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IED blast in Bengaluru's Church Street, 1 killed

IED blast in Bengaluru's Church Street, 1 killed

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

A woman was confirmed dead and another injured in an explosion triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device on Sunday night in front of a popular restaurant on a busy road in the heart of Bengaluru.

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The letter was the latest sign of US frustration about the business environment in India.

US FDA tightens regulatory noose on Indian drug firms

US FDA tightens regulatory noose on Indian drug firms

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Import alert on Ranbaxy's Mohali unit; Strides' injectible arm gets warning letter

Large co-op banks may come under Banking Act

Large co-op banks may come under Banking Act

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Large urban co-operative banks may come to be solely under the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, even as the smaller among them are to remain within the exclusive fold of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies. The upcoming changes will bring the curtains down on the vexed issue of dual control of UCBs, which has been in vogue for 54 years. The new framework will affect 1,551 UCBs in the country, which had a total business of Rs 7.36 trillion.

Just what the doctor ordered

Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'Indian doctors have also been wary of patients learning about drugs and brand names.' 'Probably harking back to the Brahmanical tradition of preserving information and knowledge from getting polluted by the lower classes,' says Ambi Parameswaran.

Court orders temporary halt on Sun Pharma's takeover of Ranbaxy

Court orders temporary halt on Sun Pharma's takeover of Ranbaxy

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Two individuals filed the petition in the high court of Andhra Pradesh

Trade after Trump: Here's where the cheer ends

Trade after Trump: Here's where the cheer ends

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

India Inc had cheered Donald Trump's decision to scrap TPP, but now there is a growing sense that it won't really lead to positive growth in trade with the US. Subhayan Chakraborty reports.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behaviour

Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behaviour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The new rules do not mention Islamic State or any other group by name

Ranbaxy says its drugs are safe

Ranbaxy says its drugs are safe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Ranbaxy Laboratories on Thursday said it will co-operate fully with any regulator from anywhere in the world wanting to investigate its manufacturing practices.

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Kerry is scheduled to head to India later this month for the fourth annual US-India Strategic Dialogue.

Want to study in Canada for a year?

Want to study in Canada for a year?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Educational institutions in Canada offer courses ranging from eight months duration to two years, says Sushil Sukhwani

8 simple tips to write your first CV

8 simple tips to write your first CV

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Your resume should generate curiosity into your profile as a person and set you apart from your peers, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

India's growing coffee culture

India's growing coffee culture

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Indian coffee shops market over the next four-five years will grow between 6 and 18 per cent CAGR, all due to the growing coffee culture among the youth, increasing urbanisation, rising disposable income levels and changing eating and drinking preferences, says Atanu Biswas.

More steps needed to make e-transactions safer

More steps needed to make e-transactions safer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Absence of comprehensive data protection and privacy laws will be barriers in the government's digitalisation drive.

Caution: You are still being watched!

Caution: You are still being watched!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The government claims the existing safeguards under the law are adequate, lawful, towards a legitimate purpose and provide for a "proportionate interference" in citizens' right to privacy, reports Nitin Sethi.

Indian-American billionaire arrested; charged with opioid fraud

Indian-American billionaire arrested; charged with opioid fraud

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Amritsar-born entrepreneur John Nath Kapoor was arrested by the FBI for bribing doctors to over-prescribe a powerful opioid to patients.

How scammers cheat online shoppers

How scammers cheat online shoppers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.

Sun-Ranbaxy deal stirs monopoly concerns: CCI

Sun-Ranbaxy deal stirs monopoly concerns: CCI

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Competition watchdog says 'high market concentration' in some segments a worry.

The mistakes Daiichi Sankyo made in the Ranbaxy deal

The mistakes Daiichi Sankyo made in the Ranbaxy deal

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The FDA actions eventually led to a $500-million fine for Ranbaxy as well as the effective mothballing of many of its Indian factories.

Indian companies not singled out for inspections: USFDA

Indian companies not singled out for inspections: USFDA

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

A global policy would reward firms which strive for higher quality.

