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5 reasons why economic recovery will be slow

5 reasons why economic recovery will be slow

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Risk aversion is currently a dominant depressant to economic recovery, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic advisor to the Government of India.

10 nations facing a severe financial crunch

10 nations facing a severe financial crunch

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Finance plays a key role in bringing the ambitious growth plans of dynamic businesses to life.

Govt has prepared revival plan for Air India

Govt has prepared revival plan for Air India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Air India has planned to monetise its unutilised and surplus immovable real estate assets over the next few years.

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Myneni lose but India still in hunt for finals

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Myneni lose but India still in hunt for finals

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Rohan Bopanna and Saketh Myneni lost the do-or-die doubles rubber against Serbia as India conceded an unassailable 0-3 lead to lose the Davis World Group Play-off tie, in Kraljevo, Serbia on Saturday.

Shake-up in Motown rankings as consumers shift gear

Shake-up in Motown rankings as consumers shift gear

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Even as some automakers limp, others charge ahead.

A tour of Australian billionaire's AMAZING Titanic

A tour of Australian billionaire's AMAZING Titanic

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Clive Palmer, an Australian billionaire, plans to reconstruct the Titanic.

Nresh Goyal writes an emotional letter to Jet staff

Nresh Goyal writes an emotional letter to Jet staff

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

He urged employees to bear with him in this difficult situation a little longer, till the airline emerges out of turbulence and fiscal challenges.

Must-win situation for Preity Zinta's Punjab

Must-win situation for Preity Zinta's Punjab

Rediff.com5 May 2013

It would be a battle of unequals when tournament laggards Kings XI Punjab take on the formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore in a desperate bid to stay afloat in the Pepsi IPL, in Mohali on Monday.

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In this pandemic, why can't we have multiple locations for various disciplines, all of it then merged into a virtual convergence called the Olympics instead of one massive event in one city, asks Shyam G Menon.

Delhi Daredevils look to build on winning momentum

Delhi Daredevils look to build on winning momentum

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

After a morale-boosting victory that snapped a six-game losing streak, Delhi Daredevils would look to build on the winning momentum and keep themselves afloat in the competition, as they take on Kings XI Punjab in their Pepsi Indian Premier League match in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Rahul running a fraud company: Subramanian Swamy

Rahul running a fraud company: Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of running a fraud company and of misusing government facilities. While addressing a press conference in Ahmedabad, Swamy said that Gandhi had owned a company called Back-Ops Private Limited and had indulged in wrong doings to keep it afloat.

6 African nationals rescued in Delhi after rumours of cannibalism

6 African nationals rescued in Delhi after rumours of cannibalism

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

When police teams reached there, they found that a crowd had gathered in front of the women's house and allegations were floating around that they had killed a child and eaten his flesh.

RIM to strengthen retail presence across India

RIM to strengthen retail presence across India

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Research In Motion, which makes Blackberry mobile handsets, would step up its retail presence across the country to stay afloat in the fiercely competitive smartphones market.

COVID-19 deals a deadly blow to small realty players

COVID-19 deals a deadly blow to small realty players

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Experts say that the lockdown and its aftermath will further quicken the consolidation in the real estate sector, which has been taking place since 2012, with more small players going out of the business and bigger, branded players dominating the market.

'Mamata is a very good actor'

'Mamata is a very good actor'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Mamata has used minorities only as her vote bank.' 'In her entire election campaign Mamata did not utter a single sentence against the RSS.'

Women's WC: India face Sri Lanka in must-win clash

Women's WC: India face Sri Lanka in must-win clash

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

After suffering a 32-run loss against defending champions England on Sunday, the Mithali Raj led Indian team will have to pull up their socks as they lock horns with Sri Lanka in a must-win game for both teams in the ICC Women's World Cup at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday.

Kashyap wins, Sindhu loses at China Open

Kashyap wins, Sindhu loses at China Open

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Young P V Sindhu went down after a gallant fight in the opening round, but London Olympics quarter-finalist Parupalli Kashyap kept Indian hopes afloat with a straight-games win to reach the second round of the China Open, in Shanghai, on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The innovative fusion sport of football-golf is helping Argentine courses stay afloat in testing economic times when golfing revenue alone is often not enough to cover costly maintenance fees.

How reading helped Sreejesh cope with lockdown stress

How reading helped Sreejesh cope with lockdown stress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The confinement hasn't ended even though he is back home from one but celebrated Indian hockey goalkeeper P R Sreejesh is not complaining as, at least, there are no mental demons to fight. The two-time Olympian said the more-than-two-month long stay at the Sports Authority of India's south centre in Bengaluru owing to the COVID-19 lockdown was beginning to weaken his and several other players' mind and he took to reading motivational books to keep himself going.

How employees are bleeding Air India dry

How employees are bleeding Air India dry

Rediff.com17 May 2012

The vigilance cases ranged from stealing liquor and caviar and flying for other airlines while on the rolls of the national carrier to inflated bills and making claims for bogus attendance.

