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Why NOW is a good time to apply to a US university

Why NOW is a good time to apply to a US university

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The variety of options combined with global student mix makes it an apt destination for international students.

Rupee hits a new 2016 low as foreign investors pull out $ 5 bn in Nov

Rupee hits a new 2016 low as foreign investors pull out $ 5 bn in Nov

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Frantic dollar demand from corporates along with an aggressive hedging strategy adopted by importers in the wake of the currency volatility predominately took a toll on the domestic unit despite moves by the central bank to stabilise the currency.

Weak global cues, India services PMI drag markets

Weak global cues, India services PMI drag markets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.

Meet the 5 richest MPs

Meet the 5 richest MPs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

A mix of industrialists and businessmen, who have inherited riches or rose from humble backgrounds and even endured boom and bust cycles, the top five MPs are illustrative of how the political stock of the wealthy is increasing rapidly.

Gold rebounds from 4-month low on global cues, jewellers' buying

Gold rebounds from 4-month low on global cues, jewellers' buying

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Silver followed suit and traded higher by Rs 200 at Rs 34,200/kg.

Rupee halts 2-day winning run, drops 16 paise to 67.07

Rupee halts 2-day winning run, drops 16 paise to 67.07

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Good foreign capital inflows failed to restrict the rupee's fall against the dollar

Winsome Diamonds in death wheeze: Auditors

Winsome Diamonds in death wheeze: Auditors

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The auditors have discovered lack of confirmation of balances from 14 overseas buyers as claimed by Winsome Diamonds.

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.

Facebook pours water on Ambani's 'data is oil' analogy

Facebook pours water on Ambani's 'data is oil' analogy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'No analogy is perfect, but a better liquid to liken data to is water, with the global internet like a great borderless ocean of currents and tides,' Facebook's vice-president, global affairs and communications, Nick Clegg, said in New Delhi.

Sensex, Nifty jump over 1%; post third weekly gain

Sensex, Nifty jump over 1%; post third weekly gain

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Rise in crude oil price and rally in global equities aided the sentiment

Rupee gains on corporate dollar sales; higher shares

Rupee gains on corporate dollar sales; higher shares

Rediff.com6 May 2014

In New York market, the dollar was little changed against major rivals yesterday as investors continued to comb through economic data and speeches from central bank officials to get a better sense of when the Federal Reserve could begin to raise interest rates.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Clean energy: US to place investment officer in India

Clean energy: US to place investment officer in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

To mobilise private capital in the clean energy sector, the US has agreed to place a field investment officer in India apart from hosting a series of events to overcome strategic barriers in accelerating institutional and private financing.

A dummy's guide to Bitcoin

A dummy's guide to Bitcoin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Rajesh Bhayani highlights all that you need to know about the online currency.

'Markets will be fine if BJP forms a minority government'

'Markets will be fine if BJP forms a minority government'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The stocks could tank more than what it did after the United Progressive Alliance-1 came to power in 2004, as the market has not yet priced in a Bharatiya Janata Party defeat, says Raj Bhatt.

Rupee at 3-month high of 61.08 versus dollar

Rupee at 3-month high of 61.08 versus dollar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Overseas funds have also become strong buyers of debt, with net purchases of $5.6 billion so far this year.

Markets end flat amid range bound trades

Markets end flat amid range bound trades

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Sensex ended up 11 points at 25,561 and the 50-share Nifty gained 16 points to end at 7,640.

More facts on Rafale deal will be out soon: Rahul

More facts on Rafale deal will be out soon: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The political row over the Rafale deal intensified on Tuesday with the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party trading barbs over it.

Rupee ends above 68-level, drops 22 paise

Rupee ends above 68-level, drops 22 paise

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Increased month-end demand for the US currency from importers put pressure on the rupee

Rupee tumbles 20 paise on buoyant dollar, capital outflows

Rupee tumbles 20 paise on buoyant dollar, capital outflows

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Heavy offloading by foreign portfolio investors also weighed on the rupee

Rupee ends 4 paise higher at 65.27 against USD

Rupee ends 4 paise higher at 65.27 against USD

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The RBI fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 65.2525 and for the euro at 72.1954.

