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What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday enjoyed a boat ride with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Ganga with a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the temple city.

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'The protests have forced the government to announce that the NRC is not an immediate priority.' 'Even if they are trying to pursue this policy in a different guise, through the NPR, the fact that they have been forced to pause and backtrack at least temporarily shows the positive impact of the protests.' 'Moreover, various state governments have opposed the NPR which cannot be carried out without their cooperation. That is also a success of the protests.' 'The state governments would not have taken this stance against the central government if their hand had not been forced by the popular mood.'

PNB fraud raises stink over banks' risk management ability

PNB fraud raises stink over banks' risk management ability

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The latest fraud is a failure of management supervision and accountability, as no bad debt was generated and no cash was involved

Counter-terror, climate change to be on Modi-Hollande talks table

Counter-terror, climate change to be on Modi-Hollande talks table

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Hollande will be arriving in Chandigarh on January 24 where he is expected to be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Infrastructure sector gets a boost from Modi govt

Infrastructure sector gets a boost from Modi govt

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Be it roads, railways, ports, civil aviation, energy or electricity, the Narendra Modi govt has invigorated all these sectors since it took over, says Arvind Panagariya.

It's amazing such movies are being made in India

It's amazing such movies are being made in India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'Movie plots clearly don't excite director Dileesh Pothan as much as true stories where life had come dizzyingly close to becoming like a movie and then, had fused back with life.' 'This means that a conversation he overhears at a tea shop is more likely to give Pothan a setting for his next picture than a brainstorming session inside a conference room,' says Sreehari Nair.

Can Flipkart 2.0 beat Amazon?

Can Flipkart 2.0 beat Amazon?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

After raising $2.5 billion from SoftBank's Masayoshi Son and his Vision Fund, Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal are back in the driving seat at Flipkart, the company they founded over a decade ago.

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Full transcript of President Obama's speech at the Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi.

'The Rafale deal will go through'

'The Rafale deal will go through'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'The India-France relationship has been that of the elites of two countries, who appreciate each other's philosophical traditions -- whether it is ancient Indian civilisation and Sanskrit texts or the French tradition of Rene Descartes, Albert Camus, (Jean-Paul) Sartre... This is a drawback. It doesn't create the buzz, the excitement necessary for a relationship. We need more people-to-people contact, especially among students,' says former Ambassador to Paris, Rakesh Sood.

'I am still a work in progress'

'I am still a work in progress'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

'Every opportunity, every disappointment, every rejection, every accolade...' 'Everything has contributed in shaping my character and my choices and who I have become.'

Paris climate meet must have universal agreement: French envoy

Paris climate meet must have universal agreement: French envoy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

He said that energy will be the first chapter to be addressed.

Why India should be worried even though tiger numbers are up

Why India should be worried even though tiger numbers are up

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

'We are rushing to 'develop' without carefully valuing natural areas.' 'With careful land use planning and scientific zonation at least 5 to 10 per cent of the country's land can be secured for tigers and other such species, and another 5 to 15 per cent kept under low-impact uses to support biodiversity that can coexist with human uses.'

Over Rs 1 lakh cr committed for Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa

Over Rs 1 lakh cr committed for Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with spearheading investor-friendly initiatives, saying it will "enthuse" businesses planning to invest in states.

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari known for promoting innovative ideas in transportation, created a stir some time back when he pitched for 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030. In an interview with Megha Manchanda & Jyoti Mukul, he talks about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and electric vehicles.

10 factors that make a city really smart

10 factors that make a city really smart

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Experts are upbeat about developing smart cities in India.

Why is the government reacting in fits and starts to Paris agreement

Why is the government reacting in fits and starts to Paris agreement

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The Niti Aayog has finalised the first draft of a new national energy policy.

Starting Kudankulam: When deception triumphs

Starting Kudankulam: When deception triumphs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

India's nuclear establishment is continuing its march of folly at the expense of safety in the false belief that atomic power is the energy of the future. It's not. Nuclear power is in relentless global decline, says Praful Bidwai.

Electricity supply to all Indian households by 2019?

Electricity supply to all Indian households by 2019?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Govt hopes to add 0.21 mn Mw capacity by 2022, against 0.25 mn Mw added over 60 years.

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Tailored luxury experiences with the most minute of details charted out for discerning travellers is the way forward, says Nikita Puri.

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

While PNB did not name the other lenders, Union Bank of India, Allahabad Bank and Axis Bank are said to have offered credit based on letters of undertaking (LOUs) issued by PNB. Foreign bank branches too are under investigation.

How to get your CIBIL score soar high this Makar Sankranti

How to get your CIBIL score soar high this Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

2016 has just begun and the first festival of the year is already here. Makar Sankranti it is! On this occasion let's think about how to get our kites and CIBIL scores to soar high

'The real farmer doesn't go out to agitate'

'The real farmer doesn't go out to agitate'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'Most of the agitations are staged by the Opposition to disturb the peace of the state.'

The young Indians who are shooting for the moon

The young Indians who are shooting for the moon

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Some time before December 31, 2017, Bengaluru based Team Indus aims to land a vehicle on the moon.

Sabarimala: PM accuses LDF, UDF of destroying faith

Sabarimala: PM accuses LDF, UDF of destroying faith

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

"They call themselves the champions of speech and expression. But deny the same for the people of Kerala."

ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-17 launched successfully from French Guiana

ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-17 launched successfully from French Guiana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

It also carries equipment for meteorological data relay and satellite based search and rescue services being provided by earlier INSAT satellites.

Modi apologises for declining BHU honorary degree

Modi apologises for declining BHU honorary degree

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday apologises to Banaras Hindu University authorities for declininig an honorary doctorate degree from the institution.

'In Kerala, people do not vote for the same party again'

'In Kerala, people do not vote for the same party again'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

'Once I went to meet an MLA with a complaint, but he refused to even listen to me.' 'I was insulted. That is when I decided not to vote for anyone.'

'We have lost 5 to 6 crucial years in nuclear energy'

'We have lost 5 to 6 crucial years in nuclear energy'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'There has definitely been a breakthrough in the nuclear logjam. It is good to see nuclear energy back on the rails,' says Dr Anil Kakodkar, former chairman, Atomic Energy Commission.

The talent of Indians is unbelievable: Tim Cook

The talent of Indians is unbelievable: Tim Cook

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Apple CEO Tim Cook, who is on his first official visit to India, tells NDTV's Vikram Chandra that the company's business plans for India can't be pitted against those for China, which is a very different market and where Apple did a "pretty big" business of $59 billion last year. Cook says his company

Subsidy cuts in budget may disappoint investors

Subsidy cuts in budget may disappoint investors

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Total subsidy bill could come down to around Rs 2 trillion.

Gold bleeding: Is it time to explore silver?

Gold bleeding: Is it time to explore silver?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Both banks and jewelers sell coins and bars, but it is generally costlier to buy it from a bank

Will perpetual Modi critics see the true picture?

Will perpetual Modi critics see the true picture?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'We are no longer striving for a strategic partnership. We have arrived at one.'

Japan gets ready for a new Emperor

Japan gets ready for a new Emperor

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

HM meets 20 delegations, reviews work on PMDP on Day 1 of J&K visit

HM meets 20 delegations, reviews work on PMDP on Day 1 of J&K visit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Singh also interacted with delegations representing different communities, including Kashmiri Pandits, Sikhs, Shias, Gujjars, Bakarwals and Paharis.

Modi's op-ed in German newspaper

Modi's op-ed in German newspaper

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Prime Minster Narendra Modi's op-ed in the German daily Frankfurter Allgemeines talks about development, New Age India and his 'Make in India' campaign. Here's the complete text of the column.

Sensex crosses 27K after 6 weeks, bluechips rule

Sensex crosses 27K after 6 weeks, bluechips rule

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Markets climb higher tracking global cues.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers's queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

'Climate deal cannot be achieved by passing burden of action'

'Climate deal cannot be achieved by passing burden of action'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

India has said a lasting deal at the climate summit this year will not be achieved by passing the burden of action onto the shoulders of developing countries.

Modi spares Jaswant Singh in Barmer speech

Modi spares Jaswant Singh in Barmer speech

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

In his first speech at Rajasthan's Barmer, from where expelled Bhartiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh is contesting as an independent, party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi did not utter a single word against the former party stalwart.