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Trump likely to pick Exxon Mobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Trump likely to pick Exxon Mobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Tillerson, is currently on top of the list of Trump's Secretary of State because of his contacts with the world leaders, in particular Russian President Vladimir Putin, media reports said.

Mindtree to spin off an independent subsidiary

Mindtree to spin off an independent subsidiary

Rediff.com22 May 2014

VMUnify, incubated from staffers' idea, to be spun off into an independent company.

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.

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

While the government's demonetisation move is aimed at curbing under-invoicing, the worry was that retailers would de-stock in the short term, impacting sales.

Markets settle at CY 2016 high; Fed outcome, April expiry eyed

Markets settle at CY 2016 high; Fed outcome, April expiry eyed

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex gained 57 points to end at 26,064 and the Nifty50 climbed 17 points.

My teacher, 'The Three Ninety'

My teacher, 'The Three Ninety'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'I never fail to remember those spirited men of the 390 Field Company who moulded me into an army officer worthy of being their commander.'

iPhone's pay system may not be a game changer

iPhone's pay system may not be a game changer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Apple Pay also faces competition from Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) - a consortium of retailers including Wal-Mart and Best Buy - which is developing its own mobile payment platform.

General Rawat knows the challenges his men face

General Rawat knows the challenges his men face

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

'The scope of cordon and search operations has changed drastically.' 'Operations are now more focused, intelligence driven and involve very small cordons with minimum inconvenience to the people.' 'This has been the humanisation of conflict.' 'It has come to be institutionalised in the army's concept.' 'General Rawat has been schooled in this thinking and when he makes a statement it is with full consciousness of the institutionalised concept,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), the former GOC 15 Corps in Srinagar and the officer acclaimed as the 'People's General'.

#LochteGate means lesser-known swimmers may miss their pay day

#LochteGate means lesser-known swimmers may miss their pay day

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Veteran swimmer Ryan Lochte's brush with Rio police has already hurt his appeal to sponsors - but for two lesser-known team mates, it means they may never get a chance to sign their first major deal.

Can Apple beat competitors with iPhone6, watch?

Can Apple beat competitors with iPhone6, watch?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Apple Inc unveiled a watch, two larger iPhones and a mobile payments service on Tuesday as Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook seeks to revive the technology company's reputation as a wellspring of innovation.

Markets consolidate ahead of Brexit vote

Markets consolidate ahead of Brexit vote

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.

Vice Prez Ansari leaves for Morocco, Tunisia

Vice Prez Ansari leaves for Morocco, Tunisia

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Monday embarked on a five-day visit to Morocco and Tunisia as part of efforts to build on diplomatic gains from the India-Africa Summit and lay platform for a future partnership.

India and China in 'hand-in-hand' combat!

India and China in 'hand-in-hand' combat!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The fifth edition of the joint exercise between Indian and China, codenamed 'Hand-in-Hand 2015', commenced at the Kunming Military Academy at Yunnan Province in China on October 12.

Sensex ends flat on 1st day of 2015; RIL, ITC slump

Sensex ends flat on 1st day of 2015; RIL, ITC slump

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 8 points at 27,508 and the 50-share Nifty closed 1 point higher at 8,284.

Obama nominates Dr Vivek Murthy for Surgeon General

Obama nominates Dr Vivek Murthy for Surgeon General

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General, which a top American lawmaker described as a historic moment for the community across the country.

Nokia wants early permission to sell off its Chennai plant

Nokia wants early permission to sell off its Chennai plant

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

In a separate tax case, the Supreme Court had ordered Nokia India on March 14 to give a Rs 3,500 crore or Rs 35 billion guarantee before it transfers the plant to Microsoft.

Weak oil prices drag markets; Nifty ends below 7,400

Weak oil prices drag markets; Nifty ends below 7,400

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Financials were the top losers while oil shares also declined amid weak crude oil prices.

Govt paves way for Rs 50k-cr projects to set up chip fabs

Govt paves way for Rs 50k-cr projects to set up chip fabs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

For the past few weeks, the government has been in an overdrive, pushing stuck projects with the larger aim to improve the country's economic growth, which had fallen to a four-year low of 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of this financial year.

Pakistan should never consider India weak

Pakistan should never consider India weak

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

'Pakistan's recent utterances and tendency to use pinpricks to try our patience appear reminiscent of 1965. We are a strong nation, emerging stronger,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Pak protesters break barriers; target PM's residence, PTV, secretariat

Pak protesters break barriers; target PM's residence, PTV, secretariat

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Fresh clashes erupted on Monday morning between police and hundreds of anti-government protesters who forcibly entered the heavily-guarded Pakistan Secretariat in Islamabad after breaking its gate, hours after the powerful military asked all parties to peacefully resolve the political crisis.

