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Bharti Airtel Q3 net dips 54% on Jio woes

Bharti Airtel Q3 net dips 54% on Jio woes

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Consolidated net debt of Airtel increased by 24 per cent to Rs 97,395.2 crore.

Can digital India create more jobs than it destroys?

Can digital India create more jobs than it destroys?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

New models of skilling will provide both jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities to inspire recipients to capture the jobs or entrepreneurial opportunities they seek and provide them the agency to stay on and improve on their skills on the job, says Ganesh Natarajan.

'We need to stop thinking about how older people are a burden to society'

'We need to stop thinking about how older people are a burden to society'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Distinguished Indian American professor of psychiatry and neurosciences Dr Dilip V Jeste has been appointed the first associate dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care at the University of California. In an exclusive conversation with Aziz Haniffa, Dr Jeste speaks elaborately on his road map ahead, and also the need to change mindset towards ageing and aged people.

Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to United Nations

Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to United Nations

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The daughter of Indian immigrants from Punjab, Haley was the first woman tapped by Trump for a top-level administration post during his transition to the White House.

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh closing highs on first session of FY18

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh closing highs on first session of FY18

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices added 0.6% and 1.3%, respectively to touch their fresh lifetime highs.

Stocks extend record run for 2nd day on US-Mexico deal boost

Stocks extend record run for 2nd day on US-Mexico deal boost

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Strong gains in metal, energy, auto and power shares lifted the key indices to new highs.

UP ex-CMs may breathe easy, no eviction from bungalows

UP ex-CMs may breathe easy, no eviction from bungalows

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The state assembly on Tuesday passed two bills to skirt the Supreme Court directive for their eviction within two months.

Why Mohan Bhagwat is right about the army

Why Mohan Bhagwat is right about the army

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The RSS chief's comment that if war broke out, the military would not be ready for at least six to seven months is correct as it faces a shortfall in training and alertness and an even greater lack of funds for defence preparedness, notes Ajai Shukla.

Dowry deaths account for 40-50% of female homicides in India: Report

Dowry deaths account for 40-50% of female homicides in India: Report

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

In India the female homicide rate in 2016 was 2.8 per cent, higher than the rate in Kenya (2.6), Tanzania (2.5), Azerbaijan (1.8), Jordan (0.8) and Tajikistan (0.4).

Sensex zooms 440 points to end at fresh 52-week closing high

Sensex zooms 440 points to end at fresh 52-week closing high

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Private lenders HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank were the top gainers along with index heavyweights

Going cashless costs YOU much more!

Going cashless costs YOU much more!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

At a time when the Modi government is attempting to push cashlessness with coercive means, Devangshu Datta explains why cash usage is popular even in nations with good cashless infrastructure.

Need to balance national interest, right to privacy: SC on Aadhaar issue

Need to balance national interest, right to privacy: SC on Aadhaar issue

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, hearing a petitions challenging Aadhaar, said no system in the world was secure and the issue was not as to how data is collected, but how the information so collected are used or misused.

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Only he, with his tremendous political capital and personal stature, can pull it off, observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

'The Chinese have no war experience'

'The Chinese have no war experience'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'We are facing the most critical military situation with China in the last 50 years.'

Nifty ends above 9,500 for the first time, Sensex gains over 250 points

Nifty ends above 9,500 for the first time, Sensex gains over 250 points

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Metal stocks were trading under pressure while IT, auto, realty stocks gained in today's deals

The BEST and WORST Movies of 2019

The BEST and WORST Movies of 2019

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma lists her five BEST and WORST Bollywood movies of 2019.

Dowry deaths account for 40% to 50% of female homicides

Dowry deaths account for 40% to 50% of female homicides

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Uttar Pradesh accounts for the maxmium dowry deaths -- 11,800 women -- followed by Bihar at 5,992.

Sensex falls 175 points on rupee woes, rising crude prices

Sensex falls 175 points on rupee woes, rising crude prices

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The NSE Nifty after shuttling between 10,397.60 and 10,279.35 points, ended 47 points, or 0.45 per cent lower at 10,301.05.

How coronavirus will change world sport

How coronavirus will change world sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Will the fans rush back to the stadium once sport resumes? Will training abroad be as hassle-free as it used to be? What about contact sports where social distancing can't really be practised? Some of India's biggest sportspersons -- current and former -- gave their views on future of sports once the action resumes.

Donald Trump endorses Paul Ryan, John McCain in bid to unite Republicans

Donald Trump endorses Paul Ryan, John McCain in bid to unite Republicans

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

While Ryan is expected to easily sail through his House seat, McCain is facing a tough battle from the Arizona Senate seat.

Stock market volatility low despite Brexit

Stock market volatility low despite Brexit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

India VIX has been mirroring the CBOE Volatility Index.

Markets scale new peaks on RIL push

Markets scale new peaks on RIL push

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Sustained FII inflows and fresh spell of buying by domestic institutional investors fuelled the rally

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

Rediff.com7 May 2020

There is much to learn from how Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO, Airbnb, let 1,900 employees know they had lost their jobs.

Pay freeze for British ministers till 2020?

Pay freeze for British ministers till 2020?

Rediff.com24 May 2015

British Prime Minister David Cameron plans to slap a pay freeze on his ministers until 2020 in an attempt to show that the new government will share in new austerity cuts.

Sensex ends flat after hitting fresh high, Nifty below 9650

Sensex ends flat after hitting fresh high, Nifty below 9650

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market turned negative from positive

Markets end marginally higher as investors take a breather after Budget

Markets end marginally higher as investors take a breather after Budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The S&P BSE Sensex ended the day at 28,226, up 85 points, while the Nifty50 settled at 8,734, up 18 points.

Sensex slips into red; tech stocks fall

Sensex slips into red; tech stocks fall

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Investors booked profits in recent gainers

CCD's Siddhartha was a 'nice guy' CEO

CCD's Siddhartha was a 'nice guy' CEO

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

A family man with two sons, who made it a point to attend all weddings and occasions in the community, Siddhartha is known by everyone as the quintessential 'nice guy' CEO -- never yelling, raising his voice or screaming at his employees, says Pavan Lall.

Nifty firms' share in total m-cap at multi-year low

Nifty firms' share in total m-cap at multi-year low

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

So far in 2017, the Nifty has gone up by 22.4 per cent.

Trump 'proud' of Kushner's transparency on interaction with Russians

Trump 'proud' of Kushner's transparency on interaction with Russians

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Kushner would testify before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Tuesday.

Judge Sri Srinivasan, best of America and India

Judge Sri Srinivasan, best of America and India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Sri Srinivasan, the first Indian-origin federal judge in the United States, is India Abroad Person of the Year 2013

IPO fundraising crosses Rs 10,000-crore mark till June

IPO fundraising crosses Rs 10,000-crore mark till June

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Historically, it is only the third time funds raised through IPOs has crossed the Rs 10k-crore mark

Sensex, Nifty Bank end at record highs

Sensex, Nifty Bank end at record highs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

On BSE, 1,469 shares fell and 1,200 shares rose. A total of 190 shares were unchanged.

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Uber is facing sharp criticism from fellow taxi providers for not following strict security norms leading to the rape of a passenger in New Delhi.

Mid-, small-cap stocks on a roll but experts see bubble ahead

Mid-, small-cap stocks on a roll but experts see bubble ahead

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

market rally, especially in mid-caps, has also been driven by a pick-up in the monsoon and the government's resolve to get the goods and services tax (GST) Bill cleared in the recent session of Parliament.

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka advanced to the Rogers Cup quarter-finals on Thursday to set up their first meeting since the American's infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year's US Open final.

Sensex ends at new peak, posts best weekly gain since Jan 27

Sensex ends at new peak, posts best weekly gain since Jan 27

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The Nifty rose 176.50 points, or 1.74 per cent, during the week.

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.

'Fixing' horror returns to haunt South Africa's cricket again?

'Fixing' horror returns to haunt South Africa's cricket again?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Speculation is mounting in Johannesburg that a corruption probe initiated by Cricket South Africa (CSA) may be related to the current RamSlam T20 tournament, which is the only domestic series televised internationally.

If pay panels can't bring about systemic changes, why have them?

If pay panels can't bring about systemic changes, why have them?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The more market driven the economy becomes, the more its government sector should function in its basics like the rest of the economy.