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Attacks on minorities should be dealt with firmly: President's I-Day speech

Attacks on minorities should be dealt with firmly: President's I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

In his fifth address as President, Pranab Mukherjee asked authorities and institutions of the State to adhere to the 'dignity' in discharging their duties.

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

What is it about Arohan that puts it in the top league of microfinance institutions in the country?

High stakes for Putin at costly Sochi Games

High stakes for Putin at costly Sochi Games

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

The Sochi Winter Olympics are meant to be Vladimir Putin's crowning achievement as Russian leader but are in danger of becoming a symbol of his country's problems.

The changing fortunes of Lalit Modi

The changing fortunes of Lalit Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Prakash Bhandari chalks the journey of Lalit Modi from his troubled adolescent days to his mid-life crisis, from his grand success at the India Premier League to his dramatic exit from it

India's billionaires' success mantras

India's billionaires' success mantras

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Three businessmen disclose their success mantras: One belongs to an old Marwari family, another is a second generation industrialist whose father scripted an amazing rags-to-riches story and the third was a professional till one day he succumbed to the charms of entrepreneurship.

India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

India's most astute deal maker is now a bankrupt entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

A look at the life and times of maverick businessman Chinnakannan Sivasankaran

How to bring India back on the growth path

How to bring India back on the growth path

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The idea is to boost household savings and turn more of them into growth capital. If the plan succeeds, sustained eight per cent-plus rates of gross domestic product growth should be within reach in a few years.

How Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook and his purpose in life

How Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook and his purpose in life

Rediff.com26 May 2017

In his address to the Harvard class of 2017, Thursday, he shared his Harvard memories and spoke about finding purpose and meaning in one's life.

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The winners of the 60th annual World Press Photo Contest have been announced. The winning shot was taken by Turkish Associated Press photographer called Burhan Ozbilici, with an image he has simply titled An Assassination in Turkey. Showing Mevlut Mert Altintas shouting after shooting Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey, on December 19 2016.

Excerpt: Successful leaders can read their own emotions well

Excerpt: Successful leaders can read their own emotions well

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Each story in the book will motivate you to find critical answers to questions that most of us face in professional and personal lives.

Preet Bharara: A crusader's tenure, a hero's exit

Preet Bharara: A crusader's tenure, a hero's exit

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Meet the US Attorney who took on Donald Trump.

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.

Modi woos investors; promises 'predictable' tax regime in India

Modi woos investors; promises 'predictable' tax regime in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

20 Indian CEOs and 350 companies are participating in the Hannover Fair.

Just 17, he could become India's F1 sensation

Just 17, he could become India's F1 sensation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Still too young to drive on Indian roads, 17-year-old Jehan Daruvala, a speedster from Mumbai, could become India's first Formula One champion.

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

'This has to be seen in the context not only of the legacy we inherited, but also of global economic weakness.'
'If after inheriting the very bad situation we have reached this level despite consecutive years of drought and no growth in the world economy, it is no accident.' 'It is a result of the sound macro economic policies followed by this government.' 'We have eschewed populism and stuck to a path of fiscal prudence.'

Mr PM, give us the freedom to achieve economic success

Mr PM, give us the freedom to achieve economic success

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

After many false starts, India may well be at the inflexion point that Deng Xiaoping took China to post-1978. The window of opportunity is wide open right now, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Mr Modi, make India shine again!

Mr Modi, make India shine again!

Rediff.com22 May 2014

'India could become the newest Asian tiger under Modi's dynamic leadership. Modi could become the Nehru of the 21st century, and re-establish a new Tryst with Destiny, by stating once and for all that Mera Bharat Mahaan is and will always be a truly secular and inclusive democracy in the best spirit of Bharatiya-tva,' says Ram Kelkar, offering an NRI view of the Modi triumph.

Is depression a well-guarded secret in the start-up world?

Is depression a well-guarded secret in the start-up world?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Depression is not just stress, nor is it only sadness. Depression is an illness.

Exclusive! 'By 2012, we brought China boundary row to point of solution'

Exclusive! 'By 2012, we brought China boundary row to point of solution'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A sensational interview on India-China ties, with the man most qualified to answer.

'Dhoni is a very good One-day leader, an average-to-poor Test captain...'

'Dhoni is a very good One-day leader, an average-to-poor Test captain...'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Prem Panicker, on the Rediff chat, delves on what went wrong for Team India and what to expect from Sunday's trans-Tasman World Cup final.

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