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US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter.

What went wrong with India Inc in Q3

What went wrong with India Inc in Q3

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

India Inc did not perform well during December quarter.

China's growth steady at 7% as investment rebounds

China's growth steady at 7% as investment rebounds

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

It has been a difficult year for the world's second-largest economy.

India's domestic fund managers bet on own economy

India's domestic fund managers bet on own economy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Auto makers are in the midst of a rally with the NSE auto index up 17.5 per cent since the start of February.

Harbhajan targets return to Team India for 2015 World Cup

Harbhajan targets return to Team India for 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Fresh from leading Punjab to the runners up finish in the Vijay Hazare One-Day tournament, out-of-favour Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is happy with his own showing in the domestic circuit and is keen to make a comeback into the Indian team for the 50-overs World Cup next year.

The rise and fall of Anshu Jain

The rise and fall of Anshu Jain

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Anshu Jain spent 20 years building Deutsche Bank.

63 per cent Indians favour BJP in polls, says US survey

63 per cent Indians favour BJP in polls, says US survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

More than three-fifths of Indian voters favour the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming general elections as against less than one-fifth for the ruling Congress, a major American survey released on Wednesday said.

More pain ahead for Indian banks

More pain ahead for Indian banks

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Bad loans are on a rise.

Why Ancelotti became Real Madrid's latest managerial victim

Why Ancelotti became Real Madrid's latest managerial victim

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Carlo Ancelotti has become Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's latest managerial victim, just 366 days after delivering the club their much-awaited La Decima, a 10th Champions League title.

Asian shares tumble, yen soars to seven-week high

Asian shares tumble, yen soars to seven-week high

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Expectations of continued stimulus withdrawal by the US Federal Reserve added to the market's gloom.

Pay disparity: Public sector bank officers must get a fair deal

Pay disparity: Public sector bank officers must get a fair deal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

While the CEO of a public sector bank earns an average of Rs 18 lakh per annum, his counterpart in the private sector earns an average of Rs 3.5 crore.

Eaton takes decathlon gold to complete dream treble

Eaton takes decathlon gold to complete dream treble

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

American Ashton Eaton cemented his position as the world's greatest athlete when he won the world decathlon title on Sunday, completing a spectacular hat-trick having won Olympic gold and broken the world record last year.

CAT Tips: Why sectional cut-offs are important

CAT Tips: Why sectional cut-offs are important

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Gone are the days when your CAT preparation strategy meant studying for your strengths and leaving out the weaker areas!

With 1.83 crores trapped, India tops Global Slavery Index

With 1.83 crores trapped, India tops Global Slavery Index

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Of the nearly 4.6 crore people living as slaves globally, two-thirds, or 3.04 crore, are in the Asia-Pacific region, with the highest number in India.

Review: Veerappan ends up an exhausting watch

Review: Veerappan ends up an exhausting watch

Rediff.com27 May 2016

This is not a film worth recommending, says Raja Sen.

Security forces didn't want more casualties

Security forces didn't want more casualties

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'The Pathankot episode shows that the security forces handled the attack well after the initial setback, although there is no denying that there are shortcomings in India's security grid that need urgent correction,' says national security expert Nitin Gokhale, founder, BharatShakti.in

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

Modi-Shah BJP has relieved new India of old baggage

Modi-Shah BJP has relieved new India of old baggage

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'And Indians are loving it,' says Shekhar Gupta.

The National Awards continue to confound

The National Awards continue to confound

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

In a year where we can find positives in wins for the great Gulabi Gang documentary and ace cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, the silver lining doesn't seem as wide if our priorities remain as skewed.

India tops slavery index with 14.3 million victims

India tops slavery index with 14.3 million victims

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Nearly 14.3 million people, including children, are 'trapped' in modern-day slavery in India, which tops a global index of people under bondage across the world with an estimated 35.8 million people enslaved, a new research said on Monday.

'BJP uses nine tongues simultaneously'

'BJP uses nine tongues simultaneously'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'The top level will be development and then sab ka saath, sab ka vikas.' 'But at the street level, the tongue will be vicious.'

Why do we pay taxes, Mr Modi?

