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President lists Modi 2.0's strategy to boost growth

President lists Modi 2.0's strategy to boost growth

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Stating that pushing GDP growth, which has slipped to 5-year low of 6.8 per cent in 2018-19, is the top priority, President Ramnath Kovind said Modi govt will bring more reforms and raise farm investments to boost growth.

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'You cannot implement such a huge exercise, which is bound to cause misery to millions, without studying every aspect of its consequences, economic and social,' notes Sherna Gandhy.

How GSAT-15 will help India's communications

How GSAT-15 will help India's communications

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The 'context' of the launch of GSAT-15 highlights that India has much ground to cover in the transponder arena while in satellite navigation arena ISRO's progress has been satisfactory, says Ajey Lele.

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

India's first smart grid to come up in Gurgaon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A smart grid is an electrical grid, which includes a variety of operational and energy measures, including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources and energy-efficiency resources.

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder and EVP, TeamLease Services explains which sectors will contribute to India's growth story.

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.

PM hopes for 'positive outcomes' at BRICS in China

PM hopes for 'positive outcomes' at BRICS in China

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

India and China have not ruled out a Modi-Xi meeting during the summit.

UK's TechHub in Bangalore aims to support startups in India

UK's TechHub in Bangalore aims to support startups in India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

TechHub, which seeks to promote an exchange of ideas and forging of collaborations, was inaugurated by Nick Clegg, deputy PM, UK.

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Why spend so much moolah on pursuing an MBA degree, when you can advance your career with these career options.

'Economy has been growing at around 5% the last 7-8 years'

'Economy has been growing at around 5% the last 7-8 years'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'Instead of doing reforms and restructuring, the present government is busy with the perception that everything is fine and the economy is hunky-dory.' 'Such hollow perceptions are very dangerous for the Indian economy in the long run.' 'The real risk to India is the lack of decent employment opportunities for youth in general and educated youth in particular.'

The story of Kimsuk Krishna Sinha's tough fight against DLF

The story of Kimsuk Krishna Sinha's tough fight against DLF

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Sebi order is vindication of Sinha's stand, but it has not brought him much relief as his money is still stuck.

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Money permits patronage. Money means power. No wonder details of the crores locked up in NPAs and never repaid loans are top secret, Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

How Modi will mark one year of 'Swachh Bharat'

How Modi will mark one year of 'Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The PM will spend much of Friday outside Delhi; will devote day attending official events in Jharkhand and a political rally in Banka, Bihar

Prabhu's new trade policy mum on achieving exports target

Prabhu's new trade policy mum on achieving exports target

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Foreign Trade Policy: More incentives for exports, focus on ease of trading

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The companies will jointly launch the Windows 8.1 powered 10.1 inch Hewlett-Packard Omni10 tablet with embedded content from Pearson and Microsoft Office in the higher education space.

With eye on 2014, Cong reaches out to minorities with special schemes

With eye on 2014, Cong reaches out to minorities with special schemes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The Congress is banking on minority-oriented schemes like those providing medical aid, skill development and promoting leadership among women to reach out to Muslims ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Lanka has potential to be India's strongest economic partner: Modi

Lanka has potential to be India's strongest economic partner: Modi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

There were concerns in Sri Lanka about the huge trade imbalance.

India under pressure, as China, US ink trade pact

India under pressure, as China, US ink trade pact

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Govt says Information Technology Agreement will be beneficial to India only when domestic manufacturing is robust

Modi's op-ed in German newspaper

Modi's op-ed in German newspaper

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Prime Minster Narendra Modi's op-ed in the German daily Frankfurter Allgemeines talks about development, New Age India and his 'Make in India' campaign. Here's the complete text of the column.

The pride and prejudices behind the Nobel Prize

The pride and prejudices behind the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

'Today, when Kailash Satyarthi is being honoured with the most prestigious global award, reports appear to the effect that many millions of Indian children are in 'slavery'. This is hardly the reputation that India should have when we are basking in the glory of 'Mangalyan',' says T P Sreenivasan.

The Indian sixth-graders who are taking on Siri

The Indian sixth-graders who are taking on Siri

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

At the GO-JEK hackathon in Bengaluru, there were over 100 people working on their projects. Most were between the ages of 25 and 30. All except the CoderDragons: Mrinal Jain is 11, and Shreyas Katuri is 12. Nikita Puri meets the pre-teens who are building a virtual voice assistant named Erica.

India and China: What Lies Ahead

India and China: What Lies Ahead

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'The Chinese mindset and approach to India is far different from that in Pakistan.' 'This reality makes it possible for us to follow an engagement policy with one, while militating against engagement with the other.'

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The government said there was no immediate plan to extend the 21-day lockdown period, which entered its sixth day on Monday, while the Indian Army dismissed as "fake" social media posts about a possible emergency declaration next month.

Rupee fall: India can revamp its manufacturing sector

Rupee fall: India can revamp its manufacturing sector

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Thanks to rupee depreciation, India has a chance to fundamentally rework its stifled manufacturing sector.

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The council is looking at the youth as a segment in the global market and has started the LoveGold on the social media (Facebook and Twitter).

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the movies she grabbed at MAMI this year.

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying said China-Pakistan cooperation is in accordance with the 48-member nuclear club, which supervises global nuclear commerce.

India's richest man devours Matunga food, loves Harry Potter

India's richest man devours Matunga food, loves Harry Potter

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Not much is heard or read about Sun Pharma's media-shy owner.

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'This health emergency has brought a lot of people together with the common purpose of getting Feluda to play detective as quickly as possible.' 'As a scientist, if we can make a small difference in people's lives, we are happy'

The Ambani who got sucked in

The Ambani who got sucked in

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Vipul Ambani, a runner who participated in city marathons, never wore his last name on his sleeve, was easy-going, mild-mannered and always smiling. Yet, the question that begs to be asked is why would he join a luxury jewellery company, says Pavan Lall.

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Chinese observers believe the Sino-US relationship will be impacted by issues in North Korea, Japan, India, Ukraine and Iran and that conflicts with these 'third parties' will without exception ultimately become conflicts between China and the US, points out former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Commercial banks are also expected to be soft on loan repayments and restructure the loans, if not write them off.

9 killed, over 100 injured as 6.8 magnitude quake hits North-East

9 killed, over 100 injured as 6.8 magnitude quake hits North-East

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Seismological department said that the quake measured 6.8 on the Richter scale and lasted for about two minutes.

Nitish declares Bihar a dry state

Nitish declares Bihar a dry state

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Earlier, The Nitish Kumar government had banned sale and consumption of country and spiced liquor in rural areas from April 1 this year, but had allowed sale of foreign liquor in towns and cities.

India must engage, not confront, China

India must engage, not confront, China

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'Our equations with China require engagement and not confrontation; its interfaces with Pakistan and with some other South Asian neighbours also add to the complexities,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Beer is the future!

Beer is the future!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Urban Indians are developing a taste for freshly brewed and bottled craft beer.

'It's premature to predict Modi will be a one-term PM'

'It's premature to predict Modi will be a one-term PM'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'Modi remains the most popular politician in India; the BJP's organisational and fundraising prowess is considerable; and the Opposition, while newly collaborative, has no leader or clear economic messaging as of yet.'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

Why this 26 year old cycled from Mumbai to Goa

Why this 26 year old cycled from Mumbai to Goa

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Sushil Reddy took a seven day trip to spread awareness on solar power.