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Why Amma's canteen must be replicated nationwide

Why Amma's canteen must be replicated nationwide

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Sanjeev Nayyar visits an Amma canteen in Chennai, and comes back impressed

'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Microsoft India's chairman Bhaskar Pramanik tells Business Standard how India will be at the forefront of the company's 'mobile first, cloud first' strategy.

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The New Delhi-born Krishnamoorthi, a lifelong progressive, was always the front-runner in the race against Republican Peter DiCianni. They were vying for the seat vacated by Tammy Duckworth, who won Illinois's US Senate seat.

Women's Day Special: Get your finances in good shape!

Women's Day Special: Get your finances in good shape!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

You are already a superwoman! Now add another feather to your cap by driving your own financial planning.

Why India gets foreign borrowing wrong

Why India gets foreign borrowing wrong

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Firms that should borrow abroad do not do so enough, and those that should not borrow abroad do.

Grocery shopping gets better and easier online

Grocery shopping gets better and easier online

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A loyalty programme, same-day delivery and repeatability are driving EkStop's business but scaling up and addressing competition are vital.

Can trade do for India-Pak ties what politicians have failed to do?

Can trade do for India-Pak ties what politicians have failed to do?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Since multilateral trade creates a stable, peaceful world, normalisation of bilateral trade between India and Pakistan will start a series of peace building measures, especially along the bordering areas of both states which is the worst affected from the on-going conflict, say Riya Sinha and Shehzad Poonawalla.

US hails India's Look East policy

US hails India's Look East policy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Biden said, "One of the reasons why President Obama called our relations with India, quote, "a defining partnership of the century ahead" is that India is increasingly looking east as a force for security and growth in Southeast Asia and beyond."

Green revolution: More losses than gains?

Green revolution: More losses than gains?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Indian farming was transformed after the mid-60s.

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Republican Ted Cruz posted two crucial wins over front-runner Donald Trump who also triumphed in two states in Sunday's multi-state vote while in the Democratic camp Bernie Sanders clawed his way back into the presidential contest with two victories over Hillary Clinton.

Will tax sops on card transactions serve any purpose? Bah!

Will tax sops on card transactions serve any purpose? Bah!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

It is possible that this experiment might see a rise in the Union government's cost incurred on tax concessions, without any increase in the tax base or coverage, says A K Bhattacharya.

This engineer wants to change tribal lives

This engineer wants to change tribal lives

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Vat Vrikshya -- banyan tree in Sanskrit -- helps tribal women, with absolutely zero formal education, set up businesses.

After US deal, India to push for Doha agenda at WTO in 2015

After US deal, India to push for Doha agenda at WTO in 2015

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The differences between the rich and developing nations have always been at the core of the World Trade Organisation, set up in 1995 to facilitate greater trade flows across the world, and it came as a major breakthrough when the US and India reached a deal over food security issues in 2014.

Relaxing labour laws: Modi to lose or gain?

Relaxing labour laws: Modi to lose or gain?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Narendra Modi's pay-off from relaxing labour laws would be huge.

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Rediff.com12 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

Being undocumented in the United States

Being undocumented in the United States

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

There are 2.5 lakh undocumented Indians across the United States. While President Barack Obama's executive order last week does help, only the US Congress can really address the needs of those caught in the immigration tangle.

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.

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is a fraud, a liar and a hypocrite, top Democratic leaders and speakers at the party's national convention said as they lashed out at the billionaire from New York.

Nasdaq's plan for cutting prices infuriates rivals

Nasdaq's plan for cutting prices infuriates rivals

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

If approved, the Nasdaq plan could have far-reaching effects on competition, pricing and complexity in options and stock markets.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'I ask for bail in the name of justice.' 'Give me a chance to stay alive and see the trial till its end.'

PHOTOS: A perfect 10 for American Biles; You dethrones defending champ

PHOTOS: A perfect 10 for American Biles; You dethrones defending champ

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

It's a wrap! Rediff.com presents a roundup of the World Gymnastics Championships, Glasgow, which were held from October 23 to November 1.

The General in charge of the surgical strikes

The General in charge of the surgical strikes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

'When there are two hostile armies operating in close proximity, moral ascendancy is very important -- and that is something, I think, we achieved.' 'What is important is the will and determination of a country.' 'That you are willing to do something about terror that is coming from across the border and that is the message that was sent out.'

Can Modi & co deliver? The world awaits

Can Modi & co deliver? The world awaits

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Modi's visit to some developed countries such as the US, Japan, China and Australia were sprinkled with humongous investment figures. But do we have the wherewithal to absorb such big investments?

A house for Mr Modi

A house for Mr Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Life inside the prime minister's official residence is highly regulated, but it comes with its perks, says Veenu Sandhu

Romancing street food in India

Romancing street food in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

These bloggers are adding fresh flavours to India's vibrant street-food scene.

Brijmohan Lall Munjal: The people's man who shaped Hero

Brijmohan Lall Munjal: The people's man who shaped Hero

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Brijmohan Lall Munjal, 92, who recently became chairman emeritus of Hero MotoCorp, single-handedly rewrote the rules of the motorcycle business

Will perpetual Modi critics see the true picture?

Will perpetual Modi critics see the true picture?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'We are no longer striving for a strategic partnership. We have arrived at one.'

Four key points to build a strong Indo-US economic relationship

Four key points to build a strong Indo-US economic relationship

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

When President Obama lands in New Delhi later this week, this spirit of accommodation must reignite a strategic economic relationship between the two countries.

Why Atal Pension Yojana may struggle

Why Atal Pension Yojana may struggle

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The Union government is keen to ensure financial security for unorganised sector workers

'Border deal will control infiltration from Bangladesh'

'Border deal will control infiltration from Bangladesh'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'People residing in the enclaves have led completely isolated lives. They are stateless, have no official identity proof.' 'It is significant that Modi, Banerjee, Sarkar and Gogoi, despite having different political ideologies, are walking in tandem for the cause of the people residing in the enclaves.' 'If the LBA betters the economy of India and Bangladesh, there will be less turmoil in both these countries.'

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

A few lessons for presenting a balanced Budget

A few lessons for presenting a balanced Budget

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Getting the balance between fiscal restraint and growth-contracting policy remains a problem.

'Entrepreneurs not only shape but create the future'

'Entrepreneurs not only shape but create the future'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Five inspiring women who travelled thousands of miles to Hyderabad recently to grow their business and skills share their tales of global entrepreneurship. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel listened in.

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Meet Cassie de Pecol, a 27-year-old traveller from Connecticut, United States, who visited 196 countries in 18-and-a-half months, making her the fastest person to visit every country in the world.

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

And Peter spoke to Indrani for the first time since the trial began

And Peter spoke to Indrani for the first time since the trial began

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'Indrani said she had some things to discuss with Peter, which he digested with minor surprise.' 'He looked mildly dismayed. And refused to sit down next to her, in spite of her welcome.' In spite of months of wariness from Peter's side, the ice was broken.

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The winners of the annual US Military Photographer of the Year competition showcase the compelling body of work military photographers compiled in 2014.

He begged for a living, now owns a Rs 30 crore empire

He begged for a living, now owns a Rs 30 crore empire

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Once a beggar, Renuka Aradhya's company has a turnover of Rs 30 crore and employs 150 people.

Is this the rise of a new kind of politics in India?

Is this the rise of a new kind of politics in India?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A party demanding meaningful change seems to have touched a deep chord among voters, says Sreelatha Menon