News for 'success-story'

'King' Dhoni back to where it all began!

'King' Dhoni back to where it all began!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni relived his fond memories of the city by doing a customary pitch inspection at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam, where he announced himself on the international scene more than 13 years ago.

Farmers are the real heroes: Pranab

Farmers are the real heroes: Pranab

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

The praise for peasants, most of whom are subsistence farmers, comes ahead of general elections due in a few months. The minister presented statistics to hard-sell the government's initiatives to prop up the agriculture sector and improve the conditions of roughly about 60 per cent of the country's population depending upon it.

Must-read! A designer's heartfelt message for Tabu

Must-read! A designer's heartfelt message for Tabu

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Read on to find out how Tabu touched this designer's heart.

No change in the behaviour of US cos: Obama

No change in the behaviour of US cos: Obama

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

President Barack Obama on Thursday said the stabilisation in the America's financial system is a success story of the last six months; but rued that there has not been a change in the behaviour of the US companies that has resulted in their collapse last year.

Slack reforms may lead to worse crisis: Obama

Slack reforms may lead to worse crisis: Obama

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

'But what we haven't seen, I think, is the kind of change in behaviour and practices on Wall Street that would ensure that we don't find ourselves in a fix again.'

India records largest reduction in poverty in 10 yrs, says UN report

India records largest reduction in poverty in 10 yrs, says UN report

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The data, released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), shows that 65 out of 75 countries studied significantly reduced their multidimensional poverty levels between 2000 and 2019.

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Pichai said a whole new generation of technologies are happening in India first, and that people in the country no longer have to wait for technology to come to them. Investments, he said, will focus on four areas key to India's digitisation, including enabling affordable access and information for every Indian in their own language, be it Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi or any other.

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Their success stories will inspire you too.

Impossible to I'm possible: How I became a successful pilot

Impossible to I'm possible: How I became a successful pilot

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'I've flown more than 2000 flights so far. A pilot retires at sixty five, and I want to keep going until then to prove the naysayers wrong.'

Fund mobilisation via QIPs in 2019 is the 2nd-highest in five years

Fund mobilisation via QIPs in 2019 is the 2nd-highest in five years

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

In the past two months alone, four companies have garnered a cumulative Rs 22,400 crore via this route.

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Indian firms selling SAAS products have got a bonanza as companies meet, manage and sell remotely. The top five firms - Zoho, Freshworks HighRadius, Druva, and Icertis - account for 33 per cent of the market share. Chennai, India's SAAS centre, alone generates $1 billion in annual revenue. Yuvraj Malik explains how these companies are planning their next phase of growth.

India's MIT basks in Nadella-Suri glory

India's MIT basks in Nadella-Suri glory

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Institute recalls them as fairly average in their batch of 1989 while students attribute success stories to the environment here.

WAGS to riches: The 10 inspiring women superstars

WAGS to riches: The 10 inspiring women superstars

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

These wives and girlfriends of sportsmen have the lethal combination of beauty with brains.

1 year of Modi sarkar: Doordarshan told to capture people's mood

1 year of Modi sarkar: Doordarshan told to capture people's mood

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The message of 'good work' done by the NDA govt must be loud and clear in the run-up to its first anniversary.

After CWG, Suhsil targets Asian Games glory

After CWG, Suhsil targets Asian Games glory

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Rio is at the back of his mind but for Sushil Kumar, one of India's greatest Olympians, the immediate aim is to win a gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games, a stage where the decorated wrestler, surprisingly, is yet to taste success.

Honda Mobilio: The amazing mini-SUV that will blow your mind

Honda Mobilio: The amazing mini-SUV that will blow your mind

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

All you wanted to know about the biggest car launch of the year.

YOUR favourite Rajinikanth movie? TELL US!

YOUR favourite Rajinikanth movie? TELL US!

Rediff.com5 May 2014

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Why is Modi still so popular?

Why is Modi still so popular?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Will a time come when people will look beyond what they see as Modi'S strengths and begin to wonder why they have got poorer or sicker under his rule, asks Vir Sanghvi.

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Shah takes dig at SP over Mulayam's meet with Amar

Shah takes dig at SP over Mulayam's meet with Amar

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on Tuesday took a dig at Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav over his meeting with Amar Singh, saying Samajwadi Party will not get revived by bringing the former party leader back but by reaching out to people.

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

From 5K to 5 crore: A college dropout's amazing journey

From 5K to 5 crore: A college dropout's amazing journey

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Shashank Chourey dropped out of engineering college in the second year to pursue his passion for computers

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

India has stopped working in bureaucratic manner: PM in Thailand

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister was speaking at an event to mark golden jubilee of the Aditya Birla Group's presence in Thailand.

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.

In the footsteps of the snow leopard

In the footsteps of the snow leopard

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Trekking in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, Sumit Bhattacharya stumbles upon a conservation success story.

Gift City, a model to emulate by other states: Jaitley

Gift City, a model to emulate by other states: Jaitley

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said state governments should emulate the concept of 'Gujarat International Finance Tec-City'

Indore is India's cleanest city, UP's Gonda dirtiest: Swachh survey

Indore is India's cleanest city, UP's Gonda dirtiest: Swachh survey

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The 'Swachh Survekshan-2017' ranked Gonda as the dirtiest city and Bhusawal in Maharashtra stands second-last in the ranking.

The man behind Vande Bharat Express

The man behind Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'This is not just Make in India; this is much more than that. Right from design to delivery, everything was done in India.'

'We are here to play in traditional South African way'

'We are here to play in traditional South African way'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The Proteas lost the second T20 International by seven wickets after the series opener was washed out.

How I belled the CAT: An IIM-A grad reveals!

How I belled the CAT: An IIM-A grad reveals!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Aniruddha Jaju, a non-IITian who cracked the Common Admission Test and made it to the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad shares his experience with us.

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

From a rented cellar in Trivandrum to Silicon Valley

From a rented cellar in Trivandrum to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The success story of six young engineering graduates who came together to build a unique product.

Yuvraj's fight against cancer made him a role model: VVS Laxman

Yuvraj's fight against cancer made him a role model: VVS Laxman

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The way cricketer Yuvraj Singh conquered cancer and then came back on the field with renewed vigour made him a role model for others, former India batsman V V S Laxman said.

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

In a policy paper submitted to US Senators, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said the excessive delays in the processing of permanent residency applications due to country-wise quota contributed to America's loss of revenue, market leadership and competitive edge.

Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa may bid for BlackBerry

Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa may bid for BlackBerry

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Often called Canada's version of Warren Buffet, Watsa preaches a long view that suggests it may be too early to assess his decision to take on a leading 10 per cent stake in BlackBerry.

I take pride in doing difficult things: Chris Bosh

I take pride in doing difficult things: Chris Bosh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Two-time NBA champion Chris Bosh talks to Bikash Mohapatra about Miami Heat's success story, LeBron James and why he puts the team above personal gratification.

BMW starts 'MINI Countryman' production at Chennai plant

BMW starts 'MINI Countryman' production at Chennai plant

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A year after introducing its popular 'MINI' range of cars in India, luxury car maker BMW has begun the local production of 'MINI Countryman' at the facility in Chennai.

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'Saying the private industry will come and transform India's space programme is real moonshine!'

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Around 700 migrant workers, women and children have lost their lives in this reverse migration. But what is happening today with the migrant labour is only a continuation of the policies pursued by the Modi regime during the last six years. It is not for nothing that India was ranked the most dangerous country in the world for women in 2018 by the Thompson Reuters Foundation poll, points out Rashme Sehgal.

6 reasons why Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire

6 reasons why Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg deserves the position because he dreamed it, planned it and worked it out.