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'Markets Won't Enter Bear Territory Anytime Soon'

'Markets Won't Enter Bear Territory Anytime Soon'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

'Markets could face uncertainty in the short to medium term.' 'It would be prudent to invest in alternative asset classes, especially debt, for about a year.' 'Bank fixed deposits are offering rates as high as 9 per cent per annum and these can be used as a great hedging tool until equity markets stabilise.'

Huge difference between pre- and post-2014 India, Modi tells diaspora in Bali

Huge difference between pre- and post-2014 India, Modi tells diaspora in Bali

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that there is a "huge difference" between pre- and post-2014 India, saying the country is now moving ahead at an "unprecedented speed and scale" as he showcased the achievements of his term in power to the Indian diaspora in Indonesia.

Arunachal integral part of India: US resolution snubs China

Arunachal integral part of India: US resolution snubs China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The resolution condemns additional Chinese provocations, including China's use of military force to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control, construction of villages in contested areas, publication of maps with Mandarin-language names for cities and features in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and expansion of Beijing's territorial claims in Bhutan.

Govt to fast track expressway projects

Govt to fast track expressway projects

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Oscar Fernandes said his ministry has decided to take up and fast track few expressway projects for the benefit of the industry.

India to construct 5 IT parks in Iran

India to construct 5 IT parks in Iran

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Iran on Wednesday said India will set up five information technology parks in the country to train 5,000 personnel.

India breaks silence on Taiwan, calls for avoiding change in status quo

India breaks silence on Taiwan, calls for avoiding change in status quo

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

India on Friday said it was concerned over the developments around Taiwan and called for avoiding "unilateral actions" to change the status quo in the region, days after China held its biggest-ever military drills around the self-ruled island following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to it.

India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Kurt Campbell, the White House Asia Coordinator, said that in his view India is the most important bilateral relationship for the United States in the 21st century.

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

China on Friday announced plans to boost space cooperation with Pakistan, including the development of a space centre and launching of more satellites for its all-weather ally.

PHOTOS: Inside prime ministers' museum

PHOTOS: Inside prime ministers' museum

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The museum is aimed at sensitising and inspiring the younger generation about the leadership, vision and achievements of all our prime ministers

France offers India world's top torpedoes

France offers India world's top torpedoes

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'The F-21's capabilities far exceed all other torpedoes currently in service.'

Pak is world's biggest destabilising force: India at UN

Pak is world's biggest destabilising force: India at UN

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Strongly hitting out at Pakistan for again raking up the Kashmir issue at the United Nations, India has said a constructive contribution cannot be expected from a country that has an established practice of hosting terrorists and is the "epicentre" of global terrorism, and the biggest destabilising force in the world.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Social media needs to be made more accountable and stricter rules in this regard could be brought in if there is political consensus on the matter, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

'Ignoring new age businesses can hurt portfolio's health'

'Ignoring new age businesses can hurt portfolio's health'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

'Investors should keep them on their radar and invest over a longer time frame, and expect some of these companies to bite the dust.'

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Singh said the warship's commissioning will boost India's maritime power.

Skylark Drones raises $3 mn to fuel international expansion

Skylark Drones raises $3 mn to fuel international expansion

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Skylark Drones, a leading drone platform company that counts Tata Steel, Ultratech Cement, Softbank Energy among its customers has secured $3 million in a pre-series A funding round. It would use the funding to strengthen its product offerings and fuel international expansion.

Ram Setu Review: Bizarre!

Ram Setu Review: Bizarre!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Ram Setu is just silly and boring, sighs Deepa Gahlot. Ram Setu Review

Heavenward bound: ISKCON to construct 700-ft high temple at Vrindavan

Heavenward bound: ISKCON to construct 700-ft high temple at Vrindavan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In Vrindavan, work is on to build the world's tallest religious structure, a new temple for Krishna by ISKCON-Bangalore

Mangroves destruction to blame for flooding of Mumbai: Experts

Mangroves destruction to blame for flooding of Mumbai: Experts

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Mangroves absorb excess water but they are being destroyed in Mumbai in the guise of infrastructure development, city-based environmentalist Debi Goenka told PTI.

How We Can Have A Credible NIRF Ranking

How We Can Have A Credible NIRF Ranking

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Whenever there is an evaluation scheme, it is human tendency to score as high as possible. None would like to highlight their shortcomings, and everyone likes to highlight their positives. This is what is happening in this context of rankings as well, points out Profesor N Ravichandran.

China to build more bio labs amidst row over Wuhan lab

China to build more bio labs amidst row over Wuhan lab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

China will carry out major scientific research to enhance its biosecurity science and technological capacity against future infectious diseases, state-run Global Times quoted Xiang as saying.

MoD's Big Made In India Push

MoD's Big Made In India Push

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Banning the import of platforms that are already being built in India serves little purpose.

China delivers largest, most advanced warship to Pak

China delivers largest, most advanced warship to Pak

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Designed and built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the frigate was delivered to the Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony in Shanghai, according to Global Times.

IISc to build 800-bed hospital with its single largest private donation

IISc to build 800-bed hospital with its single largest private donation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

The academic centrepiece of this initiative will be an integrated dual degree MD-PhD programme aimed at creating a new breed of physician-scientists, who will pursue careers in clinical research to develop new treatments and healthcare solutions, driven by a bench-to-bedside philosophy, a statement said.

