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Bull run for Indian equities will continue in 2018

Bull run for Indian equities will continue in 2018

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Equity strategists are basing their expectation on strong corporate earnings recovery, supportive global economic growth, and gradual improvement in business sentiment.

7 ways India can improve its investment climate

7 ways India can improve its investment climate

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'From the investor's point of view, a real change would happen only when business environment in all our states qualitatively improves,' says NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar.

5 factors that define a smart city

5 factors that define a smart city

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Smart Cities can be a success depending on the basic amenities it manages to provide citizens.

The most stylish theatres to watch a Bollywood film

The most stylish theatres to watch a Bollywood film

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

With Mumbai's iconic Liberty cinema reopening for movie lovers, the spotlight is now on the city's famous Art Deco theatres.

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Despite Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' ambitious plan, 40 per cent of the state is reeling from drought and its water tanker economy is booming. As of February 2019, the state government declared drought in 151 of the 358 talukas.

India gets re-elected to UN Human Rights Council

India gets re-elected to UN Human Rights Council

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

In a significant victory, India has been re-elected to the UN's main human rights body for the period of 2015-17, receiving the highest number of votes in the Asia-Pacific group.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

DLF Q2 net profit up by 9% at Rs 109 crore

DLF Q2 net profit up by 9% at Rs 109 crore

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Its net profit stood at Rs 100.05 crore (Rs 1 billion) in the year-ago period.

After benefits of cheap oil, India counts cost of reduced Gulf remittances

After benefits of cheap oil, India counts cost of reduced Gulf remittances

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The prospect of further falls in remittances is a hindrance for the Reserve Bank of India, as it seeks to bullet-proof the economy against sudden capital outflows

Rajan warns against compromising India's interest for FDI

Rajan warns against compromising India's interest for FDI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Monday warned against compromising India's interest for the sake of attracting foreign investment and said the priority should be framing transparent policies as well as resolving contractual tax disputes quickly.

Tata Steel Europe announces restructuring, to cut 500 jobs

Tata Steel Europe announces restructuring, to cut 500 jobs

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The proposed changes in Long Products business will predominately affect management and administrative functions at sites in Scunthorpe, Teesside and Workington.

Fourth attack in 72 hours: 6 killed, 8 injured in Naxal-triggered blast

Fourth attack in 72 hours: 6 killed, 8 injured in Naxal-triggered blast

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Six security personnel were killed and eight injured in back-to-back attacks by Naxals in insurgency-hit districts of Chhattisgarh, which has seen a string of strikes by the red ultras in the past three days.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

The truth about Swachh Bharat

The truth about Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Building toilets, however essential, must not be confused with sanitation and the crying need for a revamp of India's sewage systems.

How Andhra CM plans to turn challenges into opportunities

How Andhra CM plans to turn challenges into opportunities

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Naidu vowed to hasten the process of securing clearances by industry.

Rupee gains 106 paisa versus USD

Rupee gains 106 paisa versus USD

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The rupee appreciated further on Thursday, adding 106 paise to 66.01 against the dollar, after steps taken by new Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan to attract US currency inflows boosted market sentiment.

'India sees road building as route to prosperity'

'India sees road building as route to prosperity'

Rediff.com18 May 2016

India's network has expanded at a compound annual rate of around 4% which has added more than 4.8 km of additional roads since 1951, but even so the network remains badly underdeveloped

Why India's low-growth phase seems to be over

Why India's low-growth phase seems to be over

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Evidently, the economy has come out of the low growth phase in the past two years and it does appear the economy will continue to remain in the plus-five per cent range.

10 PSU stocks worth buying

10 PSU stocks worth buying

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Known for stable returns, near debt-free status and dividend track record, these 10 PSU stocks are worth buying now.

Karzai to visit Pak; release of Taliban leader on agenda

Karzai to visit Pak; release of Taliban leader on agenda

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Afghan President Hamid Karzai will arrive in Islamabad on Monday on a one-day trip to discuss the frayed ties with Pakistan and seek release of Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Barader as a confidence building measure.

Humanity only has around 1,000 years left on Earth, Stephen Hawking predicts

Humanity only has around 1,000 years left on Earth, Stephen Hawking predicts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

He painted a grave picture of the future while delivering a lecture on the universe and the origins of human beings at the Oxford Union debating society.

Delhi, the No-No capital

Delhi, the No-No capital

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Delhi is a year-round health hazard that visitors shun like the plague, says Sunil Sethi.

All you wanted to know about Indo-Japan trade

All you wanted to know about Indo-Japan trade

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

We take a look at India's major imports and exports with Japan in recent years.

Australia to ease visa restrictions on skilled migrants

Australia to ease visa restrictions on skilled migrants

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

A temporary work visa, the 457 visa allows skilled workers to come to Australia for an approved business for up to four years.

Why Morgan Stanley is upbeat about the Indian economy

Why Morgan Stanley is upbeat about the Indian economy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Morgan Stanley draws optimism from a slew of favourable factors.

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi also rolled out the first of the 500 metro coaches manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers in flat 75 days at it Bengaluru facility.

The curious case of India's industrial growth

The curious case of India's industrial growth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The greatest disconnect lies in the estimates of industrial growth.

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari known for promoting innovative ideas in transportation, created a stir some time back when he pitched for 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030. In an interview with Megha Manchanda & Jyoti Mukul, he talks about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and electric vehicles.

Why women are wary of reporting misconduct at workplace

Why women are wary of reporting misconduct at workplace

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

In a world in which men still dominate the institutional landscape, gender-neutrality is as much their responsibility as women's.

Kunduz hospital bombing 'not a war crime': Pentagon

Kunduz hospital bombing 'not a war crime': Pentagon

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

The tragic US military attack on a 'Doctors Without Borders' hospital in the Afghan city of Kunduz last October was a mistake, a combination of human errors compounded by process and equipment failures, the Pentagon said on Friday.

Sensex shrugs off FDI reforms, eyes Q3 results

Sensex shrugs off FDI reforms, eyes Q3 results

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The broader NSE Nifty index too finished lower by 4.80 points, or 0.05 per cent, at 10,632.20.

'India in goldilocks period; FY16 GDP likely at 7.6%'

'India in goldilocks period; FY16 GDP likely at 7.6%'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

According to Japanese financial services major Nomura, despite slowing external demand, the domestic growth cycle is improving.

Mauritius promises India full-cooperation on tax treaty issues

Mauritius promises India full-cooperation on tax treaty issues

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Mauritius promises India full-cooperation on tax treaty issues.

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Creation of 115 million non-farm jobs over next decade critical to sustaining growth, says McKinsey

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

He recalled that democracy-lovers had fought a big battle against the Emergency.

Chinese economy in a deflationary cycle?

Chinese economy in a deflationary cycle?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

There has been an increase of $17 trillion in total debt in China.

'An actor has to have the strength of a soldier'

'An actor has to have the strength of a soldier'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'You cannot drop to the ground, however many bullets hit you.' 'Because if you are weak, this is not the place for you.'

Nano vendors from Singur stuck in Sanand without compensation

Nano vendors from Singur stuck in Sanand without compensation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Big vendors left with smaller amounts as formula for compensation based on despatches.

Why one needs to be cautious while investing in FY19

Why one needs to be cautious while investing in FY19

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Swati Kulkarni, executive vice-president and fund manager - equities at UTI Mutual Fund tells Puneet Wadhwa that though mid-and small-cap companies are trading at a higher valuation as compared to large-cap peers, one can still find value in select pockets.

Give me hope!

Give me hope!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

'Indian democracy has become an oxymoron.I am hopeful that more people will boycott this politics of perversion and hatred and realise that this isn't sustainable for our great nation to prosper.