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Foreign investors still have faith in India's realty sector

Foreign investors still have faith in India's realty sector

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The logistics segment is becoming a hot favourite of private equity, of late.

Captain Kohli takes on Dhoni's critics

Captain Kohli takes on Dhoni's critics

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Livid with constant scrutiny of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's finishing skills, India captain Virat Kohli hit back at the critics for 'conveniently' singling out the former skipper while ignoring failure of other players, including himself.

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs.

Boeing catches them young to scale up talent pool

Boeing catches them young to scale up talent pool

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The firm, which aims to double sourcing from India, is looking at partnerships with institutions such as the IITs

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'We chew paan and spit it out on Mother India and then chant Vande Mataram. Throw garbage and then chant Vande Mataram... , the PM said.

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

India suffers from huge gender pay gap

India suffers from huge gender pay gap

Rediff.com17 May 2016

IT services sector has a huge gender pay gap of 34 per cent.

India win under-19 World Cup opener

India win under-19 World Cup opener

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

Tanmay Srivastava slammed a 76-ball 83 as India thumped Papua New Guinea by 195 runs to kick-off their under-19 cricket World Cup campaign in style in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

A day after biz meet in Delhi, Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facility

A day after biz meet in Delhi, Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facility

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday visited the facilities of German automotive major Bosch.

Sea-borne terror and piracy key challenges: Modi@ IFR

Sea-borne terror and piracy key challenges: Modi@ IFR

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The prime minister also pitched for respecting freedom of navigation against the backdrop of South China sea dispute.

'India needs $1 trillion for new infrastructure'

'India needs $1 trillion for new infrastructure'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The Indian economy is expected to return to the pre-crisis growth trajectory of about 9 per cent in a couple of years.

India's foreign policy change opens new avenues for trade with US

India's foreign policy change opens new avenues for trade with US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Indian businesses in the US have created about 91000 jobs in the US.

India outclass Nepal in football friendly

India outclass Nepal in football friendly

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

India warmed up nicely for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier match against Kyrgyzstan as they outclassed lower-ranked Nepal 2-0 in an international football friendly in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Modi@3: Congress announces campaign to expose 'failure' of government

Modi@3: Congress announces campaign to expose 'failure' of government

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Ahead of completion of three years of the National Democratic Alliance, the Congress young brigade alleged that the government has failed on various counts including on issues like dealing with Pakistan, Kashmir policy, internal security, women safety and rising cases of rapes, atrocities on Dalits, high petrol and diesel prices, besides generation of jobs.

PM Modi commissions Scorpene-class submarine Kalvari

PM Modi commissions Scorpene-class submarine Kalvari

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Kalvari underwent around 120 days of extensive sea trials and tests for various equipment and is expected to bolster India's maritime prowess.

Code for India techies impress Modi

Code for India techies impress Modi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The prime minister was impressed with the speed at which the apps designed by young programmers delivered results -- whether it be addressing problems like women's safety, and farmers and weather-related issues.

Can digital India create more jobs than it destroys?

Can digital India create more jobs than it destroys?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

New models of skilling will provide both jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities to inspire recipients to capture the jobs or entrepreneurial opportunities they seek and provide them the agency to stay on and improve on their skills on the job, says Ganesh Natarajan.

Is Modi's best nowhere near good enough?

Is Modi's best nowhere near good enough?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The failure to reform has meant that there is no buzz about job opportunities, or about urban opportunities enticing young people off the farms. And it is this failure that has contributed to the widespread disappointment that threatens to make the next general elections closer than expected, says Mihir S Sharma.

We must compete with the best in the world: Narayana Murthy

We must compete with the best in the world: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

'We need good teachers at the primary, secondary and higher education levels.'

India, Russia are 'natural partners' in fighting terrorism: PM

India, Russia are 'natural partners' in fighting terrorism: PM

Rediff.com31 May 2017

He said both countries are opening new areas of cooperation in the energy sector, telecommunications and science and technology and they have set up funds to facilitate investment in high technologies.

'Without skills you are a recipient of charity'

'Without skills you are a recipient of charity'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'Jobs will exist at very high levels or low levels of skill sets.' 'People, who are in middle level jobs, are the ones who are facing the problem as such jobs are fast disappearing because of technological advancement.'

Look 'Rahul baba', no scams in 2 years: Amit Shah

Look 'Rahul baba', no scams in 2 years: Amit Shah

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday attacked Rahul Gandhi after the Congress vice president questioned the NDA government's achievements, saying it was no mean feat that even the opposition has been unable to level any corruption charges against it.

Highlights of the Economic Survey

Highlights of the Economic Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

8-10% GDP growth estimated in coming year.

No 'one size fits all' solution for social development: India

No 'one size fits all' solution for social development: India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Social integration with inclusion is is most necessary.

Modi to seek CMs' views on budget, infra development

Modi to seek CMs' views on budget, infra development

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

At the first meeting of Governing Council of NITI Aayog on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek views of Chief Ministers.

Why Rudy lost his job

Why Rudy lost his job

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Modi wanted to reap the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas's success in the 2019 election, but officials say blaming Rudy alone for its slow progress was unjust.

'MODI stands for murder-of-democratic-institutions'

'MODI stands for murder-of-democratic-institutions'

Rediff.com20 May 2015

As the Narendra Modi government nears completing a year in office, the Congress on Wednesday stepped up its offensive against the prime minister accusing him of weakening democracy by running a "one-man show" while scoring maximum on "arrogance" and minimum on governance.

Cong targets Union Minister Pradhan,RSS leaders in Vyapam scam

Cong targets Union Minister Pradhan,RSS leaders in Vyapam scam

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The party insisted that a fair probe was not possible without removal of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and alleged that he had protected the guilty.

How India can meet its job creation challenge

How India can meet its job creation challenge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

How soon can India reach a point when there is no hidden underemployment and all who want work can find it at a fair wage and decent work conditions, asks Nitin Desai.

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'People do not want a 'maha milavat' (highly adulterated) government of those who assembled in Kolkata.'

Child labour can disrupt 'Make in India', Satyarthi tells Modi

Child labour can disrupt 'Make in India', Satyarthi tells Modi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Make in India cannot be successful on the toil, miseries and abuses of young children in the manufacturing sector, the Nobel laureate wrote in a letter to PM

'5th pay panel biggest shock to India'

'5th pay panel biggest shock to India'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

The World Bank held India's Fifth Pay Commission as the "single largest adverse shock" to the country's strained public finance, according to the bank's India Development Policy Review.

Better to sell pakodas than to beg: Amit Shah counters Congress

Better to sell pakodas than to beg: Amit Shah counters Congress

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

He also lashed out at the Congress for its opposition to the GST and for dubbing it as 'Gabbar Singh Tax'.

Modi's key schemes get worst rating from people, Railways score well

Modi's key schemes get worst rating from people, Railways score well

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Tackling black money gets worst rating; Swachh Bharat, Digital India score poorly.

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Endorsing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of India outlined in his address to Parliament, India Inc said the efforts to improve farm productivity, rein in price rise and impart skills to youth will transform the nation in the days to come.

Modi Sarkar and the scary silence of India Inc

Modi Sarkar and the scary silence of India Inc

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Talking corporate heads are a barometer of the business community's engagement with the economy. If they have nothing to say now there should be cause for concern.

PM to seek budget inputs from experts at NITI meeting

PM to seek budget inputs from experts at NITI meeting

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Experts will give their inputs for Budget.

Govt cracks down on Rs 251 smartphone maker Ringing Bells

Govt cracks down on Rs 251 smartphone maker Ringing Bells

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Departments of electronics, excise, I-T launch probe into Rs 251 smartphones

For the benefit of Delhi we must work in tandem: Kejriwal tells Modi

For the benefit of Delhi we must work in tandem: Kejriwal tells Modi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sought the Centre's cooperation irrespective of the differences in "political ideologies".

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Businessman P C Mustafa wants Indian Americans to return home, Cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza outlines how Indian tech companies could grow, Gaurav Dalmia has some investment recommendations while Subramanian Swamy warns that India is flirting with a debt trap.