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Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

If international crude oil prices zoom past the current level of about $90 per barrel and move towards $100 and beyond, middle-class consumers are not going to keep quiet about their discomfort, points out Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.

3 big-ticket divestments: Govt to sell stake in BPCL, SCI, Concor

3 big-ticket divestments: Govt to sell stake in BPCL, SCI, Concor

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

At the same time, the Cabinet approved reducing government's stake in select PSUs such as IOC to below 51 per cent while continuing to retain management control.

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Paytm employee, who tested positive for the contagious disease with flu like symptoms on Wednesday, came in touch with 91 people in Gurgaon, an official said, citing his counterpart in the suburban town.

COVID crisis: PM readies roadmap for Atmanirbhar Bharat

COVID crisis: PM readies roadmap for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

India's goal of self-reliance has been paramount in the policy and practice of the country. The COVID-19 crisis gave us lessons on how to speed up efforts in that direction, he said.

India to host Mrs World

India to host Mrs World

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The region constituted more than 31percent of the segment's total sales volume in 2016.

India needs more reform, not less

India needs more reform, not less

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

'If we don't want to be the poorest large economy even in 2030, we need to be doing very much more than is being attempted.'

Coal India rushes to supply power plants with critically low stocks

Coal India rushes to supply power plants with critically low stocks

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The company has also advised power firms to use trucks to carry coal from remote mines, like the Amrapali open cast pit in eastern Jharkhand state.

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Huge demand for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain has helped the Index touch a five year high recently.

Dell to extend business in India

Dell to extend business in India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

US computer maker Dell Inc plans to extend its business in India but would use Malaysia as the hub for capturing the Asian market.

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Women's voices are too high or too low, or they are seen as too short or too tall, or too fat or too thin, to be great leaders.' 'These judgments wear us down.'

India's mobile customers base hits 774 million

India's mobile customers base hits 774 million

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

BSNL, Tata Teleservices and Reliance Communications, who also provide GSM technology-based services, are not part of the report.

Bike buyers upgrade to pricier variants amid economic uncertainty

Bike buyers upgrade to pricier variants amid economic uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

In September, sales of 125cc models - that include the Hero Glamour, Splendor, Pulsar 125, Victor Star City, among others - grew by a whopping 30 per cent over the same period a year ago to 305,615 units.

Mukesh Ambani's personal firms also selling assets to cut debt

Mukesh Ambani's personal firms also selling assets to cut debt

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Bankers said as part of its debt reduction plan, Canada's Brookfield-sponsored India Infrastructure Trust acquired a pipeline for Rs 13,000 crore from East West Pipeline Ltd, an arm of Reliance Industries Holding Private Ltd, and all the liabilities are now off the subsidiary's books.

Why this general's visit to India was so important

Why this general's visit to India was so important

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Thailand's importance to India's Act East policy is too significant to be overlooked.

India to be Caterpillar's global hub

India to be Caterpillar's global hub

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

US construction equipment major Caterpillar Inc plans to source products from India for its overseas markets as part of strategies to make the local subsidiary a global sourcing hub, a top company official said.

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bharti Global is planning to put up more satellites and has set a stiff deadline to launch commercial Internet services by October in the UK, Alaska, northern Russia and northern Europe.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

'What investors want is stability'

'What investors want is stability'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'Hope they don't tinker around with capital gains tax in any way.'

If you can't compete with Taj, Oberoi, don't come to India: COO, Accor

If you can't compete with Taj, Oberoi, don't come to India: COO, Accor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Accor president and chief operating officer Yann Caillere is delighted to have, after some initial hiccups, finally found the right partners in India for developing hotels to be run under its brand.

Meet Atul Singh, Coca-Cola India boss

Meet Atul Singh, Coca-Cola India boss

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Singh, who is now the company's president for the east, central and south China division, steps into the shoes of Sanjiv Gupta.

Now, high value IT work for India!

Now, high value IT work for India!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

More US companies are likely to shift production of their high-value software products to Indian firms, which, they believe, can deliver quality products at a much faster pace, an industry expert said.

Is Gurugram going the Kolkata way?

