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US welcomes India's recent economic reforms

US welcomes India's recent economic reforms

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The Obama Administration is encouraged by recent steps taken by the governments of India and Pakistan to initiate closer trade and commercial ties.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

Remdesivir black-market thrives as Covid cases rise

Remdesivir black-market thrives as Covid cases rise

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Artificial shortages and brazen hawking of the drug on the streets at 15 times the normal price rule the day as the official machinery tries desperately to stamp out the parallel market, reports Sohini Das

'Hardik has ticked all the boxes as captain'

'Hardik has ticked all the boxes as captain'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Hardik has done very well and I have been impressed by his leadership.' 'His approach is in line with a modern-style of leadership which is collaborative.'

Cricketers who benefit from Sachin Tendulkar's retirement

Cricketers who benefit from Sachin Tendulkar's retirement

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

There's now a big brand endorsement opportunity for the icon's colleagues.

Netanyahu calls on rival Gantz to form unity govt

Netanyahu calls on rival Gantz to form unity govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

With nearly 95 per cent of votes counted Thursday, Gantz's Blue and White party stood at 33 seats in Israel's 120-seat Parliament. Netanyahu's Likud stood at 32 seats.

China's Xi finally congratulates Biden on victory

China's Xi finally congratulates Biden on victory

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Xi said he hopes that the two sides will uphold the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, focus on cooperation, manage differences, advance the healthy and stable development of China-US ties, and join hands with other countries and the international community to promote the noble cause of world peace and development.

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Patanjali's packet milk to be lower than competitor brands by Rs 2 a litre

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

They help volunteers 'volunteer'!

They help volunteers 'volunteer'!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Those In Need bridges the gap between volunteers and NGOs looking for the right candidates, says Sneha Bhattacharjee.

10 years later, Mamata discovers different Nandigram

10 years later, Mamata discovers different Nandigram

Rediff.com2 May 2021

She faced off against former disciple-turned-defector Suvendu Adhikari in a very different contest. It's not land acquisition, but an ego clash that has acquired, tragically, communal overtones, explains Kanika Datta.

Amazon announces $250 mn fund for SMEs in India

Amazon announces $250 mn fund for SMEs in India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

E-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday announced a $250 million (about Rs 1,873 crore) fund that will focus on digitising small and medium businesses, and driving innovation in the areas of agri-tech and health-tech in India. "Small and medium sized businesses are often the engine and the lifeblood of economies and I think it's true in India as well. "And we are very passionate about trying to enable acceleration of SMBs in fuelling innovation and the economy in India," Amazon Web Services CEO Andrew Jassy said.

'Amul has never misused people's faith'

'Amul has never misused people's faith'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

'Amul has never replaced premium ingredients with cheap ones.'

Taj to develop two hotels in China

Taj to develop two hotels in China

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The Indian Hotels Company Ltd, operator of the Taj brands of hotels, on Monday formed a joint venture with Yunnan Tourism Co Ltd to develop and manage two hotels in China's Yunnan province.

Another French Revolution in India's sports goods sector

Another French Revolution in India's sports goods sector

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Two French sports retailers - Go Sport and Decathlon - are all set for battle royal to grab market share in India. Both are competing with sports goods makers Nike, Puma and Adidas and footwear major Bata. While Decathlon is already in India for some time, Go Sport opened its first super store in Navi Mumbai recently.

Reliance, 6 other firms get licence to sell auto fuel

Reliance, 6 other firms get licence to sell auto fuel

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has granted seven authorisations to companies for selling automobile (auto) fuels in the country. These new approvals are under the relaxed guidelines for authorisation to market transportation fuels that were revised in 2019. This is expected to make the competition more intense in India's petroleum retail business. According to a top oil ministry official, a fresh marketing authorisation has been granted to Reliance Industries (RIL) under these norms. This is being done since RIL's existing retail marketing authorisation has been transferred to its subsidiary Reliance BP Mobility

Nirav Modi extradition case adjourned till September

Nirav Modi extradition case adjourned till September

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The charges against the diamond merchant centre around his firms Diamonds R Us, Solar Exports and Stellar Diamonds making fraudulent use of a credit facility offered by the Punjab National Bank, known as 'letters of undertaking'.

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com13 May 2020

District Judge Samuel Goozee expressed his concern at the late submission of the documents, said to include largely bank statements relating to the diamond merchant's companies, but has agreed to consider the application for their submission.

