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The man who's set to build an information platform for every Indian

The man who's set to build an information platform for every Indian

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

He has a core team of engineers to develop this platform.

Perform or take VRS, don't sit on files: Gadkari warns officials

Perform or take VRS, don't sit on files: Gadkari warns officials

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

In a stern 'perform or take VRS' warning to officials sitting on files, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asked them not to become obstacles in the way of India achieving world class infrastructure.

PM Modi arrives in UAE; to discuss terror, trade with top leaders

PM Modi arrives in UAE; to discuss terror, trade with top leaders

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abuu Dhabi on Sunday on a two-day visit to the strategically important United Arab Emirates during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership to enhance cooperation in key areas of trade and security and address the Indian diaspora.

Raghuram Rajan's mantras for growth

Raghuram Rajan's mantras for growth

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

In a recent lecture, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan dished out some frank advice -- don't get into 'jugaad', instead try for the long haul. Only that will sustain in the long-run.

'Sikka is taking Infosys to the next level'

'Sikka is taking Infosys to the next level'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'People have to be evangelised.'

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Govt keen to revive business sentiment in india.

How close was Jaitley's Budget to 'achche din'?

How close was Jaitley's Budget to 'achche din'?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Though not a blockbuster budget it does not undermine the fact that key issues were addressed and the finance minister certainly did not under-deliver, says Vatsal Srivastava.

'By 2025, we will be corruption free'

'By 2025, we will be corruption free'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'I feel now we have a leader who is non-corruptible.' 'But he needs time as corruption is deep-rooted in our society, and people have no shame about being corrupt.' 'It will take at least 7 years to make some changes.'

Why the outlook for globalisation is bleak

Why the outlook for globalisation is bleak

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Substantial gains can still be made with good policies and initiatives.

China's mandarins get candid about problems ahead

China's mandarins get candid about problems ahead

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Premier Li Keqiang highlighted his government's performance in the last one year and the challenges ahead in various fields. Compared to other reports by his predecessors, Li spoke more frankly about the mounting challenges faced by the country. Srikanth Kondapalli on the two recent Chinese parliament sessions.

China risk story is far more dangerous than Grexit

China risk story is far more dangerous than Grexit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Consequences of China's efforts to stabilise its equity markets after three weeks of declines, which wiped out some 30 per cent of the value is far more importance to the world, says Clyde Russell.

Calls for higher spending put deficit targets in jeopardy

Calls for higher spending put deficit targets in jeopardy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Economist Arvind Panagariya has also argued for loosening deficit targets to boost capital spending

India IT firms may raise fees to counter dearer US visas

India IT firms may raise fees to counter dearer US visas

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

India's roughly $150 billion outsourcing sector generates about three quarters of its revenue from the United States.

It's time to note the rise of a 'New China'

It's time to note the rise of a 'New China'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

It is important to note that slowdown in activity is really confined to a selected few regions within China.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission; FTA by year-end: PM

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission; FTA by year-end: PM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Eyeing greater cooperation with South East Asian countries on economic and security issues, India on Thursday announced a separate Mission for ASEAN region to be set up in Jakarta with a full-time resident Ambassador.

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Not a Big Bang Budget, but very positive and realistic

Not a Big Bang Budget, but very positive and realistic

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The government should now focus on governance and monitoring the supply side to manage inflation, says M V Subramanian.

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The CEOs of Cricket Australia, the National Rugby League and Football Federation Australia, have signed up to the "Pathway to Pay Equality" report by the Male Champions of Change Institute (MCC), which details a milestone-based approach to achieving pay equity between male and female athletes.

Why Jaitley made no mention of oil in Budget? The papers were stolen!

Why Jaitley made no mention of oil in Budget? The papers were stolen!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Inputs by the Petroleum Ministry were found among stolen documents.

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Suriya Prabha trains students from government schools in rural Tamil Nadu to code and use Artificial Intelligence to solve problems.

'GST, monsoon key triggers for market'

'GST, monsoon key triggers for market'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Aggressive rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve could result in a flight of capital from emerging markets like India, says B Gopkumar, chief executive officer, Reliance Securities.

Eyeing a slice of Mumbai's smart city pie

Eyeing a slice of Mumbai's smart city pie

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Realtors, consultants and foreign universities vie for big share.

Arun Jaitley: 'I am not looking for headlines'

Arun Jaitley: 'I am not looking for headlines'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Over lunch, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley breaks down his Budget. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports.

Piyush Goyal bats for team India

Piyush Goyal bats for team India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

'This country today is demonstrating to the world the true meaning of federalism, the true meaning of working in partnership between the central government and the state governments.'

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

Rediff.com27 May 2017

The two sides signed a maritime security agreement after extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth.

Big leap for India in ease of doing business; rank improves to 77

Big leap for India in ease of doing business; rank improves to 77

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

India improved its rank on six out of the 10 parameters relating to starting and doing business in a country.

Note ban, mega deals shaped India's realty segment

Note ban, mega deals shaped India's realty segment

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

While office and mall properties enjoyed revival and saw some big PE deals, residential real estate was hit by double whammy - stagnating prices and demonetisation

How India can achieve economic redemption

How India can achieve economic redemption

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The optimism in global markets could help India as the rebound in GDP is expected to continue and get more broad-based.

Development or caste: What will win Gorakhpur?

Development or caste: What will win Gorakhpur?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The BJP is banking on development. The opposition is raking up caste identities and the dangers of hyper nationalism.

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Projecting the mining operations as part of China's move to take over Arunachal Pradesh, the report said 'people familiar with the project say the mines are part of an ambitious plan by Beijing to reclaim South Tibet'.

PM Modi on two-day UAE visit from Sunday

PM Modi on two-day UAE visit from Sunday

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

During his visit, first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years, Modi will seek to enhance cooperation in energy and trade and reach out to investors to hardsell India as an attractive business destination.

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Did Jayalalithaa, who was also in jail then, know about these transactions?

An open letter to the finance minister

An open letter to the finance minister

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The sector faces many challenges and calls for prompt corrective action.

Freight hike won't affect prices of essential items: Prabhu

Freight hike won't affect prices of essential items: Prabhu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

There would be a marginal 3% increase in freight rates.

'No party can rule without co-habiting with the army in Pakistan'

'No party can rule without co-habiting with the army in Pakistan'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

'That is not a democratic ideal obviously, but it is a practical reality.' 'It is a consistent feature of politicians in Pakistan that their rhetoric on the army softens the closer they get to the seat of power.'

India is on a big mission to boost economy

India is on a big mission to boost economy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Governor Rajan can be more unambiguously pro-growth.

US Senate passes sanctions bill against Russia, Iran, N Korea

US Senate passes sanctions bill against Russia, Iran, N Korea

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The bill now heads to the White House for President Donald Trump's approval.

Why online logistics firms are a favourite of venture capitalists

Why online logistics firms are a favourite of venture capitalists

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Estimates suggest about $100 million has been poured into these companies and a lot more is still to come.