The man who led Chennai's rescue effort

The man who led Chennai's rescue effort

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'Coordination between our 50 teams, each with a strength of 45 men, played a key role in rescuing flood-affected people in Chennai. In all, we succeeded in rescuing over 20,000 people.'

Didn't think Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure would last long: Meru

Didn't think Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure would last long: Meru

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Meru Cabs' founder says they were a traditional company.

Sensex hits fresh 16-mth high; auto stocks drive rally

Sensex hits fresh 16-mth high; auto stocks drive rally

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

On a weekly basis, the Sensex climbed 749.86 points or 2.69 per cent and the NSE Nifty soared 237.10 points or 2.76 per cent

'Action must be taken against Pakistan'

'Action must be taken against Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'A stronger response on the border, some action needs to be taken against Pakistan from where the terrorists come, and finally what needs to be done is to calm Kashmir down,' Lieutenant General D S Hooda (retd) -- the Northern Army Commander under whose watch the Indian Army conducted the 2016 surgical strikes -- tells Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.

Sensex slumps over 500 points as China rattles global stocks

Sensex slumps over 500 points as China rattles global stocks

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

BSE Bankex and Telecom indices led the fall.

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

What happens when a Delhi professor is given the rare opportunity to travel with the Pakistan army along the LoC? Find out in this fascinating excerpt from Happymon Jacob's book, The Line of Control: Travelling With The Indian And Pakistani Armies.

Antony's China visit was friendly but was it fruitful?

Antony's China visit was friendly but was it fruitful?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The Border Defence Cooperation Agreement with China needs closer scrutiny, says Rup Narayan Das.

How should India deal with Pakistan?

How should India deal with Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'We need to be in a perpetual state of aggression, and able to swiftly change the goal posts to keep Pakistan in a state of imbalance,' argues Sanjeev Nayyar.

Global banks make a beeline to invest in India's start-ups

Global banks make a beeline to invest in India's start-ups

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Foreign money has been pouring into India's fast-growing e-commerce sector, with investors ranging from Japan's Softbank Corp to Singapore's Temasek Holdings.

Twitter picks NYSE for IPO even as losses widen

Twitter picks NYSE for IPO even as losses widen

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Among the biggest winners of a successful IPO would be co-founder Evan Williams with a 12 per cent stake.

Fresh earthquake in Pakistan kills 15

Fresh earthquake in Pakistan kills 15

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

At least 15 people were killed on Saturday when a powerful 7.2-magnitude aftershock struck areas of southwest Pakistan devastated by a massive earthquake that claimed over 500 lives earlier this week.

One year in jail: Is there hope for Subrata Roy?

One year in jail: Is there hope for Subrata Roy?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The group needs to rustle up Rs 5,000 crore in cash and an equal amount in bank guarantees for bail.

Border clash: 'This is leading up to something horrible'

Border clash: 'This is leading up to something horrible'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The recent breach of ceasefire by Pakistan was aimed at infiltrating Lashkar-e-Tayiba cadres into Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the polls and to bring Kashmir issue back into limelight, as the neighbouring country was feeling isolated with the growing clout of India in the international forum, according to security experts.

iPhone 6 screen snag may delay its launch

iPhone 6 screen snag may delay its launch

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Suppliers to Apple Inc are scrambling to get enough screens ready for the new iPhone 6 smartphone as the need to redesign a key component disrupted panel production ahead of next month's expected launch, supply chain sources said.

'Hand' that rocked Rao's boat after conviction stays by Manmohan

'Hand' that rocked Rao's boat after conviction stays by Manmohan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

It is an open secret that Manmohan Singh is not a popular figure in the Congress, but Sonia's presence, support and strategy are proving a blessing for the good doctor. When P V Narasimha Rao ran into rough times, Sonia remained indifferent and the Congress had left him to the wolves, says Rasheed Kidwai, author of books on Sonia Gandhi and the Congress party.

An army is only as good as its officers!

An army is only as good as its officers!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'Our political leadership needs to grasp that there is a difference between a soldier, policeman, trained private security guard and a chowkidar, though all of them provide security.' 'The cross border raids by the army could not be taken by the Central Reserve Police Force, for sure!'

Modi's R-Day invite to Obama took US by surprise

Modi's R-Day invite to Obama took US by surprise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

'Our goal is to leave this relationship in a fundamentally different place than it was when President Obama took office and when Prime Minister Modi took office and we believe that we have a unique moment of opportunity to have that kind of breakthrough.'

The great Indian railways and a little app

The great Indian railways and a little app

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.

Will FY16 be the year of IPOs?

Will FY16 be the year of IPOs?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

If companies manage to raise Rs 10,000 crore, this will be the best year for IPOs since FY11.

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The State Department and the White House too said that the US expects Pakistan to take decisive action against terrorists operating from its soil.