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Aam aadmi should also be able to fly business class: Kejriwal

Aam aadmi should also be able to fly business class: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stoutly defended himself against the opposition's criticism of him travelling abroad in business class, saying that it was his dream for India that an 'aam aadmi' should also be able to travel the same way.

7 reasons why Modi's visit to China was different

7 reasons why Modi's visit to China was different

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Unlike in the past, Modi made candid, frank and direct remarks on his hosts by suggesting that the Chinese side is holding back on further improving relations, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Healthy for Anant Ambani to have lost so much weight so soon?

Healthy for Anant Ambani to have lost so much weight so soon?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It is said he worked towards losing weight in natural and safe ways.

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The news of Bengaluru-based IMA cheating thousands once again underlines the need for investors to steer clear of unregulated deposit schemes. The most important sign of a Ponzi scheme is the promise of exorbitant returns and so investors must ask how the promoter expects to earn the kind of return he is promising, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'The Modi government is about privatising profits and nationalising losses.'

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

A 29-year old Pakistani man was on Tuesday sentenced to 40 years in prison by a United States court for plotting terror attacks with Al-Qaeda that targeted a crowded shopping centre in England and the New York City subway system.

Bearish markets? Here's how you can still gain

Bearish markets? Here's how you can still gain

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Even US equities are now back to end-2014 levels.

Where the health of Ayushman Bharat is in a shambles

Where the health of Ayushman Bharat is in a shambles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

From coming up with the correct list of beneficiaries to finding enough people to work as Ayushman Mitras to generating awareness about the scheme - many things need to fall in place before it can be successfully launched in a few days.

Five Indian-Americans in Forbes list of US' richest

Five Indian-Americans in Forbes list of US' richest

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Five Indian-Americans have been named among the 400 richest people in the US by Forbes, a list topped by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for the 21st year in a row with a net worth of $81 billion.

Jobs, cash and other Indian headaches

Jobs, cash and other Indian headaches

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Is it time to take a relook at our economic theories? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Demographic dividend or impending catastrophe?

Demographic dividend or impending catastrophe?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

No country has grown without educating its people. India's shameful lag in primary and secondary education has persisted for several decades, and the crisis in higher education is now threatening a social and political calamity, says Ashoka Mody.

BJP rejects reports of Shah promising Ram Temple before 2019

BJP rejects reports of Shah promising Ram Temple before 2019

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

In a tweet, the party said Ram Temple was not on the agenda of Shah during his one-day trip to Hyderabad.

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Indians must remember that Pakistanis hate losing to India, at war or in cricket, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Expert tips to crack the GRE

Expert tips to crack the GRE

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In an online chat with readers, Jason Baran, spokesperson for the GRE programme at Educational Testing Service (ETS) addressed queries related to the entrance exam and offered crucial advice.

Once upon a time in India Inc...

Once upon a time in India Inc...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The list of corporations publishing biographies has lengthened steadily as companies have realised the effectiveness of story telling as a brand building tool. Kanika Datta investigates the rising trend.

Digital expansion helps rich more than poor

Digital expansion helps rich more than poor

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The number of Internet users has more than tripled in a decade.

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'When we say we want to increase pension participation, do we want to increase participation through the savings route?' 'Or do we want people to save in specific pension products?' asks Renuka Sane.

Economic revival? Govt, RBI must work in tandem

Economic revival? Govt, RBI must work in tandem

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Both the government and RBI have to complement each other if the economy has to revive quickly.

How does a falling rupee affect you?

How does a falling rupee affect you?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

There are some advantages of a falling rupee.

Is Election Commission ready for 2019 polls?

Is Election Commission ready for 2019 polls?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The poll watchdog faces two Heruclean tasks -- to produce over a million VVPATs in time for the 2019 elections and also iron out manufacturing tweaks in the machines which are already in use.

The Nuclear Security Summit ignored Pakistan's threat

The Nuclear Security Summit ignored Pakistan's threat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Pakistan has been successful in convincing the rest of the world that the Pakistani nuclear terrorists are meant to target only India. This is myopia at its worst,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Stronger rupee a risk to future corporate earnings

Stronger rupee a risk to future corporate earnings

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Corporate India's earnings in the past two quarters were largely driven by the rupee's sharp fall versus the dollar in the second quarter of this financial year.

Should you invest in passive funds?

Should you invest in passive funds?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Why the case for investing in passive funds is becoming stronger.

Five game-changers in the Budget

Five game-changers in the Budget

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

This Budget signals a shift from a hand-out to a hand-up economy.

How to abolish extreme poverty: A few important tips

How to abolish extreme poverty: A few important tips

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

India could gain four times over by winding up dysfunctional subsidies.

Urjit Patel's resignation is no calamity

Urjit Patel's resignation is no calamity

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'India's economic fundamentals are much too strong to be affected by his resignation,' says B S Raghavan.

Infosys might make Finacle separate subsidiary in de-merger plan

Infosys might make Finacle separate subsidiary in de-merger plan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Debate on, as part of wider plan to have products & platforms business as another unit.

'Rs 77,000 cr bank loan fraud took place under Modi'

'Rs 77,000 cr bank loan fraud took place under Modi'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'Last year, Rs 20,000 crore was ripped off from the banking system.' 'The situation has deteriorated under the Modi government.'

NEET, JEE to be conducted online, twice a year

NEET, JEE to be conducted online, twice a year

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The students can appear both the times in NEET and the best of the two scores would be taken in account for admission, the minister said. NEET is conducted for admissions to medical institutions across the country.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Mother Who'd Never Been A Mother

Sheena Bora Trial: The Mother Who'd Never Been A Mother

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

One couldn't help feeling a certain melancholy viewing these now vagrant documents and photographs that would never be rightfully cherished. The pictures spoke to you. They offered slices of extinguished lives. They breathed sadness too, for what could have been and will never be. The sweet promises that Life made and insolently, arrogantly never kept.

Bandhan finds that banking licence comes with challenges

Bandhan finds that banking licence comes with challenges

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

From zeroing in on the best means for stake dilution to moving beyond microfinance, Bandhan navigates a tough path. Namrata Acharya reports.

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Lessons to ensure a safer future for Indian farmers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Commercial banks are also expected to be soft on loan repayments and restructure the loans, if not write them off.

How the Web lost its innocence

How the Web lost its innocence

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Ajit Balakrishnan on how the Web could return to its original egalitarian goals.

'St Stephen's 99% cut-off wrong at several levels'

'St Stephen's 99% cut-off wrong at several levels'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Shashi Tharoor, an alumnus of the college and Member of Parliament, talks to Ritika Bhatia about the marking system that leads to such anomalies as well as the future of higher education in the country.

Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky

Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Over the last few days there has been a constant scrutiny over Facebook having access to your SMS. Buried within the latest update for Facebook's Android app is a feature that is causing growing concern among some users.

The Women Who Made A Difference

The Women Who Made A Difference

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.

How Lenskart plans to make you 'look good, feel good'

How Lenskart plans to make you 'look good, feel good'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

With Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador, will Lenskart be able to steer customers away from local opticians and keep them loyal?

India slips in Global Networked Readiness Index

India slips in Global Networked Readiness Index

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

At 89th, India is the lowest-ranked among the BRICS.

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Banking and IT lead; see September hiring rise 52%, 34% y-o-y, respectively.