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Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Was India underprepared for a lockdown?

Was India underprepared for a lockdown?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

India is going into the longest lockdown in the world, with the least amount of notice given to its people and the least preparation by its government.

What did Parasite do that Indian movies fail to do?

What did Parasite do that Indian movies fail to do?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Visibility is very important, but visibility is also very expensive.' Swapnil Joglekar explores the Parasite phenomenon.

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'None of these three countries -- Turkey, Iran or Malaysia -- ever made a hostile move against India to support the Pakistan-based terrorist elements,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Narayana Murthy plans India JV with Amazon

Narayana Murthy plans India JV with Amazon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Infosys Ltd co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy is close to entering into an e-commerce joint venture in India with Amazon.com Inc through his investment firm, Catamaran Ventures.

What the economy needs: Painful medium-term steps

What the economy needs: Painful medium-term steps

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

''Even without major reforms, with a business as usual scenario, and with current inflation trends, we should be clocking around 11 to 12 per cent nominal growth.' 'That is not happening and is a source of worry,' Rathin Roy tells Arup Roychoudhury.

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The government is unwilling or unable to provide the kind of relief that Vodafone India is asking for.'

Child Restraint System in cars compulsory from Oct 1

Child Restraint System in cars compulsory from Oct 1

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The system is much like a racing harness found in performance oriented cars.

Good news! Maruti to continue with discounts on its cars

Good news! Maruti to continue with discounts on its cars

Rediff.com2 May 2014

The company will stop offers once the sales pickup.

Top jobs up for grabs in finance this year

Top jobs up for grabs in finance this year

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

It's not everyday that we see top jobs becoming vacant in finance.

Former Ranbaxy promoters fined Rs 2,600 crore

Former Ranbaxy promoters fined Rs 2,600 crore

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The US arm of Ranbaxy pleaded guilty to seven felonies relating to the manufacture and distribution of certain adulterated drugs

Is it a plane or a car? Actually both!

Is it a plane or a car? Actually both!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

It can travel the distance between Bengaluru and Delhi in about five-and-a-half hours!

7 Indians in prominent positions at Google

7 Indians in prominent positions at Google

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at seven Indian-origin people in prominent positions at the Internet search giant.

Media-darling Infosys fights bad press

Media-darling Infosys fights bad press

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Monday's notices seek damages of Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) each from The Times of India and The Economic Times, both owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co, and The Financial Express, owned by the Indian Express group, alleging some of their articles defamed Infosys.

Amazing gadgets set for launch this year

Amazing gadgets set for launch this year

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

This year will see launch of plethora of gadgets that will change the way we look, touch, feel and drive.

Will return to India if safety is assured: Mallya

Will return to India if safety is assured: Mallya

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Submits new settlement offer to SBI

India's 15 most fuel efficient cars

India's 15 most fuel efficient cars

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Fuel-efficiency is an important factor that car buyers check before buying a car.

Punjab to New York: Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal's red carpet journey

Punjab to New York: Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal's red carpet journey

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The Ludhiana-born engineer is among the youngest entrepreneurs on TIME's 100 most influential people.

Mahindra Scorpio beats Duster, EcoSport to become best selling SUV

Mahindra Scorpio beats Duster, EcoSport to become best selling SUV

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Elections and festival time in north India helped the Indian auto firm to pip its foreign competitors.

Govt must ensure quality jobs and reform labour laws

Govt must ensure quality jobs and reform labour laws

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Sticky labour laws and a difficult business environment have led to employers shifting their new hiring in favour of contract labour where social security is much lesser, says Mahesh Vyas.

Which is the most profitable retail chain in India?

Which is the most profitable retail chain in India?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

CSD was created to provide easy access to quality products of daily use, at prices less than market rates to the soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families

Indians lack creativity, according to Steve Woz. Do you agree?

Indians lack creativity, according to Steve Woz. Do you agree?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

American inventor's thoughts about India is not being well received.

India's 8 fastest-growing companies

India's 8 fastest-growing companies

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

These companies are poised to be star performers of the future.

India's 10 best brands, Tata is No 1

India's 10 best brands, Tata is No 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The Tata group has touched the lives of millions of Indians since the last 100 years.

India's 10 best selling cars

India's 10 best selling cars

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Beating Alto, Swift DZire has emerged as the best selling car in India in May.

India Inc wants Narendra Modi as country's next PM

India Inc wants Narendra Modi as country's next PM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Nearly three-quarters of Indian business leaders believe the government has mismanaged the economy and want opposition leader Narendra Modi to lead the country.

Of commoners and crows: The genius of R K Laxman

Of commoners and crows: The genius of R K Laxman

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

'No one took umbrage, because they knew Laxman had no malice in him.'

These bigwigs await their fate in the Rajya Sabha polls

These bigwigs await their fate in the Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

As polling begins on Friday for the remaining 25 Rajya Sabha seats in six states, here's a list of some of the bigwigs who are seeking to be elected to the Upper House of Parliament.

Why India Inc admires Narendra Modi

Why India Inc admires Narendra Modi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

A recent survey of 100 chief executives conducted by Nielsen for The Economic Times said 80 per cent want Modi to become prime minister.

Bibhu Mohapatra brings a Japanese spring to New York's autumn

Bibhu Mohapatra brings a Japanese spring to New York's autumn

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

It's business as usual for Bibhu Mohapatra at the New York Fashion Week.

Cyrus Mistry's ouster: Ugly legal battle looms

Cyrus Mistry's ouster: Ugly legal battle looms

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Shapoorji and Pallonji Group to contest Cyrus Mistry's ouster from Tata Sons

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India's largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He tells Rahul Jacob that the government needs a free trade agreement with Europe fast to ensure a level-playing field with Bangladesh and Vietnam.

World's 10 fastest-growing airports

World's 10 fastest-growing airports

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Most of the world's airports are owned by government bodies or leased to private corporations who oversee the airport's operations.

'Modi is considered either a mass murderer or a messiah'

'Modi is considered either a mass murderer or a messiah'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times, about Modi's vision, his psyche and his future that seems to be intricately linked with the future of India.

From boom to doom: Fall of India's wealth creators

From boom to doom: Fall of India's wealth creators

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The Indian stock market boom saw the rise of many wealthy investors. However, some of the high profile companies did not live up to the expectations of investors.

Infosys denies report of firing 5,000 staff

Infosys denies report of firing 5,000 staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

It said that the company encourages "chronic under-performers" to leave as part of its staff management.

How this youngster is bringing jobs to students

How this youngster is bringing jobs to students

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Rishabh Gupta is a young entrepreneur who is helping the country's graduates find jobs, internships and more. Here, he offers advice to budding entrepreneurs and young graduates on how to make the most of their career.

Infosys to fire up to 5,000 workers

Infosys to fire up to 5,000 workers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The software services provider looks to cut costs and boost sales.

The 30 biggest companies in India

The 30 biggest companies in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Indian Oil Corporation is India's biggest company by revenue.

The hype over Gujarat's economic performance

The hype over Gujarat's economic performance

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Gujarat's so-called superior performance, relative to its own history, and its present peer group, is being used to assiduously promote a personality cult around Modi together with a fascist ideology, say Sonali Ranade and Shaelja Sharma