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The Australian newspaper uploads new set of leaked Scorpene documents

The Australian newspaper uploads new set of leaked Scorpene documents

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Like in the previous case, the newspaper has blacked out all details which it felt would compromise India's security interests.

Paytm is the new Indian unicorn on the block

Paytm is the new Indian unicorn on the block

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Paytm e-commerce plans to add close to a billion products from across the globe to its platform before the festive season this year.

India's realty sector remains favoured destination

India's realty sector remains favoured destination

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Increasing migration to cities and urbanisation along with interest from buyers to invest in real estate market, will continue to be the prime demand drivers, according to assurance, tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton.

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday directed the armed forces to carry out joint exercises with friendly foreign countries specially, in southeast Asia, in tune with India's 'Act East Policy'.

Flying kites, visit to mosque: All in a day's work for PM in Indonesia

Flying kites, visit to mosque: All in a day's work for PM in Indonesia

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling again! The Pradhan Sevak is in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour to East Asia. This is Modi's first-ever official visit to Indonesia and before the visit, the PM hoped that the meet would cement the political, economic and strategic interest of the two friendly maritime neighbours.

Lamborghini rolls out new Huracan Spyder at Rs 3.89 crore

Lamborghini rolls out new Huracan Spyder at Rs 3.89 crore

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The new Huracan Spyder combines performance of the Huracan Coupe paired with the emotional facet of open air driving.

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Shameen Alauddin finds out more about Touchkin which has raised $1.3 million to develop an artificial intelligence coach for your behavioural and mental health.

Bang Bang is the sixth top grosser worldwide

Bang Bang is the sixth top grosser worldwide

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Bang Bang scores big worldwide, while The Hundred-Foot Journey becomes Om Puri's biggest hit.

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Chinese bicycle sharing giant Ofo launches service in seven Indian cities.

For Ayush medicines, all's in a name

For Ayush medicines, all's in a name

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Govt wants firms to remove suffixes & prefixes to original names of these drugs.

Land of rising two-wheeler sales

Land of rising two-wheeler sales

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The biggest two-wheeler market in the world is -- of course -- India. Guess who are the gainers? Yamaha and Honda.

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.

Good news for India's infrastructure sector

Good news for India's infrastructure sector

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The increase in infrastructure spends in the country is likely to be driven by sectors like housing, telecom, healthcare, education and transportation.

India, Myanmar discuss Bodh Gaya blasts

India, Myanmar discuss Bodh Gaya blasts

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

India on Monday raised with Myanmar the incident of bomb blasts in holy town of Bodh Gaya in the backdrop of reports that the attack was a reaction of alleged violence against Muslims in that country.

President, PM condemn serial blasts in Mahabodhi temple

President, PM condemn serial blasts in Mahabodhi temple

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Expressing deep anguish over the blasts, President Mukherjee said it was a "senseless act of violence targeting innocent pilgrims and monks who had gathered to worship at this temple dedicated to the great apostle of peace -- Gautam Buddha", while Prime Minister Singh said such attacks on religious places will "never be tolerated".

Alibaba takes first step into India's marketplace, launches Paytm Mall

Alibaba takes first step into India's marketplace, launches Paytm Mall

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

To take on Amazon, Paytm e-commerce plans to add close to a billion products from all across the globe to its shopping cart.

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has led to a bit of difficulty for her countrymen.

'Defence is a permanent start-up'

'Defence is a permanent start-up'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'India should take up defence manufacturing in a more serious manner and encourage greater private participation.'

Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

WH said they are expected to set forth a vision that will expand the bilateral partnership

In Pre-season prep, Arsenal, Everton, Stoke to play Asia trophy

In Pre-season prep, Arsenal, Everton, Stoke to play Asia trophy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Arsenal, Everton and Stoke City have all agreed to play in this year's Asia Trophy in Singapore in preparation for the 2015-16 Premier League season.

When it comes to ease of doing business, India is just behind China

When it comes to ease of doing business, India is just behind China

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

India's retail sector has benefited from the rapid growth in e-commerce

Only Indian-American lawmaker in Congress to travel with Obama to India

Only Indian-American lawmaker in Congress to travel with Obama to India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Congressman Ami Bera, the only Indian-American lawmaker in the current Congress, has been invited by President Barack Obama to travel with him to India on Air Force One.

IndiGo may delay low-cost, long-haul flight plan

IndiGo may delay low-cost, long-haul flight plan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The airline is not convinced that it will have a sizeable passenger traffic to make wide body operations profitable

China invites India to join its Maritime Silk Road initiative

China invites India to join its Maritime Silk Road initiative

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

China has invited India to be part of its new initiative to build a Maritime Silk Road which it says is aimed at improving connectivity and trade among Asian nations through the sea on the lines of ancient Silk Route.

Malaysia to bow out of F1 after 19 years

Malaysia to bow out of F1 after 19 years

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Malaysia will stage its final Formula One Grand Prix in October after the government and the sport's commercial rights holders announced on Friday that their hosting agreement would end a year early.

Titan taps Amazon to enter US

Titan taps Amazon to enter US

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Titan will become the latest Indian brand to ride on the back of the global e-retail major

Decoding Malaysian PM's 6-day visit to India

Decoding Malaysian PM's 6-day visit to India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Considering the common linkages, high-level trust, complementarities, and convergent interests between the two nations, Malaysia has the potential to become India's key partner in Southeast Asia, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

India opposes BRI, PM says connectivity projects must respect sovereignty

India opposes BRI, PM says connectivity projects must respect sovereignty

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

India says it cannot accept a project that ignores its core concerns on sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Good news! Foreign, Indian airlines offer big discounts

Good news! Foreign, Indian airlines offer big discounts

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Aiming at attracting Indian travellers to major global and domestic destinations, foreign and Indian carriers are vying with each other by offering discounted tickets.

Russia delivers final batch of Mi-17V-5 choppers to India

Russia delivers final batch of Mi-17V-5 choppers to India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Russia has handed over to India the final batch of three Mi-17V-5 military transport helicopters under a previously signed contract even as it gets ready to ink yet another deal for another 48 such choppers.

SoftBank willing to fund Ola, but with a rider

SoftBank willing to fund Ola, but with a rider

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Growing the number of electric vehicles on Ola's platform is part of the terms SoftBank has put forth for the funding

Indians upbeat on foreign tours despite terror attacks

Indians upbeat on foreign tours despite terror attacks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Indian tourists are increasingly settling for other destinations such as Southeast Asian countries, Australia, and New Zealand.

FIPB clears Walt Disney's FDI proposal, 18 others

FIPB clears Walt Disney's FDI proposal, 18 others

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The Finance Ministry further said decision on seven FDI proposals has been deferred.

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'He was always opposed to a form of nationalism that was narrow, selfish and arrogant.' 'He will always remain a beacon of inspiration for freedom-loving people across the world and for movements of resistance against oppressive State power.'

Dangal: Bollywood's most successful export

Dangal: Bollywood's most successful export

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Dangal has grossed four-and-half times PK's overseas business.

Govt clears 19 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,327 cr

Govt clears 19 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,327 cr

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The government has cleared 19 foreign investment proposals, including that of Walt Disney Company and Reckitt Benckiser (India), entailing total investment of Rs 2,326.72 crore (Rs 23.26 billion).

With Jet out of the skies, will Air India now find suitors?

With Jet out of the skies, will Air India now find suitors?

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Another reason working in Air India's favour now is the government's plan to clean up part of the airline's burgeoning debt from its books - a major deterrent for investors when it attempted divestment the previous time.

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

According to a survey by community platform LocalCircles, early-stage start-ups, funding dependent start-ups and many small businesses will soon be fighting for survival as the spurt in coronavirus cases hits them hard.

Vistara, AirAsia to boost their fleet size to 20 planes within a year

Vistara, AirAsia to boost their fleet size to 20 planes within a year

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Vistara has a three-class configuration with business, premium economy and economy cabins.

Ultimate Eatlist: Are you drooling yet?

Ultimate Eatlist: Are you drooling yet?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

These, according the Lonely Planet, are must-indulge-in food experiences from across the world.