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Lyching, farmer issues rock both houses of Parliament

Lyching, farmer issues rock both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The issue of lynchings resonated in the Rajya Sabha; while in the Lok Sabha, the Opposition accused the government of not being sensitive towards farmers' issues.

Sheena Bora Trial: The cop still can't remember

Sheena Bora Trial: The cop still can't remember

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

In the witness box, on bald embarrassing display, was not just Sub-Inspector Ganesh Dalvi, but the entire system of police investigation too.

Here's how to make India easy for business

Here's how to make India easy for business

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The 2015 World Bank group's Doing Business index ranked India at 142, down from 140, which it was the year before.

In marathon speech, Modi takes on Congress

In marathon speech, Modi takes on Congress

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Replying to a debate on Motion of Thanks on the President's Address which was adopted by the House later amid walkout by Congress, he replied point-by-point to the issues raised by the Opposition, including surgical strikes and allocations for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, agriculture sector and for Scheduled Castes. Opposition had moved 190 amendments to the Motion which were negated.

Should you buy the Moto Turbo for Rs 40k?

Should you buy the Moto Turbo for Rs 40k?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Moto Turbo possesses a screen with class leading resolution but falls short on being a market leader. Should you be buying it then? Himanshu Juneja reviews the latest Moto...

LG G Flex 2: Difficult to hardsell

LG G Flex 2: Difficult to hardsell

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Review of LG's latest premium phone

'RBI should have started cutting rates from October'

'RBI should have started cutting rates from October'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Bank credit growth, still sluggish, could see a rise if the Reserve Bank of India decides to cut interest rates, believes Ashima Goyal.

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

What is it about Arohan that puts it in the top league of microfinance institutions in the country?

Should you buy iPhone SE for Rs 39k?

Should you buy iPhone SE for Rs 39k?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

By bringing in top notch hardware in the celebrated iPhone 5s chassis, Apple has been able to repackage new wine in an old bottle. Himanshu Juneja weighs the pros and cons of the latest from the Apple stable

Samsung Galaxy Alpha: The Rs 40k-pricing disappoints

Samsung Galaxy Alpha: The Rs 40k-pricing disappoints

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a very capable phone, and sales should pick up pace if the company decides to move quickly and brings the price to a more realistic level of about Rs 35,000, says Himanshu Juneja.

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

In insight into PNS Ghazi, the Pakistan Navy's prized submarine that now lies embedded in the Vizag seabed about 1.5 nautical miles from the breakwaters.

Should you buy Xiaomi Mi4 64GB for Rs 24,000?

Should you buy Xiaomi Mi4 64GB for Rs 24,000?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A few critical shortcomings and a possible pricing blunder on the 64 GB (Rs 23,999) capacity model might just take the wind out of the sales of Xiaomi's latest offering.

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A successor to Mi 4, the 'i' in 4i reflects Xiaomi's focus on India even as the Chinese company is losing ground to Apple on home turf.

Bureaucrats to boardrooms: Murthy on India's remarkable journey

Bureaucrats to boardrooms: Murthy on India's remarkable journey

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

India has made a remarkable journey from a top-down system of economic decision-making to one that unleashed our entrepreneurial spirits but the next big jump lies in enhancing the quality of our tale.

'We can create a more equal world'

'We can create a more equal world'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan introduced their daughter Maxima to the world with a beautiful and thoughtful letter.

How does a falling rupee affect you?

How does a falling rupee affect you?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

There are some advantages of a falling rupee.

Sony Xperia X @49k: Baffling price this!

Sony Xperia X @49k: Baffling price this!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

For a phone which is marred with heating issues, does not provide a Quad HD display, is incapable of recording 4K videos, and whose camera performance in general is not in the league of flagships, Himanshu Juneja wonders if Sony has once again got is pricing all wrong.

Ghee, butter, cheese, eggs: Yes! Sugar, carbs: NO!

Ghee, butter, cheese, eggs: Yes! Sugar, carbs: NO!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'When I give advice to my Indian relatives they are shocked.' 'I tell them to eat butter again and eggs and all that stuff.' And eat only so much rice.' 'Instead of having three chapattis, have one.' A must-read interview!

Nets in the sky and traps on the ground

Nets in the sky and traps on the ground

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

China has been keeping tabs on the restive Tibet province through a 'grid' system and some 600 'convenience police posts' armed with high-tech equipment that monitor the daily life of the citizens of Lhasa and other Tibetan towns. Worse, 'volunteer security groups' known as 'Red Armband Patrols' are roaming around in order to get more information and 'classify' each and every citizen, says Claude Arpi

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Few top honchos of India Inc did very well in 2014.

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Full transcript of President Obama's speech at the Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi.

As the markets hit new highs, look to take profits

As the markets hit new highs, look to take profits

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Keep exit plans handy, D-day could be the second week of August, writes Sonali Ranade in Market Notes.

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