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Two strong leaders, realistic talks

Two strong leaders, realistic talks

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Once again an Indian prime minister has realised that with Pakistan and China, things will not move as he wishes.

Moody's to upgrade India's rating in 2 years if reforms are 'tangible'

Moody's to upgrade India's rating in 2 years if reforms are 'tangible'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Moody's listed six agenda on the list of pending reforms -- land acquisition Bill, labour law reforms, significant infrastructure investment, tangible benefit from Make in India initiative, tax administration and PSU bank reforms

In November, Modi's dream of achche din finally became true

In November, Modi's dream of achche din finally became true

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

More people felt optimistic about their economic condition in November than in the same month a year ago, says Mahesh Vyas.

New to CIBIL score? 5 useful tips for you

New to CIBIL score? 5 useful tips for you

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Just like optimum blood pressure, sugar and the likes are the measure of your physical health, a good CIBIL score is a measure of your financial health and you must do the needful to keep your CIBIL score at a satisfactory level.

In historic visit, PM Modi signs 4 pacts with Sri Lanka

In historic visit, PM Modi signs 4 pacts with Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

India and Sri Lanka on Friday signed four agreements during Narendra Modi's maiden visit to the country, the first bilateral tour by an Indian premier in 28 years, with the prime minister announcing a slew of measures aimed at resetting ties with the strategic neighbour.

'BJP may have a lot of money, but their organisational resources are weak'

'BJP may have a lot of money, but their organisational resources are weak'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'Mamata is campaigning hard and not giving the BJP a walkover.'

BofA-ML sees RBI shoring up forex cover with rupee at 62 levels

BofA-ML sees RBI shoring up forex cover with rupee at 62 levels

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The report said the import cover has gone down to seven months, last seen in 1998 and hence, RBI will focus on recouping the reserves.

It won't be smooth sailing for Jyotiraditya in BJP

It won't be smooth sailing for Jyotiraditya in BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Unlike the Congress, the BJP is not a party that merely goes by family connections.' 'Scindia's future will depend on what he brings to the BJP table.' 'The BJP is also a party where vertical growth is mostly factored by RSS preferences.' 'To secure confidence of the saffron brotherhood, Scindia will have to be his grandmother's grandson and not his father's son,' notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Why TN tops in number of abandoned children

Why TN tops in number of abandoned children

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'The real reason is early marriage, which is prevalent in many parts of Tamil Nadu.' 'These girls are married off at 15 and by the age of 19 they have three children.' 'By the age of 21 they are separated and the children are abandoned.'

Is Brazil on time for 'safe' Olympics?

Is Brazil on time for 'safe' Olympics?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

All infrastructure for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will be ready before they begin in August, including a much-delayed metro line, Brazil's newly appointed Sports Minister Leonardo Picciani said in an interview on Wednesday.

India refuses to endorse BRI, mounts veiled attack on Pak

India refuses to endorse BRI, mounts veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

"Terrorism is an enemy of the basic human rights: of life, peace and prosperity," Swaraj said.

Street cheers end of tax terror

Street cheers end of tax terror

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The adjustment orders for AY2012, are expected between January and March 2016.

17 life lessons from Sardar Patel we MUST follow

17 life lessons from Sardar Patel we MUST follow

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

India is on Saturday observing the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a major role in the country's struggle for independence and subsequently guided its integration into a united, independent nation.

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Embrace a daily sport. Cook and eat your meals with love. Ditch the pills. Hydrate well.

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Companies have activated a comprehensive pandemic response plan with requisite risk mitigation protocols for keeping networks working as telecom is an essential service.

India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Doval

India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Doval

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Fragmented polity will make it impossible for India to realise its will because weak governments are unable to take hard decisions, the NSA said.

COVID-19: 'US braces for '9/11, Pearl Harbor moments'

COVID-19: 'US braces for '9/11, Pearl Harbor moments'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The death toll in the US due to coronavirus on Sunday crossed 9,500, which is three times more than the number of people who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

'Big guys r**e the economy'

'Big guys r**e the economy'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'When you forgive a farmer's loans there is this ideological economists lobby which says: 'That's socialism. And that's bad'.' 'But to forgive the loans of big people, so that they will be interested to invest further is capitalism and is good.'

