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Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The worried families of three missing British schoolgirls believed to have fled to Syria to join the Islamic State on Monday made a moving plea to them to come back home as Scotland Yard sent its officers to search for them in Turkey.

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.

'Pakistan has called Modi's bluff'

'Pakistan has called Modi's bluff'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

'There is a consensus within the Indian security establishment -- at least among those who draw their conclusions from data instead of speaking from nationalist sentiment -- that India lacks the offensive capability to defeat Pakistan in a short war.'

IndiGo and the habit of consistently making money

IndiGo and the habit of consistently making money

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

IndiGo is arguably more a financial services company than airline.

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Indians are the biggest non-Arab investors in Dubai's real estate market.

EPL round-up: 100-point nearing City not looking at records

EPL round-up: 100-point nearing City not looking at records

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

City are 18 points clear of second-placed Liverpool after beating Chelsea 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday and need just four wins from their final nine games to be sure of the title.

Portugal: A backdoor for Bangladeshis into EU

Portugal: A backdoor for Bangladeshis into EU

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Bangladeshis say it is easier in Portugal to get Residency papers, which give them access to all EU countries, reports Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

Rediff.com4 May 2017

A K Bhattacharya digs into the yet-to-be-public report on ways to curb black money and finds out that Modi's next moves could include action on dabba trading, hawala, and education.

Low fares might leave airlines stranded in the long run

Low fares might leave airlines stranded in the long run

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The sooner the airlines get their act together, the better.

Greek crisis: An opportunity for Indian investors?

Greek crisis: An opportunity for Indian investors?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Neither India nor China will be badly affected by Grexit.

Will Raghuram Rajan get a second term?

Will Raghuram Rajan get a second term?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is regarded as credible by global financiers.

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.

Hughes mourned, Australia to launch immediate safety review

Hughes mourned, Australia to launch immediate safety review

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Australia's cricket board will launch an 'immediate' review into player safety in the wake of Phillip Hughes' death, as the global cricket community mourned on Friday.

'Advani knew I was going to Kandahar with terrorists'

'Advani knew I was going to Kandahar with terrorists'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Contradicting L K Advani, former external affairs minister Jaswant Singh has said the then home minister was aware of the controversial decision about his travelling to Kandahar along with three terrorists released in exchange for the hostages of hijacked Indian Airlines plane in 1999.

This is how Euro zone plans to counter the Greek crisis

This is how Euro zone plans to counter the Greek crisis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The IMF dashed any hope that Athens could avert default.

The cancer conqueror

The cancer conqueror

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Ananda Shankar Jayant had everything going for her. Then, she saw her medical reports.

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Against the backdrop of difficult administrative, political and economic problems, Imran's temperament and staying power will be the subject of intense expectation and public scrutiny,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

This mother of teenagers conquered Everest 5 times

This mother of teenagers conquered Everest 5 times

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'When I am at the top I always feel I am blessed and closer to god.'

India Inc's global borrowings mount

India Inc's global borrowings mount

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Corporates' forex borrowings have grown at a CAGR of 15.6% since 2008.

7 personality 'faults' that are actually good for you

7 personality 'faults' that are actually good for you

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The idea of marinating in your own mediocrity is actually a valuable lesson in shameless self-love.

PHOTOS: Last-ball win gives Mumbai Indians 3rd IPL title

PHOTOS: Last-ball win gives Mumbai Indians 3rd IPL title

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Magnificent death bowling saw Mumbai Indians snatch an incredible one-run victory from the jaws of defeat against Rising Pune Supergiant in a thrilling final of the Indian Premier League, in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

CAD gain seasonal, likely to improve this fiscal: Analysts

CAD gain seasonal, likely to improve this fiscal: Analysts

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Leading brokerages Nomura and Barclays on said current account deficit, which unexpectedly improved to 4.8 per cent in 2012-13, but still at a historic high, could moderate further this fiscal on slowing gold imports and cheaper commodities.

15 lessons every successful entrepreneur follows

15 lessons every successful entrepreneur follows

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Apoorve Dubey lists out the 15 things that will make you a successful entrepreneur.

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'If push comes to shove, Pakistan does have the capability to make it difficult for the US and NATO forces to make even a withdrawal of troops out of Afghanistan in orderly fashion,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why is IAF so keen on scuttling HAL's indigenous trainer aircraft?

Why is IAF so keen on scuttling HAL's indigenous trainer aircraft?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

An IAF "request for information" floated on the MoD website invites Indian companies to submit preliminary bids to supply the IAF with 106 PC-7 Mk II trainers. Ajai Shukla reports

Game of Thrones can make you rich!

Game of Thrones can make you rich!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Six money lessons you can learn from the popular game

Greece impact: India Inc stares at weakening euro

Greece impact: India Inc stares at weakening euro

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Motherson Sumi, Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover will face higher cost.

Why doctors oppose Modi's medical bill

Why doctors oppose Modi's medical bill

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

'This government wants to keep control of everything in its hands.' 'If they have their stooges sitting on the National Medical Commission, they will do only the government's bidding.' 'Imagine a scary situation where people who have no knowledge about medicine sit on a commission that will take decisions on matters related to medical education, doctors and medical ethics.'

Why we need to stop talking to Pakistan

Why we need to stop talking to Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

To persist with talks in the face of continuing terrorism that puts hundreds of Indian lives at stake is not only naive but morally repugnant and ethically unacceptable. It is time to see through this charade and abandon a path of high risk and no returns, says Vivek Gumaste.

Earnings shocker likely for markets

Earnings shocker likely for markets

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Companies from the capital goods space will under-perform.

IndiGo's big bet: The $40 billion jet buying spree

IndiGo's big bet: The $40 billion jet buying spree

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

IndiGo's ascent is not without its risks, however.

How to earn Rs 100 crore a year from regional aviation

How to earn Rs 100 crore a year from regional aviation

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'The regional market has been brought to life. This is a big development in India's aviation sector,' says Civil Aviation Minister Jayant Sinha.

More than 1 million affected by Ebola outbreak: WHO

More than 1 million affected by Ebola outbreak: WHO

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

With more than one million people affected by the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the World Health Organisation has warned that there is "no early end in sight" to the severe health crisis and called for "extraordinary measures" to stop the transmission of the disease.

Agni-5 can deliver a nuclear bomb anywhere in China

Agni-5 can deliver a nuclear bomb anywhere in China

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

China's and India's nuclear doctrines mandate 'No First Use' of nuclear weapons, so use against each other seems unlikely.

Formula One teams rule out Russian race boycott

Formula One teams rule out Russian race boycott

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Formula One teams say they will race in Russia, despite the crisis in Ukraine and downing of a Malaysian airliner, unless the country's debut Grand Prix in October is called off or they are ordered not to go.

Mutual Fund sector may cut jobs

Mutual Fund sector may cut jobs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) has already taken up the matter with the market regulator and the finance ministry.

Leaving champion clubs... for English Premier League also-rans

Leaving champion clubs... for English Premier League also-rans

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at a few other players who shunned champion sides for mediocre clubs in the Premier League.

Jet looks abroad to tide over rupee crisis

Jet looks abroad to tide over rupee crisis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Jet Airways (India) Ltd hopes to minimise the impact of a sharp rupee depreciation by growing its international network over the next few months.

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

This was good enough for Fernandes to hire Chandilya to lead his India business.