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NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

NITI Aayog spent a considerable time on restructuring the setup.

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

iGate bags $100 million deal from MetLife

iGate bags $100 million deal from MetLife

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Outsourcing company iGate Corporation on Wednesday said it has bagged a major five-year contract worth over $100 million (about Rs 598 crore) for providing global infrastructure services for insurance major MetLife, Inc.

My teacher, 'The Three Ninety'

My teacher, 'The Three Ninety'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'I never fail to remember those spirited men of the 390 Field Company who moulded me into an army officer worthy of being their commander.'

China plans to bank on reforms to spur growth

China plans to bank on reforms to spur growth

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Economy still faces many challenges and 'relatively big' downward pressures such as increasing difficulties for businesses and the emergence of economic risks, the Central Economic Work Conference said.

Why India's start-up hub is losing its sheen

Why India's start-up hub is losing its sheen

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Slowing funding cycles for early-stage companies, freshers opting for more established firms, and many opting for places with better infrastructure are slowly taking away Koramangala's tag of 'India's Silicon Valley'.

New media ensuring the emergence of new politics in India

New media ensuring the emergence of new politics in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The days of political elite have ended with the advent of new politics and new media. Today every citizen is a politician, social worker and an intellectual, says Ram Madhav, BJP national general secretary.

Top American IT CEOs endorse 'Digital India'

Top American IT CEOs endorse 'Digital India'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi has accelerated efforts to make India the next driver in innovation, Sunder Pichai said.

Infosys sees future in new tech; investors cheer strategy shift

Infosys sees future in new tech; investors cheer strategy shift

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Annualised staff attrition rate at Infosys rose to a record 20.1 per cent in the September quarter.

What the world will worry about in 2019

What the world will worry about in 2019

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'What matters is that India's perspective on global issues -- climate change, intellectual property, free trade, trade routes being kept free, digital technology -- are listened to with respect,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

India's biggest farm reform is 91.6% behind target

India's biggest farm reform is 91.6% behind target

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act of a state regulates the purchase of agricultural products, such as cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables for that region. It hobbles farmers, imposing multiple levies on produce and disallows direct sales to private companies.

Investment commitments decline in Gujarat in last 3 years

Investment commitments decline in Gujarat in last 3 years

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Proposed investment dip 33% from Rs 1.42 lakh crore (Rs 1.42 trillion) in 2011 to Rs 94,259 crore (Rs 942.59 billion) in 2013

'The real farmer doesn't go out to agitate'

'The real farmer doesn't go out to agitate'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'Most of the agitations are staged by the Opposition to disturb the peace of the state.'

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Tax collection at source would lock in Rs 400 crore of seller money, say Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal.

Mind blowing gadgets that you would love to own!

Mind blowing gadgets that you would love to own!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Technology became more personal in 2015.

Modi must focus on 3 factors to sustain 8% GDP growth

Modi must focus on 3 factors to sustain 8% GDP growth

Rediff.com18 May 2018

GST stabilisation, DTC implementation and banking reforms are crucial for sustaining high growth for a long period, says Rashesh Shah.

Rule Britannia, again?

Rule Britannia, again?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The firm, which traces its origin back to 1862 in a humble Kolkata bakery and its subsequent listing on the bourses in 1918, says that it now wants to grow "substantially" and not just rest on its laurels.

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

With Sundar Pichai becoming the CEO of Google, India has one more reason to cheer its prowess in the global IT sector.

10 smart tips for innovators and app developers

10 smart tips for innovators and app developers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Internet-based systemic wisdom connects machines and people, and will drive next-gen enterprises, said Huawei's Yatish Nagavalli.

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak, jumps 120 points

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak, jumps 120 points

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The 30-share Sensex provisionally ended up 112 points at 28,555 and the 50-share Nifty closed 24 points higher at 8,561 after hitting a record high of 8,626.95.

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

'If Facebook were a country, it would be the third most populous one and the most connected.'

I could do to IT what Henry Ford did to cars: Rohan Murty

I could do to IT what Henry Ford did to cars: Rohan Murty

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

His mandate at Infosys, he says in an interview at the family office in Jayanagar and his first after the stint at Infosys, was to solve the problem of how to measure the individual productivity of a software engineer.

Ignite your minds! Kalam to India's youth

Ignite your minds! Kalam to India's youth

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

India's beloved President -- there has been no other who has influenced the nation as much -- never stepped back from inspiring people to be the very best that they could be.

Will CCTV prevent cheating in exams?

Will CCTV prevent cheating in exams?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

'The copying mafia is very powerful. We need to use technology to fight them.'

Learning is the name of the game

Learning is the name of the game

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Gamification has the potential to trigger immediate positive responses to learning that an organisation wishes to impart.

Top 10 books for entrepreneurs

Top 10 books for entrepreneurs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

From how to hire the right people for the job to effective ways to upscale your business, these books can guide you to make your start-up dream

Global companies are recognising India as a hotbed of talent

Global companies are recognising India as a hotbed of talent

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

While the first wave of moving work to India was driven by cost considerations, increasingly companies are banking on local talent to add value to their business by jointly developing products and solutions.

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Keshav Murugesh, CEO of the Nasdaq-listed WNS, discusses the impact of the Trump administration on BPO and BPM industry with Ayan Pramanik.

'I have been able to convince GE to be more aggressive'

'I have been able to convince GE to be more aggressive'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Over lunch with Jyoti Mukul, Banmali Agrawala, president and CEO, GE South Asia, discusses how GE is transforming itself into a digital industrial company.

Are the forces of globalisation losing steam?

Are the forces of globalisation losing steam?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

If prices remain low the next decade might well see global trade stagnate.

What NITI's vice chairman has to say about India Inc's investments

What NITI's vice chairman has to say about India Inc's investments

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The NITI Aayog's vice-chairman's charge holds ground.

Our new strategy is making its way into business: Vishal Sikka

Our new strategy is making its way into business: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Infosys to adapt to new business strategies.

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The chipmaker also promised to hire more women

Odds don't favour gold now

Odds don't favour gold now

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Finance Minister must be hoping that Indians get over gold-addiction.

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Google Inc on Monday launched the first smartphones powered by its Android One operating system in India, pricing them at around Rs 6,399 ($105) to capture the low-cost segment of the world's fastest growing smartphone market.

The investor who took a $1.1billion bet on Modi

The investor who took a $1.1billion bet on Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The IIT-Madras alumnus, who moved to Canada for an MBA programme and settled there, is not new to investing in India.

India contests UN report on climate financing

India contests UN report on climate financing

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The report was presented at the UN Climate Convention Summit in Peru on Thursday by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change's Standing Committee on Finance.

A young engineer from BITS is helping farmers in remote villages of MP

A young engineer from BITS is helping farmers in remote villages of MP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Parth Gupta quit a good corporate job to work for the welfare of farmers in rural Madhya Pradesh.

10 skills that will get you your dream job

10 skills that will get you your dream job

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Employers want to know how you can add value to the organisation.

Will 'Make in India' reform trade, too?

Will 'Make in India' reform trade, too?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

An ambitious long-term vision to ensure economic connectivity between India and the rest of Southern Asia is critical to India's trade policy objectives.