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Congress must select leaders based on calibre & potential: Jaitley

Congress must select leaders based on calibre & potential: Jaitley

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Jaitley said the Congress party which ruled the country for decades is out of sync with the ground realities and aspirations of India as it exists now.

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Modi, who will be addressing the General Debate for the first time in five years, has a packed bilateral and multilateral agenda beginning September 23 till September 27.

'Make in India and hate in India can't go together'

'Make in India and hate in India can't go together'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Before India tries to leverage its soft power to increase its standing in the world, Tharoor said first there is need to fix the problem at the domestic front.

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The US and India continue to use their deepening relationship to build new partnerships within and beyond the Indo-Pacific.'

I hope Rajini's colour is not saffron: Haasan at Harvard University

I hope Rajini's colour is not saffron: Haasan at Harvard University

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

But, Haasan said he one could not rule out an electoral alliance between the two.

PHOTOS: Ivanka's day in the city of Nizams

PHOTOS: Ivanka's day in the city of Nizams

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

This is Ivanka Trump's first big solo outing on the international stage.

Smart cities to attract over Rs 2 trillion investment in 5 years

Smart cities to attract over Rs 2 trillion investment in 5 years

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Around Rs 2 trillion will flow in over the next five years for development of urban areas across India.

Rajan disapproves inheritance tax idea

Rajan disapproves inheritance tax idea

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Inheritance tax only helps the lawyers: Rajan

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In her keynote address at the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit, she said that despite the soaring rate of female entrepreneurs, women still face steep obstacles to starting, owning, and growing their businesses.

Jaishankar unveils 8 principles to repair 'profoundly disturbed' India-China ties

Jaishankar unveils 8 principles to repair 'profoundly disturbed' India-China ties

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

With regard to where relations between New Delhi and Beijing stand, the Union minister said that he does not have a definite answer to offer at "this moment".

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.

My husband won't stop fighting for you: Melania tells Americans

My husband won't stop fighting for you: Melania tells Americans

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Referring to COVID-19, she said her husband's administration will not stop fighting until there is an effective treatment and vaccine available to everyone.

Nadella to visit Mumbai on Nov 5

Nadella to visit Mumbai on Nov 5

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

He will be in Mumbai for a day to deliver a keynote address at Future Unleashed.

A History Lesson For Modiji

A History Lesson For Modiji

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The concept of 'fairness by rulers' is deeply ingrained in Indians and any weakening of this dents the legitimacy of the ruler, warns military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Joseph Stiglitz raps US, free trade policies

Joseph Stiglitz raps US, free trade policies

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Joseph Stiglitz accuses the US of negotiating over issues already settled at the World Trade Organization.

A billion Indians on Pichai's homecoming radar

A billion Indians on Pichai's homecoming radar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Pichai will visit India accompanied by the heads of various Google business units

India can become the entrepreneurial engine for the planet: Nadella

India can become the entrepreneurial engine for the planet: Nadella

Rediff.com30 May 2016

This is Satya Nadella's third visit to India since he took over as Microsoft CEO in February 2014.

India's support for Putin not linked to Khobragade row: US

India's support for Putin not linked to Khobragade row: US

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Nisha Desai Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs in the Obama administration, has strongly asserted that India's support for Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine and Moscow's annexation of Crimea should not be conflated with the row over diplomat Devyani Khobragade.

'Just 11,000 NRIs enrolled to vote'

'Just 11,000 NRIs enrolled to vote'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

If there is no possibility of NRIs coming to India to vote, why should they get enrolled, asks Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath.

'Field restrictions curtailing role of spinners in ODIs'

'Field restrictions curtailing role of spinners in ODIs'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Not too impressed with the field restriction rules being used in the One-Day Internationals, former India opener W V Raman has said the current format hardly leaves any scope for the spinners to create an impact.

Infosys to make maiden start-up investment

Infosys to make maiden start-up investment

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

This will be Infosys' first investment from its innovation fund dedicated to start-ups and emerging technologies.

UK authorities clear Ramdev after 2nd round of questioning

UK authorities clear Ramdev after 2nd round of questioning

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Yoga guru Ramdev was on Saturday cleared by United Kingdom authorities following a second round of questioning at Heathrow Airport here, a day after he was detained and quizzed by customs officials for over six hours on landing in Britain.

Imran Khan hints at early polls on surviving no-trust vote

Imran Khan hints at early polls on surviving no-trust vote

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Hence, "it will be better for Pakistan if we hold elections again," he was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

'Inflation? Stop wasting vegetables to beat it'

'Inflation? Stop wasting vegetables to beat it'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

According to a study by Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Punjab, every year, 18 per cent of fruits and vegetables worth Rs 44,000 crore (Rs 440 billion) are wasted.

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The company posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion.

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Garry Kasparov hated losing but in defeat, to an "alien opponent" incapable of fear or the faintest flicker of emotion, the youngest of chess champions and greatest of grandmasters made history. He became a grandmaster at 17 and world champion at 22 in 1985 when the charismatic youngster beat Soviet establishment hero Anatoly Karpov.

India committed to build Indian Ocean Rim Association, says S Jaishankar

India committed to build Indian Ocean Rim Association, says S Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

India said it is committed to building up Indian Ocean Rim Association in line with its own expanding bilateral ties with the members of the grouping.

Intolerance debate created by those being paid money: VK Singh

Intolerance debate created by those being paid money: VK Singh

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

"Intolerance debate is the unnecessary creation of very imaginative minds who are being paid a lot of money," Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh said.

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

GenNext Innovation Hub is also pursuing a new global partnership program to collaborate with organizations in US, Europe and Asia.

School celebrates Pichai's appointment

School celebrates Pichai's appointment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

During assembly in the morning students held up posters.

Christopher Nolan tells Princeton grads to chase reality, not dreams

Christopher Nolan tells Princeton grads to chase reality, not dreams

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Director Christopher Nolan in his speech to Princeton graduates, explained the open-ending of 'Inception' and asked them to chase their reality instead of dreams.

Ideal moment for Opposition to strike against Modi

Ideal moment for Opposition to strike against Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

For the first time in seven years the prime minister finds himself at his most vulnerable, observes Virendra Kapoor.

India has potential to grow at 10%: Jaitley

India has potential to grow at 10%: Jaitley

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Jaitley said among various reforms labour laws will remain a challenge.

Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Microsoft has had great success with Office 365, with over 1,200 customer win-backs over the last year and a half against Google apps.

CAG seeks auditing of regulators like RBI

CAG seeks auditing of regulators like RBI

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

National auditor says a significant part of NPAs was due to fraud and may never be recovered

Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Nadella showcased improvements to Cortana and announced previews of new cloud services.

Rajan flays easy monetary policy; wants global crisis 'safety net'

Rajan flays easy monetary policy; wants global crisis 'safety net'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

RBI Governor flayed easy monetary policy of central banks in advanced economies saying it is "more cause than medicine".

After Madison moment, Modi to rock Wembley in UK

After Madison moment, Modi to rock Wembley in UK

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Over 70,000 people are expected to turn out for the event on November 13.

Hillary Clinton: Set up private email for 'convenience'

Hillary Clinton: Set up private email for 'convenience'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

She acknowledged it would have been better if she had used government email for her official work.

Microsoft working on a password-free world: Nadella

Microsoft working on a password-free world: Nadella

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'It is mind-blowing to see how e-commerce is progressing in this country...am not bothered about their valuations but am more interested in the quality of their ideas, which is pretty good, Satya Nadella said.