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'Modi's Singapore visit to elevate ties to strategic partnership'

'Modi's Singapore visit to elevate ties to strategic partnership'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The Singapore Minister applauded Prime Minister Modi's effort to make India the manufacturing hub of the world.

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi treble sets goals record; Chelsea, City win

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi treble sets goals record; Chelsea, City win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Photos from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday.

'Unless you solve somebody's problem, you won't make money'

'Unless you solve somebody's problem, you won't make money'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

'If they are not ready for a 10 to 20 year journey, they should not become entrepreneurs.'

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Marcus Smart had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who had a six-game winning streak come to a halt. Grant Williams added 17 points, and Derrick White had 15 points and eight assists. Boston was without Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaylen Brown (knee), Robert Williams III (knee) and Al Horford (personal).

COVID-19 epicentre Wuhan resumes bus services after 9-week lockdown

COVID-19 epicentre Wuhan resumes bus services after 9-week lockdown

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday that majority of the imported cases are the Chinese nationals returning from abroad.

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh Kushaq, its first midsize SUV

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh Kushaq, its first midsize SUV

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Czech automaker Skoda on Monday forayed into the midsize SUV segment in India with the launch of its new offering Kushaq, priced between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 17.6 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

With Budget, Arun Jaitley stays the course

With Budget, Arun Jaitley stays the course

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Finance minister attempts a clean-up job, keeps projected expenditure growth low.

Why CEOs are less jubilant about Modi

Why CEOs are less jubilant about Modi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Around 40% of India Inc feels that Modi govt's biggest weakness in the last 6 months has been its slow pace of economic reforms.

Abe's $35-bn promise to Modi has riders

Abe's $35-bn promise to Modi has riders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Money to come only after Delhi improves biz environment & fast-tracks work.

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.

Prez makes strong pitch for India as investment destination

Prez makes strong pitch for India as investment destination

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The President said Indian economy grew at 5.7 per cent during the first quarter of 2014-15.

PIX: Ukraine snatch extra-time win over Sweden to enter QF

PIX: Ukraine snatch extra-time win over Sweden to enter QF

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Artem Dovbyk's goal in stoppage time at the end of extra-time earned Ukraine a 2-1 victory over 10-man Sweden in Glasgow on Tuesday and the last available berth in the European Football Championship quarter-finals.

Pranab completes 3 years as Rashtrapati, says life hasn't been boring at all

Pranab completes 3 years as Rashtrapati, says life hasn't been boring at all

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

There is a lot to be done at Rashtrapati Bhavan, said President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday as he ushered in his fourth year in office dispelling notions that life in the President's Estate was in a "realm of boredom".

Demonetisation just a bump; India to maintain 7% growth: Cisco

Demonetisation just a bump; India to maintain 7% growth: Cisco

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Chambers said Internet will facilitate 3-5 times the economic impact at a much faster pace

Under India's digital infra hood: Growing data centres

Under India's digital infra hood: Growing data centres

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

As India builds its data centre capabilities, it is imperative that it is supported by green energy. This is because data centres are guzzlers of energy.

What's next for India with FASTag technology

What's next for India with FASTag technology

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'EV-charging is the next big opportunity after fuelling'

Govt replaces Mistry at Indo-UK CEO forum

Govt replaces Mistry at Indo-UK CEO forum

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

British Prime Minister Theresa May will be in India tomorrow, but Cyrus Mistry will no longer head the Indo-UK CEO forum.

PM Modi's letter to India on first year in office

PM Modi's letter to India on first year in office

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi writes a letter to the nation on Tuesday listing his government's achievement as he completes on here in office.

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Nations League.

Azam Khan is at it again; claims PM Modi met Dawood in Sharif's house

Azam Khan is at it again; claims PM Modi met Dawood in Sharif's house

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Known for making controversial remarks, senior Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan outdid himself when he alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had met wanted underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in Lahore at the residence of his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif last December. Sharat Pradhan/ Rediff.com reports from Lucknow.

The biggest hurdle Ayushman Bharat will face in Bengal

The biggest hurdle Ayushman Bharat will face in Bengal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

West Bengal signed an MoU with the Centre for jointly implementing Ayushman Bharat but so far officials have received no word about how it will be done and the deadline is almost here.

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Modi hailed the close defence cooperation between the two countries and welcomed the completion of the logistics agreement between the two navies.

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Zippy and comfortable, the Mini Convertible is a perfect car for short jaunts, but this isn't the ride you'd choose to take your entire family to the airport or pick for a long family excursion, says Pavan Lall.

Swaraj asks Israel to build long-term stakes in Indian economy

Swaraj asks Israel to build long-term stakes in Indian economy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The two countries agreed to intensify coordination to deal with terrorism as Swaraj met top Israeli leadership and discussed a wide-range of bilateral and regional issues.

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'

Highlights of Union Budget 2020-21

Highlights of Union Budget 2020-21

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The Budget emphasises on capacity building and empowerment of marginalised sections of society including farmers.

Oxygen crisis: 25 Covid patients die at Delhi hospital in last 24 hrs

Oxygen crisis: 25 Covid patients die at Delhi hospital in last 24 hrs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

"Lives of another 60 'sickest' patients at risk. Major crisis likely," he said.

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

India's electric mobility goal, which has so far been riding on two wheels, is all set to graduate to four wheels. At least, the journey has begun. Hyundai Motor India said it would invest Rs 4,000 crore till 2028 to launch half-a-dozen electric vehicles (EVs) in India. It would eventually straddle premium and mass segments. The first of these - the electrified version of an internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered model - will go on sale as early as next year.

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

Here's what Manchester United must do next season

Here's what Manchester United must do next season

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Solskjaer said player injuries in the final weeks of the season cost United a top four spot.

NDA's victory in Punjab must for national security: Shah

NDA's victory in Punjab must for national security: Shah

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

He said, Kejriwal was dreaming of becoming the CM of every state he visits.

Hyundai, Kia to invest $300 mn in Ola for EVs

Hyundai, Kia to invest $300 mn in Ola for EVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The three companies - Ola, Hyundai and Kia - will co-create solutions to operate and manage fleet vehicles.

Ahmedabad: Two steps forward, one step back

Ahmedabad: Two steps forward, one step back

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Since many of Modi's urban policies were initiated in Ahmedabad, the city may act as a template to examine what can be expected in a country that is witnessing the biggest migration from rural to urban areas in the world

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

Datsun's redi-GO revs up low-cost entry to Motown

Datsun's redi-GO revs up low-cost entry to Motown

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The redi-GO will take on Maruti Suzuki's best-seller Alto, Hyundai's Eon, and Renault's Kwid

Oil PSUs to set up 22,000 EV charging stations

Oil PSUs to set up 22,000 EV charging stations

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and two other public sector oil firms will install 22,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations over the next 3-5 years to support the nation's target to reduce its carbon intensity and reach net zero emissions by 2070. IOC, the country's largest state-controlled refiner by capacity, will set up EV charging facilities at 10,000 fuel outlets over the next three years, chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) said it will set up 7,000 stations over the next five years while Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has plans for 5,000 stations.

Best time to be in India: PM tells biz leaders in Australia

Best time to be in India: PM tells biz leaders in Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

This is the best time to be in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he wooed top Australian corporate honchos to invest in the country which is undergoing reforms to improve business environment.

Demographic dividend or impending catastrophe?

Demographic dividend or impending catastrophe?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

No country has grown without educating its people. India's shameful lag in primary and secondary education has persisted for several decades, and the crisis in higher education is now threatening a social and political calamity, says Ashoka Mody.

When we work as one, we can truly transform India

When we work as one, we can truly transform India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

If we have to develop this nation, says Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, it can only happen in a public-private partnership, when you and we work together as one.