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Google to make 'strategic' investments in Android, Chrome

Google to make 'strategic' investments in Android, Chrome

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Pumped up by robust demand for content, apps and devices across its platform, search giant Google is set to make "strategic" investments in Android, Chrome, YouTube and Enterprise, among others, to further shore up revenue.

In the Adelaide defeat, there's an Indian victory!

In the Adelaide defeat, there's an Indian victory!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The result in the first Test against Australia was expected, if one takes a look at India's recent, or overall, record overseas. What was unexpected, though, says Bikash Mohapatra, was the Virat Kohli-led side's change of attitude.

How Haryana govt helped Patanjali to buy lands illegally

How Haryana govt helped Patanjali to buy lands illegally

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

When agricultural holdings get fragmented over years, the state government has the power to step in and help farmers pool their land parcels for improving land productivity, after which the pooled land is divided up into larger plots. Instead of the fragments they hold, a farmer gets a single contiguous patch of an equal size. But, it is done only for agricultural holdings. In Kot village, however, the consolidation has been ordered for the entire village land, including the hilly forested commons, which are already pooled. This is not the first time that the Haryana government has attempted such a consolidation of Kot common lands.

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

NSO has pegged economic growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20 in its second advance estimates.

Does Indian tea have hazardous pesticides?

Does Indian tea have hazardous pesticides?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The industry began to upgrade its practices even before the NGO alleged Indian tea contained harmful pesticides.

Kashmir unrest: NC seeks solution through talks with Pakistan, separatists

Kashmir unrest: NC seeks solution through talks with Pakistan, separatists

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The party also said it would be a travesty to treat the current unrest in the Valley as a mere law and order problem.

Sebi to refer DLF lapses to ministry, I-T department

Sebi to refer DLF lapses to ministry, I-T department

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

According to sources familiar with the development, Sebi has decided to make references to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Department of Revenue, citing violations of the Acts these bodies govern.

375 of BSE 500 stocks outperform Sensex return

375 of BSE 500 stocks outperform Sensex return

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Riding on a strong market sentiment, these stocks have outperformed the bellwether. The flip side is, they can fall faster when the tide turns.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Review: The Five-Star Classic

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Review: The Five-Star Classic

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is one of the best and most uncompromised films of Indian cinema, says Sukanya Verma.

'Who'll be interested in reading about Manmohan Singh after polls?'

'Who'll be interested in reading about Manmohan Singh after polls?'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Sanjaya Baru, Manmohan Singh's former media advisor and author if The Accidental Prime Minister defends his controversial memoir

Sensex ends 120 points higher led by energy shares

Sensex ends 120 points higher led by energy shares

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex has gained 149 points to open at 25,802.

India's share in M&As of emerging nations is a mere 5.1%

India's share in M&As of emerging nations is a mere 5.1%

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

India accounted for a meagre 5.1 per cent of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals among emerging countries in the first nine months this year, the lowest in the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations.

Budget 2015: What India Inc expects from Jaitley

Budget 2015: What India Inc expects from Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Boost to dairy sector will generate jobs

Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world

Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Top 10 cities in the JLL index are Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Hyderabad, London, Austin, Hanoi, Boston and Nairobi.

Sensex surges 100 points on firm global cues

Sensex surges 100 points on firm global cues

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

However, investors have turned cautious over the likelihood of Britain leaving the European Union.

How PM Modi has outplayed the media

How PM Modi has outplayed the media

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

From a ruling party's perspective, the BJP is in a sweet spot; editorial independence and analytical coverage of governance is rapidly declining

GDP breaks 5-quarter jinx; grows by 6.3% in Q2

GDP breaks 5-quarter jinx; grows by 6.3% in Q2

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The economic activities that registered growth of over 6 per cent in the second quarter are manufacturing, electricity, gas, water supply, other utility services and trade, hotels, transport and communication, and services related to broadcasting.

Ambanis are Asia's richest family

Ambanis are Asia's richest family

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The Ambanis are the only Indian family on the top 10 richest families list in Asia.

The best books to read in 2016

The best books to read in 2016

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

From Aurangzeb to Sangh Parivar, the year 2016 offers plenty of hope in historical and modern literature.

Kate releases new pictures of UK Princess Charlotte

Kate releases new pictures of UK Princess Charlotte

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

New pictures of Britain's baby Princess Charlotte at six months old taken by her mother Kate were on Sunday released by Kensington Palace.

