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US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Creating many more half-decent jobs for the 10 million plus new entrants to the labour force each year must surely constitute the primary development challenge for India today.

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

'This has to be seen in the context not only of the legacy we inherited, but also of global economic weakness.'
'If after inheriting the very bad situation we have reached this level despite consecutive years of drought and no growth in the world economy, it is no accident.' 'It is a result of the sound macro economic policies followed by this government.' 'We have eschewed populism and stuck to a path of fiscal prudence.'

Manage your money like 'The Avengers'

Manage your money like 'The Avengers'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Let's see how you can use the approach of superheroes to manage money better

India gets UK's support in fight against terror; NSG, UNSC bid

India gets UK's support in fight against terror; NSG, UNSC bid

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Boosting trade and simplifying visa regime, apart from security and defence cooperation, were among the key bilateral issues. The two leaders also discussed regional and international matters of mutual interest.

Best ways to motivate employees to perform well

Best ways to motivate employees to perform well

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The assumption that money drives performance is dated.

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom on Thursday announced deals worth 9 billion Pound (Rs 90,550 crore) as they signed a civilian nuclear pact and decided to collaborate in the field of defence and cyber security besides launching a railway rupee bond in London.

'My job is not to be somebody's chamcha'

'My job is not to be somebody's chamcha'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'Aamir has bigger goodwill than even the Tatas and Birlas.' 'The Sanjay Dutt biopic is amazing because of Rajkumar Hirani, because of Abhijat Joshi's writing and because of Ranbir Kapoor's acting.'

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

Desi chic, anyone? This engineer is giving khadi a makeover!

Desi chic, anyone? This engineer is giving khadi a makeover!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

He's promoting khadi through his swadesi clothing brand.

Review: Shuddh Desi Romance has NO dull moments

Review: Shuddh Desi Romance has NO dull moments

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Shuddh Desi Romance conveys a simple but underrated philosophy in the most fun way possible.

Terror is gravest threat to world, says PM in Mozambique

Terror is gravest threat to world, says PM in Mozambique

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Amid a spurt in terror attacks in various countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said terrorism is the "gravest threat" to the world, "equally impacting" India and Mozambique which agreed to strengthen security and defence ties and bolster cooperation in food security.

Our goal is to be India's best friend, says Joe Biden

Our goal is to be India's best friend, says Joe Biden

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

While inaugurating the leadership summit of the US-India Business Council in Washington, DC, US Vice President Joe Biden said that there was no reason why the two largest democracies in the world should not continue to have a more productive relationship. Aziz Haniffa/ Rediff.com reports.

PM suggests 8 areas where India, China can cooperate

PM suggests 8 areas where India, China can cooperate

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the Central Party School in Beijing on Thursday:

The Indian teen scaling the world's highest peaks

The Indian teen scaling the world's highest peaks

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Jaahnavi Sriperambuduru wants to be the youngest person to scale the seven summits of the world.

Dancer, actress, Stanford grad: Lavanya Ashok shares her life lessons

Dancer, actress, Stanford grad: Lavanya Ashok shares her life lessons

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Find out how Lavanya Ashok, vice president and executive director private equity at Goldman Sachs is inspiring other women to follow their dreams too.

The extraordinary story of an unsung billionaire

The extraordinary story of an unsung billionaire

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Qimat Rai Gupta's roots were truly modest. Early in life, he had even sold oil on a cycle in the villages of Punjab.

'I am not hot in A Flying Jatt'

'I am not hot in A Flying Jatt'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Jacqueline Fernandez talks about her superhero film, her co-star Tiger Shroff and much more!

PM must announce radical reforms to win investors confidence

PM must announce radical reforms to win investors confidence

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

This was India's time; with a strong central bank governor and a new decisive government, anything was possible.

Can 'Toil-o-preneurs' solve India's sanitation woes

Can 'Toil-o-preneurs' solve India's sanitation woes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

On the one had are sanitation oriented social enterprises and on the other are awareness raising campaigns by government.

What India's youth can learn from Gandhi

What India's youth can learn from Gandhi

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'You are beginning your professional life in a time of global turmoil, when economic systems and the earth's eco-systems are in deep crisis.' 'Societies across the world are struggling with the complexity of technological and social change happening at a speed that our species has never experienced before.' 'May you be more excited than frightened by the times we live in.' 'Precisely because the crises are so deep, there are also unprecedented opportunities for pioneering and brave work that can transform society, culture and economy to create a much better world for your children.'