How start-ups can survive the pandemic

How start-ups can survive the pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

While you cannot avoid the delay in payments from your customers, you must come up with new ideas on building your internal cashflow system to ensure that the cash crunch within the organisation is minimal, suggests Naval Goel.

Why this class 12 student is carrying Covid bodies

Why this class 12 student is carrying Covid bodies

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'This is a dangerous job, as I am at a higher risk of contracting the infection, but I need the job'

When Amma 'single-handedly saved Chennai from drowning'

When Amma 'single-handedly saved Chennai from drowning'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The poster also shows Chief Minister Jayalalithaa holding an infant aloft in the floods -- inspired from the epic opening scene of Rajamouli's blockbuster film Baahubali.

Tejashwi Yadav: Novice who gave veterans a run for their money

Tejashwi Yadav: Novice who gave veterans a run for their money

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The 2020 assembly polls marked the coming of age of a politician who valiantly went down fighting an army of battle-hardened veterans.

Aviation may be down, not its training institutes

Aviation may be down, not its training institutes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Some airline companies may be struggling to keep themselves afloat, but business for the aviation training industry is brisk, barring some exceptions.

Birla meets telecom secy as Voda Idea stares at over Rs 53,000 cr AGR dues

Birla meets telecom secy as Voda Idea stares at over Rs 53,000 cr AGR dues

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Vodafone Idea on Monday paid Rs 2,500 crore to DoT and promised to pay another Rs 1,000 crore before the end of the week.

Should you opt for the 3-month EMI moratorium?

Should you opt for the 3-month EMI moratorium?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Don't opt for the moratorium unless critical, advises Charlie Lee, founder and CEO, True Balance.

'It's an opportunity for India'

'It's an opportunity for India'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

US-India Business Council President Nisha Biswal believes once the economic activity and demand resumes, India could hold the potential for diversification of supply chains and manufacturing.

Maha drama shifts to assembly; all eyes on floor test

Maha drama shifts to assembly; all eyes on floor test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Now, irrespective of who supports whom, only a floor test in the assembly will decide if this government can continue or not.

PHOTOS: Kohli's blitzkrieg help India beat Pakistan

PHOTOS: Kohli's blitzkrieg help India beat Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Virat Kohli produced a blistering 183 off 148 balls as India notched up their highest run chase ever to register an incredible six-wicket victory over arch rivals Pakistan and keep themselves afloat in the Asia Cup cricket tournament on Sunday.

Kohli powers India to a famous win over Pakistan

Kohli powers India to a famous win over Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Virat Kohli produced a blistering 183 off 148 balls as India notched their highest run chase ever to register an incredible six-wicket victory over archrivals Pakistan and keep themselves afloat in the Asia Cup tournament in Mirpur, Bangladesh.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Ajax, semi-finalists last season, came from behind to beat PAOK 3-2 for a 5-4 aggregate win over the Greeks while Red Star knocked out FC Copenhagen on penalties after a bizarre shootout involving 22 spot-kicks.

Davis Cup: Paes-Raja win keep Indian hopes alive

Davis Cup: Paes-Raja win keep Indian hopes alive

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Bringing in his wealth of experience, Leander Paes combined with debutant Purav Raja to keep India afloat by winning the do-or-die doubles rubber against Korea on Saturday, but it will take a super heroic effort to save the hosts from a defeat in the Davis Cup tie.

Rumours of Jagan Reddy's arrest keeps party on tenterhooks

Rumours of Jagan Reddy's arrest keeps party on tenterhooks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

The CBI is looking for an approver in the disproportionate assets case against the YSR Congress chief to make the case stronger. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

With just one win, Sri Lanka are currently at the sixth spot with four points and will have to win rest of their four matches to stay in contention for the semi-final.

India overhaul SL's 320 in 36.4 overs to stay alive

India overhaul SL's 320 in 36.4 overs to stay alive

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Virat Kohli blasted an unbeaten 133 as India scored an incredible victory over Sri Lanka, chasing down a mammoth 320 in only 36.4 overs, to rekindle their hopes of making it to the final of the tri-series, in Hobart, on Tuesday.

Clarke doubtful for Sunday's clash against India

Clarke doubtful for Sunday's clash against India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

Australian skipper Michael Clarke has been rendered doubtful for Sunday's crucial tri-series ODI match against India, a media report said on Saturday.

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

'Fund infusion in AI must to keep fares in check'

'Fund infusion in AI must to keep fares in check'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Of the additional expenditure Rs 32,120 crore (Rs 321.2 billion) under the first batch of supplementary, Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) has been earmarked for equity infusion in Air India as part of the turnaround plan and restructuring package.

2nd Test: Pujara, Rahul shine as India fightback on Day 3

2nd Test: Pujara, Rahul shine as India fightback on Day 3

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara struck an unbeaten 79 as Indian batsmen gave a far better account of themselves to keep the hosts afloat by taking a 126-run lead.