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Don't fear standing with industrialists, my intentions clean: PM

Don't fear standing with industrialists, my intentions clean: PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

He congratulated the Uttar Pradesh government and industrialists for their commitment for development.

Cement: Benefits from thrust on housing and infrastructure

Cement: Benefits from thrust on housing and infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Stocks to watch: ACC, Ambuja Cements, India Cements, Shree Cement, Ultra Tech Cement.

Sasikala takes everyone by surprise, says she is quitting politics

Sasikala takes everyone by surprise, says she is quitting politics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Weeks ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, V K Sasikala, expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and close aide of late chief minister J Jayalalithaa, on Wednesday announced that "she will stay away from politics," but would pray for the "golden rule" of the late party supremo.

'This is no time for confrontation'

'This is no time for confrontation'

Rediff.com13 May 2016

'I am not going to talk about fear and apprehension.' 'I can only talk about my expectation which at this moment is to bring back development and maintain that momentum in the coming months,' Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat tells Rashme Sehgal for Rediff.com

Modi's IT plans suffer from power cuts, congestion and monkeys!

Modi's IT plans suffer from power cuts, congestion and monkeys!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Modi government has pledged to lay 700,000 kms of broadband cable.

CEOs from India, US discuss IPR, piracy issues

CEOs from India, US discuss IPR, piracy issues

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Issues related with intellectual property rights, including piracy of films and software, figured prominently during the India-US CEO Forum in New Delhi attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama.

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Mumbai-born Veena Sahajwalla has developed a microfactory in Australia to upcycle electronic waste.

US, aided by Pakistan, DESTROYED Afghanistan

US, aided by Pakistan, DESTROYED Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The US has the distinction of destroying a flawed but functioning State thrice since 1979. Pakistan has been their constant accomplice, explains Shekhar Gupta.

New Ciaz: For those obsessed with fuel efficiency

New Ciaz: For those obsessed with fuel efficiency

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Here's a car that is going to give its competitors a run for their money, says P Tharyan.

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Talking points from this weekend's Premier League action as top two Manchester City and Liverpool both won with City remaining a point clear with two games remaining.

DEAR LOVE GURU: My ex is engaged to my good friend

DEAR LOVE GURU: My ex is engaged to my good friend

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Anarchy cannot be alternate politics: Arun Jaitley

Anarchy cannot be alternate politics: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

AAP has displayed scant regard for the Rule of Law. Its conduct is a challenge to constitutionalism, says BJP leader Arun Jaitley

Sheena Bora Trial: Is Rahul afraid of Indrani?

Sheena Bora Trial: Is Rahul afraid of Indrani?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'She seems to have disappeared off the face of the planet after telling different people different things.'

Modi's op-ed in German newspaper

Modi's op-ed in German newspaper

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Prime Minster Narendra Modi's op-ed in the German daily Frankfurter Allgemeines talks about development, New Age India and his 'Make in India' campaign. Here's the complete text of the column.

COVID-19 cases in US cross 7 lakh, toll more than 35K

COVID-19 cases in US cross 7 lakh, toll more than 35K

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

New York, the financial capital of the world, has emerged as the epicenter of the pandemic. More than 14,000 people have died in the city and over 2,00,000 lakh people have tested positive so far. Neighbouring New Jersey has more than 78,000 cases and 3,800 deaths.

Budget 2016: Few tax proposals that you probably don't know about

Budget 2016: Few tax proposals that you probably don't know about

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The threshold limit for deduction of tax at source has been raised for unusual income such as winnings from horse race, commission

'Be smart with your money and you will see best results'

'Be smart with your money and you will see best results'

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Raamdeo Agrawal says, an investor should figure out if the company actually makes money or not, making an investment comes later.

Covid will be reduced to an endemic in future: Experts

Covid will be reduced to an endemic in future: Experts

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

"Zero is an unlikely figure. The virus is mutating and it is difficult to predict it's future behaviour,

First major rains slow Mumbai

First major rains slow Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Several low-lying areas in the city and suburbs were water-logged after overnight heavy showers

Doklam effect: Army to boost infrastructure along China border

Doklam effect: Army to boost infrastructure along China border

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Some organisational changes are likely in some of the key army formations.

