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Indian hotel among most expensive in the world

Indian hotel among most expensive in the world

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some of the most expensive hotel suites in the world.

Gun control, jobs, terror... Signs of Obama's new agenda

Gun control, jobs, terror... Signs of Obama's new agenda

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

President Barack Obama on Tuesday staked his second term political capital on an ambitious bid to strengthen America at home by reigniting its economic engine, cutting gun murders and fixing immigration.

12 fastest growing economies in 2012

12 fastest growing economies in 2012

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Some countries, including India and China, that are poised to post impressive growth numbers.

30 richest Indians in the world

30 richest Indians in the world

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Although the world economy is going through tough economic times, the number of Indians making it to the global rich list is increasing.

30 richest Indians in the world

30 richest Indians in the world

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Although the world economy is going through tough economic times, the number of Indians making it to the global rich list is increasing.

From boom to doom: Fall of India's wealth creators

From boom to doom: Fall of India's wealth creators

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The Indian stock market boom saw the rise of many wealthy investors. However, some of the high profile companies did not live up to the expectations of investors.

Infosys denies report of firing 5,000 staff

Infosys denies report of firing 5,000 staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

It said that the company encourages "chronic under-performers" to leave as part of its staff management.

10 global cos cut 1 lakh jobs in 2012

10 global cos cut 1 lakh jobs in 2012

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

With an aim to save costs in troubled economic times, just 10 companies together have announced nearly one lakh job cuts worldwide since start of 2012 and they include giants like HP, Google and Citigroup.

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India's largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He tells Rahul Jacob that the government needs a free trade agreement with Europe fast to ensure a level-playing field with Bangladesh and Vietnam.

How this youngster is bringing jobs to students

How this youngster is bringing jobs to students

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Rishabh Gupta is a young entrepreneur who is helping the country's graduates find jobs, internships and more. Here, he offers advice to budding entrepreneurs and young graduates on how to make the most of their career.

Infosys to fire up to 5,000 workers

Infosys to fire up to 5,000 workers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The software services provider looks to cut costs and boost sales.

The 30 biggest companies in India

The 30 biggest companies in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Indian Oil Corporation is India's biggest company by revenue.

Two Indians in Forbes richest Americans' list

Two Indians in Forbes richest Americans' list

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Two Indians have made it to the Forbes list of 400 Richest Americans.

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The innovative fusion sport of football-golf is helping Argentine courses stay afloat in testing economic times when golfing revenue alone is often not enough to cover costly maintenance fees.

20 fastest-growing companies in the world

20 fastest-growing companies in the world

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

There are some companies that are witnessing booming growth.

The hype over Gujarat's economic performance

The hype over Gujarat's economic performance

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Gujarat's so-called superior performance, relative to its own history, and its present peer group, is being used to assiduously promote a personality cult around Modi together with a fascist ideology, say Sonali Ranade and Shaelja Sharma

Top 10 corporates account for 13% of bank loans

Top 10 corporates account for 13% of bank loans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

This loan growth has been largely driven by the top 10 corporate groups.

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The airline was forced to ground its fleet in December after running out of cash.

Tatas refute media reports; Indica still in focus

Tatas refute media reports; Indica still in focus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Contrary to information in the report, Tata Motors does not have any plans of 'de-emphasising' the Tata Indica, the statement said.

India's 30 biggest companies

India's 30 biggest companies

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

India's companies are today amongst the biggest companies in the world.

India should cut rates, boost spending, says economist

India should cut rates, boost spending, says economist

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

India needs to cuts interest rates and expand public expenditure if it wants to boost growth rate, says Sunanda Sen.

India's top 20 profit making PSUs

India's top 20 profit making PSUs

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru called public sector units 'the temples of modern India'.

Who should be the next chairman of Tata Sons?

Who should be the next chairman of Tata Sons?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Half a dozen names are doing the rounds as replacement for Cyrus Mistry as the chairman of the Tata Group.

The Big Star Players in the Ad World

The Big Star Players in the Ad World

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

According to a report, Shah Rukh Khan endorses the maximum number of brands on TV, followed by Katrina and Kareena.

Gates Foundation commits $750 mn to The Global Fund

Gates Foundation commits $750 mn to The Global Fund

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The foundation is providing the money to The Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria through a promissory note, co-chair Bill Gates said.

10 countries that will rule world trade

10 countries that will rule world trade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Trade is set to transform with most growth coming from emerging markets.

India's top 20 youthful brands

India's top 20 youthful brands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Youth is one of the largest consumer groups in India. Every brand is trying to reach out to them. Read here to find out, which brand was successful in its attempt to connect with the youth.

India's 30 biggest companies

India's 30 biggest companies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

India's biggest companies are public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the oil & gas sector.

RIL plans to offer low-cost 4G service on Rs 3,500 tablets

RIL plans to offer low-cost 4G service on Rs 3,500 tablets

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

RIL mulls launching tablets at around Rs 3,500 and bundle it with data offering 1 GB at Rs 10, a tenth of the current 3G prices.

Bollywood's Highest Paid Actresses

Bollywood's Highest Paid Actresses

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Kareena Kapoor leads the pack.

Why HRD ministry nixed all names for IIM-A chairman's post

Why HRD ministry nixed all names for IIM-A chairman's post

Rediff.com30 May 2016

This is reportedly the first time that the names recommended by a search committee have been shot down by the HRD ministry

Does vehicle density in metropolitan cities play a vital role in air pollution?

Does vehicle density in metropolitan cities play a vital role in air pollution?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The Rediff labs team tried to correlate vehicle density with air pollution.

7 career lessons from Indra Nooyi

7 career lessons from Indra Nooyi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

As she steps down as CEO, Indra Nooyi leaves behind an inspiring legacy of initiative, innovation and social responsibility.

Can Apple Pay repeat its US success story in India?

Can Apple Pay repeat its US success story in India?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

iPhone, which accounts for just 3% of sales in India's 100 million-plus annual smartphone market, plans to partner an existing player

Indians pay the highest for petrol, diesel!

Indians pay the highest for petrol, diesel!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Petrol costs less than a dollar in the OPEC region.

Ferrari sells for $16.4 mn at auction!

Ferrari sells for $16.4 mn at auction!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

In auctions held this weekend, nine much-desired cars were on the block.

The world's fastest car in India soon!

The world's fastest car in India soon!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The world's fastest car, Ultimate Aero is all set to hit the Indian roads.

This election witnessed a silenced Muslim

This election witnessed a silenced Muslim

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'This time, even the professedly secular parties have maintained a conscious distance from being identified with Muslims.' 'This could be interpreted as a success of the BJP campaign of what it has been calling 'minority appeasement', says Mohammad Sajjad.

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda may hike car price

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda may hike car price

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Popular new models like Maruti Ciaz and Hyundai Elite i20 are reported to get dearer in a few days time.

People throng banks as they reopen

People throng banks as they reopen

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Banks will remain open for the public even on the weekend