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Slippery road ahead for car makers in India

Slippery road ahead for car makers in India

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Toyota, M&M and Honda are making tough adjustments to their growth plans as uncertainty over diesel vehicles and fuel emission norms rises

'Incentive to store black money has reduced'

'Incentive to store black money has reduced'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'The cash part is the lower hanging fruit compared to the other sources.' 'To attack the cash part of black money, I can't think of anything else but demonetisation.'

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Doubts cast over Jaipur Metro's viability

Doubts cast over Jaipur Metro's viability

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Internal documents suggest the city may not require a Metro till 2025

Bankers not hopeful of festive boost to credit uptick

Bankers not hopeful of festive boost to credit uptick

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The festive season starts from August and last till December.

Why the army prepares to fight under a nuclear shadow

Why the army prepares to fight under a nuclear shadow

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'With two nuclear neighbours, how likely is it for our armed forces to battle in a contaminated environment that could include nuclear, biological or chemical attacks by the adversary?' 'Are we prepared for the threat?' Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd) explains the meaning and significance of Operation Vijay Prahar.

Vistara flew with half its seats vacant in Jan

Vistara flew with half its seats vacant in Jan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Vistara reported a passenger load factor of 45.4 per cent.

The cost of filing belated tax returns

The cost of filing belated tax returns

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Returns for income earned till FY12-13 can be filed till March 31.

Sensex ends 127 points higher; Nov IIP, Dec CPI eyed

Sensex ends 127 points higher; Nov IIP, Dec CPI eyed

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The government is scheduled to release index of industrial growth for November and consumer price inflation for December later today.

Sensex rises, Nifty ends at record high; RIL shares rally

Sensex rises, Nifty ends at record high; RIL shares rally

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Sensex rises, Nifty ends at record high; RIL shares rally.

Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for economics

Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for economics

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Deaton was at a loss when asked what the future held.

The black money problem is far from over!

The black money problem is far from over!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Hence, the claims by the Government that this will end the menace of black money and corruption are simply outlandish. Also, the simultaneous introduction of Rs 2,000 note undermines their claim and it simply does not fit the storyline of an attack on black money and corruption.

Taliban attacks don't deter Afghan election

Taliban attacks don't deter Afghan election

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The election seem to have been conducted without any major security lapses. However, in the coming weeks, the military situation in Kandahar could tilt in the Taliban's favour, notes Aveek Sen.

UN declares Ebola outbreak 'threat to peace and security'

UN declares Ebola outbreak 'threat to peace and security'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The UN Security Council has declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa a threat to peace and security, with UN chief Ban Ki-moon deciding to deploy an "unprecedented" emergency health mission to combat the outbreak that has impacted the lives of millions.

What went wrong with India Inc in Q3

What went wrong with India Inc in Q3

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

India Inc did not perform well during December quarter.

What will happen when computers overtake our ability to think?

What will happen when computers overtake our ability to think?

Rediff.com5 May 2017

In the next 25 years or so, we will have intelligence in computers that will exceed man's in every way.

PNB scam + NPAs = Long-term bear market?

PNB scam + NPAs = Long-term bear market?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'Retail investors have been selling since the Budget and Foreign Portfolio Investors started selling.' 'Thus far, domestic institutions have picked up the slack, buying enough to keep the major indices from falling off a cliff.' 'However, there has been carnage in smaller stocks and the financial sector has been hit much harder than the major market indices,' points out Devangshu Datta.

PHOTOS: America votes to elect new President

PHOTOS: America votes to elect new President

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton registers her first 'win' by four votes to two against Trump.

Three years of Modi govt: Garib kalyan on fast track

Three years of Modi govt: Garib kalyan on fast track

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Fiscal discipline has been maintained but toxic assets worth Rs 7 crore are a massive headache

Coping with the Jio challenge

Coping with the Jio challenge

Rediff.com3 May 2018

But the road map of telecom will be decided by one thing: Whether Jio sticks to its ambitious plan and whether incumbents have enough financial muscle or ability to raise money every year to ensure that Jio does not reach its target, says Surajeet Das Gupta.

