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Support Art 370 move, but concerned about Kashmir: US

Support Art 370 move, but concerned about Kashmir: US

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

"We have urged Indian authorities to respect human rights and restore full access to services, including internet and mobile networks," she said.

BNP Paribas sees Sensex at 50,500 in 2021; remains overweight on India

BNP Paribas sees Sensex at 50,500 in 2021; remains overweight on India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

In terms of stock selection, India continues to benefit from two phenomena - the big getting bigger and availability of quality stocks in relative abundance compared with its Asian peers.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

Top FPIs' assets more than double in 5 years

Top FPIs' assets more than double in 5 years

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

While three of the top five FPIs - Capital, Government of Singapore, and Vanguard - have seen their investment value more than triple, India's benchmark indices have risen just 70%.

How face-off with Indian govt has boosted Twitter

How face-off with Indian govt has boosted Twitter

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Political controversies aside, Twitter's business in India is expanding, and creating opportunities for Indians, reports Neha Alawadhi.

First salary: 'Even today, I value Rs 850'

First salary: 'Even today, I value Rs 850'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Rao MA from Singapore shares his story.

China, India to lead in economic growth

China, India to lead in economic growth

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

China will lead Asia-Pacific sovereigns in economic growth in 2008, followed by India, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said. Though Japan is still the largest economy in the region, China' growth could position the country as the biggest economy in Asia-Pacific and the second-largest globally within the next five years.

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Mohan will be responsible for aligning of teams, overall strategy in this country and driving Facebook's investments in India

Chennai Connect doesn't improve India-China trade ties

Chennai Connect doesn't improve India-China trade ties

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

China had been trying hard to enter the Indian market, without opening its own to Indian products. There is an economic crisis in India-China relations that the Chennai Connect barely scratched the surface, points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

PMO steps into NuPower-Videocon-ICICI Bank controversy

PMO steps into NuPower-Videocon-ICICI Bank controversy

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Prime Minister's Office wants CBI and tax dept to identify the actual beneficiaries of the transactions made in India and abroad.

More pain in store for the Indian economy, says Goldman Sachs

More pain in store for the Indian economy, says Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The current slowdown has lasted for over 18 months and is the longest incident of sluggishness since 2006.

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Biden has reiterated America's support for India's permanent membership on a reformed UNSC and its entry into the NSG during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Modi at the White House.

No tsunami, but 7.8 magnitude quake rattles Japan

No tsunami, but 7.8 magnitude quake rattles Japan

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A strong earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale centered on a southern chain of Japanese islands shook buildings in the Tokyo area

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pakistan failed to fulfil six of the 27 mandates so far as a result of which the country continues to be in the grey list of the FATF.

India resilient to shocks, says Moody's

India resilient to shocks, says Moody's

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Moody's has a 'Baa3' rating for India, with a positive outlook.

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Washington senses that the anchor sheet of India's strategic autonomy lies in its longstanding partnership with Russia, which remains firm and immutable despite the changes in world politics in the post-Cold War era,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.<

Global IT outsourcing market to reach $288 bn in 2013: Gartner

Global IT outsourcing market to reach $288 bn in 2013: Gartner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

IT market is forecast to grow 2.8 per cent in dollar terms and 5.1 per cent in constant currency from 2012, Gartner said in a statement.

What India hopes to learn from Tiger Triumph

What India hopes to learn from Tiger Triumph

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Exercise Tiger Triumph -- a full-scale, tri-service beach landing operation -- is a capability India is seeking to build.

Reliance Jio targets 75 million households with fibre-to-home roll-out

Reliance Jio targets 75 million households with fibre-to-home roll-out

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Globally China, Japan, Russia and South Korea and the US are the top FTTH markets.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'GST rollout, infra funding an uphill climb for India'

'GST rollout, infra funding an uphill climb for India'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Moody's has a 'positive' outlook on its 'Baa3' rating on India.

'India-US relationship is going to be generational'

'India-US relationship is going to be generational'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Admiral Walter F Doran (retd) of the United States Navy, whose association with India goes back 34 years reminisces his time and the friendships he built during his days at the Indian Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, Tamil Nadu.

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Imagine China pursuing its aims in Jammu and Kashmir by using Pakistani and now Afghan proxies.'

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

It is entirely conceivable that Modi began realising at some point that it will be a liability for India if he is seen as Trump's fellow traveller, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Air India formally becomes 27th member of Star Alliance

Air India formally becomes 27th member of Star Alliance

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Air India would add about 400 daily flights and over 40 new destinations in India to the 27-member Alliance network of over 18,500 daily flights to 1,316 airports in 195 countries.

Can Russia help resolve Ladakh stand-off?

Can Russia help resolve Ladakh stand-off?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Russia is the only country that can act as facilitator for any eventual Chinese-Indian rapprochement,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Japanese auto major announced top level management changes in its Indian arm with Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director slated to move for a new role in its Asia Pacific operations.

As cargo business grows, SpiceJet, IndiGo ready for new battle

As cargo business grows, SpiceJet, IndiGo ready for new battle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Analysts remain sceptical on the profitability from freighter business, saying that once normal air transport resumes and there's abundant belly capacity, the traditional economics of air cargo may not be that lucrative.

Does Modi govt have an Afghan Policy?

Does Modi govt have an Afghan Policy?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The flawed Indian policy toward Afghanistan is missing the woods for the trees. The Modi government doesn't have a 'big picture', observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's systemic dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Snooping is one of the oldest peccadilloes of man, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

In 2019, salary hike in India may be among the highest in A-Pac

In 2019, salary hike in India may be among the highest in A-Pac

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The estimated 10 per cent average hike in 2019 is at par with the actual rate of increase in the previous three calendar years in India

Tech devices boost productivity

Tech devices boost productivity

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Majority of the employees in the Asia-Pacific region feel that new technology devices like smartphones and laptops have boosted their productivity, says a survey.

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

Rediff.com7 May 2020

There is much to learn from how Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO, Airbnb, let 1,900 employees know they had lost their jobs.

China launches 2nd aircraft carrier, to be deployed in SCS

China launches 2nd aircraft carrier, to be deployed in SCS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The aircraft carrier is China first domestically-built ship. Shandong is bigger than China's first aircraft carrier Liaoning and could house 36 fighter jets.

Satyam recovers 32 clients since May

Satyam recovers 32 clients since May

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Satyam Computer Services (rebranded as Mahindra Satyam) has recovered 32 clients of Satyam since May. The company has close to 420 clients at present -- down from the approximately 500 clients it had before takeover.

Johnson cancels R-Day visit due to Covid crisis in UK

Johnson cancels R-Day visit due to Covid crisis in UK

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Johnson has indicated that his India visit would take place during the first half of this year and before the G7 summit presided over by the United Kingdom, planned for later this year.

Global hedge fund managers see India as a top investment bet

Global hedge fund managers see India as a top investment bet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

19% of 320 institutional investors managing $1.3 trillion prefer India as investment destination in 2017

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

Indians least willing to take risks in business

Indians least willing to take risks in business

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Indians are ultra conservative when it comes to taking personal or business risk and are also the most reluctant to use the services of financial advisers than their peers in the Asia Pacific region, reinsurance major Swiss Re said in a survey.