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Ruias to sell Essar Steel stake to strategic partners

Ruias to sell Essar Steel stake to strategic partners

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Ruias to sell Essar Steel stake to strategic partners.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

Will Carlos rise again as Delhi Daredevils face KKR?

Will Carlos rise again as Delhi Daredevils face KKR?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Carlos Brathwaite's inclusion will lift the spirits of Delhi Daredevils.

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

Give 'em a break! Things India Inc bosses love to do in free time

Give 'em a break! Things India Inc bosses love to do in free time

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Top leaders from India Inc may be busy throughout the year, but they too have a very strong social life beyond work.

How Xi plans China's world domination

How Xi plans China's world domination

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'Clarifying that modernisation of national defence and armed forces should be completed by 2035, Xi Jinping asserted the goal is to make the People's Liberation Army a "world class force" that "can fight and win" by 2050,' points out former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Akhilesh's 'cycle' victory forces BJP, BSP to change poll strategy

Akhilesh's 'cycle' victory forces BJP, BSP to change poll strategy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Both the parties had been banking heavily on the internal feud in the first family of the state

Fear of Naxal disturbances in Sept keeps police on their toes

Fear of Naxal disturbances in Sept keeps police on their toes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

With the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) planning to create disturbances to mark its decade of formation this September, police is bracing up to counter any such move and make people aware about the "futility" of the rebel movements.

iPhone X repair will be a very costly affair

iPhone X repair will be a very costly affair

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Your weekly round-up of the top tech news.

The 3 challenges Rajesh Gopinathan faces at TCS

The 3 challenges Rajesh Gopinathan faces at TCS

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Gopinathan is aware of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Koke aims to follow in Xavi's footsteps for new-look Spain

Koke aims to follow in Xavi's footsteps for new-look Spain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke is part of a fresh generation of Spain players aiming to make an impact in Euro 2016 qualifying and says he would be happy if he achieves half the success of retired great Xavi.

Writers step up protest, 1 quits Sahitya Akademi, 3 more return award

Writers step up protest, 1 quits Sahitya Akademi, 3 more return award

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Three eminent writers from Punjab announced that they were returning their Sahitya Akademi awards, while Kannada writer Aravind Malagatti resigned from the body's general council, joining the growing protest by litterateurs over "rising intolerance" and "communal" atmosphere.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Why Chinese politics should concern India

Why Chinese politics should concern India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

India needs to be alert on how the Doklam standoff plays into the factional infighting in China's Communist Party, says Ambassador Shyam Saran, the former foreign secretary.

Madhya Pradesh: 'BJP is losing its pool of voters'

Madhya Pradesh: 'BJP is losing its pool of voters'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave an affidavit in the Supreme Court that his government will give reservation in promotions which resulted in a powerful reaction by the youth.' 'These youth used to vote for the BJP, but will not vote for it in this election.' 'Even if the Congress does not make any gains, the BJP is losing voters in the current situation. It is losing farmers, OBC votes.'

HSBC to halve branches, slash 300 jobs in India

HSBC to halve branches, slash 300 jobs in India

Rediff.com19 May 2016

British banking major HSBC on Thursday announced a consolidation exercise under which it will almost halve the number of branches in the country to 26, which will lead to 300 job losses.

Jalauiddin Haqqani was invited to White House: Ex-ISI chief

Jalauiddin Haqqani was invited to White House: Ex-ISI chief

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha has admitted that the deadly Haqqani network was created by it and America's Central Intelligence Agency and claimed that the insurgent group's chief Jalaluddin Haqqani had "in fact been invited to the White House by President (Ronald) Reagan".

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google Inc announced a surprise overhaul of its operating structure on Monday, creating a holding company called Alphabet to pool its many subsidiaries and separate the core web advertising business from newer ventures like driverless cars.

Some unhappy Yahoo investors asking AOL for rescue

Some unhappy Yahoo investors asking AOL for rescue

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Their move follows an activist campaign by hedge fund Starboard Value LP, which is pushing Yahoo to consider a deal with AOL and unlock Yahoo's valuable stakes in Asian Web companies.

