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What each passing year teaches us

What each passing year teaches us

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

We are spectators who have no voice and no power to influence the giant changes being imposed on all of us, says Aakar Patel.

Hinduja brothers top UK's 'Asian Rich List'

Hinduja brothers top UK's 'Asian Rich List'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

59 of the 101 millionaires have seen an overall increase in net worth.

India may be third largest economy after 2030: Study

India may be third largest economy after 2030: Study

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

India's projected GDP in 2030 was $10,133 bn, behind America's $32,996 bn and China at the top with a projected GDP of $34,338 bn

Sensex, Nifty notch fresh closing highs for the 3rd straight session

Sensex, Nifty notch fresh closing highs for the 3rd straight session

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Broader market underperformed with the BSE Midcap and the BSE Smallcap indices losing up to 0.2%

Pay hike for government staff: What impact it will have on the economy

Pay hike for government staff: What impact it will have on the economy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Experts said the higher pay out will boost consumption demand.

Markets snap three-day losing streak; banking stocks lead

Markets snap three-day losing streak; banking stocks lead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained 0.4% and 1%, respectively

Rupee snaps 3-day rally, down 5 paise at 66.51

Rupee snaps 3-day rally, down 5 paise at 66.51

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Bullish dollar sentiment overseas alongside sluggish domestic equity market predominantly impacted the domestic currency

Al Qaeda movie found in Kafeel's hard disc

Al Qaeda movie found in Kafeel's hard disc

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The forensic examination of the disc, being done by a special team of experts from central security agencies, found nearly 17,000 files stored in it and this included a movie prepared by al Qaeda to brainwash recruits for global terrorism.

ED seeks red corner notice against Mallya

ED seeks red corner notice against Mallya

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mallya remains elusive to India as the United Kingdom informed the government that they cannot comply with their request to deport him

PM Modi joins world leaders for CHOGM retreat in UK

PM Modi joins world leaders for CHOGM retreat in UK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Prime Minister Modi addressed the second plenary of the executive session, during which he reiterated India's focus on small island developing nations of the organisation and delivering 'demand-driven, rather than donor-driven' assistance to the organisation's smaller member states.

Sensex ends marginally lower, Nifty holds 8,400; TCS top laggard

Sensex ends marginally lower, Nifty holds 8,400; TCS top laggard

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

On the BSE, 1,493 shares declined and 1,236 shares rose. A total of 177 shares were unchanged

Syria air strikes morally and legally right: Theresa May

Syria air strikes morally and legally right: Theresa May

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

May told House of Commons that there was "clear evidence" the Bashar al-Assad government was behind a recent chemical weapons attack in Douma.

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'Healthcare workers treating coronavirus have been among the hardest hit.' 'It is scary, but this is what we signed up for and became doctors.'

Open to meeting Narendra Modi: British PM

Open to meeting Narendra Modi: British PM

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron is open to meeting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and said he will do so in time while his government goes ahead with steps to engage with him and his government.

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The breadth, indicating strength of the market was strong

Sensex closes in the red, Nifty ends unchanged

Sensex closes in the red, Nifty ends unchanged

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices hit their fresh lifetime highs for the second day in a row

The Oscar winner who picked Irrfan Khan

The Oscar winner who picked Irrfan Khan

Rediff.com25 May 2017

16 years after The Warrior, Asif Kapadia and Irrfan Khan will team up once again for the cinematic adaptation of Mohsin Hamid's Moth Smoke.

'Uneasy' South Africa won't abandon England tour despite Manchester attack

'Uneasy' South Africa won't abandon England tour despite Manchester attack

Rediff.com24 May 2017

South Africa begin their three-month tour of England with a one-day international against the hosts at Leeds on Wednesday and team manager Mohammed Moosajee admitted the players are concerned.

Tesco appoints Unilever's Dave Lewis as new CEO

Tesco appoints Unilever's Dave Lewis as new CEO

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The company said Philip Clarke will continue as CEO until October 1 and will remain available to support the transition until the end of January 2015.

Markets end marginally higher as metal, realty and Tata stocks rise

Markets end marginally higher as metal, realty and Tata stocks rise

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

About 1,556 shares have advanced, 1,211 shares declined, and 182 shares are unchanged.

Brexit: Indians working in the UK may face higher taxes

Brexit: Indians working in the UK may face higher taxes

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Sending money to families in India will get more expensive

Stock markets: Is it time to book profits?

Stock markets: Is it time to book profits?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The sentiment around Indian equities remains positive and unchanged.

NSG to take up Pakistan, India's membership requests this week

NSG to take up Pakistan, India's membership requests this week

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

According to the Dawn, Pakistan submitted its membership application on May 19, a week after India, which applied on May 12.

Rupee recovers against dollar by 13 paise, ends at 67.08

Rupee recovers against dollar by 13 paise, ends at 67.08

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Bearish dollar overseas also supported the rupee

Indian-origin Muslim convert flees UK for Syria

Indian-origin Muslim convert flees UK for Syria

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

An Indian-origin convert to Islam has skipped bail to flee Britain and is believed to be now living under the Islamic State in Syria.

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

368 of James Anderson's 575 Test wickets have come on home soil, where the Dukes ball has been the default during his long career.

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce powered her way to 100 metres gold on Sunday to become the first person to win four gold medals over the distance at the athletics world championships.

UK warning to affect herbal exports

UK warning to affect herbal exports

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

The warnings issued by Britain and Canada against the use of some Indian herbal medicines on the ground that they contain dangerous levels of heavy metals, may affect the export of medicinal plants in the global market.

Brexit brings some cheer to the Indian economy

Brexit brings some cheer to the Indian economy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said the government has "enough ammunition" to deal with volatility in the currency market.

UK rail queries: Indian BPOs boost staff

UK rail queries: Indian BPOs boost staff

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Call centres in India brought in extra staff and asked some to work overtime to answer a flood of inquiries to Britain's National Rail after a series of deadly bomb blasts hit London's transport network Thursday, officials said.

Racism in the international job market

Racism in the international job market

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

An online advertisement for a project manager's job posted in late December -- "Non-Indians preferred" it said bluntly.

Markets settle marginally higher, Nifty holds above 9,300

Markets settle marginally higher, Nifty holds above 9,300

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Broader gains were capped as investors awaited corporate results from major firms

ISIS 'Cyber Caliphate' hacks more than 54,000 Twitter accounts

ISIS 'Cyber Caliphate' hacks more than 54,000 Twitter accounts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

In a security breach, ISIS militants have reportedly hacked tens of thousands of Twitter accounts.

Unemployment rampant among Indian doctors in UK

Unemployment rampant among Indian doctors in UK

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

More than 6,000 doctors have passed the requisite tests and are still to get jobs.

Indian doctors in UK face joblessness

Indian doctors in UK face joblessness

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

A large number of overseas doctors, mostly from India, who had flocked to Britain in response to the United Kingdom National Health Services' global appeal for more staff, are facing unemployment, poverty and discrimination.

Liberty House buys Tata Steel UK's specialty steel business

Liberty House buys Tata Steel UK's specialty steel business

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The struggling steelmaker said the sale includes several South Yorkshire-based assets, including electric arc steelworks and bar mill at Rotherham, steel-purifying facility in Stocksbridge and a mill in Brinsworth.

India likely to ease curbs for foreign online retailers

India likely to ease curbs for foreign online retailers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

India could allow global online retailers such as Amazon.com Inc to sell their own products as early as next month, removing restrictions that could boost competition in one of the world's biggest, and most price-sensitive, retail markets.

Does strong rupee reflect economic strength?

Does strong rupee reflect economic strength?

Rediff.com23 May 2017

There is merit in considering whether merchandise exports can be facilitated by halting if not reversing the rupee's appreciation, says T N Ninan.