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Xiaomi now a lifestyle player, quietly launching a slew of non-smartphone products like Mi branded luggage, backpacks, apparel, U-shaped pillows, pens, home security cameras and air purifiers.

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Budget smartphones will rule the market in 2015.

In India, cash will remain king for many more years

In India, cash will remain king for many more years

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Rapid strides in digital payments notwithstanding, the Indian economy will likely remain cash-dependent for many years to come, at least that's what the automated teller machine makers and cash logistics companies are betting on. After growing at over 20 per cent for most of 2020, currency in circulation growth fell to 8.5 per cent as of October 29 this year, shows data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The reason for the steep rise in currency last year was the uncertainties related to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, where people preferred to hoard cash to meet exigencies.

Entrepreneurial energy in India is tremendous: Nadella

Entrepreneurial energy in India is tremendous: Nadella

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Stating that India has some brands that have already well established, Nadella said there was stunning cross section of starts ups in the country.

How airlines plan to draw passengers' attention

How airlines plan to draw passengers' attention

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

As fliers find themselves spoilt for choice, airlines are looking at ways in which to position themselves distinctively.

Israeli firm wants to build guns for India

Israeli firm wants to build guns for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Will the low cost Israeli Athos gun scuttle India's ATAGS gun?

Breitling's new watch costs only Rs 4 lakh!

Breitling's new watch costs only Rs 4 lakh!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Breitling is a family-owned Swiss company formed in 1884, which started bymaking watches for aviators.

India is a challenging market in the short-term: Apple's Tim Cook

India is a challenging market in the short-term: Apple's Tim Cook

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Cook further said that Apple would like to place retail stores in India and is working with the government to seek approval to do that.

Lessons of Paris's Louvre need to come to India!

Lessons of Paris's Louvre need to come to India!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Adding oomph to an ageing brand?. When the first wrinkles appear, the search for the fountain of youth must begin!

A peek into the future plans of Coca-Cola

A peek into the future plans of Coca-Cola

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Since he took over as president of Coca-Cola's India and Southwest Asia business a year ago, T Krishnakumar, popularly known as KK, has focused on bringing agility to the company amid heightened competition.

How to train your brain to be a successful LEADER

How to train your brain to be a successful LEADER

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

A keen understanding of the way our brain functions is essential to building sustainable routines and habits that set us up for success, says Jay Kumar Hariharan.

Remember Dalda? It's back to a New India!

Remember Dalda? It's back to a New India!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

In its latest campaign, Dalda is stressing that it's now a refined oil brand and no longer just a vanaspati offering.

Chinese auto-makers cross Great Wall, drive into Auto Expo

Chinese auto-makers cross Great Wall, drive into Auto Expo

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Chinese automakers Great Wall Motors, FAW Haima Automobile, and Changan Automobile, after dithering about entering India for some years, have been encouraged by the robust sales performance of the late entrants Kia Motors and MG Motors even in a slowing market.

Will it still be called Air India?

Will it still be called Air India?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha emphasised that the brand name has both sentimental and economical value.

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Maradona's inheritance process is likely to be a messy affair between his large family, with eight children from six different partners

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading

Love your music? Read this about Spotify

Love your music? Read this about Spotify

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

About 18 months after its entry in India, a Spotify listener spent an average of 97 minutes on the app, almost ten times more than any other streaming music brand.

ITC bets big on frozen food segment

ITC bets big on frozen food segment

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The company, which has recently made a foray into the frozen food segment under ITC Master Chef brand targeting both retail and food services players, is also planning to expand its reach to over 30 cities in the retail segment and 100 cities in food services segment during the period. ITC will be the third major organised player in the frozen food segment after McCain, which is mainly in the vegetarian segment and Venky's, which is in non-vegetarian.

Titan taps Amazon to enter US

Titan taps Amazon to enter US

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Titan will become the latest Indian brand to ride on the back of the global e-retail major

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'The sari is a symbol of Indianism.' 'Once I was wearing a sari and walking in the middle of a market in Amsterdam and there was a musician playing a instrument.' 'When he saw me, he started playing an Indian song.' 'A sari has such strong cultural narrative.'

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has come to pose to the US in both economic and military fields, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Why Arvind Panagariya resigned from NITI Aayog

Why Arvind Panagariya resigned from NITI Aayog

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Arvind Panagariya, first vice-chairman of the NITI Aayog, replacement for the five-decade-old Planning Commission, has decided to return to academics.