News for 'high-expectations'

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Mozilla showcased a smartphone prototype costing as little as $25 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, targeting developing countries including India and China.

Pillay, Dhillon hold the key

Pillay, Dhillon hold the key

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Ocean's Twelve sweeps box-office

Ocean's Twelve sweeps box-office

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

West must not hold high hopes in trade: Jaitley

West must not hold high hopes in trade: Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Developed countries who practice protectionism should not have high expectations from developing countries to open up their markets in sensitive sectors like agriculture, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday.

Oracle to hire 250 every month

Oracle to hire 250 every month

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

Oracle Corporation will recruit 250 people in India every month and is to increase its penetration in the sub-continent even as the enterprise software major is scouting for acquisitions in India to enhance its product portfolio.

Injury crisis threatens Real's trophy aspirations

Injury crisis threatens Real's trophy aspirations

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Real Madrid's trophy aspirations could well depend on how well they cope with an injury crisis that sees Gareth Bale and Luka Modric in the treatment room.

Sensex ends below 26K on ECB move; bluechips end in red

Sensex ends below 26K on ECB move; bluechips end in red

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Indian markets ended on a lower note after the stimulus announced by the European Central Bank (ECB) failed to meet expectation.

Day 12: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 12: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Sofia Goggia carved up the Jeongseon slope 'like a Samurai' to win the women's downhill on Wednesday and leave American Lindsey Vonn with a bronze medal in her final run in the marquee event of Olympic Alpine skiing.

'I hope I don't disappoint people'

'I hope I don't disappoint people'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

'While writing the script, I had shared it with some Indie filmmakers and they had asked me who I wanted for this part. I had said Shah Rukh Khan and we had all laughed because we had no access to Shah Rukh Khan!' But director Rahul Dholakia did swing it and cast the superstar in his new film Raees.

Why is Salman so uncomfortable?

Why is Salman so uncomfortable?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Budget has succeeded in keeping market mood positive

Budget has succeeded in keeping market mood positive

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The Nifty and Sensex traded close to their respective all-time highs.

Will the Budget deliver 'Big Bang' reforms?

Will the Budget deliver 'Big Bang' reforms?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Market hopes govt will hike capital expenditure.

Recharged Djokovic ready to switch back on at the Wimbledon

Recharged Djokovic ready to switch back on at the Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Defending champion Novak Djokovic's preparations for Wimbledon have been laid back in the extreme.

Stylish & safe, the new Ford Figo is a great hatchback

Stylish & safe, the new Ford Figo is a great hatchback

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The second generation Ford Figo offers the best of safety, performance, technology and styling, emerging as a complete hatchback.

Concert disappoints Lata fans

Concert disappoints Lata fans

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Reduce excise duty on AAC to boost the green building sector

Reduce excise duty on AAC to boost the green building sector

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Encouraging domestic financial savings through focused measures would help mobilise long term resources for funding infrastructure and economic development.

A filmy date with Garam Dharam

A filmy date with Garam Dharam

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

A new restaurant in Connaught Place serves platefuls of nostalgia and drama for Dharmendra fans.

Unless she wins a Major title, Saina won't be one of badminton's greats

Unless she wins a Major title, Saina won't be one of badminton's greats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

For all her achievements, says Bikash Mohapatra, Saina is yet to win either the Worlds, Olympics or All England, badminton's flagship events.

Football Briefs: Julia Roberts is a Red; United down Real on penalties

Football Briefs: Julia Roberts is a Red; United down Real on penalties

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

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

PM package big let down: NC, Cong terms it as joke

PM package big let down: NC, Cong terms it as joke

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Ruling National Conference and its coalition partner Congress on Thursday night described as "big let down" and a "joke" the assistance of Rs 745 crore announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reconstruction of houses and hospitals damaged in the recent floods in the state.

South Africa's 'match winner' de Kock needs to step up

South Africa's 'match winner' de Kock needs to step up

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

South Africa's Quinton de Kock was probably already feeling the most pressure of his fledgling international career before captain AB de Villiers dumped even more of it on his shoulders.

GST gets a nudge forward, DTC hits the dead end

GST gets a nudge forward, DTC hits the dead end

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Arun Jaitley said he would put the DTC Bill in cold storage.

Lanka navy arrests 33 TN fishermen, Jaya seeks decisive action from Modi

Lanka navy arrests 33 TN fishermen, Jaya seeks decisive action from Modi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

Seeking a "decisive shift" in the Centre's stance vis-a-vis Sri Lanka on the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to secure the release of 33 fishermen, arrested by the island nation's navy, and ensure a lasting solution to the issue.

