News for 'Phase II'

India, US discuss plans to develop next-gen aircraft carrier

India, US discuss plans to develop next-gen aircraft carrier

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

India and the United States have started discussions to jointly develop a next-generation aircraft carrier to bolster the Indian Navy's blue-water capabilities, a top Pentagon official has said.

Budget should encourage financial savings: CII

Budget should encourage financial savings: CII

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Encouraging domestic financial savings through focused measures would help mobilise long term resources for funding infrastructure and economic development.

Vending it like Mercedes

Vending it like Mercedes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The German auto maker is clawing back up the brand charts as it fights off competition from Audi, BMW in the Indian market.

Why Indigo is fastest growing airline on the planet

Why Indigo is fastest growing airline on the planet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'IndiGo 2018 is a harsh, ultra-lean, mean, zero asset, fighting machine with aspirations of taking on the global long-haul low-cost market.'

'There will be a drastic drop with the lockdown'

'There will be a drastic drop with the lockdown'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'Without it, it is going to be much, much, much, much worse.' 'In the meantime, we really need to work on a sort of war footing, given that it is a natural disaster, provide relief, provide essentials, till we get biological herd immunity, we need to get economic immunity, and also social immunity.'

Flipkart's big plans to take on rivals

Flipkart's big plans to take on rivals

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Flipkart's current valuation is an estimated $12 billion.

Who says the Left is dead in India?

Who says the Left is dead in India?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

'The Left is dying, but its economic ideology rules, unchallenged.' 'Modi is its newest standard-bearer.' 'Even in today's bitterly polarised politics, if there is one thing on which not just the BJP and Congress, but all other parties agree, it is that socialist economics is the only way to survive,' says Shekhar Gupta.

It's time the govt pays immediate attention to infra sector

It's time the govt pays immediate attention to infra sector

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Infra sector is neglected by the Modi govt.

Budget 2016: List of 300 duty-free items could shrink

Budget 2016: List of 300 duty-free items could shrink

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Excise exemptions may be whittled in Budget to offset higher govt salaries, pensions

Economic Survey may bear Arvind Virmani's mark

Economic Survey may bear Arvind Virmani's mark

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Principal economic advisor, Ila Patnaik, is coordinating the work on Economic Survey 2013-14.

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

National carrier Air India became part of the 27-member global airlines grouping Star Alliance, as budget airline AirAsia India launched operations and Tata-SIA joint venture carrier Vistara received the flying permit and announced its intentions to start operations from January 9.

Govt for discussion paper on royalty payment ceiling

Govt for discussion paper on royalty payment ceiling

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The paper will invite comments on whether or not the royalty ceiling applicable till 2009 should be re-imposed.

Budget: A milestone towards ushering in reforms

Budget: A milestone towards ushering in reforms

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Budget sets out a comprehensive vision.

US envoy: We want to help India improve air quality

US envoy: We want to help India improve air quality

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

'We want to provide data, we want to provide consultation, but we don't want to lecture.' 'The consciousness about this issue in India is starting to get quite high and if we can help contribute to solving this air quality issue in a spirit of partnership with the Indians, it would be a big achievement.'

A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart

A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Smart cities must be very well equipped with technology and security systems alike.

Why Trump's immigration ban should worry Indians

Why Trump's immigration ban should worry Indians

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'We are going to see relatively soon an executive order that deals with H-1B and other temporary visas.' 'We are also going to see an executive order on undocumented people.' 'Undocumented Indians comprise the largest population growth of all undocumented people in this country.' 'Just because India is not named in this executive order doesn't mean it won't be in the future.'

The Silk Route to Success

The Silk Route to Success

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Tista Sengupta catches up with five emerging designers from North East India -- Daniel Syiem, Atsu Sekhose, Meghna Rai Medhi, Dhiraj Deka and Sanjukta Dutta -- who, in their own way, are fighting to keep their traditional art of weaving alive.

Manmohan plans Pakistan visit

Manmohan plans Pakistan visit

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Composite dialogue likely to be formally revived; PM visit might also be marked with grant of trade MFN status. Nayanima Basu reports

Ronaldo hands Real first win in Dortmund; Kane 'tricks' for Spurs

Ronaldo hands Real first win in Dortmund; Kane 'tricks' for Spurs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in his 150th European appearance to give Real Madrid a 3-1 victory at Borussia Dortmund, their first against them in Germany, and make it two wins out of two matches in their Champions League Group H.

'Even NASA wants to work with us now'

'Even NASA wants to work with us now'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

ISRO chairman A S Kiran Kumar talks of what's on and what lies ahead for the Indian space agency.

Planet Earth's most brutal ruler

Planet Earth's most brutal ruler

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Whom will North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un kill next, and how?

