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At 11.2%, Nov's air traffic growth fastest this year

At 11.2%, Nov's air traffic growth fastest this year

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

About 1.2 crore passengers flew in November compared to 1.1 crore in October. While the industry opinion is divided over the sustainability of unprofitable growth, which is primarily led by low fare, some described it as the resilience of air travel against the economic slump.

Sayali Bhagat: Do I really need cheap tricks for publicity?

Sayali Bhagat: Do I really need cheap tricks for publicity?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

The actress, who had earlier claimed to have been molested by a number of actors, now says she was misquoted.

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

An advertisement showing two women talking about Cars24's promise that you can test drive the car and return it with full refund in seven days if it doesn't work for you has upset a section of men. In the ad, the women say there should be such a policy for husbands, too. "Will same return policy be taken so laughingly as this one if we reverse the #gender? (sic)" asks a complainant to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). Another complaint, this time against a FreshToHome ad, reads: "Suggest to ban gory and repulsive photos of animal parts in ads - just as photos of accident victims."

Elgar wants Proteas to handle De Kock's Test exit adeptly

Elgar wants Proteas to handle De Kock's Test exit adeptly

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar says he was initially "shocked" at Quinton de Kock's sudden retirement from Test cricket, but insisted that the team will take the setback in its stride and strive to level the ongoing series against India.

Why cheap homes loans might not be the best

Why cheap homes loans might not be the best

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

It is not being argued SBI is doing a bad thing by announcing low rates, but it is understanding the full implications of such loans before taking one, says iTrust Financial Advisors.

PM Modi inaugurates Asia's largest solar power project in MP

PM Modi inaugurates Asia's largest solar power project in MP

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The mega solar power project is comprised of three solar generating units of 250 MW each located on a 500-hectare plot of land situated inside a solar park.

Households must prepare for hefty rise in LPG prices

Households must prepare for hefty rise in LPG prices

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cut fuel subsidies while slapping additional fuel taxes on unblended transport fuels in the latest Union Budget. The former will hit the rural poor, households that secured a subsidised LPG connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), a programme that was partly instrumental in helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win the 2019 general elections. The latter will pretty much hurt the entire population after it kicks in from October. That's what it looks like. Or, perhaps, it's not as it appears to be, at least on the subsidy front.

Bajaj hits back at Tatas, says RE60 not cheap car

Bajaj hits back at Tatas, says RE60 not cheap car

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Also said that the slowing demand for Tata's Nano shows consumers aren't looking for low-cost cars.

Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai review

Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai review

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai is painfully regressive in the garb of comedy, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

'China has caught us by the neck and we have no way to escape'

'China has caught us by the neck and we have no way to escape'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Indian entrepreneurs became traders for Chinese goods rather than producers of goods.'

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'At the end of the day, we also had to look at players who will figure in the playing XI.'

Son vs daughter: Pranab's children spar over publishing his memoir

Son vs daughter: Pranab's children spar over publishing his memoir

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The book, which was in the news recently for Pranab Mukherjee's critical comments on the Congress, including his observation that the party lost political focus after his elevation as president, is set to be launched next month by Rupa, which published the two earlier volumes of his memoirs.

'Preserve Capital In 2022'

'Preserve Capital In 2022'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'For someone who wants to invest for the future or his family, diversification is necessary.' 'Diversify across asset classes -- equities, gold, real estate, fixed income, commodities, and even cryptocurrency.'

Will Satyam be sold cheap on new Sebi norms?

Will Satyam be sold cheap on new Sebi norms?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Satyam Computer's potential suitor may get to control the IT company at an affordable price, with market regulator Sebi on Monday saying it would amend regulations governing open offer to ensure transparent pricing.

China's cheap labour force down by 3.45 mn in 2012

China's cheap labour force down by 3.45 mn in 2012

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

China's demographic problem due to ageing population is showing up as the labour force for first time has decreased by 3.45 million last year, prompting officials to appeal to the new leadership to devise "appropriate and scientific" population policy.

IPL Auction: Which players could CSK retain?

IPL Auction: Which players could CSK retain?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

As per the rules of the IPL 2022 Players' Auction, which is likely to take place in January, the existing eight franchises are allowed to retain a maximum of four players, including three Indians.

Nepal's move on new map may backfire, say experts

Nepal's move on new map may backfire, say experts

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'The redrawing of the map with the inclusion of Kalapani area by Nepal and endorsement from the House of Representatives shows the KP Oli government's move to gain cheap popularity in the name of nationalism'

Looking to invest in mid and small-caps?

Looking to invest in mid and small-caps?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The BSE Midcap and the Small-cap Index have run up 25.3 per cent and 31.3 per cent respectively over the past year. Valuations are no longer cheap, notes Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Why markets jumped 70% in 8 months

Why markets jumped 70% in 8 months

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

And why markets could give up 25 per cent of all these gains made since March 2020

Stocks: Bulls ran wild in COVID-19

Stocks: Bulls ran wild in COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Indian equities are no longer cheap vis-a-vis global markets, and only a short distance away from being the most expensive they have ever been.

