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China: India must hold the line in the north

China: India must hold the line in the north

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Our strategy should be to 'hold the line' in the north on the Sino-Indian land frontier, but maintain and, if possible, enlarge India's current edge in the maritime south.'

Why has SBI's stock risen 127.46%?

Why has SBI's stock risen 127.46%?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Why are investors gung-ho about State Bank? asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Will Khona's return as CEO give GoAir its second wind?

Will Khona's return as CEO give GoAir its second wind?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Kaushik Khona's second innings at GoAir will be more challenging than the first. Globally, the aviation industry is in deep distress because of the pandemic, reports Aneesh Phadnis.

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The $306-million investment in Ola Electric Mobility by SoftBank Corp, Arun Sarin Family, Ratan Tata and Matrix has been the biggest funding in this space in value terms this year.

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

From teaching to YouTube, these ideas will help students chase their dreams early on.

How Maruti plans to serve customers better

How Maruti plans to serve customers better

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The move is prompted by the disruption in the car usage pattern caused by the app-based ride-hailing companies such Ola and Uber

Imran meets Xi; secures USD 6 bn Chinese package

Imran meets Xi; secures USD 6 bn Chinese package

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Khan's visit evoked considerable interest in Beijing as it comes in the wake of his past criticism of the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects and remarks by his ministers to cut down some of the projects over debt concern.

No one can fill Ahmed Patel's void in Congress

No one can fill Ahmed Patel's void in Congress

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Patel's closeness to the Gandhi family was undeniable. But unlike others, he resisted the temptation to use it to leverage personal business, says Aditi Phadnis.

Why recapitalisation of PSU banks is so challenging

Why recapitalisation of PSU banks is so challenging

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Anup Roy and Krishna Kant on the challenges the public sector banks face in revitalising themselves

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Our country needs massive investment in access of Rs 50 lakh crore in infrastructure to increase growth of GDP and integrate the nation with a network of roads, airports, railways, inland water and to provide good quality services to the people: FM

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Indian Railways plans Rs 39,000 crores non-fare revenue. Via: Branding of trains. Vinyl-wrapping of Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Garib Raths. Moving billboards.

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Will 2021 be better than 2020?

Marathwada to the UN: How a farmer became an entrepreneur

Marathwada to the UN: How a farmer became an entrepreneur

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Godavari Dange, a school dropout who was widowed at the age of 19 is now changing the lives of farmers in her village and beyond.

Greek crisis not to impact ICICI Bank: Chanda Kochhar

Greek crisis not to impact ICICI Bank: Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

ICICI Bank on Monday said it sees no impact of the Greek debt crisis on the bank as it has no exposure to Europe.

BoB, Dena, Vijaya Bank merger: Employees have nothing to fear

BoB, Dena, Vijaya Bank merger: Employees have nothing to fear

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Vijaya Bank assured employees that the service conditions 'will remain unaffected and staff benefits retained'

The story behind Vodafone's fall in India

The story behind Vodafone's fall in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Cut-throat competition, high spectrum costs, and frequent flip-flops in government policies have made it difficult for Vodafone to make money in the country.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

Mid-career change? 5 money tips for you

Mid-career change? 5 money tips for you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Before you take the leap, get your financial house in order

How you can gift Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding

How you can gift Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Just contribute to one of the seven charities chosen by them.

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Never be afraid to take decisions because you fear making mistakes. Mistakes are good, says Anu Prasad.

India may boycott 2nd BRF; China says New Delhi misunderstood BRI

India may boycott 2nd BRF; China says New Delhi misunderstood BRI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a media briefing in Beijing that the BRI is an economic cooperation project and it does not involve territorial disputes.

Income inequality, jobless growth key concerns for leaders: WEF

Income inequality, jobless growth key concerns for leaders: WEF

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Top 10 trends for 2015 are deepening income inequality; jobless growth; lack of leadership; rising geostrategic competition; weakening of representative democracy; rising pollution in developing world; rising occurrence of severe weather events; intensifying nationalism increasing water stress and growing importance of health in the economy.

Call drops? Blame the govt not mobile operators

Call drops? Blame the govt not mobile operators

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

A basic problem is that the cost of spectrum and licences relative to earnings is too high.

Banks, HFCs ride on sub-prime borrowers

Banks, HFCs ride on sub-prime borrowers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

While the total disbursement of housing loans by PSBs as well as HFCs witnessed a deceleration in 2016-17, there was significant growth for the lower slabs

Reading India's OBOR boycott right

Reading India's OBOR boycott right

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

We must see New Delhi's position as a signal of competition to the Chinese grand design for the 21st century world, says Nitin Pai.

What the Budget has done for railways

What the Budget has done for railways

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Recent derailments had brought the vulnerability of the national carrier into the limelight. For the railways, the fund allotment of Rs 1 lakh crore towards safety, is a welcome move, says Subrat Nath.

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Can the newly-minted Jal Shakti ministry bring water to some 19 crore Indian households that have never had taps or heard the sound of flowing water, wonders Vinayak Chatterjee.

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.

Railways caught in vicious circle of poor investments: Prabhu

Railways caught in vicious circle of poor investments: Prabhu

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Railways can contribute 2.5 per cent to three per cent in the GDP with an improved infrastructure, he said.

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In her keynote address at the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit, she said that despite the soaring rate of female entrepreneurs, women still face steep obstacles to starting, owning, and growing their businesses.

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Indian Railways has to up investment to strengthen network just like China and Russia.

Carmakers see gains in Uber, Ola sales

Carmakers see gains in Uber, Ola sales

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Automobile makers in India are embracing taxi-hailing apps such as Uber and Ola, hoping to ride on their expansion to sell more cars, a contrarian view to companies in Western markets that fear a drop in car sales due to them

7 steps to a superb rescue plan for India's ailing PSU banks

7 steps to a superb rescue plan for India's ailing PSU banks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

India's ailing banks need immediate attention.

Graduates, listen up. Intern first. Work later.

Graduates, listen up. Intern first. Work later.

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Internships provide a platform for you to experiment with your career, explore new options, learn new skills.

'Ladakh crisis could tempt Pakistan to take advantage'

'Ladakh crisis could tempt Pakistan to take advantage'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'Pakistan has robust incentive to turn heat on LoC.'

Sensex, Nifty rise 1% as Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

Sensex, Nifty rise 1% as Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, auto and realty witnessed strong buying demand in trades today

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

Thought Modi will give a tough fight, but he fled; he has no guts: Rahul

Thought Modi will give a tough fight, but he fled; he has no guts: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to bring back former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi to face the law.

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Havells will acquire the entire consumer business infrastructure, people and distribution network. Plus all intellectual property of the Lloyd brand, logo, trademark and attendant rights.