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What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Even as Chinese troops continue squatting on territory that we claim as our own -- this was the lowest allocation for defence in percentage terms since the 1950s, reveals Ajai Shukla.

Perarivalan's Release Explained

Perarivalan's Release Explained

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Rajiv Gandhi assassination, investigation and trial were all jinxed in parts, recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

Denied promotion? 6 things to do!

Denied promotion? 6 things to do!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Instead of grinding your teeth after knowing the reason, look into yourself and question: Did you really deserve the promotion?

7 simple tips to SAVE more money

7 simple tips to SAVE more money

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Rediff reader Tushar Kulkarni, 40 from Dombivali shared some valuable tips.

DEAR LOVE GURU: My wife is flirting with other men

DEAR LOVE GURU: My wife is flirting with other men

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Share your cute, funny summer pix and stories

Share your cute, funny summer pix and stories

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Tell us how you're celebrating summer.

Modiji, whatever happened to competing with China?

Modiji, whatever happened to competing with China?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Now we must first compete with Bangladesh. This is not what we had been promised, notes Aakar Patel.

UK PM self-isolating after MP tests Covid positive

UK PM self-isolating after MP tests Covid positive

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Boris Johnson on Thursday spent about 35 minutes with Ashfield MP Lee Anderson who has since tested positive.

ASK ANU: Why do I have to be a perfect daughter?

ASK ANU: Why do I have to be a perfect daughter?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Not losing weight? Avoid these 5 mistakes

Not losing weight? Avoid these 5 mistakes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Mukul Nagpaul explains why any diet you hate is guaranteed to fail, no matter how much weight you lose.

At 6.1%, China's growth hits 29-year low

At 6.1%, China's growth hits 29-year low

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new data comes a day after China and the US signed a long-awaited phase one deal, marking a ceasefire in the 18-month-long trade war which saw the world's two largest economies slap 25 per cent tariffs on about half a trillion-dollar worth of each other's exports. The world's second-largest economy grew by 6.1 per cent last year, its worst performance since 1990, but it remained above the psychologically important mark of six per cent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

>While it is natural to feel worried about elderly parents, it would be wiser to be well prepared so you can handle situations in a calm and efficient manner, says Dr Vijay Janagama, director, new initiatives, SuVitas Holistic Healthcare.

10 tips to manage your anxiety during COVID-19

10 tips to manage your anxiety during COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

When you know you've done your best, you are likely to feel more relaxed and confident that you will be safe, says Aayushi Lakhapati.

Mukesh Ambani aims to make world's cheapest green hydrogen

Mukesh Ambani aims to make world's cheapest green hydrogen

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Reliance Industries will by 2030 create or enable capacity to generate at least 100 gigawatts of electricity from renewable sources, which can be converted into carbon-free green hydrogen, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said Friday as he outlined a 1-1-1 vision to bring down the cost of hydrogen to under $1 per 1 kg in 1 decade. The focus on generating electricity from renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind -will help cut carbon emissions in the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter. The same electricity, when converted into green hydrogen, can replace petrol and diesel in automobiles and other fuels in the industry, helping cut down on the use of fossil fuels, carbon emissions and reduce import dependence.

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

All rumours regarding the premature death of the art market have proven to be just that -- rumours -- with a healthy appetite for masters pushing prices up. Kishore Singh reports.

Home on Valentine's Day? Watch these Web series!

Home on Valentine's Day? Watch these Web series!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Home on Valentine's Day? Watch these Web series!

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Modi's meeting with FM, FinMin officials postponed

Modi's meeting with FM, FinMin officials postponed

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Two years ago, India was touted as a rare bright spot in a gloomy global economy with GDP growth outpacing a slowing China.

Ranji round-up: 23 wickets fall as Bengal, Baroda struggle at 'green' Lahli

Ranji round-up: 23 wickets fall as Bengal, Baroda struggle at 'green' Lahli

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Monday

Work has begun in urban India, but, differently

Work has begun in urban India, but, differently

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'Usually, urban wage rates are 50 per cent higher than rural wage rates. But, this could be narrowing very rapidly now,' points out Mahesh Vyas, CEO, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy.

FMCG firms start seeing growth in urban India after months of Covid grief

FMCG firms start seeing growth in urban India after months of Covid grief

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

60-65 per cent of the FMCG industry's overall sales come from urban areas; 35-40 per cent from rural areas.

CA turmoil creating doubts in Aus team players: Finch

CA turmoil creating doubts in Aus team players: Finch

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

A slew of Cricket Australia executives have resigned or been axed since the Longstaff report was released last week, shining a spotlight on cultural problems in the game's administration.

6 Travel Tips For The Perfect Holiday

6 Travel Tips For The Perfect Holiday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

To avoid season pricing, keep a close eye on the calendar and begin planning travel at least 60 to 90 days in advance keeping tentative dates in mind.

At $73 bn, deal activities see a sharp 40% drop

At $73 bn, deal activities see a sharp 40% drop

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

With $120 billion worth of deals, 2018 was the best year on record. Many also blame frequent policy flip-flops and increasing tax scrutiny as big dampners for business.

How Uniphore Became A Unicorn

How Uniphore Became A Unicorn

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'I told myself, I will be 23 next year. Why can't I be a billionaire too?'

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.

Govt may not cut Income Tax rates due to fiscal stress

Govt may not cut Income Tax rates due to fiscal stress

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The government last fiscal missed its direct tax collection target, and for this financial year it has set a higher revenue mobilisation goal of Rs 13.80 lakh crore.

Huawei seeks reboot after losing out on 5G spectrum trials

Huawei seeks reboot after losing out on 5G spectrum trials

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Based on industry estimates, telecom companies, including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and BSNL, are expected to invest over $10 billion on buying 5G telecom equipment in the next five years as they transition from non-standalone networks to standalone 5G networks.

'Why can't love be accepted?'

'Why can't love be accepted?'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'If you can display aggression, jealousy, anger and reveal that you can be clever and manipulative on the show, then why can't you express your love?'

5G: Smartphone makers poised for a sharp rebound this year

5G: Smartphone makers poised for a sharp rebound this year

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Even if 5G is not launched by operators this year, the handsets market will certainly witness a strong supply ecosystem for 5G ready smartphones in 2021.

Won't build any more monuments if elected: Mayawati

Won't build any more monuments if elected: Mayawati

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

But she added that her government will be open to erecting memorials to honour leaders from 'other communities' and keep their religious sentiments in mind.

Set your financial goals for 2019

Set your financial goals for 2019

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Chances of staying true to your goals tend to be high when you don't lose sight of what you set out to achieve, advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The one thing holding back the plucky youngster who has never hesitated to plunge into unknown territory, is funds

Will prices of petrol, diesel skyrocket in near term?

Will prices of petrol, diesel skyrocket in near term?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

India is estimated to spend $1.36 billion more a year for every one dollar a barrel increase in crude oil prices, says Subhayan Chakraborty.

'No economic activity will cost India $120 billion'

'No economic activity will cost India $120 billion'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'We believe there will be a full shutdown for four weeks and a partial shutdown for eight weeks.' 'Hence, economic activity is unlikely to normalise before the end of May.'

'What's not to like about a smile?'

'What's not to like about a smile?'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'A smile reflects your gratitude for life, your celebration of it.'

Rescuing the rupee: What can be done

Rescuing the rupee: What can be done

Rediff.com25 May 2012

'Well, what can be done now, when the economy is tanking? 'Austerity', the officials cry. That would be fine, but austerity by whom? Normally, the answer is: Belt-tightening by the common man (Indians already pay some of the highest prices in the world for petroleum products, and a lot of that is punitive taxes), but ostentatious spending and extravagance by the political classes and their cronies,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Akram wishes that Indian and Pakistani players could have played in each other's T20 league -- IPL and Pakistan Super League.

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A combination of demonetisation, a poorly and hurriedly implemented GST, and more recently the "botched up" lockdown of the economy to control the spread of Covid has brought the economy to its knees.

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool held; Chelsea beat West Ham

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool held; Chelsea beat West Ham

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.