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Voda-Idea need to tackle challenges within to face Jio's threat

Voda-Idea need to tackle challenges within to face Jio's threat

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Evolving a common work ethic and culture will be critical so that the merged entity does not lose focus on the common enemy outside -- and instead becomes more obsessed with internal turf wars.

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com lists 11 Modi flagship schemes that may have been gamechangers in the Lok Sabha election.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to holiday in style!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to holiday in style!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Get inspired from Bollywood and holiday in style!

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

It's the age of the DIY travellers.

It's unfair to oppose the tax on provident fund

It's unfair to oppose the tax on provident fund

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The overall message to the middle class is: the days of freebies are over.

E-auction of coal mines: Will cartels trump the consumers?

E-auction of coal mines: Will cartels trump the consumers?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The Modi government's e-auction policy for coal, meant to shield the consumer against hike in electricity charges, has already led to serious allegations of cartelisation among the bidding corporates. Matters came to such a pass that the government at one point last week was considering inviting the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the matter, reports Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

Rediff.com30 May 2017

NDA's energy plan powered UP win, but it's not a winner yet. Centre has claimed to have saved money by targeted coverage but critics say the system is not yet foolproof.

Inflation under check in 2015? Not quite!

Inflation under check in 2015? Not quite!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The country saw two straight years of deficient monsoons.

All that is terribly wrong with B-school placements right now

All that is terribly wrong with B-school placements right now

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

It is that time of the year when fresh business school graduates try their luck at placements.

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'

Jaitley shows the path to 'Acche din' for the middle class

Jaitley shows the path to 'Acche din' for the middle class

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The abolition of wealth tax is again a welcome step.

'Modi's Make in India plan is going to run into trouble'

'Modi's Make in India plan is going to run into trouble'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

'Car makers would be in a better position to adopt norms'.

Trust deficit among oil companies costs India dear

Trust deficit among oil companies costs India dear

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Indian oil and gas exploration companies work in silos.

Are higher taxes responsible for India's economic slowdown?

Are higher taxes responsible for India's economic slowdown?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The combined share of customs and excise duties, service tax, and value-added tax in India's gross domestic product reached an all-time high of 10.5%.

F1 is letting down fans and drivers, warns Webber

F1 is letting down fans and drivers, warns Webber

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

'I think we're disappointed with it as F1 fans...All the drivers that I'm talking with, we're disappointed with what's going on with the cars, the lap times, it's just not stimulating for the drivers'

Trump would send US economy back into recession: Clinton

Trump would send US economy back into recession: Clinton

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Republican presidential presumptive nominee Donald Trump would throw the United States economy back into recession, his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton said.

7 things you should never do before a workout

7 things you should never do before a workout

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Follow these seven rules which will save you from injury and also ensure a more effective workout session

Why India can't export its way out of trouble

Why India can't export its way out of trouble

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

India must streamline reforms, only then it will see success.

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'There are 25 million farmers in India with at least 2 to 3 cows each.' 'If all them use biogas to cook, millions of LPG units and firewood can be saved.'

World Bank expects India's GDP growth to reach 8% by 2017

World Bank expects India's GDP growth to reach 8% by 2017

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

India's GDP growth to reach 8% by 2017. says World Bank

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Two have already sacrificed their lives.' 'How many more shall need to sacrifice before the government listens?' 'Four, five or six? They are ready, waiting.' After Ganga campaigner G D Agrawal's death, a Haridwar ashram's sadhus are on a relay fast unto death.

Obama to layout his vision for rebuilding US economy

Obama to layout his vision for rebuilding US economy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

It's a vision that says America is strongest when everybody's got a shot at opportunity -- not when our economy is winner-take-all, but when we're all in this together," Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to the President, wrote in a mass email.

LPG users get Rs 91 cr direct subsidy since June 1

LPG users get Rs 91 cr direct subsidy since June 1

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Describing DBT for LPG as a 'tremendous success,' Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily said the programme, when implemented throughout the country, would help save Rs 8,000-9,000 crore (Rs 80-90 billion) of subsidy from going to unintended beneficiaries.

Tata Steel may sell stake in group cos to Tata Sons

Tata Steel may sell stake in group cos to Tata Sons

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Needs funds for Odisha plant expansion, to cut high debt.

This couple is travelling the world on their BIKE

This couple is travelling the world on their BIKE

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Photographer duo Monica Moghe and Sharik Varma have already covered 3,300 kilometres. This is their story.

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The impact of the ban will not be limited to sales.

Assocham charts steps to overcome El Nino

Assocham charts steps to overcome El Nino

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

The government must expand the farm insurance cover and advice banks and financial institutions to settle crop insurance claims in the drought-hit areas without delay.

5 most popular bikes of 2016

5 most popular bikes of 2016

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

These five vehicles are the most popular two-wheelers launched till date in 2016. However, 2016 is still on and we are expecting lot more exciting vehicle launches around the festive season.

Govt on right track in raising excise on petrol, diesel

Govt on right track in raising excise on petrol, diesel

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Petrol prices have been cut in small doses on 20 occasions.

No change in personal income tax rates in near term

No change in personal income tax rates in near term

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The peak rate of 30% applies on annual income of individuals above Rs 10 lakhs.

'I liked everyone, except Shilpa Shinde, in Bigg Boss 11'

'I liked everyone, except Shilpa Shinde, in Bigg Boss 11'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Evicted contestant Jyoti Kumari gives you the inside gossip from the Bigg Boss 11 house.

Inside look: Obama's White House in the sky

Inside look: Obama's White House in the sky

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama will be arriving in India for his three-day visit on January 25. He will travel to India in his presidential plane, Air Force One. The presidential plane will be will be accorded the same protocol in Indian air space that is set aside for the president of India and the prime minister. Ahead of Obama's visit, here's what you need to know about the plane.

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Even the well heeled in metros find it difficult to go completely digital. Cash withdrawals from ATMs are back at the same level as they were before demonetisation

Questions linger over Pakistan's 'terror boat'

Questions linger over Pakistan's 'terror boat'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Days after the Indian Coast Guard intercepted a 'terror boat' from Pakistan, there are still some doubts over the claims.

Dwindling rupee dampens next week's rate cut hope

Dwindling rupee dampens next week's rate cut hope

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The sharp fall in rupee since the beginning of May will make things difficult for the central bank which is on the path of easing the monetary policy to revive growth.

Indian Scout Sixty: What's so special?

Indian Scout Sixty: What's so special?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The smallest of the Indian Motorcycle line-up comes packin' with a 1000cc V-twin, but how is it to ride? Benjamin Gracias took the Sixty out for a spin.

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Here's what happened next...

Why 2015 won't be good for emerging market economies

Why 2015 won't be good for emerging market economies

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Hitting GDP growth of more than six per cent will require substantial foreign direct investment, especially if household savings largely continue to remain locked.

Households yet to reap benefits of RBI's fight against inflation

Households yet to reap benefits of RBI's fight against inflation

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

RBI takes steps to control inflation but the masses are not convinced.