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India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

India has built two top-secret facilities in Karnataka to enrich uranium in pursuit of its hydrogen bomb dream.

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Apple said the new iPad Pro's screens will measure 12.9 inches diagonally

West Asian market widens for Indian cos

West Asian market widens for Indian cos

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Spending has begun rising in infrastructure, construction and Indian firms have started to benefit.

Will gold prices bounce back?

Will gold prices bounce back?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Experts advise investors to buy at lower levels in the next few months and sell at the higher end of their range in the second half, reports Rajesh Bhayani.

Investors keep their fingers crossed

Investors keep their fingers crossed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

According to fund managers, expectations of a 25-basis-point increase in the cash reserve ratio of banks have heightened in the wake of RBI's surprise twin moves to make short-term money dearer as part of its attempts to curb the rupee's volatility.

Smartphone sales fall 30% in top 50 Indian cities

Smartphone sales fall 30% in top 50 Indian cities

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Demonetisation impacted the smartphone market at almost all levels, including customer demand and stock movement in distribution channels.

'By Trump's standards, it was an enormous success'

'By Trump's standards, it was an enormous success'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Flattering press, nice photos, no major gaffes.' 'Both sides will be very happy as they are clearly measuring 'success' by a different yardstick than the world used in the past.'

Why share buybacks is not a good idea for IT companies

Why share buybacks is not a good idea for IT companies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The strategy of returning cash to shareholders through stock purchases could hinder their digital expansion plans

FPIs put $3 bn in Indian markets in Jan so far

FPIs put $3 bn in Indian markets in Jan so far

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

In the entire 2017, FPIs put in a collective amount of Rs 2 trillion in equity and debt markets

Why postal vote for those over 65 should be opposed

Why postal vote for those over 65 should be opposed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In a country where 'booth-capturing' and open intimidation of voters used to be a part of the poll processes until not very long ago -- and remains a factor even now - postal vote can challenge the very credibility of the electoral process as a whole, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will the flaw discovered in Intel chips impact your PC and phone?

Will the flaw discovered in Intel chips impact your PC and phone?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Find out which devices are most vulnerable.

How Indian pharma bounced back from lockdown lows

How Indian pharma bounced back from lockdown lows

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

From rising prescriptions to the pharma sales force back on the field with full vigour and companies finally finding their feet with the digital marketing strategies - Indian drug makers have shown that medicine sales is certainly a sunshine sector.

FMCG firms' lifestyle theory proved wrong

FMCG firms' lifestyle theory proved wrong

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

A break-up of business shows that 75% of a firm's turnover is led by volume growth, while 25% is price-led. Companies such as Britannia, Nestl, Dabur, Marico, Kellogg, Parle Products, and Hindustan Unilever have increasingly focused on smaller packs of their key products, aimed at improving sales.

IBM sale not to hit Indian mart

IBM sale not to hit Indian mart

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

As power shifts back to Bengaluru, Infy may hire less in US

As power shifts back to Bengaluru, Infy may hire less in US

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Firm's dented image following Sikka's exit could bring down revenues in the margin rich US market and force Infy to hire fewer Americans, as hiring locals in developed markets comes at a cost.

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Shares in the Beaverton, Oregon-based Nike Inc fell more than 2 percent after Kaepernick posted a black-and-white close-up of himself on Instagram on Monday featuring the Nike logo and "Just do it" slogan.

India must be wary about China's plans for a Pakistan port

India must be wary about China's plans for a Pakistan port

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

'Gwadar has the potential to facilitate PLAN's operations in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.' 'Reports of China setting up electronic eavesdropping posts at Gwadar to monitor US and Indian naval activity and shipping traffic through the Straits of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea lend credence to this,' says former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Trump ignored 12 of CIA's warnings on COVID-19

Trump ignored 12 of CIA's warnings on COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Current and former US intelligence officials told The Washington Post that Trump, in the month of January and February, had repeatedly ignored warnings conveyed in issues of the US president's Daily Brief, a sensitive report that is produced before dawn each day and designed to call the president's attention to the most significant global developments and security threats.

The 3 challenges Rajesh Gopinathan faces at TCS

The 3 challenges Rajesh Gopinathan faces at TCS

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Gopinathan is aware of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Govt may slash defence budget by up to 40%

Govt may slash defence budget by up to 40%

Rediff.com6 May 2020

That would result in the military under-spending about Rs 80,000 crore over the financial year.

