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Has the promise of 'sabka vikas' failed?

Has the promise of 'sabka vikas' failed?

Rediff.com3 May 2017

While the widespread feeling is that employment growth has been sluggish, some argue that, since sabka vikas slogan will most probably not deliver, Mr Modi and the BJP are going in for an unambiguous strategy of Hindu consolidation, says Subir Roy.

Review: Jackpot is only about money and cleavage!

Review: Jackpot is only about money and cleavage!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Jackpot is a very confused film, says Paloma Sharma.

Ahmedabad, Jaipur among India's next big IT hotspots

Ahmedabad, Jaipur among India's next big IT hotspots

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Kolkata excels in business performance with employee headcount and number of engineering students doubling in the last five years.

Wacky villages: A look at strange cases of rural life

Wacky villages: A look at strange cases of rural life

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Somewhat weird, these offbeat villages will assuredly put to rest the notion that village life is uninteresting.

The babu who planned demonetisation

The babu who planned demonetisation

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'GST had to come close on the heels of demonetisation as part of the same package.'

Green laws to the wind! Industry will soon be able to fell trees without tribal consent

Green laws to the wind! Industry will soon be able to fell trees without tribal consent

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Ministry readies draft to dilute tribal rights to help India Inc

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

While TCS, Infosys and Cognizant have hinted at a weak quarter, analysts say the slowdown is cyclical and growth will return after the US elections

Ford to launch new generation Endeavour by year-end

Ford to launch new generation Endeavour by year-end

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The SUV would be much more desirable now because of the fresh new styling, premium interiors and terrific equipment on offer.

Honda CB Hornet 160R: First Ride Impressions

Honda CB Hornet 160R: First Ride Impressions

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Narendra Sharma takes the Honda CB Hornet 160R for a spin on Goa's roads.

Make in India - a jugalbandi of IT and manufacturing skills: Anand Mahindra

Make in India - a jugalbandi of IT and manufacturing skills: Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

The Mahindra Group struck up a series of high- profile deals with international aerospace players at the Air Show in Paris.

Why Shraddha, Siddhanth broke down

Why Shraddha, Siddhanth broke down

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

'She broke down, I broke down... because it is such an intense film.' 'The lines blurred between being on screen and our real emotions towards each other.' The Kapoor siblings turn reel life siblings in Haseena Parkar.

'We want to remain competitive in terms of rates and fees'

'We want to remain competitive in terms of rates and fees'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

If customers did not see value in what we provide them at the price point at which we provide these, they would not have been there with us in such a competitive market, says HDFC deputy managing director Paresh Sukthankar.

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

CarDekho team drove the facelifted version of Audi's immensely popular compact luxury sedan - A3 in Germany

Everything you need to know about Dawood's auctioned properties

Everything you need to know about Dawood's auctioned properties

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Everything you need to know about the three properties belonging to Dawood Ibrahim, which were auctioned on Tuesday.

Hyundai Elantra is spacious and packed with goodies

Hyundai Elantra is spacious and packed with goodies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Fit and finish is next to faultless for the price, but we did find a few hard plastics on the steering and a few switches that felt out of place

Gixxer SF made Suzuki credible in India

Gixxer SF made Suzuki credible in India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Is this the best motorcycle to buy in the 150cc segment in India?

The new Honda BR-V is subtly macho

The new Honda BR-V is subtly macho

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Good looks and smart features in the new Honda BR-V make it ideal for those looking for a dash of thrill

'Humanitarian action will be effective when it's not just charity'

'Humanitarian action will be effective when it's not just charity'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Mihir Bhat, fellow at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative and Director of the All India Disaster Management Institute tells rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa that the youth of the country will swing into action to see what gets done on the ground.

The challenges Manmohan Singh faces in China

The challenges Manmohan Singh faces in China

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

While China is bigger and feels mightier at the moment, Beijing's rulers would be well advised not to be tempted to provoke India, for that would only trigger a chain reaction around the world that would not serve anyone's interests, says Sanjaya Baru.

Amar Chitra Katha goes back to school

Amar Chitra Katha goes back to school

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The big challenge is beating piracy and convincing users to pay for content.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: The Silent Killer

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: The Silent Killer

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R stands tall among all superbikes

Are Hero Maestro and Mahindra Gusto better than Honda Activa?

Are Hero Maestro and Mahindra Gusto better than Honda Activa?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Are any of the new scooters good to compete with the Honda Activa?

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Honda BR-V: Which is the better SUV?

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Honda BR-V: Which is the better SUV?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The urban, more sophisticated buyer will favour the BR-V over the Scorpio

IT firms get stricter on staff performance

IT firms get stricter on staff performance

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Evaluation gets tougher as companies battle uncertain macro conditions and automation.

'India is blazing down a tunnel'

'India is blazing down a tunnel'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'Anything that is anti-growth is demonised because growth is the biggest religion.' 'Growth is synonymous with progress. In fact, it is the opposite.' 'Exponential growth is cancer.'

The hottest start-up jobs in India

The hottest start-up jobs in India

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Presenting a list of the most trending jobs in the start-up world.

Why we need to avoid falling into the soft skills trap

Why we need to avoid falling into the soft skills trap

Rediff.com3 May 2016

A more rigorous training in core skills is required to boost the engineering talent in the country, instead of a varnish of 'soft skills', says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Verna 4S: A premium sedan with cool features

Verna 4S: A premium sedan with cool features

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Hyundai has upped the game of the Verna with the 4S.

Why changes were needed in the land acquisition law

Why changes were needed in the land acquisition law

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

A picture has been created that present government is anti-farmer, which is absolutely wrong, says BJP MP Bhupender Yadav.

Techies, an interview you must read!

Techies, an interview you must read!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'You have to move from one skill to another skill.' 'An employee can't say this job is my right and even if you train me, I refuse to get trained.' 'Those who participate in re-skilling will remain in the industry.' 'Those who refuse to get re-skilled will have to go.'

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.

The Silent Killer

The Silent Killer

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The exhaust note of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 2016 is quite muffled and it can pass by without being noticed by the way it sounds. This is the reason why I call it a Silent Killer. It can crush egos of anybody on the road, in a quiet and refined fashion. This is a bike for the matured, experienced and serious rider

Why are homes in Mumbai so expensive?

Why are homes in Mumbai so expensive?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Anuj Puri, chairman and country head at JLL India explains the dynamics of the city's real estate.

Bajaj Auto is on a Pulsar 'adventure'!

Bajaj Auto is on a Pulsar 'adventure'!

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The Pulsar 150 AS is positioned as an adventure tourer+commuter motorcycle with a ton of goodies, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

Review: There has never been a film like Boyhood

Review: There has never been a film like Boyhood

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Boyhood will open your mind a little bit more toward the possibilities great cinema holds, says Raja Sen.

How China's currency devaluation impacts global markets

How China's currency devaluation impacts global markets

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

China's devaluation creates new risk in global financial markets and could prolong the West's slowdown.

Ather 450: An electric scooter that's super-cool

Ather 450: An electric scooter that's super-cool

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

At Rs 1.24 lakh, it's the most expensive scooter manufactured in the country but the 450 deserves every penny.

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Begin with ITC. Larsen & Toubro, yes. ICICI and HDFC, yes again.

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Vs Indian Scout Sixty

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Vs Indian Scout Sixty

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Team BikeDekho takes the duo for a spin to decide who the winner is in this battle of cruisers

India's fiscal policy has to become more conservative

India's fiscal policy has to become more conservative

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

India's economy is not like Western ones, and thus needs restrained fiscal policy even during a recession, says Ajay Shah.