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Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.

Saving the heart of Make in India

Saving the heart of Make in India

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Will private firms really boost Make in India in the defence sector? Ajai Shukla seeks answers.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 is a class apart!

Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 is a class apart!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Galaxy S7 is one of the most polished product to have been released by Samsung, says Himanshu Juneja

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Tweets too short? Twitter considering 10,000-character limit: Report

Tweets too short? Twitter considering 10,000-character limit: Report

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Twitter may launch the service toward the end of the first quarter but has not set an official date

Asus ZenFone Selfie: 10 features you must know

Asus ZenFone Selfie: 10 features you must know

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Touted as the smartphone for the Indian youth, here are the ten most important things you must know about the latest member to join the Zenfone family.

PHOTOS: Snapshots from Pranab's Stockholm visit

PHOTOS: Snapshots from Pranab's Stockholm visit

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Sweden's backing to India was conveyed to President Pranab Mukherjee, who is in Stockholm on a state visit.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

India launches six Singapore satellites onboard PSLV-C29

India launches six Singapore satellites onboard PSLV-C29

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

PSLV C-29 blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, about 110 km from Chennai, at 6 pm and released the six satellites one by one into a 550 km circular orbit.

Looking beyond loan writeoffs for farmers

Looking beyond loan writeoffs for farmers

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Governments must encourage micro-irrigation, use of natural manure and pesticides in a big way. Farm income can be doubled by reducing cost as much as by increasing MSP, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

SBI merger could spill over to FY18

SBI merger could spill over to FY18

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

SBI might present the first result for the combined entity at the end of the first quarter of 2017-18

Rajan sees 'great' changes in banking sector

Rajan sees 'great' changes in banking sector

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said banking sector will see major changes in the coming years.

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

It was widely expected that this time around, the government would be less likely to initiate fresh reforms and rather loosen its belt a little to give various segments of the economy, especially the multitudes that truly constitute India, something to smile about, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay.

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading

Why one needs to be cautious while investing in FY19

Why one needs to be cautious while investing in FY19

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Swati Kulkarni, executive vice-president and fund manager - equities at UTI Mutual Fund tells Puneet Wadhwa that though mid-and small-cap companies are trading at a higher valuation as compared to large-cap peers, one can still find value in select pockets.

Satellite communications can drive the broadband revolution

Satellite communications can drive the broadband revolution

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Liberalising regulations on satcom technology could attract billions of dollars in foreign investment.

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

In Gujarat, of the 12.5 million hectare of area under cultivation, while six million is dependent on rainfall, two million is covered by groundwater, a bulk of which is said to be in north Gujarat. Scanty rainfall in the last one and half years has not only depleted groundwater level but also affected dams.

HTC One M8 Eye: 10 things you should know about it

HTC One M8 Eye: 10 things you should know about it

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

This phone seems to be a result of HTC listening to what the users wanted.

Lumia 540: Microsoft's got a winner

Lumia 540: Microsoft's got a winner

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A detailed look at the promising Windows Phone from Microsoft

India needs to shoot for 10pc growth target

India needs to shoot for 10pc growth target

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Policy discussions now should urgently focus on the road map for serious economic and institutional reforms to put India on a sustained high growth trajectory like the Chinese economy, says Jayanta Roy.

Street waits as Vishal Sikka makes his moves at Infosys

Street waits as Vishal Sikka makes his moves at Infosys

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Analysts say no pressure on new CEO for immediate results.

Modi's financial inclusion plan to come in 2 phases

Modi's financial inclusion plan to come in 2 phases

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The first phase would comprise universal access to banking facilities. Under this, basic bank accounts with zero balance, RuPay debit card and financial literacy, will have to be completed in the next one year, officials said.

Is this the hottest gaming phone?

Is this the hottest gaming phone?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

New kid on the block Razer Phone brings high-end features specially designed for gamers, says Ashish Narsale.

The 10 BEST smartphones of 2019

The 10 BEST smartphones of 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale lists the smartphones that ruled our hearts in 2019.

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Needed: Urban employment guarantee scheme

Needed: Urban employment guarantee scheme

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Under-employment continues to be a very big problem.' 'What we see today is many youth who would have accepted any kind of job are not willing to accept any job.' 'They are ready to wait for a better job, one that justifies their educational qualification. 'This is one of the reasons why unemployment has risen.'

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'We can't have the best of both worlds -- large, efficient, world class government-owned banks, doing social banking and making profits. 'Why not set them free from the shackles of such obligations and run them as business units?' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Investors home in on mobile payment firms

Investors home in on mobile payment firms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

According to data from Venture Intelligence, PEs invested in two mobile payment solutions firms each in 2009, 2010 and 2011. This grew to four deals in 2012 and five deals in 2013.

Defence: Modi Sarkar's Hits and Misses

Defence: Modi Sarkar's Hits and Misses

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'The procurement cycle still consumes too much time; little has changed.'

Vikram Akula is back where he belongs

Vikram Akula is back where he belongs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

In 2012, Akula quit as chairman of Bharat Financial Inclusion (formerly SKS Microfinance), which he'd founded and led to a successful initial public offering

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Modi said there was a need to make transactions 'transparent' in India.

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The niche banks - small finance and payments banks -have been set up to further the regulator's objective of deepening financial inclusion.

Tech edge may help BSE regain market share; IPO likely by year-end

Tech edge may help BSE regain market share; IPO likely by year-end

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

BSE has brought in the new technology from Deutsche Bourse.

Final norms on small, payments banks by November: RBI

Final norms on small, payments banks by November: RBI

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Draft guidelines for Small Banks and Payments Banks were issued by the RBI in July and comments were invited till August 28.

'The hard work starts now'

'The hard work starts now'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

There's still little indication of forward movement in Indo-US defence relations.

Jabong joins Global Fashion Group

Jabong joins Global Fashion Group

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The agreement means consumers will enjoy more choices and varied price points.

In a mission of many firsts, ISRO launches military satellite

In a mission of many firsts, ISRO launches military satellite

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

India scripted history by successfully launching EMISAT, a military satellite, and 28 foreign nano satellites on-board its polar rocket from Sriharikota on Monday, in a complex mission which marked many a first for Indian Space Research Organisation.

The rise, fall & return of Vikram Akula

The rise, fall & return of Vikram Akula

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

It might be difficult to repeat the SKS success with VAYA Finserv, say analysts