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What telecom firms have to learn from the Chennai floods

What telecom firms have to learn from the Chennai floods

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Both Airtel and Vodafone claim they did everything possible to resume services.

Are You Facing These Issues At Work?

Are You Facing These Issues At Work?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Acknowledging a job well done can go a long way especially for professionals who are the driving force behind an enterprise's business operations, notes Vijay Gupta, director-global human resources at Rahi, a tech solutions provider.

India Inc hails reboot bid, buckles up to deliver

India Inc hails reboot bid, buckles up to deliver

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

While FMCG companies were not barred from carrying out their operations during the 21-day lockdown, since most manufacture staples and essential products, capacity utilisation remained poor, owing to the restricted movement of raw materials, finished goods, and labour.

'2022 will be a year of volatility'

'2022 will be a year of volatility'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

'Making money in such markets is typically harder and investors need to put in considerable effort to identify stock ideas over the year.'

Chinese invasion with a difference

Chinese invasion with a difference

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

China Construction forms consortium with Gurugram-based realty developer Tulip Infratech for road projects in India

In Naxal hotbed, PM initiates projects worth Rs 25,000 cr

In Naxal hotbed, PM initiates projects worth Rs 25,000 cr

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Projects include steel plant & railway line; Modi's visit first by a PM to the tribal belt in 30 yrs

Worker dies in 'work-related fatality' at Qatar WC stadium

Worker dies in 'work-related fatality' at Qatar WC stadium

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

A worker has died in a "work-related fatality" at the site of a 2022 World Cup stadium in Qatar, the country's World Cup organizing body said late on Saturday.

Amrapali CMD may soon be arrested for duping home buyers

Amrapali CMD may soon be arrested for duping home buyers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The SC bench directed the court-appointed forensic auditors to complete their detailed investigation on divergence of home buyers money by Amrapali group before March 22 and list the matter for hearing on March 24.

Help wanted: 'Make in India' drive lacks skilled labour

Help wanted: 'Make in India' drive lacks skilled labour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

India only has 3.5 million workers undergoing skills courses a year, compared with 90 million in China

Thackeray announces fresh Covid curbs, sops for needy

Thackeray announces fresh Covid curbs, sops for needy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday night announced a statewide curfew in Maharashtra for 15 days from April 14. However, he clarified, essential services were exempt from the curbs.

Whenever Aurangzeb attacks, Shivaji rises: Modi in Varanasi

Whenever Aurangzeb attacks, Shivaji rises: Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Modi lauded the civilisational heritage of Varanasi, and said many sultanates rose and collapsed but Benaras remained.

India Inc Expects 2022 To Be Growth Year

India Inc Expects 2022 To Be Growth Year

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

83% of the CEOS plan to hire more in the new year.

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

How Piramal managed to outbid Oaktree, Adani for DHFL

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

When the third round of bids was opened, Oaktree's offer was the highest, but with several riders. While Piramal offered higher upfront cash and offered to merge its financial business with DHFL, Adani was ranked third in the race, reports Dev Chatterjee.

India's services sector expands at fastest rate in a year

India's services sector expands at fastest rate in a year

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

India's services activity expanded at the fastest rate in a year during February, while employment fell further and companies noted the sharpest rise in overall expenses, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted India Services Business Activity Index rose from 52.8 in January to 55.3 in February, pointing to the sharpest rate of expansion in output in a year amid improved demand and more favourable market conditions. The index was above the critical 50 mark that separates growth from contraction for the fifth month in a row during February as the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines led to an improvement in business confidence towards growth prospects.

Ladakh standoff: India not a pushover, says foreign secy

Ladakh standoff: India not a pushover, says foreign secy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

He said that following a build-up of troops, multiple transgressions and attempts to unilaterally change facts on the ground by China, there have been several levels of talks and a fair amount of communication to ensure that the matter can be resolved through negotiation and diplomacy.

Ukraine: India abstains on UNGA resolution deploring Russia

Ukraine: India abstains on UNGA resolution deploring Russia

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

"India has been deeply concerned over the rapidly deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the ensuing humanitarian crisis," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said.

India's fuel sales slump 50% in April

India's fuel sales slump 50% in April

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The only fuel that showed growth was LPG as the government dole of free cooking gas cylinders to poor households fired up consumption by 21 per cent during April 1 to 15.

Chhagan Bhujbal gets bail in money laundering case

Chhagan Bhujbal gets bail in money laundering case

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The senior NCP leader will have to appear before the Enforcement Directorate, whenever summoned for questioning.

Delayed, over-budget anti-sub vessel Kavaratti ready to roar

Delayed, over-budget anti-sub vessel Kavaratti ready to roar

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Kavaratti will be commissioned before end-2019 -- three years later than contracted.

Can This Banker Get Srei Back To Business?

Can This Banker Get Srei Back To Business?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A lot depends on how Srei shapes up under the new administrator and his team, which is critical for investors' interest.