Pompeo coming to India with American goodies

Pompeo coming to India with American goodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

So, how does Pompeo's check list look like? In a broad sense, he is coming here 'to make sure that we have economic openness'; to ensure that 'we have to deliver'; to understand that 'we have to execute' what we promised to do; and, to 'broach some tough topics', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

5 exercises that are good for your heart

5 exercises that are good for your heart

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

These simple exercises will keep your heart healthy.

Euro 2016: How minnows are causing upsets...

Euro 2016: How minnows are causing upsets...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Whether it is Greece's victory at Euro 2004, Denmark's success in 1992 or Iceland's run to the quarter-finals at Euro 2016, the similarities between successful smaller countries and their approaches seem striking.

To widen reach, Disney to stream content via Facebook, YouTube

To widen reach, Disney to stream content via Facebook, YouTube

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Using Facebook video or YouTube for content distribution is not new.

Get fit without going to the gym: 5 alternatives to get in shape

Get fit without going to the gym: 5 alternatives to get in shape

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

While the advantages of working out with machines are many, Shameem Akthar lists five reasons why you should look elsewhere for pure and real health.

In line with Tata's personal style

In line with Tata's personal style

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

John Elliott, the author of Implosion: India's Tryst with Reality, on his Riding the Elephant blog, says the sacking of Cyrus Mistry as chairman of Tata and Sons was in line with Ratan Tata's personal style of dealing with executives

Chance for India to win Champions Trophy

Chance for India to win Champions Trophy

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

A resurgent Indian hockey team, with its penetrative attack and solid defence, can actually challenge for the top spot in the Champions Trophy.

The race of deos: Why Fogg is winning

The race of deos: Why Fogg is winning

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

India's largest-selling deo brand is constantly reinventing itself, says Sohini Das.

Xiaomi Mi 4i: Impresses, with a little tut-tutting

Xiaomi Mi 4i: Impresses, with a little tut-tutting

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Xiaomi Mi 4i is attractive but camera quality could have been better.

Telangana may not come up in Thursday's Cabinet meet

Telangana may not come up in Thursday's Cabinet meet

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

A top Home Ministry official said no note has been prepared yet to be placed before tomorrow's scheduled meeting of the Cabinet to be chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

CCD's Siddhartha was a 'nice guy' CEO

CCD's Siddhartha was a 'nice guy' CEO

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

A family man with two sons, who made it a point to attend all weddings and occasions in the community, Siddhartha is known by everyone as the quintessential 'nice guy' CEO -- never yelling, raising his voice or screaming at his employees, says Pavan Lall.

How Rajesh Gopinathan came to lead India's most valuable firm

How Rajesh Gopinathan came to lead India's most valuable firm

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Niraj Bhatt discovers how a CFO 'without a finance background' made it to the corner office at TCS.

At CPC congress, Xi assures neighbours to resolve disputes through dialogue

At CPC congress, Xi assures neighbours to resolve disputes through dialogue

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Xi, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, called the progress China had made under his watch "truly remarkable

Key changes the new Plan Panel must look into

Key changes the new Plan Panel must look into

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The ability and quality of implementation of development initiatives remains India's Achilles' heel.

Let's not gloat about the BRICS declaration

Let's not gloat about the BRICS declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'By crudely dragging the topic into the bazaar to flog it for momentary pleasure, we turned it into a dead carcass by the time Modi even got back from Xiamen,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sports Shorts: Ennis-Hill not expecting apology; F1 to ditch 'halo' protection

Sports Shorts: Ennis-Hill not expecting apology; F1 to ditch 'halo' protection

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Xiaomi to set up first R&D base in India

Xiaomi to set up first R&D base in India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Handset maker Xiaomi will set up a research and development unit in Bangalore, its first such facility outside of China, as it looks to beef up presence in the booming Indian smartphone market.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

10,000 security men, snipers and drones to keep an eye on swearing-in

10,000 security men, snipers and drones to keep an eye on swearing-in

Rediff.com26 May 2014

With the Intelligence Bureau and the Delhi police picking up a lot of chatter indicating that terror groups may try to disrupt the event, the security cover for the swearing-in for Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi is the highest the nation has ever seen. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Hire American, lobby Indian

Hire American, lobby Indian

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

India's software industry mounts two-pronged campaign to tackle Trump administration. Ayan Pramanik & Karan Choudhury report.