How Xi plans China's world domination

How Xi plans China's world domination

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'Clarifying that modernisation of national defence and armed forces should be completed by 2035, Xi Jinping asserted the goal is to make the People's Liberation Army a "world class force" that "can fight and win" by 2050,' points out former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Rs 500, 1000 notes scrapped; ATMs, banks closed tomorrow

Rs 500, 1000 notes scrapped; ATMs, banks closed tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The people of India have 50 days, from November 10 to December 30, to deposit notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 in any Bank or Post Office.

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'If you look through the optics of BJP leader Kapil Mishra, he was standing with a deputy commissioner of police while giving a hate speech.' 'Immediately, the message goes down that the police is 'with us' so let's start rioting.'

Modi says working aggressively to make India easy for business

Modi says working aggressively to make India easy for business

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Modi tells global investors to invest in India.

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

It is advisable to stick to mid-caps with sustainable financial metrics rather than those offering the promise of faster growth.

Hyderabad to be under Centre's control?

Hyderabad to be under Centre's control?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The porposal is aimed at ensuring the safety of people of Seema-Andhra

Mumbai's 'Bhendi Bazaar' ready for a multi-million makeover

Mumbai's 'Bhendi Bazaar' ready for a multi-million makeover

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

South Mumbai's Bhendi Bazaar is all set for a much-needed transformation.

Revealed: Politics behind the long walk home

Revealed: Politics behind the long walk home

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The Centre and state governments bonded and then fell apart during the longest lockdown walk.

A tricky balancing act

A tricky balancing act

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The Indian government and RBI must keep foreign equity investors happy and avoid crushing growth expectations, notes Akash Prakash.

What India Inc expects from Modi2

What India Inc expects from Modi2

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.'

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

Must respect each other's core concerns: India to China

Must respect each other's core concerns: India to China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"Our relationship is so big that it is no longer a bilateral relationship. It has global dimensions," the report quoted Jaishankar as saying.

Order inflows: Where did this Rs 2.67 trillion go?

Order inflows: Where did this Rs 2.67 trillion go?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Over 93% of the orders in the year came from the central and state governments, PSUs, and NHAI.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

'Growth will happen only with higher govt spending'

'Growth will happen only with higher govt spending'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Slowing down of the economy was mainly due to the demonetisation shock...' 'If you cut off the oxygen supply to a patient in the ICU and the patient dies, the patient does not come alive again when you restore the oxygen supply.'

'You are in a crisis. You need to do things quickly'

'You are in a crisis. You need to do things quickly'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Unless we change and we see a change in the direction we are taking, times can only get worse.'

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'They want (the ownership and management of PSU banks) to pass into the hands of a private sector entity.' 'Ownership of these banks will go from the public sector to private sector.'

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A 15 per cent corporate tax rate for services companies in SEZs, setting up a fund for deep-tech startups and establishing clusters to demonstrate design-to-manufacturing capabilities of tech firms were some of the key demands made by the IT sector at the pre-Budget consultation on Monday. The participants shared their views and suggestions regarding Big Data, incentives for encouraging setting up of data centres, fiscal incentives for data localisation, incentives for pushing digital penetration in rural areas, and corporate guarantee to startups for competing with other nations.

Auto sales pick up during Diwali

Auto sales pick up during Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'Inquiries and bookings are at quite a healthy level.'

7 reasons why women make better entrepreneurs

7 reasons why women make better entrepreneurs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Women entrepreneurs view the world through different lenses, hence, execute things differently, says Mohana Nair.

'China is an opportunity and a challenge'

'China is an opportunity and a challenge'

Rediff.com5 May 2015

'We should not flatter ourselves that China is fixated on encircling India. She has greater goals, becoming the pre-eminent power in the world, and India as a major power is dealt with as part of that strategy.'

I'm all ears for suggestions that would benefit gaon, garib, kisan: Modi

I'm all ears for suggestions that would benefit gaon, garib, kisan: Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Modi is optimistic that the reforms will be passed soon.