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Demonetisation casts pall on wedding season, apparel sales down 30-40%

Demonetisation casts pall on wedding season, apparel sales down 30-40%

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Despite the onset of wedding season, the situation in apparel retail market remained unchanged and saw sharp decline in sales

'Team India can beat this Australian side in the semi-final'

'Team India can beat this Australian side in the semi-final'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

VVS Laxman believes that Team India can beat hosts Australia in the semi-final of the World Cup on Thursday if their bowlers continue their impressive form.

Jio entry a challenge, will match competition in tariff: BSNL

Jio entry a challenge, will match competition in tariff: BSNL

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

BSNL unveiled a promotional unlimited wireline broadband plan that effectively translates into less than Re 1 per GB download cost for very high-usage subscribers

Cyclones that devastated India

Cyclones that devastated India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Here is a list of previous cyclones that have struck the country.

Tata Motors introduces VRS, cuts down hierarchy levels

Tata Motors introduces VRS, cuts down hierarchy levels

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

From a 15-16-level hierarchy, the organisation is moving to a flat five-level hierarchy.

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'Fear psychosis has gripped the entire world.' 'Nobody is going to enter shops freely in the next 5, 6 months.' 'Secondly, the priority has changed.' 'Now that they have seen the bottom of the economy, people will prefer to save for tomorrow.'

Indian banks require capital before M&A

Indian banks require capital before M&A

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Many of India's sleepy state banks don't have the management capacity they need to tackle bad debts and deals at the same time, says Una Galani.

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'

Bankers brace for delays, legal battles

Bankers brace for delays, legal battles

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The time-bound nature of the bankruptcy code, envisaging resolution within 180 to 270 days, would put enormous pressure on the existing judicial infrastructure.

People-to-people cooperation needed to tackle climate issues: US envoy

People-to-people cooperation needed to tackle climate issues: US envoy

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

US ambassador to India Richard Verma on Thursday batted for people-to-people cooperation in dealing with global environmental challenges even as he underscored the "important" role films and technology can play in spreading awareness in this regard.

Seema-Andhra MLAs head to Delhi to stall Telangana formation

Seema-Andhra MLAs head to Delhi to stall Telangana formation

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Ahead of the crucial Congress Working Committee meeting likely to be held in New Delhi on July 28regarding the Telangana issue, MLAs from the Seema-Andhra region have stepped up pressure not to bifurcate the state.

A robot gives Tata Motors reasons to smile

A robot gives Tata Motors reasons to smile

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

TAL Manufacturing Solutions expects its indigenously made affordable industrial robot, the Brabo, to boost the robotics vertical and contribute almost 40 per cent of its overall revenues in the next five years. Sohini Das reports.

Govt kick-starts Rs 1.35-trn bank recapitalisation programme

Govt kick-starts Rs 1.35-trn bank recapitalisation programme

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The total quantum of non-performing assets in the Indian banking system increased to Rs 7.33 trillion as of June 2017, from Rs 2.75 trillion in March 2015.

6 things you need to know about depositing old notes in banks

6 things you need to know about depositing old notes in banks

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Under the PMGKY scheme, black money holders can deposit unaccounted cash in account which will be subject to 50 per cent tax and 4-year interest free lock-in for the remaining 25 per cent of the amount

Court reserves judgement in Satyam case

Court reserves judgement in Satyam case

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The 10 accused in the case include prime accused Satyam Computers founder and former chairman B Ramalinga Raju, his brother and Satyam's former MD B Rama Raju, ex-CFO Vadlamani Srinivas, former PwC auditors Subramani Gopalakrishnan and T Srinivas, Raju's another brother B Suryanarayana Raju, former employees G Ramakrishna, D Venkatpathi Raju and Ch Srisailam, and Satyam's former internal chief auditor V S Prabhakar Gupta.

Union Minister Khan Chowdhury allegedly attacked in Malda

Union Minister Khan Chowdhury allegedly attacked in Malda

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare A H Khan Chowdhury was allegedly attacked during a Congress rally at Kaliachak in West Bengal's Malda district on Tuesday.

It's raining placements at IITs this year

It's raining placements at IITs this year

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Oracle, Google and Microsoft offered plum international offers to students at leading IITs in the country.

Heena Sidhu wins pistol gold in World Cup shooting

Heena Sidhu wins pistol gold in World Cup shooting

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Woman shooter Heena Sidhu created history by becoming the first pistol exponent from India to win a gold medal at the ISSF World Cup finals in Munich, Germany.

Confusion over Sushil or Narsingh for Rio Olympic wrestling prevails

Confusion over Sushil or Narsingh for Rio Olympic wrestling prevails

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), on Thursday, denied sending any list of Olympic probables, sans Sushil Kumar, to the Indian Olympic Association, insisting that the two-time medallist is not yet out of contention for the Rio Games.

