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Tata Steel may sell stake in group cos to Tata Sons

Tata Steel may sell stake in group cos to Tata Sons

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Needs funds for Odisha plant expansion, to cut high debt.

When Shah Rukh Khan pulled an Aashiqui 2 on stage

When Shah Rukh Khan pulled an Aashiqui 2 on stage

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Sex jokes. SRK's lover boy act. Sonu Sood's washboard abs. The Happy New Year team went all out to woo their New Jersey fans with their SLAM! tour!

Why Indian banks have failed miserably

Why Indian banks have failed miserably

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The size of the hole in today's banking crisis appears to be roughly 10 per cent of GDP.

10 most dangerous places to work

10 most dangerous places to work

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Global working conditions have worsened in 2014.

Ranbir's forgotten romance in Bachna Ae Haseeno

Ranbir's forgotten romance in Bachna Ae Haseeno

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Sukanya Verma's nostalgic filmi week!

'US won't turn a blind eye anymore'

'US won't turn a blind eye anymore'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'I wear heels. It's not for a fashion statement.' 'It's because if I see something wrong, we're going to kick them every single time.' 'If you challenge us, be prepared for what you're challenging us for, because we will respond.'

Why OPS has the toughest job in Indian politics

Why OPS has the toughest job in Indian politics

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'Going by his political conduct over the past 15 years since first becoming chief minister, he has made enough enemies among equals as friends and followers.' 'They could gang up and that could mean a lot for AIADMK politics to handle,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

British hopes fulfilled... Murray can now focus on his career

British hopes fulfilled... Murray can now focus on his career

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In winning the Davis Cup Andy Murry has fulfilled the hopes Britain had in him. Now, says Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com, he needs to live up to his initial promise and consistently deliver results a player of his potential deserves.

Markets end flat amid volatility

Markets end flat amid volatility

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The Sensex ended below 28,000 for the second straight day at 27,869.

Advantage Mamata before Bengal polls

Advantage Mamata before Bengal polls

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Banerjee has fulfilled two key electoral promises: Ridding Lalgarh of Naxals and bringing peace to Darjeeling

Review: Gurgaon is supremely entertaining

Review: Gurgaon is supremely entertaining

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Director Shanker Raman, with an appetite for noir and a natural temperament for fast-cutting, takes you so swiftly and so deeply inside Gurgaon's anomie that you may mistake his vision of the city for some dystopian view of the future, feels Sreehari Nair.

Rohit hundred as unbeaten India whip Bangladesh en route to semis

Rohit hundred as unbeaten India whip Bangladesh en route to semis

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Defending champions India cantered into the semi-finals of the cricket World Cup after a thumping -- victory over Bangladesh at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Will the Naga Accord now become a reality?

Will the Naga Accord now become a reality?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'The issue of the larger homeland of Nagalim, the dream of the Nagas to hold sway over swathes of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is just that, a dream.' 'The NSCN has been told categorically that the government is not going to concede on this issue.'

Why Modi's Cabinet needs talent from the outside

Why Modi's Cabinet needs talent from the outside

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Modi has the ideas for a new, hopeful India, and an idiom in which to sell optimism to voters. But he doesn't yet have the team for it, and soon enough, questions will begin to be asked by an impatient, non-ideological, I-don't-owe-anybody-anything generation of Indian voters, says Shekar Gupta.

Sensex drops 340 points ahead of Aug IIP; Infosys zooms 7%

Sensex drops 340 points ahead of Aug IIP; Infosys zooms 7%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The 30-share Sensex is down 359 points at 26,378 and the Nifty has dropped 78 points to trade at 7,883

G20 must focus on infrastructure, jobs to boost growth: PM

G20 must focus on infrastructure, jobs to boost growth: PM

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Amid imminent phasing out of the fiscal stimulus by US Federal Reserve, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday called for an "orderly exit" from unconventional monetary policies being pursued by the developed world for the last few years to avoid damaging growth prospects of the developing world.

'FY18 will be tough for India's economy'

'FY18 will be tough for India's economy'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'It will take a long time for the effects of demonetisation to wear away, and I am not even sure that a year lost, can at all be even recovered.'