Is Gurugram going the Kolkata way?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Militant labour policies compounded a poor security environment for capital in West Bengal and encouraged the business community to relocate. constraining the private sector's right to hire freely could well be the coup de grace. As with Calcutta/Kolkata, it will probably take a decade for Gurgaon/Gurugram to feel the difference, says Kanika Datta.

Lessons learnt from Goa's Gudi Padwa

Lessons learnt from Goa's Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'We must not forget who we are and what courage and bravery were shown by our ancestors to bring us closer to the freedom we enjoy today,' says Tarun Vijay after attending the Gudi Padwa in Goa.

Varana: Making London's richest fall in love with India's traditions

Varana: Making London's richest fall in love with India's traditions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Indian fashion, mostly, has been either inexpensive streetwear or wedding wear lacking elegance Varana brings. Kishore Singh drops by the brand's flagship store on London's iconic Dover Street.

The implications of President Park's state visit to India

The implications of President Park's state visit to India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

South Korean President Park Geun-hye's visit to India will enhance economic and military ties between the two countries and give the relationship a strategic dimension, says Jiye Kim.

Karnataka celebrates Tipu Jayanti amid massive security

Karnataka celebrates Tipu Jayanti amid massive security

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Tipu was a ruler of the erstwhile kingdom of Mysore and considered an implacable enemy of the British East India Company.

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Artificially intelligent smartphones will be able to offer solutions and suggestions based on user behaviour.

Porsche to bring Cayenne Diesel to India

Porsche to bring Cayenne Diesel to India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

The new Porsche Cayenne Diesel will not come to the Middle East and Asia right away, but talks are underway with Germany to attempt to secure the vehicle for this market, Porsche said in a statement

IMA seeks Vardhan's explanation over Coronil launch

IMA seeks Vardhan's explanation over Coronil launch

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The Indian Medical Association on Monday expressed shock over the 'blatant lie of World Health Organisation certification' for Patanjali's Coronil tablet, which the company claims is an evidence-based medicine to fight COVID-19, and demanded an explanation from Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan in whose presence the medicine was launched.

India Inc displays pricing muscle in Q4

India Inc displays pricing muscle in Q4

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Premiumisation, improving demand aid realisation growth at most large firms

US firm to hire 250 employees in India

US firm to hire 250 employees in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

New Jersey-based Torry Harris Business Solutions, a leading provider of services in the middleware technology space, on Wednesday said it is planning to hire 250 professionals in India by the third quarter of the calendar year 2006.

Cisco to cut 5,500 jobs globally, India may feel the heat

Cisco to cut 5,500 jobs globally, India may feel the heat

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Cisco, which employs about 73,000 people worldwide, has warned against a 'challenging macro environment'

Suvendu files nomination against Mamata in Nandigram

Suvendu files nomination against Mamata in Nandigram

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari filed his nomination on Friday from the Nandigram seat against his mentor-turned-adversary Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, and said he was '100 per cent' confident of his victory.

In Parl, Shah regrets Naga civilian killings; says probe underway

In Parl, Shah regrets Naga civilian killings; says probe underway

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The SIT has been constituted and has been directed to complete the probe within a month, Shah said.

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance. This plurality of our society has come through assimilation of ideas over centuries. Secularism and inclusion are a matter of faith for us. It is our composite culture which makes us into one nation.

Twitter appoints Taranjeet Singh to head India business

Twitter appoints Taranjeet Singh to head India business

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Taranjeet Singh has been appointed the India Business Head of Twitter as the micro blogging site looks to enhance revenues from one of the world's biggest Internet markets.

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'He cooked chicken curry and so because of him, curries entered the British royal kitchens.' 'Eventually, he became a political advisor to the queen.' 'This guy was disrupting the royal household. It sent shockwaves...' Ali Fazal on his character Abdul Karim and working with acting legend Judi Dench.

Google turns 18, unveils products designed for India

Google turns 18, unveils products designed for India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Google announced a new Wi-Fi platform called Google Station, a video app called 'YouTube Go' and an offline feature for Chrome web browser and faster loading in Google Play on 2G network

Korean engg firms plan base in India

Korean engg firms plan base in India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005