News for 'Part III'

Too much optimism on inflation targeting is misplaced

Too much optimism on inflation targeting is misplaced

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Are we adopting an idea whose time has come and gone? My feeling is, yes, says ex-banker C Joseph Chacko in the fourth article of the series on inflation targeting.

Govt to market Indian airports in Chicago

Govt to market Indian airports in Chicago

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The annual Routes event attracts top representatives from a wide variety of organisations, including airlines and airports, who meet, plan and conduct business for new global routes.

How globe trotting Indians are writing this firm's success story

How globe trotting Indians are writing this firm's success story

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Of the 23 million visas processed by VFS in 2017 calendar year, one fifth were in India, making it the company's biggest market.

An online platform that connects mom and child

An online platform that connects mom and child

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Mumbai-based BabyChakra is among the four start-ups Google has shortlisted from India for the fifth batch of its mentorship programme

ISRO makes big leap, tests its heaviest cryogenic rocket engine

ISRO makes big leap, tests its heaviest cryogenic rocket engine

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

India's first indigenously designed and developed high-thrust cryogenic rocket engine generating a nominal thrust of 19 tonnes was successfully endurance hot-tested for 800 seconds.

Andhra and Odisha get ready to face Cyclone Roanu's wrath

Andhra and Odisha get ready to face Cyclone Roanu's wrath

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Rain and thundershower lashed many places in Ganjam, Khurda, Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, and Balasore in Odisha, disrupting normal life, the weatherman said.

Why America hates Iran

Why America hates Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

India should do what we can to ensure that our two friends do not get into a confrontation that is meaningless and ultimately damaging to everyone including us.

Megan Fox to call off divorce?

Megan Fox to call off divorce?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

The Rafale Deal: The Real Loss to India

The Rafale Deal: The Real Loss to India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'The greatest loss from replacing the 126 Rafale proposal with the 2016 contract for 36 Rafales might not be the extra money paid, but the opportunity that India's aerospace industry lost of obtaining access to critical aviation technologies and manufacturing skills.'

Tennis: Nadal, Djokovic ease into Monte Carlo quarters

Tennis: Nadal, Djokovic ease into Monte Carlo quarters

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

hampion Rafael Nadal and top-ranked Novak Djokovic turned in impressive displays to reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals on Thursday. Nadal, chasing a record-extending 12th Monte Carlo title, broke Grigor Dimitrov's serve on four occasions to defeat the Bulgarian 6-4 6-1.

Not their concern, says India on Chinese bother over BrahMos missiles in northeast

Not their concern, says India on Chinese bother over BrahMos missiles in northeast

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

India has hit back at China over its assertion that deployment of the BrahMos cruise missile in the Northeast would have 'negative influence' on stability along the border, saying that assets deployed by it within its territory are of no concern to Beijing.

ITC Q2 net up 6% at Rs 2,640 cr, cigarettes hit by high tax

ITC Q2 net up 6% at Rs 2,640 cr, cigarettes hit by high tax

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The cigarettes segment had a revenue of Rs 4,554.21 crore during the second quarter of the current fiscal, as against Rs 8,528.47 crore in the year-ago period, down 46.56 per cent.

GM halts sales of three models

GM halts sales of three models

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The company had identified some emission-related issue with Tavera and some quality issue with Sail.

India's space programme is a Phoenix

India's space programme is a Phoenix

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'It is time we Indians learnt to believe in ourselves, and stopped questioning our own capabilities every time a space launch is not a glorious success,' says M D Riti.

'Politics should not be treated like lavatory cleaning'

'Politics should not be treated like lavatory cleaning'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Politics has become a toilet because we delegate everything.' 'We have to catch a bus, watch a cricket match, live our life... we feel this (politics) is not part of our responsibility.'

Jindal Power wants govt to honour coal auction outcome

Jindal Power wants govt to honour coal auction outcome

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

While three operational mines in Chhattisgarh had a capacity of 12 million tonnes (mt), six were yet to start production.

Want to be an IAS officer?

Want to be an IAS officer?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

All you need to know about preparing for the Civil Services examination

6 easy ways to reduce your income tax

6 easy ways to reduce your income tax

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Archit Gupta on how can you maximise your savings and reduce your taxable income.

