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Need Valentine's Day Dating Tips? Ask rediffGURUS

Need Valentine's Day Dating Tips? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Whether you're struggling to find a date, confused about a relationship, or wondering when to pop the big Q, our expert relationship gurus are here to guide you.

Bumped Into Your Ex? What You Can Do

Bumped Into Your Ex? What You Can Do

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Talking about your ex can be healing, reflective, even helpful. But if your ex lives rent-free in all your conversations, you need help.

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The "weaponisation" of economic activity - through tariffs and sanctions - is now a reality, with countries leveraging these tools strategically, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the Raisina Dialogue recently.

India may require some tough negotiations with Trump: Experts

India may require some tough negotiations with Trump: Experts

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The India-United States relationship is set to expand under the Donald Trump administration, but there could be some unease on issues like imports, tariffs and immigration, strategic affairs experts said after the Republican leader won the fiercely contested presidential election.

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

If it was Andhra Pradesh last Budget, it's poll-bound Bihar that has now turned to Centre with a list of demands. How the NDA government is delivering on promises.

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'It is not just D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi.' 'There are another 20 players just behind them. Nobody imagined this was possible 5 years ago.'

Sunil Mittal on what telecom sector needs to remain viable

Sunil Mittal on what telecom sector needs to remain viable

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal has expressed hope that the government and regulators will step in to ensure the sector remains a viable place for continued investments and asserted that the industry requires "long overdue" support to maintain its current 3+1 structure. In the latest annual report of Airtel, Mittal said as the sector's role in the economy becomes more pervasive, its challenges loom larger. Issues such as unsustainable pricing and low returns in a highly capital-intensive environment, coupled with legacy legal issues, "have extracted their toll", Mittal observed.

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

As the fight reaches its crescendo with the big election day just a few hours away, many political observers billed the unpredictable race for the 47th President of the US as the most consequential one in decades while appearing to project a grim picture for the country's future under a Trump presidency.

Arcelor-Mittal plans to sell Dofasco

Arcelor-Mittal plans to sell Dofasco

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

World's biggest steel maker Arcelor-Mittal's plans to sell Dofasco to German steel giant ThyssenKrupp has hit a roadblock, with the Dutch foundation that controls the its Canadian unit deciding against its dissolution.

Amar Singh gave millions to Clinton Foundation

Amar Singh gave millions to Clinton Foundation

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh contributed anywhere from $1 to $5 million to the Clinton Foundation, and so did industrialist Lakshmi Mittal, chief executive of ArcelorMittal, according to information released by the non-profit organisation set up by the former President Bill Clinton to fund a variety of charitable activities around the world, including combating the scourge of HIV/AIDS.

Abolition of angel tax cheers startups, investors

Abolition of angel tax cheers startups, investors

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Startup and venture funds on Tuesday cheered the Budget decision on the abolition of angel tax for all investor classes, terming it a "game-changer" that would remove significant barriers in growth and foster a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem. Angel tax refers to the tax that the government imposes on funding raised by unlisted companies, or startups if their valuation exceeds the company's fair market value.

How To Tell Your Partner You Aren't Ready For Sex

How To Tell Your Partner You Aren't Ready For Sex

Rediff.com2 May 2024

You may get intimate for the first time out of impulse and develop second thoughts later. That's why it is important to have a clear idea of how to communicate to your date that you are not ready for sex, says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack.

Mittal Trust boost for boxing

Mittal Trust boost for boxing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Mittals Champions Trust Sports Foundation has agreed to sponsor 15 boys -- five each from senior, junior and sub-junior category.

CCI refuses to pass interim order restricting Google

CCI refuses to pass interim order restricting Google

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday declined an interim relief order that would restrain Google from levying service fees on app developers until a final decision is made by the regulator. The CCI also said the Director General (DG) would continue its investigation as ordered by the commission in its March 15 order. "The Commission is of the considered opinion that no case whatsoever has been made out by the informants which warrant the grant of interim relief. Resultantly, the applications stand dismissed," said the CCI while rejecting the plea by app developers in its order.

Laxmi Mittal launches IT institute

Laxmi Mittal launches IT institute

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

NRI steel baron Lakshmi Niwas Mittal's LNM Foundation announced on Wednesday the launch of Rs 36 crore (Rs 360 million) IT institute near Jaipur in association with the Rajasthan government.

Muted spectrum auction sees telcos placing bids worth Rs 11,000 cr

Muted spectrum auction sees telcos placing bids worth Rs 11,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The auction of radio waves used for mobile services saw a muted opening on Tuesday, with five rounds attracting bids worth about Rs 11,000 crore from telecom companies. The government has put over 10,500 Mhz spectrum in eight frequency bands -- 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz, 2,500 MHz, 3,300 MHz and 26 GHz, valued at Rs 96,238 crore at base price, for auction.

The Vibrant Gujarat Quiz!

The Vibrant Gujarat Quiz!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

How much do you know about the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024?

Mittal, Tata, Posco splurge on CSR

Mittal, Tata, Posco splurge on CSR

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

LN Mittal, who is a frontrunner for acquiring a 51 per cent stake in Sesa Goa from Mitsui and has announced plans for projects in Jharkhand and Orissa worth Rs 40,000 crore each, is planning a $2 billion (Rs 8,600 crore) foundation.

