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There has been an expectation mismatch, says TCS chief

There has been an expectation mismatch, says TCS chief

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'We expect realisation will be flattish for the rest of the fiscal (year).'

Infosys on a roll in Q3

Infosys on a roll in Q3

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Infosys is likely to put up a good show.

In last presser, Obama warns Russia: 'We can do stuff to you'

In last presser, Obama warns Russia: 'We can do stuff to you'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The United States is stronger and more prosperous than it was eight years ago, US President Barack Obama has said, attributing it to a series of steps taken by him during his two four-year terms.

What Cognizant's strong shows mean for Indian IT firms

What Cognizant's strong shows mean for Indian IT firms

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

'Cognizant's results indicate that digital related spends can more than offset headwinds in traditional services'

There will be a slowdown in hiring across the industry: Wipro CEO

There will be a slowdown in hiring across the industry: Wipro CEO

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Wipro has a good brand because of the trust and quality it enjoys globally.

Obama urges action on Syria @ UNGA

Obama urges action on Syria @ UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Addressing world leaders at the 68th session of the UN General Assembly, Obama said if the international community cannot be united against forcing Syria to give up its chemical weapons, "then it will show that the United Nations is incapable of enforcing the most basic of international laws".

RIL earnings to set market tone, Bihar in focus

RIL earnings to set market tone, Bihar in focus

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

The upbeat earnings from Reliance Industries will set the tone for the truncated week ahead

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Western businesses and diplomats in Delhi privately say Modi's reputation as a man of action has been hurt by setbacks on economic reform.

Markets could remain on shaky ground

Markets could remain on shaky ground

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Markets could slide again owing to conditions in Europe and the US.

Markets fail to keep pace; bluechip's Q1 nos disappoint

Markets fail to keep pace; bluechip's Q1 nos disappoint

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Sensex lacklustre, bluechips in focus.

TCS, Infosys back in the game with strong Q2 results

TCS, Infosys back in the game with strong Q2 results

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Ebitda margin, too, was lower than the expected 29.1 per cent.

How you can be happy at work

How you can be happy at work

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Focus on the best you can do with what you've been given.

Economic Survey may bear Arvind Virmani's mark

Economic Survey may bear Arvind Virmani's mark

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Principal economic advisor, Ila Patnaik, is coordinating the work on Economic Survey 2013-14.

GST delay may not impact markets

GST delay may not impact markets

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Although the markets could see a knee-jerk reaction, they rule out a sharp fall.

IT firms widen base with big data

IT firms widen base with big data

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Amid subdued demand for traditional information technology (IT) services offerings, Indian IT services players are betting on big data, as this is high on clients' agenda.

Spare a thought for Obama

Spare a thought for Obama

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

'His popularity is still high; respect for his intellect and integrity is still discernible; but his long night may just be beginning,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Planning to buy a new house? 5 important factors to consider

Planning to buy a new house? 5 important factors to consider

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

To ease the process of decision making while buying a house, we have put together important factors you need to consider.

India scrambles to reduce oil bill inflated by sinking rupee

India scrambles to reduce oil bill inflated by sinking rupee

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily has suggested pricking the ballooning oil bill with everything from a street theatre campaign encouraging lower fuel use, to shutting fuel stations, to increasing imports from Iran.

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The New Delhi-born Krishnamoorthi, a lifelong progressive, was always the front-runner in the race against Republican Peter DiCianni. They were vying for the seat vacated by Tammy Duckworth, who won Illinois's US Senate seat.

Markets slip on profit taking; Nifty holds 8,150

Markets slip on profit taking; Nifty holds 8,150

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Benchmark share indices ended lower on profit taking after they touched record highs in the previous session.

'It's for India to determine if it wants to join coalition to combat ISIL'

'It's for India to determine if it wants to join coalition to combat ISIL'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

It is for the companies and the industry to ascertain where they want to run with the US-India civilian nuclear agreements reached by Washington and New Delhi, says United States Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Biswal. Aziz Haniffa reports for Rediff.com from Washington, DC

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.

