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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.

China is our bitterest enemy today

China is our bitterest enemy today

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

'Today the Chinese think they can slap India, and there will be no consequences.' 'They must be made to feel the consequences through any and all means,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Now, the cafe comes home

Now, the cafe comes home

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Coffee Day has 1,555 outlets across India.

How Renault put itself back in the game

How Renault put itself back in the game

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The French car maker has gained a firm footing in the small car segment, and is well on its way to becoming the topmost European car brand in India

Why 2017 is crucial for China

Why 2017 is crucial for China

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

'The mood in Beijing is already nervous and feverously watchful.' 'Developments in China will be scrutinised as intensely and nervously as the ones in Washington,' says Claude Smadja.

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

An excerpt from Conde Nast India's Make In India magazine.

The challenges before China's strongman

The challenges before China's strongman

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Xi Jinping has accumulated great power, but he faces trials that are just as great, says Claude Smadja.

How Mumbai's oldest Ittar market is keeping its business alive

How Mumbai's oldest Ittar market is keeping its business alive

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The art of making Ittar (scent) is perhaps as old as civilisation.

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

Inflation targeting can be a game changer

Inflation targeting can be a game changer

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Retired banker P Balagopala Kurup says one of the reasons he favours inflation targeting is that its first priority is to insulate the lesser fortunate citizens from adversity and in the process to ensure that the economy retains its inherent vibrancy and strength.

Bullet trains in India: Fast track to nowhere?

Bullet trains in India: Fast track to nowhere?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Some would argue that it bullet trains are too expensive for the cash-starved Indian Railways, and its cost far outweighs the benefits.

'Come. Make in India' -- but how?

'Come. Make in India' -- but how?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

In the World Bank's rankings on the "Ease of Doing Business" India stands at 139 out of 189 economies surveyed in 2014; its position has in fact dropped from 131 last year.

Five best personal finance tools

Five best personal finance tools

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Online and mobile based personal finance applications have gained importance over the past few years.

Modi's op-ed in German newspaper

Modi's op-ed in German newspaper

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Prime Minster Narendra Modi's op-ed in the German daily Frankfurter Allgemeines talks about development, New Age India and his 'Make in India' campaign. Here's the complete text of the column.

Sensex ends in green; GDP data awaited

Sensex ends in green; GDP data awaited

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended 53 points higher at 28,439 and the 50-share Nifty closed 18 points higher at 8,494.

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India and France on Monday inked an Inter-Governmental Agreement on the sale of 36 French fighter jets, Rafale, but were unable to sign the final deal due to some "financial" aspects, which are expected to be sorted out in "couple of days".

Wipro Q3 profit up 2%, meets estimates

Wipro Q3 profit up 2%, meets estimates

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Revenue from its IT services business rose 9 percent to $1.86 billion.

What India can expect from President Trump

What India can expect from President Trump

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'A bit of marketing, a bit of positioning, and a lot of strategic thinking is required, and all this should be in aid of India's strategic intent: Becoming the third pole in a global G3 and aiming for Numero Uno,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Economy really needs a booster shot'

'Economy really needs a booster shot'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'One of the biggest issues the Indian economy faces right now is of job creation...' 'The nexus between growth and employment has to be closed...' 'In the absence of a manufacturing expansion, the alternative is to have the service sector as the driver of both GDP as well as employment growth.'

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Amid Trump's expected action against employment visas, India's bellwether IT firms reveal they have been preparing for this eventuality for years.

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Aaj ka taaza khabar

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.

Kerry leaves for India to attend annual strategic dialogue

Kerry leaves for India to attend annual strategic dialogue

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry, heading a high-powered delegation of his cabinet colleagues and top military commanders, today left for India as part of his 10-day seven nation Asia trip.

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.

Budget 2015: What India Inc expects from Jaitley

Budget 2015: What India Inc expects from Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Boost to dairy sector will generate jobs

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.

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation.

This Budget will be Mr Modi's credibility test

This Budget will be Mr Modi's credibility test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Curbing the federal deficit is the government's absolute priority on February 28.

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The Ambassador was a durable enough brand to outlive the licence raj.

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.

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.

'Whatever I have is because of India'

'Whatever I have is because of India'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'15, 17 years back we were not even in existence in the US. Today nearly 1/3 of prescriptions written comes from India.' 'India is showing that in a very competitive environment -- like the US and Europe -- our industry is doing very well.'

Will Mr Jaitley bite the 'swadeshi' bullet?

Will Mr Jaitley bite the 'swadeshi' bullet?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

What the new defence minister does with the Rafale fighter jet deal will decide if India wants to build genuine, long-term defence capability through an indigenous product that slashes life-cycle costs, or opt for glitzy signing ceremony with foreign vendors that would please the public, says Ajai Shukla.

Pressing the reset button in MoD

Pressing the reset button in MoD

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Defence Secretary R K Mathur should take to Prime Minister Narendra Modi just five simple measures that would create or catalyse dramatic improvements across the wider defence arena, says Ajai Shukla.

How Suresh Prabhu plans to transform the Indian Railways

How Suresh Prabhu plans to transform the Indian Railways

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Making the railways better is a different type of a challenge.'

6 types of inflation that affect our daily finances

6 types of inflation that affect our daily finances

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The cost of food has constantly been on the rise.

Exclusive! 'Modi has taken his job seriously in letter and spirit'

Exclusive! 'Modi has taken his job seriously in letter and spirit'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

'Modi as the PM of the country has to take everybody on board and deliver on good governance. That is his responsibility. In that talking alone won't help, he's working.' Commerce Minister Dr Nirmala Sitharaman tells Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com how the Modi government plans to change India.

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.

Will 'Make in India' reform trade, too?

Will 'Make in India' reform trade, too?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

An ambitious long-term vision to ensure economic connectivity between India and the rest of Southern Asia is critical to India's trade policy objectives.

Beyond the symbolism, the substance from Pranab's China visit

Beyond the symbolism, the substance from Pranab's China visit

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Amid souring ties, the president visited Beijing for three days. On his return to India, a hope of better ties has arisen, says senior correspondent R Rajagopalan, who travelled with Pranab Mukherjee to the Asian superpower.