The mega rich Indian girl you have never heard of

The mega rich Indian girl you have never heard of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Shrishti Mishra was 'presented' to London society at Queen Charlotte's Ball. And yes, it's still 2017.

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'The nominations were not meant to last permanently, but depended on the government of the day.' 'There was no question of revoking it during Congress, Janata Dal or even Vajpayee's NDA rule.' 'But Modi is different.'

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The number of management colleges has dropped from 3,609 in 2014-15 to 3,264 in 2017-18.

Privatisation is a not a solution for ailing public sector banks

Privatisation is a not a solution for ailing public sector banks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Privatisation or consolidation into half a dozen large banks might not rescue public sector banks from the crisis they find themselves in.

David vs Goliath: How Wockhardt plans to beat global challenge

David vs Goliath: How Wockhardt plans to beat global challenge

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Only 11 antibiotics in clinical trials have received qualified infectious disease product status from the US FDA, of which five are Wockhardt's drugs.

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

"Such was their efficiency that in fact, no deaths by drowning were reported in any area where Naval teams systematically organised their rescue efforts," he said.

RBI to use 'plain English' and de-jargonise its documents

RBI to use 'plain English' and de-jargonise its documents

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The RBI now brings in important and contentious changes directly through voluminous Master Directions, or Master Circulars

Why China must worry about the Agni-V

Why China must worry about the Agni-V

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The Agni-V can reach beyond Tibet to high-value targets in the Chinese heartland, even its northern-most provinces.

Air India puts up flats, land for sale

Air India puts up flats, land for sale

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Earlier, its attempts to monetise properties, including the 22-storeyed Air India building in Nariman Point, saw lukewarm response.

Smriti Irani fake degree case: Court reserves order for June 24

Smriti Irani fake degree case: Court reserves order for June 24

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The court reserved its order for June 24 on a complaint filed against the HRD minister for allegedly giving false information about her educational qualifications.

Banking sector to stay under pressure in 2014: Fitch

Banking sector to stay under pressure in 2014: Fitch

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Report says stressed asset level to peak at 15% in 2014-15.

'I have faith in the govt; gone are the days of crony capitalism'

'I have faith in the govt; gone are the days of crony capitalism'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

C K Ranganathan, CMD of the $12.50 billion CavinKare, in an interview with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com, says though he sees signs of improvement everywhere, the Modi government has a long way to go to make the country business friendly

PHOTOS: Remembering the People's President

PHOTOS: Remembering the People's President

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Here are photos from his life and career as India's pre-eminent defence scientist and one of the country's most popular president

'With no lockdown, we would have 1 lakh cases by April 27'

'With no lockdown, we would have 1 lakh cases by April 27'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'In the absence of a vaccine, as long as there are pockets of active cases in India, it would be good to have a limited lockdown.'

Lessons from anti-profiteering order against HUL

Lessons from anti-profiteering order against HUL

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The investigation against HUL was initiated on the basis of an anonymous complaint. It alleged 'profiteering' of around Rs 535 crore between November 15, 2017, and February 28, 2018.

India faces an uphill challenge to boost infrastructure

India faces an uphill challenge to boost infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Relying on the private sector to undertake infrastructure investment may not be a realistic proposition.

India ranks fourth in clean energy investment

India ranks fourth in clean energy investment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The country received $ 6bn in clean energy investment in 2013, out of a total of USD 62bn from 2006 to 2013.

Coal gate: CBI to question two former PMO officials

Coal gate: CBI to question two former PMO officials

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation will question at least two former officials of the Prime Minister's Office who were involved in the processing of the file related to coal block allocation to Hindalco.

'There is no absolute objective history'

'There is no absolute objective history'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Historian Romila Thapar says you can't bring history into faith.

AAP leader says open to Third Front, party distances itself

AAP leader says open to Third Front, party distances itself

Rediff.com11 May 2014

A senior Aam Aadmi Party leader on Sunday said they may extend issue based support to a Third Front government but the party swiftly distanced itself saying there was "no question" of it backing "any front".

Commerce minister plans to push the idea of co-working spaces

Commerce minister plans to push the idea of co-working spaces

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

To tap into the growing demand for offices, several global and Indian co-working entities are creating stock in the top cities.

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

'The Reserve Bank's independence has remained a work in progress, an enduring challenge that the nation has been grappling with on an ongoing basis,' says RBI Deputy Governor Dr Viral Acharya.