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'I Hope We Don't Get A Bubble Too Soon'

'I Hope We Don't Get A Bubble Too Soon'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'China is struggling to get out of its property bubble.' 'Japan took 35 years to walk out of its equity bubble.' 'Bubbles can be difficult to forecast.'

That's comfort: Rs 2 crore for KCR's China flight

That's comfort: Rs 2 crore for KCR's China flight

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The CM is slated to attend the meeting of the 'New Champions 2015' being organised by the Switzerland-based World Economic Forum at Dalian in China.

IITians urged to be job creators rather than job seekers

IITians urged to be job creators rather than job seekers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The youth have to turn into entrepreneurs if India's massive demographic dividend is to be taken advantage of: Smriti Irani.

Modi to woo global investors at WEF meet in Davos

Modi to woo global investors at WEF meet in Davos

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Infrastructure, manufacturing and telecom are understood to be among the focus sectors

IMF country head bullish on India

IMF country head bullish on India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Kalpana Kochhar, country head-India of the International Monetary Fund, says it is 'very difficult not to be bullish on India'

Eurozone showing signs of recovery; but crisis far from over

Eurozone showing signs of recovery; but crisis far from over

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Speaking on Friday at the 44th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, warned that while the Eurozone was showing strong signs of recovery, the crisis was far from over.

After China setback, Apple is keen to woo Indian govt

After China setback, Apple is keen to woo Indian govt

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu is slated to meet senior executives of Apple on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos later this month.

India promises 'no favour, no fear' business regime

India promises 'no favour, no fear' business regime

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Promising to make doing business more attractive, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has assured investors that they can work in India without fear or favour.

Going digital is a necessity now: TCS chief

Going digital is a necessity now: TCS chief

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Betting big on the 'Internet of Things' as the third major wave in technology space, IT major TCS' chief N Chandrasekaran has said that going digital was no more an option, but a default now.

Maharashtra to be most attractive biz destination in India: CM

Maharashtra to be most attractive biz destination in India: CM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Looking to attract foreign investors to Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised them easier business environment and faster clearances as he works towards making his state the most preferred destination within India for investors.

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Roshni, also a trained classical musician, came on the board of HCL Technologies in 2013 and was vice chairperson. Shiv Nadar would continue to be MD of the company with designation as chief strategy officer.

Belgian King recalls days as backpacker in Bengal

Belgian King recalls days as backpacker in Bengal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Belgium's King Phillippe on Friday recalled his long association with India during a lunch he hosted for President Pranab Mukherjee, including time spent in the Indian leader's home state of West Bengal as a young backpacker.

Trump finally admits he sometimes tweets while in bed

Trump finally admits he sometimes tweets while in bed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The US president explained his use of the social media app, saying: "I call it a modern day form of communication, okay?

IMF lowers India growth estimate to 4.8% for 2019

IMF lowers India growth estimate to 4.8% for 2019

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath also said the pickup in global growth for 2020 remains highly uncertain as it relies on improved growth outcomes for stressed economies like Argentina, Iran, and Turkey and for under-performing emerging and developing economies such as Brazil, India, and Mexico.

AI framework to be presented by July: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

AI framework to be presented by July: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Calling out the need for a global consultative approach towards the creation of regulations around artificial intelligence (AI), Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for information technology, said India has taken the lead in framing such regulations. He also stated that these frameworks will be presented by June-July this year. "India has taken the lead in creating this draft paper.

WEF Summit begins in Davos

WEF Summit begins in Davos

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The World Economic Forum's five-day annual summit began in Davos this evening amid hopes of recovery in global economy and a time of renewed terror threats after recent strikes in France and other parts of globe.

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a 'natural by-product' of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with 'corruption, casteism and communalism' having no place in our national life.

Larry Kudlow to be Trump's new economic adviser

Larry Kudlow to be Trump's new economic adviser

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Kudlow, who served as Trump's informal economic adviser during the 2016 campaign, is a well-known conservative voice.

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development: WEF

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development: WEF

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

India has been ranked very low, mostly in the bottom half, globally on most of the parameters for inclusive growth and development even as it fares much better internationally when it come to business and political ethics.

IT job market to be stable till 2020, says WEF study

IT job market to be stable till 2020, says WEF study

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

However, the demand for traditional IT work might decline.

'In 2017, India was the fastest-growing market globally'

'In 2017, India was the fastest-growing market globally'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The number of high net worth individuals grew 20.4 per cent to 2.63 lakh people, while their collective wealth grew 21 per cent to over $1 trillion.

