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Are we over-celebrating 'work from home'?

Are we over-celebrating 'work from home'?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Microsoft top boss Satya Nadella feels the increase in productivity has come at the price of burning the 'social capital' built up by companies over very many years, observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

High drama as CBI arrests Chidambaram from his home

High drama as CBI arrests Chidambaram from his home

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

A CBI spokesperson said he has been arrested on the basis of a warrant issued by a competent court.

Swaraj meets Saudi King, inaugurates Janadriyah festival

Swaraj meets Saudi King, inaugurates Janadriyah festival

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Swaraj thanked Saudi Arabia for according the 'Guest of Honour' status to India at the Janadriyah festival, an official statement said.

Murthy made IT adviser to Lankan Prez

Murthy made IT adviser to Lankan Prez

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Padma Vibhushan awardee Murthy has stepped down as Infosys CEO but continues as its chief mentor and board chairman.

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be part of Modi Cabinet 2.0

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be part of Modi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The news of Shah joining the Cabinet came from Gujarat BJP chief Jitu Vaghani, who tweeted a congratulatory message. "Had a courtesy meeting with our mentor Amit Shah and gave my best wishes to him on his inclusion as a strong member of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers," he tweeted.

PM's statement on Mumbai terror attacks

PM's statement on Mumbai terror attacks

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The well-planned and well-orchestrated attacks, probably with external linkages, were intended to create a sense of panic, by choosing high profile targets and indiscriminately killing foreigners.

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Last year, Trump broke with decades of precedent by not hosting the annual Iftar dinne.

PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out at Colaba Causeway

PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out at Colaba Causeway

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

A major fire broke out on Thursday in a five-storeyed commercial-cum-residential building in Mumbai but there were no casualties.

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Interacting with state chief ministers, Modi underscored the enormity of what he described as the world's biggest vaccination exercise, which begins from January 16, saying over 30 crore citizens will get the jabs in the next few months in India against only 2.5 crore people vaccinated so far in over 50 countries in around a month.

Pervez Musharraf may visit India this month

Pervez Musharraf may visit India this month

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Musharraf's lecture tour of foreign countries, including India, had been firmed up before the Mumbai terror attacks in November, a source close to the former military ruler told The News daily. Musharraf is expected to start the tour with his first lecture in the US on January 14, the paper reported.

Top Ispat official, wife trapped in hotel

Top Ispat official, wife trapped in hotel

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Vinod Garg, executive director, commercial, Ispat Industries, and his wife were at a business dinner with the company's foreign customers when terrorists attacked the hotel on Wednesday night.

BSF camel contingent marches on Google doodle on R-Day

BSF camel contingent marches on Google doodle on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

As a tribute on 67th Republic Day, search giant Google's doodle on Tuesday showed a march of a richly caparisoned camel contingent of the Border Security Force, a major attraction at the annual parade at the Rajpath on January 26.

US diktat: Why didn't Modi stand up for India?

US diktat: Why didn't Modi stand up for India?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The Modi government caved in under American pressure without even token resistance. Two countries similarly placed as India with high dependence on Iranian oil -- China and Turkey -- have shown the grit to stand up to Washington, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Trump to sign an executive order aimed at achieving a more skills-based and merit-based immigration system.

COVID-19 attack on US worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11: Trump

COVID-19 attack on US worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11: Trump

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The coronavirus has infected 1.2 million Americans and killed more than 73,000.

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Russia welcomed the world to the soccer World Cup on Thursday as fans streamed in, the hosts savoured a 5-0 victory on the pitch and President Vladimir Putin's government derided Western efforts to isolate him.

Why the NRC is cruel

Why the NRC is cruel

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'I do not think that we are showing Hindu humanity and humaneness in the process of the National Register of Citizens.'

Taj hotel bustles with activity for Dec 21 opening

Taj hotel bustles with activity for Dec 21 opening

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

The Taj Palace, which stands as a grim reminder to the worst terror attack in Mumbai, is now witnessing a lot of activity with employees working tirelessly to prepare a portion of the hotel for receiving guests from December 21.

Golden Globes: When stars let down their guard

Golden Globes: When stars let down their guard

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'To me,' says Aseem Chhabra, 'the Golden Globes hold the most meaning as one gets to see stars celebrating, getting emotional, letting their guard down and showing us their regular human side.'