FY15-16 begins on a firm note; Sensex ends 300 points higher

FY15-16 begins on a firm note; Sensex ends 300 points higher

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

At 15.05 PM, the 30-share Sensex was up 281 points at 28,238 and the 50-share Nifty gained 86 points at 8,577

What will drive India's growth?

What will drive India's growth?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

India has a long way to go to catch up with Thailand let alone the US.

Sensex ends lower on reform concerns; pharma, oil stocks slip

Sensex ends lower on reform concerns; pharma, oil stocks slip

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Metal stocks also had a good session, with JSW Steel zooming by 7%, and Tata Steel and Nalco gaining about 3% each.

Network18 in consolidation mode, turnaround is sometime away

Network18 in consolidation mode, turnaround is sometime away

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The Network18 stock is down 4.2 per cent after the declaration of results to Rs 49.50 currently.

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Dr Manjiri Bakre's OncoStem is revolutionising breast cancer treatment. And has raised $6 million to do more!

All about the run-up to brand Milkha

All about the run-up to brand Milkha

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Amul has cashed in on an incident from the protagonist's life for promotions.

Over 61 per cent voting in phase 4 of UP assembly polls

Over 61 per cent voting in phase 4 of UP assembly polls

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

This phase of voting was crucial for the state's ruling Samajwadi Party and main opposition Bahujan Samaj Party.

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'This health emergency has brought a lot of people together with the common purpose of getting Feluda to play detective as quickly as possible.' 'As a scientist, if we can make a small difference in people's lives, we are happy'

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The four major Hindi general entertainment channels -- STAR Plus, Sony, Colors and ZEE -- have all launched music and dance reality shows in the 9-pm slot on weekends.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

All systems go for Russian Kamov 226T helicopter production in India

All systems go for Russian Kamov 226T helicopter production in India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Russia's Rostech State Corporation has tied up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for manufacture of at least 200 Kamov 226T light helicopters to replace the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak, in a deal estimated to be worth $1 billion under 'Make in India' initiative.

Don't care if called 'Aadhaar judge', I'm committed to Constitution: Justice Chandrachud

Don't care if called 'Aadhaar judge', I'm committed to Constitution: Justice Chandrachud

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

"Since beginning, I am hearing this that if I am not with you, then I am an Aadhaar judge. I don't care," the judge said.

Why govt must not get carried away with get-rich-quick syndrome

Why govt must not get carried away with get-rich-quick syndrome

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

In India we have to be careful not to copy any level of dependence on the financial sector and infatuation with the get-rich-quick syndrome, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

Sensex ends below 26,000 amid volatile trade

Sensex ends below 26,000 amid volatile trade

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Sensex lost 76 points to end at 25,589 while Nifty shed 23 points to end at 7,649.

'Himalayan glaciers are melting, but will still exist by 2099'

'Himalayan glaciers are melting, but will still exist by 2099'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

'Himalayan glaciers are expected to become smaller, and small glaciers will have disappeared, but by no means will all glaciers have melted by the end of the 21st century,' glaciologist Markus Stoffel tells Rashme Sehgal.

Demonetisation's overnight celebrity

Demonetisation's overnight celebrity

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Nivedita Mookerji finds out how Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma is handling his soaring popularity after the note ban as well as the criticism that comes as a package deal.

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Karpoori Thakur must be remembered by people today who are tired of witnessing fractious politics where corruption, bigotry, hatred and violence seems to have become distressingly recurrent,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

With inflation slowing, there is space for monetary easing: Arvind Subramanian

With inflation slowing, there is space for monetary easing: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian says that he hopes GDP growth will be at the upper end of the 7-7.5 per cent range.

'The new mantra is, reskill or perish'

'The new mantra is, reskill or perish'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'30 to 40% of the industry needs to be reskilled as existing jobs will go to automation.' 'Reskilling is required as some existing jobs will not be required in the future.'

Black money: Over 1,000 entities under Sebi lens

Black money: Over 1,000 entities under Sebi lens

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

These entities have facilitated illicit transactions worth thousands of crores of rupees over the past 2-3 years