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Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year

The business of Indian diplomacy is business

The business of Indian diplomacy is business

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Making it easier to do business is a key element of our strategy, says Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India and France on Monday inked an Inter-Governmental Agreement on the sale of 36 French fighter jets, Rafale, but were unable to sign the final deal due to some "financial" aspects, which are expected to be sorted out in "couple of days".

We are not thinking about layoffs at all: Vishal Sikka

We are not thinking about layoffs at all: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The company has become very big in the past 10 years -- it has grown almost 10 times; that is an unbelievable pace of growth, said the Infosys CEO.

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his over four-hour visit to the US Capitol established a personal rapport with top lawmakers and seems to have won over his critics.

PM@UNESCO: Our world is a better place because of UN

PM@UNESCO: Our world is a better place because of UN

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

PM Modi addressed a crowded UNESCO gathering, speaking of the importance of culture.

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will push for stepping up global cooperation against the key issue of cross border tax avoidance and evasion at the G20 summit

Lopez replaces Boullier as Lotus F1 principal

Lopez replaces Boullier as Lotus F1 principal

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The timing of the news immediately triggered speculation that Frenchman Eric Boullier could be heading to McLaren, who were due to launch their 2014 car later in the day in an online presentation.

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

Strategic India moves on

Strategic India moves on

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The India that needs strategic alliances, defence cooperation and engaging meaningfully with neighbouring countries is quietly moving ahead with confidence, says Tarun Vijay

NIIF: A perfect solution for the cash-strapped economy

NIIF: A perfect solution for the cash-strapped economy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The overriding objective of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) must be adequate economic return, not financial return.

To regain winning ways Modi may bring major changes in govt

To regain winning ways Modi may bring major changes in govt

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Modi may bet on old faces and new to boost reforms

Four money lessons from Dussehra

Four money lessons from Dussehra

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

As you spruce up for Dussehra puja this year, we have a suggestion for you! How about looking at your finances in a whole new way?

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Seven-time champion Serena Williams endured an unlikely scrap in her Wimbledon opener and will look to shake off more rust in the second round on Thursday when she faces another qualifier in 18-year-old Kaja Juvan.

PM suggests 8 areas where India, China can cooperate

PM suggests 8 areas where India, China can cooperate

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the Central Party School in Beijing on Thursday:

Starting Kudankulam: When deception triumphs

Starting Kudankulam: When deception triumphs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

India's nuclear establishment is continuing its march of folly at the expense of safety in the false belief that atomic power is the energy of the future. It's not. Nuclear power is in relentless global decline, says Praful Bidwai.

Budget: A preparatory exercise to usher in reforms

Budget: A preparatory exercise to usher in reforms

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Finance minister tries to put house in order before reforms are unveiled in February.

Soccer Extras: Asensio's emotional message to fans after injury

Soccer Extras: Asensio's emotional message to fans after injury

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Here comes the moment of truth. Modi prides himself on offering an "incorruptible" government. Will he dilute the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill to coax the administration's fealty and compromise his self-image?

'Obama won't promise Modi $100 billion'

'Obama won't promise Modi $100 billion'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'India is going to maintain its ties to China, India is going to develop a strong relationship with the United States. It means that India is going to have the flexibility to pick and choose its friends.' 'That's traditional Indian foreign policy, and it's smart.' Former US ambassador to India Frank Wisner, one of America's sharpest minds on South Asia, tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com what Washington can expect from Narendra Modi's visit.

Budget: Here's what the industry leaders have to say

Budget: Here's what the industry leaders have to say

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The industry's reactions to the Budget have been mixed.

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on the eve of R Day

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on the eve of R Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address on the eve of 70th Republic Day of India.

REVEALED! How the SBI chief plans to realign credit growth

REVEALED! How the SBI chief plans to realign credit growth

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

'The overall stress on asset quality is indeed coming down.'

