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India to grow fastest among big economies

India to grow fastest among big economies

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The poll of over 30 economists, taken in the past week, showed Asia's third largest economy will expand 7.8 percent in the fiscal year ending March 2017.

One will not make a lot of money by buying stocks and bonds: Marc Faber

One will not make a lot of money by buying stocks and bonds: Marc Faber

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

As global markets near all-time highs driven by liquidity, Marc Faber suggests most asset prices worldwide are inflated.

US envoy: We want to help India improve air quality

US envoy: We want to help India improve air quality

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

'We want to provide data, we want to provide consultation, but we don't want to lecture.' 'The consciousness about this issue in India is starting to get quite high and if we can help contribute to solving this air quality issue in a spirit of partnership with the Indians, it would be a big achievement.'

Sports shorts: Focus on 2020 Olympics, says Rathore

Sports shorts: Focus on 2020 Olympics, says Rathore

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Indian tycoon seals hotel deal at London's Old Scotland Yard

Indian tycoon seals hotel deal at London's Old Scotland Yard

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Kerala-born businessman is the latest in a slew of foreign buyers who have shaken off mounting fears of a 'Brexit' from the European Union

World leaders in Paris for crucial UN climate summit

World leaders in Paris for crucial UN climate summit

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

A key UN climate change summit that will be attended by nearly 150 world leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicks off on Monday under the shadow of the deadly Paris terror attack to try to craft a long-term deal to limit carbon emissions.

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Markets fail to keep pace; bluechip's Q1 nos disappoint

Markets fail to keep pace; bluechip's Q1 nos disappoint

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Sensex lacklustre, bluechips in focus.

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Ten days of athletics competition at the Rio Olympics begin on Friday. Check out the 10 events not to miss at the Olympic Stadium.

Wockhardt's Shendra unit set for key US test

Wockhardt's Shendra unit set for key US test

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

If the company manages to get a go-ahead from the regulator for this plant, it might result in resumption of supplies of several of their products, barred from the US last year.

'Rajan's celebrity status, media management irked political bosses'

'Rajan's celebrity status, media management irked political bosses'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The government's critics say that the Prime Minister failed to rein in vicious and unprecedented personal attacks on the central bank chief by the likes of Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy.

'NSA bugs EU embassies, infiltrates their computer networks'

'NSA bugs EU embassies, infiltrates their computer networks'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

American intelligence service used bugs, phone taps and cybermonitoring to obtain information from European Union embassies and offices in Washington, New York and Brussels, a German weekly reported on Sunday.

Key indicators that will move the bond market

Key indicators that will move the bond market

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Faster normalisation of central-bank balance sheets will drive yields higher.

Don't the babus need a phoren summer break?

Don't the babus need a phoren summer break?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Growing foreign travel is one sign of the radical change in rising India's vacation dynamic.

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

What do India's GDP numbers tell us?

What do India's GDP numbers tell us?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Private consumption is looking up and will get better as the full effect of the good monsoon is felt on rural income, and the effect of the payout from the Seventh Pay Commission is felt on urban income, say Anis Chakravarty & Rishi Shah.

HSBC Swiss tax scrutiny set to overshadow $21 billion profit

HSBC Swiss tax scrutiny set to overshadow $21 billion profit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The bank is expected to report a pre-tax profit of $21 bn.

Modi's 'Make in India' campaign will face testing times

Modi's 'Make in India' campaign will face testing times

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Without reforms to boost returns for multinational capital, Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' campaign will face testing times.

World leaders react with caution to Trump's triumph

World leaders react with caution to Trump's triumph

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

World leaders are reacting with caution to Donald Trump's jaw-dropping victory in the US presidential election, with some of them reminding him of the democratic values and the global responsibility he carries.

Will China set the new world order?

Will China set the new world order?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'China is where the action is, and from where new ideas ('String of Pearls', 'One Belt, One Road') emanate.' 'The Belt-and-Road initiative alone is unmatched in its sweeping dimensions,' says B S Raghavan.