India, China going through 'unprecedented' situation: Jaishankar

India, China going through 'unprecedented' situation: Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Speaking at a virtual conference of the World Economic Forum, the external affairs minister, at the same time, said the border row happens to be one part of the larger issue of how India and China adjust to each other when both are rising.

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Rediff.com18 May 2021

A jump in infections has stoked alarm amid a shortage of medical staff and hospital beds in some areas of Tokyo

Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov ahead of G20 meet

Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov ahead of G20 meet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov focusing on the Ukraine conflict, bilateral ties and issues relating to the G20 foreign ministers' meeting.

Australia to enhance economic ties with India

Australia to enhance economic ties with India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Australia on Monday reiterated support to Indian viewpoint that world financial decision-making forums must be democratic and representative, and sought to enhance trade links between the two countries.

Tokyo Olympics chief retracts sexist comments, refuses to resign

Tokyo Olympics chief retracts sexist comments, refuses to resign

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

hashtag 'Mori, please resign' was trending on Twitter in Japan

Days before budget, Jaitley flies to US for medical checkup

Days before budget, Jaitley flies to US for medical checkup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

This is Jaitley's first overseas visit since his kidney ailment was confirmed in April last year.

What new UK PM Keir Starmer's win means for India

What new UK PM Keir Starmer's win means for India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'What my Labour government will seek with India is a relationship based on our shared values of democracy and aspiration. That will seek a free trade agreement (FTA), we share that ambition, but also a new strategic partnership for global security, climate security, economic security'

Look at ancient traditions with new perspective: Murmu in maiden R Day address

Look at ancient traditions with new perspective: Murmu in maiden R Day address

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

G20 is an ideal platform to discuss and find solutions to "most pressing" problems such as global warming and climate change which affect the poor most, President Droupadi Murmu said in her maiden address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day.

Indo-China experts discuss economic issues

Indo-China experts discuss economic issues

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Amid the booming India-China trade, entrepreneurs and experts from both sides discussed bilateral relations and the potential for increased cooperation under the WTO framework, especially in industrial, scientific and technological areas.

Look, who all are supporting India's financial inclusion drive

Look, who all are supporting India's financial inclusion drive

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

USAID looks forward to working with each to make financial inclusion a long-lasting and sustainable reality in India.

Jaishankar meets US officials, discusses security ties

Jaishankar meets US officials, discusses security ties

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and held a productive conversation with him on deepening bilateral defence cooperation, including in the co-production of defence articles, and exchanged perspectives on a variety of security issues.

Modi justifies his Davos trip, says it is a 'good opportunity'

Modi justifies his Davos trip, says it is a 'good opportunity'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

It is natural that the world wants to talk directly to India and the world wants to hear directly from the horse's mouth about India's policies and potential. It matters if you hear it from the leader: Modi

China's imports to exceed $1,000 bn in 3 years

China's imports to exceed $1,000 bn in 3 years

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

China will import over $1,000 billion worth of goods in the next three years, generating huge business opportunities for the rest of the world, Commerce Minister Lu Fuyuan said on Tuesday.

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Modi government finds itself in a contradiction of its own making. It has encouraged pro-Russian, Westophobic public sentiment while setting strategic policy that's exactly the opposite, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Achhe din is here! India 39th most competitive economy in the world

Achhe din is here! India 39th most competitive economy in the world

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

On the index, India has a score of 4.52 while that of Switzerland is 5.81

India's richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam

India's richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The richest one per cent in India now own more than 40 per cent of the country's total wealth, while the bottom half of the population together share just 3 per cent of wealth, a new study showed on Monday.

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Indian society may be more advanced than we think it is, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

G-7 must support India's efforts in combating climate change: Modi

G-7 must support India's efforts in combating climate change: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Asserting that India's dedication to climate commitments is evident from its performance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoped that rich countries of G-7 will support India's efforts in combating climate change and invited them to tap the huge market for clean energy technologies emerging in the country. In his remarks at the session on 'Investing in a better Future: Climate, Energy, Health' at G7 Summit, Modi highlighted India's track record and said it has achieved the target of 40 per cent energy-capacity from non-fossil sources nine years before time. "The target of 10 per cent ethanol-blending in petrol has been achieved 5 months before time.

6 most admired business leaders

6 most admired business leaders

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Elon Musk is one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs.