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Drones boom: The next big opportunity after e-commerce

Drones boom: The next big opportunity after e-commerce

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Drones are being sold by e-retailers like Flipkart and Snapdeal for less than Rs 40,000 apiece.

In largest-ever US city bankruptcy, cuts coming for Detroit creditors

In largest-ever US city bankruptcy, cuts coming for Detroit creditors

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The ruling by US Judge Steven Rhodes, who cited the city's dismal finances and $18 billion owed to a multitude of creditors in support of his decision, marks a watershed in the history of Detroit.

Trai's norms to fix the sorry state of media sector

Trai's norms to fix the sorry state of media sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

With over 135 news channels, about a third owned by politicians and real estate guys, the news TV market is a nightmare, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Don't look at him with pity; look up to him for his grit

Don't look at him with pity; look up to him for his grit

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Dhruv Shirpurkar's parents never let go of their faith in God while standing with him in his battle against a rare disorder that left him 85 per cent disabled and bound to a wheelchair.

UP's free-housing mess a national warning

UP's free-housing mess a national warning

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

With nearly a million identified slums, UP urgently requires housing for the poor

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

If the high security notes introduced in 2015 were kept in the system, the pain due to demonetisation can be ameliorated to a certain extent. But unfortunately, such thought process have no place in the hasty demonetisation decision.

When cronies plunder scarce resources

When cronies plunder scarce resources

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Crony capitalism will of course generate investment and ensure profit for private capital, but it won't give employment or income to the people. If you can make money by selling coal or speculating in land, why produce electricity, why invest in research and development, why even set up factories, asks Praful Bidwai.

5 tips to make money from your blogs

5 tips to make money from your blogs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

You should know who your customer is and what problem you are going to address with your blog.

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 Parrikar is failing the armed forces

How Parrikar is failing the armed forces

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Our large military requirements make for an enormous buyer's leverage, which the defence ministry fritters away in piecemeal purchases

Gujarat model of development: More hype than substance

Gujarat model of development: More hype than substance

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

With facts and figures, the CAG report has highlighted how Gujarat was far from a role model for states across India, and that the progress made in this province in western India in improving agriculture, education, healthcare and empowerment of women and children, was not exactly creditable, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

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.

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.'

2014 poll: Which party will be most friendly to women's causes?

2014 poll: Which party will be most friendly to women's causes?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

2014 will be a watershed election. Much is at stake and much needs to be changed. Women need their voice to be heard and they need representation with real power, says Sunanda Vashist.

'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.'

'We can create a more equal world'

'We can create a more equal world'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan introduced their daughter Maxima to the world with a beautiful and thoughtful letter.

President Pranab's address to Parliament: The transcript

President Pranab's address to Parliament: The transcript

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday addressed the first joint sitting of Parliament as mandatorily required under the Constitution after the general elections. The address is the political, economic and foreign policy road map of the Narendra Modi government and covers virtually all crucial areas.

'Pressure on Asian currencies will continue'

'Pressure on Asian currencies will continue'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Sanjay Mathur, managing director and head of economics research for Asia Pacific (ex-Japan), Royal Bank of Scotland, tells Business Standard that in the emerging market pack, India needs to learn lessons from Korea and Taiwan, which have managed their economic situations well.

The extraordinary doctor who makes a difference

The extraordinary doctor who makes a difference

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Rediff.com digs into its archives, tracking down Dr M R Rajagopal's sincere efforts of changing lives and changing the way India looks at palliative care.

US aid to Pakistan is no panacea, but neither are sanctions

US aid to Pakistan is no panacea, but neither are sanctions

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

After weighing all the costs and benefits, the next administration is likely to reduce and restructure assistance to Pakistan but not to end it altogether, says Daniel S Markey.

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Economist Dale W Jorgenson declares that India is doing "very, very well" and forecasts that India might continue to outrun world economies, including China over the next many years.

Budget 2015: What we need now are difficult decisions

Budget 2015: What we need now are difficult decisions

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

In an interview with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com, he talks about the economic policies of the Narendra Modi government and whether achche din is really coming.

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'Put cricket, first and foremost, at the centre of every decision you take.' 'The bottom line must always be the sport that we love.' Rahul Dravid as eloquent as always in his M A K Pataudi Memorial Lecture.

Rahul Dravid's Pataudi Memorial Lecture: Full Text

Rahul Dravid's Pataudi Memorial Lecture: Full Text

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Full text of Rahul Dravid's Pataudi Memorial Lecture in New Delhi.

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