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Annabel Mehta, Sachin Tendulkar's mother-in-law, has dedicated her life to working with the Beautiful People of the other half of Mumbai without whom the city would neither exist nor thrive. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel met the amazing lady who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to underprivileged communities.

Sensex down over 400 points; Tata Motors top loser

Sensex down over 400 points; Tata Motors top loser

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

BSE Auto was the top sectoral loser with a 4.6% fall followed by realty sector down 3.7% and consumer durables 3.6% post disappointing IIP numbers

Why is India rejecting the Rohingyas?

Why is India rejecting the Rohingyas?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

'As a great democracy, we must be responsible and uphold the rights of those who come to us seeking shelter.' 'Everything in the Hindu faith tells us that this is obligatory on us,' says Aakar Patel.

Stocks that can offer you good returns

Stocks that can offer you good returns

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Analysts mostly prefer domestic plays beside select films with foreign exposure.

Mallya accuses CBI, ED of holding him guilty without trial

Mallya accuses CBI, ED of holding him guilty without trial

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

'Civil matters like loan recovery are being connected with criminal allegations, without any basis.'

'I'm not sexist, I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen'

'I'm not sexist, I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Tyson Fury has been provoking fury well beyond the ring with his pronouncements on homosexuality, women, fellow athletes and a range of other topics.

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

The moments that shaped 2016

The moments that shaped 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.

How the sinking world economy will hit India

How the sinking world economy will hit India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Amid a grim global scenario, India will have to labour hard to hold on to seven per cent growth in 2016-17.

Who Got the Bofors Money?

Who Got the Bofors Money?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Congress kept sheltering Quattrochi, and the BJP was more intent on shielding the Hinduja brothers. The fact is that the two roads crisscrossed, and neither the truth prevailed nor did the law take its course, says Mohan Guruswamy.

'Now we know what Mumbai-style attack looks like'

'Now we know what Mumbai-style attack looks like'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

After the Paris terror attacks, "we know what Mumbai-style attack looks like", a leading British daily said on Monday, underlining that this is war in which everyone is equally at risk.

PHOTOS of the week that was

PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

10 stunning moments from the week gone by

Buffett on US-China, missing Amazon story, cryptocurrency

Buffett on US-China, missing Amazon story, cryptocurrency

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Here's a pick of what Warrenn Buffett had to say over the weekend, and his annual 'Woodstock for Capitalists'.

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Investors will look at how TCS has performed when it announces the quarter's results on October 13, and the forecast from Infosys on October 14

Independent commission to urgently probe doping allegations: WADA

Independent commission to urgently probe doping allegations: WADA

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday its Independent Commission will urgently launch an investigation into widespread doping allegations against international athletics.

World Athletics PIX: US reclaim 4x400m title, more injury woe for Jamaica

World Athletics PIX: US reclaim 4x400m title, more injury woe for Jamaica

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Olympic champions the United States reclaimed their women's 4x400m relay world title as Jamaica suffered more injury heartbreak in the World Championships final on Sunday.*

India well behind US, Europe in software products

India well behind US, Europe in software products

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Software product revenues seen at only $6.1 bn in FY15

PHOTOS: Five memorable Manchester derbies

PHOTOS: Five memorable Manchester derbies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Despite all the hype, however, the match will do well to live up to some of the Manchester derby tussles down the years. Here are five of the most memorable:

Good opportunity to make India a tourist hotspot

Good opportunity to make India a tourist hotspot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The rise in India's relative attractions lie in the precipitous decline in safety of the more popular destinations, notes Kanika Datta.

Bribe charges link Alstom to firms from Singapore, Hong Kong

Bribe charges link Alstom to firms from Singapore, Hong Kong

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Alstom is accused of paying bribes to Indian public officials to secure Delhi metro contracts.