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Tough battle for Ashok Chavan in Nanded

Tough battle for Ashok Chavan in Nanded

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

While everyone says that in terms of actual contribution to Nanded or in moral authority, Ashok Chavan cannot compare with his father, in terms of contact with his voters, he beats S B Chavan hollow. 'Sab ko sambhaltey hain.'

What the Supreme Court told us this year

What the Supreme Court told us this year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

From Rafale relief to heat on realtors, 10 landmark Supreme Court judgments in 2018.

Voters reject Gandhi dynasty and its handouts

Voters reject Gandhi dynasty and its handouts

Rediff.com20 May 2014

It was the rejection of the Congress' welfarist economics by voters that led to the party's drubbing, says Andy Mukherjee.

Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia is important

Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia is important

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

King Salman and Narendra Modi will find common ground to intensify cooperation against jihadi terrorism, says Tarun Vijay, MP.

Robots are coming to India? Few lessons we must take from China

Robots are coming to India? Few lessons we must take from China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

In fact, since 2013, China has become the largest market for robots.

How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'

How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Inflation pegs down currency value, re-allocates resources, reduces potential economic growth and leads to the attrition of gross domestic savings.

4 trends that shaped Indian industry in 2017

4 trends that shaped Indian industry in 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

From crisis leaders to future Goliaths, India Inc saw them all in 2017, says Shailesh Dobhal.

No club compensation for a 2022 winter World Cup: FIFA

No club compensation for a 2022 winter World Cup: FIFA

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

FIFA announced that clubs will not get compensation for losing players and suffering domestic disruption due to a 2022 winter World Cup in Qatar.

Why Gujarat loss is still a victory for Congress

Why Gujarat loss is still a victory for Congress

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The Rahul-led campaign not only recorded its best assembly performance in the state since 1995, but also matched the BJP blow for blow in planning and execution.

India moving in right direction on GST, says Panagariya

India moving in right direction on GST, says Panagariya

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

India moving in right direction on GST, says Panagariya.

Cash crunch pain hits Dharavi's leather goods hub

Cash crunch pain hits Dharavi's leather goods hub

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The first of a six-part series examines how the leather workers at Dharavi are coping after five weeks of demonetisation.

For Cong, defence was only about brokering deals: PM

For Cong, defence was only about brokering deals: PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

He said the NDA's work culture was different from that of the previous governments.

'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.'

Why political class is betting on welfare spending

Why political class is betting on welfare spending

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

There appears to be a growing perception among the political class that faster growth will not create jobs fast enough and, therefore, welfare spending needs to be drastically increased, says T T Ram Mohan.

Desi chic, anyone? This engineer is giving khadi a makeover!

Desi chic, anyone? This engineer is giving khadi a makeover!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

He's promoting khadi through his swadesi clothing brand.

Nokia's plan to close Chennai plant sends a disturbing signal

Nokia's plan to close Chennai plant sends a disturbing signal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's desire to showcase India as a destination for manufacturing is well understood.

Vote or be sent home, the new diktat to illegal migrants

Vote or be sent home, the new diktat to illegal migrants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Crossing into the country from Bangladesh seeking a livelihood, illegal immigrants are being handed out valid documents by political parties in West Bengal and Assam, transforming them into a crucial vote-bank. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Lula in la-la land

Lula in la-la land

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'My enduring memory of Lula is personal,' says Ambassador B S Prakash, our former envoy in Brazil. 'He was visiting India after retirement to accept an award.' 'At a private dinner in the Brazilian ambassador's residence, where I too was present, he was missing at the end of the evening.' 'We all went looking for him in the sprawling house to find him eventually in the kitchen talking happily to the cooks and servers.' 'He was thanking them for the excellent meal and service!'

Rupee ends flat at 67.02 vs USD ahead of Fed meet outcome

Rupee ends flat at 67.02 vs USD ahead of Fed meet outcome

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Heavy unwinding by foreign portfolio investors and lacklustre equities dampened the sentiment

Chinese brokers woken from global dreams by market emergency

Chinese brokers woken from global dreams by market emergency

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Chinese brokers had been looking to use some of the cash they raised this year to expand their global reach

Modi's sell-off drive thwarted; more spending cuts likely

Modi's sell-off drive thwarted; more spending cuts likely

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Officials say a fall in global oil prices will reduce the government's subsidy burden, giving it a greater chance of hitting its ambitious fiscal deficit target of 4.1 percent of gross domestic product in the fiscal year to March.

