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Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members

Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Experts said the direction is meant to maintain party unity.

Home loans offer silver lining for India's banks

Home loans offer silver lining for India's banks

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Home loans also pose lower bad-debt risks for the banks than corporate loans.

No IPL in 2017?

No IPL in 2017?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

India may have to pull out of next year's Champions Trophy in England if the Board of Control for Cricket in India implements Justice RM Lodha Committee recommendations in toto, Board president Anurag Thakur warned on Monday.

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ruias' bid to re-take Essar Steel hits NCLT wall

Ruias' bid to re-take Essar Steel hits NCLT wall

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The Essar group hinted at challenging the verdict, citing last week's Supreme Court order that upheld the August 2018 amendment to the IBC law.

BJP's loss in Delhi a rebuke of its recent performance?

BJP's loss in Delhi a rebuke of its recent performance?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The BJP's defeat in Delhi could turn into a larger national swing, but Prime Minister Modi and his party have enough time to tweak the party's policy agenda and project a more humble, secular, and inclusive image, say Ravi Agrawal and Harmeet Shah Singh

India likely to see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali

India likely to see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Policy constraints may prevent many of the global retail giants from reaching their full potential.There are too many restrictions right now in the sector and policy makers lack clarity.

'White House has heard us'

'White House has heard us'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'

India did DeMo, GST at right time: Jaitley

India did DeMo, GST at right time: Jaitley

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

'There is global appreciation of the fact that India has the capacity and courage to carry out structural reforms like demonetisation and GST,' the finance minister said.

10 clean cities that make India proud

10 clean cities that make India proud

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

These 10 cities have maintained cleanliness throughout

Forget China, let us be Indonesia instead

Forget China, let us be Indonesia instead

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'While we may aspire to be a democratic if smaller version of China, we may only manage to become a larger, more accomplished Indonesia,' says T N Ninan.

Post demonetisation, IMF cuts India's growth to 6.6%

Post demonetisation, IMF cuts India's growth to 6.6%

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

IMF said in 2017, India is likely to grow at the rate of 7.2 per cent instead of the earlier projected 7.6 per cent.

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Utkal Tubers is selling potato seeds in new areas and seizing the opportunity to create a Rs 100-crore firm.

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Utkal Tubers is selling potato seeds in new areas and seizing the opportunity to create a Rs 100-crore firm.

After eating into Apple's share in China, Vivo sets eyes on India

After eating into Apple's share in China, Vivo sets eyes on India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Vivo, a brand of BBK Communication Technology that makes smart devices such as 4G Xshot handset, is now set to enter the fastest-growing smartphone market in India with the first launch planned later this month.

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

On Republic Day, PM Modi writes op-ed for 27 Asean newspapers

On Republic Day, PM Modi writes op-ed for 27 Asean newspapers

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India and ASEAN have relations "free from contests and claims" and believe in sovereign equality of all nations irrespective of size, and support for free and open pathways of commerce and engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in his column.

After benefits of cheap oil, India counts cost of reduced Gulf remittances

After benefits of cheap oil, India counts cost of reduced Gulf remittances

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The prospect of further falls in remittances is a hindrance for the Reserve Bank of India, as it seeks to bullet-proof the economy against sudden capital outflows

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Eclipse, with its vanilla and fruity palette, is easy to drink on the rocks, says Ritika Kochhar.

Countries with most millionaires: INDIA ranks 11

Countries with most millionaires: INDIA ranks 11

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

According to the Credit Suisse Global Wealth report, India has 1,800 ultra high net worth individuals -- 11th largest group globally, while the United States tops the chart with 62,800 UHNW adults (equivalent to 49 per cent of the global total).

D-Street heroes: Maruti Suzuki, Eicher race ahead of global peers

D-Street heroes: Maruti Suzuki, Eicher race ahead of global peers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Experts attribute the high valuation of Indian auto makers to the faster growth in India compared to the rest of the world.

H&M: 16 stores in 20 months and profits to match

H&M: 16 stores in 20 months and profits to match

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The Swedish fashion-retail brand cracks open the Indian market faster than its competitors, gaining from an aggressive pricing and retail policy.

Had Modi been a CEO, he would be fired

Had Modi been a CEO, he would be fired

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'The world's economy is booming and growing at 3%. But even in this environment, India's growth has declined.' 'This is because of the deliberate slowing down induced by eccentric actions like demonetisation,' argues Aakar Patel.

Zee5 drives broadcaster's digital dreams

Zee5 drives broadcaster's digital dreams

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Zee5 is now the fifth largest streaming app after YouTube, Hotstar, MX Player and Voot, and there is talk of hiving off Zee5 to drive valuation, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Months after his meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a lawmaker has praised his "honest, transparent and open" governance, which he said is attracting American companies to invest heavily in the Indian state.

Is Congress keeping away from Muslims in Gujarat?

Is Congress keeping away from Muslims in Gujarat?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

While the Congress is not willing to campaign in Muslim areas, the BJP encourages Muslims to attend its public meetings, reports Archis Mohan.

61% of economic crimes committed by employees, says survey

61% of economic crimes committed by employees, says survey

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The top three industries in India susceptible to economic crimes are financial services, manufacturing and professional services

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

It's the age of the DIY travellers.

Foreign direct investment guidelines are overdue but restrictive

Foreign direct investment guidelines are overdue but restrictive

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The guidelines say sellers will be solely responsible for warranties and guarantees.

PM unveils key road, power projects to boost development in north east

PM unveils key road, power projects to boost development in north east

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The development of the Rih-Tiddim road and establishment of numerous rural "haat" (flee markets) along the Mizoram-Myanmar border would also increase the trade volume, Modi said while addressing a public meeting at the Assam Rifles ground here after inaugurating the 60-MW Tuirial hydro-electric power project.

Rs 86,000-cr Essar Oil-Rosneft deal cleared

Rs 86,000-cr Essar Oil-Rosneft deal cleared

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The agreement came in after the Ruias agreed to clear most of the Rs 26,000-crore dues to the lenders on completion of the transaction.

Reliance posts highest quarterly net profit of Rs 10,362 cr in Q4

Reliance posts highest quarterly net profit of Rs 10,362 cr in Q4

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Profit from its retail business jumped 77 per cent to Rs 1,923 crore and that from telecom rose by 78.3 per cent to Rs 2,665 crore.

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The Trump regime has informed the Congress that it 'strongly supports' transfers of F-18 and F-16 fighter proposals put forth by Boeing and Lockheed Martin respectively.

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'Look at the number of billionaires, the number of new billionaires in India.' 'Adani and Ambani are not the only ones.' 'What's wrong with people making money as long as it benefits us?'

'The Indian economy has a natural resilience'

'The Indian economy has a natural resilience'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'We are primarily a domestic consumption story. We are less exposed to global forces.'

Twitter CEO gives push to Modi's Digital India drive

Twitter CEO gives push to Modi's Digital India drive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The company has an estimated user base of 22.2 million in India.

Likely: Tax on long-term capital gains on shares

Likely: Tax on long-term capital gains on shares

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'The estimates of tax forgone on this item run into hundreds of billions.' 'And there is neither fairness nor rationality to support continuing with this tax holiday for just one class of investors, those who put their money in shares,' says T N Ninan.

Durable firms gearing up for Dussehra-Diwali business

Durable firms gearing up for Dussehra-Diwali business

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Categories such as washing machines, refrigerators and television sets have seen sales growth of around 8-10 per cent in August compared to last year, industry sources said, with September also reporting a similar growth trajectory.

Stone pelters not satyagrahis but aggressors: Jaitley in Jammu

Stone pelters not satyagrahis but aggressors: Jaitley in Jammu

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

As unrest continues in Kashmir, the central government on Sunday outlined its priorities, asserting that there will be no compromise with those indulging in violence even efforts will be made for development of the state which was "denied" for the last 60 years.

Pakistan should completely stop support to terror: PM to Wall Street Journal

Pakistan should completely stop support to terror: PM to Wall Street Journal

Rediff.com27 May 2016

He said he has always maintained that instead of fighting with each other, India and Pakistan should together fight against poverty.