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Bengaluru world's fastest growing tech hub, Mumbai 6th

Bengaluru world's fastest growing tech hub, Mumbai 6th

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Bengaluru has emerged as the world's fastest-growing mature tech ecosystem in the world since 2016, followed by the European cities of London, Munich, Berlin and Paris, with India's financial centre of Mumbai in sixth place, according to new research released in London on Thursday.

Vedanta confirms bidding for govt's stake in BPCL

Vedanta confirms bidding for govt's stake in BPCL

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The Vedanta group on Wednesday confirmed putting in a preliminary expression of interest (EoI) for buying the government's stake in Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL).

Why Indians should worry about Brexit

Why Indians should worry about Brexit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Flight of high-paying banking jobs to other European cities will hurt the prospects of Indian real estate developers and desis in the hospitality business in the UK, says Kunal Bose.

Gold enters long-term bull market, but...

Gold enters long-term bull market, but...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

A substantial fluctuation is likely because for a long period gold has moved in a narrow range of $ 50-60 and at higher levels short positions were built.

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Pranab Mukherjee's stewardship of the economy will stand out as much for the manner in which he managed controversies as for creating quite a few of them, says A K Bhattacharya.

ED questions Vadra for 9 hours on 2nd day

ED questions Vadra for 9 hours on 2nd day

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Vadra is expected to be questioned again on either Friday or Saturday.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Several Premier League clubs have furloughed employees since the new coronavirus outbreak while others, such as West Ham United and Southampton, have said their players have accepted wage deferrals. While CA announced plans to furlough almost 80% of staff last week, putting them on 20 per cent pay until June 30 when it is hoped more will be known about how long government curbs to control the coronavirus will last.

Why H2 will bring little cheer to India's IT firms

Why H2 will bring little cheer to India's IT firms

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Tepid growth in verticals like banking and finance, healthcare, retail and automotive will drag overall IT spends in the current year, reports Debasis Mohapatra.

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Vadra was directed by a Delhi court to cooperate with the investigation being carried out by the central probe agency after he knocked on its door seeking anticipatory bail in this case.

Force India had 2.2m pounds worth dues to be paid before July

Force India had 2.2m pounds worth dues to be paid before July

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

The report also revealed the parlous finances of the Vijay Mallya-owned team at the time they were taken into administration last July.

India's top investment banker Nimesh Kampani passes baton to son

India's top investment banker Nimesh Kampani passes baton to son

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Vishal Kampani said one of the important lessons he learnt from his father was to be humble.

How HUL and P&G are shaping their India strategy

How HUL and P&G are shaping their India strategy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

While Unilever has been aggressive, both organically and inorganically in the country, P&G's approach has been about achieving 'balanced growth' in terms of top line and bottom line.

Why so serious, Mr CEO?

Why so serious, Mr CEO?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Now mergers, acquisitions, sale of assets, fundraising, strategic intent and competitive position in the market are part of business life everywhere.

Daily Mail in talks with private equity for Yahoo bid

Daily Mail in talks with private equity for Yahoo bid

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Buying Yahoo's assets would expand DailyMail.com's reach and improve its digital ad rev

Crude oil tanks; India's gain could be well over Rs 1 lakh cr

Crude oil tanks; India's gain could be well over Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Chinese stock markets suffered their biggest single-day drop since the global financial crisis.

Xiaomi to raise $1.5 billion in latest funding boost

Xiaomi to raise $1.5 billion in latest funding boost

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Xioami, currently the world's third-largest smartphone maker, is now planning to raise about $1.5 billion in its fifth round of financing, media reports said.

Controversial godman Chandraswami dies

Controversial godman Chandraswami dies

Rediff.com23 May 2017

He was seen as one of former PM Rao's trusted aides and advisers.

Why it makes sense to invest in silver now

Why it makes sense to invest in silver now

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The bullish outlook for gold is seen as a trigger for silver to perform better going ahead.

Hindujas are only Britons in world's richest billionaires list

Hindujas are only Britons in world's richest billionaires list

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Srichand and Gopichand Hinduja emerged as the 66th richest in the world, as part of an Oxfam study released at the WEF.

Did India apprehend and return Dubai princess fleeing torture?

Did India apprehend and return Dubai princess fleeing torture?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The operation, which the sources said was coordinated by NSA Ajit Doval, led to the rendition of the 33-year-old princess, who has said she was seeking to escape torture inflicted by her father, UAE PM and Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.

FinMin thinks out of the box, to get best talent for ailing PSBs

FinMin thinks out of the box, to get best talent for ailing PSBs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The Finance Ministry is considering a proposal to rope in professionals from the private sector for appointment of chairman and CEO-cum-managing director in state-owned financial institutions as it looks for talent from a wider pool of applicants.

Last UK Guantanamo prisoner released after nearly 14 years

Last UK Guantanamo prisoner released after nearly 14 years

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The US has released a London-based Saudi national, the last British resident to be incarcerated in Guantanamo Bay, after nearly 14 years in detention at the infamous military prison in Cuba without being tried for any terror-related offence.

Sensex plunges for 3rd day; IT pack leads fall on TCS let-down

Sensex plunges for 3rd day; IT pack leads fall on TCS let-down

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 224 points at 28,442 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 101 points at 8,606.

Cairn India's mounting troubles

Cairn India's mounting troubles

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Cairn has slashed its planned capital expenditure (capex) by 60 per cent to $500 million against the earlier $1.2 billion.

White-label ATM rollout in slow lane

White-label ATM rollout in slow lane

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Bankers and executives involved in ATM operations said challenges abounded in this segment.

How the companies plan to keep their employees happy

How the companies plan to keep their employees happy

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Employers are completely off track if they think money and flexible timing alone are the motivators.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo protests innocence; Indian women's team win

Football Briefs: Ronaldo protests innocence; Indian women's team win

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

The mystery of Tata's letter to Modi

The mystery of Tata's letter to Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'Tata may have sensed that the suddenness of the decision to replace Mistry would become controversial and it was proper to keep the prime minister informed of the decision,' says A K Bhattacharya.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

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.

India Inc's big vote of confidence for Modi

India Inc's big vote of confidence for Modi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Sentiment has improved but no progress on GST & ending 'tax terrorism' disappoints.

Once a rising star, Micromax, now struggling to survive

Once a rising star, Micromax, now struggling to survive

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Internal management tensions, stiff opposition from Chinese handset makers led to halving of the company's market share

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

Sahara says Mirach forged bank letter guaranteeing funds

Sahara says Mirach forged bank letter guaranteeing funds

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Sahara accuses Mirach Capital of cheating, forging bank letter.

8 leadership lessons from marathon runners

8 leadership lessons from marathon runners

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Besides the passion, your disciple and endurance is what will take you to the end.

Chocolate connoisseur? Interesting facts you must know

Chocolate connoisseur? Interesting facts you must know

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Currently a ton of cocoa costs about $1,845 (1,500) at the exchange, $25,610 (20,821) at big chocolate producers like Barry Callebaut and $32,082 (26,083) in the shop.

India's controversial godmen

India's controversial godmen

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India's controversial godmen

India's 10 most controversial gurus

India's 10 most controversial gurus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The controversy over Sant Rampal and his army of followers taking the law into their hands has once again thrown the spotlight on the clout that India's godmen possess.