From BJP's 3-0 loss to oil at $86.29, 12 numbers that defined 2018

From BJP's 3-0 loss to oil at $86.29, 12 numbers that defined 2018

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

If you looked back at 2018 and had to give it a name, the Year of Limitations might be the most accurate.

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

How long can Pakistan remain neutral in the Saudi Arabia-led Yemen conflict?

Cognizant net up 15.4% to $319.6 million

Cognizant net up 15.4% to $319.6 million

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Leading software outsourcing firm Cognizant Technology on Tuesday reported a 15.4 per cent rise in net profit at $319.6 million in the quarter to September driven by a strong ramp up in demand for outsourcing services, up from $276.9 million a year ago.

No apology or withdrawal of charges against Indian diplomat: US

No apology or withdrawal of charges against Indian diplomat: US

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

The United States has ruled out acceding to either of the two Indian demands --withdrawal of charges against its diplomat Devyani Khobragade, and an apology for alleged mistreatment, after her arrest in New York last week.

If women worked, India would be 27 per cent richer

If women worked, India would be 27 per cent richer

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Several factors force women out of the workforce. But mainly it's lack of good childcare facilities.

Rupee snaps 3-day losing trend, ends 6 paise up at 61.59 vs USD

Rupee snaps 3-day losing trend, ends 6 paise up at 61.59 vs USD

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

However, the hefty initial gains of the rupee, which had jumped to 61.05 intra-day, were substantially erased on month-end demand for US dollars from private oil firms and some defence-related purchases, amid fall in domestic stocks.

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

India has been opposing the pact as ITA will only benefit the country when its domestic manufacturing is robust.

The shocking way we treat 'servants'!

The shocking way we treat 'servants'!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

'In this resurgent India, class is the new caste. We are shaken up only occasionally, and briefly, when a battered, tribal teenager from Jharkhand looks us in the eye from our closet,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Security concerns in Bangladesh could impact Aus cricket and football

Security concerns in Bangladesh could impact Aus cricket and football

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

A security delegation sent by Cricket Australia to Bangladesh over the weekend has since returned home and was to report to local authorities on Wednesday, prompting speculation the tour will be cancelled. The security concerns in Bangladesh could also impact on Australia's qualifying campaign for the soccer World Cup.

Maharashtra, India's richest state, needs over $200 billion to house its poorest

Maharashtra, India's richest state, needs over $200 billion to house its poorest

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Despite a surplus of luxury homes lying unsold, Mumbai and other cities have a severe shortage of affordable housing.

'If slowdown prolongs we will start seeing casualties'

'If slowdown prolongs we will start seeing casualties'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'We are in the reverse gear and we are not there anywhere compared to the rest of the world'

Modi makes strong pitch for 'Make in India' at Aero India

Modi makes strong pitch for 'Make in India' at Aero India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised a conducive environment for manufacturers, including a discrimination-free tax system

GSTN: 'There's no system free of glitches'

GSTN: 'There's no system free of glitches'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

'One way to deal with these is to address these quickly and have rapid reaction teams in New Delhi, the state capitals and wherever possible.'

Will farmers' issues derail BJP's campaign in MP?

Will farmers' issues derail BJP's campaign in MP?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's task is to live down the hype and address the nitty-gritty, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Rumours of whistleblower float at Welspun's Anjar plant

Rumours of whistleblower float at Welspun's Anjar plant

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The news that Welspun has run into trouble with one of its biggest US-based clients has stressed its suppliers and investors alike

Why Buffalo meat prices have spurted

Why Buffalo meat prices have spurted

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Because of weak availability, buffalo meat exports have also declined over the last few weeks

SPECIAL: Why current account deficit may fall in FY14

SPECIAL: Why current account deficit may fall in FY14

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Anand Rathi recently carried out a research on the behaviour of the economy and CAD.

Farm sector alone can't bring prosperity to India, says NITI Aayog chief

Farm sector alone can't bring prosperity to India, says NITI Aayog chief

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The Centre intends to consolidate the 44 central labour laws into 5.

How the Web lost its innocence

How the Web lost its innocence

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Ajit Balakrishnan on how the Web could return to its original egalitarian goals.