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'Change my name if I don't add 2 percentage points to India's growth'

'Change my name if I don't add 2 percentage points to India's growth'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Fifteen months after taking power, Modi's credibility as an economic manager is on the line.

'Practise what you preach': Rahul targets PM over PNB fraud

'Practise what you preach': Rahul targets PM over PNB fraud

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

PM started 'Make in India' but every product in market is Make in China: Rahul

What can be done to avert India's demographic catastrophe?

What can be done to avert India's demographic catastrophe?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The unemployment situation is becoming increasingly acute.

Gujarat development model is a toffee model, says Rahul

Gujarat development model is a toffee model, says Rahul

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

In a blistering attack on Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi on Monday dubbed the Gujarat model propagated by Modi as a 'toffee model', saying it has only benefited one industrialist in the state, ignoring the interests of farmers and the poor.

Rising rupee lowers offshore fund returns

Rising rupee lowers offshore fund returns

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Of the 70 international feeder funds, more than half have made losses in 2014.

Bitcoin operators shut shop in India amid RBI warning

Bitcoin operators shut shop in India amid RBI warning

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

While RBI is yet to come out with a clear regulatory framework for bitcoins, which have been gaining currency across the world over the past few months, it has issued an advisory cautioning general public against use of bitcoins and other virtual currencies.

Why RBI should curb rise in rupee

Why RBI should curb rise in rupee

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

The disturbing aspect about the fall is that it comes as the US and European economies are relatively more stable and improving

5 things FM ignored in the Budget

5 things FM ignored in the Budget

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Union Budget 2015 cuold have included few smaller reforms.

India in talks with 24 countries to boost maritime security

India in talks with 24 countries to boost maritime security

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

With an eye on beefing up maritime security, India is negotiating a deal with 24 countries for exchange of neutral merchant shipping data as it rolls out a national hub to tackle all aspects of coastal security to prevent another 26/11-like attack.

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

UK govt ready to acquire 25% stake in Tata Steel plants

UK govt ready to acquire 25% stake in Tata Steel plants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Besides a minority stake, the UK and Welsh governments are considering additional grant funding

'India to grow 7.5-8% in FY16'

'India to grow 7.5-8% in FY16'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

In the last financial year, GDP growth was 7.3 per cent.

What must replace the Planning Commission

What must replace the Planning Commission

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

There are justifiable concerns that, if all financial allocation powers are now shifted to the finance ministry, then the end of the Commission might be counter-productive -- states' needs could, in fact, be addressed less.

Why we should not blindly trust the US dollar

Why we should not blindly trust the US dollar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The fact that the US dollar has become the world's preferred reserve currency is now the core of global financial crisis, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Amway India CEO released on bail

Amway India CEO released on bail

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Direct-selling company Amway India said its MD and CEO William S Pinckney has been released on bail, two months after his arrest by Andhra Pradesh Police in connection with criminal cases registered against the firm in the state.

Government should take bold and decisive steps

Government should take bold and decisive steps

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Budget should be a platform for govt to take bold steps.

Sensex ends flat after hitting fresh high, Nifty below 9650

Sensex ends flat after hitting fresh high, Nifty below 9650

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market turned negative from positive

Creating jobs is Smriti Irani's biggest challenge

Creating jobs is Smriti Irani's biggest challenge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The textile industry is the second-largest employer in the country, employing about 32 million, and the government is banking on it to absorb millions of youth.

Banks crack whip on debt rejig

Banks crack whip on debt rejig

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Banks have been patient and flexible in rescheduling loans.

What reasonable return should you expect from equity MFs?

What reasonable return should you expect from equity MFs?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Should you expect 15 per cent return over a period of 20 years? Dwaipayan Bose has the answer

How Gujarat is luring investors with industrial parks

How Gujarat is luring investors with industrial parks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Companies are drawn to the parks by the infrastructure and ready-to-occupy land.

Rexit leaves India Inc disappointed

Rexit leaves India Inc disappointed

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

India's captains of industry said they were disappointed at the exit of Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan.

REWIND: Events that shaped India in the past week

REWIND: Events that shaped India in the past week

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

We bring you some of the best pictures from across the nation in the last one week.

Welcome to the New Normal

Welcome to the New Normal

Rediff.com13 May 2017

'It's amazing that a country that claims to be the world's largest democracy is getting into the business of micro-regulating personal and professional lives in this fashion,' says Devangshu Datta.

Modi's dream team to transform Indian economy

Modi's dream team to transform Indian economy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

India's new policy commission has received a makeover and a dream team has been formed to head the Think Tank, NITI Aayog.

'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'No right thinking student of politics can name one state where the BJP gains in double digits.'

Guruspeak: 8 pieces of advice for India's youth

Guruspeak: 8 pieces of advice for India's youth

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'Is standing in a queue any bigger sacrifice than that of a soldier's family?'

How to live cashless? Learn from this man

How to live cashless? Learn from this man

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

From Singapore to Almora, Abhishant Pant has survived without cash, and he wants to continue in that state all his life.

Electric, hybrid cars to become cheaper

Electric, hybrid cars to become cheaper

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Pune-based research institute will design and develop car batteries and offer the technology for mass production.

Alarming numbers that should worry India's military planners

Alarming numbers that should worry India's military planners

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

It is worrisome that salaries are consuming as much expenditure as equipment.

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'It is clear that Britain is a country with a limited future,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Modi has set right his and India's image abroad'

'Modi has set right his and India's image abroad'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Swadeshi economist, columnist and chartered accountant S Gurumurthy speaks to Shobha Warrier about one year of Modi Sarkar.

No Achche Din for Varanasi's traditional handloom weavers

No Achche Din for Varanasi's traditional handloom weavers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

As India's top designers including Tarun Tahiliani, Vikram Phadnis, David Abraham, Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Wendell Rodricks gather in Varanasi today to try and give a boost to the Benarasi handloom sari, in an initiative by designer turned BJP politician Shaina NC, Rashme Sehgal outlines the crisis facing the weavers.

Apple unveils smaller, cheaper iPhone SE aimed at mid-market

Apple unveils smaller, cheaper iPhone SE aimed at mid-market

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

It might give Apple a boost in the fast-growing Indian, Middle East and African markets but also risks cutting its average phone prices and profit margins

India, Singapore firms invest $51 bln in each other's markets

India, Singapore firms invest $51 bln in each other's markets

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Two years ago, the number was 4,000, according to Indian businessmen.

India is now world's fastest-growing major polluter

India is now world's fastest-growing major polluter

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

It is in coal consumption that India most diverges from the rest of the world

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The two-and-a-half-foot idol was looted from the Sivan Temple in Tamil Nadu's Sripuranthan village.

Sher Shah's gun missing... 6 other things we learnt in Parliament today

Sher Shah's gun missing... 6 other things we learnt in Parliament today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Here's a round up of some information the nation learnt from Parliament on Tuesday.

It will be difficult to fill Hamid Ansari's shoes

It will be difficult to fill Hamid Ansari's shoes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'It is to be fervently hoped that a person as rational and brilliant as Hamid Ansari will not be allowed to wilt and simply wither away.'

Markets ended lower amid global worry; aviation, pharma gain

Markets ended lower amid global worry; aviation, pharma gain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

BSE Metal and Capital Goods indices plunged over 2% followed by counters like Consumer Durables, Auto, Banks and Realty, all falling down between 1-2%.