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'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Out of its 47 operational satellites, India currently has six to eight satellites which are used entirely for military purposes.

Harsh reality check for India's realty developers

Harsh reality check for India's realty developers

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Listed realty developers saddled with unsold properties worth Rs 1 trillion

Why demand for cash could rise despite digitisation

Why demand for cash could rise despite digitisation

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

For the first time, the value of card and mobile payments of Rs 10.57 trillion was more than ATM withdrawals of Rs 9.12 trillion in Q4 of fiscal 2019-20. In the months of lockdown, the gap may have widened further, but cash could be back in vogue when the situation normalises.

Why vaping is just as bad as smoking

Why vaping is just as bad as smoking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

E-cigarette users, according to a study, were 56 per cent more likely to have a heart attack.

Looking for an entry-level fitness band?

Looking for an entry-level fitness band?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The Riversong Wave O2 looks good and feels nice to wear. But it has a few drawbacks, says Debashish Pachal.

US-China trade war is a great chance for India to woo MNCs: Panagariya

US-China trade war is a great chance for India to woo MNCs: Panagariya

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Panagariya urged the government to undertake labour law reforms and make land acquisition more flexible to attract the multinationals.

Intel arm to fund WiMax firms

Intel arm to fund WiMax firms

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Intel Capital, the investment arm of Intel Corp, is seeking further investment opportunities to support its WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) strategy, since it believes the technology could shake up the wireless data market.

Speeding up justice delivery in India

Speeding up justice delivery in India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Are breakthroughs on this imminent, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Innovate, patent, produce & prosper': PM to young scientists

'Innovate, patent, produce & prosper': PM to young scientists

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The prime minister also stressed on the need to transform the landscape of Indian science, technology and innovation, as he assured that the government will ensure the 'Ease of doing Science' and effectively using information technology to reduce red tape.

'We are trying to give migrant workers more bargaining power'

'We are trying to give migrant workers more bargaining power'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Our clients need business. For business you need workers and so we decided to help'

2020: The year when Indian courts went virtual

2020: The year when Indian courts went virtual

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

As the coronavirus pandemic made courts adopt the new normal and go virtual in 2020, the Union law ministry pitched in by providing the required infrastructure to ensure online hearings are held smoothly.

The new charter does not make life easy for flight passengers

The new charter does not make life easy for flight passengers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

It neither mentions timelines for refund or compensation, nor talks about penal provisions for airlines.

SlicePay: The 'buy now, pay later' start-up for students

SlicePay: The 'buy now, pay later' start-up for students

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

With more and more youngsters preferring to shop online, the credit appetite has surged.

How IndiGo is fighting the menace of fog

How IndiGo is fighting the menace of fog

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

An integrated team of 200 staff crunches data to minimise disruption for 149 planes, but airport infrastructure poses a challenge

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Today, we being the majority pass a law and if the Opposition parties do not like it, they throw files at the Chair, and beat up women marshals.'

Stock market woes driving MF investors to safe havens

Stock market woes driving MF investors to safe havens

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Equity flows have been under pressure since the second half of 2018, after the IL&FS crisis sent shockwaves in both equity and debt markets.

Jet's woes deepen, 49 out of 119 aircraft grounded

Jet's woes deepen, 49 out of 119 aircraft grounded

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

DGCA has told the airline that only "air worthy" aircraft, which are completely fit for flying, should be used in operations.

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

EV players suggest a reduction in the goods and services tax on batteries from 18 to 5 per cent as it would help push demand.

Why govt's Rs 25,000 cr realty push fails to enthuse most analysts

Why govt's Rs 25,000 cr realty push fails to enthuse most analysts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

A recent report by Citi had pegged the total amount stuck in stalled projects across seven major Indian cities (Bengaluru, Mumbai Metropolitan region, National Capital Region, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune) at Rs 80,000 crore.

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The potted history of the browser wars indicates how much the online space has altered in the last 25 years. Chrome's dominance, says Devangshu Datta, is unlikely to last forever.

'Katchatheevu was geologically linked to Indian land mass'

'Katchatheevu was geologically linked to Indian land mass'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The Centre has taken the controversial stand that Katchatheevu in the Palk Strait off Rameswaram coast in Tamil Nadu was never part of India, but a senior geologist and remote sensing expert says remote sensing satellite data shows that the islet was geologically linked to Indian land mass.

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'If one can write 100-150 lines of good code in a day, they will always be in demand,' advises Jitendra Singh, chief technology officer, TalentSprint, an edtech platform.

VC fund inflows to scale past $65-b-mark by 2025

VC fund inflows to scale past $65-b-mark by 2025

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

2018 recorded a strong uptick in start-up investments on the back of some mega deals and was the best year for the sector, surpassing the previous high of $4.8 billion in 2015.

Wi-Fi could soon be history with this new technology

Wi-Fi could soon be history with this new technology

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

A Mexican software company has managed to transmit audio, video and Internet across the spectrum of light emitted by LED lamps - at a data transfer rate of 10 gigabytes per second.

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Just a few weeks ago, the Centre has come out with the long-awaited Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, which have drawn a dismayed response from the companies concerned.

Bad memories: Private equity funds go slow in India

Bad memories: Private equity funds go slow in India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

So far this year, there have been 76 private equity investments in India

Music brings moolah for mobile firms

Music brings moolah for mobile firms

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Indian telecom operators are tuning in to digital music as an alternative revenue stream, with income from traditional modes starting to dry up.

Note ban spikes Indians' interest in Bitcoins

Note ban spikes Indians' interest in Bitcoins

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Following the surge in demand, Bitcoin is being quoted on Indian exchanges at 25-28 per cent higher than the international price, reports Rajesh Bhayani.

India better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

India better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Speaking after virtually launching COVID-19 testing facilities in Noida, Mumbai and Kolkata, Modi said that in the fight against coronavirus, India has come to a point where it does not lack in awareness, its scientific data is expanding and resources are also increasing.

India gets its first solar-powered train

India gets its first solar-powered train

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

'Aadhaar is the best in class in terms of privacy protection'

'Aadhaar is the best in class in terms of privacy protection'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Former chairman of the UIDAI Nandan Nilekani, elucidates how Aadhaar could become the spine for alternative banking and could replace government services with cash benefits.

Plan to open a bank account? V-KYC will make it lot easy

Plan to open a bank account? V-KYC will make it lot easy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Physical KYC takes anywhere between two to five working days to get done, V-KYC, only a few minutes.

Rupee ends almost flat at 61.41 against the dollar

Rupee ends almost flat at 61.41 against the dollar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The benchmark Sensex conquered yet another milestone of 28,000 for the first time briefly before concluding at a new closing peak of 27,915.88, a rise of 55.50 points of 0.20 per cent.

'To get back to 6-7% GDP growth will take a couple of years'

'To get back to 6-7% GDP growth will take a couple of years'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'The current economic contraction is certainly due to the lockdowns as a response to the pandemic, which is an act of God.' 'Nobody has seen such a thing in the last 100 years.' 'Saying that this was an act of mismanagement is largely incorrect'

India's electronics manufacturing dream

India's electronics manufacturing dream

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

...but are we chasing yesterday's dreams, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

TikTok goes completely offline in India

TikTok goes completely offline in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The ban in India would hit Chinese internet companies that were making headway in the world's fastest-growing mobile market.

9 drug firms may have to gulp Rs 2.5k-cr pill

9 drug firms may have to gulp Rs 2.5k-cr pill

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Face NPPA fine for overcharging on anti-asthma drug

Where will multi-cap funds find small-caps to invest?

Where will multi-cap funds find small-caps to invest?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

And if there are so many opportunities, why haven't they invested in them, asks Debashis Basu.

After Delhi, AAP to focus on Mumbai

After Delhi, AAP to focus on Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Enthused by the strong showing in Delhi Assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party has decided to concentrate on the ensuing Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra.