News for 'Faisal'

'If growth is low, the rupee is worse off'

'If growth is low, the rupee is worse off'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

If you want to see our currency improve, then lower the interest rates, improve the growth and the rupee will rise, says Surjit S Bhalla.

Pak forensic experts exhume anti-graft investigator's body

Pak forensic experts exhume anti-graft investigator's body

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

The body of a Pakistani anti-graft investigator who died in mysterious circumstances last month while probing corruption charges against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and other politicians has been exhumed and reburied after forensic experts examined it.

Does the cheapest Jaguar live up to its iconic status?

Does the cheapest Jaguar live up to its iconic status?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The car offers high emotional appeal with performance to match.

Honda Amaze is the best entry-level sedan

Honda Amaze is the best entry-level sedan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The car has a good balance of ride and handling, excellent packaging, good performance and is priced competitively.

Pak SC forms bench to inquire death of officer probing PM

Pak SC forms bench to inquire death of officer probing PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Pakistan's supreme court on Wednesday formed a bench to inquire into the "shocking" death of an officer who was probing corruption allegations against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and other senior political figures.

Bench formed to hear Pak anti-graft official's death case

Bench formed to hear Pak anti-graft official's death case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Pakistan's top judge on Wednesday formed a bench to hear a case pertaining to the mysterious death of an official who was probing corruption allegations against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and other senior political figures.

Raghuram Rajan is a hit on first day, can he sustain it?

Raghuram Rajan is a hit on first day, can he sustain it?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan receives rock-star welcome on his first day in office as Governor of Reserve Bank of India. But the question lingers: Can he sustain it?

Mercedes S-Class: The best car in the world

Mercedes S-Class: The best car in the world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

No other car comes close to this engineering marvel.

Muslim thinker: Government should withdraw Haj subsidy

Muslim thinker: Government should withdraw Haj subsidy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

'The Haj subsidy is a trap used by politicians to curry Muslim votes,' says Abusaleh Shariff, member, Rajinder Sachar Committee.

Bike review: KTM Duke 390 is a pocket mein rocket!

Bike review: KTM Duke 390 is a pocket mein rocket!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The KTM Duke 390, with the performance it offers at this price, is simply unmatchable writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Will elections shift the IPL out of India, like it did in 2009?

Will elections shift the IPL out of India, like it did in 2009?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Does anyone know what the final itinerary for India's South African tour is, asks Faisal Shariff. Or whether India will play five Tests in England next year. Or whether elections will move the IPL out of India.

The new Honda City to soon get its crown back

The new Honda City to soon get its crown back

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

The fourth generation Honda City is vastly improved thereby appealing to a wider set of buyers.

Pak: Actress Meera to contest against Imran Khan

Pak: Actress Meera to contest against Imran Khan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Meera's mother Shafqat Zohra told media persons on Saturday that her daughter may contest against Khan, the head of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf party, from a parliamentary seat in Lahore that includes the posh areas of Gulberg, ModelTown, GardenTown and FaisalTown.

'Aim is to double India's share in world trade'

'Aim is to double India's share in world trade'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Rising cost of credit and infrastructure bottlenecks are hurting the export sector, says Rafeeque Ahmed, President, Federation of Indian Export Organisations.

More banks mean better service: RBI deputy governor

More banks mean better service: RBI deputy governor

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Change bank if unhappy with service, says RBI's Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty.

'India should cut barriers to boost global trade'

'India should cut barriers to boost global trade'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

SC/STs have seen significant catch-up in education and incomes relative to non-SC/STs in recent years, says Pravin Krishna.

The world better take India seriously!

The world better take India seriously!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Despite keeping cricket as a sport alive, India gets ridiculed at every opportunity, says Faisal Shariff, bristling at the way India was ridiculed at the World Cup launch.

Jeep Wrangler: Goes where no other SUV can

Jeep Wrangler: Goes where no other SUV can

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Jeep Wrangler is a vehicle which can go anywhere without blinking an eye-lid.

'FDI move will attract investors, soothe nerves'

'FDI move will attract investors, soothe nerves'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Govt's decision to allow FDI will attract capital, boost confidence and soothe the nerves, say experts.

