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Kashmir is burning but PM tweets about travels & play drums: Congress

Kashmir is burning but PM tweets about travels & play drums: Congress

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir which is witnessing violent clashes between security forces and protesters in the aftermath of killing of Hizbul Mujahideen's poster boy Burhan Wani.

Ahead of 2019 LS poll, Congress faces severe cash crunch

Ahead of 2019 LS poll, Congress faces severe cash crunch

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The party's steady flow of money from industrialists has all but dried up, leaving a cash crunch so serious that it's been forced to crowd-fund for a candidate.

SoftBank backs Nikesh Arora, says allegations baseless

SoftBank backs Nikesh Arora, says allegations baseless

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Nikesh Arora is one of the highest-paid business leaders globally.

SoftBank buys $627 million stake in Snapdeal

SoftBank buys $627 million stake in Snapdeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The cash-rich Japanese company made waves with its plans to grow outside its home base last year when it bought No. 3 US mobile carrier Sprint Corp for $21.6 billion.

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Western drugmakers, including Pfizer Inc, Novartis AG, Roche Holding AG and Sanofi SA, covet a bigger share of the fast-growing Indian drugs market.

Sensex ends flat; banks gain

Sensex ends flat; banks gain

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 1 points to end at 26,396 and the Nifty50 slipped 2 points to end at 8,109.

Herald case: Court seeks Congress' balance sheet

Herald case: Court seeks Congress' balance sheet

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The court's direction came after the counsel appearing for the Indian National Congress informed it that the party needed time to follow the March 11 order by which the documents were sought.

Companies gain when young executives tutor their bosses!

Companies gain when young executives tutor their bosses!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

More and more companies are warming up to the idea of reverse mentoring.

Exclusive! 'Land acquisition can't be stopped for all times to come'

Exclusive! 'Land acquisition can't be stopped for all times to come'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

'If I am angry, then I do not have the right to be in the Cabinet. Whatever I have done, I have ensured that farmers' interests are protected,' Rural Development Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh, who 'abstained' from a meeting with the President on the ordinance, tells Rashme Sehgal.

The newsmakers of 2017

The newsmakers of 2017

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Who will make the most of the disruptions of 2016 this year? Mihir Sharma's list of probables.

Why Ajay Devgn didn't make a film on Shivaji

Why Ajay Devgn didn't make a film on Shivaji

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'I have started a series called Unsung Warriors.' 'This time, the film is about Tanhaji. The next film will be on someone from Rajasthan or maybe Punjab.' 'I don't want to pick a warrior that everyone knows about.'

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!

Modi, Madni, the media and Muslims

Modi, Madni, the media and Muslims

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

There is a churning going on among Muslims, and Mehmood Madni should be credited for breaking the silence. He has initiated a debate on the options before Muslims to look beyond the Congress yoke and fear of the BJP, says Ehtasham Khan

'Achche Din' for jobs; Companies to hire more, pay more in 2015

'Achche Din' for jobs; Companies to hire more, pay more in 2015

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Campus placements are already in full-swing and hiring plans of many companies, whose expansion plans were stuck due to policy paralysis, are now getting green signals.

India-US ties: 'Fastest transforming and most important relationships for us today'

India-US ties: 'Fastest transforming and most important relationships for us today'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

National Shiv Shankar Menon asserts that all is well in the India-US relationship. Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC.

Dhirubhai Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi chosen for Padma awards

Dhirubhai Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi chosen for Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Dhirubhai Ambani lived in a one-room chawl in Mumbai with his wife and children and went on to establish the Reliance Group.

Look who turned up at Google? Kumar Vishwas!

Look who turned up at Google? Kumar Vishwas!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The Modi government's response to infiltration at the India-Pakistan border, Kumar Vishwas told Google staff, was weak, adding that there had been 19 infiltration attempts and ceasefire violations by Pakistan since the new government took charge.

SBI in 'Hall of Shame' of banks funding cluster bomb makers

SBI in 'Hall of Shame' of banks funding cluster bomb makers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The maximum number of banks are from the US (74), followed by China (29) and South Korea (26).

Govt to confer Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee and MM Malaviya

Govt to confer Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee and MM Malaviya

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Former prime minister and BJP veteran leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malaviya will be conferred with the country's highest civilian award the "Bharat Ratna" after President Pranab Mukherjee gave his consent in his regard on Wednesday.

Cameron admits he profited from father's Panama offshore trust

Cameron admits he profited from father's Panama offshore trust

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Under pressure to come clean, David Cameron has finally admitted that he profited from shares in a Panama-based offshore firm set up by his late father but sold his stake months before he became Britain's prime minister in 2010.

