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Centre drops plan for airport privatisation

Centre drops plan for airport privatisation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A ministry spokesperson said he wasn't aware of the development.

'India Inc's social responsibility is just to whitewash sins'

'India Inc's social responsibility is just to whitewash sins'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

'The Indian state is very benevolent when it comes to corporates,' says Tom Thomas, chief executive officer of Praxis, and convenor of CRW India.

Traders turn bearish as gold loses glitter

Traders turn bearish as gold loses glitter

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

This has steered a rally in global equities and dollar Index also ticked higher, trading near its four year high.

Barca fans boo coach but players rally behind him

Barca fans boo coach but players rally behind him

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has decried the fans who booed manager Luis Enrique and the players in Sunday's laboured 2-1 home win over Leganes in La Liga as having a short-term memory.

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Some examples that show we may be call for introspection, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Unless someone is to be hanged, evicted': CJI Ranjan Gogoi on urgent hearings

'Unless someone is to be hanged, evicted': CJI Ranjan Gogoi on urgent hearings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

"We will work out the parameters then we will see as to how mentioning will be done," he said.

What Naipaul understood and Vajpayee didn't

What Naipaul understood and Vajpayee didn't

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

In any institution that has a passionate ideology, the moderate is always vulnerable to the person who is more extreme, because that is what the supporters want.

'We will stop the Vibrant Gujarat summit'

'We will stop the Vibrant Gujarat summit'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

'The Gujarat model which is being shown is not the right picture.' 'Farmers are not getting their dues, youth are unemployed and factories have shut shop.'

The Great Election Funding Fiddle

The Great Election Funding Fiddle

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

'The anonymous electoral bonds means that political affiliations will be even harder to ascertain for the voter or the minority shareholder.' 'The government of the day will, of course, know, exactly which corporate is making donations to which party.' 'Hence, the government will be in a wonderful position to exert "moral pressure" on corporates which make donations to Opposition parties.'

Bill to protect rights of surrogate mothers cleared

Bill to protect rights of surrogate mothers cleared

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

To prevent exploitation of women, especially those in rural and tribal areas, the government has prohibited foreigners from commissioning surrogacy in the country and has drafted this comprehensive legislation.

Markets shrug off Brexit impact but will it last?

Markets shrug off Brexit impact but will it last?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Traders are waiting for the earnings season to kick off.

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Our preparation is based on ICMR projections, whatever preparations we have to make.' 'If they project around 70,000 is the maximum number of hospital cases by mid-May or May 30, we are preparing accordingly -- how many people will need hospitalisation.'

2016 was the worst year yet for Syrian children

2016 was the worst year yet for Syrian children

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

A new Unicef report reveals that more than 650 children died as military conflicts and political games in the embattled country waged on for the sixth year.

I understand Hindu religion better than BJP: Rahul

I understand Hindu religion better than BJP: Rahul

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'I am not a Hinduwadi leader, but a nationalist leader. I am a leader of every religion, every caste, every language and every class'

Time to worry about India's economic future

Time to worry about India's economic future

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

'Concerns about India's future are hampering private investment.' 'If the private sector sees strategy, teams and execution on these issues, this will inspire confidence in India.' 'This should be our main strategy for 2017,' says Ajay Shah.

Can AAP stop Modi?

Can AAP stop Modi?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Even a 6 percent vote-share would make AAP an important player on the national scene. The key lies in strategically concentrating AAP's vote, especially in the cities, so that it can break Narendra Modi's momentum, besides defeating an already weak Congress, says Praful Bidwai.

RSS like Muslim Brotherhood, says Rahul in UK; BJP hits back

RSS like Muslim Brotherhood, says Rahul in UK; BJP hits back

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

"The RSS is trying to change the nature of India. Other parties haven't tried to capture India's institutions," he said.

On strike, at play: The two faces of France

On strike, at play: The two faces of France

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

As football fans arrive to watch Euro 2016, France's trade unions have undertaken a series of strikes to provoke a make-or-break situation. Claude Arpi encounters both Gallic beauty and ugliness in the country of his birth.

Is Maharashtra's new internal security law draconian?

Is Maharashtra's new internal security law draconian?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Want to live in Maharashtra, follow these eight rules or get jailed. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com on the proposed Maharashtra Protection of Internal Security Act.

