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Global retailers come calling

Global retailers come calling

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

At least 35 per cent, or $400 billion worth of goods, that are sourced from China could shift to countries such as India, Thailand, Vietnam among others over the next 10 years, according to a study by US-based retail and supply chain solutions firm DCB and Company. India is expected to take the lion's share of volume shift compared to its counterparts in the region, the study says, due to its IT prowess, infrastructure and agents network.

India Inc fares badly in corporate social responsibility

India Inc fares badly in corporate social responsibility

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

As many as 2,351 companies have not spent a single penny on corporate social responsibility.

Jobs: Security guards, the most exploited

Jobs: Security guards, the most exploited

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Private security industry is now five-million strong, but lack of rules ensures that the guards are exploited, says a report by trade unions.

Ensure 'not even a single' Cong candidate is elected: Modi in MP

Ensure 'not even a single' Cong candidate is elected: Modi in MP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Modi said he used the 'bitter medicine' of demonetisation to bring back money into banking system.

How to calculate top decision-makers' pay

How to calculate top decision-makers' pay

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Unfortunately, there is no tried and true formula that transcends industries and business cycles. Tackle the problem in logical steps.

10 simple tips to cut costs at your wedding

10 simple tips to cut costs at your wedding

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Have a clear vision. Plan in advance. Trim down the guest list.

Padma Lakshmi takes up for kids

Padma Lakshmi takes up for kids

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Padma, Jessica Alba and Alicia Keys are asking Americans to save their pennies to save a child's life.

Why you must eat more walnuts

Why you must eat more walnuts

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people who are at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Buy ELSS funds, make money & save tax

Buy ELSS funds, make money & save tax

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Equity linked saving schemes of mutual funds help investors not only save tax but also make money.

'That's why God gave us 67 seats': Kejriwal after MLAs disqualification

'That's why God gave us 67 seats': Kejriwal after MLAs disqualification

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Kejriwal also said that the almighty would have given the AAP 67 seats keeping in mind that 20 AAP MLAs would be disqualified after three years.

Story of the assumed Great Depression

Story of the assumed Great Depression

Rediff.com3 May 2008

The world financial markets were close to breakdown just a month or so ago. While the rest of the world's central banks missed the big picture, not so the US Fed led by Prof. Ben Bernanke. His timely interventions, and a worldview of what works and what does not, has most likely helped avert a global financial meltdown; if such a meltdown had occurred, it would have affected all of us quite severely.

BCCI backs Ganguly in 'conflict of interest' case

BCCI backs Ganguly in 'conflict of interest' case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) D K Jain sought written submissions from Sourav Ganguly and the three complainants in the alleged Conflict of Interest case against the the former India captain.

Kashmir Singh admits he was spy

Kashmir Singh admits he was spy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Kashmir Singh slammed the Central governments that were in power during his imprisonment for not providing financial support to his family. Punjab chief minister Prakash Singh Badal announced a monthly pension of Rs 5000 for Kashmir Singh and his wife, a government job for his son, and that the government would bear the expenses of the construction of his new house.

Shilpa defends Richard Gere

Shilpa defends Richard Gere

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Shilpa told Britain's GMTV that 'much has been blown out of proportion.'

Now Hillary too blasts outsourcing

Now Hillary too blasts outsourcing

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Democratic US Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has joined party rival Barak Obama in promising an end to tax breaks to companies that ship jobs overseas, playing to the gallery on the hot-button issue of outsourcing as she tries to resuscitate her White House bid.

The 15 richest fictional characters

The 15 richest fictional characters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Forbes' annual ranking of fiction's very wealthiest.

Five money-saving shopping tips

Five money-saving shopping tips

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Unlike investing, saving money on purchases doesn't require any specialized training and is an easy way for anyone to stretch their budget a little farther.

Brazil held in Peru, Salas strikes for Chile

Brazil held in Peru, Salas strikes for Chile

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Kaka produced another superb strike to help Brazil draw 1-1 away to Peru in Sunday's World Cup qualifiers while Marcelo Salas scored his first international goals for more than two years in Chile's 2-2 away draw to Uruguay.

11 rules for living alone

11 rules for living alone

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Planning to move out on your own? Memorise these rules.

Review: Welcome To New York is a worthless Bollywood spoof

Review: Welcome To New York is a worthless Bollywood spoof

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Welcome To New York is a mishmash of IIFA footage that intermittently targets Bollywood's vanity, feels Prasanna D Zore.

Which was the world's first postage stamp?

Which was the world's first postage stamp?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Rediff businees desk brings to you a few world's first.

Do you own these stocks? EXIT them NOW

Do you own these stocks? EXIT them NOW

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Modi was denied visa by previous government: John Kerry

Modi was denied visa by previous government: John Kerry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

In perhaps the first explanation of the US denial of visa for Narendra Modi, the Obama Administration on Thursday said the decision was taken by the "previous" government.

Ramesh Pandey beats Steve Jobs, Warren Buffet

Ramesh Pandey beats Steve Jobs, Warren Buffet

Rediff.com29 May 2007

When the votes for the Reader's Choice CEO of the Year by MarketWatch were counted, Dr Ramesh Pandey of Xechem came first, beating Steve Jobs of Apple and Warren Buffett of Berkshire.

BCCI to discuss performance clause

BCCI to discuss performance clause

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The Board said it may consider a suggestion to introduce performance-based payments to players, but ruled out any immediate pay cut.

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers queries on how to invest in stocks.

In drought-hit Telangana, KCR's Rs 7-crore puja

In drought-hit Telangana, KCR's Rs 7-crore puja

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Even as thousands of people are reeling under drought in Telangana, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is organising an Ayutha Maha Chandi Yagam on a scale that is unprecedented.

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

And, in turn, help 1,000 artisans earn Rs 5,000 at a time when they are struggling to cope with financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Warne could face legal action

Warne could face legal action

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Sri Lanka's Galle Cricket Club could sue Shane Warne for not honouring a pledge to reconstruct the tsunami-hit ground.

Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale: Rahul to Modi

Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale: Rahul to Modi

Rediff.com9 May 2019

He also took on the prime minister over unemployment, taunting Modi for a remark that selling 'pakodas' is a job worth doing.

See: Why these migrants won't come back to Mumbai

See: Why these migrants won't come back to Mumbai

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'If we don't get any bus from here, we will start walking home.' 'What else can we do?' 'We don't want to die of hunger here.'

Jet Air lenders likely to write off up to 25% of loans

Jet Air lenders likely to write off up to 25% of loans

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Under the resolution plan, the lenders would end up having a sizable portion of shares in the airline, if their boards of directors agree to convert part of their debt into equity.

PSUs, a victim of govt's follies

PSUs, a victim of govt's follies

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Kangana's shower trouble

Kangana's shower trouble

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Don't miss this Bollywood gossip.

Priest objects to Charles' wedding

Priest objects to Charles' wedding

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

In his complaint, Rev Paul Williamson of the Church of England described the marriage as "gross and offensive".

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'It is just that they are not in the limelight in a city like Mumbai.' 'It is not a lonely journey, but a tough journey for sure.'

India, US to set up task force for developing 3 smart cities

India, US to set up task force for developing 3 smart cities

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

India and the US on Tuesday decided to set up a task force for jointly developing Allahabad, Ajmer and Vishakhapatnam as Smart Cities.

Chanderi women weave a success story

Chanderi women weave a success story

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

They had never stepped outside their homes, let alone towns until a couple of years back.

Rod Stewart's ex wants more!

Rod Stewart's ex wants more!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005