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Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Confined to their rooms and small houses, they are reminded of the time when they were subjected to physical and sexual torture.

The story of tax havens and financial secrecy

The story of tax havens and financial secrecy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Two organisations tracking tax violations and money laundering worldwide identify totally different sets of countries for lack of financial transparency.

Move towards 4% inflation to contain rupee volatility: Rajan

Move towards 4% inflation to contain rupee volatility: Rajan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Seeking to guard investor returns from excessive exchange rate movements, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said a move towards an inflation target of 4 per cent will help contain the currency market volatility.

Three small success stories. 3 big life lessons

Three small success stories. 3 big life lessons

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Young people have an abundance of choice today. Yet finding purpose is an altogether different challenge for them.

10 qualities that make a great entrepreneur

10 qualities that make a great entrepreneur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

What are the personality characteristics and behaviours that lead to venture creation and success?

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The huge amount of investments being made by telcos in India for telecom gear, there is no way this demand could be met only by Europeans.' 'The Chinese are quick in installation and offer great value for money.'

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Soon after Prime Minister Modi's assertion, the G20 countries also came down heavily on terrorism.

India on brink of quantum leap, Modi tells investors

India on brink of "quantum leap", Modi tells investors

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Investors from across the globe are keen to invest in Gujarat.

SBI merger could spill over to FY18

SBI merger could spill over to FY18

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

SBI might present the first result for the combined entity at the end of the first quarter of 2017-18

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Dangal's success in China opens up the world's second-largest film market for India. But there are risks, warns Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

The Dangal opportunity: How India can woo China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Dangal's success in China opens up the world's second-largest film market for India. But there are risks, warns Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'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.'

India remains in a sweet spot from a long-term perspective: Kapil Bali

India remains in a sweet spot from a long-term perspective: Kapil Bali

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

'For investors who are willing to remain invested for two - three years, there exist quite a few good opportunities.'

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He said India has a rich tradition and a long history of both discovery and use of science and technology.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Govt says RBI did not consult it over important decisions

Govt says RBI did not consult it over important decisions

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'The PCA framework was revised and tightened in April 2017, but there was no discussion in any board meeting. The government does not know the rationale behind revising the framework and how the RBI arrived at it. Similarly, there was no discussion in the board meeting on the revised NPA framework,' said an official.

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.

China is yet again ahead of India -- now in retail banking

China is yet again ahead of India -- now in retail banking

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

With a loan book of $268 billion, India's retail banking is now ahead of Russia, Malaysia and Mexico but behind China, Brazil and Thailand

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

Explained: The meaning of Sushma's Vietnam visit

Explained: The meaning of Sushma's Vietnam visit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'India does not wish to remain silent in improving its strategic space so that its leverage to counter China's expansionist designs is maintained, besides enabling it to play a responsible role from a position of strength for peace and stability in Asia,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Tiger numbers roar back for first time in 100 years

Tiger numbers roar back for first time in 100 years

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

According to the new data, India accounts for the most with 2,226.

Diversify business: New mantra for India Inc

Diversify business: New mantra for India Inc

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

India Inc is ready to diversify into unchartered areas.

Ask Gaurav: Your stock queries answered

Ask Gaurav: Your stock queries answered

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Gaurav Garg, Head of Research, CapitalVia answers readers' stock market queries.

Sea-borne terror and piracy key challenges: Modi@ IFR

Sea-borne terror and piracy key challenges: Modi@ IFR

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The prime minister also pitched for respecting freedom of navigation against the backdrop of South China sea dispute.

11,500 startups to come up in India by 2020

11,500 startups to come up in India by 2020

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

As many as 11,500 startups would come up in the country employing over 2,50,000 people by 2020, according to key findings of India Start-up Report 2014 of industry body Nasscom.

How India can get back on high growth path

How India can get back on high growth path

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'The revival of household savings and investment is the litmus test of whether we are on the road to recovery,' says Nitin Desai.

Stocks to build a long-term portfolio

Stocks to build a long-term portfolio

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

How to predict the next economic crisis

How to predict the next economic crisis

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Economists have long argued that they shouldn't be expected to predict crises, such as the one that almost sank the global economy five years ago.

India set to retain fastest growing economy tag

India set to retain fastest growing economy tag

Rediff.com31 May 2016

India's upbeat outlook contrasts with neighbouring China, where growth slipped to 6.7 in the first quarter

Why do the Chinese want a train to Sikkim?

Why do the Chinese want a train to Sikkim?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

China is spending billions of dollars to improve infrastructure in Tibet and other parts of its border with India. Claude Arpi explains why New Delhi can't afford to ignore Beijing's plans.

5 stocks that can offer high returns

5 stocks that can offer high returns

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

These are companies with a strong track record and good prospects on earnings.

The many benefits of motor insurance

The many benefits of motor insurance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Any unexpected expense can disturb the finely-balanced budget of middle-class individual. That's when a motor insurance policy comes as a saviour

Sensex, Nifty climb 1% as oil prices rally

Sensex, Nifty climb 1% as oil prices rally

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Bank shares were the top gainer in early trades with Bank of Baroda up over 4%.

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Ivanka spoke for a good 15 minutes, gracefully, looking straight at her audience, her face wreathed often in winning smiles. She is an articulate, striking, woman who charmed her audience.

In India, where no-frills cars rule, Toyota bets on premium models

In India, where no-frills cars rule, Toyota bets on premium models

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Toyota Motor Corp is betting on pricier premium models offering better safety and quality.

India managing complexities in ties with China: Sitharaman in Moscow

India managing complexities in ties with China: Sitharaman in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Sitharaman, who is in Russia on a three-day visit, also met her Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe on the sidelines of the international security conference.

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The IMD has said temperatures in most parts of the country from March to May would be 'above normal'.

Modi, RBI must take key steps to rescue the economy

Modi, RBI must take key steps to rescue the economy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

It's crucial for Modi to make India an easier place to do business.