'You look with hope at a politician who comes along and promises to change all that: 10 million new jobs every year, no need to touch someone's feet to get an introduction to an employer. And fix the corrupt guys who have made the system what it is.' 'But five years later, the reality has changed little or not at all,' says T N Ninan.
Singapore retained its title as the world's most expensive city for the fourth consecutive year, while Hong Kong remained second, closely followed by Zurich at the 3rd place.
India's gross domestic product growth, which had fallen under 5 per cent, is expected to be between 5.4 per cent and 5.9 per cent this fiscal.
The so-called soil scam has left Lalu alone in the Mahagathbandhan.
Players like UltraTech Cement more expensive than ITC and HUL; others catching up fast.
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Experts say in the serviced apartments space, developers, primarily from the hospitality sector, are targeting non-resident Indians, expatriates and now, even domestic investors.
Euro fell from the 83-mark to around 67.
The train has a lot to offer to its passengers: Silent run, fully-sealed gangway connecting two coaches, GPS-based passenger information system, modular bio-vacuum and disabled-friendly toilets, intelligent air conditioning that adjusts cooling according to the climate and closed-circuit television for safety.
The company's buy of Concur will strengthen its position in cloud computing
The manufacturing sector during the fourth quarter recorded a growth rate of 9.3 per cent while the farm sector grew at 2.3 per cent.
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera takes in the best of Bhutan, a beautiful little kingdom that has bundles and bundles of goodness to offer.
He stressed that reform for him was just a way station on the long journey to the destination and the destination is the transformation of India.
SpiceJet did not provide the details of its ancillary revenue.
DLF has long been embroiled in a controversy over a deal that brought windfall profits to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
Bang in the middle of Chennai, A Ganesh Nadar experiences a culinary delight that brings back fond memories of his childhood.
If even a fraction of the 175 GW target is achieved, India's reliance on coal and oil would be reduced, says expert.
His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.
Goods like chocolates, chewing gum, shampoo, deodorant, shoe polish, detergents, nutrition drinks and marble will now attract 18% GST>
England and Tunisia players swatted away swarms of gnats that flew into their eyes and mouths during their opening World Cup game in Russia's riverside city of Volgograd on Monday.
Firms are offering employees flexi hours; demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed.
If you are being over-charged, bring it to the notice of the staff and, if required, the tax authorities.
Mayhem and panic gripped a country music festival in Las Vegas when a gunman opened fire on revellers.
Real estate loans could become NPAs for banks.
Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.
Policy lays out a 5-year road map seeking creation of 3.5 mn jobs and promoting 10,000 start-ups.
During the quarter, revenue from cigarettes increased 10.17 per cent to Rs 4,639.17 crore.
A consummate deal-maker, the former Aircel boss raked in the moolah in many, but lost a packet in several others.
Agriculture, which accounts for 14% of GDP grew at 3.2% in the quarter
Most expressed shock and a degree of sympathy for Maria Sharapova others were less charitable.
While it's not difficult to fall prey to card fraud, individuals can protect themselves against losses.
While hotels and FMCG saw weak top line growth, most segments witnessed Ebit margin contraction.
10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.
Making woollen garments empowers women in two Uttarakhand villages.
RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.
To take the Rs 49,000 crore ITC to the top slot in the highly competitive FMCG business will require some aggression.
In barter, you have the choice of picking up a product that's available with the barter company in exchange for the stuff you want to discard.
A family man with two sons, who made it a point to attend all weddings and occasions in the community, Siddhartha is known by everyone as the quintessential 'nice guy' CEO -- never yelling, raising his voice or screaming at his employees, says Pavan Lall.
Kejriwal has shown once again that a political party once mandated to ensure governance cannot act the same way it did before assuming power.
Donald Trump is the "man who can lead the US to a better future", his former bitter critic and 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney has said, asserting that he was impressed by the President-elect's post victory speeches and selection of his team members, including Nikki Haley.
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