Can the IAF fight the next war effectively?

Can the IAF fight the next war effectively?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

In the light of India's increasingly 'darkening' threat environment and the convergence of strategic interests between China and Pakistan, the IAF's declining combat capabilities are a cause for concern, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Sebi tightens disclosure norms for credit rating agencies

Sebi tightens disclosure norms for credit rating agencies

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Issuing guidelines for enhanced disclosures by CRAs, the watchdog has called for having a uniform Standard Operating Procedure in respect of tracking and timely recognition of default.

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Typically, about four to six weeks ahead of the polls, activity in the property market picks up as politicians begin to pull out their money parked in real estate. But this time, it's all quiet till now in real estate so far.

Mutual funds see flow of Rs 8346 cr via SIP in Oct

Mutual funds see flow of Rs 8346 cr via SIP in Oct

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

With this, the total SIP contribution in the first seven months of the current financial year rose to Rs 57,607 crore as compared with Rs 52,472 crore in April-October 2018, according to the latest data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).

Investors become poorer by Rs 14.22 lakh crore

Investors become poorer by Rs 14.22 lakh crore

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sebi's move to curb volatility didn't work for the market as rules were applicable for both long and short positions which makes difficult new long positions while short positions caused more price damage due to lack of liquidity.

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It indicates the grooming of the party's new leadership.' 'It is also a signal to the states that these ministers represent.'

Why Modi's goal to cut oil import by 2022 will be unfulfilled

Why Modi's goal to cut oil import by 2022 will be unfulfilled

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

India's dependence on imported crude oil to meet domestic demand has been a matter of concern for years. Delivering the inaugural address at the global energy summit - Urja Sangam - in 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called for enhancing domestic oil and gas production to cut the import burden. He aimed at lowering it by at least 10 per cent by 2022 - to coincide with the platinum jubilee of India's independence. But this target is far from being achieved and the country's import reliance has only risen.

Ukraine Crisis: What's China's Game?

Ukraine Crisis: What's China's Game?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

China is going to be an indispensable partner in Russia's ongoing crisis with the US, while on its part, China cannot remain indifferent if Russia gets crushed by the US, lest it loses 'strategic depth', observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'India needs offensive and defensive security measures to protect itself.'

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in India to take on Amazon

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in India to take on Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Besides Jeff Bezos-led Amazon, Walmart-owned Flipkart is also facing a threat from Asia's richest man and RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani, who is also betting big to grab a share of the country's e-commerce market.

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Given the past practice in the Pakistan army, this delay is most unusual,' notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

5 reasons why markets are likely to remain volatile in Samvat 2075

5 reasons why markets are likely to remain volatile in Samvat 2075

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The next 12 months will be quite challenging marked by uncertain political events and evolving macroeconomic scenario

Coronavirus pain for Chinese mobile handset makers may be Samsung's gain

Coronavirus pain for Chinese mobile handset makers may be Samsung's gain

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

While the outbreak has forced most leading brands like Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme to rework their launch dates and pricing strategies, Samsung, which struggled to maintain its hold over the market last year, has taken the lead.

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Although large companies like Nestle, Dabur or HUL have been impacted by this slowdown in demand, it was the small, local players that have been hit harder.

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

iPhone sales plunge, drags other smartphones down too

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Sale of iPhones hits the bottom; firms to postpone new launches; shipment might fall short of 2016 target.

Brexit is Tata Steel's additional headache

Brexit is Tata Steel's additional headache

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

'Brexit might delay the sale process of Tata Steel's UK operations'.

India Inc goes slow on increments; hikes pay for select few

India Inc goes slow on increments; hikes pay for select few

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

While salary growth may range from a marginally positive to stagnant or even negative, the increment for some of the "super-specialised" profiles can go beyond 15%.

'Indian Army's advantage has been lost'

'Indian Army's advantage has been lost'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'The military advantage the Indian Army had gained by the Special Frontier Force occupying the heights of the Rezang La-Rechin La ridge on the Kailash Range is lost without the PLA withdrawing to east of the Khurnak Fort line.'

Private banks use stock option bait to retain talent

Private banks use stock option bait to retain talent

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Time opportune, with market buoyancy and entry of new entities

'India can attract significant FDI if it sorts out tax issues'

'India can attract significant FDI if it sorts out tax issues'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

India can attract significant FDI, says experts.