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Skilling to become mandatory in govt tenders

Skilling to become mandatory in govt tenders

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Government tenders could soon go to bidders who promise to train highest number of youth.

Saving the heart of Make in India

Saving the heart of Make in India

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Will private firms really boost Make in India in the defence sector? Ajai Shukla seeks answers.

HCL Tech will most likely overtake Wipro's revenue in Q1

HCL Tech will most likely overtake Wipro's revenue in Q1

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Wipro said recently it was expecting its revenue growth to drop 2.33 per cent or stay flat between $2,015 and $2065 million.

Limited choices in strategic partners in defence

Limited choices in strategic partners in defence

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The defence ministry has lost sight of what it intended to achieve -- which was to nurture private defence firms that would compete on equal terms with the 9 defence PSUs and the 41 Ordnance Factory Board factories.

4 terrorists, 2 jawans, 1 civilian killed in Kashmir encounter

4 terrorists, 2 jawans, 1 civilian killed in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Three other terrorists, believed to be severely injured during the gunfight, managed to escape.

Putin arrives in Delhi for summit talks with Modi

Putin arrives in Delhi for summit talks with Modi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi late on Friday night for annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday that is aimed at building on the already close strategic ties, particularly in the fields of nuclear energy, hydrocarbons and defence.

Exclusionary 'nationalism' won't solve everyday needs

Exclusionary 'nationalism' won't solve everyday needs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'The top-most functionaries and destiny-makers of the nation have thrown away the pretensions of statesmanship.' 'They seem to have made a categorical announcement that the next general election will be fought on the solo plank of Hindutva, rather than on good governance, economic development, and employment to youth', says Mohammad Sajjad.

Why IL&FS crisis has made investors so nervous

Why IL&FS crisis has made investors so nervous

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Given that there are hundreds of players in the shadow banking space, it's hard to make a credible estimate of potential NPAs. That creates more scope for panic, says Devangshu Datta.

Pak must stop terror for peace talks: Modi tells Xi

Pak must stop terror for peace talks: Modi tells Xi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Modi told President Xi that he has made efforts to improve ties with Islamabad but these efforts have been "derailed".

PM continued shooting for film after Pulwama attack: Congress

PM continued shooting for film after Pulwama attack: Congress

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

In his hunger for power, the prime minister has forgotten raj dharma, the Congress alleged.

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'

Regulations shouldn't deprive people of Internet: Facebook

Regulations shouldn't deprive people of Internet: Facebook

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The new e-mail campaign asks Facebook users to act to save free internet access, while stating that free access to basic internet services is in danger.

ISRO says suspected hacking was a case of spam

ISRO says suspected hacking was a case of spam

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

ISRO Chairman Dr A S Kiran Kumar said there was no information loss following the alleged hacking of the website of the space organisation's commercial arm Antrix Corporation Ltd.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

HC rejects plea challenging Modi's election from Varanasi

HC rejects plea challenging Modi's election from Varanasi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

"No material has been placed on record to make the petition triable," the judge said.

Global cues, crude, FII to dictate market trends

Global cues, crude, FII to dictate market trends

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Technical rallies and short covering may arise only if the markets break this 500 point band

Insurance portability can be tricky for you

Insurance portability can be tricky for you

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Most customers still don't understand this concept and are unable to benefit from it.

Monitoring WhatsApp: Privacy vs law and order

Monitoring WhatsApp: Privacy vs law and order

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Steps taken to prevent misuse of the platform have to be balanced with data privacy and security concerns, say experts.

After 26-hour long operation, US firefighter gets a new face

After 26-hour long operation, US firefighter gets a new face

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The 41-year-old whose face was horrifically burnt while tackling a blaze that has been given a brand new one in the most extensive transplant ever performed.

How the Japanese nuke deal is on the lines of the US pact

How the Japanese nuke deal is on the lines of the US pact

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The landmark civil nuclear deal sealed on Friday with Japan is strikingly similar to the agreements India has with the US and some other countries but contains some added features on safety and security, reflecting Japan's concerns on the issue.

Must-knows about your phone's fingerprint scanner

Must-knows about your phone's fingerprint scanner

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The growing use of mobile phones for storing personal data has become a security concern, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

Lax attitude towards data security could cost India Inc dear

Lax attitude towards data security could cost India Inc dear

Rediff.com14 May 2018

A large number of large and small businesses process EU data, have customers from the EU or have access to data of EU citizens in one way or another.

Liquor ban on highways: Over 1 million jobs may vanish

Liquor ban on highways: Over 1 million jobs may vanish

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Liquor sales will obviously be hit. So, will real estate prices at what used to be prime locations, close to major thoroughfares. Food and snack sales close to highways will also, in all probability, be affected.

Act against militants or face international isolation: Sharif to Pak army

Act against militants or face international isolation: Sharif to Pak army

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Civilian government informs military of growing isolation of Pakistan, seeks consensus on several key actions.

Will give parties chance to prove EVMs were manipulated: CEC

Will give parties chance to prove EVMs were manipulated: CEC

Rediff.com12 May 2017

He, however, did not give any date for the proposed challenge which he announced in his opening remarks at the meeting.

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Cos ask US treasury to discuss data localisation norms with Indian officials at all platforms the two countries would meet, including G-20, US-India Strategic Dialogue, and IMF Annual Meet.

DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraft

DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraft

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Days after its recent downgrade by the US aviation regulator, DGCA has set up two dedicated technical teams for surprise inspections on the aircraft of foreign airlines and charter firms and carry out extensive safety checks.

The BIG problem Indian IT firms are facing

The BIG problem Indian IT firms are facing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

They need to upgrade their skills and become smaller, smarter organisations, says Devangshu Datta.

From 155 million to 217 million, Rafale cost went up by 40%

From 155 million to 217 million, Rafale cost went up by 40%

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'It is not clear how the NDA government -- including Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, backed by senior IAF officials -- claimed that the 36 Rafale contract with Dassault in 2016 cost the IAF 20% less than Dassault's 126 Rafale offer,' notes Ajai Shukla in the first of a three-part series.

RBI policy mildly positive, but here are three key issues to monitor

RBI policy mildly positive, but here are three key issues to monitor

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The central bank's currency management will be critical over the next few months. A weaker rupee could help to revive exports. But, the currency must fall slowly and in controlled fashion, says Devangshu Datta.

Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The 27-year-old came into spotlight when he bowled the famous last over during that 2008 U-19 World Cup final against South Africa in Kuala Lumpur where Virat Kohli was leading the side.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

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