Coal India, financials drag Sensex down by 499 points

Coal India, financials drag Sensex down by 499 points

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Nifty snaps 10-day winning streak

'Ayurveda is medicine with intelligence, modern medicine is like a bullet'

'Ayurveda is medicine with intelligence, modern medicine is like a bullet'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Ayurvedic expert Dr G G Gangadharan on how the ancient Indian medical practice needs to be propagated in the country of its origin

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.'

Yes, we are comfortable on streets, unlike Jaitley: Yogendra Yadav

Yes, we are comfortable on streets, unlike Jaitley: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Aam Aadmi Party chief spokesperson Yogendra Yadav tells Somesh Jha how Delhi has moved beyond Shahi Imam-type politics. Yadav also takes a dig at Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, and says the AAP had formulated its policies on the streets, unlike the Bharatiya Janata Party.

India's relations with the US must not be one-sided

India's relations with the US must not be one-sided

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

'It is in the interest of both sides that the visit of the US President is seen as being successful. Both sides have invested considerable political capital in it. This rapid exchange of visits and the decisions taken have to be justified, beyond the symbolism, which is no doubt important in itself. This opportunity to impart a fresh momentum to ties should not be missed,' says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

'90 pc of Modi's achievements are due to decline in oil prices'

'90 pc of Modi's achievements are due to decline in oil prices'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Economist S Janakarajan, in an interview to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com warns that without proper infrastructure, India will never be able to build a market economy.

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Jayapur, with a population of a little over 4,200, was like most other villages before Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted it on November 7.

Shocking! What some doctors will do for money!

Shocking! What some doctors will do for money!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

'Can we forgive the pathologist who wrongly labelled a healthy person as a diabetic patient for receiving the favour of the referring physician and possibly for a few thousand rupees?' 'The delinquent homeopath who caused a cataract in a child by giving terribly wrong drug must go to jail.' 'How can we permit a gynaecologist to practice her/his specialty if s/he tinkers with the faith of the patient in an abhorrent way?' 'Paying money does not guarantee good healthcare. The private healthcare system largely treats patients as revenue generators,' crusading doctor Dr Arun Gadre tells Dr K S Parthasarathy.

REVEALED! How the SBI chief plans to realign credit growth

REVEALED! How the SBI chief plans to realign credit growth

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

'The overall stress on asset quality is indeed coming down.'

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Read the full transcript of President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday at the US Capitol in Washington.

The US-India roller coaster has, once again, reached its zenith

The US-India roller coaster has, once again, reached its zenith

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The new equation between 'Namo' and 'Barack' may well 'convert a good start into lasting progress.'

5 mantras to mint a fortune from stocks

5 mantras to mint a fortune from stocks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Staying invested for a long time and making money in the process requires patience, strategy and discipline.

'Breaking news on television is a joke'

'Breaking news on television is a joke'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

'There is too much news about film stars. There is too much fawning over wealth and power. There is a grey area between seriousness and triviality in news reporting now.' 'Mumbai is still a magnet. All the politicians have property in Mumbai. Politicians are the biggest racketeers here.' Olga Tellis, the legendary reporter who completed 50 years in journalism, tells A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com about her life and experiences.

A Budget with sense and sensibility

A Budget with sense and sensibility

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

To begin, the Budget has no doubt attempted to address uncertainty.

More gainers than losers in India Inc from Budget

More gainers than losers in India Inc from Budget

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Budget in the medium term aims to kick-start the investment cycle.

Black money is all about rhetoric, says Mohandas Pai

Black money is all about rhetoric, says Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Chairman of Manipal Global Education Services says that the government often forgets that its prime duty is to serve the people and not some sick public sector units.

The Budget as Budgets should be

The Budget as Budgets should be

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'We need to put aside our anxieties about the Budget for now and possibly for long, and carry on as best as we can,' advises Shreekant Sambrani.

After slow start, can Vistara rev up?

After slow start, can Vistara rev up?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Vistara needs to launch more aircraft into service.