India a genuine emerging power: Britain

India a genuine emerging power: Britain

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband considered to be a potential prime minister, has heaped praise on India as a 'genuine emerging power' from whom the world had 'many expectations.'"India is genuinely emerging as a power and in it the Indian diaspora is a huge source of strength" Miliband said, adding, 'we are lucky to have such a diaspora.'

India a genuine emerging power: Britain

India a genuine emerging power: Britain

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, considered to be a potential prime minister, has heaped praise on India as a "genuine emerging power" from whom the world had "many expectations." "India is genuinely emerging as a power and in it the Indian Diaspora is a huge source of strength" Miliband said, adding "we are lucky to have such a Diaspora."

Madam Raksha Mantri, this is what you need to do first!

Madam Raksha Mantri, this is what you need to do first!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

'She must first change the Rules of Business 1961 that makes the defence secretary and not the defence minister responsible for the defence of the country!' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd.)

Indian athletes slam Marathon organisers

Indian athletes slam Marathon organisers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

The Indian half-marathoners complained of being treated unfairly during the Mumbai Marathon.

Balakot air strike: Brace for retaliation

Balakot air strike: Brace for retaliation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Not only is there a possibility for a conventional retaliation by Pakistan, there could also be terror attacks.

Pak upset over India's denial of visa to minister

Pak upset over India's denial of visa to minister

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

The controversial Pakistan minister had requested for the visa, saying he had been invited as a guest by the Pakistan Cricket Board. But the Indian government refused to entertain the request in view of his controversial background.

Chinese President Xi to visit Pakistan next week

Chinese President Xi to visit Pakistan next week

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Pakistan on Monday on a two-day visit to deepen economic and strategic ties between the two "all-weather" allies.

French Prez Macron's 1st visit to India begins on March 9

French Prez Macron's 1st visit to India begins on March 9

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A framework agreement on Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (JNPP) is expected to be signed between the two sides during the visit.

A behavioural theory on why productivity declines

A behavioural theory on why productivity declines

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The impact of 'family first' on productivity in developing societies is yet to be modeled, says Agnikalam.

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The suicide bombing near the diplomatic post was the first of three targeting Saudi Arabia on Monday -- including one outside the the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site -- that killed four Saudi security troops and wounded five.

US lawmakers meets Dalai Lama; China protests

US lawmakers meets Dalai Lama; China protests

Rediff.com10 May 2017

China said the US delegation's visit to Dharamshala and their meeting with the Dalai Lama has "sent a very wrong signal to the outside world about supporting Tibetan independence and violated the US government's commitment not to support Tibet's independence."

India is strong player on world stage: US ahead of Obama visit

India is strong player on world stage: US ahead of Obama visit

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The United States is keen to work with India on security, political and economic issues and President Barack Obama's visit represents the future of American engagement with a strong player within Asia and the global stage, the White House said on Wednesday.

'A new history starts now': North Korea's Kim Jong-un meets South Korea's Moon

'A new history starts now': North Korea's Kim Jong-un meets South Korea's Moon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The historic peace talks are aimed at ending their decades-long conflict and come weeks before Kim is due to meet United States President Donald Trump.

Sahara owns several luxury apartments, assets abroad

Sahara owns several luxury apartments, assets abroad

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Other London properties, aircraft & offshore accounts are yet to catch the attention of regulators.

We are one when it comes to fighting terror: Modi's message to Ghani

We are one when it comes to fighting terror: Modi's message to Ghani

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Modi on Thursday spoke to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and offered his condolences over the loss of lives in the Kabul guesthouse sieg

We invite investors, but don't open doors: Deepak Parekh

We invite investors, but don't open doors: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

As a consensus remains elusive on key economic policies like foreign investment norms, industry leader Deepak Parekh has said India's FDI policy is akin to 'inviting guests over to our house, but not opening the door'.

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Do a straw poll of any business friends and you will laugh and weep at what they go through, points out Rahul Jacob.

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The new entrants are young, enterprising Chinese men and women who want to tap into the promising Indian market.

Govt keen to boost defence exports

Govt keen to boost defence exports

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

In a bid to boost sagging armament sales abroad, India on Tuesday invited foreign companies to collaborate with domestic defence production

Nigerians attacked in UP: 5 arrested

Nigerians attacked in UP: 5 arrested

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Swaraj said the Centre was taking immediate action and that UP CM Yogi Adityanath had assured her of a fair and impartial investigation.

Why Russia and India matter to each other

Why Russia and India matter to each other

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

'At crucial times, it was this country that consistently stood by us in international forums on vital issues like Kashmir.'