Brexit: Bear shadow on India Inc

Brexit: Bear shadow on India Inc

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Firms to find alternative export routes or face increased trade barriers

'Jobs are not a problem in India'

'Jobs are not a problem in India'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'If we chose to do the right things, it is possible to avoid job losses at a mass scale,' ABB MD Sanjeev Sharma tells Raghu Krishnan.

China desperate to dethrone India from top slot in diamond polish

China desperate to dethrone India from top slot in diamond polish

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

India's long-held position as the world's top diamond polisher is being challenged by soaring output from China.

'India is 15th in insurance premium volume'

'India is 15th in insurance premium volume'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Insurance falls from 14 position in 2013; insurance penetration falls to 3.9%.

10 apps to help you through pregnancy

10 apps to help you through pregnancy

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Track your daily sleep patterns, count calories, research treatment options and even monitor your heart rate.

Modi's Jayapur: Adarsh yes, but work's far from over

Modi's Jayapur: Adarsh yes, but work's far from over

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Jayapur, adopted by the prime minister, is reaping the benefits of his endorsement, causing resentment in villages nearby, says Manavi Kapur.

Swanky railway stations in India? A forgotten promise

Swanky railway stations in India? A forgotten promise

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

If we can adhere to those standards, most passengers will be happy.

Subdued IIP growth, rise in retail inflation worry India Inc

Subdued IIP growth, rise in retail inflation worry India Inc

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The consumer durables segment declined by 23.4 per cent in June, as against a dip of 10.1 per cent a year ago.

Acche Din seems to have receded further and further

Acche Din seems to have receded further and further

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

'Our prime minister has set a scorching pace. He's logged more airline miles than professional airline pilots... On his regular visits to Delhi, he has also signed files galore.' 'How much of this activity has translated into useful action on the ground,' asks Devangshu Datta.

Is there a message in DRDO chief's exit?

Is there a message in DRDO chief's exit?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

By removing Avinash Chander last week, the government has chosen to sacrifice the organisation's most potent symbol of success

Here's how Jaitley's on course to meet FY19 fiscal deficit target

Here's how Jaitley's on course to meet FY19 fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

However, independent economists are not as gung-ho as the finance ministry over the likelihood of deficit target being met this time around, says Indivjal Dhasmana.

Economic growth: Adding some water to the milk!

Economic growth: Adding some water to the milk!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In the year since UPA went out, the GDP has grown a mere 0.5 per cent, but this government claims a healthy GDP growth of 7.4 per cent allowing it to ecstatically claim outpacing China, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Why economists are against deferring fiscal goals

Why economists are against deferring fiscal goals

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Economists have cautioned that any deferment of the government's fiscal goals would prove counter-productive and raise the interest payment burden.

Britain helped in Op Bluestar to secure defence deal?

Britain helped in Op Bluestar to secure defence deal?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

It may be a case of history repeating itself as the defence company at the heart of parliamentary queries over Britain's involvement in Operation Bluestar is none other than AgustaWestland, which recently lost out on a lucrative contract to supply helicopters to India over allegations of corruption.

2,000 Nokia workers opt for a golden handshake: Sources

2,000 Nokia workers opt for a golden handshake: Sources

Rediff.com10 May 2014

The Department refused to allow transfer of the plant till the dues claimed by the department are not remitted by the company.

Who benefits from the Sino-Pakistan corridor?

Who benefits from the Sino-Pakistan corridor?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The CPEC poses a clear and imminent danger to Indian security interests, says Kulbir Krishan.

India is capable of building large aircraft: Boeing

India is capable of building large aircraft: Boeing

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

India has got the money and workforce, but no Indian firm has so far decided to do it

California dreaming

California dreaming

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Silicon Valley is at the heart of the transformation of the global economy -- which has both winners and losers, writes Ajit Balakrishnan.

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter.

Hardship set to linger

Hardship set to linger

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

With cash -- the primary medium of exchange -- all but disappearing, it is now unlikely that the expected fillip to demand on account of a good monsoon and proceeds from the Seventh Pay Commission payout will materialise.

Make a non-Gandhi Cong prez, dares Modi; Rahul targets govt on note-ban, Rafale

Make a non-Gandhi Cong prez, dares Modi; Rahul targets govt on note-ban, Rafale

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Gandhi said the BJP, in power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003, is only working for a few rich people.