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Rediff.com presents the gist of the speech delivered by Mr. Kailash Satyarthi on the Foundation Day of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh.

Water woes, a threat to Modi's Make in India mission

Water woes, a threat to Modi's Make in India mission

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Make in India has big shortcomings when it comes to natural resources.

'Achche Din' for jobs; Companies to hire more, pay more in 2015

'Achche Din' for jobs; Companies to hire more, pay more in 2015

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Campus placements are already in full-swing and hiring plans of many companies, whose expansion plans were stuck due to policy paralysis, are now getting green signals.

It's a good time to position India as a manufacturing hotspot

It's a good time to position India as a manufacturing hotspot

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Though growth in China is unlikely to slow down soon, India should prepare to take advantage of a shifting of gears there.

'Being a superstar comes with a lot of responsibility'

'Being a superstar comes with a lot of responsibility'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

'I am enjoying this phase. I have worked for it. It was not easy. I hope to have a long run here.' Actress Rakul Preet Singh talks about her success down South.

Kohli faces opening conundrum as India look to seal series

Kohli faces opening conundrum as India look to seal series

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

If KL Rahul is fit, Abhinav Mukund will be expectedly left out, a strange coincidence because he was the original back-up opener in this Test squad ahead of Shikhar Dhawan.

Achhe Din is here for the growth of Indo-US trade

Achhe Din is here for the growth of Indo-US trade

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Both Obama and Modi have taken bold steps towards laying the groundwork to give a big push to Indo-US trade, and now it's time to execute, says Bikash Mohapatra.

GST delay may not impact markets

GST delay may not impact markets

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Although the markets could see a knee-jerk reaction, they rule out a sharp fall.

How good are India's diplomats?

How good are India's diplomats?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

'Those who follow the workings of the establishment believe that Indian diplomacy has managed more by the individual flair and brilliance of a few individuals than its systemic strength or organisational excellence.'

These siblings are on a mission to cure oral cancer

These siblings are on a mission to cure oral cancer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Dr Preeti Adil Chandrakar and her engineer brother Praveen Adil travel in a mobile dentist lab to reach unusual patients.

Leo Burnett gets future-ready

Leo Burnett gets future-ready

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The agency proposes to improve revenues from non-advertising segments, integrate non-traditional disciplines and strengthen sister agencies Orchard and Black Pencil.

Bright GDP just a small step in long road to sustained revival

Bright GDP just a small step in long road to sustained revival

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Based on the evidence at hand, Modi's goal of scripting a broader, lasting upturn appears some way off, says Rajesh Kumar Singh.

For Make in India to succeed, stop wasting crores on useless manpower, Mr PM

For Make in India to succeed, stop wasting crores on useless manpower, Mr PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

India must first improve working condition, then it can concentrate on Make in India concept.

India's job market is ailing, do we have a remedy?

India's job market is ailing, do we have a remedy?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Whether India can create labour-intensive factory jobs instead that it needs to put millions to work in the next few years looks very unlikely.

We are not thinking about layoffs at all: Vishal Sikka

We are not thinking about layoffs at all: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The company has become very big in the past 10 years -- it has grown almost 10 times; that is an unbelievable pace of growth, said the Infosys CEO.

India Inc to face more trouble as profits dip

India Inc to face more trouble as profits dip

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Analysts now expect India Inc to report a decline in both top line and bottom line for the September quarter.

Two years of Modi: How the govt has fared in 7 key areas

Two years of Modi: How the govt has fared in 7 key areas

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'Success will require political skill, not just economic expertise'

PM on Modi: I take my opponents very seriously

PM on Modi: I take my opponents very seriously

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday disagreed with those in the Congress who were dismissive of the challenge posed by Narendra Modi but asserted that the party would approach the 2014 Lok Sabha polls with self-confidence, irrespective of the results of the just concluded elections in five states.

'Jaitley's Budget is no different from the UPA's'

'Jaitley's Budget is no different from the UPA's'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The Budget has evoked mixed reactions from Silicon Valley investors.