Govt lacks imagination, common sense: Jayati Ghosh

Govt lacks imagination, common sense: Jayati Ghosh

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

It's pointless and stupid to allow foreign direct investment in retail and investment, says Jayati Ghosh.

The men who took on Iron Man and Superman

The men who took on Iron Man and Superman

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Jason Kothari and Dinesh Shamdasani are making Valiant a name to be reckoned with in the comics industry.

Lessons to be learnt from the IPL

Lessons to be learnt from the IPL

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The key for all Indian Premier League franchises in next year's auction, says Faisal Shariff, will be to invest in good Indian players and choose a captain from among them.

Indian sells co for millions of dollars in two days

Indian sells co for millions of dollars in two days

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Ankur Singla, who sold his startup in a multi-million deal within two days of launching it, speaks to Faisal Kidwai.

Verito Vibe: A frugal hatch for practical buyers

Verito Vibe: A frugal hatch for practical buyers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The car has a terrific ride quality, generous cabin space and a fuel efficient diesel engine.

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Rural markets can provide 25 per cent growth over the next decade, says CLSA's Aashish Agarwal.

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Rural markets can provide 25 per cent growth over the next decade, says CLSA's Aashish Agarwal.

Verdict! New Nissan Micra is apt for city driving only

Verdict! New Nissan Micra is apt for city driving only

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The diesel version scores over petrol in ride quality.

PICS: The BULLET 500's retro appeal

PICS: The BULLET 500's retro appeal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

At a price of Rs 1.69 lakh the Bullet 500 is a very appealing cruiser. With retro style and modern mechanicals, the Bullet 500 is here to thump your heart.

Prez, PM, leaders across parties condole Ahmed Patel's death

Prez, PM, leaders across parties condole Ahmed Patel's death

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Patel, 71, the quintessential backroom strategist for the Congress, died at a Gurugram hospital in the early hours of Wednesday due to multiple organ failure more than a month after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Bike review: Hero Passion xPro

Bike review: Hero Passion xPro

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Should you buy this bike for Rs 59,000?

India may pip China and Vietnam to become mobile export hub

India may pip China and Vietnam to become mobile export hub

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The government gave clearance to five global and five Indian players that have made a commitment to a production value of 12.5-trillion phones in five years under the Production Linked Incentive scheme.

REVIEW: Should you buy Honda CB Trigger at Rs 90k?

REVIEW: Should you buy Honda CB Trigger at Rs 90k?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Honda CB Trigger offers good performance while being quite frugal and dynamically potent writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com.

'5 SIMI men planning terror attacks on behalf of ISI'

'5 SIMI men planning terror attacks on behalf of ISI'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

High alert has been sounded across India that five members of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India, who had fled from a Madhya Pradesh jail in 2013, are planning to carry out terror strikes on instructions of Pakistan's spy agency Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence.

IN PICS: The most affordable Ducati

IN PICS: The most affordable Ducati

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

At Rs 7.5 lakh, the Ducati Monster 795 offers some serious eye candy with performance to match, writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com.

Coronavirus pain for Chinese mobile handset makers may be Samsung's gain

Coronavirus pain for Chinese mobile handset makers may be Samsung's gain

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

While the outbreak has forced most leading brands like Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme to rework their launch dates and pricing strategies, Samsung, which struggled to maintain its hold over the market last year, has taken the lead.

'Walmart contributes to increase in poverty'

'Walmart contributes to increase in poverty'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

FDi helps a tiny minority in our country, says Hema Swaminathan, Assistant Professor, Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore.

'RBI's intervention to check the fall of rupee doesn't help much'

'RBI's intervention to check the fall of rupee doesn't help much'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The rupee should be allowed to find its own level, says analyst Anil Bhansali.

Priyanka meets Dilip Kumar

Priyanka meets Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

PeeCee's evening with Yusufsaab and Saira Banu.

Bike review: Hyosung Aquila Pro

Bike review: Hyosung Aquila Pro

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

The Hyosung GV650 Aquila Pro isn't cheap but is the most affordable big cruiser in the market today, feels Faisal Ali Khan.

US moves draft resolution directly in UNSC to blacklist Masood Azhar

US moves draft resolution directly in UNSC to blacklist Masood Azhar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China 'protects' violent Islamic terror groups from UN sanctions.