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Centre discloses names of black money account holders

Centre discloses names of black money account holders

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The government on Monday disclosed before the Supreme Court eight more names including that of Pradip Burman, one of Dabur India promoters, a bullion trader and Goa miners against whom it has started prosecution for allegedly stashing blackmoney in foreign banks.

IMF calls for Greece debt relief ahead of bailout vote

IMF calls for Greece debt relief ahead of bailout vote

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

An International Monetary Fund study published on Tuesday showed that Greece needs far more debt relief than European governments have been willing to contemplate so far, as fractious parties in Athens prepared to vote on a sweeping austerity package demanded by their lenders.

Will the soldiers at the Siachen Glacier get to vote?

Will the soldiers at the Siachen Glacier get to vote?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The Election Commission must ensure that soldiers, paramilitary forces and railway employees who work outside their home states are given proper avenues to cast their votes, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Secret data on India's Scorpene submarines LEAKED!

Secret data on India's Scorpene submarines LEAKED!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The leaked documents include details of submarine's underwater sensors, above-water sensors, combat management system, torpedo launch system and specifications, communications system and navigation systems.

How the new government should deal with China

How the new government should deal with China

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The new government needs to clearly insist on diplomatic reciprocal arrangements with China. While reciprocity is a function of power in bilateral relations, the Modi-led government's responses should be based on India'S inherent strengths, says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Why India must be wary of the Chinese dragon

Why India must be wary of the Chinese dragon

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

There are signs of China's external behaviour becoming more aggressive in the coming years. If that happens, strategic implications for neighbours having territorial disputes with China can become deeper and imperatives can rise for the former to counteract, says D S Rajan

Ashwin: On his way to becoming the greatest

Ashwin: On his way to becoming the greatest

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

What makes Ravichandran Ashwin the world's premier Test spinner?

India's billionaires' success mantras

India's billionaires' success mantras

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Three businessmen disclose their success mantras: One belongs to an old Marwari family, another is a second generation industrialist whose father scripted an amazing rags-to-riches story and the third was a professional till one day he succumbed to the charms of entrepreneurship.

'There is no such thing as a pro-India policy'

'There is no such thing as a pro-India policy'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

'Our policy is pro-Sri Lanka.' 'Burma is not the only girl on the beach in South Asia.''

Fix age and wage issues before raising H-1B cap, argues visa's critic

Fix age and wage issues before raising H-1B cap, argues visa's critic

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Norman Matloff, professor of computer science at the University of California, Davis, believes that the US has enough highly skilled engineers and raising the cap on H-1B would hamper the wages of senior workers already in the industry.

After Walmart, Amazon lobbies in US for Indian FDI

After Walmart, Amazon lobbies in US for Indian FDI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

After supermarket giant Walmart, it is online retail major Amazon which has begun lobbying with the US lawmakers to seek their support for facilitating its "foreign direct investment in India".

Utah governor presents lifetime achievement award to Dr Dinesh Patel

Utah governor presents lifetime achievement award to Dr Dinesh Patel

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Dinesh Patel, Utah's most high profile and influential Indian American, was conferred the Willem J Kolff Lifetime Achievement Award at BioUtah's 2013 Utah Life Science Award, the state's top science award ceremony.

Top 10 books for entrepreneurs

Top 10 books for entrepreneurs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

From how to hire the right people for the job to effective ways to upscale your business, these books can guide you to make your start-up dream

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Harvard, age and experience have changed Ekta Kapoor in ways that will stand her in good stead as she attempts the biggest transformation Balaji Telefilms has seen.

'Kishori Amonkar was a slave to the purity of the note'

'Kishori Amonkar was a slave to the purity of the note'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Shobha Deepak Singh, whose association with the legendary Kishori Amonkar, spanned 35 years, shares her memories of the musical genius.

Easier access to loans, skill development to boost education

Easier access to loans, skill development to boost education

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Education sector has reasosn to cheer Budget.

Ways of seeing

Ways of seeing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

What makes Ashdeen Lilaowala's work with the Parsi gara so important? Read on.

Rishi Kapoor: I don't like any of Ranbir's films

Rishi Kapoor: I don't like any of Ranbir's films

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'When we saw Saawariya for the first time, I was aghast.' 'If only Bhansali had told me, I would have dissuaded him.