Nitish retains home; Dy CMs get finance, industry

Nitish retains home; Dy CMs get finance, industry

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

A 14-member council of ministers was sworn in Patna by Governor Phagu Chauhan on Monday and the BJP bagged seven berths.

Russia to formally annex 4 Ukraine regions on Friday amid global protests

Russia to formally annex 4 Ukraine regions on Friday amid global protests

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The referendum by the Russian authorities on the annexation of occupied territories of Ukraine was largely seen as a "sham referendum" and has been widely criticised by various countries.

Modi's Dilemma: China and Pakistan

Modi's Dilemma: China and Pakistan

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Mr Modi might have questions to ask himself on the most formidable strategic challenge before India that he inherited from the United Progressive Alliance: The triangulation between China and Pakistan. The failure to break out of it, or even loosen it a bit, is something to reflect on, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Google, Jio working closely to build affordable smartphones: Pichai

Google, Jio working closely to build affordable smartphones: Pichai

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday said the company continues to engage closely with partner Jio on the initiative of building an affordable smartphone and that work is underway on the project. Last year, Google had picked up a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 33,737 crore. It had also entered into a commercial agreement with Jio Platforms to jointly develop an entry-level, affordable smartphone.

'Pandemic is a Whatsapp moment for healthcare'

'Pandemic is a Whatsapp moment for healthcare'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'In the case of Aadhaar, we were able to build and enrol 1 billion in five-and-a-half years.' 'For vaccination, it can be done even faster -- in just two years.' 'When everybody is coming for vaccination, they can be offered a choice -- to create a health record and a digital ID.'

Maruti Suzuki looks to ride SUV wave to drive past 50% market share

Maruti Suzuki looks to ride SUV wave to drive past 50% market share

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) will keep consolidating its existing product line-up, including hatchbacks, while bolstering presence in the fast growing SUV segment to power its way back to 50 per cent market share in the domestic passenger vehicle market, as per a senior company official. The country's largest carmaker, which has seen its market share drop to 43.38 per cent in FY22 from 47.7 per cent in FY21, aims to bring in multiple SUV products with focus on new technologies like hybrid powertrains in order to enhance fuel efficiency, making them comparable or better than diesel-powered models that are currently being sold in the market, especially by its Korean rivals. With no intention of making a comeback in the diesel segment, MSI is also focusing on increasing its play in the CNG segment to bring in additional volumes.

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In years past, we often approached the Budget expecting to see changes in direct and indirect taxes. Those days are behind us. The Budget of today seeks to expand the economy and keep it at the forefront of technology, observes Harsh Goenka.

It's becoming difficult for Putin to fund Ukrainian war: US

It's becoming difficult for Putin to fund Ukrainian war: US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The White House is planning another set of sanctions on Russia. This is likely to be announced on Wednesday.

Chacha Chaudhary declared Namami Gange mascot

Chacha Chaudhary declared Namami Gange mascot

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Indian comic book character Chacha Chaudhary has been declared as the mascot of the government's Namami Gange Programme with an aim of bringing behavioural change among children towards the Ganga and other rivers.

The longest pedestrian bridge is now open and it's frightening

The longest pedestrian bridge is now open and it's frightening

Rediff.com11 May 2021

What's the last best place for the world's longest pedestrian bridge? If your answer is suspended 500 feet over a river gorge, you may have a new post-Covid bucket list destination. Check out '516 Arouca' -- so called because it's 516 metres long and is in the town of Arouca, an hour south of Porto in Portugal - connecting the Aguieiras Waterfall and the Paiva Gorge.

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The last rites of Cyrus Mistry, former chairman of Tata Sons who was killed in a car crash, will be performed in Mumbai on Tuesday, his family said.

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

While Nifty 50 reflects changes in 40 years, it also shows what is missing: Low-cost manufacturers at one end, and deep-value players at the other. Also missing are technology players, observes T N Ninan.

CBI should be autonomous like Election Commission: Madras HC

CBI should be autonomous like Election Commission: Madras HC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

"The CBI Director should be empowered to report directly to the minister and the prime minister with exclusive powers like the Cabinet secretary and should act alone without being under the administration of the central government," the judgment further read.

Musk welcome to make Tesla in India; can't import from China, says Gadkari

Musk welcome to make Tesla in India; can't import from China, says Gadkari

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said if the US-based Tesla is ready to manufacture its electric vehicles in India then there is 'no problem' but the company must not import cars from China. In an interactive session at the Raisina Dialogue, Gadkari further said India is a large market and there is a huge potential for all electric vehicles. "If Elon Musk (Tesla CEO) is ready to manufacture in India then there is no problem ... Come to India, start manufacturing, India is a large market they can export from India," he said. The road transport and highways minister said his request to Musk is to come and manufacture in India.

Trust unveils design of mosque in Ayodhya

Trust unveils design of mosque in Ayodhya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

"The design of the mosque has been prepared using modern technology, and it will be egg-shaped without any dome. The two-storeyed mosque will not have any minaret. Solar power will be installed in the mosque, and around 2,000 people will be able to offer 'namaaz' at the same time," he said.

PIX: India's largest hockey stadium

PIX: India's largest hockey stadium

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Sundargarh district will be packed to the rafters during the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup.