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Unpaused: Naya Safar Review

Unpaused: Naya Safar Review

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Unpaused: Naya Safar holds on to a light-at-the-end-of-a-tunnel thought and looks at the pandemic-afflicted people from all walks of life through the prism of optimism in five poignant stories, notes Sukanya Verma.

Despite sluggish economy, start-up valuations, funding continue to soar

Despite sluggish economy, start-up valuations, funding continue to soar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Even at early stage, start-ups are raising more money faster owing to the rise of a lot of specialised early-stage VCs and emergence of seed-stage programmes.

PM's rally in Kolkata on Sunday, suspense over Mithun's presence

PM's rally in Kolkata on Sunday, suspense over Mithun's presence

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will sharpen Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign for the high-octane assembly elections in West Bengal with a mega rally at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata on Sunday.

Localised lockdowns worry home appliance, auto firms

Localised lockdowns worry home appliance, auto firms

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Durable goods companies and retailers say online sales won't compensate for the fall in offline sales.

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year (double-digit increase for most automobile companies.

India's exports to China to grow at 14% by 2030, says HSBC

India's exports to China to grow at 14% by 2030, says HSBC

Rediff.com28 May 2015

According to HSBC, India's current account deficit is expected to narrow from 1.1 per cent of GDP in 2014 to 0.6 per cent in 2015.

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'I cannot be confined to just one or two kinds of music.'

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Even as Chinese troops continue squatting on territory that we claim as our own -- this was the lowest allocation for defence in percentage terms since the 1950s, reveals Ajai Shukla.

Sensex, Nifty end at record highs; Infosys rallies 5%

Sensex, Nifty end at record highs; Infosys rallies 5%

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel, HUL, M&M, Tata Steel, PowerGrid and Tech Mahindra too ended with gains on the BSE.

India Inc hiring sentiment improved for Q3, FY'12: Survey

India Inc hiring sentiment improved for Q3, FY'12: Survey

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Indian employers are more upbeat about hiring during the October-December quarter of FY2012 than they were in the third quarter a year ago, says a survey by MyHiringClub.com.

'India can rise when job seekers turn job creators'

'India can rise when job seekers turn job creators'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

A good entrepreneur can always find opportunity, even in adversity

India Inc optimistic, says survey

India Inc optimistic, says survey

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Defeat Pakistan's Strategy To Destabilise J&K

Defeat Pakistan's Strategy To Destabilise J&K

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Terrorism has to be fought at its root of origination. Today we are just removing cobwebs but not killing the spider, asserts counter-insurgency expert Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Does it make sense for anyone to buy Air India?

Does it make sense for anyone to buy Air India?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

With a debt of several thousand crore rupees, there's no chance the government can attract any buyer unless it cleans up the balance sheet, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Iyer could make way for returning Raina in 1st T20I

Iyer could make way for returning Raina in 1st T20I

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Bowler Jaydev Unadkat in another player to watch out for as the three-match series in the shortest format kicks off in Johannesburg on Sunday

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.

India's business confidence index slips to 4-quarter low of 58.2: Ficci report

India's business confidence index slips to 4-quarter low of 58.2: Ficci report

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

A majority of the respondents said that demonetisation is a positive step towards curbing black money and corruption from the economy, the move did have an impact on their sales.

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Harshvardhan Kapoor's vigilante film, Bhavesh Joshi, made Sukanya Verma look back at Bollywood's original vigilante and Harshvardhan's father, Anil Kapoor, in and as Mr India, which released on May 25, 1987.

What hockey team need to do at Rio to be medal contender...

What hockey team need to do at Rio to be medal contender...

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Their recent impressive showings have raised serious expectations from the national men's hockey team in the Olympics and it's chief coach Roelant Oltmans said if his wards can give their best in every match, India stand a good chance of finishing in the podium in Rio.

Team India still in quandary over Playing XI ahead of Lord's Test

Team India still in quandary over Playing XI ahead of Lord's Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

With 36 different playing XIs in as many Tests under Kohli's captaincy, the Indian line-up is begging for some consistency.

Hyundai Creta on top as Indians pick SUVs in a big way

Hyundai Creta on top as Indians pick SUVs in a big way

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

What explains India's love affair with SUVs? They are not exactly "value for money" -- the watchword for brands across segments -- nor always practical. Is it for the badge value? Or the butch imagery associated with SUVs? Maybe both, says Alokananda Chakraborty.

