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No breakthrough in India, China trade talks

No breakthrough in India, China trade talks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

When India's Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma met his counterpart in Beijing last year, he spoke mainly about India's yawning trade deficit and China agreed that this was a problem that needed fixing.

India planning to have own space station: ISRO chief

India planning to have own space station: ISRO chief

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

The weight of the space station is likely to be 20 tonnes.

Harbhajan back in Test squad for Bangladesh tour

Harbhajan back in Test squad for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Mumbai medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, who has played four ODIs for India (8 wickets), was named as a replacement for the injured Mohammed Shami in the One-day squad.

Substitute for Ishant to be decided soon

Substitute for Ishant to be decided soon

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

The Indian team management will decide in the next 24 hours if they need to seek a cover for fast bowler Ishant Sharma ahead of the important four-Test series against Australia, starting on December 26.

Should Infosys go back to Nandan Nilekani?

Should Infosys go back to Nandan Nilekani?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Nilekani has kept pace with technology advances, has been instrumental in digitalising the country, and is well-networked with the bureaucracy and global leaders

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Wherever the Delta variant is spreading, and the population is not vaccinated, there is death and devastation.'

RS departs from convention in paying tributes to Jaitley, others

RS departs from convention in paying tributes to Jaitley, others

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Usually, the chair in the Upper House reads out obituary references before members rise as a mark of respect to the memory of the departed.

Indians get bowling practice as Tour match ends in draw

Indians get bowling practice as Tour match ends in draw

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Team India's pace duo of Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma got some vital bowling practice on the third and final day of their warm-up match against Cricket Australia Chairman's XI before the match ended in a draw in Canberra on Wednesday.

Will Rera, festive season boost India's realty sector?

Will Rera, festive season boost India's realty sector?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

At least 50,000 units of new residential property are set to come up over the next three years

Kohli, Bumrah back for Aus ODIs; Karthik and Jadeja left out

Kohli, Bumrah back for Aus ODIs; Karthik and Jadeja left out

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

aptain Virat Kohli and premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, were both called back into a full-strength Indian squad, while Dinesh Karthik was left out of the five-match ODI series against Australia, starting in Visakhapatnam, on February 24.

Nepal's ruling party demand PM Oli's resignation over remarks on India

Nepal's ruling party demand PM Oli's resignation over remarks on India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'The Prime Minister's remarks that India was conspiring to remove him was neither politically correct, nor diplomatically appropriate,'

The 'invisible observer': Ravinder Takkar takes charge of Vodafone Idea

The 'invisible observer': Ravinder Takkar takes charge of Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A Vodafone Group insider with more than 25 years in the telco across geographies, he's like the eyes and ears of the multinational in India.

Ram Vilas Paswan: Kingmaker who outlasted many kings

Ram Vilas Paswan: Kingmaker who outlasted many kings

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

It is an ode to his politics that believed in building bridges across social or political divides that he was one of the most liked state leaders among the upper castes even as he drew his support mostly from Dalits, a group which at times shared antagonistic relations with the more prosperous communities due to a number of social and political reasons.

Post-Budget, stock market will remain volatile for few days

Post-Budget, stock market will remain volatile for few days

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'The market was expecting the Budget to do more, given the domestic economic slowdown and global uncertainty. Over the next few days, the market is expected to absorb the volatility.'

Budget 2019: Why car prices are likely to go up

Budget 2019: Why car prices are likely to go up

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Increasing the duties on auto parts and putting an additional cess on petrol and diesel could drive up costs of vehicles, specially where volumes are low and localisation is not viable.

Nehru Museum director presses resignation, accepted

Nehru Museum director presses resignation, accepted

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Caught in the midst of a controversy, Mahesh Rangarajan, UPA-appointed Director of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, has pressed ahead with his resignation from the post, which was accepted on Thursday.

Will your TV viewing bills actually come down? No, says Crisil

Will your TV viewing bills actually come down? No, says Crisil

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Based on current pricing, the monthly TV bill can go up by 25 per cent from Rs 230-240 to around Rs 300 per month for viewers who opt for the top 10 channels, but will come down for those who opt up to top 5 channels, Crisil senior director Sachin Gupta has said.

Dream11 is IPL title sponsor this season

Dream11 is IPL title sponsor this season

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Chinese sponsorship became a bone of contention after the BCCI declared it would review the deals following the violent clashes between the armies of both the countries in eastern Ladakh.