Five issues that will top Xi's agenda

Five issues that will top Xi's agenda

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping has suggested five thrust areas to improve relations with India. It is likely all these issues, in addition to the points raised by Xi at Fortaleza, will be part of the joint declaration at the end of his visit to India, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Layoff Lessons: Keep your chin up; prepare for small course corrections

Layoff Lessons: Keep your chin up; prepare for small course corrections

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

'Do not panic; have a good rapport with the HR and negotiate if they can map you to some other requirement with lesser compensation. Take sometime off -- 10 to 15 days; relax; be with your parents or friends then come back and prepare a good resume and learn new skills.' A chemical engineer and IT professional share their layoff lessons.

How Himalaya made ancient Ayurveda popular across the globe

How Himalaya made ancient Ayurveda popular across the globe

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Currently, Himalaya sells 250 products across the globe.

Applying for a passport? Read this first

Applying for a passport? Read this first

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Applying for a passport is no longer the nightmare it used to be, thanks to the government outsourcing parts of the process. But there still are things you need to know before you take the plunge.

Budget: A boon for the education sector

Budget: A boon for the education sector

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Education remains one of the key focuses of the new government.

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

An excerpt from Conde Nast India's Make In India magazine.

Labour pangs for surrogacy law

Labour pangs for surrogacy law

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The central government has drafted a law to restrict wombs for hire, and there is much to be said on all sides.

Astrospeak: Your zodiac forecast for 2015

Astrospeak: Your zodiac forecast for 2015

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Monisha Dudaney tells you what the stars predict for the coming months.

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Falling jet fuel prices and a revival in domestic traffic growth offer the new CMD a once in a lifetime opportunity.

How BRICS beckons Modi in Brazil

How BRICS beckons Modi in Brazil

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The BRICS summit offers Modi an excellent platform to reach out to world leaders and conduct diplomacy on the very ticklish issue of reform of the world governance structure, and to exchange notes with his peers on international, regional and bilateral issues on the margins of the meeting, says Rup Narayan Das.

Modi makes strong pitch for 'Make in India' at Aero India

Modi makes strong pitch for 'Make in India' at Aero India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised a conducive environment for manufacturers, including a discrimination-free tax system

How will Modi factor Japan in his China policy?

How will Modi factor Japan in his China policy?

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Being a pragmatist Modi is not likely to give preference to China over Japan. Both security and economic aspects are likely to shape Modi's decision in terms of engaging the two biggest economies of Asia, says Sana Hashmi.

Decoding China's game play against India

Decoding China's game play against India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

'With the recent challenging of the notion of the Indian Ocean Region being India's strategic backyard, China is gradually upping the ante in the maritime realm around India.'

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Tactical genius, uplifting leader, altruistic individual, a man with unwavering certitude. Dhruv Munjal recounts what made Mahendra Singh Dhoni a great captain.

'Modiji, do not test our patriotism'

'Modiji, do not test our patriotism'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'If standing in a bank or ATM line is a test of patriotism, why is not a single leader standing in that queue too?'

Exclusive! Old friends say 'Modi is our dream merchant'

Exclusive! Old friends say 'Modi is our dream merchant'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'Only he can bring change in India that all of us have been dreaming of since we saw America for the first time when our plane touched down at JFK airport.' Narendra Modi's friends in New York and New Jersey travel down memory lane and remember a simple man with great ambition. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com tracks down the Modi bhakts, who knew since his first visit in 1993 that he was destined for bigger things.

FULL TEXT of Trump's address on South Asia policy

FULL TEXT of Trump's address on South Asia policy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'For its part, Pakistan often gives safe haven to agents of chaos, violence, and terror.'

India's drug inspectors hard-pressed to scrutinise factories

India's drug inspectors hard-pressed to scrutinise factories

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

There are just 1,500 drug inspectors responsible for more than 10,000 factories in India

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Right to privacy verdict: What the judges said

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The verdict could impact a range of life choices of Indians, including food habits and sexual orientation.

'In 2015-16, IT sector expects over 2 lakh new jobs'

'In 2015-16, IT sector expects over 2 lakh new jobs'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Transcript of the Ganesh Natarajan chat on rediff on Friday.

A Few Good Men and the Angry Sea: How the IAF regained a lost paradise

A Few Good Men and the Angry Sea: How the IAF regained a lost paradise

Rediff.com27 May 2015

'I had heard that it was a paradise... but when I first lay my eyes on it, it wasn't what I had pictured.' 'We had known of the devastation, but we didn't know the true extent of it.'

Why romance turned sour for Apollo and Cooper

Why romance turned sour for Apollo and Cooper

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Apollo and Cooper are yet to make the customary rounds of courts to settle termination charges and break-up fees, but the mood already is buoyant among institutional investors who had red-flagged the highly leveraged transaction agreed upon by the Indian company.