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How our netas reacted to the Budget

How our netas reacted to the Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Following the Budget being announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, leaders across the political spectrum provided their views.

A test of RIL's core competence

A test of RIL's core competence

Rediff.com28 May 2015

No one is quite sure when the soft launch is likely.

China wants to show off its military power

China wants to show off its military power

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

'The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.' Former RA&W official Jayadeva Ranade explains what China's military reforms mean for the world.

'Confusion is clouding investment climate'

'Confusion is clouding investment climate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The quality and quantity of start-ups in India have completely changed.

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan welcomed the apex court's order and urged people to abide by the SC guidelines and 'give green Diwali and our environment a chance'

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

With Sundar Pichai becoming the CEO of Google, India has one more reason to cheer its prowess in the global IT sector.

How Dhirubhai Ambani changed the style of doing business in India

How Dhirubhai Ambani changed the style of doing business in India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

During his lifetime and after, Ambani aroused extreme responses in others.

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Those scheduled to attend the five-day WEF Annual meeting, beginning January 21, include more than 40 heads of state or government, including those from the UK, Australia, Japan, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Korea and Switzerland, WEF announced on Wednesday at a press conference in Geneva.

Why derivatives are a Pyrrhic triumph for our equity markets

Why derivatives are a Pyrrhic triumph for our equity markets

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The expansion in equity market volumes is driven by retail speculators indulging in heavy trading of complex derivatives that are economically unproductive, say Praveen Chakravarthy and T V Somanathan.

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

We need a change in mindset, says the RBI Governor.

GDP growth estimates: Grappling with new complexities

GDP growth estimates: Grappling with new complexities

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

It is pegged at 6.8-8% by various economists, as compared to 6.7%.

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

India has reached a significant milestone on Friday (November 28) by achieving Rs 100 lakh crore or 100 trillion market cap.

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.

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?

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Unless Dr Urjit Patel starts clearing the balance sheets of banks, the investment cycle will not start. Unless the clog in the drain is cleared, further lending cannot happen. If further lending doesn't happen, the investment cycle also will not happen, writes M R Venkatesh.

Committee wants MoD to look upon private industry as an ally

Committee wants MoD to look upon private industry as an ally

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Stressing on the 'Make in India' initiative, a Ministry of Defence appointed committee has recommended enhanced private sector involvement by granting manufacturers tax and import concessions.

How G20 can make a real difference

How G20 can make a real difference

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

How G20 can make a real difference.

The remaking of the banking sector

The remaking of the banking sector

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Banks in India must have a modern approach, suggests a panel comprising of banking bigwigs.

'We need to reinvent the Pay Commission to link salaries with performance'

'We need to reinvent the Pay Commission to link salaries with performance'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Manish Sabharwal is chairman of TeamLease, which has helped hire 1.4 million sales and customer service reps and logistics employees such as couriers for companies across India since it was founded in 2002.

Flipkart's big plans to take on rivals

Flipkart's big plans to take on rivals

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Flipkart's current valuation is an estimated $12 billion.

Honouring Solar Mamas

Honouring Solar Mamas

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Bunker Roy, founder of the Barefoot College at Tilonia in Rajasthan, was awarded the Clinton Global Citizen Award at a ceremony in New York on September 25.

Playing cupid to the differently-abled

Playing cupid to the differently-abled

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Kalyani Khona is helping the disabled find love.

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Budget smartphones will rule the market in 2015.

Jaipur fast becoming the next start-up hub

Jaipur fast becoming the next start-up hub

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

What work in Jaipur's favour are lower costs, a good talent pool, better quality of life, and proximity to the Delhi National Capital Region

Opposition slams Railway Budget for 'weaving dreams'

Opposition slams Railway Budget for 'weaving dreams'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Opposition said saying it lacked vision and road map to execute ideas.

Are you ready to start your own business?

Are you ready to start your own business?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

As an entrepreneur the most important quality you have to have is that all consuming passion to become an entrepreneur.

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

What is it about Arohan that puts it in the top league of microfinance institutions in the country?

Keshav Murugesh, Group CEO of WNS shares his success story

Keshav Murugesh, Group CEO of WNS shares his success story

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Not many people know that today's BPM industry gives specialists great career options.

And the award goes to...7 star performers of India Inc

And the award goes to...7 star performers of India Inc

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

BS Annual Awards 2014: Power-packed jury picks the best 7 of corporate India

Mittal's battle cry: Bring it on Jio, Airtel is ready for the challenge!

Mittal's battle cry: Bring it on Jio, Airtel is ready for the challenge!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Sunil Bharti Mittal, bottom, left, says he is fond of Bill Gates' famous quote: "Success is a lousy teacher." Back from a long foreign business trip, the founder-chairman of Bharti Enterprises talks to Malini Bhupta and Kiran Rathee about the challenges posed by Reliance Jio and how he is determined to come out on top once again. Mittal says , today, Airtel is as ready as Jio in pure-play 4G operations.

An entrepreneurial mindset needs to be encouraged: Kalraj Mishra

An entrepreneurial mindset needs to be encouraged: Kalraj Mishra

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

'I have tried to make it easier for the small scale entrepreneur to do business and cut through the red tape.'

India Inc hails Modi victory, looks for bold reforms

India Inc hails Modi victory, looks for bold reforms

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Happy at the clear mandate given by voters to the BJP-led NDA, India Inc on Friday exuded confidence that Narendra Modi will initiate bold and decisive policy reforms to promote economic growth.

How World War II changed India

How World War II changed India

Rediff.com24 May 2016

'The origins of the model of planned economic development adopted by independent India was a direct consequence of the war.' 'The war provided an opportunity for groups at the margins of Indian society to find new avenues for mobility.' 'The war also led to the emergence of India as a major Asian power and set the stage for it to play a wider role in international politics.'

Shikha Sharma: A brilliant banker who scripted Axis Bank's success story

Shikha Sharma: A brilliant banker who scripted Axis Bank's success story

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Under Sharma Axis Bank has also taken the lead in focusing on technology, which has now become core to almost every other lender's strategy.

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'There are 25 million farmers in India with at least 2 to 3 cows each.' 'If all them use biogas to cook, millions of LPG units and firewood can be saved.'

Ahmedabad: Two steps forward, one step back

Ahmedabad: Two steps forward, one step back

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Since many of Modi's urban policies were initiated in Ahmedabad, the city may act as a template to examine what can be expected in a country that is witnessing the biggest migration from rural to urban areas in the world

Not a single scandal, is this not Achche Din, asks Modi

Not a single scandal, is this not Achche Din, asks Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The government has taken a number of steps to address the situation faced by farmers.

Modi coins mantra for Xi: 'Inch towards Miles'

Modi coins mantra for Xi: 'Inch towards Miles'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a special interaction with Chinese media persons in New Delhi on the eve of the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping where he summarized the possibilities of Sino-India bilateral ties.

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.

Better growth for IT companies? Here's Rohan Murty's prescription!

Better growth for IT companies? Here's Rohan Murty's prescription!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Rohan Murty was speaking at the 50th anniversary symposium of the computer science department at Cornell University.