A camera museum that offers a history lesson in every click

A camera museum that offers a history lesson in every click

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Museo Camera, tucked away in a basement in Gurgaon, has over 500 cameras of all vintages as well as 20,000 silver prints

War and Pakistan's 3rd front

War and Pakistan's 3rd front

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

India is not making a choice of war over peace. Rather it is at war, a war thrust on it by a sick militaristic State, says Sankrant Sanu.

Sakshi accorded grand welcome, presented Rs 2.5 crore cheque

Sakshi accorded grand welcome, presented Rs 2.5 crore cheque

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Haryana on Wednesday honoured its 'daughter' Sakshi Malik by appointing her as brand ambassador of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign and presenting the Olympic bronze medallist a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore.

With a shrinking fleet IAF has tough choices ahead

With a shrinking fleet IAF has tough choices ahead

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The IAF has just 33 squadrons, 9 short of the 42 squadrons needed to tackle China and Pakistan together, says Ajai Shukla.

Factors that helped Honda's turnaround

Factors that helped Honda's turnaround

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

In this industry, a company's strategy needs to be adaptable in order to keep up with the pace of change.

We are exploring 100% FDI in retail: Adidas CMD

We are exploring 100% FDI in retail: Adidas CMD

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

To put its Reebok business in order, the German footwear major hand-picked the soft-spoken Erick Haskell, who has vast experience of working in China.

India, Kyrgyzstan voice concern over extremism and terrorism

India, Kyrgyzstan voice concern over extremism and terrorism

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Seeking a peaceful and secure neighbourhood amidst threat of terrorism and extremism, India and Kyrgyzstan on Sunday signed four agreements including one on bolstering defence cooperation and holding annual joint military exercises.

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

This is not an exhaustive list of best DSLRs; there are several others, which also hold their ground in their respective segments.

Will the soldiers at the Siachen Glacier get to vote?

Will the soldiers at the Siachen Glacier get to vote?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The Election Commission must ensure that soldiers, paramilitary forces and railway employees who work outside their home states are given proper avenues to cast their votes, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Key factors that are driving the bull market

Key factors that are driving the bull market

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Brokers like Vasudevan are struggling to keep themselves in tune with this super-informed, new-generation retail investor.

'Rest of India needs to listen to what the Kashmiris have to say'

'Rest of India needs to listen to what the Kashmiris have to say'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'The Kashmiri wants freedom, the dignity that comes from it and the intellectual versatility that flows from the combination of the two,' says political historian Siddiq Wahid.

'Border deal will control infiltration from Bangladesh'

'Border deal will control infiltration from Bangladesh'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'People residing in the enclaves have led completely isolated lives. They are stateless, have no official identity proof.' 'It is significant that Modi, Banerjee, Sarkar and Gogoi, despite having different political ideologies, are walking in tandem for the cause of the people residing in the enclaves.' 'If the LBA betters the economy of India and Bangladesh, there will be less turmoil in both these countries.'

The IPO scam that changed India's primary market

The IPO scam that changed India's primary market

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Eleven years on, while 80% of scam-hit investors have been fully compensated, more than 50% of the sum is yet to be distributed.

'Manmohan Singh knows very little of the Indian economy'

'Manmohan Singh knows very little of the Indian economy'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

'The UPA's claim of growth at 9.5 percent was absolute nonsense and a fraudulent claim because the country did not grow; it was only statistical growth.' 'I do believe that when there is a determined leader who wants to bring a desired change, the system will begin acting. Today, people think there is policy paralysis, but there is functional paralysis also.' 'When things start moving, people will invest. Many companies are holding cash, many people are not investing. Nobody is making any move. Everybody is waiting for the elections to get over.' Economist and Swadeshi Jagran Manch convenor Swaminathan Gurumurthy in conversation with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Cashi Crisis: Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Exclusive! 'India must be on guard against Tamil separatists'

Exclusive! 'India must be on guard against Tamil separatists'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Gotabaya Rajapaksa

From Ayodhya to good governance, BJP manifesto has it all

From Ayodhya to good governance, BJP manifesto has it all

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Contentious issues such as the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya, abrogation of Art 370 giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir and enactment of Uniform Civil Code have been included in the Bharatiya Janata Party's election manifesto with the party making promises on them.

Amit Shah exclusive: 'Not an inch of acquired land will go to industrialists'

Amit Shah exclusive: 'Not an inch of acquired land will go to industrialists'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com on the eve of the first year of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, BJP President Amit Shah talks about the government's achievements and the controversy over the land ordinance.

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

If the high security notes introduced in 2015 were kept in the system, the pain due to demonetisation can be ameliorated to a certain extent. But unfortunately, such thought process have no place in the hasty demonetisation decision.