotus' in Tamil Nadu politics, representing the ruling BJP at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Despite Nestl's woes, food companies continue to bet on India

Despite Nestl's woes, food companies continue to bet on India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Domestic food companies, too, continue to bet on packaged foods.

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The information is used only to fight the COVID-19 virus and the privacy terms explicitly state that information will be used only for this purpose.'

Why Free Basics is so contentious in India

Why Free Basics is so contentious in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The programme has triggered a huge debate in India.

Designing a flag for an upcoming revolution

Designing a flag for an upcoming revolution

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Ajit Balakrishnan envisions a flag to capture the spirit of the impending conflicts of the Information Age.

Drink the wine, my friends

Drink the wine, my friends

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The huge amount of investments being made by telcos in India for telecom gear, there is no way this demand could be met only by Europeans.' 'The Chinese are quick in installation and offer great value for money.'

Superman or not, Raghuram Rajan has indeed made a difference

Superman or not, Raghuram Rajan has indeed made a difference

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

He endorsed transparency and financial stability in addition to issues related to inclusive growth and development, write Puran Singh and Nupur Pavan Bang.

MPs now have an electric bus to take them to Parliament

MPs now have an electric bus to take them to Parliament

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

As part of efforts to curb pollution, the Centre is in the final stage of completing the Rs 10 crore pilot project under which 10 refurbished electric buses will be handed over to select State Transport Corporations by March 2016.

Has Nagpur replaced Delhi as the de-facto capital?

Has Nagpur replaced Delhi as the de-facto capital?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Devanik Saha wonders if saffronisation of India is on the rise

Will winner take all in Tamil Nadu?

Will winner take all in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

With election campaign ending in Tamil Nadu before it goes to polls on Thursday, N Sathiya Moorthy lists a few questions uppermost in the minds of voters.

Why the BJP monitors Yogi's government

Why the BJP monitors Yogi's government

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'That the commandments to officialdom were issued by a BJP functionary and not a minister is a reflection of the Yogi government's work style.'

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