Army inducts upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns along China border

Army inducts upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns along China border

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

In a major boost to its fire power, the Indian Army has deployed a sizeable number of upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns in the high mountains along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh in addition to its existing M-777 howitzers and Swedish Bofors guns, officials said on Wednesday.

Maharashtra Sadan case: ACB files chargesheet against Bhujbal

Maharashtra Sadan case: ACB files chargesheet against Bhujbal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau, probing the Maharashtra Sadan scam, on Wednesday filed its charge sheet against senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal.

Budget a big boost for affordable housing segment

Budget a big boost for affordable housing segment

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Budget has proposed an additional deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh for interest paid on loans borrowed up to end-March, 2020 for purchase of an affordable house, valued up to 45 lakh.

Global Corruption Index And Its Imperialist Past

Global Corruption Index And Its Imperialist Past

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

With corruption rankings, the White-Anglo-Saxon-White Caucasian countries have succeeded in discovering a replacement for the old form of imperialistically deracinating the rest of the world, argues Sudarshan Madabushi.

Maoists kidnap 15 labourers in Bihar

Maoists kidnap 15 labourers in Bihar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Maoists have kidnapped 15 labourers and employees of a private construction company near Balthar Ghat in Jamui district of Bihar, police said on Tuesday. Over 50 ultras stormed into the office of a private firm engaged in construction of a bridge over Bharnar River on Monday night. They took away employees and labourers of the firm at gun point to a forest bordering Giridih district in Jharkhand, Superintendent of Police R N Singh said.

Moody's downgrade points to liquidity crunch at Lodha

Moody's downgrade points to liquidity crunch at Lodha

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Moody's said the negative outlook reflected uncertainty over the refinancing of Macrotech's (formerly Lodha Developers) upcoming debt maturities.

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The 14.15 km tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity to Srinagar, Kargil and Leh.

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Overall, Tata Steel becomes the seventh non-financial firm, including four oil PSUs to report quarterly revenues of Rs 50,000 crore.

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A series of steps taken by the government to promote ease of doing business and liberalisation of foreign direct investment norms have helped India receive record FDI inflows so far this year, and implementation of measures like PM Gati Shakti, single window clearance and GIS-mapped land bank are expected to further push investments in 2022. Notwithstanding the global slowdown and the COVID-19 pandemic, total foreign direct investments into India rose to a record $81.72 billion in 2020-21. During April-July this fiscal, FDI (foreign direct investment) into the country increased by 62 per cent to $27.37 billion.

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

"We call on Pakistan to stop cleansing their own minorities including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and others," Bhat said.

China's 2nd railway line to Tibet comes close to Arunachal Pradesh

China's 2nd railway line to Tibet comes close to Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

China on Friday operationalised its first fully electrified bullet train in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet, connecting the provincial capital Lhasa and Nyingchi, a strategically located Tibetan border town close to Arunachal Pradesh.

Maj Gen-level talks between Indian, China inconclusive

Maj Gen-level talks between Indian, China inconclusive

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The major general-level meeting discussed ways to implement the disengagement of troops from Galwan Valley as agreed during high-level military talks between the two sides on June 6. The Indian delegation at the talks was led by Leh-based 3 Infantry Division commander Major General Abhijit Bapat. The two sides held Major General-level talks on Tuesday as well.

Will court order unite AIADMK factions?

Will court order unite AIADMK factions?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

There is a sudden realisation in party circles that prolonged court cases could damage its standing, both among the cadres and voters, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sunil Mittal on what telecom sector needs to remain viable

Sunil Mittal on what telecom sector needs to remain viable

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal has expressed hope that the government and regulators will step in to ensure the sector remains a viable place for continued investments and asserted that the industry requires "long overdue" support to maintain its current 3+1 structure. In the latest annual report of Airtel, Mittal said as the sector's role in the economy becomes more pervasive, its challenges loom larger. Issues such as unsustainable pricing and low returns in a highly capital-intensive environment, coupled with legacy legal issues, "have extracted their toll", Mittal observed.

Tata, Reliance ready for mother of all battles

Tata, Reliance ready for mother of all battles

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'The competition between the two is definitely going to be of great interest to the Indian market.'

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Beijing will be intently watching Washington's response for any hint of weakness. Xi Jinping, who feels China has a limited window of strategic opportunity, will be emboldened to take additional initiatives in the Indo-Pacific and specifically against India and Taiwan, warns Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

'We are the eyes and brain of the missile'

'We are the eyes and brain of the missile'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Our sensors allow the missile to locate and identify the target even if it's on the move.'

CCTV footage shows intensity of Ghatkopar crash

CCTV footage shows intensity of Ghatkopar crash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The footage, however, does not give a clear picture of whether the aircraft burst into flames mid-air or whether it blew up on impact of the crash, an official said.

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Analysts said even though the Indian economy is expected to slow down to 7.2 per cent in fiscal 2020, it is still the best bet for investment for foreign investors.

'Trump offered mediation as US wants improved Indo-Pak ties'

'Trump offered mediation as US wants improved Indo-Pak ties'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

"On Kashmir as I said, we would all like to see improved relations between India and Pakistan."