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

It was an extraordinary turnaround for an Olympics that was expected to be held without major issues by a country known for public safety and economic stability. It also revealed a fatal miscalculation by Japanese and IOC officials of public sentiment at a time of heightened fears over the coronavirus.

India's confident investors ready for a Fed rate hike

India's confident investors ready for a Fed rate hike

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

India was less directly affected by the Chinese stock market rout and yuan devaluation that battered currencies and markets in the region.

Markets end flat ahead of Rail Budget, F&O expiry

Markets end flat ahead of Rail Budget, F&O expiry

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex and the 50-share Nifty ended flat at the mark of 29,008 and 8,767 respectively.

Rupee ends 15 paise higher at 66.32

Rupee ends 15 paise higher at 66.32

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Weakness in the dollar against some currencies supported the rupee.

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Modi and Trump will meet at 1.20 am (IST) following which they will have delegation talks and then a dinner.

Green concerns cloud govt's divestment drive

Green concerns cloud govt's divestment drive

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Some overseas investors refuse to be part of roadshows, citing environment risks

Chidambaram sent to 4-day CBI custody till Aug 26

Chidambaram sent to 4-day CBI custody till Aug 26

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"Considering the facts and circumstances, I am of the view that police custody is justified," the judge said.

India needs brain drain!

India needs brain drain!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.

RBI policy fails to cheer markets; Sensex ends flat

RBI policy fails to cheer markets; Sensex ends flat

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 12 points at 28,517 while the 50-share Nifty ended nearly unchanged at 8,660.

Rupee bounces back from record low to close at 60.88

Rupee bounces back from record low to close at 60.88

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The local currency opened higher at 61.20 a dollar from the previous close of 61.30 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market.

Rupee jumps 8 paise to end at one-week high

Rupee jumps 8 paise to end at one-week high

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

In line with rally in stocks, the Indian rupee on Monday appreciated for the second straight session and closed with a eight paise gain at a one-week high of 61.36 against the Greenback.

Will Supreme Court assign black money cases to CBI?

Will Supreme Court assign black money cases to CBI?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The Supreme Court has not only exposed the BJP government's intentions, it has also questioned the government's credibility, which is a serious blow, says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com

Markets end in the green led by index heavyweights

Markets end in the green led by index heavyweights

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Maruti Suzuki, Asian Paints, L&T, ONGC and Infosys have gained between 1%-1.5%.

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The money was paid to Mallya in two tranches in his offshore accounts.

Trump impact: Net worth of India's tech billionaires eroded

Trump impact: Net worth of India's tech billionaires eroded

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

IT stocks have dropped about 3 per cent in the days since the Donald Trump administration took first steps toward visa reform and all of India's highest-profile technology tycoons have seen their net worth eroded. Saritha Rai reports.

Chinese brokers woken from global dreams by market emergency

Chinese brokers woken from global dreams by market emergency

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Chinese brokers had been looking to use some of the cash they raised this year to expand their global reach

Rupee sees worst single-day fall in over a month

Rupee sees worst single-day fall in over a month

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Forex dealers said strengthening of dollar against other currencies in the global market also put pressure on the rupee but a higher opening of the domestic equity market limited the fall.

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

Rediff.com14 May 2017

China will also set up 50 joint laboratories with countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative to enhance cooperation on innovation.

What the economy needs: Painful medium-term steps

What the economy needs: Painful medium-term steps

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

''Even without major reforms, with a business as usual scenario, and with current inflation trends, we should be clocking around 11 to 12 per cent nominal growth.' 'That is not happening and is a source of worry,' Rathin Roy tells Arup Roychoudhury.