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Can dehorning really save the rhinos?

Can dehorning really save the rhinos?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Dehorning grabs the spotlight again after the death of the last male northern white rhino.

Companies yet to see pick up in their e-commerce segment

Companies yet to see pick up in their e-commerce segment

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

According to a 2013 CLSA report , online retail in India was worth $3.1 billion, or about 10% of the country's organised retail market

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

With Donald Trump the appeal has to be to his business instincts in which his personal interests seem to play a significant role, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

Tax row: HC asks IT dept to decide on Nokia offer

Tax row: HC asks IT dept to decide on Nokia offer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Income Tax (IT) department to take a decision on the offer of Finnish mobile maker Nokia to pay a minimum deposit of Rs 2,250 crore (Rs 22.50 billion) to it towards the tax liability of the company which is nearly Rs 6,500 crore (Rs 65 billion).

India buying S-400 will have serious implications: US

India buying S-400 will have serious implications: US

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The Trump administration has been very clear that the acquisition of advanced Russian technology sends the wrong message to Russia at a time when it continues its aggressions, the official said.

Property prices will not come down: Adi Godrej

Property prices will not come down: Adi Godrej

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

"I do not think prices can come down because costs are high. We have not seen any decline in prices so far, says Adi Godrej"

Budget: The devil is in the detail

Budget: The devil is in the detail

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Strategic sales are tricky and were last undertaken when the Vajpayee government was in power.

Volkswagen forays into used car biz in India

Volkswagen forays into used car biz in India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The company will sell both VW and non-VW branded cars under the pre-owned car business, Volkswagen Group Sales India Member of Board and Director Neeraj Garg told reporters in New Delhi.

Coming soon! The end of public sector banks

Coming soon! The end of public sector banks

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'We may bite the bullet and draw up plans for privatisation.' 'If that is done now, the sale of the government stake will fetch money; a delay will see erosion in whatever value is left in these banks,' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why India is a land of dream for Suzuki

Why India is a land of dream for Suzuki

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The carmaker has managed to significantly improve its product mix in the past two-three years by successfully launching sedans, utility vehicles and premium hatchbacks.

Whenever you see colour at Fifa World Cup 2018, think of Berger Paints

Whenever you see colour at Fifa World Cup 2018, think of Berger Paints

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Company's loss-making Russian arm painted three World Cup soccer venues, and two airports to break even this fiscal; Berger now mulls acquiring competing painting companies.

Vaccine will be available to all

Vaccine will be available to all

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The vaccine would be first made available to the vulnerable population and eventually, it would be available in the private market for all.

Creating history for its own sake

Creating history for its own sake

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

'In a relationship that does not permit cricket, how can the prime ministers embrace and send a false message,' asks Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Pfizer, Wyeth board meet on Nov 23 to discuss merger

Pfizer, Wyeth board meet on Nov 23 to discuss merger

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

In the international market, Pfizer completed its acquisition of Wyeth in 2009.

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Japanese auto major announced top level management changes in its Indian arm with Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director slated to move for a new role in its Asia Pacific operations.

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.

How much GST to charge for affordable homes?

How much GST to charge for affordable homes?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

In the 2017 budget, the government accorded infrastructure status for affordable projects to help such projects raise loans at lower rates

Why India needs to 'fortify' Kashmir

Why India needs to 'fortify' Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'If Islamic extremists regain power in Afghanistan, Pakistan will lead them to Kashmir as a fighting arena again. India needs to fortify Kashmir and prepare against these Islamic extremists before they come again.'

Lakshmi Vilas Bank had dug its own grave

Lakshmi Vilas Bank had dug its own grave

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Its obsession for growth, chasing corporate clients and giving up its original mandate of meeting the needs of local trade and businesses. A quarter of its loan book has gone bad. That's an error of business strategy, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Exclusive! Obama's top-secret letter to Dr Singh

Exclusive! Obama's top-secret letter to Dr Singh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Hard-selling American military technology to India, United States President Barack Obama has assured Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a top-secret letter signed by him that the 'US is a willing, capable and reliable defence partner to India'.

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

'SMEs will take to cloud before big companies'

'SMEs will take to cloud before big companies'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The India arm of the 50.9-billion, France-based, Orange Business Services (OBS), offering integrated communication services, is looking at quadrupling its sales in India over the next five years.

How US Javelin missile spoiled Israeli party in India

How US Javelin missile spoiled Israeli party in India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The defence ministry is finalising a decision to allow the FGM-148 Javelin missile, built by US companies Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, into a contest to supply the Indian Army with anti-tank guided missiles. This is bad news for Israelis

India Inc, stop whining!

India Inc, stop whining!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Instead of wailing about the absence of tax benefits, the private sector should press for an early implementation of the package of measures,' advises A K Bhattacharya.

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The president and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to New Delhi and Ahmedabad during the visit.

Work for a pharmaceutical firm

Work for a pharmaceutical firm

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

RPG Life Sciences Ltd, the pharmaceutical arm of RPG Enterprises, is recruiting sales officers and district managers.

BBC makes new charges against FIFA ex-co members

BBC makes new charges against FIFA ex-co members

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

An investigation by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) accused three FIFA executives of taking bribes in a programme to be aired on Monday, three days before the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups are decided.

India will seal Rafale jet deal within 2 to 3 months: France

India will seal Rafale jet deal within 2 to 3 months: France

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The deal was announced in April under which French manufacturer Dassault Aviation will sell 35 of these jets to India in a deal estimated at over $5.5 billion.

Flash Electronics files patent case against Royal Enfield

Flash Electronics files patent case against Royal Enfield

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Flash Electronics alleges Royal Enfield infringed its patent on regulator rectifier device.

CCI orders fresh probe against DLF; second in 2 days

CCI orders fresh probe against DLF; second in 2 days

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

CCI had imposed a penalty of Rs 630 crore on DLF in August 2011.

IOC, BPCL open to buying Shell retail outlets

IOC, BPCL open to buying Shell retail outlets

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Shell India, the domestic arm of Royal Dutch Shell Plc, had offered for sale 20 of its 80 operational retail outlets and around 20 sites acquired earlier for setting up such outlets.

Dealing with bitcoins? Do so at your own risk

Dealing with bitcoins? Do so at your own risk

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Short-term capital gains tax of 30% is likely to be levied if bitcoin is held for less than three years and 20% if held for longer than 36 months.

Vedanta deal: Cairn applies for govt approval

Vedanta deal: Cairn applies for govt approval

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

More than three weeks after it announced the sale of a majority stake in its Indian arm to Vedanta Resources, UK's Cairn Energy Plc has formally applied to the government for approvals, saying it will meet all contractual requirements needed to fructify the deal.

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.

Zest, Bolt success hold key to Tata Motors car biz profits

Zest, Bolt success hold key to Tata Motors car biz profits

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The compact sedan Zest competes with the established brands like Maruti D'zire, Honda Amaze and Hyundai Xcent.

Nifty ends below 8,700; US jobs data eyed

Nifty ends below 8,700; US jobs data eyed

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

IT majors weakened ahead of the September US jobs data and telecom stocks ended lower

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

'The biggest takeaway is that the US-India relationship, which has sputtered a bit in recent months, enjoyed a big boost.'

Honda to charge tech fee

Honda to charge tech fee

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

FMCG firms see value in fast-growing, high-margin spices biz

FMCG firms see value in fast-growing, high-margin spices biz

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The fast-growing, high-margin branded spices business is turning out to be an interesting growth opportunity, which to an extent was reflected in the Sunrise-ITC deal, with multiple parties from PE to strategic players joining the fray.