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Perfect storm gathering over Smriti Irani's ministry

Perfect storm gathering over Smriti Irani's ministry

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Rising skills gap, falling exports, low productivity, rising debt and low foreign investment is jeopardising the target set for the textile and apparels sector

The 10 highest paid Indian-American CEOs

The 10 highest paid Indian-American CEOs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Satya Nadella is the highest-paid CEO in the US. So how do the other Indian-American executives fare?

MUST READ: How India, China can work together

MUST READ: How India, China can work together

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'As China rises and India grows to reclaim their earlier positions on the world stage as two of the largest economies and most important countries, there will indeed be some contention between these two powers.' 'There will also be plenty of space and room for cooperation amongst the two of us.' 'As our economic size increases to match the fact that we are the two most populous nations on earth, it will be all the more important for us to keep the interests of our peoples as well as those of the rest of the world in mind.' 'We shall have to grow together rather than as separate and disparate entities,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's ambassador to China -- in the 7th annual lecture of the Indian Association of Foreign Affairs Correspondents on March 1, 2019.

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The numbers in India may not be as big but the opportunity for serious growth is all there.

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The Board rued that its efforts to resolve the concerns of the founders - who together own about 12.75 per cent stake in Infosys - over the course of a year through a dialogue have not been successful.

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

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'Four weeks have passed after the scam was exposed, yet no big guy has been arrested.' 'This gives the impression that he wants to be soft on the biggies.'

PM on Modi: I take my opponents very seriously

PM on Modi: I take my opponents very seriously

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday disagreed with those in the Congress who were dismissive of the challenge posed by Narendra Modi but asserted that the party would approach the 2014 Lok Sabha polls with self-confidence, irrespective of the results of the just concluded elections in five states.

Smart city challenge: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, are you ready?

Smart city challenge: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, are you ready?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

India's top metro cities need to improve their infrastructure and other civic amenities too.

'Taxpayers don't worry, only those who defy law will be in trouble'

'Taxpayers don't worry, only those who defy law will be in trouble'

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Honest tax payers need not worry about the new black money law, says finance minister Arun Jaitley.

Because the offline world is not enough

Because the offline world is not enough

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

E-vyapar.com to help small businesses manage inventory & accounts online.

8 goals India must achieve to fulfil its commitment to the UN

8 goals India must achieve to fulfil its commitment to the UN

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Time is running out: Will India manage to attain goals set by the UN.

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.

Limited downside risks for oil companies

Limited downside risks for oil companies

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

After steep correction in valuations, these have turned attractive but upside will depend on diesel price rises and export-parity pricing.

'Bandhan should not fall for corporate banking'

'Bandhan should not fall for corporate banking'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Tamal Bandyopadhyay discusses his latest book Bandhan: The Making of a Bank at Bandhan headquarters in Kolkata.

When they didn't get jobs, they created jobs for others

When they didn't get jobs, they created jobs for others

Rediff.com27 May 2015

This is the story of two youngsters from Bengaluru, who converted adversity to their advantage.

Will the defence ministry shift gears?

Will the defence ministry shift gears?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Jaitley can make his innings -- notwithstanding its likely length -- to be a watershed tenure, or just add to the image of the MoD drifting rudderless, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

One year on.....Modi's 14 big hits and one big miss!

One year on.....Modi's 14 big hits and one big miss!

Rediff.com26 May 2015

FIXES BY THE GOVERNMENT: Energy price fixed, tax issues linger.

'Modi@1: It has been a good year for the economy'

'Modi@1: It has been a good year for the economy'

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The Modi government's array of economic policy has been impressive.

Changes stir hopes of stability at Wipro

Changes stir hopes of stability at Wipro

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

IT majr Wipro needs stability at the top deck, say industry watchers.

The 24 year old who wants to feed India

The 24 year old who wants to feed India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Ankit Kawatra's Feeding India has already fed more than 1 million people.

What they said, and what it meant

What they said, and what it meant

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The joint statement issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama's first-ever summit is high on intent and ambition. Notably missing from the statement is India's refusal to be America's partner in its war against ISIS.