Full text of Modi's address to US Congress

Full text of Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the United States Congress.

Suit boot ki sarkar definitely better than suitcase ki sarkar: PM

Suit boot ki sarkar definitely better than suitcase ki sarkar: PM

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently completed one year in office, has, in an exclusive interview with Smita Prakash, editor, ANI, said the opposition alleging that his government is a "suit boot ki sarkar" is definitely better and more acceptable than being labelled a "suitcase" (ki sarkar), and satirically added, that after ruling for sixty years, the Congress has suddenly remembered the poor.

Does India have the solution to climate change?

Does India have the solution to climate change?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

'I would like to believe that out of this struggle (to effect climate change) will be born a generation that will be able to look upon the world with clearer eyes than those that preceded it; that they will be able to transcend the isolation in which humanity was entrapped in the time of its derangement; that they will rediscover their kinship with other beings, and that this vision, at once new and ancient, will find expression in a transformed and renewed art and literature.'

A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart

A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Smart cities must be very well equipped with technology and security systems alike.

Exclusive! Why Tulsi Gabbard doesn't want Hillary as Prez

Exclusive! Why Tulsi Gabbard doesn't want Hillary as Prez

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'A vote for Hillary means a vote for endless wars of trying to overthrow governments and rebuilding foreign countries.' 'A vote for Bernie Sanders means an end to these interventionist wars, and instead spending our money and precious resources rebuilding our own country,' Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, the only Hindu-American in the United States Congress, tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com

Obama, Sharif talk terror; no promise of ending drone strikes

Obama, Sharif talk terror; no promise of ending drone strikes

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, US President Barack Obama and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said that no country's territory should be used to destabilise its neighbours.

Today, world is dealing with India on equal terms: Modi@Singapore

Today, world is dealing with India on equal terms: Modi@Singapore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

He said India needs huge amounts of energy for development but will do whatever it can to deal with the problem of climate change as it sees the world as one family.

President Pranab Mukherjee's Independence Day Speech: Full Text

President Pranab Mukherjee's Independence Day Speech: Full Text

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday addressed the nation on the eve of the 68th Independence Day.

Returning to work after a career gap? Read this

Returning to work after a career gap? Read this

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Accept imperfection. Be prepared for choppy waters. Be open to change.

Prez seeks cooperation of MPs as budget session of Parliament begins

Prez seeks cooperation of MPs as budget session of Parliament begins

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

With clouds of storm hovering over Parliament's budget session, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday sought the "cooperation" of all MPs in the smooth conduct of legislative business but gave no indication of plans to bring changes in the controversial land acquisition ordinance.

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

"Will anybody want a servant that who is on vacation when needed at home? And nobody knows where he is," he continued.

Criticality may mean death for Kudankulam's seas

Criticality may mean death for Kudankulam's seas

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The first two units of the Kudankulam nuclear plant will discharge 6.3 billion litres of waste water every day right onto the beach. This discharge will trigger a slow-motion disaster that will poison beaches, devastate near-shore fisheries and choke the livelihood of fisherfolk in the vicinity, says Nityanand Jayaraman.

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Full transcript of President Obama's speech at the Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi.

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

Medha and Meera: A glimpse of the future

Medha and Meera: A glimpse of the future

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

AAP candidates from Mumbai, Medha Patkar and Meera Sanyal, are poised to play a crucial and complementary role. While Patkar gives voice to the suffering of people at the grassroots, Sanyal is articulating the key principles that could build a more just and equitable society or economy, says Rajni Bakshi.

Full text: PM Modi's address in Sri Lanka Parliament

Full text: PM Modi's address in Sri Lanka Parliament

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

PM Modi addressed the Sri Lanka Parliament on Friday.

Modi govt has a progressive agenda for health: Melinda Gates

Modi govt has a progressive agenda for health: Melinda Gates

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

For the philanthropy, we wanted also to have big impact, a kind of a new dimension.