Modi cabinet: Rajnath to get Home; Jaitley Finance; Sushma External Affairs

Modi cabinet: Rajnath to get Home; Jaitley Finance; Sushma External Affairs

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The suspense over the possible composition of the National Democratic Alliance cabinet is nearly over.

It's pouring discounts in the real estate sector

It's pouring discounts in the real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Discounts up to 15% expected this festive season; analysts expect October-December period to garner sales of at least 60K units across seven major cities.

Is the market's bull run sustainable?

Is the market's bull run sustainable?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

This rally is largely being driven by hopes that the Modi government will drive economic growth higher, and, thus, increase earnings growth for companies.

Karbonn to spruce up product portfolio ahead of festive season

Karbonn to spruce up product portfolio ahead of festive season

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The company will launch Google Android One phones priced at Rs 6,000-7,000 by September-end.

India Inc willing to wait for recovery under Modi

India Inc willing to wait for recovery under Modi

Rediff.com25 May 2015

CEOs are not happy with scorecard so far but are ready to invest more as they think one year is too short a time to revive the economy

Naidu on Rahul: Zeroes cannot see beyond zero

Naidu on Rahul: Zeroes cannot see beyond zero

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Launching a counter offensive against Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for giving the Modi government "zero out of 10" for handling farmers' issues, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that "zeroes cannot see beyond zero".

'It is the parent's expectations that kill the child'

'It is the parent's expectations that kill the child'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

'Every parent knows his or her child's potential. The problem is that they are not ready to accept it. They think they can push the child beyond his capacity.'

'I think I am getting better'

'I think I am getting better'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

'Ek Hasina Thi is the best movie of its kind. Similarly, for Omkara and Hum Tum. But after that, what do you do? You just flatten out and start doing some bad movies because they aren't making any (good movies). I mean, what has Vishal Bhardwaj made after Omkara that is comparable? What has Kunal Kohli made after Hum Tum that is comparable?' Saif Ali Khan hopes that new film Chef impresses.

'I am okay with kissing'

'I am okay with kissing'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

'It's an emotion at the end of the day.'

Time is not right to dabble in stocks: Saurabh Mukherjea

Time is not right to dabble in stocks: Saurabh Mukherjea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Saurabh Mukherjea, CEO, Ambit Capital, says he is advising clients to either take a genuinely long-term view on stocks or diversify the portfolio with stocks, bonds and gold for those with a short-term view.

Weekly report: Modi's victory puts stock market on steroids

Weekly report: Modi's victory puts stock market on steroids

Rediff.com24 May 2014

The index gained 572 points, or 2.4 per cent, this week while the Nifty added 164 points, or 2.3 per cent

Google Nexus 9 looks absolutely stunning!

Google Nexus 9 looks absolutely stunning!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Google released the new Nexus 9 amid high expectations, and by the looks of it, the tablet looks like a worthy upgrade to last year's Nexus 7, says Himanshu Juneja.

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

An all-new processor that is 40 per cent faster, a camera that combines a wide and telephoto lens to capture images, and the latest iOS 10, have teamed together to get your eyeballs and pockets.

In Dhaka, Hasina breaks protocol, receives Modi at airport

In Dhaka, Hasina breaks protocol, receives Modi at airport

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Dhaka to a red carpet welcome on his maiden visit which is expected to put ties with Bangladesh in a new trajectory, as the two sides will firm up a number of pacts to boost cooperation besides ratifying the long-pending Land Boundary Agreement.

Singh, Sharif talks could revive composite dialogue: Pak

Singh, Sharif talks could revive composite dialogue: Pak

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Pakistan on Tuesday said a meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh would be useful to revive composite dialogue and fast track bilateral issues but made it clear that it is not expecting any major breakthrough.

Tough road for Congress ahead of assembly polls

Tough road for Congress ahead of assembly polls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

After it failed the crucial May 2014 'exams' without even getting 'passing marks', its that time again for the Congress as elections for the two state assemblies of Maharashtra and Haryana taking place on October 15. Renu Mittal reports

Can Obama's visit lift India-US trade ties out of gloom?

Can Obama's visit lift India-US trade ties out of gloom?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Trade enhancement is not about lowering tariff barriers, but dismantling such regulatory barriers.