Defence lawyers receive notices for remarks in Dec 16 gang rape documentary

Defence lawyers receive notices for remarks in Dec 16 gang rape documentary

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The lawyers' licences could be cancelled if their response is not adequate

How Wipro aims to fortify its corp governance?

How Wipro aims to fortify its corp governance?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

With the appointment of Mahendra Kumar Sharma, former vice-chairman of Hindustan Unilever Ltd, as an independent director of Wipro, it is clear that the tech giant wants to strengthen its corporate governance practices.

2019 poll ad spend to double to Rs 30 bn

2019 poll ad spend to double to Rs 30 bn

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Parties expected to splurge a fourth of advertising budget on social media.

Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Besides opening up the possibility of a policy that allows vintage cars retrofitted with electric batteries to ply on roads, this also gives a clue to how cars older than 15 years that are banned can be valued again by a similar conversion to EVs, says Ritwik Sharma.

Who will present the World Cup trophy? Srini or Kamal?

Who will present the World Cup trophy? Srini or Kamal?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Will it be Naryanswami Srinivasan or Mustafa Kamal?

Will this be the 'most productive' Parliament session?

Will this be the 'most productive' Parliament session?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Union ministers said Parliament passing over two dozen Bills was evidence of increased productivity of Narendra Modi government 2.0.

Arnab Goswami, S Jaishankar appointed to Nehru Memorial Museum

Arnab Goswami, S Jaishankar appointed to Nehru Memorial Museum

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Asked about the reason behind the appointments, Sinha said they will help meet the goal to develop NMML into a centre of research as envisioned by the present government.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

IPL faces water heat in Bengaluru, PIL filed in Karnataka HC

IPL faces water heat in Bengaluru, PIL filed in Karnataka HC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

An environmental activist in Bengaluru on Monday filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Karnataka high court seeking a direction for water audit on Karnataka State Cricket Association stadium premises to determine the amount of usage of water on a daily basis for the Indian Premier League matches.

Cong, BJP blame each other for Parliament logjam, announce fasts in protest

Cong, BJP blame each other for Parliament logjam, announce fasts in protest

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

While the Congress will go on fast on April 9, BJP MPs will go on a day-long fast on April 9.

If banks are allowed to fund land purchase, properties will become affordable

If banks are allowed to fund land purchase, properties will become affordable

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Banks are not allowed to lend to developers for purchasing land parcels.

Heard of poll tourism? Find out what it is all about

Heard of poll tourism? Find out what it is all about

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Tour operators have gone a step ahead to introduce poll tourism in a bid to cash in on election fever.

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Six Indian women have made it to Asia's most powerful women list released by Forbes.

Bumrah, Parthiv picked for South Africa Tests

Bumrah, Parthiv picked for South Africa Tests

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah earned his maiden call-up to the Test squad, while Parthiv Patel made a comeback for the three-Test series in South Africa.

'Markets are unprepared for Lok Sabha elections'

'Markets are unprepared for Lok Sabha elections'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Interview with Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director, First Global

No leadership crisis in Congress: Khurshid

No leadership crisis in Congress: Khurshid

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

The senior leader said there an all-round support for Sonia and Rahul Gandhi is "apparent to anyone who is not blind".

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Many world leaders on Monday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, saying they have lost a true friend who made immense contributions to the strengthening of India's relations with their countries.

ONGC starts oil exploration off Kochi coast

ONGC starts oil exploration off Kochi coast

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

ONGC chairman and managing director R S Sharma formally launched the drill

Mohit replaces injured Ishant in India's World Cup squad

Mohit replaces injured Ishant in India's World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Ishant Sharma is suffering from a knee injury he sustained during the Boxing Day Test against Australia in December.

'PM worried over airlines' predatory fares'

'PM worried over airlines' predatory fares'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The issue had come up during a presentation by the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Bankers cross swords with RBI guv over 'risk averse' remark

Bankers cross swords with RBI guv over 'risk averse' remark

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Heads of various public and private sector banks on Thursday sought to present a counter-narrative on RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das warning lenders about the perils of extreme risk aversion in the pandemic-stricken environment where credit demand is on the wane.

Fiscal impact of stimulus to be around 0.25-0.6% of GDP in FY21: Experts

Fiscal impact of stimulus to be around 0.25-0.6% of GDP in FY21: Experts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Welcoming the latest round of stimulus announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, experts said the measures will support the economic recovery boosting demand, job creation and by providing funds to the MSME and stressed sectors. The fiscal impact of the stimulus is likely to be around 0.25-0.6 per cent of GDP in the current fiscal, they said.