Jhund Review

Jhund Review

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Playing a character put off by the idea of retirement is becoming on Bachchan. Hands in pocket, eyes firmly focused on his mission, conviction inks his speech while his serene, sensitive, portrayal has a calming effect on the kids and Jhund, observes Sukanya Verma.

Why we import what we do from China

Why we import what we do from China

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

We import from China not because we love China, but because they sell us these things at cheap prices, points out Rathin Roy.

Why India will not drop 'T20 best' Rahul...

Why India will not drop 'T20 best' Rahul...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Batting coach Vikram Rathour says three failures doesn't change the fact that K L Rahul is India's best batsman we have in the T20 format.

FIR filed against Shia leader for offending Muslims

FIR filed against Shia leader for offending Muslims

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

An FIR was registered in Bareilly against former UP Shia Waqf Board chairman Waseem Rizvi for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims with his petition in the Supreme Court seeking the removal of some verses of the Quran.

Experts caution govt on trade deals with US

Experts caution govt on trade deals with US

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Existing trade deals, especially the 2009 pact with the Asean bloc, have been panned by the Centre for not boosting exports but flooding the domestic market with cheap imports. Subsequently, New Delhi has called for reviewing FTAs with Japan and South Korea. Going by that, a trade deal with the US is unlikely to be beneficial, say experts.

Fully charged up over Ola's electric scooter

Fully charged up over Ola's electric scooter

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

It takes a while to get used to the constant and instant supply of power that is the case with EVs, and handling the S1 Pro when it takes a corner or makes a turn can be tricky, says Pavan Lall.

PM displayed arrogance of power: Naidu

PM displayed arrogance of power: Naidu

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The chief minister wondered why the prime minister could not even say he would do justice to AP by rectifying the mistakes.

India's economy showing signs of bottoming out: Credit Suisse

India's economy showing signs of bottoming out: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

After several years of downgrades to the country's medium-term growth outlook, the estimates are likely to be upgraded now, Credit Suisse said in a report. The country's economy is showing signs of bottoming out, it said. According to the report, the consensus forecasts of GDP growth for FY2022 over FY2020 stopped falling after October 2020 (currently at (-) 1 per cent). Analysts at Credit Suisse expect these estimates to be revised upwards.

Kept locked for 100 years, Van Gogh painting to be displayed for first time

Kept locked for 100 years, Van Gogh painting to be displayed for first time

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

A Street Scene In Montmartre has been owned by a French family for most of the time since it was painted in 1887.

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

First, the industry is hoping for brisk business, as, according to projections there will be normal monsoon. Secondly, it is relieved at the fall in import of cheap umbrellas from China which had dented the domestic market for several years.

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Would Ukraine be such a pushover if it had that nuclear stockpile?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Mimi review

Mimi review

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Kriti makes you smile and cry through her unexpected journey, notes Sukanya Verma.

Cheap Re: Imported cars are costlier but prices won't rise

Cheap Re: Imported cars are costlier but prices won't rise

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The costs of imported vehicles have increased 25-30 per cent because of the depreciation of the rupee. That has made CBUs more expensive to import but companies are putting off price hikes and taking a hit on their margins.

How top realtors plan to transform Central Mumbai

How top realtors plan to transform Central Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

One of Mumbai's biggest real estate redevelopment projects of Bombay Development Directorate's (BDD's) chawls (large buildings divided into many separate tenements, offering cheap, basic accommodation) has taken off in Central Mumbai, opening up a Rs 20,000-crore opportunity for real estate companies. It is expected to drive down real estate prices in Central Mumbai by up to 25 per cent, forecast real estate experts. Spread over 92 acres in Central Mumbai's prime localities of Worli, Lower Parel, and Dadar and consisting 195 four-storey houses, the BDD chawls were constructed in the 1920s.

Adani now keen to produce world's cheapest hydrogen

Adani now keen to produce world's cheapest hydrogen

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Thursday said his logistics-to-energy conglomerate will invest $70 billion over the next decade to become the world's largest renewable energy company and produce world's cheapest hydrogen. Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the world's largest solar power developer, is targeting 45 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and will invest $20 billion to develop a 2 GW per year solar manufacturing capacity by 2022-23. Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), India's largest private sector power transmission and retail distribution company, is looking to increase the share of renewable power procurement from the current 3 per cent to 30 per cent by FY 2023 and to 70 per cent by FY 2030.

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear. The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city comfort now offered in competitor vehicles such as the MG Hector, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Tiguan and Tata's Harrier, says Pavan Lall.

How india Inc biggies are going green

How india Inc biggies are going green

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

India's traditional companies are now moving full scale into the renewable and alternative energy space that had been dominated by smaller players over the past decade. Companies such as government-owned NTPC and the Adani and the Tata groups restructured their businesses well in time to become major players in the green space. At the same time, other conventional companies, such as Larsen & Toubro and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), which have a presence both in the energy sector as well as myriad other activities - construction, technology and retailing - are tying up with new-age companies to hitch a ride to a greener path.

GlobalLogic to offer high quality mobile apps at cheap rates

GlobalLogic to offer high quality mobile apps at cheap rates

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

A leading software R&D service provider to technology companies, GlobalLogic has partnered with Appcelerator, to use Appcelerator Titanium application for creating innovative cloud-connected mobile apps for their 1,000 global customers.