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Fall in exports arrested, looking at slow and steady growth: Minister

Fall in exports arrested, looking at slow and steady growth: Minister

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

"At the moment, the fall is arrested (and it) is very clear. The growth is happening. We will only be looking at the steady growth. It may be slow but steady," Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told reporters in New Delhi.

Morarji had declined to accept inquiry commission's report: Declassified files

Morarji had declined to accept inquiry commission's report: Declassified files

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

He also re-opened the issue of a fresh enquiry about the mysterious disappearance of Netaji and felt it would be more effective to have an investigative inquiry by experts to find out the reality.

Centre to build memorial for Netaji, 25 more files declassified

Centre to build memorial for Netaji, 25 more files declassified

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The documents consist of five files each from the Prime Minister's Office and Home Ministry, and 15 files from Ministry of External Affairs pertaining to the period between 1956 and 2009.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

How Indian banks are getting ready to avoid fraud, enhance security

How Indian banks are getting ready to avoid fraud, enhance security

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Experts say the recent Rs 14,000-crore PNB fraud could have been avoided had there been an integration of PNB's CBS with its SWIFT system

How Infosys plans to earn $20 billion revenue

How Infosys plans to earn $20 billion revenue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Design thinking refers to solving traditional tech problems using newer, different and innovative methods

What Dalal Street expects from Modi2

What Dalal Street expects from Modi2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Most brokerages have maintained their Sensex and Nifty targets as they believe there is little room for further re-rating in the backdrop of weak earnings.

Premium products, online sales to drive Coke in India

Premium products, online sales to drive Coke in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The nearly Rs 15,000-crore India unit of Coca-Cola derives the bulk of its revenue from its core business of selling cola drinks

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

At $2.6 trillion, the Indian economy is currently ranked sixth in the world behind the US, China, Japan, Germany and the UK.

PM dedicates Natl Inst of Siddha to natio

PM dedicates Natl Inst of Siddha to natio

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

Though the Institute was jointly opened by the central and state governments, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa boycotted the opening.

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Agriculture, social services, education, defence and so on will be brought into the digital fold and every gram panchayat will be connected to the internet.

'Note ban's real impact will come in Q4'

'Note ban's real impact will come in Q4'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Pronab Sen, the government's former chief statistician, says contrary to perception, GDP growth won't be drastically hit in the present quarter.

In new year message, Sikka, Premji talk of challenges ahead

In new year message, Sikka, Premji talk of challenges ahead

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

In new year message, Sikka warns staff of automation, Premji talks of Wipro's core values

Google woos Indian publishers

Google woos Indian publishers

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

GDP growth will continue, but challenges remain

GDP growth will continue, but challenges remain

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The BJP still does not have a majority in Upper House of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, and this will pose hurdles to the party's legislative reform agenda

Dial AMBER if you need an ambulance

Dial AMBER if you need an ambulance

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

AMBER brings you the nearest ambulance and alerts your preferred hospital and family members

India plans defence against IP invaders

India plans defence against IP invaders

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

India is publishing a bulky encyclopaedia, running into 30 million pages, which would extensively cover its vast traditional knowledge as part of efforts to keep out Intellectual Property invaders from patenting its indigenous wealth.

Does pan-India launch of Rythu Bandhu scheme make sense?

Does pan-India launch of Rythu Bandhu scheme make sense?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Telangana govt currently provides the state's 5.83 million farmers an income support of Rs 4,000 per acre per season, irrespective of the size of their land holding

7 of 10 Indian professionals prefer flexi-work

7 of 10 Indian professionals prefer flexi-work

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

New Microsoft study finds a majority of the millennial workforce are open to digital workspaces.

PF, pension and insurance claims will be settled in 20 days

PF, pension and insurance claims will be settled in 20 days

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The government has reduced the stipulated period for settlement of various claims like PF withdrawal, pension and insurance by the retirement fund body EPFO to 20 days from the existing 30 days.

Amid industry gloom, some life insurers see rise in profits

Amid industry gloom, some life insurers see rise in profits

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

HDFC Life, which posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 281.83 crore (Rs 2.81 billion) for the quarter ended June compared with Rs 11.92 crore (Rs 119.2 million) in corresponding period last year (according to HDFC's first quarter results), has diversified its distribution mix.

TV had a good year in 2018

TV had a good year in 2018

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

'Through the year, we heard many talk about the increasing time spent on digital. But 93% of all video consumption happens on TV,' points out Partho Dasgupta, CEO, BARC India.

Government may eliminate taxman's discretion, lower stamp duty

Government may eliminate taxman's discretion, lower stamp duty

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

The government is beefing up enforcement against tax cheats in real estate sector, says Panagariya

Investors going beyond wallet businesses into last mile solutions

Investors going beyond wallet businesses into last mile solutions

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Mobile payments alone gathered close to $1.51 billion in the year 2017 through 13 rounds of funding, according to data compiled by Tracxn

Plans to patent 30,000 herbs

Plans to patent 30,000 herbs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Chennai-based Central Research Institute for Siddha is seeking patents for 30,000 Indian medicinal compositions and herbs, besides taking steps to digitise 10,000 formulae for treating various ailments.

Cisco chief confident Modi is good for India's growth

Cisco chief confident Modi is good for India's growth

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

John Chambers said India may become top BRICS nation under Modi

Dynamatic and the long road to 'Make in India'

Dynamatic and the long road to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Starting as a maker of hydraulic pumps, the Bengaluru-based company graduated to components for automakers like BMW and Audi, and then Airbus and Boeing

PNB fraud could have been prevented if only...

PNB fraud could have been prevented if only...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Use of blockchain technology will ensure that banks will not be blindsided like in the case of the Nirav Modi-Mehul Choksi blowout at PNB, says Raghu Mohan.

Indian customers are biggest victims of banking frauds

Indian customers are biggest victims of banking frauds

Rediff.com30 May 2018

One of every four people in the 27-37-year age group, the most prolific in using digital banking apps, reported a fraud in the past year

Freedom from the <i>cablewallah</i>!

Freedom from the cablewallah!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

BJP manifesto promises land to Dalits, houses to poor in Punjab

BJP manifesto promises land to Dalits, houses to poor in Punjab

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Union Minister Arun Jaitley while releasing the document said BJP's manifesto is particularly aimed at improving the social infrastructure in Punjab, even as he slammed Congress for its policies which he alleged paved way for militancy in Punjab in 1980s and termed its 2002-2007 tenure in power as "most dishonest and corrupt".

Ericsson sees $27bn revenue from 5G for India, but at a cost

Ericsson sees $27bn revenue from 5G for India, but at a cost

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

While everybody is talking about the vast potential of 5G, the uptake of such services in India depends on operators getting around 100 Mhz 5G spectrum. At the reserve price proposed by Trai, getting this spectrum will cost a telco around Rs 490 billion. Which amount could be difficult for operators to mop up, given the financial stress they are undergoing, says Kiran Rathee.

PCs, not low-cost devices, to rule: Intel

PCs, not low-cost devices, to rule: Intel

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

The world's largest chip maker, Intel Corp on Friday said that personal computers would continue to dominate as more applications get digitised, even as low cost access devices like Simputer would play a small role in computer penetration across the

50 lakh manuscripts neglected: survey

50 lakh manuscripts neglected: survey

Rediff.com26 Mar 2005

This makes India the largest storehouse of the 'records of yore' in the world. And the count is not the final tally, says Sudha Gopalakrishnan, director of the mission. The digitisation of the survey began from January 15 this year.

Real benefit of GST will be visible in 12-18 months

Real benefit of GST will be visible in 12-18 months

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

GST making you anxious? Here is a fact-check on how new tax will impact you.

Now, TV programmes on Google!

Now, TV programmes on Google!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Google Inc is on an innovative spree. After digitising libraries, launching free Internet-telephone through its website, it is now tuning into the world's favourite medium: television.

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Fund managers weren't too worried in 2014, as it was a year of positive surprises.

'We are ardent believers of digital first'

'We are ardent believers of digital first'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Sanjay Jalona, CEO & MD of LTI says the push would be to increase digital business and look at outcomes in projects for customers.

Here's a cyber security roadmap for the financial sector

Here's a cyber security roadmap for the financial sector

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Traditionally, financial institutions have operated risk functions in silos. However, the nature of unknown threats today requires industry participants to work together, says Vikram Limaye.

Biggest threat the India Inc faces

Biggest threat the India Inc faces

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

New risks have been identified, which include risk of non-compliance, business investment risk and legal regulatory risk.