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Saluting the Vishaka judgment, 20 years on

Saluting the Vishaka judgment, 20 years on

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

This historic Vishaka judgement brought the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace into the mainstream discourse says Kanika Dutta.

ArcelorMittal gets 2,000 acres to set up steel plant in Bellary

ArcelorMittal gets 2,000 acres to set up steel plant in Bellary

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The company had signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government to set up the plant at an investment of Rs 30,000 crore (Rs 300 billion).

World Bank ranking of states not based on facts: Tamil Nadu

World Bank ranking of states not based on facts: Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Tamil Nadu says it's intriguing only BJP-ruled states top the list, while industrialised states are given a go-by.

Quotas for Jats may encourage Gujjars/Patels to agitate

Quotas for Jats may encourage Gujjars/Patels to agitate

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

'The bad dream can turn into a ghoulish nightmare for the BJP if the Gujjars in Rajasthan and the Patels in Gujarat, both BJP-ruled states, were to fish in troubled waters and relaunch their respective agitations for quotas in government jobs,' warns Rajeev Sharma.

'The Gandhis are very much in Modi's crosshairs'

'The Gandhis are very much in Modi's crosshairs'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'He totally gets the Gandhis...' 'If anything, he pays too much attention to the Gandhis.' 'I feel that in places like UP, where the Congress doesn't matter, he often spends time blasting the Gandhis.'

Congress attacks Modi, calls him an absentee PM

Congress attacks Modi, calls him an absentee PM

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Congress has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "absence" in Delhi and his engagement in state election campaigns at a time when unabated ceasefire violations continued from across the border.

Making Rs 2 crore a day, Nikesh Arora rocked at his job

Making Rs 2 crore a day, Nikesh Arora rocked at his job

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Nikesh Arora has an engineering degree in electronics and worked for a brief period at Wipro, selling computers.

Floor price at Rs 387/share, IOC stake sale may fetch Rs 9,300 cr

Floor price at Rs 387/share, IOC stake sale may fetch Rs 9,300 cr

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

About 48.5 million shares, or 20 per cent of the shares on offer, are reserved for retail investors

Indian markets are 'fully valued' at current levels

Indian markets are 'fully valued' at current levels

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

It's the beginning of a rate reduction cycle

No politics here, let top posts go to those who deserve it

No politics here, let top posts go to those who deserve it

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Sebi's independence and credibility is important to keep our financial markets attractive for global investors, which in turn is critical to drive economic growth.

Jaitley promotes India as an investment hotspot

Jaitley promotes India as an investment hotspot

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who is in Davos to showcase India as an investment destination at the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Wednesday promised India has a "lot in the pipeline" for global investors even as he plans to take up with Switzerland the issue of black money stashed in banks there.

Why are start-up boards nervous these days?

Why are start-up boards nervous these days?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Directors look at ways to avoid overstretched valuations.

EPS does a Jaya but like her, can he keep the BJP at bay?

EPS does a Jaya but like her, can he keep the BJP at bay?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

In the absence of the over-arching 'Jaya charisma', EPS has to convince the AIADMK's traditional constituencies, including those in his western districts, that his leadership would stand up against the BJP-led Centre even in a post-poll scenario, a la Jayalalithaa, and would not yield as much as party founder MGR had done, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Silver imports jump 35% as gold loses lustre

Silver imports jump 35% as gold loses lustre

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Demand to remain high with festive season ahead and ongoing price fall

China's yuan checkmates Indian stocks

China's yuan checkmates Indian stocks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The India growth story is still intact, and fall in the Indian stock markets is an imported one and if the government succeeds in legislating the GST and Land Bill, India could yet emerge as a winner believe stock market experts

Sensex ends 29 pts lower; telecom stocks plunge

Sensex ends 29 pts lower; telecom stocks plunge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Surprisingly, RIL scrip also fell by 2.73 per cent to 1,029.15, becoming the second biggest loser in the index

Sensex ends below 28,000 as rate cut hopes dim

Sensex ends below 28,000 as rate cut hopes dim

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Urjit Patel as the new RBI governor whose focus is on taming inflation has lowered the probability of interest rate cut soon

Will reforms bring realty investors back?

