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31 MoUs signed on day one of Vibrant Gujarat Summit

31 MoUs signed on day one of Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

India Inc very keen to do business in Gujarat.

India, US hold first trade dialogue in 4 years

India, US hold first trade dialogue in 4 years

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

India and US keen to strengthen trade ties, hold talks after 4 years.

Ram Madhav flies into Srinagar to meet Mehbooba; raises speculation on govt formation

Ram Madhav flies into Srinagar to meet Mehbooba; raises speculation on govt formation

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

In first signs of ending the over a month-long impasse with regard to government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Madhav on Wednesday held formal talks with Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti during a brief visit in Srinagar.

'NMP is a great way of creating jobs'

'NMP is a great way of creating jobs'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'This will have a multiplier effect in generating more jobs.'

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Cities are setting the rules that now carry life and death implications for their residents, and most of these rules are sought to be set by the municipal authorities who have never wielded such power, reports Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Rediff said it first: Andhra's new capital to be Vijaywada

Rediff said it first: Andhra's new capital to be Vijaywada

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Chandrababu Naidu government on Thursday formally announced in the state assembly that Andhra Pradesh's new capital will be built "in and around Vijayawada". Rediff.com was the first to report the story (below) on May 18.

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Mihaila late show for Romania stuns Swiss in thrilling draw

Good news for smartphone users, 4G rolled out in 296 Indian cities

Good news for smartphone users, 4G rolled out in 296 Indian cities

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Bharti Airtel on Thursday announced the commercial launch of 4G services in 296 towns across India after testing the market in select cities.

A start-up that helps firms save electricity

A start-up that helps firms save electricity

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

In most cases, the payback on energy saving projects offered by GIBSS are between one and three years.

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sikka promises to develop tech for event

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, leaders Arsenal stunned

EPL PIX: Liverpool, leaders Arsenal stunned

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

New Everton boss Sean Dyche's reign began with a shock 1-0 victory over English Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Sitharaman walks the tech talk with AI, data governance, digilocker in Budget

Sitharaman walks the tech talk with AI, data governance, digilocker in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Union Budget on Wednesday outlined several initiatives to drive India's technology agenda and boost digital infrastructure, including new centres of excellence for artificial intelligence, National Data Governance Policy, and Entity DigiLocker.

Yeh fevicol se bhi zyada mazboot jod hai: PM on ties with Japan

Yeh fevicol se bhi zyada mazboot jod hai: PM on ties with Japan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed his Japan trip as "very successful" and hoped that India's infrastructure will improve and the country will become clean with the help of $35 billion promised by Japan over five years, the highest ever amount ever.

EPL PIX: Kane stars in Spurs' win, West Ham edge Villa

EPL PIX: Kane stars in Spurs' win, West Ham edge Villa

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday

India's business policies transparent and predictable: Modi

India's business policies transparent and predictable: Modi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India has made its policies transparent and predictable and clearly defined the procedures for businesses.

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Unveiling his infrastructure conglomerate's green vision, billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday said his group will invest $20 billion over the next 10 years in renewable energy generation and component manufacturing and will produce the world's cheapest green electron. The port-to-energy conglomerate plans to triple its renewable power generation capacity over the next four years, foray into green hydrogen production, power all data centres with renewable energy, turn its ports into net carbon zero by 2025, and plans to spend over 75 per cent of capital expenditure until 2025 in green technologies, he said. Speaking at JP Morgan India Investor Summit, Adani Group chairman said the USD 20 billion investment will be in renewable energy generation, component manufacturing, transmission and distribution.

Kerala Vande Bharat Express: Target 2024?

Kerala Vande Bharat Express: Target 2024?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Prime ministers turning up with such frequency to launch trains is an indication of the political mileage resident in public transport. Will our railways step out of the government's shadow? After all, they are the ones manufacturing trains and running them, notes Shyam G Menon.

Persistent inflation may hit demand across categories: Chandra

Persistent inflation may hit demand across categories: Chandra

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The current operating environment remains highly volatile and persistent inflation will likely impact demand across categories, Tata Consumer Products Ltd chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. To navigate through these "short-term bumps" in this uncertain environment, the company will focus on strong execution, maintaining agility and nimbleness," he said while addressing shareholders at the annual general meeting (AGM). "Geo-Political tensions, supply chain challenges, and demand-supply mismatches in crude and several other commodities are driving persistent inflation, which will likely impact demand across categories.

Chinese invasion with a difference

Chinese invasion with a difference

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

China Construction forms consortium with Gurugram-based realty developer Tulip Infratech for road projects in India

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city's soul

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

A young Mumbai artist brings the city alive.

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The question 'Who was/were behind Aditha Karikalan's killing?' will continue to remain a historic mystery despite Mani Ratnam setting out to unravel it in his own way, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Modi's visit to Spain will be first visit by an Indian prime minister since 1988.

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Richarlison is a rarity among the overindulged footballing elite. In a World Cup which has been overshadowed by social issues, Brazil's latest football sensation is championing more than just one cause, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Why The World LOVES BOJI

Why The World LOVES BOJI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Boji, an Istanbul street dog, sometimes travels up to 30 km a day -- hopping between the metro, the ferries, the buses and the trams.

Modi @ 2: The flop story of Pradhan Mantri schemes

Modi @ 2: The flop story of Pradhan Mantri schemes

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Eight out of about 40 schemes are with the nomenclature starting Pradhan Mantri, but except Gramin Sadak and Rozgar Yojana, most others go barely acknowledged.

Modi's top 2 schemes: Swachch Bharat, Jan Dhan

Modi's top 2 schemes: Swachch Bharat, Jan Dhan

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Swachch Bharat and Jan Dhan grabbed more eyeballs across clusters, regardless of party in power across states.

EPL in Pix: Late goals give Man City victory at Villa; Liverpool edge past West Brom

EPL in Pix: Late goals give Man City victory at Villa; Liverpool edge past West Brom

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Adam Lallana and Jordan Henderson scored as Liverpool registered their first Premier League win since August with a 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on Saturday.

6 smart ways to market your company

6 smart ways to market your company

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Be heard without screaming; be visible without cluttering.

President seeks bigger Chinese market for Indian products

President seeks bigger Chinese market for Indian products

Rediff.com25 May 2016

India's exports to China stood at $7.56 billion during the period whereas the imports have jumped to $52.26 billion in April-January

RIL to invest Rs 2.5 lakh crore in digital space: Ambani

RIL to invest Rs 2.5 lakh crore in digital space: Ambani

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Infrastructure for all-IP next-generation, wireless broadband infrastructure across all the 29 states in India is being laid, says Mukesh.

PIX: Ronaldo reaches another landmark to fire United to win

PIX: Ronaldo reaches another landmark to fire United to win

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to earn Manchester United a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Everton in the Premier League on Sunday, taking his career goal tally to 700 in the process.

Chennai sole bright spot in realty market hit by note ban, RERA

Chennai sole bright spot in realty market hit by note ban, RERA

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Launch of new residential projects in top eight cities -- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune -- came down by 41 per cent in first half of 2017.

Govt delays payments; IT contracts are one-sided: Tech Mahindra

Govt delays payments; IT contracts are one-sided: Tech Mahindra

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Tech Mahindra, the fifth largest IT exporter, is treading cautiously on the domestic turf, especially in hunting for government contracts, as it sees implementation a "grave risk" in this area.

Centre releases Rs 20000 cr from PM's package for J&K

Centre releases Rs 20000 cr from PM's package for J&K

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

This was disclosed at a high-level inter-ministerial meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Thursday

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'Had it not been for his presence of mind, he would have been in Guwahati now.'

Buying health insurance? 4 smart tips for you

Buying health insurance? 4 smart tips for you

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Companies selling health insurance are not in the business of giving away money. Let us face the fact that more they deny the claims, more they will earn. So, it is better for you to think and check out on all the details of a perfect health plan before signing the agreement.

'Use Waterproof Kajal'

'Use Waterproof Kajal'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'In trying to dress up, girls forget to dress comfortably.' 'At the end of the day, you should be able to dance and enjoy.'

What Adani is doing to prevent Mumbai's power outage

What Adani is doing to prevent Mumbai's power outage

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'We are working in association with the state government and other transmission companies to make sure that the city never experiences blackouts'

BJP launches manifesto for municipal polls in UP

BJP launches manifesto for municipal polls in UP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The manifesto promises better drinking water facilities, better street lights, free community toilets, provision of pink toilets for women, grant of Rs 20,000 for construction of personal toilets, provision of adarsh nagar panchayat, e-tendering and provision of kanji house for stray animals.