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Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

TCS to train 1,000 graduates from UK universities

TCS to train 1,000 graduates from UK universities

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

These graduates will have the opportunity to spend a year training and working for TCS at its Innovation Labs and software development centres across India between 2016 and 2020.

Set-to-retire Taufel may umpire IPL matches

Set-to-retire Taufel may umpire IPL matches

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Simon Taufel, the world's best umpire, may join the Board of Control for Cricket in India's multi-million dollar Twenty20 venture after his contract with the International Cricket Council expires on March 31.

ICC confirms receiving Lalit's e-mail in 2013

ICC confirms receiving Lalit's e-mail in 2013

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council confirmed that it had received a letter from Lalit Modi in 2013 in which the former IPL commissioner alleged that three players were bribed by a business tycoon.

World's biggest shutdown may cost India Rs 7-8 lakh cr

World's biggest shutdown may cost India Rs 7-8 lakh cr

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The world's biggest lockdown that shut a majority of the factories and businesses, suspended flights, stopped trains and restricted movement of vehicles and people, may have cost the Indian economy Rs 7-8 lakh crore during the 21-day period, analysts and industry bodies said.

India Sitting on COVID Time Bomb

India Sitting on COVID Time Bomb

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Whether the third wave will ravage us depends on the pace of vaccinations, careful and calibrated opening up of establishments, and a strategy to contain the spread in specific states or pockets.

NRS, IRS to merge into one common survey

NRS, IRS to merge into one common survey

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The National Readership Study and the Indian Readership Survey, the two primary readership surveys in the country, may make way for a common survey.

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

United States President-elect Joseph Biden has always been a strong supporter of India and India-US partnership since his days in Senate and later as a Vice-President.

Serum Institute ready to roll out Covid vaccine

Serum Institute ready to roll out Covid vaccine

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The Pune-based vaccine major has entered into a collaboration with the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine.

ISB among 201 institutes running sans approval:HRD

ISB among 201 institutes running sans approval:HRD

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

A maximum of 74 such institutions have been identified in Maharashtra followed by 24 in Delhi, 22 in Karnataka, 19 in Tamil Nadu and 13 each in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

General Naravane's UAE and Saudi Arabia visits communicate India's long awaited arrival in the domain of integrated foreign policy where the diplomatic and the military domains both complement each other much more substantially, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Case Writing Competition 2007

Case Writing Competition 2007

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

British Council's Corporate Social Responsibility Case Writing Competition -- 2007

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

US will make Life Hell for the Taliban

US will make Life Hell for the Taliban

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The US is not in a forgiving mood for being humiliated in such a manner by an insurgent force and made to look 'loser' internationally, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Days before Narendra Modi arrives in the US to speak at the UN, meet Barack Obama, gupshup with the likes of Nadella, Pichai, Zuckerberg, and address desis in Silicon Valley, his ministers will help set the commercial and strategic tone for the prime minister's visit.

To counter OBOR, India plans to 'bridge' the gap with Asean

To counter OBOR, India plans to 'bridge' the gap with Asean

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

These ambitious projects are littered with every possible acronyms and include proposed road links, air connectivity plans, electricity grids and special economic zones on coasts, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Economy: 'March impacted. April and May will also get hit'

Economy: 'March impacted. April and May will also get hit'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'This is a period of significant uncertainty, of unknown unknowns.'

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

A shorter tournament will mean a smaller share from the shrunken central pool of revenues for the eight IPL franchises, not to mention a reduction in gate receipts. Cricket Australia stands to lose some A$300 million ($174 million) should the coronavirus outbreak derail their high-profile home test series against India later this year.

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

There is growing acceptance of the idea in the international community that engaging the Taliban government is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'China has hardware and India has software'

'China has hardware and India has software'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The real focus should be on India AND China, says Meera Sanyal.

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Chinese nationals in India anxious, fear backlash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wary of being identified, some said they had been reassured by their friends but were still apprehensive for themselves and their families. Adding to their anxiety was news of protests.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Modi announced a USD 14-million grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another USD 150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The Trump administration is reportedly moving ahead with its decision not to give work permits to the spouses of H-1B visa-holders, arguing that this displaces genuine American workers.

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Following their passion paid off for Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth with their fantasy sports platform Dream11 entering the unicorn club with a valuation of over $1 billion.

Why some Indian cities won't get smart!

Why some Indian cities won't get smart!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The Centre will grant Rs 500 crore for each of the smart cities.

India seeks US investments in power sector

India seeks US investments in power sector

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday made a high pitch for American investments in India's power sector.

'India ready for bilateral investment treaty talks with US'

'India ready for bilateral investment treaty talks with US'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The target of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2020 is doable, feels Anand Sharma.

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.

MBA at Panjab University

MBA at Panjab University

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Two-year full-time management at UBS, Panjab University.

Fans rejoice as Dhoni leads India for 200th time

Fans rejoice as Dhoni leads India for 200th time

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

People who were used to see him lead for 10 years were happy.

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Shashank Manohar has resigned according to reports.

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

Cricket Buzz: Ready for IPL-style women's T20?

Cricket Buzz: Ready for IPL-style women's T20?

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Top Indian and foreign players for one-off women's T20

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

China continues to hold out on fingering Pakistan as the 'mothership of terror,' declaring Masood Azhar a terrorist at the UN, and India's membership of the NSG, says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Experts fear multiple tax slabs and cess will complicate GST

Experts fear multiple tax slabs and cess will complicate GST

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

"At present, there are two main rate slabs under which sa majority of goods are covered -- five per cent and 12.5 per cent -- which will now increase to three (five per cent, 12 per cent and 18 per cent).Will this result in multiple litigations is anybody's guess."

'People from N India have the right to live in Maharashtra'

'People from N India have the right to live in Maharashtra'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

Chairman of Press Council of India Justice Markandey Katju has condemned the anti-migrant ideology of certain regional outfits like the Maharashtra Navanirmana Sena. "Those people who say that Biharis or UPites or south Indians should get out of Maharashtra are stating something totally unconstitutional," said Katju.

GST deadlock continues over high sea taxes

GST deadlock continues over high sea taxes

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The next meeting of the GST Council on January 16 would discuss the issue of jurisdiction over assessees as well as try to reach a finality on taxation of territorial waters

'Nadella, a perfect example of benefits of thoughtful immigration reform'

'Nadella, a perfect example of benefits of thoughtful immigration reform'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

America Inc tells Aziz Haniffa that Microsoft's new CEO validates what business leaders have long known - 'We need more Satyas travelling to the US'.

'India is not a country, it's a continent'

'India is not a country, it's a continent'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'This offers us many opportunities to meet people in different ways, and we will do this with full respect to India.'