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Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows.

Why Modi could withstand the Opposition onslaught

Why Modi could withstand the Opposition onslaught

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

While the BJP has taken a beating, its leader still stands tall, points out T N Ninan.

Mega commercial deals boost India's property mart

Mega commercial deals boost India's property mart

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Carnival group buys project in Chandigarh from L&T for Rs 1,785 cr.

Would you say 'open your kimono' at work?

Would you say 'open your kimono' at work?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Jargon-heavy management bluster is taking over everyday office chat.

Pepsi makes a Splash with its new vitamin water

Pepsi makes a Splash with its new vitamin water

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

PepsiCo bets on value-added water by launching vitamin-fortified drinks in a segment that is growing rapidly in India.

GST: Govt yet to appoint empowered panel head

GST: Govt yet to appoint empowered panel head

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The Lok Sabha has already passed the Bill.

Indian-origin gay minister Leo Varadkar set to become Irish PM

Indian-origin gay minister Leo Varadkar set to become Irish PM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

His family originates from Varad region near Malwan along Maharashtra's Konkan coast.

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Images from across Europe and parts of Asia show hot and bothered people dunking their feet in buckets of ice and wading into the sea as sweltering temperatures put some areas on red alert.

Exclusive! Goa's sacked deputy CM hits out at BJP!

Exclusive! Goa's sacked deputy CM hits out at BJP!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Across the political spectrum, especially from the side of the NDA itself, there is complete disillusionment (with the way the BJP is treating its allies).' 'This leaves a very bad taste in the mouth.'

IT margin pressure rises on US visa norms, technology shift

IT margin pressure rises on US visa norms, technology shift

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Software services industry may have to relook its cost structure to maintain a higher margin.

And the dollars keep pouring in...

And the dollars keep pouring in...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Sikh children face 'Bin Laden' or 'terrorist' abuse in US

Sikh children face 'Bin Laden' or 'terrorist' abuse in US

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Sikh children in American schools have been subject to physical and racial abuses with fellow students calling them 'Bin Laden' or 'terrorist', according to a new survey.

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

DIPP likely to expand definition of 'control'

DIPP likely to expand definition of 'control'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

May include 'influencing a company's major policy decisions' in the current meaning.

5 tricks builders won't be able to pull off

5 tricks builders won't be able to pull off

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Now, registered projects must disclose a lot of accurate information.

Is he going to be the next CM of Punjab?

Is he going to be the next CM of Punjab?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

If 'Raja' Amarinder Singh can address the issues of health and education, he is certain to coast to victory.

'Internet users in India likely to reach 550 mn in 2018'

'Internet users in India likely to reach 550 mn in 2018'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The country's internet user base was around 190 million in 2014.

When small is actually BIG!

When small is actually BIG!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Tata now occupies the fourth slot with the incremental volumes from the Tiago

How to live life to the fullest: Learn it from Abbott!

How to live life to the fullest: Learn it from Abbott!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The branding initiative coincides with the company's expansion.

Congress-JD(S) reach power sharing deal, announce tie-up for 2019

Congress-JD(S) reach power sharing deal, announce tie-up for 2019

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Congress has conceded the plum Finance portfolio to its junior partner, resolving a thorny issue, after its president Rahul Gandhi intervened and spoke to Kumaraswamy.

States agree on nationwide VAT implementation

States agree on nationwide VAT implementation

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

In an apparent climb-down from its earlier stance, the Empowered Committee on value-added tax on Monday gave in to the Centre's plan for a nationwide VAT implementation.

Dynamics of calling a special session of Parliament

Dynamics of calling a special session of Parliament

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Govt is mulling a special session to amend the constitution to enable a national goods and services tax. Kavita Chowdhury answers a few FAQs on the complexities

Justice Bhandari re-elected to world court

Justice Bhandari re-elected to world court

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Britain's withdrawal from the election to the world court means there will not be a British judge on the UN's most powerful court for the first time in its history.

186,267 Indian students study in the US

186,267 Indian students study in the US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

186,267 Indian students were studying in the US in 2016-2017.

Lok Sabha passes bill to ensure 10% quota for poor in general category

Lok Sabha passes bill to ensure 10% quota for poor in general category

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Social Justice Minister Thaavarchand Gehlot sought to allay doubts raised by several opposition members about the legislation's fate if challenged in the Supreme Court, saying he can say with confidence that the apex court will accept it.

Govt clears GST amendments, states to be compensated for 5 years

Govt clears GST amendments, states to be compensated for 5 years

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the GST bill to compensate states for revenue loss for five years on introduction of the uniform nationwide indirect tax regime.

7 of 10 MF schemes beat benchmarks over 5 years

7 of 10 MF schemes beat benchmarks over 5 years

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Of the 280-odd equity schemes that have been in existence for five years or more, 190 funds or about 70 per cent of those funds have outperformed their respective benchmark indices.

CSR regime begins on a disappointing note; 2/3rd cos miss target

CSR regime begins on a disappointing note; 2/3rd cos miss target

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

However, RIL has exceeded the mandatory 2% prescribed limit, spending the maximum amount of Rs 761 crore

For BoB, Vijaya, Dena Bank, single brand is the first challenge

For BoB, Vijaya, Dena Bank, single brand is the first challenge

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

If a name does not unify the three, there could be continued clash of identities, which could splinter the brand even before it takes shape, say Abhijit Lele and Nikhat Hetavkar.

Need to reframe rules to take care of 'erring members': Venkaiah Naidu

Need to reframe rules to take care of 'erring members': Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'My immediate concern is restoring prestige and decorum of Rajya Sabha...'

Tata, SIA say airline to always remain under Indian control

Tata, SIA say airline to always remain under Indian control

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Tatas and Singapore Airlines have assured the government that control of their proposed airline venture would always remain in Indian hands, while seeking approval to offer passenger services on both domestic and international routes.

The challenges awaiting Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

The challenges awaiting Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Although Suu Kyi has won an overwhelming victory, it is not going to be easy to translate this victory into political gains.

Remembering Shivaji's greatest battle

Remembering Shivaji's greatest battle

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The Battle of Pratapgad can be termed the turning point in Indian history as it interrupted the continuous chain of Muslim successes on the battlefield.

So long and thanks for all the fish!

So long and thanks for all the fish!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Survey reveals that majority of employees intend to switch jobs within the year.

Tata group's most valuable company is TCS

Tata group's most valuable company is TCS

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Tata Motors, Titan Company & Tata Steel come in at second, third & fourth slots.

'Reservation will outlive 2019, 2024 polls...'

'Reservation will outlive 2019, 2024 polls...'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'If you solve it in one day, it will go after a day.' 'If it is there for 100 years or 1,000 years, reservation has to continue.'

Cabinet clears setting up of GST council

Cabinet clears setting up of GST council

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Only after its recommendations will the central GST, integrated GST and state GST Bills be taken up

Modi is at a crucial juncture

Modi is at a crucial juncture

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'There is economic danger: Not inflation, but a slowdown that feeds an employment crisis,' says T N Ninan.

India to attract higher NRI investment from UAE post polls

India to attract higher NRI investment from UAE post polls

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

There would be an increase in NRI investment in India post elections.

A year on, Modi sarkar delivers a mixed bag

A year on, Modi sarkar delivers a mixed bag

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Despite holding 281 seats in the Lok Sabha, the BJP-led government has promulgated as many as six ordinances to pass legislation