Why do we pay taxes, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'If governments choose to spend our money on cow meat detection kits or hugely expensive statues, it is also a form of corruption.' 'A betrayal of our hopes and aspirations,' says Amit Mehra.

Ganguly column: Hope Virat cools down and gets back to scoring big again

Ganguly column: Hope Virat cools down and gets back to scoring big again

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

And having watched the last 13 home Tests, I hope Virat and his team really has the potential to win anywhere - in or outside India, writes former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Review: X-Men Apocalypse is a silly '80s spectacular

Review: X-Men Apocalypse is a silly '80s spectacular

Rediff.com20 May 2016

In a world now over-stuffed with comic-book movies, X-Men: Apocalypse is far from being the finest movie yet may well rank among the most comic-booky, feels Raja Sen.

How to keep your job in a slowdown

How to keep your job in a slowdown

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

While it is hard to be critical of your own performance, what is it that you can do to survive a slow job market?

Koffee With Karan Review: Shah Rukh Khan brews a great blend of smarts and sass!

Koffee With Karan Review: Shah Rukh Khan brews a great blend of smarts and sass!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

This episode doesn't reach the heights of the one with all the Kapoor siblings; Hema Malini and Zeenat Aman's blast from the past or Ranveer-Arjun's raita rendezvous but amply underscores SRK's reputation as the superstar we love to hear talk, writes Sukanya Verma.

Glaring defensive limitations undermine United's hopes

Glaring defensive limitations undermine United's hopes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

A plethora of high-profile attacking signings had expectant Manchester United fans dreaming of a return to the upper echelons of European football, but their failure to identify their defensive problems is threatening to derail those hopes.

Investing in stocks? Key points to remember

Investing in stocks? Key points to remember

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Growth concerns on China, which has already seen the yuan getting devalued twice in August, have rattled global financial markets, including that of India.

Singur: Can Mamata offer the best deal to farmers?

Singur: Can Mamata offer the best deal to farmers?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

There is a clamour for changing land-use from agriculture to commercial, residential or industrial.

Cash crunch fears hit China stocks, yen at five-year low vs dollar

Cash crunch fears hit China stocks, yen at five-year low vs dollar

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

China's CSI300 stock index shed 1.1 per cent, hitting a five-week low, while shares of Hong Kong-listed Chinese companies sagged 0.9 per cent.

Why LIC buying 30% of IDBI Bank is bad news

Why LIC buying 30% of IDBI Bank is bad news

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'LIC's proposed investment will come out of what is technically called the 'policyholders funds'.' 'As the name implies, these monies belong to policyholders; that is, you, me and 25 crore others who have taken a total of 30 crore policies from LIC.' 'It is not the government's or LIC's money to play poker with,' says S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than expected in the first quarter.

Markets end flat amid volatile trade

Markets end flat amid volatile trade

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Custodian banks are selling dollars for their foreign fund clients.

Tubelight Review: Salman doesn't seem to be having fun

Tubelight Review: Salman doesn't seem to be having fun

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'How can you blame poor Kabir Khan for the Tubelight fiasco?' 'We know that his Job Description expects him to work below full capacity, to sell his soul, and we know his SOP-sheet has the title: Design the next Salman Khan Project.' Sreehari Nair sees through Kabir Khan's cunning.

BJP believes Maya is a soft target

BJP believes Maya is a soft target

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The logic behind the BJP targeting Mayawati's votes.

The logic of BJP targeting Mayawati's votes

The logic of BJP targeting Mayawati's votes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

She has been losing her party's core voters since the 2007 assembly polls, whereas the Samajwadi Party has managed to keep its flock together. The BJP believes she is a soft target.

Dar guides Hong Kong to a memorable win over Bangladesh

Dar guides Hong Kong to a memorable win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Hong Kong notched up a stunning two-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a thrilling qualifying round match but could not prevent the home side from booking a Super 10 berth in the World Twenty20 in Chittagong.

Here's how Micromax is taking on rivals

Here's how Micromax is taking on rivals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

A look at Canvas Nitro A310, and you could get a fair idea as to why Micromax's growth is not surprising.