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Twitter launches 'Lite' version for India

Twitter launches 'Lite' version for India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

It will be available in 42 languages, including six Indian languages - Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Gujarati and Marathi.

US rules out treaty alliance with India, says that era is over

US rules out treaty alliance with India, says that era is over

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Lavoy said even before India places a request for something, the United States is ready and prepared.

ADB cautious on East Asia recovery

ADB cautious on East Asia recovery

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

The AEM has upgraded the regions 2010 growth forecast for the 14 emerging East Asian economies to an aggregate 8.1 per cent from the 7.7 per cent it had projected in April.

6 reasons why home sales have dropped across India

6 reasons why home sales have dropped across India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Home sales in the top 10 cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune - have declined at a compound annual growth rate of 8% since 2011.

Hyundai to expand used car portfolio

Hyundai to expand used car portfolio

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is planning to expand its used car business to all the existing dealerships in the country.

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The government's stated vision is that it wants to make India a manufacturing hub and that is where such a rush or confusing policies don't help, reports Shubhomoy Sikdar.

Hyundai may relaunch Elantra; Santa Fe in Oct

Hyundai may relaunch Elantra; Santa Fe in Oct

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Apart from this, the company will roll out its SUV Santa Fe in October this year which will carry a price tag between Rs 20 lakh (Rs 2 million) and Rs 22 lakh (Rs 2.2 million) a unit.

Google acquires start-up founded by Indian-origin entrepreneur

Google acquires start-up founded by Indian-origin entrepreneur

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Synergyse said by joining the Google Apps team, it can accelerate its mission because the company will be working closer with the teams that build Google Apps.

Obama invites Indian-American businessman for consultations

Obama invites Indian-American businessman for consultations

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

An Indian-American entrepreneur was among a select group of business leaders invited by US President Barack Obama for consultations on the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on them.

Will independent directors back Cyrus in other Tata cos?

Will independent directors back Cyrus in other Tata cos?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The Cyrus Mistry camp is confident that independent directors will take their cue from their counterparts in Indian Hotels.

Mumbai-born Ashley Tellis could be next US envoy to India

Mumbai-born Ashley Tellis could be next US envoy to India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Transition sources said Trump is close to selecting 55-year-old Tellis to be the next US envoy to India to replace Richard Verma who was appointed US Ambassador to India by outgoing President Barack Obama in 2015.

GWU cancels suspension of student who displayed Hindu swastika

GWU cancels suspension of student who displayed Hindu swastika

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A prestigious American university has decided to rescind its suspension order against a student who displayed a Hindu swastika on his residence hall's bulletin board.

White House carves out separate India Desk at NSC

White House carves out separate India Desk at NSC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Implementing the commitment of United States President Barack Obama to deepen Indo-US strategic ties, the White House has carved out a separate India Desk at its National Security Council.

TCS to use Chennai centre for e-passport service

TCS to use Chennai centre for e-passport service

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The data centre will act as a disaster recovery platform.

Manufacturing to rebound in third quarter

Manufacturing to rebound in third quarter

Rediff.com6 May 2009

India will have to wait till the third quarter of this fiscal to witness the rebound in manufacturing, triggered by low-end consumer durables growth in semi-urban areas, says research firm Deloitte.

Flipkart acquires mobile marketing firm Appiterate

Flipkart acquires mobile marketing firm Appiterate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Flipkart on Wednesday said it has acquired mobile marketing start-up Appiterate.

S&P says Rs 10K-cr very little for banks recapitalisation

S&P says Rs 10K-cr very little for banks recapitalisation

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Under the Indradhanush roadmap announced in 2015, the government will infuse Rs 70,000 crore in state banks over four years while they will have to raise a further Rs 1.1 trillion from the markets to meet their capital requirement in line with global risk norms, known as Basel III.

Mamma Mia! It's a mum's world at Wimbledon

Mamma Mia! It's a mum's world at Wimbledon

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

It will be 'Mother's Day' on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Monday when Serena Williams takes on fellow mum Evgeniya Rodina for a place in the quarter-finals of the grasscourt major.

CEOs made to sweat more for money: Spencer Stuart

CEOs made to sweat more for money: Spencer Stuart

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

As companies find themselves in the midst of an unprecedented meltdown, the role and expectations from CEOs are changing, according to Spencer Stuart, one of the largest global recruitment agencies for senior directors and CEOs. It has made these findings from recruitments undertaken in India across sectors like financial services, telecommunications and FMCG, amongst others.

Why Indian companies now prefer online launches

Why Indian companies now prefer online launches

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

What is driving the digital-first approach of traditional, legacy brands? Apart from the growing adoption of the internet in the country, brands are drawn to the agility of the medium.

UAE retail rents fall first time in a decade

UAE retail rents fall first time in a decade

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Retail rents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi dropped for the first time in a decade in the first quarter of this financial year, a report has revealed.

New NPA rules: Trouble brewing for large defaulters

New NPA rules: Trouble brewing for large defaulters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Experts said the new framework has ensured that the focus has moved to creditor protection from debtor protection.

Cabinet fast-tracks merger of public sector banks

Cabinet fast-tracks merger of public sector banks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The mergers will not involve any cash but only share swaps

EVs will change many things, not just fuel consumption

EVs will change many things, not just fuel consumption

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

India's planned transition to electric vehicles will drastically affect the commodities market, says Aditya Gandhi

Lax attitude towards data security could cost India Inc dear

Lax attitude towards data security could cost India Inc dear

Rediff.com14 May 2018

A large number of large and small businesses process EU data, have customers from the EU or have access to data of EU citizens in one way or another.

Over $150 bn investments required for smart cities: Study

Over $150 bn investments required for smart cities: Study

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Nearly $120 bn will come from private sector

Indian banks to see rise in bad loans: Fitch

Indian banks to see rise in bad loans: Fitch

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Despite a significant improvement in asset quality, the country's banking industry might see its bad assets inching up in the months ahead, particularly in retail segment, global rating agency Fitch said.Rising bad loan assets had prompted many banks to sell their sticky assets to asset reconstruction companies, in order to transfer the risk and clean up their balance sheets.

Indian American quits Bush administration

Indian American quits Bush administration

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Venkayya, who announced that he will join the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, becomes the second Indian American to walk away, following close on the heels of Karan Bhatia, who resigned as deputy United States trade representative in October.

Need to respect sovereignty in connectivity projects: PM at SCO

Need to respect sovereignty in connectivity projects: PM at SCO

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

In an oblique reference to China's Belt and Road Initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cautioned against rolling out connectivity projects without respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Now, private power firms may shock banks

Now, private power firms may shock banks

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Rs 50,000-cr loans for 15,000-Mw projects could be heading for restructuring.

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The new Ola app will allow fleet owners to track their cars in real-time, view the performance of their drivers, and even their daily earnings

Study abroad: Only join an 'accredited' school

Study abroad: Only join an 'accredited' school

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

If you have to fork out some more cash to attend an institution that has valid accreditation, it will be worth your while.

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

An analyst says, due to excess capacity, investment in manufacturing will not be forthcoming

YES Bank launches agri fund

YES Bank launches agri fund

Rediff.com31 May 2007

YES Bank has launched a $100-million private equity fund called the Food and Agribusiness India Fund.

Rupee rise may hurt margins of IT majors

Rupee rise may hurt margins of IT majors

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The rising rupee has become a major cause for concern among software exports firms. The IT industry, especially tier-II firms, which are not adequately hedged, will take a hit.

How to keep your mobile wallet secure

How to keep your mobile wallet secure

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'Even if your phone goes missing for 15 minutes, be warned.' With e-wallets playing a larger role in transactions, these precautions are a must.

Oracle introduces IT solution for coop banks

Oracle introduces IT solution for coop banks

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Oracle introduced on Thursday complete and affordable IT solutions for the cooperative banks in the country.

EMIs of under-construction houses, renting to attract GST from July 1

EMIs of under-construction houses, renting to attract GST from July 1

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Electricity has also been kept out of the GST ambit.

EMIs shouldn't exceed 35% of net income

EMIs shouldn't exceed 35% of net income

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Also build a contingency fund equal to 9 to 12 months of expenses.