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His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ved Prakash who has been working in the field of recyclable raw materials for 29 years aims to 'create value' every day.

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years ago.

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

This is for the first time that the US has slammed sanctions against an ISIS leader in India.

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Read the full transcript of President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday at the US Capitol in Washington.

Only Bajaj in Peru

Only Bajaj in Peru

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Bajaj three-wheelers outsell Chinese three-wheelers in Peru. The Pulsar is number one in its category. Nikhil Lakshman discovers in Lima that even though the Chinese are far ahead in investments in Latin America's fastest growing economy, Indian manufacturing and IT are holding its own.

'You can build bridges or bombs'

'You can build bridges or bombs'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'If some Europeans do not allow Muslims to assimilate into European national cultures, some Muslims also refuse to try and adopt and assimilate.'

Where have all the Indian bankers gone?

Where have all the Indian bankers gone?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

There is a dearth of talent in the Indian banking industry. A testimony to this is the two new CEOs in the private sector -- Sandeep Bakhshi in ICICI Bank Ltd and Amitabh Chaudhry in AXIS Bank Ltd -- have come from the insurance sector, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

IMF projects India's GDP to pick up in 2015 to 6.4%

IMF projects India's GDP to pick up in 2015 to 6.4%

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Growth in emerging market and developing economies will slow to 4.4 per cent in 2014, before rising to 5.0 per cent in 2015, it said.

Will Modi take India into the war against Islamic State?

Will Modi take India into the war against Islamic State?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Barack Obama is expected to ask for India's support to create a global coalition against ISIS when he meets Narendra Modi on Monday. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports from New York.

'IT jobs will rise to 6 million in next 5 years'

'IT jobs will rise to 6 million in next 5 years'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'If the Indian economy formalises, industrialises, urbanises and develops human capital, 10 lakh youngsters will join the labour force every month in the next 10 years.' 'It's not a bulb that will go off; it is a sunrise.'

This image of a migrant child went viral. Here's the story behind it

This image of a migrant child went viral. Here's the story behind it

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Photographer John Moore, who took the picture that has come to symbolise the horror of the new family-separation policy in the United States, reveals what happened that night.

Tiger Zzzzzinda Hai Review:Tiring, toothless, sequel

Tiger Zzzzzinda Hai Review:Tiring, toothless, sequel

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Tiger Zinda Hai returns to the same moronic space where it's all about slow-motion Salman, his checkered scarf, his fleeting shirtless-ness, his unrealistically beefed up body and a taken-for-granted indestructibility, says Sukanya Verma.

Expand Jan Dhan beyond bank accounts, says ex-RBI Guv Subbarao

Expand Jan Dhan beyond bank accounts, says ex-RBI Guv Subbarao

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The former RBI Governor also emphasised on the need to boost economic productivity and attract investments.

Warner mulls US baseball trial?

Warner mulls US baseball trial?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Explosive Australian opener David Warner is mulling a baseball trial in the United States where successful hitters can earn millions of dollars a year, a report said on Tuesday.

How Trump responded to parents of slain Muslim soldier

How Trump responded to parents of slain Muslim soldier

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The Republic nominee said, 'I created lot of jobs, built great structures. Sure those are sacrifices.'

Obama offers Japan condolences over 'brutal' IS killing

Obama offers Japan condolences over 'brutal' IS killing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

US president called Abe and expressed his solidarity.

Delhi's Connaught Place is world's 5th most costliest office market

Delhi's Connaught Place is world's 5th most costliest office market

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Nariman Point was ranked 30th on the top 50 rankings for global prime office properties.

Thank you George for the good times!

Thank you George for the good times!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

'I swayed my arms in the air with strangers when George Michael sang Careless Whispers' 'I was in heaven.'

Vishy Anand draws again, stays joint second in Bilbao

Vishy Anand draws again, stays joint second in Bilbao

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand registered an easy draw with black against tournament leader Wesley So of America to stay joint second at the halfway stage of the Bilbao Masters Final chess tournament in Bilbao.