Keep us in loop before any FDA swoop, India tells US

Keep us in loop before any FDA swoop, India tells US

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Inspections only in domestic authorities' presence, visiting US drug regulator told

Congress has cut a sorry figure: Jaitley on Aadhaar verdict

Congress has cut a sorry figure: Jaitley on Aadhaar verdict

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

His colleague and Law & IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the court has held that the purpose of issuing Aadhaar to all Indian citizens is legitimate and no surveillance is possible.

SCO summit: Another chance to improve India-China ties

SCO summit: Another chance to improve India-China ties

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Clearly, the warming of ties can be a 'win-win' for India and China,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Sky is Pink Review

The Sky is Pink Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

You must watch The Sky is Pink just for Priyanka Chopra, applauds Sukanya Verma.

If our army wants to avoid the fate of Saddam's army...

If our army wants to avoid the fate of Saddam's army...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

'... it must network its battlefield units quickly, securely, robustly,' notes Ajai Shukla.

What is ailing India's pharma sector?

What is ailing India's pharma sector?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Low growth visibility and trouble with regulators have resulted in lack of interest from investors

IT, pharma rally expected to continue

IT, pharma rally expected to continue

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Another year of strong performance by these export-oriented sectors likely as US economy revives and rupee is expected to be under pressure.

Markets pare intraday gains; Sensex, Nifty end flat

Markets pare intraday gains; Sensex, Nifty end flat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Tata Motors (down 1.7%) was the top loser on Sensex and Nifty, while Lupin (1.6%) gained the most.

Time to Trump up on large cap stocks

Time to Trump up on large cap stocks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Experts say the stock market correction in recent times increases the risk-reward in favour of large-cap stocks.

Who will be the big sectoral gainers in 2019?

Who will be the big sectoral gainers in 2019?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

There are also signs that the private sector investment cycle is slowly coming back, as capacity utilisation figures across industry continue to slowly creep up. A pickup in investments will front load profitability, says Akash Prakash.

Maintain status-quo on Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy merger: HC to bourses

Maintain status-quo on Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy merger: HC to bourses

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Based on a writ petition filed by some individual investors, the High Court while ordering the status quo on Friday, issued notices to SEBI, BSE, NSE, Sun Pharma, Ranbaxy, Daichii Sankyo and Silver Street Developers.

Auto cos drive into aftercare market, edge out roadside garages

Auto cos drive into aftercare market, edge out roadside garages

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

There are 230 million vehicles on the road, and counting. Bulk of these are under seven years old and once they get older, the industry estimates the requirement for spare parts and aftersales service to shoot up sharply.

What is the future of GST?

What is the future of GST?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

With less than five months left for the report of the Fifteenth Finance Commission to be submitted, its chairman N K Singh said the report will have fiscal road map for states, depending on their current situation.

America should listen harder to India

America should listen harder to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Silicon Valley can be replicated, but this will only be achieved so long as fresh talent is welcomed by both our countries - a move that will surely spark a billion ideas and discoveries.

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

Biocon contests Roche claims on cancer drug

Biocon contests Roche claims on cancer drug

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Roche said the Indian regulatory authorities had approved Biocon and Mylan's products as Trastuzumab, but it was unclear if these met the criteria for biosimilar products.

LinkedIn Lite: 'Made in India, for India'

LinkedIn Lite: 'Made in India, for India'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

LinkedIn hopes to bring more first-time job seekers there, apart from technology talent from the smaller cities.

Blow by blow: How swift action saved the day in Pathankot

Blow by blow: How swift action saved the day in Pathankot

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Nitin Gokhale reports on how quick decisions saved a repeat of a Mumbai-like carnage at the key Punjab air force base.

Mukesh Ambani's wealth grew 67% last year, is India's richest for 10th time

Mukesh Ambani's wealth grew 67% last year, is India's richest for 10th time

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Forbes said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "economic experiments" barely affected India's billionaires while none gained more than oil-and-gas tycoon Mukesh Ambani, who cemented his decade-long hold on the top slot by adding a staggering USD 15.3 billion (67 per cent) to his last year's wealth to become one of Asia's top five richest.