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'I will not compromise with Amit Shah'

'I will not compromise with Amit Shah'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'Yes, we are angry, we are frustrated, but not all our anger is directed towards Delhi.'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'In the process, I hope that our Earth will be able to heal some more.'

US electoral system is rigged to favour Republicans

US electoral system is rigged to favour Republicans

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The US is a wonderful example of how a political party with minority support can cling to power for decade, notes Devangshu Datta.

China ends 3-decade-old one-child policy, couples can have 2 kids

China ends 3-decade-old one-child policy, couples can have 2 kids

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

China on Thursday scrapped its controversial decades-long one-child policy.

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

Why Kamala Scolded Modi

Why Kamala Scolded Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

India's most powerful prime minister in five decades gets publicly admonished -- if gently -- by the US vice-president. The question is, would this make him reflect on how and why, or which ones of his government and party's missteps exposed his flank like this? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Reliance Retail raises Rs 7,350 crore from 2 investors

Reliance Retail raises Rs 7,350 crore from 2 investors

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced to raise Rs 7,350 crore from two investors -- Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC and Global alternative asset firm TPG -- by selling a stake in group's retail arm.

60% women lost jobs in the lockdown

60% women lost jobs in the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

With longer work hours and a work from home set-up during the COVID-19 pandemic, women bore the maximum brunt by performing a dual role as a working professional as well as a caregiver.

Should market experts be part of RBI's MPC?

Should market experts be part of RBI's MPC?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Three external members of the first MPC are respected researchers with excellent academic background, but there is no harm in considering academicians with diverse backgrounds such as finance and labour along with economists for this body,' recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Carrot-and-stick economic model not workable in all countries'

'Carrot-and-stick economic model not workable in all countries'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Economist Deepak Nayyar says economic openness, while necessary, is not sufficient, and is conducive to development only when combined with industrial policy.

'Kashmir can't be reduced to a lab experiment'

'Kashmir can't be reduced to a lab experiment'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Nobody can control Kashmir and what happens here.' 'Even a government with a full sweeping majority and strong mandate hasn't been able to control the state.'

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Economist Dale W Jorgenson declares that India is doing "very, very well" and forecasts that India might continue to outrun world economies, including China over the next many years.

'Government is not focussing on job creation'

'Government is not focussing on job creation'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

'If jobs do not happen, the demographic dividend we have will become a demographic disaster.'

Govt mulls priority sector lending certificates for banks

Govt mulls priority sector lending certificates for banks

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Government proposes to introduce Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs) to banks.

Districts in MP, Bihar, Telangana most vulnerable to Covid: Study

Districts in MP, Bihar, Telangana most vulnerable to Covid: Study

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The study noted that nine of 30 large states -- Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Telangana, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha, and Gujarat -- have high vulnerability to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Building Ram Temple at earliest will end tension between Hindus, Muslims'

'Building Ram Temple at earliest will end tension between Hindus, Muslims'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Bhagwat presented Sangh's views on a number of contentious issue while answering wide-ranging written questions on the last day of the three-day conclave, including on matters like inter-caste marriages, education policy, crimes against women, cow vigilantism.

Seven-year low job creation will spell disaster for India: President Mukherjee

Seven-year low job creation will spell disaster for India: President Mukherjee

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Mukherjee said country's institutions must become magnets for talent by shifting from "brain drain" to "brain rain"

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'It is important for all of us to understand to have 1. COVID-19-appropriate behaviour, even after vaccination and 2. to try to increase the vaccination drive.'

Indian banks seek refuge in home loans, crowd onto HDFC's mortgage turf

Indian banks seek refuge in home loans, crowd onto HDFC's mortgage turf

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

The biggest private sector lender, are swarming the market with discounts and special offers

A tale of retailing

A tale of retailing

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

While Shopper's Stop has already filed for an IPO, we may see other players tapping the equity markets in the near future.

Sima Aunty's Indian Matchmaking secrets!

Sima Aunty's Indian Matchmaking secrets!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

'Today, practically everything has become virtual; even weddings are taking place on Zoom calls.'

Sima Aunty's Indian Matchmaking secrets!

Sima Aunty's Indian Matchmaking secrets!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Today, practically everything has become virtual; even weddings are taking place on Zoom calls.'

Foreign envoys in Kashmir to study situation on ground

Foreign envoys in Kashmir to study situation on ground

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

A group of envoys including those from several Europe Union countries and a few Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) member states began a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to take a first-hand account of the situation in newly-carved union territory, especially after the recently-concluded local body elections.

Kamath sees retail loan boom

Kamath sees retail loan boom

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The interest it has generated among designers who are helping create new styles and uses for the product is likely to leave a lasting imprint on the future of khadi.

US visa overhaul: What TCS wants from Trump

US visa overhaul: What TCS wants from Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Any changes in the visa regime may result in higher operational costs and shortage of skilled workers for the $110 billion Indian outsourcing industry.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Resettlement of refugees elsewhere is not the morally correct solution to the problem for it lets the perpetrators off the hook.

Modi bats for Digital India and Industry 4.0

Modi bats for Digital India and Industry 4.0

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

"Emerging fields, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of things, blockchain, and big data can take India to new heights of development, and improve the quality of life of its citizens," he said, adding for India, this is not just an industrial transformation, but a social transformation.

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'You need to apply a total health approach to maintain cardiac health.'

PHOTOS: J-Lo, Shakira project power of women at Super Bowl

PHOTOS: J-Lo, Shakira project power of women at Super Bowl

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira brought an energetic jolt of Latina star power to Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering hip-shaking choreography and a medley of infectious hits to one of the world's glitziest stages. Latin artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin appeared as surprise guests in the extravaganza, which signaled its Latin American influences from the onset, when Shakira greeted the stadium audience in Spanish with "Hola, Miami."

'Young people won't tolerate abrasive behaviour'

'Young people won't tolerate abrasive behaviour'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Younger people have a very strong sense of what is wrong, and what is right, along with the opportunity to call out this kind of behaviour through mechanisms like social media.'

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Gen Rawat must remember that loose lips sink ships

Gen Rawat must remember that loose lips sink ships

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Chiefs of Army Staff in India have not been tactful about politicians. But they have stayed clear of politics, reports Aditi Phadnis.

'You can't take the BJP at face value'

'You can't take the BJP at face value'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'There are 17 million Hindus in Bangladesh and we, in the north east, see this Citizenship (Amendment) Bill as a route for them to enter India on the plea that they are facing persecution in Bangladesh.'

Pitch invaders face life ban

Pitch invaders face life ban

Rediff.com1 May 2003

English FA officials are counting on a series of measures to tackle hooligans.

Can your Facebook friends make you sick?

Can your Facebook friends make you sick?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Excessive social comparison can affect your self esteem and cause depression and anxiety.

CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower

CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Competitive advantage is increasingly transient and companies need strategic and operational agility to operate in this environment of uncertainty.

Engineers, here's how you can avoid being laid off

Engineers, here's how you can avoid being laid off

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

It's time you up your skills set to stay relevant in the industry.

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation.