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Jindal Power wants govt to honour coal auction outcome

Jindal Power wants govt to honour coal auction outcome

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

While three operational mines in Chhattisgarh had a capacity of 12 million tonnes (mt), six were yet to start production.

US-China trade war: How India stands to GAIN!

US-China trade war: How India stands to GAIN!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

China is on the lookout for investment pastures where its money is welcome, safe and earns a decent return. India also needs vast investment - about $1 trillion over the next 10-15 years - in infrastructure, green energy, transportation and heavy industry, says Ravi Bhoothalingam.

Forbes 30 Under 30: A case study for immigration

Forbes 30 Under 30: A case study for immigration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Of the 600 young change makers who made the cut this year '1:6 are immigrants from 44 countries' -- an important ratio in the age of growing protectionism.

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'We should expect a cold-blooded, transactional relation that requires a lot of engagement and mutual trust to sustain,' says Constantino Xavier, Fellow, foreign policy, Brookings India.

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.

US guarded in response as India, Russia ink S-400 missile deal

US guarded in response as India, Russia ink S-400 missile deal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

CAATSA was aimed at Moscow and not intended to damage the military capabilities of its 'allies and partners', US said.

Canada to supply uranium to India from this year

Canada to supply uranium to India from this year

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Canada will supply uranium to energy-starved India beginning this year over a period of five years, a decision which was termed as a launch of a new era of bilateral cooperation and mutual trust by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Foreign investors worried about loss of momentum'

'Foreign investors worried about loss of momentum'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'The challenge in India will be reviving consumption/investment.' 'If the negative surprise in earnings is very sharp or lasts longer than March, it can trigger a sharp sell-off.'

Dear PM Modi, will you support this girl?

Dear PM Modi, will you support this girl?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The 11-yr-old has already earned the sobriquet 'Nanhi Jalpari'

Why Indian CEOs are 2nd most optimistic in the world

Why Indian CEOs are 2nd most optimistic in the world

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Indian CEOS are very innovative, says a PwC report.

Modi tells Australia: 'You will be at the centre of our thought'

Modi tells Australia: 'You will be at the centre of our thought'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Australia will not be at the periphery of India's vision but at the centre of its thought, as he called for closer bilateral security cooperation and a comprehensive global strategy to tackle the menace of terrorism.

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages you to talk about your problems and offers solutions.

India's economic slump an aberration: World Bank

India's economic slump an aberration: World Bank

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Responding to questions, the World Bank president insisted that this slowdown is temporary.

2G case: Court issues fresh summons to Anil, Tina Ambani

2G case: Court issues fresh summons to Anil, Tina Ambani

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

A Delhi court on Saturday issued fresh summons to Reliance ADA Group Chairman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina Ambani to appear as prosecution witnesses before it next month in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

Indian economy likely to grow 6.4% in 2015: UN

Indian economy likely to grow 6.4% in 2015: UN

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

South and South-West Asia could witness an economic growth of 5.3 per cent in 2015, which will be a four-year high.

100 years of ITC: Corporate India's big success story

100 years of ITC: Corporate India's big success story

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

ITC is one of those few enterprises in the world that has traversed a 100 year journey and has yet managed to remain contemporary, relevant and competitive.

Govt to announce friendly tax regime for startups in Budget

Govt to announce friendly tax regime for startups in Budget

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

He assured the startups that both the banking system and the government will make the resources available to them

Talking points from the weekend in the English Premier League

Talking points from the weekend in the English Premier League

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Liverpool and champions Manchester City drew 0-0 at Anfield while Chelsea and Arsenal enjoyed comfortable away wins. City are top on goal difference from Liverpool and Chelsea with Arsenal two points behind.

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'India will come increasingly in the US crosshairs if it insists on maintaining its strategic autonomy, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why the lockdown could be a big failure!

Why the lockdown could be a big failure!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'We should not forget the core purpose of the lockdown -- to buy time to implement a strategy to tackle the virus, to prepare for the final lifting of the lockdown and to prepare for a 'new tomorrow',' notes Dr Sanjeeth Peter.

Modi's op-ed in German newspaper

Modi's op-ed in German newspaper

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Prime Minster Narendra Modi's op-ed in the German daily Frankfurter Allgemeines talks about development, New Age India and his 'Make in India' campaign. Here's the complete text of the column.

Weak oil dictates mutual fund winners and losers in 2014

Weak oil dictates mutual fund winners and losers in 2014

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Investors attribute some of the growth in Indian stocks, that saw Bombay's benchmark BSE index rise nearly a third in 2014, to the election of a pro-business government in May, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

11 best ways to improve your productivity

11 best ways to improve your productivity

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Turn off mobile/web alerts. Prioritise tasks. Do not multi-task.

7 tips for young entrepreneurs

7 tips for young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

If you are an ace at solving crises, you have already mastered the game.

Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Moving ahead with their new mantra -- Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to deepen cooperation in every sector for the benefit of global stability and people's livelihoods over the next ten years.

'I am the general who will lead from the front'

'I am the general who will lead from the front'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

'The biggest struggles are in the human mind.'

Ayodhya must inspire faith, not hate

Ayodhya must inspire faith, not hate

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'It is not with feelings of devotion or piety that these people are gathering.' 'It is mostly with emotions of hatred.' 'Listen to their slogans and their rhetoric and this becomes immediately clear,' says Aakar Patel.

How climate change is related to market failure

How climate change is related to market failure

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Columnist Rajni Bakshi asks if the louder responses to the climate crisis will be those arguing that innovations are viable only when they give handsome and rapid monetary returns?

Economic breakthrough? 15 questions and a plea

Economic breakthrough? 15 questions and a plea

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Over 15 years, with seven per cent growth, the Indian economy will be three times bigger.

An upbeat Jaitley woos Japanese investors; promises tax reforms

An upbeat Jaitley woos Japanese investors; promises tax reforms

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Jaitley said a very large number of reforms have taken place over the last few years and that has helped in restoring the credibility of the Indian economy

Automakers pour money into electric bike start-ups

Automakers pour money into electric bike start-ups

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Large manufacturers are investing in small companies to get a peek into their R&D. Alnoor Peermohamed and Anita Babu report.

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

From round-the-clock surveillance of people and equipment to choosing the right materials for the building that contains the servers that store data, these facilities are truly state-of-the-art.

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It includes a session with Gadkari on analysing the initiatives needed to bridge the $1 trillion infrastructure deficit in the country.

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Throughout the 1,000-day window from a mother's pregnancy phase to her baby's 2nd birthday, breastfeeding is vital in lending kids the right start to life, building the foundation for a healthy future.

India's billionaires' success mantras

India's billionaires' success mantras

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Three businessmen disclose their success mantras: One belongs to an old Marwari family, another is a second generation industrialist whose father scripted an amazing rags-to-riches story and the third was a professional till one day he succumbed to the charms of entrepreneurship.

'The Maggi crisis was a blessing in disguise for Nestle'

'The Maggi crisis was a blessing in disguise for Nestle'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

'Maggi issue gave us room for introspection.'

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari known for promoting innovative ideas in transportation, created a stir some time back when he pitched for 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030. In an interview with Megha Manchanda & Jyoti Mukul, he talks about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and electric vehicles.

Transfer watch: 'United under no pressure to complete fourth signing'

Transfer watch: 'United under no pressure to complete fourth signing'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Manchester United are satisfied with their transfer business and under no pressure to sign a fourth player in the current window, manager Jose Mourinho said.

Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year