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'Make in India' is good but implementation holds key

'Make in India' is good but implementation holds key

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Make in India campaign has huge potential.

Why India's coal policy needs a makeover

Why India's coal policy needs a makeover

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Realistically, coal will be the major fuel for electricity generation in India, as in America, for a long time.

Budget: A milestone towards ushering in reforms

Budget: A milestone towards ushering in reforms

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Budget sets out a comprehensive vision.

Rural India slowdown threatens Modi's achche din promise

Rural India slowdown threatens Modi's achche din promise

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Rural slowdown may delay growth in the economy.

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The couple said that that they were strolling near the railway station at the Fatehpur Sikri after a day in Agra when the group started following them and later attacked.

Rizwan Ahmed takes over as UP's first Muslim police chief

Rizwan Ahmed takes over as UP's first Muslim police chief

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

The New Year in Uttar Pradesh dawns the advent of the state's first Muslim director general of police, with chief minister Akhilesh Yadav naming 1978 batch Indian Police Service officer Rizwan Ahmed as the new police chief.

Few things that are holding back Aadhaar

Few things that are holding back Aadhaar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

AAdhar cannot be successful unless there is proper coordination at the helm.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Brave new world: Modi's 100 days,10 top moves

Brave new world: Modi's 100 days,10 top moves

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Modi government has taken some interesting policy decisions in the 100 days since the time he met President Pranab Mukherjee to present his claim as Prime Minister of the world's largest democracy, says Tanmaya Nanda.

Ranji round-up: 23 wickets fall as Bengal, Baroda struggle at 'green' Lahli

Ranji round-up: 23 wickets fall as Bengal, Baroda struggle at 'green' Lahli

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Monday

Time for 'Big Bang' reforms to accelerate growth: Survey

Time for 'Big Bang' reforms to accelerate growth: Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The Economic Survey called for improving business environment.

India faces an uphill challenge to boost infrastructure

India faces an uphill challenge to boost infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Relying on the private sector to undertake infrastructure investment may not be a realistic proposition.

India to grow at 8.1%, says UN Report

India to grow at 8.1%, says UN Report

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Investment is also expected to rebound.

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Modi government has to come up with a robust economic agenda to impress the masses.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

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

Lodha panel suggests bar on ministers in BCCI, legalising betting

Lodha panel suggests bar on ministers in BCCI, legalising betting

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee on Monday recommended sweeping reforms for the controversy-ridden Board of Control for Cricket in India, suggesting a bar on ministers from occupying positions, putting a cap on the age and tenure of the office-bearers and legalising betting.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

Rediff.com4 May 2017

ATS officials seized a cellphone and Rs 71.57 lakh in cash from the house of Qureshi,

The big hits and misses from Modi's cabinet

The big hits and misses from Modi's cabinet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

A brief report card on Modi's ministers.

Budget: It's time to boost investment, cut down wasteful spending

Budget: It's time to boost investment, cut down wasteful spending

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Budget should raise revenues & reduce spending to increase capital expenditure.

India, from the eyes of one who saw her birth

India, from the eyes of one who saw her birth

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'Our biggest problem has been keeping this country together.' 'Nation building is never easy. It is a very difficult task.' 'Even 70 years is not too long a time.'

10 economic commandments for Modi

10 economic commandments for Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue with a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Rains will batter TN for 7 days more: IMD

Rains will batter TN for 7 days more: IMD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Rains will continue to batter Tamil Nadu for the next seven days and the next 48 hours are "very crucial", the IMD has said.

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

Floods continue to heap misery on Bihar, UP

Floods continue to heap misery on Bihar, UP

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The flood situation eased in Assam and northern districts of West Bengal with water receding and no fresh deaths being reported in both the states.

India Inc's hopelessness with Modi is justified

India Inc's hopelessness with Modi is justified

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The earlier government was blamed for non-performance, the current one will be rightfully blamed for mismanagement

'India has its hands full in implementing key reforms'

'India has its hands full in implementing key reforms'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The government has changed arbitration laws, amended some 'provisions' of the Companies Act.

The masterclass and the Budget

The masterclass and the Budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

'The finance minister and the government have met the immediate challenge. The wine this time is new and also in a new bottle, which, though not full, is less than half empty.'

Ranji round-up: Harbhajan takes six; Aparajith hits ton for TN

Ranji round-up: Harbhajan takes six; Aparajith hits ton for TN

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Eager to make a comeback to the Indian Test team, Punjab skipper Harbhajan Singh claimed a sensational six-wicket haul to skittle out Odisha for 205 in their first innings on the opening day of a Group A Ranji Trophy match in Mohali.

Why Modi sarkar must first push reforms in NDA-ruled states

Why Modi sarkar must first push reforms in NDA-ruled states

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The better performing states throw up more employment opportunities including at unskilled levels.

Cautious BCCI to summon SGM to discuss Lodha Panel Recommendations

Cautious BCCI to summon SGM to discuss Lodha Panel Recommendations

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Shaken by Justice RM Lodha committee's recommended reforms of its governance structure, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to call a Special General Meeting (SGM) within the next two weeks to discuss the implications of the report.

My salute to arguably India's greatest military hero

My salute to arguably India's greatest military hero

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

In super-human acts of valour, Havildar Abdul Hamid personally knocked out five tanks over two days, effectively derailing the enemy offensive in the 1965 Indo-Pak War. 'Decades later, I realised not only how much the nation owed to this great son of India but also that my entire family was probably alive thanks to him,' says Vijay Dandapani.

'India's macros are one of the best in the world'

'India's macros are one of the best in the world'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Assessing the shape of the Indian economy just a couple of days ahead of the Union Budget for 2016-17, Saugata Bhatacharya, senior vice president and chief economist, Axis Bank, speaks about his budget wishlist and suggests measures that can help finance minister Arun Jaitley achieve the targeted fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent of India's gross domestic product.

'Make in India will have to be worked on'

'Make in India will have to be worked on'

Rediff.com17 May 2017

In the run up to three years of the National Democratic Alliance government, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry (Independent Charge) Nirmala Sitharaman says it is time to consolidate some of the major initiatives as well as take new steps.

India on verge of becoming world's most digitised economy: PM

India on verge of becoming world's most digitised economy: PM

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

"India has become the fastest growing major economy in the world. Despite the global slowdown, we have registered excellent growth. Today, India is a bright spot in the global economy. We are seen as the engine of global growth," he said.

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Government seeks stakeholders' comments by Jan 30 on discussion paper.

No big bang reforms, but Budget to boost growth

No big bang reforms, but Budget to boost growth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Jaitley promised higher investment in roads and railways.

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

'If Facebook were a country, it would be the third most populous one and the most connected.'

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Govt keen to revive business sentiment in india.

BRICS Summit: Opportunities for India, Russia and China

BRICS Summit: Opportunities for India, Russia and China

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Srikanth Kondapalli on what to expect from the seventh BRICS summit meeting to be held in Russia in July.