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Telcos to be blamed for call drops? Not really, the issue is far deeper

Telcos to be blamed for call drops? Not really, the issue is far deeper

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

A bigger problem is that there is no clear definition of "call drops".

Why Trump is likely to embrace India

Why Trump is likely to embrace India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'India can rely on him to fight terrorism in all its forms, including Pakistan-sponsored outfits.'

Mobile phones don't cause cancer, says WHO

Mobile phones don't cause cancer, says WHO

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

India is not forthcoming in informing the people that mobile phones and towers pose no threat to health and they do not cause brain cancer, World Health Organization's Radiation and Environmental Health Unit's first coordinator Michael Repacholi said on Friday.

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Can mobile handsets biz better Modi's 'Make in India' plan?

Can mobile handsets biz better Modi's 'Make in India' plan?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

LCD displays could be produced in India in the near future.

'President Trump loves Hindus and India'

'President Trump loves Hindus and India'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'Foreign aid to Pakistan. Forget it, bye bye...' 'F-16s to Pakistan. Forget it.' Shalabh Kumar, the desi who knows Donald Trump best, speaks to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon for a 36-hour visit to India. On the agenda for day 1 of his whirlwind tour was the Sabarmati Ashram, the address to thousands at the Motera Stadium and then a lovely tour of one of the wonders of the world -- The Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are some of the best pictures of Day 1.

How world's largest cricket stadium came up in Motera

How world's largest cricket stadium came up in Motera

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The Motera stadium in Ahmedabad dominated the headlines as it is set to become the world's largest cricket stadium.

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Gruelling season awaits India with Proteas challenge in Cape Town

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The three-Test South Africa series is the first of a gruelling 2018-19 season that includes tours to England and Australia.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.

Rockefeller pledges $75 mn to light up 1,000 villages

Rockefeller pledges $75 mn to light up 1,000 villages

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The Smart Power model is an innovative way to deliver clean energy.

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Up to 95 per cent of units in the Noida-Greater Noida mega industrial zone are currently shut.

Reliance Q1 net rises 6.8%; consumer businesses contribute a third of margins

Reliance Q1 net rises 6.8%; consumer businesses contribute a third of margins

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Reliance reported record pre-tax profit from its retail and telecom businesses. The two now account for nearly 32 per cent of EBITDA, up from close to 25 per cent previously.

Statue of Unity among Time's 'greatest places in the world'

Statue of Unity among Time's 'greatest places in the world'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The Time list also includes Zakouma National Park in Chad, Red Sea Mountain Trail in Egypt, Newseum in Washington, The Shed in New York City, the Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths in Iceland, Six Senses Hotel in Bhutan, Leopard Hill in Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya and the Pohoiki in Isaac Hale Beach Park in Hawaii.

What India can learn from Odisha

What India can learn from Odisha

Rediff.com25 May 2019

'Evacuation' has been key to disaster management in Odisha. The aim is to achieve zero casualty.

Gurpreet named captain for India's game against Puerto Rico

Gurpreet named captain for India's game against Puerto Rico

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

India's national football coach Stephen Constantine on Friday anointed towering goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu as captain for Saturday's international friendly against higher-ranked Puerto Rico at the suburban Andheri Sports Complex ground in Mumbai. "Gurpreet Singh Sandhu will captain the team on Saturday against Puerto Rico," Constantine announced at the fag end of the pre-match media conference to give a huge boost to the 24-year-old, one of the youngest players to lead the national football team.

Chinese troops training Pak Army along border with India says intel

Chinese troops training Pak Army along border with India says intel

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Indian security agencies have learnt that Chinese troops are training Pakistan Army personnel right across the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Can Gujarat's GIFT city be Asia's next financial hub?

Can Gujarat's GIFT city be Asia's next financial hub?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'GIFT City is now on a growth trajectory,' says Tapan Ray, MD and group CEO, GIFT City, 'The time has come for the GIFT City to take the big leap and emerge as the next financial hub of Asia.'

China's Citic Telecom eyes undersea cable JV with Reliance Comm

China's Citic Telecom eyes undersea cable JV with Reliance Comm

Rediff.com22 May 2014

If completed, the 50-50 joint venture would value Reliance Communications' cable assets at $1 billion, the newspaper said, adding Citic Telecom beat out two other bidders from West Asia earlier this month.

You can buy now, pay later for RIL's rights issue

You can buy now, pay later for RIL's rights issue

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Reliance Industries shareholders will have to pay only 25 per cent for subscribing to the company's mega Rs 53,125-crore rights issue, and the balance will have to be paid in two instalments in May and November next year, the company said.

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

GIFT is a financial centre almost entirely devoid of bankers and, indeed, of people.

'A man with a very large heart': Congress leaders remember Vajpayee

'A man with a very large heart': Congress leaders remember Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Offering his condolences to Vajpayee's family and admirers, Rahul Gandhi said the former prime minister was loved and respected by millions.

Leading Indian businessmen part of Dubai forum

Leading Indian businessmen part of Dubai forum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The formation of the Indian Business Leaders Forum was announced on Sunday by India Trade & Exhibition Centre Middle East established in Sharjah with the mandate from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

India's Shakespearean love affair

India's Shakespearean love affair

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

When it comes to celebrating William Shakespeare, can India be far behind?

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Wolf Call: Why this endangered species howls less

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Studying wolves' howls could reveal how human language evolved.

Reliance to use 3/4th of rights issue to repay debt

Reliance to use 3/4th of rights issue to repay debt

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The company expects net proceeds of Rs 53,036.13 crore from the rights issue that opens on May 20 and closes on June 3.

6 business deals among 9-billion pound Indo-UK pact

6 business deals among 9-billion pound Indo-UK pact

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Vodafone to invest 1.3-billion pounds in upgrading and expanding its network in India.

'Modi hai to mumkin hai': Congress, BJP spar after Nirav Modi spotted in UK

'Modi hai to mumkin hai': Congress, BJP spar after Nirav Modi spotted in UK

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'It seems PM Modi is running a bank fraudsters settlement company for the likes of Nirav Modi'

The other e-commerce

The other e-commerce

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

What will it take to get India's poor broadband penetration to be seen as a problem and not as a condition, thus enabling real, serious e-commerce to take off in India?

Hemant Kanoria: The man behind Srei's success

Hemant Kanoria: The man behind Srei's success

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Hemant Kanoria tells Niraj Bhatt why understanding the dynamics of the borrower's business is critical for the lender.

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

How serious is China about investing in India?

How serious is China about investing in India?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Another sobering number is that the total Chinese investment in India in the past 10 years amounts to $400 million.

IS failed in India despite large Muslim population: Rajnath

IS failed in India despite large Muslim population: Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

He said 90 IS sympathisers had been arrested across the country.

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Switzerland has been named the happiest country in the world.

Nirav Modi's extradition request sent to court; ED, CBI to leave for London

Nirav Modi's extradition request sent to court; ED, CBI to leave for London

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The move takes the process of extraditing and bringing back Nirav Modi to face the law in India to the next stage, the sources said.

20 key predictions for India and the world in 2016

20 key predictions for India and the world in 2016

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Shankar Acharya gives ten predictions on key politico-economic developments in the world and ten for India.

The 'invisible observer': Ravinder Takkar takes charge of Vodafone Idea

The 'invisible observer': Ravinder Takkar takes charge of Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A Vodafone Group insider with more than 25 years in the telco across geographies, he's like the eyes and ears of the multinational in India.

RIL rights issue oversubscribed 1.59 times

RIL rights issue oversubscribed 1.59 times

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

In the rights issue, the company is offering one share for every 15 shares held at Rs 1,257. The rights shares are expected to be listed on the BSE and NSE on or around June 12.

RIL plans to form new arm for digital initiatives

RIL plans to form new arm for digital initiatives

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The new entity will continue to work on technologies in areas like healthcare and education, while also looking at next-gen competencies like artificial intelligence, Blockchain, virtual and augmented reality, among others.

'Whatever I have is because of India'

'Whatever I have is because of India'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'15, 17 years back we were not even in existence in the US. Today nearly 1/3 of prescriptions written comes from India.' 'India is showing that in a very competitive environment -- like the US and Europe -- our industry is doing very well.'