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No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

India has reached a significant milestone on Friday (November 28) by achieving Rs 100 lakh crore or 100 trillion market cap.

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The renovations at the old hotels will be complete in two and a half years and tariffs will range between Rs 2,500 and Rs 4,000

Homebuyers turn to God for help in getting flats

Homebuyers turn to God for help in getting flats

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Thousands of homeowners across housing projects owned by Jaypee Infratech and the Amrapali Group are running out of options. Jaypee Infratech and Amrapali are among the 12 big corporate loan defaulters against which the RBI has ordered initiation of insolvency proceedings.

Football Extras: New-look Germany draw with Serbia

Football Extras: New-look Germany draw with Serbia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

US suspends aid to Thailand after coup

US suspends aid to Thailand after coup

Rediff.com24 May 2014

The United States has suspended its military aid to Thailand in the wake of a bloodless coup there, as chief of the US army called his Thai counterpart urging him to return the country to democratic rule.

Top level expat hiring picking up in India

Top level expat hiring picking up in India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Executive search firm MANCER Consulting CEO Satya D Sinha said that "the concept of expat hiring at top level management has always been prevalent across glob

'If slowdown prolongs we will start seeing casualties'

'If slowdown prolongs we will start seeing casualties'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'We are in the reverse gear and we are not there anywhere compared to the rest of the world'

Rahul Bajaj's quick ride back into the Licence Raj era

Rahul Bajaj's quick ride back into the Licence Raj era

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

These automotive companies were afraid of competition and made wrong accusations on grounds of safety.

Final verdict in Satyam case on April 9

Final verdict in Satyam case on April 9

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

n February 2009, the CBI took over the investigation.

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team on Monday, jumping and chanting "We Are The Champions" as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The two countries also asked all nations to stop cross-border movement of terrorists and asserted that a decisive collective response from the international community without 'double standards and selectivity' was required to combat the threat of terrorism.

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A decline in the real estate sector, rising debt and the company's alleged involvement in 2G scam caused damage to the business and its image.

CII calls on UK for business-friendly visa regime

CII calls on UK for business-friendly visa regime

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

As unemployment has gone up, countries have tightened their visas. We need to make sure there is no long-term impact, said CII.

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Tax expert Anil Rego answers readers' questions about how Finance Minister Piyush Goyal's Budget affects you.

'BJP is using Kovind only as a symbol'

'BJP is using Kovind only as a symbol'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'The BJP will never do anything substantial to empower Dalits.'

'I can make Dawood confess in 5 minutes'

'I can make Dawood confess in 5 minutes'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Former supercop Rakesh Maria on the challenges of fighting crime.

Rupee extends losses for 2nd day vs USD, down 10 paise

Rupee extends losses for 2nd day vs USD, down 10 paise

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Rupee is under pressure against the dollar say currency watchers.

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'Were they two yaars of yesteryears brought together again by fate?' 'Were they two crafty spies hoodwinking each other?' wonders B S Prakash.

World's 10 richest people, Mark Zuckerberg is the biggest gainer

World's 10 richest people, Mark Zuckerberg is the biggest gainer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The world's richest people have become poorer.

Russian hooligans see themselves as Kremlin foot soldiers

Russian hooligans see themselves as Kremlin foot soldiers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Ultra-nationalist and schooled in their country's historical grievances, Russian soccer hooligans see themselves as fighting the Kremlin's geopolitical battles in miniature when they clash with foreign fans at the Euro 2016 tournament.

India now less vulnerable to capital outflows: Fitch

India now less vulnerable to capital outflows: Fitch

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Drop in oil prices and the government's reform agenda has helped India to be out of the Fragile Five group

Raining discounts for property buyers this season

Raining discounts for property buyers this season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

With sentiment up, launch of new projects revives, though much dissent on whether this is a real return of a positive market

'Food security concerns should be addressed upfront in WTO'

'Food security concerns should be addressed upfront in WTO'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Addressing the food security concerns is important as India is still has 190 million hungry people, Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth said at an event organised by a global think-tank The Club of Rome.

Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

'The 'Off-with-Rajan's-head' brigade bases its arguments on mistaken beliefs, erroneous causalities, and even downright prejudice.'

'People don't realise if there's no T20s, Test cricket will die'

'People don't realise if there's no T20s, Test cricket will die'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

India's team director Ravi Shastri has agreed with former captain Rahul Dravid's views on not having too many bilateral ODI and T20 matches and said there should be more emphasis on the World Cup for the limited overs formats of the game.

Tata Group is India's most valuable brand

Tata Group is India's most valuable brand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

SBI comes second and Bharti Airtel is third

Rupee recovers 7 paise, ends at 68.23

Rupee recovers 7 paise, ends at 68.23

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

There's sustained demand for the American currency from importers and banks

Messi to come out of international retirement

Messi to come out of international retirement

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Lionel Messi announced on Friday that he wants to return to play for the national team, reversing his decision to retire earlier this year. Messi said in June that he would not play for Argentina again after the team lost to Chile in the final of the Copa America.

Perform or take VRS, don't sit on files: Gadkari warns officials

Perform or take VRS, don't sit on files: Gadkari warns officials

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

In a stern 'perform or take VRS' warning to officials sitting on files, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asked them not to become obstacles in the way of India achieving world class infrastructure.

Why go abroad to study?

Why go abroad to study?

Rediff.com26 May 2018

These institutes, while expensive, are a viable alternative to studying abroad.

G20 meeting: India defended climate change red lines

G20 meeting: India defended climate change red lines

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Decisions at a G20 meet are not added to the UN climate negotiations.

Remembering Mrinal-da

Remembering Mrinal-da

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Mrinal Datta Chaudhuri, MDC to his students, was beyond compare -- the stuff of tales and legends at the Delhi School of Economics. He was also a good intuitive economist.

India catches fancy of Big Four global heads

India catches fancy of Big Four global heads

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

KPMG's global board will meet in India next week

Global billionaire population to cross 3,800 by 2020

Global billionaire population to cross 3,800 by 2020

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

There is one billionaire for every three million people on the planet.

Prohibition will fail in Bihar as it has in Gujarat

Prohibition will fail in Bihar as it has in Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Its three primary effects are to send the alcohol economy underground (depriving the state of revenue), to criminalise the casual drinker and to criminalise the police,' says Aakar Patel.

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

What will it take for India to be a superpower

What will it take for India to be a superpower

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'There is an insistence that the government bring about reforms if India is to succeed. The fact is that many nations have done reforms, but are not Great Powers,' says Aakar Patel.

Mexico backs India's bid for NSG membership

Mexico backs India's bid for NSG membership

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

India on Thursday secured Mexico's backing in its bid to become member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group as it aggressively scouted for support ahead of a crucial meeting of the 48-nation nuclear trading bloc in Vienna.

Gujarat HC orders shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and SEZ

Gujarat HC orders shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and SEZ

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The Rs 56,000-crore (Rs 560 billion) Adani Group on Monday received a major blow from the Gujarat High Court, which ordered a shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), located in Mundra, Kutch district, with immediate effect.

Cong's media blitz to publicise food ordinance, development

Cong's media blitz to publicise food ordinance, development

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The Congress is planning a high-pitch media blitzkrieg in the run up to the assembly and general elections on the twin agenda of governance and development as opposed to the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to push for Hindutva.