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Kingfisher Airlines IPO in 2006

Kingfisher Airlines IPO in 2006

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

UB Group Chief Vijay Mallya on Tuesday said the Group would raise a total of $400 million over the next one year, which includes an IPO for its aviation business, Kingfisher Airlines.

Disband G8 order: WEF chief

Disband G8 order: WEF chief

Rediff.com7 Feb 2004

Reforms will help India beat the economic gloom, says Jaitley

Reforms will help India beat the economic gloom, says Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

India must carry on structural reforms, the finance minister said.

Davos diary: Search for a new venue

Davos diary: Search for a new venue

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting would be held in Davos in 2004, but it is not certain if Davos would host the meeting in 2005.

Tsunami tides over BPO concerns

Tsunami tides over BPO concerns

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

How to build a great company

How to build a great company

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

N R Narayana Murthy, Chairman of the Board and Chief Mentor, Infosys Technologies, outlines the key ingredients to building a great company and the role of 'compassionate capitalism' in society.

'Global CEOs unsure of an economic revival in 2015'

'Global CEOs unsure of an economic revival in 2015'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Thirty-eight per cent of CEOs say the US is among their top three overseas growth markets, compared with 34 per cent for China, 19 per cent for Germany, 11 per cent for the UK and 10 per cent for Brazil.

IAS officer bags WEF award

IAS officer bags WEF award

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan on Thursday said that the country's air force struck terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-Balochistan province, a day after Islamabad recalled its ambassador from Tehran in the wake of Iranian missile and drone strikes in Balochistan.

Oil zooming due to stockpiling

Oil zooming due to stockpiling

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

The current sky-high price of oil at $50 a barrel has been caused due to stockpiling by various countries, said Ged Davis, managing director, Centre for Strategic Insight, World Economic Forum, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said that the violation of Pakistan's sovereignty is "completely unacceptable" and warned of serious consequences.

India's rating on global corruption index improves

India's rating on global corruption index improves

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

China moved to 100th place, down from 80th last year, while Pakistan and Nepal were at 126th position. Bangladesh was 145th and Bhutan 30th in the ranking.

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

In a 228-193 vote, which was mainly on party lines, the House had appointed seven impeachment managers to argue Democrats' case for removing Trump from the office.

'Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching Modi's visit'

'Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching Modi's visit'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Research Fellow and Director at Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia Aparna Pande, said that Beijing and Moscow will be keenly watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States.

Coming Soon: Cibil-Like Rating For Drivers

Coming Soon: Cibil-Like Rating For Drivers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The plan is to offer the ratings of drivers to insurers, which can then customise their premiums -- a higher score meaning a lower premium, for instance, and vice-versa.

'America First' does not mean 'America Alone', says Trump at Davos

'America First' does not mean 'America Alone', says Trump at Davos

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Trump said America is "open to business" and competitive again.

Where did Digvijay go wrong?

Where did Digvijay go wrong?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2003

Indian economy poised to grow: CII

Indian economy poised to grow: CII

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Confederation of Indian Industries said on Monday that the economy has shown clear signs of a turnaround over the last four quarters with sales

India's Russian imports up 3.5 times on oil buys despite Western pressure

India's Russian imports up 3.5 times on oil buys despite Western pressure

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

On the back of rising crude oil purchases, India's bill for imports from sanctions-hit Russia jumped 3.5 times in a year in April to $2.3 billion, showed data from the commerce ministry. In April, India's crude oil imports from Russia were valued at $1.3 billion, 57 per cent of India's total inbound shipments from Russia. Other major imported items during the month included coal, soybean and sunflower oil, fertilisers, and non-industrial diamonds. That month, Russia was also the fourth-largest crude petroleum supplier to India, after Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

At Davos, they want to rebuild trust

At Davos, they want to rebuild trust

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

FM hints at feel good factor for households

FM hints at feel good factor for households

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

Goverment on Wednesday hinted at a feel good factor for the average households in the forthcoming budget saying there should be food for the hungry and money in the purse of housewives.

India to Witness Less Job Churn In Next 5 Years

India to Witness Less Job Churn In Next 5 Years

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The churn in Indian labour markets will be led by technology-driven sectors like artificial intelligence and machine learning (38 per cent), followed by data analysts and scientists (33 per cent) and data entry clerks (32 per cent).

5 tips to get a JOB in 2021

5 tips to get a JOB in 2021

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The ability to make smarter data-driven decisions will be a critical skill that every employer will be looking at in every prospective employee.

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

With 6.44 per cent of shares in his bracket, Jack will continue to exert his influence on China's biggest e-commerce company through his lifetime membership with the Alibaba Partnership, reported CNN.

It's an honour that I'm no. 1, Modi no. 2 on Facebook: Trump

It's an honour that I'm no. 1, Modi no. 2 on Facebook: Trump

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Taking to Twitter, he claimed to be the number one on Facebook, citing a remark of Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the social media company. This is not the first time that the US President has claimed to be the number one and Prime Minister Modi number two on their popularity on Facebook.

Jaishankar hands over personal letter from Modi to Shinzo Abe's wife

Jaishankar hands over personal letter from Modi to Shinzo Abe's wife

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Akie Abe, the wife of Japan's late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and recalled the late premier's invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan relations.

India means business, Modi tells CEOs at Davos roundtable

India means business, Modi tells CEOs at Davos roundtable

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Under the tagline of 'India means business', the roundtable was attended by 40 CEOs of global companies and 20 from India.

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

Human Capital Index: Even Nepal beat India!

Human Capital Index: Even Nepal beat India!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

While Norway tops the list, India's ranking is the lowest among BRICS economies

7 Most Sought-After Jobs In The World

7 Most Sought-After Jobs In The World

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The demand for full-stack developers in India have seen a 20% increase in the last one year.

Sensex ends above 36k, Nifty breaches 11k-mark

Sensex ends above 36k, Nifty breaches 11k-mark

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Investor sentiment got a boost after the IMF said India will see its growth picking up to 7.4 per cent in 2018-19 to regain the status of the world's fastest growing major economy.

No Prez in Taiwan: China protests Modi's reply to Lai greetings on poll win

No Prez in Taiwan: China protests Modi's reply to Lai greetings on poll win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Modi's remarks came in response to a congratulatory message from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on his election victory.

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'With free software on the Internet and apps, creating a deepfake video can take 3 to 5 minutes. Anyone can make these videos.'

'Country soaked in red of bloodshed': India tears into Pak at UN

'Country soaked in red of bloodshed': India tears into Pak at UN

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'A country that hosts and even celebrates UNSC-sanctioned terrorists, commenting on India whose pluralistic ethos and democratic credentials are exemplars for the world, is a contrast for everyone to see'

As govt gives WEF a miss, corporate honchos will represent India

As govt gives WEF a miss, corporate honchos will represent India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The WEF meeting is crucial because of its theme encompassing globalisation at the time of rising nationalism and trade war, and the fourth industrial revolution due to rapid strides being made in robotics and artificial intelligence.