Sensex ends 66 points higher; auto, bank stocks tank

Sensex ends 66 points higher; auto, bank stocks tank

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, NTPC, HDFC twins, PowerGrid and ONGC, rising up to 4.60 per cent.

Sensex gains for 3rd session on robust global cues

Sensex gains for 3rd session on robust global cues

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack were Tata Motors, ONGC, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank and Vedanta -- rising up to 2.71 per cent.

India likely to see 5.6% growth in investment, says Citigroup

India likely to see 5.6% growth in investment, says Citigroup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Similarly, the wide-based 50-issue CNX Nifty of the NSE jumped 109.30 points, or 1.46 per cent, to end above 7,500-mark for the first time at 7,583.40.

India moving in right direction on GST, says Panagariya

India moving in right direction on GST, says Panagariya

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

India moving in right direction on GST, says Panagariya.

For Jet Air staff, it's 'light at the end of the tunnel'

For Jet Air staff, it's 'light at the end of the tunnel'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Jet's staff strength stands whittled down to around 4,000, with many former employees having joined airlines in India and abroad.

Q2 will have little to cheer job seekers

Q2 will have little to cheer job seekers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Only 13 per cent employers in India have hiring plans in the July-Septermber quarter, says a survey.

Will India's young turks make it count in Sri Lanka?

Will India's young turks make it count in Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

For all those who are likely to get a game, there will be just one target -- to make most of their chances as some of them might not get too many with just about 16 months left for the 50-overs World Cup.

Top 5 fuel-efficient scooters in India

Top 5 fuel-efficient scooters in India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

If you are looking for a comfortable ride on bustling Indian roads without having to worry about fuel average, we have got these five options for you.

Services sector activity returns to growth on surging orders: PMI

Services sector activity returns to growth on surging orders: PMI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

New businesses have been secured from the public and private sectors, as well as domestic and international markets.

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

He is meeting stalwarts such as Google's Eric E Schmidt, Carlyle's David M Rubenstein, Cargill's David W MacLennan, MasterCard's Ajay Banga, and Pepsico's Indra Nooyi.

Post Vibrant Gujarat, MSMEs eye larger pie in aerospace, defence

Post Vibrant Gujarat, MSMEs eye larger pie in aerospace, defence

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The defence and aerospace sectors have seen at least over Rs 10,000 crore worth of MoUs being signed during the summit.

Manufacturing sector growth gains momentum in May

Manufacturing sector growth gains momentum in May

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

This is the 22nd consecutive month that the manufacturing PMI has remained above the 50-point mark.

Cisco sets up $40 mn India fund for early-stage cos

Cisco sets up $40 mn India fund for early-stage cos

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Upbeat on the rapidly evolving entrepreneurial environment in the country, Cisco has created a $40 million (over Rs 240 crore) fund, a first by the networking solutions giant in any of its present geographies.

Serum Institute to keep 200 mn doses of Covid vaccine ready by Jan

Serum Institute to keep 200 mn doses of Covid vaccine ready by Jan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'SII has started stockpiling the vaccine and now has roughly 40 million doses ready. It is using some of the capacities it had for under development products for the COVID-19 vaccine and by January we will have a capacity to make 100 million doses per month and a stockpile of 200 million doses.'

PHOTOS: After thrashing WI, batting untested, says Dhoni

PHOTOS: After thrashing WI, batting untested, says Dhoni

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

After an easy victory over the West Indies in Mirpur on Sunday, the Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was in an upbeat mood.

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

While industry is upbeat, start-ups in the space sector are finding it difficult to cater to the demand due to a lack of funding, issues related to policy like foreign funding, intellectual property, etc, and a lack of support in testing.

India Inc high on optimism for 2003

India Inc high on optimism for 2003

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

Foreign portfolio investors rekindle love affair with Indian markets

Foreign portfolio investors rekindle love affair with Indian markets

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

So far in 2019, India has been one of the highest recipients of foreign flows among Asian and Emerging Market (EM) economies

Q3 PC sales in India cross 1 million mark

Q3 PC sales in India cross 1 million mark

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Notebooks sales surge; peripherals market vibrant; Q4 sales expected to be buoyant.