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Few things that affected China's economic growth so far

Few things that affected China's economic growth so far

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

China's major economic problem has been that its heartland is an agricultural region with about one-third of the arable land per person as the rest of the world.

Maruti may seek shareholder nod for Gujarat project in Oct

Maruti may seek shareholder nod for Gujarat project in Oct

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

R C Bhargava says company's move on the Gujarat plant will be beneficial to its shareholders.

The 24 year old who wants to feed India

The 24 year old who wants to feed India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Ankit Kawatra's Feeding India has already fed more than 1 million people.

Modi dreams of growing India's GDP to $20 trillion!

Modi dreams of growing India's GDP to $20 trillion!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Dreams must be accompanied with a reality check on what they actually imply.

The diminishing idea of India

The diminishing idea of India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

If we value India, we must not only 'Make in India', but defend the idea of India, too.

Why India needs a national security strategy

Why India needs a national security strategy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

'Ensuring through diplomatic means and in conjunction with strategic partners that India will not be required to fight a simultaneous two-front war with China and Pakistan.' Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists what India must have in its national security strategy.

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

To be at Kakkathuruthu when the sun sets, according to National Geographic, is a surreal experience. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan tells us how the tiny island gradually charmed him.

Time is not right to dabble in stocks: Saurabh Mukherjea

Time is not right to dabble in stocks: Saurabh Mukherjea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Saurabh Mukherjea, CEO, Ambit Capital, says he is advising clients to either take a genuinely long-term view on stocks or diversify the portfolio with stocks, bonds and gold for those with a short-term view.

'High-speed rail is a mistake for India'

'High-speed rail is a mistake for India'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Hyperloop concept was first released in 2013 by Tesla and SpaceX's Elon Musk as an alternative to high-speed rail

Four key points to build a strong Indo-US economic relationship

Four key points to build a strong Indo-US economic relationship

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

When President Obama lands in New Delhi later this week, this spirit of accommodation must reignite a strategic economic relationship between the two countries.

The perils of China's slowing economy

The perils of China's slowing economy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Chinese leaders may well respond to challenges with heightened rhetoric.

Sacred Games: The Gangster as Mumbai

Sacred Games: The Gangster as Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'What would a composite of Dawood, Rajan, and Arun Gawli be like?' 'What if an absconding mafia boss were to land in Mumbai tomorrow, tired from all the running, and tender his final apology to the city by narrating his story and narrating it with brutal honesty?' Sreehari Nair watches Sacred Games.

Paper: Increase customs duty on paper and paperboards

Paper: Increase customs duty on paper and paperboards

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

India's indigenous paper manufacturers are forced to use a variety of raw materials.

From 2 lakhs to 3,300 crores! How A Velumani did it!

From 2 lakhs to 3,300 crores! How A Velumani did it!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Thyrocare founder Arokiaswamy Velumani shares his success story with Anjuli Bhargava as he remembers the one person who stood by him through it all.

5 things Jaitley should do in a post-demonetisation Budget

5 things Jaitley should do in a post-demonetisation Budget

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley should not drop the ball on continuing the battle against black money and move towards digital transactions to reduce the preponderance of cash in the economy, says A K Bhattacharya.

This is Moody's advice for Modi

This is Moody's advice for Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'We forecast real GDP growth to moderate to 6.7 per cent in the year ending March 2018.' 'However, as disruption fades, we expect to see a rebound in real GDP growth to 7.5 per cent in the next fiscal year.'

China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon

China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon

Rediff.com14 May 2016

However, Denmark said it is difficult to conclude on the real intention behind this.

Power centre Delhi holds key to Modi's India revival dream

Power centre Delhi holds key to Modi's India revival dream

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Modi government must push reforms at a fast pace to restore growth.

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.

India asks Africa to pitch for UNSC reforms; announces $10 billion loan

India asks Africa to pitch for UNSC reforms; announces $10 billion loan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for deeper ties in key areas of counter-terrorism, climate change and UN reforms.

'We have great expectations from this Budget'

'We have great expectations from this Budget'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Single window clearances for realty must.

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

While the government has claimed significant increase in funds for farm credit, PMKSY and PKVY, facts show a different story.

Took this step to save locals, says Major who tied man to jeep

Took this step to save locals, says Major who tied man to jeep

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The officer was awarded by Army chief General Bipin Rawat during his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

Bad loans of state banks = defence + education + roads + health spends

Bad loans of state banks = defence + education + roads + health spends

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The crisis in Indian banking has now reached a point where the NPAs of many public-sector banks are higher than their net worth

Kohli leads the way as India dominate Day 1 of Vizag Test

Kohli leads the way as India dominate Day 1 of Vizag Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Skipper Virat Kohli batted like a man possessed, slamming an unbeaten 151 in company of another centurion Cheteshwar Pujara to steer India to a commendable 317 for four against England on Day 1 of the second Test in Visakhapatnam.

Green getaways: 8 best eco-friendly stays in India

Green getaways: 8 best eco-friendly stays in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Pack your bags and unwind.

India's most ambitious airport city project in a limbo

India's most ambitious airport city project in a limbo

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The project is awaiting clearances from the DGCA.

Sports Shorts: Sameer, Gurusaidutt to meet in Hyderabad Open semis

Sports Shorts: Sameer, Gurusaidutt to meet in Hyderabad Open semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Top seed Sameer, who won the Swiss Open earlier this year, had to dig deep into his reservoir to outwit compatriot Pratul Joshi 16-21, 26-24, 21-7 in 55 minutes. In another quarter-final, Gurusaidutt, a former Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, recovered from a game down to beat Malaysia's Lim Chi Wing 13-21, 22-20, 21-11 in 59 minutes.

IT, FMCG shares drag Nifty below 7,800

IT, FMCG shares drag Nifty below 7,800

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Top 5 losers include Infosys, TCS, ITC, M&M and HUL.

'Below-normal rains may not lead to a spike in inflation'

'Below-normal rains may not lead to a spike in inflation'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist, HSBC, speaks about a range of issues ranging from inflation, to how Goods and Services Tax and land acquisition bills can help India hit double digit growth, and her impressions about economic growth in the last one year after Narendra Modi took over as India's Prime Minister.

China, India should resolve boundary issue quickly: PM

China, India should resolve boundary issue quickly: PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Outlining seven principles of engagement for closer cooperation between India and China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the two countries should show sensitivity to each other's interests and sovereignty and move quickly to resolve the boundary issue.

Why the army is down and out in Kashmir

Why the army is down and out in Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Worryingly, intelligence assessments indicate that growing disaffection amongst the youth is ceding ground to fundamentalist Islamist groups like Islamic State,' reports Ajai Shukla.

The man who saved billions from starvation

The man who saved billions from starvation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The work of Norman Borlaug, who helped save billions from starvation, is worth recalling, especially as opposition to gene-modified crops mount, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Rediff Q: Will this Budget be a gamechanger?

Rediff Q: Will this Budget be a gamechanger?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Harsh Roongta, Mahesh Padmanabhan, Anil Rego answer the most sought after questions on Budget Day.

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'Xi Jinping got a dose of Modi's medicine inside the tent where he was being hosted on the banks of the Sabarmati river.' 'Modi reportedly told him, looking deep into his eyes: "This was not expected of your country. Can you tell me when the troops are withdrawing?".'

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Can the country afford to have problems of such magnitude in the cities of Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, which not only are the major growth drivers but are also the biggest revenue contributors in their respective states?

CBI arrests Karti Chidambaram

CBI arrests Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The former finance minister's only child was arrested at Chennai airport.

Islamic heritage founded on principle of love, devotion: PM in Kazakhstan

Islamic heritage founded on principle of love, devotion: PM in Kazakhstan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

On the second leg of his trip to Central Asia, Narendra Modi makes quite an impression in Astana, as he talks about terror and trade, films and the future

The scary messages from the Saran riots

The scary messages from the Saran riots

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

'Consider this image of today's youth in Bihar -- armed with a bike, a smartphone and possibly some illegal arms too, imbibing incessant stream of images from the Internet and television.' 'Some of them would turn into gau bhakts, some would listen with interest the exploits of Salafism, dig deep into the Internet to come out with images which cry vociferously that their respective religions are in danger.'

What is India waiting for? Perhaps big bang M&As

What is India waiting for? Perhaps big bang M&As

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The contraction in M&A activity in India contrasts sharply with the upbeat global picture, much of it led by a reviving US economy.