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Public sector firms presented interesting offers on Day Zero placements at the IITs.

Hyd: It's Rayalseema protest vs. Telangana protest this Sat

Hyd: It's Rayalseema protest vs. Telangana protest this Sat

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Come Saturday and there may be a battle on the streets of Hyderabad between the people of Rayalseema and Telangana.

How the humble 'chana' may decide BJP's fate in 3 states

How the humble 'chana' may decide BJP's fate in 3 states

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The sharp drop in prices couldn't have come at a more difficult time, particularly for the two big producing states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and also neighbouring Chhattisgarh as the states go to polls in the next few months.

Economists urge Modi not to restrict rural employment scheme

Economists urge Modi not to restrict rural employment scheme

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

It has raised rural consumption, created new markets and shored up growth when investment falters.

3 weeks after launch date, Aadhaar's virtual ID yet to roll out

3 weeks after launch date, Aadhaar's virtual ID yet to roll out

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The 16-digit randomly generated number by the Aadhaar system was supposed to be introduced by the UIDAI on March 1 and mandatorily deployed by companies using Aadhaar by June 1.

Akshaya Tritiya leaves real estate firms idling by

Akshaya Tritiya leaves real estate firms idling by

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Developers and consultants said even buyers have not been showing much enthusiasm in booking properties, due to high prices and the overall lacklustre economic environment.

Hyderabad twin blasts case: 2 Indian Mujahideen operatives convicted

Hyderabad twin blasts case: 2 Indian Mujahideen operatives convicted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The quantum of sentence for the convicted Indian Mujahideen operatives, Aneeq Shafique Sayeed and Mohammed Akbar Ismail, will be announced next Monday.

Mamata's TMC sweeps aside opposition in West Bengal

Mamata's TMC sweeps aside opposition in West Bengal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Trinamool Congress won 211 seats.

Grappler Sushil demands trial with Narsingh as both eye Rio berth

Grappler Sushil demands trial with Narsingh as both eye Rio berth

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'I am only saying that whoever between me and Narsingh is better, should represent the country at the Olympics' 'Trails took place in the past, before the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. Last time, there was no competition, thus the trails did not take place. There was no one to challenge me in my weight category last time. But this time, the situation is different'

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

On International Tiger Day, India is still a long way from making sure that the future of our national animal is safe.

ISSF ratifies Heena Sidhu's world pistol mark

ISSF ratifies Heena Sidhu's world pistol mark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The world record set by Heena Sidhu-Pandit, who became the first Indian pistol shooter to bag an ISSF-World Cup Finals gold last November, has been ratified by the world shooting body.

Why it's prudent to buy property in resale market

Why it's prudent to buy property in resale market

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Read the investor-developer agreement carefully before signing the cheque

Interconnect port: RJio plans to take older telcos to court

Interconnect port: RJio plans to take older telcos to court

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Trai calls both Jio and incumbents for a meeting to discuss the issue

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

If we are to realise the full potential of biologics' ability to improve people's health, it is essential to encourage public policy and support R&D.

Sports Shorts: Sushil to make international comeback at Commonwealth C'ship

Sports Shorts: Sushil to make international comeback at Commonwealth C'ship

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Pune saw the fastest growth in terms of number of super-rich people.

Sehwag, Gambhir, Zaheer get lifeline against West Indies 'A'

Sehwag, Gambhir, Zaheer get lifeline against West Indies 'A'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The out-of-favour opening pair of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir were handed a lifeline by the national selectors on Tuesday when they were included in the India 'A' squad for the second and third four-day matches against the touring West Indies 'A' later this month.

BofA, Morgan Stanley cut GDP outlook over notes ban

BofA, Morgan Stanley cut GDP outlook over notes ban

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Bank of America Merrill Lynch on Monday trimmed India's economic growth estimates by 30 basis points to 7.1 per cent for the current fiscal, while global financial services giant Morgan Stanley downgraded its GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.3 per cent from the earlier 7.7 per cent.

We aim to break into top 10 prior to the Olympics: Ashwini

We aim to break into top 10 prior to the Olympics: Ashwini

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Fresh from her triumphant exploits with senior partner Jwala Gutta in the Canadian Open, shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa said the ace Indian doubles pair was now aiming to break into the top ten while qualifying for next year's Rio Olympic Games.

Now Congress mulls creation of Rayal-Telangana

Now Congress mulls creation of Rayal-Telangana

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

With no respite in sight, the All India Congress Committee is planning on calling a meeting of all leaders from Andhra Pradesh to discuss the proposal to set up a Rayal-Telangana state.

What makes India the third largest global site for Artificial Intelligence companies?

What makes India the third largest global site for Artificial Intelligence companies?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Experts believe adoption of AI in developing countries will be much faster than in developed nations, as the magnitude of change it will bring will be far larger.