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 4 to keep pace with iPhone 6

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 4 to keep pace with iPhone 6

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Korean electronics giant says it will get more aggressive on pricing and focus on a narrower set of products for its mid-to-low tier products.

Decoding BJP's haste to gain in Tamil Nadu

Decoding BJP's haste to gain in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The BJP's national leadership seems to have convinced itself that with a weakened, post-Jaya AIADMK for company, they should be able to strike roots before long, and start by winning about 10-15 Lok Sabha seats in 2019, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Apple still has a request pending for a sales ban against newer Samsung phones in that proceeding.

Expect worst drought in Asia, India may be hit

Expect worst drought in Asia, India may be hit

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Dozens of farmers have already committed suicide in India after damage from unseasonal rains this year.

India's military power at LAC rattles China

India's military power at LAC rattles China

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'India's military posture has become significantly stronger than China's on the 3,500-kilometre Line of Actual Control.' 'This is enhancing confrontation between the two sides,' points out Ajai Shukla.

'Islam is not a magic potion'

'Islam is not a magic potion'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'Islam insists on sameness, which is fine but can run the danger to jihad against those who are not the same.' 'Brahminical Hinduism insists on difference, which is fine but can run the danger of an oppressive internal hierarchy: Caste oppression, for instance.' 'In actual fact, humans need both sameness and difference to exist.'

What drives the global economy? Perhaps, a complex set of factors

What drives the global economy? Perhaps, a complex set of factors

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The world economy is going through a tough phase.

Not too smart Smalling dismays United's Van Gaal

"Not too smart" Smalling dismays United's Van Gaal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It was a wonder that Louis van Gaal's face did not turn as scarlet as his team's shirts.

8 bad hair habits you need to stop today

8 bad hair habits you need to stop today

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Thinning and falling hair can give anyone nightmares. It's much easier to prevent rather than treat it. A lot of your habits can cause damage and harm to your hair.

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Team by team prospects for the 2016 Formula One season.

Can China shake fundamentals of the global markets?

Can China shake fundamentals of the global markets?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

China's domestic debt is a major concern.

How bad is the current economic slowdown?

How bad is the current economic slowdown?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The world economy's growth engine is slowing, but not collapsing.

Decoding Modi govt's economic priorities

Decoding Modi govt's economic priorities

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Modi govt has a unique style of working, say experts.

Champions League draw: About predictability, sub-plots and homecoming!

Champions League draw: About predictability, sub-plots and homecoming!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League proper, which kicks-off next month, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com tells football fans what to expect in this year's competition.

Wary of fraud? Go for card protection plans

Wary of fraud? Go for card protection plans

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

While it's not difficult to fall prey to card fraud, individuals can protect themselves against losses.

10 actions which may cool down Kashmir

10 actions which may cool down Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

'To re-establish the writ of the State and resume governance, frayed tempers in the streets and in the media need to be calmed.'

#RIPSridevi: 'I am in shock. Can't stop crying'

#RIPSridevi: 'I am in shock. Can't stop crying'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Bollywood is in shock after Sridevi's death.

China's economic growth slows further to 7.5%

China's economic growth slows further to 7.5%

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

China's GDP growth slowed in the second quarter this year to 7.5 per cent, official data showed on Monday, as the Chinese leadership faced fresh challenges to stimulate and revamp the world's second-biggest economy.

Why Atal Pension Yojana may struggle

Why Atal Pension Yojana may struggle

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The Union government is keen to ensure financial security for unorganised sector workers

How India can escape the dry spell doom

How India can escape the dry spell doom

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Since 2000, India has had three serious droughts.

Review: Captain America is finally worth celebrating

Review: Captain America is finally worth celebrating

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

'This is the first of (ideally) many superhero films that will appeal to those who aren't already besotted by the comics and the characters,' says Raja Sen after watching Captain America.

'Mohit is an inspiration for every young wannabe pacer in India'

'Mohit is an inspiration for every young wannabe pacer in India'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Fast bowling coach and biomechanics expert Ian Pont discusses the rise of India medium pacer Mohit Sharma with Manu Shankar/Rediff.com

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

'No, you don't require tantrums, or beating a tattoo on the helmet or rude and hostile gestures to make a point.' 'A true fast bowler lets the ball do the talking as it crashes into the stumps,' says veteran sports commentator Kishore Bhimani.