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Will visa curbs in US bring good news for techies in India?

Will visa curbs in US bring good news for techies in India?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Global IT firms seeing dearth of talent in countries such as US, looking for people with such skills from countries like India

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Cricket Australia (CA) is open to parting with its multi-million-dollar television revenue from the high-profile India tours to Australia as part of a collective effort to preserve the financial health of the global game.

Kerala's tourism takes a hard knock with coronavirus

Kerala's tourism takes a hard knock with coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

After the Kerala government declared the coronavirus outbreak as a 'state calamity', as the three positive cases were detected from Thrissur, Alapuzha and Kasaragod, tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran admitted that the sector had suffered a hit. The sector had aggressively launched promotional advertisements in the domestic and international markets after the floods to revive the sector. However, all the efforts took a beating, with mass cancellations of hotel bookings after the outbreak of the infection in the state was reported.

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We don't need to hinge India-UK relations on shared hostility toward China,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Shashank Manohar has resigned according to reports.

Premji receives Faraday Medal

Premji receives Faraday Medal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Wipro chairman Azim Premji on Friday became the first Indian to receive the prestigious Faraday Medal from Institution of Electrical Engineers, the largest professional engineering society in Europe.

Biz climate improves in July; growth likely to be at 5.3%

Biz climate improves in July; growth likely to be at 5.3%

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

According to financial information provider BluFin, this slowdown threatens the fragile economic recovery.

Why is the IAF still buying fighter jets?

Why is the IAF still buying fighter jets?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'We spent Rs 59,000 crore on acquiring 36 Rafales and we do not know if we will ever use them. The chances are that we never will,' argues Aakar Patel.

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Funding challenges are not limited to just one think tank. Several scholars say that access for conducting research and getting foreign funds has become a major hurdle for think tanks, with the government raising many questions regarding such inflows. As a result, many think tanks are keeping a low profile and becoming less prolific.

PHOTOS: Legends felicitated in low-key opening for IPL 10

PHOTOS: Legends felicitated in low-key opening for IPL 10

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The 10th edition of the Indian Premier League began on Wednesday with India's four cricket icons, including Sachin Tendulkar, being felicitated for their contribution to the game during an opening ceremony that was low on glamour quotient.

Sharp tax cuts on gold among steps mooted by NITI panel

Sharp tax cuts on gold among steps mooted by NITI panel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

While the government has not made the report public, sources said the panel had recommended a sharp cut in all taxes on the gold business, including import duty and goods and services tax which amounts to over 13%.

China keen to boost 'Make in India'

China keen to boost 'Make in India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

China and India have become the two strongest driving forces for the world's economic growth.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

GE enters Indian real estate market

GE enters Indian real estate market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

GE Commercial Finance will invest $63 million in the Indian IT Parks Fund, sponsored by Ascendas Pte Ltd.

SN Subrahmanyan: Meet L&T's new boss

SN Subrahmanyan: Meet L&T's new boss

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

SN Subrahmanyan is known to be a fitness enthusiast and loves taking long walks.

Ratan Tata to receive Frost & Sullivan's GIL award

Ratan Tata to receive Frost & Sullivan's GIL award

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The award will be presented in Mumbai on September 23 during Frost & Sullivan's annual Growth, Innovation and Leadership Executive Congress, the global consulting firm said in a statement.

'You can't blame the people of India!

'You can't blame the people of India!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'What was the message that was going to them?' 'The message was, we are a great country and we have beaten Covid!' 'No one talked about the precautions to be taken.'

Todd Faulds named HIL's Director Competitions

Todd Faulds named HIL's Director Competitions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Hockey India League (HIL), on Wednesday, appointed Todd Faulds as its Director Competitions for the second edition of the League, which is scheduled to be held from January 23 to February 23 next year.

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'India will come increasingly in the US crosshairs if it insists on maintaining its strategic autonomy, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Another shocking jobs data revealed!

Another shocking jobs data revealed!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

According to NSSO, more than half of India's working-age population is out of labour force. In 2017-18, the youth unemployment rate was in the range 13.6-27.2 per cent.

Despite inconvenience, passengers say they miss Jet flights

Despite inconvenience, passengers say they miss Jet flights

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The airline owes lakhs of rupees to passengers and its vendors.

'In coming months, mutual fund industry will be stressed'

'In coming months, mutual fund industry will be stressed'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'MFs have a combined exposure of Rs 3.2 lakh crore to NBFCs, out of which Rs 1.1 lakh crore matures by September 2019.'

Online shopping sees spurt thanks to coronavirus fears

Online shopping sees spurt thanks to coronavirus fears

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

E-commerce companies are seeing an increase in demand for products such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, flour, rice, and lentils, and personal hygiene items like sanitisers and soaps and household cleaning products. Other products include instant noodles, baby food and Ayurvedic items. "There is even a huge spike in pet food," said a person.

PM Modi holds 'excellent' meeting with Putin

PM Modi holds 'excellent' meeting with Putin

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

The meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek is their first interaction after Modi's re-election following the stunning victory of the BJP in the general elections last month.

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The report by the High Level Advisory Group said India stands to benefit even more when the US and China are locked in a global trade war.

Why India is unlikely to see consistent growth

Why India is unlikely to see consistent growth

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The need for larger investment in infrastructure that is the biggest shortcoming, says A V Rajwade.

Is it time for cricketers to worry?

Is it time for cricketers to worry?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Cricket still leads when it comes to sponsorship, but other sports are bridging the gap at a fast clip, says Urvi Malvania.

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'Look at the number of billionaires, the number of new billionaires in India.' 'Adani and Ambani are not the only ones.' 'What's wrong with people making money as long as it benefits us?'

Narendra Murkumbi quits as vice chairman, MD of Shree Renuka Sugars

Narendra Murkumbi quits as vice chairman, MD of Shree Renuka Sugars

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Murkumbi will continue to retain his post till the stipulated notice period of 90 days or completion of open offer by Wilmar, whichever is later.

Morgan Stanley values STAR TV at $11.2 billion

Morgan Stanley values STAR TV at $11.2 billion

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Mukesh Ambani-owned TV18 Broadcast was valued at $824 million.

Outlook for India's IT sector positive, says Nasscom

Outlook for India's IT sector positive, says Nasscom

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Nasscom had estimated 12-14 per cent growth for the Indian software services industry in FY'14, and it aimed to achieve revenue of $300 billion for the IT industry by 2020.

Obama's new initiative to boost entrepreneurs, jobs in India

Obama's new initiative to boost entrepreneurs, jobs in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

US president Barack Obama new initiative to help millions of proud Indian-Americans directly invest in India's future.

China says ready for talks on India's NSG bid, silent on ban on Masood Azhar

China says ready for talks on India's NSG bid, silent on ban on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

China's Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong again harped on the need to build consensus over the admission of new members in the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Under its Turnaround 2.0 programme, Tata Motors will work to improve its sales capabilities -- "as the product itself is not enough" -- use experiential marketing to excite the market and cut costs to make its offerings more competitive.

'I am against protectionism of any kind'

'I am against protectionism of any kind'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

An exclusive interview with Dr Raghuram Rajan, who has just been appointed Chief Economist at the IMF.

PM to visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa next week

PM to visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa next week

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Modi will first stop in Rwanda for a two-day visit, then visit Uganda from July 24-25 and finally go to South Africa.