6 reasons why home sales have dropped across India

6 reasons why home sales have dropped across India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Home sales in the top 10 cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune - have declined at a compound annual growth rate of 8% since 2011.

Sensex, Nifty record biggest single-day drop in 3 weeks

Sensex, Nifty record biggest single-day drop in 3 weeks

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 556 points at 27,886 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 158 points at 8,444.

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Signs of financial stress were visible when the airline reported a loss of Rs 10.40 billion.

Use cheques, cards to check black money, says Jaitley

Use cheques, cards to check black money, says Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Use cheques, cards to check black money, says Jaitley.

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

India begins lockdown 3.0; more cars, people on the roads

India begins lockdown 3.0; more cars, people on the roads

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Massive crowds thronged liquor stores, more vehicles plied on roads and cab-hailing platforms resumed services as India entered the third phase of the lockdown on Monday with further easing of curbs except in containment zones in the shadow of the highest rate of recovery yet from coronavirus.

Is DeMo destablising the Media?

Is DeMo destablising the Media?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

How has the note ban affected newspapers and the rest of the media?

Richest Lok Sabha candidates' club grows threefold

Richest Lok Sabha candidates' club grows threefold

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Self-proclaimed heir of Rani Rashmoni, lottery baron join businessmen in the list of MP-aspirants with assets worth over Rs 100 cr, reports Abhineet Kumar.

7 reasons why FY18 GDP forecast must be viewed with caution

7 reasons why FY18 GDP forecast must be viewed with caution

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'We will have to wait for one more year to cross the 7% mark, which should be possible in the absence of any disruptive reform,' points out CARE Ratings Chief Economist Madan Sabnavis.

Review: Malgudi Days fails to convey anything

Review: Malgudi Days fails to convey anything

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Paresh C Palicha wonders why Malgudi Days has so many subplots when the main idea itself was good enough for a film.

Moradabad's brass city struggles in wake of notes ban

Moradabad's brass city struggles in wake of notes ban

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

In the fourth of a six-part series, Ajay Modi visits Moradabad, to see how the brass city is coping with the after-effects of demonetisation.

How the Bogibeel Bridge will help the army

How the Bogibeel Bridge will help the army

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

In the event of a Chinese attack on Arunachal, troops and equipment from mainland India will travel on the existing south bank railway till Bogibeel, cross the Brahmaputra on the new bridge and then head further east on the Strategic Rail-Road Link, once it is ready.

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Here's what happened next...

DLF reducing burden by selling non-core assets

DLF reducing burden by selling non-core assets

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The FY13 fourth quarter (Q4) earnings, however, fell short of analysts' expectation, as debt was still high at Rs 21,730 crore (Rs 217.3 billion), with much of the targeted non-core sales done.

RBI policy is positive for banking sector: Chanda Kochhar

RBI policy is positive for banking sector: Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

RBI has taken a balanced approach in the credit policy considering various developments across the globe and their near term impact.

Economic woes: India attracts 75% less investment in FY13

Economic woes: India attracts 75% less investment in FY13

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Amid the top 20 states, Kerala is the only state which witnessed a surge in the proposed investments at 10 per cent with two projects worth over Rs 14,200 crore (Rs 142 billion).

When Sachin took on Pakistan

When Sachin took on Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sachin Tendulkar. An inspiration to a nation. An icon of his sport. Sachin's life offers many, many, lessons, as Devendra Prabhudesai explains in his new book Winning Like Sachin. Think & Succeed Like Tendulkar, from which this fascinating glimpse we are proud to post today, the Master's 45th birthday.

India is the brightest spot in Asia Pacific region: S&P

India is the brightest spot in Asia Pacific region: S&P

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

India has emerged as the brightest spot in the Asia Pacific region as reform has picked up pace in the country in recent months, a top credit rating agency has said.

For God's sake, do your job: Prez to MPs

For God's sake, do your job: Prez to MPs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Disruption is totally unacceptable in Parliamentary system, the President said.

Golf: Bhullar moves into top-10; Kapur makes cut

Golf: Bhullar moves into top-10; Kapur makes cut

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Gaganjeet Bhullar put himself in a fine position for a top-10 finish as he carded a seven-under 65 to move to tied ninth place at the halfway stage of the Tshwane Open in Centurion.