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TV had a good year in 2018

TV had a good year in 2018

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

'Through the year, we heard many talk about the increasing time spent on digital. But 93% of all video consumption happens on TV,' points out Partho Dasgupta, CEO, BARC India.

Lathika, Udayan score upset wins to make finals

Lathika, Udayan score upset wins to make finals

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Unseeded players, Lathika Prem Kumar of Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan's Udayan Bhakar, caused the biggest upsets in the girls' under-12 and boys' under-16 singles respectively, in the semi-finals of the Cricket Club of India (CCI) 6th Ramesh Desai Memorial All India Ranking National Tennis Championship 2012, played , at the (CCI) courts, Mumbai on Friday.

'Jobs are not being created because we are not growing at 7+%'

'Jobs are not being created because we are not growing at 7+%'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Yashwant Sinha explains where the Modi government has gone wrong in its handling of the economy.

World's 25 most innovative nations, India way behind!

World's 25 most innovative nations, India way behind!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

The Global Innovation Index published by INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), ranks 141 countries on the basis of their innovation capabilities.

Indo-Pak hockey Tests to start from 2013 onwards

Indo-Pak hockey Tests to start from 2013 onwards

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Hockey India is all set to the start the once popular Indo-Pak hockey test series from next year.

Can India still catch the R&D bus?

Can India still catch the R&D bus?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

China has consistently spent more than 2% of GDP on R&D while India's expenditure on R&D has stagnated around 0.7% of GDP. Can our government shore up resources so that we hit the R&D expenditure target of 2% of GDP set out by the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy of 2013, asks Chidambaran G Iyer, Senior Fellow, Pahle India Foundation.

Economic freedom: 122 nations, Pakistan beat India!

Economic freedom: 122 nations, Pakistan beat India!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The world economy is in trouble, and governments are making things worse, says the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom published by the Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal.

In big boost, India jumps 30 places to 100 on ease of doing business

In big boost, India jumps 30 places to 100 on ease of doing business

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed as "historic" the jump.

Mobile rates: Indians pay more than the Americans

Mobile rates: Indians pay more than the Americans

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

India ranks 83, among 166 countries, in spending on mobile rates

Competition can breed jealousy: All-India JEE topper

Competition can breed jealousy: All-India JEE topper

Rediff.com21 May 2012

While Arpit Aggarwal never attended a social gathering for two years, he says it is important to manage your time and take short breaks while preparing for a competitive exam.

India to be among top 10 economic superpowers in 2013

India to be among top 10 economic superpowers in 2013

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Next year, India will become one of the world's 10 biggest economies.

TOP 10: Foods to eat before you DIE!

TOP 10: Foods to eat before you DIE!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Huffington Post recently drew up a list of the most iconic dishes around the world that you must try before you die. Any idea how did India rank? Take a look.

30 countries with highest proven oil reserves

30 countries with highest proven oil reserves

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

We present here a list of countries with highest proven oil reserves.

Fitch once again gives India the lowest investment grade

Fitch once again gives India the lowest investment grade

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Stating that a weak fiscal position continues to constrain India's sovereign ratings, Fitch said the next government's medium-term fiscal policy will be of particular importance from a rating perspective.

India among 10 countries that will see most growth

India among 10 countries that will see most growth

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Half of CEOs based in developed markets believe that emerging economies are more important.

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The World Happiness Report published on Wednesday ranked 156 countries by happiness levels, based on factors such as life expectancy, social support and corruption.

India, the third-largest Asian economy, ranked 131 on Human Development Index: UN

India, the third-largest Asian economy, ranked 131 on Human Development Index: UN

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

However, 63 per cent Indians were "satisfied" with their standard of living

Quality of GST matters, says Montek

Quality of GST matters, says Montek

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

His interaction was webcast live on Twitter.

Morgan Stanley downgrades India ratings

Morgan Stanley downgrades India ratings

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Report maintains its underweight call on India.

India 5th most indebted among developing nations

India 5th most indebted among developing nations

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

The government on Friday said that India is the fifth most indebted country among the 20 developing nations but its debt is within manageable limits.

CA topper: Everybody who's hardworking inspires me

CA topper: Everybody who's hardworking inspires me

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

All India CA topper Roohie Agarwal talks about how she cracked the exam while sharing her inspiration and strategies to success and more.

Understanding Thalassemia: Can you prevent it?

Understanding Thalassemia: Can you prevent it?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Unlike cancer and AIDS, there is very little awareness about Thalassemia in India, the country with the largest number of cases in the world.

Cyber security pros are paid paltry salaries in India

Cyber security pros are paid paltry salaries in India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

India ranked second among nations that were most targeted for cyber crime through the social media in 2014, after America

World's 20 least hungry nations; India's record worsens!

World's 20 least hungry nations; India's record worsens!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

According to the Global Hunger Index released by the International Food Policy Research Institute, India ranks 67th out of 84 countries, having slipped by 2 ranks since the last year, with a hunger rate of 23.7.

Bengal's remarkable turnaround in ease of doing business rankings

Bengal's remarkable turnaround in ease of doing business rankings

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

State sheds laggard tag, emerges as leader among peers.

World's most innovative nations; India down at 62

World's most innovative nations; India down at 62

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

From being ranked at 56 last year, India now stands at 62, according to INSEAD and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and global business school INSEAD.

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Six Indian women have made it to Asia's most powerful women list released by Forbes.

Women in politics: India way behind Pak, ranks 98!

Women in politics: India way behind Pak, ranks 98!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

As the country celebrates International Women's Day on Tuesday, statistics reveal that India lags behind many countries, including its neighbours Pakistan and Nepal, when it comes to women's participation in politics.

12th year in a row, Fitch keeps India sovereign rating unchanged

12th year in a row, Fitch keeps India sovereign rating unchanged

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Fitch had last upgraded India's sovereign rating from BB+ to BBB- with a stable outlook on August 1, 2006.

India is 2nd largest arms buyer from US

India is 2nd largest arms buyer from US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

In its latest report, "Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2002-2009", Congressional Research Service (CRS) said that Saudi Arabia was the leading developing world arms purchaser from 2002-2009, making arms transfer agreements totalling $39.9 billion during these years.

Little improvment on property rights in India

Little improvment on property rights in India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

India ranked 52 in 2011 index against its position at 53rd among 125 nations a year ago.

Human Capital Index: Even Nepal beat India!

Human Capital Index: Even Nepal beat India!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

While Norway tops the list, India's ranking is the lowest among BRICS economies

Over 90% SEZs' land lying vacant: Govt

Over 90% SEZs' land lying vacant: Govt

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

In Andhra Pradesh, a maximum of 2,044.15 hectares of land are lying vacant.

Press Council rejects India's 138 ranking in Freedom Index

Press Council rejects India's 138 ranking in Freedom Index

Rediff.com6 May 2018

The India body said there was a "lack of clarity" on the inputs that weighed in the rankings which were based on "opinion or perception".

Asian Cup: India eye history against Bahrain

Asian Cup: India eye history against Bahrain

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

A draw against Bahrain in their final group league match will be enough for India to qualify for the round of 16 for the first time in the continent's showpiece event after failed attempts in 1984 and 2011.

4G may bring much cheer to consumers in 2015

4G may bring much cheer to consumers in 2015

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Theoretically, 4G promises download speeds of up to 100 Mbps, compared with the speed of 21 Mbps that 3G supports.

India beat Qatar in soccer friendly

India beat Qatar in soccer friendly

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Lowly India, ranked 147 in the world, pulled off a 2-1 victory over 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar in a friendly at the Al Sadd Stadium on Sunday.

'India made great economic progress under Modi'

'India made great economic progress under Modi'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

India ranks 130th out of 189 economies on the World Bank's Doing Business report.

Pakistan improving sanitation faster than India: study

Pakistan improving sanitation faster than India: study

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Pakistan is far ahead of India in improving access to water, sanitation and in eroding inequalities for its citizens, according to a US university study.