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IT industry pleased with results ahead of estimates

IT industry pleased with results ahead of estimates

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Nasscom will give out future estimates in February.

India Engg R&D to reach $45 bn 2020:Nasscom

India Engg R&D to reach $45 bn 2020:Nasscom

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Indian offshore engineering research and development (ER&D) services market is expected to reach USD 37-45 billion by 2020 and create over one million jobs, software industry body Nasscom said.

Union ministers share farmers' langar food during meet

Union ministers share farmers' langar food during meet

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

During the last few meetings, farmer leaders have been arranging their own lunch, snacks and beverages while refusing to have the food organised by the government.

Left to soak in the rain, villagers howl at Rahul

Left to soak in the rain, villagers howl at Rahul

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Unhappy over not being able to get an audience with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, local residents of two villages in Amethi raised slogans before a Munshiganj guest house where the Amethi MP has been putting up.

The GREATEST characters on Indian TV? Tell us!

The GREATEST characters on Indian TV? Tell us!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Who do you think makes the cut? Write in!

Is my portfolio good?'

Is my portfolio good?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

When LUST got the better of these powerful men

When LUST got the better of these powerful men

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

In the wake of the scandal caused by Central Intelligence Agency chief David Petraues's affair, we take a look at some powerful men who thought, mistakenly, that they could have a little extra-marital fun on the side and get away with it!

Rumours have created a lot of problems: Assam CM

Rumours have created a lot of problems: Assam CM

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday appealed to students and people from Assam and other parts of the north-east to refrain from rushing back to their home states in panic. The chief minister made the comment in the wake of reports of mass exodus of people, particularly students, who are afraid of a backlash following the widespread violence in lower Assam.

A Q Khan calls Pak elites 'foreign agents'

A Q Khan calls Pak elites 'foreign agents'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Calling Pakistan a 'sham democracy', disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan has said that the country's 'elites toe the American line and behave like foreign agents'.

Inside Istanbul: 'The greatest city' in the world

Inside Istanbul: 'The greatest city' in the world

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The city of Istanbul is easy to fall in love with. Kushal Chowdhury was the latest victim.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Delhiites woke up to the sound of thunder and lightning this morning and, according to the weather department, the city recorded 117.9 mm rainfall from 5:30 AM to 2.30 PM.

New selectors put Team India openers on notice

New selectors put Team India openers on notice

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The message is loud and clear. The out-of-form duo of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir have been put on notice after the selectors included Murali Vijay as reserve opener for the first two Tests against England.

Brajesh Mishra combined guile with generosity

Brajesh Mishra combined guile with generosity

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

India's first NSA Brajesh Mishra's combination of hard-headed realism and outspokenness ensured that he always spoke up for India -- not necessarily for the BJP, notes Jyoti Malhotra.

Fundamentals of domestic IT industry strong: Nasscom

Fundamentals of domestic IT industry strong: Nasscom

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Admitting that the global economic environment was still 'uncertain', IT body Nasscom said on Tuesday the fundamentals of the domestic IT industry are strong but there was a need to 'wait' and 'watch' its performance in the next two quarters.

Indian American appointed to top Yale position

Indian American appointed to top Yale position

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

His appointment comes at a time of important expansion and opportunity for Yale SOM.

Markets snap nine-day rally amid weak global cues

Markets snap nine-day rally amid weak global cues

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Broader markets outperformed.

Review: Cigarette Ki Tarah is like music video gone wrong

Review: Cigarette Ki Tarah is like music video gone wrong

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Cigarette Ki Tarah is so bad, it doesn't deserve any stars!

SIT opposes handing over riots probe report to activists

SIT opposes handing over riots probe report to activists

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The Special Investigation Team on Monday opposed sharing with activists its final report on the probe into allegations of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's involvement in 2002 riots. The court in Ahmedabad reserved till Wednesday its order on their plea seeking access to the crucial document.

Ready to address all concerns of farmer: Govt

Ready to address all concerns of farmer: Govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Tomar said the government is committed to "peaceful talks with farmers' leaders and does not intend to hurt farmers' sentiments".

Govt says open to address farmers' key concerns

Govt says open to address farmers' key concerns

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Tomar said the next meeting will take place on Saturday at 2 pm which he hoped would take the matter to a decisive stage and towards a final resolution.

Is Lee Si-young too pretty to box?

Is Lee Si-young too pretty to box?

Rediff.com10 May 2013

When romantic actress Lee Si-young swapped her glamorous roles in South Korean dramas for boxing gloves in a bid to win an Olympic medal, her victories triggered a storm of protest that has marred her unexpected success in the ring.

BJP fields Sunny Deol from Gurdaspur LS seat

BJP fields Sunny Deol from Gurdaspur LS seat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

"The way my papa (Dharmendra) worked with and supported Atal ji (Atal Bihari Vajpayee), I am here today to work with and support Modi ji. My work will do the talking," Sunny said after joining the BJP in the presence of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister for Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal.

Army officer found dead in Jammu

Army officer found dead in Jammu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The 42-year-old officer, Lt Col Madukar Singh Choudhan, was found lying unconscious in his room on Thursday evening and was shifted to a hospital where he was declared brought dead, police said.

Lessons from Kasab for the financial sector

Lessons from Kasab for the financial sector

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Abu Jundal is the latest hot property in terror-related news in India. Newspaper reports are replete with stories of how intelligence agencies are gleaning more information from him.

Aditya made to toil in World 6-Red Championship

Aditya made to toil in World 6-Red Championship

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

India's Aditya Mehta had to toil hard for his second win against Thailand's Thanawat Thirapongpaiboon in the SangSom World 6-Red snooker championship in Bangkok.

La Liga: Abandoned Real-Rayo game to be played on Monday

La Liga: Abandoned Real-Rayo game to be played on Monday

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Real Madrid have reluctantly agreed to play their La Liga match at Rayo Vallecano at 1745 GMT on Monday, a day after the game was abandoned because of alleged lighting sabotage at Rayo's Estadio de Vallecas stadium.

3 healthy salad recipes to make at home

3 healthy salad recipes to make at home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Salads are a great option when you want to boost your immune system. Presenting three salad recipes you can cook while you are working from home.

Farmer unions insist on repeal of laws, not possible: Tomar

Farmer unions insist on repeal of laws, not possible: Tomar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Speaking to reporters after the meeting that lasted for little over two hours, Tomar said the government is still hopeful that union leaders will come with alternatives to discuss in the next round of talks on January 15.

'Small firms driving IT growth'

'Small firms driving IT growth'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Small and mid-sized IT companies offer the best way to take advantage of the next stage of the emerging market growth story. According to Nasscom, the apex body for the IT industry, the industry expects to grow by 11-14 per cent and this growth will be driven by small and medium companies, which are performing better than tier-I companies.

Pak spurious drug tragedy toll touches 100

Pak spurious drug tragedy toll touches 100

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The number of people who died after taking spurious drugs supplied by a state-run hospital in Pakistan's Punjab province has touched 100 even as scores more continue to be treated in hospitals across the province, officials said on Thursday.

Sectarian violence: Balochistan situation worsens

Sectarian violence: Balochistan situation worsens

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Although sectarianism is very common in Pakistan but these days, Balochistan province is much under the influence of this menace where people from Sunni and Shia sects are targetting each other.

Pix: Floods spell doom in Pakistan again, 5.3 mn affected

Pix: Floods spell doom in Pakistan again, 5.3 mn affected

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Floodwaters surged through many parts of Pakistan's southern Sindh province on Tuesday following unprecedented rains over the past 10 days, with the deluge claiming over 200 lives and affecting an estimated 5.3 million people.

Centre, farmers to resume stalled talks on Wednesday

Centre, farmers to resume stalled talks on Wednesday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The fifth round of talks was held on December 5, while the sixth round originally scheduled for December 9 was called off after an informal meeting of Home Minister Shah with some union leaders failed to reach any breakthrough.

Armenian GM halts Koushik's winning run

Armenian GM halts Koushik's winning run

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Armenian GM Robert Hovhannisyan halted giant-killer Girish Koushik's winning spree in the ninth round on a day when Fide Masters VAV Rajesh of Chennai Kerala's SL Narayanan and local lass Michelle Catherina obtained their International Master norms with strong positive performances in the ongoing World Junior Chess Championships.

Ex players call for Dhoni's head, retirement of Dravid, VVS

Ex players call for Dhoni's head, retirement of Dravid, VVS

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

As Indian team's pathetic show continues in Australia, former players say time has come to remove Mahendra Singh Dhoni as Test skipper and senior players like VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid should plan their timely retirements.

Pankaj Advani cruises into last 16 of 6 Red World Championship

Pankaj Advani cruises into last 16 of 6 Red World Championship

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Indian cueist, who maintained a clean slate in the group stage with an all-win record, trounced Germany's Lukas Kleckers 6-0.

Delhi high court resumes work hours after blast

Delhi high court resumes work hours after blast

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The Delhi high court, along with several benches of the Supreme Court, suspended proceedings on Wednesday after a powerful blast rocked its premises, but resumed its functioning within hours to send a strong message that it "will not be cowed down by such terror acts".

Lokpal Bill WILL BE passed by Parliament: Hazare

Lokpal Bill WILL BE passed by Parliament: Hazare

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

As consensus eluded political parties on the issue of Lokpal, activist Anna Hazare on Thursday said that he has confidence in Parliament and it will pass the bill.

Nasscom pegs 18% growth for IT industry

Nasscom pegs 18% growth for IT industry

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Software industry body Nasscom on Tuesday maintained its growth projection of 16-18 per cent for the sector in this fiscal, notwithstanding concerns over economic uncertainty in global markets.

Uncertainty over govt-farmers meet after talks with Shah fail

Uncertainty over govt-farmers meet after talks with Shah fail

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'The home minister has made it clear that the government will not repeal the laws. Shah-ji said the government will give tomorrow in writing the amendments which the government is keen to. We will decide about attending the meeting after discussing the written amendments with all 40 farmer unions'