Khaali Peeli Review

Khaali Peeli Review

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Khaali Peeli has the wits of a kindergarten school play,' sighs Sukanya Verma.

PM Modi receives UN's Champions of the Earth Award

PM Modi receives UN's Champions of the Earth Award

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

In his address, Modi said climate and calamity are linked to culture, and it will be difficult to avoid calamity as long as concerns for the climate do not become a part of culture.

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'By killing innocent people, they are using Sun Tzu's tactics of 'kill one, terrify thousands.'

US has become 'third world country': Trump

US has become 'third world country': Trump

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has said the US has now become a "third world country" as compared to infrastructures in Dubai and China, and promised that things would change once he is elected the American president.

Modi to woo investors during Germany visit

Modi to woo investors during Germany visit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hardshell India as an attractive investment destination during his Germany trip.

Xiaomi has big plans to overtake Samsung

Xiaomi has big plans to overtake Samsung

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Starts second unit at Sri City, raises retail reach seven-fold; evaluating 2 new categories for 2017

Positive consumer sentiment could drive auto industry

Positive consumer sentiment could drive auto industry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Higher disposable incomes, rural push and infra push to boost auto sector

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Mumbai

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Here's what's buzzing in Mumbai if you are looking out for real estate appreciation...

'The Rafale deal will go through'

'The Rafale deal will go through'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'The India-France relationship has been that of the elites of two countries, who appreciate each other's philosophical traditions -- whether it is ancient Indian civilisation and Sanskrit texts or the French tradition of Rene Descartes, Albert Camus, (Jean-Paul) Sartre... This is a drawback. It doesn't create the buzz, the excitement necessary for a relationship. We need more people-to-people contact, especially among students,' says former Ambassador to Paris, Rakesh Sood.

'Credit, liquidity should top agenda of Modi 2.0'

'Credit, liquidity should top agenda of Modi 2.0'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'We all wanted a strong Centre with a decisive mandate from the people, to allow them to take bold decisions.'

Microsoft working on a password-free world: Nadella

Microsoft working on a password-free world: Nadella

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'It is mind-blowing to see how e-commerce is progressing in this country...am not bothered about their valuations but am more interested in the quality of their ideas, which is pretty good, Satya Nadella said.

'You don't ask someone in ICU to start exercising from the next day'

'You don't ask someone in ICU to start exercising from the next day'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'Today when people are fighting to get their salary, you are telling them you will privatise airports!'

Not Siddaramaiah, it's 'seeda rupaiya' govt: Modi in Karnataka

Not Siddaramaiah, it's 'seeda rupaiya' govt: Modi in Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

He said it should not be allowed to continue 'even for a minute'.

Airtel overtakes Jio for first time in new 4G subscriptions

Airtel overtakes Jio for first time in new 4G subscriptions

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Analysts say that Jio's substantial slowing down in net additions is possibly because the company has dramatically reduced its bundled 4G feature phone offering, which contributed an average 30-40 per cent of its net additions.

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Modi will have a number of high-profile multilateral and bilateral meetings with global leaders including United States Vice President Mike Pence and Singapore premier Lee Hsein Loong.

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

India to provide 24x7 power by 2019: Goyal

India to provide 24x7 power by 2019: Goyal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Piyush Goyal emphasised that India is committed to pursue a green path to growth.

How the world is racing to contain Coronavirus

How the world is racing to contain Coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

When the novel coronavirus outbreak hit China in late December and January, the government sprang into crisis mode. Hard-hit cities like Wuhan, where the outbreak began, went into complete lockdown. Millions worked from home or self-quarantined for weeks on end. New hospitals were built in a matter of days to treat the sheer number of patients. People who broke quarantine rules or lied about their travel history were detained. Soon, the virus spread over the globe, with many countries banning movement of citizens to some ordering sanitisation of public spaces. Take a look.

The Kia Sonet is on song

The Kia Sonet is on song

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

On the highway, it pulls along with ease and offers smooth commuter ride and drive experience, and also has little competition, says Pavan Lall.

Modi indulging in politics of vendetta with people of Amethi: Rahul

Modi indulging in politics of vendetta with people of Amethi: Rahul

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Modi talks of development but he is harming them," the Congress vice president adding that projects that could have changed the lives of people.