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

No room for 'apolcalyptic cult' like ISIS, Al-Qaeda: Obama

No room for 'apolcalyptic cult' like ISIS, Al-Qaeda: Obama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Voicing America's resolve to wipe out "apocalyptic cult" like ISIS and Al-Qaeda, President Barack Obama today said safe havens for terrorists will not be tolerated and called on Muslims worldwide to reject those who "distort Islam, to preach intolerance, and promote violence."

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

ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-17 launched successfully from French Guiana

ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-17 launched successfully from French Guiana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

It also carries equipment for meteorological data relay and satellite based search and rescue services being provided by earlier INSAT satellites.

Delhi airport could rise high in the global hub club

Delhi airport could rise high in the global hub club

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Tata-SIA will kick off with full-service domestic operations.

India start-ups at risk as investors close taps, Modi fund falls short

India start-ups at risk as investors close taps, Modi fund falls short

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Venture capital investments in India's start-ups nearly halved to $1.5 billion in fourth-quarter 2015

Obama announces three major immigration reforms

Obama announces three major immigration reforms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

It does not apply to anyone who might come to America illegally in the future. It does not grant citizenship, or the right to stay here permanently, or offer the same benefits that citizens receive, the President said.

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The keynote address will be given by United States President Donald Trump

What India can expect from President Trump

What India can expect from President Trump

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'A bit of marketing, a bit of positioning, and a lot of strategic thinking is required, and all this should be in aid of India's strategic intent: Becoming the third pole in a global G3 and aiming for Numero Uno,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Why FY19 is likely to be a volatile year for Indian equities

Why FY19 is likely to be a volatile year for Indian equities

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

It won't be an easy ride for the markets, reckon experts, considering the multiple state elections in 2018 and general elections next year.

NaMo App: 'He is still subject to the law'

NaMo App: 'He is still subject to the law'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'It is really troublesome that someone in a position of power is misleading people and presumably, citizens of the country to give up data.' 'That is not a part of informed consent.'

Nationalism? What's that got to do with Trump and Brexit?

Nationalism? What's that got to do with Trump and Brexit?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Nothing, according to Deepak Lal. He argues that the contemporary attempts to control immigration in the US and UK are not nativist.

'I outworked anybody who ever ran for office': Trump at inaugural dinner

'I outworked anybody who ever ran for office': Trump at inaugural dinner

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Even before assuming the United States President's office, Donald Trump has boasted about his election victory, his re-election prospects, re-prided himself for picking a "great" Cabinet and showered confidence on the capabilities of his son-in-law to broker peace in the volatile Middle East.

What is fueling the rise of Sanders and Trump in US primaries?

What is fueling the rise of Sanders and Trump in US primaries?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The economics behind the surprising popularity of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders.

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Will the next generation possess an even more internationalist outlook, and lose their Indian identities entirely? Will they continue to believe in a larger role for business in society and go beyond the boardroom to truly understand the Indian consumer, ask Geoffrey Jones & Vinay Sridhar of Harvard Business School.

'I didn't realise how big Jungle Book is'

'I didn't realise how big Jungle Book is'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Jahnavi Patel/ Rediff.com chats with Mowgli when he comes to Mumbai.

Experts bet on RBI to hold rates steady on Tuesday

Experts bet on RBI to hold rates steady on Tuesday

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Adopting a wait- and-watch approach ahead of US Fed meeting

BJP's social media warrior-in-chief

BJP's social media warrior-in-chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Amit Malviya has been pilloried for allegedly threatening journalists, indulging in fake news and generally bringing a bad name to his party.

Eicher CEO downplays Bajaj claims, says not easy to unseat Royal Enfield

Eicher CEO downplays Bajaj claims, says not easy to unseat Royal Enfield

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Enfield enjoys almost the entire 250-350 cc motorcycle market in country

Review: Dallas Buyers Club is as smart as it is inspiring

Review: Dallas Buyers Club is as smart as it is inspiring

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

'This is a stirring, touching film but it stays impressively away from overt manipulation.' 'It is a film about smarts,' says Raja Sen after watching Dallas Buyers' Club.

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

When Correa was hailed as India's greatest architect in 2013, he said, 'Greatest is so...so definite. Most innovative might have been better'