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A fragile economy can't afford social strife

A fragile economy can't afford social strife

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Neither the CAA nor the proposed NRC are important enough to stake the well-being of so many or stake economic growth. Getting growth back on track is more important, notes Mahesh Vyas.

Holiday like Farah Khan this summer!

Holiday like Farah Khan this summer!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Take some help from Farah Khan before planning summer holidays.

'We will not move until the last person is taken out'

'We will not move until the last person is taken out'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'People in general have a kind of contemptuous attitude to those from Malappuram. But we have shown the entire world what dedicated and selfless work is.'

Going after the rich. . .

Going after the rich. . .

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

After decades of selling to the middle class, a clutch of companies is now going after richer customers as well.

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

If the PM gives the historic opportunity of laying the foundation stone of the Ram temple to a Dalit girl, it will send a transformational message to the Dalits in India and will give them a sense of belongingness, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Costliest Indian wine ferments profits

Costliest Indian wine ferments profits

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

When the husband-wife duo of Yatin and Kiran Patil inherited a 200-acre grape farm, they decided to enter the wine business and position the brand at the top of the price pyramid. Vintage Wines' brand, Reveilo, was launched in 2006 from its winery in Nashik valley and is currently the most expensive wine brand in India.

Benefit of growth should reach the poor

Benefit of growth should reach the poor

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

FM P Chidambaram launched Janasree, a Congress project, in Kerala. He voiced his concerns about benefits of India's growth reaching the poor at the launch.

Machete-wielding man attacks soldier near Louvre museum in Paris

Machete-wielding man attacks soldier near Louvre museum in Paris

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the attack was "terrorist in nature".

The terrifying prospect of more job losses

The terrifying prospect of more job losses

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'What we are going to see is a large number of white collar jobs getting lost.' 'Job loss can drive people to depression, drugs, alcoholism and even suicide as there is no one to turn to when they are down.' 'There is no in-between now -- things go from a luxurious lifestyle to no lifestyle.'

Gold loan should come under priority sector lending

Gold loan should come under priority sector lending

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

It can be an useful tool in achieving the objective of Pradhan Mantri's Jan Dhan Yojana

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole at Monza; F3 driver survives crash

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole at Monza; F3 driver survives crash

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for their home Italian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday in a qualifying session that ended in farce and with drivers under investigation.

5 killed in accident in Infosys campus

5 killed in accident in Infosys campus

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The mishap occurred when glass panes and other materials of the 80-foot pyramid structure, which was being renovated, came crashing down on the workers.

Worse news awaits the economy

Worse news awaits the economy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'Without bold action to deal with our banking crisis, count on the economy's doldrums to continue for much longer than most of us anticipate,' says Rahul Jacob.

Darjeeling, a hot spot for tourists

Darjeeling, a hot spot for tourists

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Tour operators are feeding travelers' appetites for atypical destinations with luxurious tours to far-flung locales.

Sports Shorts: ATK pump in five past Hyderabad in ISL

Sports Shorts: ATK pump in five past Hyderabad in ISL

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

PHOTOS: World bursts into celebrations at the stroke of midnight

PHOTOS: World bursts into celebrations at the stroke of midnight

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Here's a glimpse of how the world welcomed 2016.

Call centres to rethink strategies

Call centres to rethink strategies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

The current level of automation available in the Indian call centre industry is very rudimentary with only the language assistance interface or the first level of the call being automated.

Global brands in the city of joy

Global brands in the city of joy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

The retail revolution in Kolkata is gearing up to house some of the biggest, most globally renowned brands.

Infosys goes in for a facelift

Infosys goes in for a facelift

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Copper: Facts you need to know

Copper: Facts you need to know

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Copper is one of the most widely used metals across the globe. But you need to know some interesting facts on copper.

B-School: My stint with direct sales

B-School: My stint with direct sales

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Taj Mahal joins Wonders of the World list

Taj Mahal joins Wonders of the World list

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

The official declaration of the new Seven Wonders of the World will be done in Lisbon at 0145 hours IST on Sunday.

Taj Mahal joins Wonders of the World list

Taj Mahal joins Wonders of the World list

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

The official declaration of the new Seven Wonders of the World will be done in Lisbon at 0145 hours IST on Sunday.

Have it, flaunt it: India's luxury boom

Have it, flaunt it: India's luxury boom

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Self-indulgence is the new motto of the uber rich as more foreign luxury brands announce their presence in India.

HLL plans wider market foray

HLL plans wider market foray

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Da Vinci Code: Ho Hum!

Da Vinci Code: Ho Hum!

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Holy cow! Now even India Inc spends money on them

Holy cow! Now even India Inc spends money on them

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

41 listed firms made 73 donations to gaushalas (cow shelters) and other cow-related charities over the last four years. The donations range from a few thousand rupees to a million.

What is made in India AI?

What is made in India AI?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Perhaps a better question to ask would be: Is this 'Made for India'?' asks AI expert Ganesh Mani.

Amitabh Bachchan proud of Padma record set by his family

Amitabh Bachchan proud of Padma record set by his family

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Harivanshi Rai, Jaya, and Aishwarya Rai have been previous awardees.

Indians spending less on food now

Indians spending less on food now

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Can Modinomics derail Nitish?

Can Modinomics derail Nitish?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

An interplay of Modi government's outreach in Bihar and the sequence of events in Chirag Paswan's life could make Bihar a game of musical chairs when the results are out.

Why Jan Dhan scheme is keeping bankers worried

Why Jan Dhan scheme is keeping bankers worried

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Relaxation in KYC guidelines has helped meet the target but this could lead to money laundering and financial malfeasance, it is feared.

3 lessons for telecom firms

3 lessons for telecom firms

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Taj Mahal in new 7 wonders candidate list

Taj Mahal in new 7 wonders candidate list

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

India's Taj Mahal, China's Great Wall, the Stonehenge monoliths in England and the desert city of Petra in Jordan are among 21 candidate sites to be named the new seven wonders of the world, organisers said Tuesday.

Tatas' Rs 1-lakh car by 2008

Tatas' Rs 1-lakh car by 2008

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

Tata Motors said on Friday it will launch Rs 100,000-car in early 2008, as the company had completed its styling and designing and tested the prototypes within the plant.

US plan to cap H-1B visas can be devastating

US plan to cap H-1B visas can be devastating

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The proposed annual quota for Indian companies could be between 10 and 15 per cent. Currently, there are no country-specific limits on H-1B allotment.

FDs, GoI bonds are safest form of investment

FDs, GoI bonds are safest form of investment

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The overall growth story on India seems to be intact

Inflation numbers show it's a double whammy for farmers

Inflation numbers show it's a double whammy for farmers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

While the farmers are not getting remunerative prices for their produce, at the same time they are forced to pay high prices for items they consume.

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Team Amazon would also educate and train the khadi artisans to directly sell their products to online customers.