Will reforms bring realty investors back?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The inventory has risen to 83 months in the National Capital Region and 50 months in Mumbai.

Independent directors reject Essar Energy's delisting move

Independent directors reject Essar Energy's delisting move

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The committee said the move 'clearly undervalued the company and its long-term growth prospects'.

After mall joint venture, Xander bets big on India

After mall joint venture, Xander bets big on India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

To invest $1 bn in realty sector, mulls new funds; has done exits worth Rs 8,000 crore, says founder

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Three way split of AIADMK has slowed decision-making, prompting industry to look outside the state, says T E Narasimhan.

Happiest Minds: Ashok Soota to score big in second innings

Happiest Minds: Ashok Soota to score big in second innings

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Happiest Minds expects revenue to touch $100 mn in 3 years, the fastest in India's tech services sector.

Blackberrys joins race to buy out Spykar

Blackberrys joins race to buy out Spykar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

For the past few years, Avigo has been in talks with many strategic players, including private equity investors, to sell its stake in Spykar.

China Q2 GDP growth strength surprises but reveals growing risks

China Q2 GDP growth strength surprises but reveals growing risks

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

China's economy grew 6.7 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier.

Welspun Energy to set up solar parks

Welspun Energy to set up solar parks

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The Welspun group's energy business has plans to set up solar energy parks across four states.

Why the Rahejas, Hiranandanis are staying away from PE

Why the Rahejas, Hiranandanis are staying away from PE

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Renowned realtors are shying away from the private equity (PE) route to raise funds.

Alibaba close to buying strategic stake in Meru

Alibaba close to buying strategic stake in Meru

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Meru Cabs is in talks with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.

India's record FX warchest set for Fed rate hike test

India's record FX warchest set for Fed rate hike test

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

India builds up record FX after Fed hints rate hike in future.

Bull run: Expect big IPOs in FY15 on pent up demand

Bull run: Expect big IPOs in FY15 on pent up demand

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Expect corporate houses to raise funds via IPO in second half of this year.

LIC questions Cairn's $1.25-bn loan to parent

LIC questions Cairn's $1.25-bn loan to parent

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Fixed deposits can fetch 9-9.5% interest versus 3.5% to be received by Cairn, say institutions.

45 Indians in Forbes list of under-30 achievers

45 Indians in Forbes list of under-30 achievers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The Forbes 5th annual '30 Under 30' list features 600 women and men.

India at a lesser risk from aggressive Fed raise: Tushar Pradhan

India at a lesser risk from aggressive Fed raise: Tushar Pradhan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

'India's sizeable forex reserves should help stem a possible fall in our currency.'

Modi promises to make India the easiest place to do business

Modi promises to make India the easiest place to do business

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

PM promised a tax regime that is predictable and competitive

'Stay invested in the equity markets'

'Stay invested in the equity markets'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'If I had to highlight one area that will do well, it is the financial assets -- that is the private sector banks, insurance and mutual funds.'

Investments set to rise significantly in coming days: Jaitley

Investments set to rise significantly in coming days: Jaitley

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The government last month introduced the GST Bill in Parliament.

China stocks jump again as emergency measures bite

China stocks jump again as emergency measures bite

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

In the past two weeks China has cut interest rates.

Pak boat chased down by Coast Guard near Porbandar sinks after blast

Pak boat chased down by Coast Guard near Porbandar sinks after blast

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

In a midnight operation in the high seas, a Pakistani fishing boat said to be carrying explosives was intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard off the coast of Gujarat, but the vessel exploded and caught fire before sinking along with 4 occupants.

Gold loses shine for 2nd year in a row

Gold loses shine for 2nd year in a row

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

In 2013, the fall in international gold prices was 28 per cent.

Unitech in talks with PEs to sell Gurgaon IT SEZ

Unitech in talks with PEs to sell Gurgaon IT SEZ

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Approaches Morgan Stanley, GIC and Blackstone

Indian start-ups get back to basics

Indian start-ups get back to basics

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Start-ups have begun looking at ways to conserve cash.