At UN, Pope appeals to the moral conscience of man

At UN, Pope appeals to the moral conscience of man

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Pope Francis on Friday called upon the world community to put aside their "partisan interests and sincerely strive to serve the common good".

US Court upholds Rajat Gupta insider trading conviction

US Court upholds Rajat Gupta insider trading conviction

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

He will now have to submit to the two-year jail term handed down to him.

LeT receives adequate funding despite sanctions: India tells UN

LeT receives adequate funding despite sanctions: India tells UN

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

India has said that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Tayiba do not "live on love and fresh air", expressing regret that they receive funds despite being slapped with sanctions by the United Nations, as the world body reaffirmed the need to cut the monetary lifeline of terrorists.

The world in the era of Donald Trump

The world in the era of Donald Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The US foreign and security policy establishment, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, apprehends that Trump may compel them to exorcise the 'unipolar predicament', and bring foreign and security policies to reflect the desires and priorities of the American public.

100 years of ITC: Corporate India's big success story

100 years of ITC: Corporate India's big success story

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

ITC is one of those few enterprises in the world that has traversed a 100 year journey and has yet managed to remain contemporary, relevant and competitive.

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

If "innovation" were a person, he or she would have looked like David Bowie.

Why do Indian cities need a complete redesign

Why do Indian cities need a complete redesign

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

We need a comprehensive redevelopment plan that seeks to redesign our overgrown cities in terms of connectivity, mobility and liveability.

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Nikita Puri and Dhruv Munjal explain why new-age businessmen are turning to exclusive, uber-rich clubs.

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Arun Jaitley interview.

Prez seeks cooperation of MPs as budget session of Parliament begins

Prez seeks cooperation of MPs as budget session of Parliament begins

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

With clouds of storm hovering over Parliament's budget session, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday sought the "cooperation" of all MPs in the smooth conduct of legislative business but gave no indication of plans to bring changes in the controversial land acquisition ordinance.

Six months in power: Modi's 6 big ideas to transform India

Six months in power: Modi's 6 big ideas to transform India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Partial dismantling of subsidies, movement towards a more transparent policy on natural resources and moves to make India more inviting for foreign investors, are some of Modi government's big achievements.

China wooing India for building high-speed rail networks

China wooing India for building high-speed rail networks

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

India's move to opt for Japanese bullet trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route had raised concerns in China which is competing with Japan to build high-speed rail networks in India.

As oil plummets, how much pain still looms for US energy firms?

As oil plummets, how much pain still looms for US energy firms?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With nearly a quarter of U.S. energy shares' value wiped out by oil's six-month slide, investors are wondering if the sector has taken enough punishment and whether it is time to pile back in ahead of earnings reports later this month.

'The govt has done a lot to set the investment climate right'

'The govt has done a lot to set the investment climate right'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

'The transmission sector is going to be the next sunrise industry.'

Exclusive! Manohar Parrikar on his plans for India's defence

Exclusive! Manohar Parrikar on his plans for India's defence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'The armed forces have been given clear indication that they have to give priority to Make in India and indigenisation and dependence on foreign source should be reduced.' 'Almost Rs 90,000 crores contracts have been signed during my tenure. Another almost Rs 70,000 crores are in the pipeline.'

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

In July, IRS officers in Mumbai held an incendiary meeting where they criticised the alleged interference in 'operational matters' by the department of revenue.

Confused about the Budget proposals? Please read this

Confused about the Budget proposals? Please read this

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Indian economy about to take-off

The winners and losers in Trump's Afghan strategy

The winners and losers in Trump's Afghan strategy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

New Delhi and Beijing are the only two regional capitals that have commented on US President Donald Trump's speech on August 21 outlining the way forward in Afghanistan. The Indian foreign ministry statement was effusive in praise, while the Chinese statement has been one of cautious and guarded hope. Delhi has identified itself with Trump's Afghan strategy, whereas the Chinese stance is calibrated -- observant and objective, keeping a distance, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.