Why Indians Turn To Dating Coaches

Why Indians Turn To Dating Coaches

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The online world is filled with love gurus promising to teach "how to woo someone in minutes", unlike those who talk about the need to do the self-work.

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

After a five-day long visit, Apple CEO Tim Cook left India with a note that he can't wait to return to the country. The visit of Cook coincided with 25 years of the iPhone maker's presence in India. Cook arrived in India on Monday. The visit started with the launch of the first official Apple store in Mumbai on April 18 followed by a second in the national capital on April 20.

How To Discuss Money In A New Relationship

How To Discuss Money In A New Relationship

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Discussing something as challenging as money should not be done through texts or calls in the middle of a stressful week or even a weekend before an important event, advises Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

Adani, Sitharaman line up for yoga session

Adani, Sitharaman line up for yoga session

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday did an hour-long session of yoga exercises in the open air as he led corporate India to join the International Day of Yoga celebrations. Several public and private sector companies held yoga sessions at their offices to promote the adoption of exercise in daily routines to stay fit and healthy. Adani, chairman of logistics-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, and his wife Priti, who heads the Adani Foundation, "participated with more than 1,000 members of the Adani Parivaar team to celebrate health, mindfulness and meditation," the group said in a statement. The session was held at a football ground at Adani Shantigram in Ahmedabad. Several other business leaders tweeted pictures of their yoga sessions.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

India has world's 3rd highest number of billionaires; Mukesh Ambani back as Asia's richest

India has world's 3rd highest number of billionaires; Mukesh Ambani back as Asia's richest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

India has the third highest number of billionaires in the world after the US and China, according to a new list by the prestigious Forbes magazine, which said Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani reclaimed his spot as Asia's richest person, dethroning Chinese business tycoon Jack Ma who was the richest person in the region a year ago.

Adani Green is now the world's largest solar company

Adani Green is now the world's largest solar company

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Billionaire Gautam Adani's Group on Wednesday announced the acquisition of SoftBank Group Corp's renewable power business in India for a deal value of $3.5 billion (approximately Rs 25,500 crore), to become the world's largest solar company. In a statement, Adani Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy unit of the port-to-energy conglomerate, said it has inked share purchase agreements to buy 100 per cent of SB Energy India from SoftBank and Bharti Group. Without giving deal details, the statement said the transaction values SB Energy India at an enterprise valuation of approximately $3.5 billion, it stated. The transaction marks the largest acquisition in the renewable energy sector in India.

2022: 6 Positives For India

2022: 6 Positives For India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

In a country that is often focused on the ways in which it falls short, the start of a year is a good time to remind oneself of such positives, observes T N Ninan.

Bharti eyes $10-bn revenue by 2010

Bharti eyes $10-bn revenue by 2010

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Bharti Enterprises, the holding company of Bharti Airtel and other businesses such as insurance and retail is aiming to achieve $10 billion revenue by 2010 and become a strong conglomerate a decade later, its chairman Sunil Mittal said on Monday.

22-yr-old activist arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with Greta Thunberg

22-yr-old activist arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with Greta Thunberg

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The Delhi Police claimed that Disha Ravi, who was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the force on Saturday, was an editor of the 'toolkit Google doc' and 'key conspirator' in the document's formulation and dissemination.

Airtel completes 5% stake sale to QFE for Rs 6,796 cr

Airtel completes 5% stake sale to QFE for Rs 6,796 cr

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Airtel has allocated 199,870,006 new equity shares at price of Rs 340 each share, representing 5 per cent equity stake in the company to QFE.

'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal'

'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal'

Rediff.com4 May 2015

New book claims Amar Singh gave between 20 and 100 per cent of his entire net worth to the Clinton Foundation.

Education for a business career

Education for a business career

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

When it comes to job opportunities commerce graduates have an edge. Explore your options in study and work.

Zisco to propel Essar Steel into 20-mn-tonne club

Zisco to propel Essar Steel into 20-mn-tonne club

Rediff.com16 May 2011

According to data available on the website of World Steel Organisation, only eight steelmakers produced over 20 million tonne (mt) steel in 2009 with ArcelorMittal, leading at 77.5 mt.

Can you force your spouse to have sex?

Can you force your spouse to have sex?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

A bench of acting chief justices Gita Mittal and C Hari Shankar said that in a relationship like marriage, both man and woman have a right to say 'no' to physical relations.

Former IT secretary Chandrasekhar to join Nasscom in October

Former IT secretary Chandrasekhar to join Nasscom in October

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Nasscom's current president Som Mittal's term expires in January. However, Chandrasekhar, expecting to get the necessary approvals from the government soon, will start work from next month to get familiar with the organisation.

Are you making these DATING MISTAKES?

Are you making these DATING MISTAKES?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Don't ever prioritise pleasing the other person, says Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app. After all, you are looking for a relationship and not a raise at your job.

Microfinance bodies: India tops Forbes list

Microfinance bodies: India tops Forbes list

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

In its first ever list of World's Top 50 Microfinance Institutions, the US business magazine has named Bangalore-based Bandhan at the second position.

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'President-elect Biden, in particular, has deep knowledge of, and experience with, dealing with India, serving as a custodian and champion of the relationship long before it was fashionable to do so.'

Bharti group to open 1,000 schools  in 5 yrs

Bharti group to open 1,000 schools in 5 yrs

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The Bharti Foundation and its associates have decided to open 1,000 primary schools in villages across the country with an investment of Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion).