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'Chinese adventures have misfired'

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'The Chinese thought India would back off. 'They did not expect such a firm Indian response to their expansionist manoeuvre.'

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Alexandr Kogan, the Cambridge University researcher who developed the app used by Cambridge Analytica, claimed he has been made a scapegoat.

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Rapid rise in disposal of corruption cases against govt employees has helped

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Fintechs need to behave with responsibility and transparency. A lot of mis-selling has been happening. Other issues have been plaguing the fledgling industry -- high interest rates, even higher processing fees, harsh collection process and, most critically, data leakage leading to rampant frauds, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mahindra, Standard Chartered in JV to build residences

Mahindra, Standard Chartered in JV to build residences

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Mahindra and SCM Real Estate, the investment arm of Standard Chartered, would together invest Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) in multiple projects and hold equal stakes in the JV to be called Watsonia Developers.

Govt acts tough against Greenpeace India, freezes bank accounts

Govt acts tough against Greenpeace India, freezes bank accounts

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

In a tough action, the Government on Thursday barred Greenpeace India from receiving foreign funds with immediate effect by suspending its licence for six months and froze all its accounts, alleging it has "prejudicially" affected the country's public and economic interests.

CBI arrests I-T commissioner, top Essar executive for bribery

CBI arrests I-T commissioner, top Essar executive for bribery

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Official is accused of taking a bribe of Rs 2 cr to issue order in an appeal favouring Balaji Trust

Italian aid worker killed in Bangladesh; IS claims responsibility

Italian aid worker killed in Bangladesh; IS claims responsibility

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Cesare Tavella, 50, was shot thrice from a close proximity on Monday evening in Dhaka's Gulshan diplomatic zone while he was jogging, police said.

The miracle of the hand

The miracle of the hand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The hospital that draws patients from all over India giving them hope by saving limbs and wants you to know that skin donation gives life to burn victims.

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Saudi Arabia is insisting on 'In Kingdom' total value-addition requirements

Kejriwal shares Aam Aadmi's gyaan with German Prez

Kejriwal shares Aam Aadmi's gyaan with German Prez

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

In his first interaction with a visiting foreign dignitary, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday night met German President Joachim Guack during which issues ranging from Jan Lokpal Bill and AAP's plan for coming Lok Sabha elections were believed to have figured.

L'affaire Mallya: More banks get ED call for financial details

L'affaire Mallya: More banks get ED call for financial details

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The Enforcement Directorate had asked for financial details from both public and private sector banks and a part of these details were submitted last week

RIL to raise over $1 bn through export credit

RIL to raise over $1 bn through export credit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

This is a part of the company's plan to raise $13 billion debt to fund expansion of its petrochemical production capacity and gasification project for its refining facilities to improve margins.

302 films in 365 days!

302 films in 365 days!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 302 films in 365 days on airplanes, on Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, Google, Hulu, DVDs and even on YouTube.

Irrfan: The Best Films

Irrfan: The Best Films

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes the late actor's spectacular cinematic legacy.

Rupee recovers from 20-month low against dollar, ends up by 29 paise

Rupee recovers from 20-month low against dollar, ends up by 29 paise

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Rupee is seen recovering from its all-time lows against the dollar.

Survey's take on economic challenges

Survey's take on economic challenges

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Resolving the TBS challenge comprehensively would require 4 Rs: Recognition, recapitalisation, resolution and reform.

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The focus shifts almost immediately from celebrations to the challenges faced by the man who powered his party to 303 seats in the Lok Sabha.

Scotland Yard denies delay in action over runaway 'ISIS' schoolgirls

Scotland Yard denies delay in action over runaway 'ISIS' schoolgirls

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Under fire over its slow reaction over three British schoolgirls who reportedly fled to Syria to join the Islamic State, Scotland Yard on Tuesday defended its actions, saying it began a probe as soon as facts were established.

Patent delays threaten Modi's 'Make in India' dream

Patent delays threaten Modi's 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Indian companies need not just make in India, but invent in India too

The tale of the 16 ED notices to Lalit Modi

The tale of the 16 ED notices to Lalit Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Here's a closer look at the showcause notices issued to Lalit Modi

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

The action by the NIA came barely a few days after the Union Cabinet declared IRF as a banned organisation under UAPA.

Fliers concerned about safety on flights after Malaysian Airlines disaster

Fliers concerned about safety on flights after Malaysian Airlines disaster

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Malaysia Airlines flies to Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kochi.

New Delhi features in top 10 global cities 'on the rise'

New Delhi features in top 10 global cities 'on the rise'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

New Delhi is the only Asian city listed.

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.

'Pinning all the blame on Rahul is simplistic, unfair'

'Pinning all the blame on Rahul is simplistic, unfair'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'I would personally like to see Rahul Gandhi continue as party president.' 'I genuinely believe he has far more to offer to the party still, particularly in leading us in these challenging times that we find ourselves in.'

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The airline dropped fares to gain customer load, but failed to cover the cost of its flights

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'We could crack IM modules in the country because one arrested member would spill beans on the other.' 'With ISIS, every module is different and is possibly being handled by different operators abroad.'

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Real estate firms like DLF, Prestige, Phoenix Mills to benefit.

How to get a student visa

How to get a student visa

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Check if you are eligible. Keep documents ready. Plan in advance to avoid last-minute delays.

'Brexit will have no alarming impact'

'Brexit will have no alarming impact'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'I am very optimistic about Tech Mahindra'.

'Air strikes showed India will not tolerate terrorism'

'Air strikes showed India will not tolerate terrorism'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'We could quibble with each other whether there were 25 terrorists killed or 250 killed.' 'The message is more that India undertook such an aerial attack and this attack has actually changed the paradigm.' 'The change in paradigm is that India has shown by the surgical strike in 2016 and the aerial strike of 2019 that we will not just sit back and tolerate terrorism which killed so many of our people.' 'We will hit back and by hitting back we will raise the costs of such activities.'

Prepaid forex cards the best way to carry money abroad

Prepaid forex cards the best way to carry money abroad

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Some banks might charge you a nominal amount of Rs 100-150 for issuing the card.

Vasundhara Raje supported Lalit Modi's immigration plea in 2011

Vasundhara Raje supported Lalit Modi's immigration plea in 2011

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

In a new twist to the Lalit Modi and Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj row, newly-emerged documents show that Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje agreed to secretly testify in the former's United Kingdom immigration application in 2011.

Brexit jolt: Asian markets sink

Brexit jolt: Asian markets sink

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Market meltdown and volatility pushed many traders to the sidelines.

Sushma-Lalit Modi row: Did PM tacitly help a fugitive, asks Congress

Sushma-Lalit Modi row: Did PM tacitly help a fugitive, asks Congress

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Congress charged the entire BJP and the government with "aiding and abetting" Lalit Modi, a fugitive.

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's success at courting Indians abroad have been as much a result of his old contacts as efforts by a dedicated arm of the BJP abroad. Archis Mohan reports

Truly, an extraordinary fellow

Truly, an extraordinary fellow

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'Overlying his idealism was a hatred of war and of all things military. He gave no deep thought to politico-military matters and this prevented him from making sound security decisions.'