Pentagon concerned about what would happen if Modi is 'hit by a bus'

Pentagon concerned about what would happen if Modi is 'hit by a bus'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The administration and America Inc have invested in Narendra Modi's power to transform India. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC.

The Election Circus comes to town!

The Election Circus comes to town!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Pre-election campaigns -- this one particularly -- are always about personalities, never about issues. Bashing one another is the best political parties can do. Or pandering to their constituencies -- religious, caste, economic or whatever. Best to just enjoy the show without expecting any electrifying performances, feels Sherna Gandhy.

New drug policy, regulations slowing down pharma growth

New drug policy, regulations slowing down pharma growth

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Hit by the new drug pricing policy and regulatory interventions, growth rate of the Rs 72,069-crore Indian pharmaceutical market has slowed down to 9.8 per cent in 2013 as compared to 16.6 per cent in 2012, says a report.

Pepsi, Coca-Cola's Indian knights to lock horns in key markets

Pepsi, Coca-Cola's Indian knights to lock horns in key markets

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

It's Sanjeev Chadha, named Pepsi's chief executive for Asia, W Asia & Africa, versus Coca-Cola's Atul Singh.

Most influential people in the world of business

Most influential people in the world of business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chanda Kochhar is among the three Indians in Time's Most Influential list.

The 10 highest paid Indian-American CEOs

The 10 highest paid Indian-American CEOs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Satya Nadella is the highest-paid CEO in the US. So how do the other Indian-American executives fare?

Rahul's rude reality check

Rahul's rude reality check

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Pure, uncluttered anti-Modi-ism, however angry, can't be an ideology or an electoral alternative.' 'The best it can do for you is damage Mr Modi enough for him to finish below 200.' 'Can it enable you to cross 100 to begin with?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

On poll eve, Indian envoy warns: No more negative attacks

On poll eve, Indian envoy warns: No more negative attacks

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

'Indians go to vote next week -- the world's oldest democracy should both celebrate and perhaps analyse this event and its implications.' Dr S Jaishankar, India's ambassador to the US, offers prescriptions for India-US ties.

British PM publishes personal tax returns amid Panama Papers row

British PM publishes personal tax returns amid Panama Papers row

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The disclosure comes hours after Cameron admitted that he could have handled the tax row arising out of the Panama Papers leak "better", saying he will imminently publish details of his personal tax affairs.

Where Flipkart raised its $1 billion from

Where Flipkart raised its $1 billion from

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Who invested how much into Flipkart in its latest round of $1 billion funding? Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com finds out.

Congress MPs' suspension: 'Shame on you dictator' chants break out at Parliament

Congress MPs' suspension: 'Shame on you dictator' chants break out at Parliament

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, former defence minister AK Antony, senior leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma also took part in the protest sporting black bands.

Rahul's 'primary' experiment may be in trouble

Rahul's 'primary' experiment may be in trouble

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Rahul Gandhi's experiment of choosing Congress candidates for Lok Sabha polls through the 'primary' system appears to have suffered initial hiccups with two constituencies being dropped from the list of 16.

TMC doesn't utilise funds given by Centre: Rahul

TMC doesn't utilise funds given by Centre: Rahul

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Congress' Rahul Gandhi on Thursday slammed the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, alleging that it only worked for the party and had failed to usher in change.

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'What lies at the core of Abe's stance is Japan's crisis management ability amid the increasingly tense North Korean situation,' says Rajaram Panda.

'Nadella, a perfect example of benefits of thoughtful immigration reform'

'Nadella, a perfect example of benefits of thoughtful immigration reform'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

America Inc tells Aziz Haniffa that Microsoft's new CEO validates what business leaders have long known - 'We need more Satyas travelling to the US'.

At Congress meet, Sonia accuses Modi of lies and U-turns

At Congress meet, Sonia accuses Modi of lies and U-turns

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

She accused the Narendra Modi government of engaging in a "dangerous duplicitous game.

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

Rediff.com15 May 2015

15 per cent of startups in Silicon Valley are founded by Indians.

Amid exits, Mattel seeks to calm nerves

Amid exits, Mattel seeks to calm nerves

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Peter Broegger, senior vice-president (Asia-Pacific), Mattel East Asia, will visit India this month in an attempt to restore confidence among stakeholders, rattled by a spate of departures by senior executives.

Caught between worship and blame

Caught between worship and blame

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The man behind Aligarh Muslim University 200 years on.

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Does your favourite institute feature in the list?