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Meet the young man behind the success of Adani Group

Meet the young man behind the success of Adani Group

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Pranav Adani has come a long way since 1999, when he first got actively involved with the Adani Group's businesses, run by his uncle, Gautam Adani.

How students make or break their careers

How students make or break their careers

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Advice for students and parents) on the most important decision of their lives.

Why India's poverty rate has fallen to 12.4%

Why India's poverty rate has fallen to 12.4%

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The World Bank said improved infrastructure, specifically rural electrification, has had far-ranging effects

Rahul lauds Sheila for 'unprecedented development' in Delhi

Rahul lauds Sheila for 'unprecedented development' in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday asked voters in the city to give a fourth term to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, saying the national capital has seen unprecedented development under her rule and she has changed its face.

Has economy de-linked from coronavirus?

Has economy de-linked from coronavirus?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'With the June quarter GDP shrinking by nearly a quarter, there is an even greater economic imperative: Reduction of uncertainty,' observes Neelkanth Mishra.

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Sanjay Kapoor elected AICF President, Chauhan retains secretary's post.

Post graduate diploma in Forestry Management

Post graduate diploma in Forestry Management

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Indian Institute of Forest Management announces admissions to post graduate diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM), a two year full time residential programme approved by AICTE and AIU.

COVID-19: Modi govt's flip flop way of working

COVID-19: Modi govt's flip flop way of working

Rediff.com3 May 2020

'The Union government does not have much of a governance function other than to send orders.' 'But even the sending down of orders it cannot do properly,' observes Aakar Patel.

Parrikar moots the idea for raising all women battalion

Parrikar moots the idea for raising all women battalion

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday mooted the idea of raising an all women battalion and stationing of women on warships besides opening the doors of the National Defence Academy and Sainik schools for them.

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Endearing moments of family time, impromptu singing sessions, ping-pong games on dinner tables and a constant stream of online humour provide a much-needed salve of hope and sanity in this time of distress.

Amid talk of resignation, Kiran Reddy transfers key aides

Amid talk of resignation, Kiran Reddy transfers key aides

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday relieved two of his secretaries of their duties in the Chief Minister's Office as part of a reshuffle of nearly a dozen Indian Administrative Service officers in the state.

IITians' unique initiative to educate 1 billion users

IITians' unique initiative to educate 1 billion users

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Founded by a group of IIT alumni, the programme aims to further the cause of education for all by allowing discussion sessions through mobile devices.

Want a career in law? Find out how

Want a career in law? Find out how

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'India has 1 lawyer per 1,000 population.' 'Opportunities in the field of law are plenty.'

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation for the seventh time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day on Saturday and it will be his second speech of the second term in office.

Rs 6 lakh crore unaccounted cash will be back: BJP

Rs 6 lakh crore unaccounted cash will be back: BJP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

A BJP leader said the money would be spent on welfare schemes for the poor, modernising of defence forces, and improving schools.

UN praises IMD for 'Pinpoint accuracy' on Cyclone Fani

UN praises IMD for 'Pinpoint accuracy' on Cyclone Fani

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The powerful cyclone, strongest to hit India in 20 years, made landfall at around 8 am in India's eastern state of Odisha, killing at least 12 people.

IIMs go slow on foreign student admissions

IIMs go slow on foreign student admissions

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Lack of adequate infrastructure major drawback.

FM hopes for 'political solution' to end Prez rule in Delhi

FM hopes for 'political solution' to end Prez rule in Delhi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The Centre on Thursday hoped that "some political solution" would emerge paving the way for formation of a popular government in Delhi as political parties questioned the delay in this regard and said it was hurting infrastructure in the national capital.

Jaitley on why India needs sustained GDP growth of 9-10%

Jaitley on why India needs sustained GDP growth of 9-10%

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

India needs sustained GDP growth of 9-10 percent - Jaitley

Tesla's Gigafactory promises to change the world

Tesla's Gigafactory promises to change the world

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The Powerwall 'will be great for India where there is a scarcity of electricity. The sun is there pretty much all day and there is no real good way to store its energy,' Tesla CIO Jay Vijayan tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com.

How to be a great CEO? 8 tips

How to be a great CEO? 8 tips

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

One management expert has identified these eight tips for CEOs who want to inspire increased loyalty and passion among workers.

States demand more money from Centre ahead of Budget

States demand more money from Centre ahead of Budget

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

We should work in unison to boost growth: FM

Power-for-all is just a pipe-dream and nothing else

Power-for-all is just a pipe-dream and nothing else

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

On paper, only 8,000 villages remain to be electrified in the country, but the situation on the ground shows euphoria over numbers is misplaced

11 killed, over 40 feared trapped as Mumbai building collapses

11 killed, over 40 feared trapped as Mumbai building collapses

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Fire brigade, Mumbai Police and civic officials rushed to the site to carry out the rescue operation.

Running to stay in the same place

Running to stay in the same place

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

We could be on the brink if our export industries actually start losing jobs, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Luis Figo to tempt CONCACAF voters with cash boost plan

Luis Figo to tempt CONCACAF voters with cash boost plan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

FIFA presidential hopeful Luis Figo will travel to the Caribbean this week hoping to tempt voters in the CONCACAF region with a plan to distribute more funds, $2.5 billion (1.7 billion pounds) over four years, to national associations.

Future Cities India 2020 design comp for students

Future Cities India 2020 design comp for students

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Future Cities India 2020 is a design competition for students.

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'Look at the number of billionaires, the number of new billionaires in India.' 'Adani and Ambani are not the only ones.' 'What's wrong with people making money as long as it benefits us?'

Why the world should focus on India

Why the world should focus on India

Rediff.com24 May 2007

India's infrastructure sector alone can absorb more than $150 billion of foreign direct investment over the next five years.

IIM Lucknow's Opsyrus 2006

IIM Lucknow's Opsyrus 2006

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

The Operations Interest Group at IIM Lucknow and CoolAvenues.com invites business school students to participate in Opsyrus 2006, the paper writing competition.

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.

What India can learn from Odisha

What India can learn from Odisha

Rediff.com25 May 2019

'Evacuation' has been key to disaster management in Odisha. The aim is to achieve zero casualty.

Intel-HCL unveil Classmate PC at Rs 18,000

Intel-HCL unveil Classmate PC at Rs 18,000

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Intel Corporation, the world's biggest chipmaker and HCL on Saturday announced the nationwide launch of Intel-powered classmate PC in India.

IMF calls for more public and private investment in India

IMF calls for more public and private investment in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

In advanced economies, growth is strongest in the United States, says IMF.

Nilekani comes up with a 'Genie'

Nilekani comes up with a 'Genie'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Genie will contain lots of gamified apps.

Infosys co-founders start new venture to promote start-ups

Infosys co-founders start new venture to promote start-ups

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Infosys' co-founders, S D Shibulal and S Gopalkrishnan, on Tuesday launched Axilor Ventures, a business incubator and platform for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Fortis to develop Rs 700 cr medicity in Lucknow

Fortis to develop Rs 700 cr medicity in Lucknow

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Fortis Healthcare Holding Ltd on Thursday announced a medicity in Lucknow spread across 52 acres in a township being developed by Ansal Properties & Infrastructure.

'India need not emulate China'

'India need not emulate China'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

In terms of microeconomic parameters such as return on capital, development of domestic entrepreneurship and corporate governance, India is ahead of China, which is more essential for long term growth.

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Persuaded not to sell that day in January 1975, DLF today has assets of over Rs 52,237 crore and a net worth of around Rs 40,000 crore.