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The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

How India can achieve economic redemption

How India can achieve economic redemption

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The optimism in global markets could help India as the rebound in GDP is expected to continue and get more broad-based.

We can restore the growth momentum, PM tells Indonesian newspaper

We can restore the growth momentum, PM tells Indonesian newspaper

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Trade between India and Indonesia stands at $20 billion.

Dear Mr Modi, Let's focus on IT to transform India!

Dear Mr Modi, Let's focus on IT to transform India!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Information technology, not manufacturing or infrastructure, should be the focus of the government while implementing initiatives such as Make in India and Start Up India.

Big opportunity for Modi to influence America Inc

Big opportunity for Modi to influence America Inc

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Narendra Modi's diplomacy and persuasive prowess has ensured long-term investments from China and Japan.

Modi has a word of caution for Obama

Modi has a word of caution for Obama

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Hours ahead of his dinner with President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned the United States against hasty withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan, citing the mistakes it has committed while pulling out from Iraq.

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Bombay Dyeing is betting on creating a range of unique, customised textile products, a route that is largely unexplored by the home textiles players although several industry reports and consumer behavior studies have talked about the potential for personalisation.

150 years on: How the Tatas flew with their dreams

150 years on: How the Tatas flew with their dreams

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Tata empire turns 150 this year. R Gopalakrishnan, former director, Tata Sons Ltd, imagines a conversation among the group's founder Jamsetji, his son Dorabji, his successor, Nowroji Saklatwala, and his successor, J R D Tata.

L&T chief says RBI rate cut is 'too little, too late'

L&T chief says RBI rate cut is 'too little, too late'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

'No private project will take off at such high interest rates'

The implications of President Park's state visit to India

The implications of President Park's state visit to India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

South Korean President Park Geun-hye's visit to India will enhance economic and military ties between the two countries and give the relationship a strategic dimension, says Jiye Kim.

4 Nobel-winning insights that matter for the Indian economy

4 Nobel-winning insights that matter for the Indian economy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Tirole's insights show how real-world incentives are complicated, and contracts can be difficult to write and enforce.

Pranab denies stimulus was root of present economic crisis

Pranab denies stimulus was root of present economic crisis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee has sought to counter criticism against the economic stimulus provided when he was the Finance Minister in 2009 and maintained that economy under him registered high growth rates.

Reliance Infra buys Pipavav Defence in all-cash deal

Reliance Infra buys Pipavav Defence in all-cash deal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Anil Ambani will take over as the chairman of Pipavav Defence

Understanding Modi government's economic priorities

Understanding Modi government's economic priorities

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The prime minister's August 15 address was undoubtedly inspirational and outlined important economic and social objectives, such as making India a global hub for manufacturing, ensuring bank accounts for all poor families, major thrusts in sanitation and cleanliness, and a radical restructuring of the Planning Commission.

Obama for higher share for India in IMF, other institutions

Obama for higher share for India in IMF, other institutions

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama on Sunday affirmed his commitment to enhancing India's 'voice and vote' in global financial institutions like IMF.

Few fund raising options that can help Modi govt

Few fund raising options that can help Modi govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Modi government must fix policy paralysis.

Of PMs and their pet economists

Of PMs and their pet economists

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Economists who get too close to prime ministers eventually come to grief after their boss is defeated

'Loss of 2 seats in UP has frightened BJP in Karnataka'

'Loss of 2 seats in UP has frightened BJP in Karnataka'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'This is possibly a long drawn battle and if the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party are together in this long battle, a new political picture will emerge in the country.' 'In this battle if we have to sacrifice or give up anything, we are ready.' 'We have to remain cautious against the BJP's attempts to break our unity.' 'We want this alliance to stay.'

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

India has a major stake in Indo-Pacific region: Navy chief

India has a major stake in Indo-Pacific region: Navy chief

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Asserting that "maritime muscle flexing" by some countries and other factors have made the Indo-Pacific region "more contested and more volatile," naval chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Tuesday said that the Indian Navy has its task cut out as it has been a major security provider in the region.

He gave up life in America to save India's babies

He gave up life in America to save India's babies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Ratul Narain -- the entrepreneur behind Bempu -- tells Shobha Warrier that despite the challenges and frustrations, he is living his dream.

'Modi will recover black money from abroad'

'Modi will recover black money from abroad'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

'The difference between black money in India and the black money out of India is, in India, it is tax evaded money and Indian money outside India is not only tax evaded money, but money which has been taken out of India's capital resources needed for India. So it is not only tax evasion, but treason too.'

Markets end lower; Sensex loses 70 points

Markets end lower; Sensex loses 70 points

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Investors booked profits at higher levels despite the growth oriented Budget.

4 areas that Modi govt should focus on in its '1st real Budget'

4 areas that Modi govt should focus on in its '1st real Budget'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

FM should avoid proposals such as to tax financial transactions and fringe benefits

How Modi plans to transform India into a manufacturing hub

How Modi plans to transform India into a manufacturing hub

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The Tata Group says it is bullish on investment in India.

Mr PM, the Bangladeshi taka is doing better than the rupee!

Mr PM, the Bangladeshi taka is doing better than the rupee!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Based on the GDP numbers and the remarkable stability of the taka Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, is a better manager than our 'economist prime minister',' says TVR Shenoy.

Football Briefs: Muller double helps Bayern see off Chelsea in Singapore

Football Briefs: Muller double helps Bayern see off Chelsea in Singapore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Business reacted with caution to the reforms of 1991, and demanded protection from multinationals and imports. Twenty-five years later, traces of that demand can still be found, reports Bhupesh Bhandari.

'India ready for bilateral investment treaty talks with US'

'India ready for bilateral investment treaty talks with US'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The target of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2020 is doable, feels Anand Sharma.

Gadkari's grand plan: Rs 3 lakh cr of road projects in 6 months

Gadkari's grand plan: Rs 3 lakh cr of road projects in 6 months

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The public-private partnership model is a compulsion, says the minister.

At BRICS Summit, PM calls Pak 'mothership of terror'

At BRICS Summit, PM calls Pak 'mothership of terror'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

The prime minister also said that country nurtures a mindset that loudly proclaims that terrorism is justified for political gains.

China's mandarins get candid about problems ahead

China's mandarins get candid about problems ahead

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Premier Li Keqiang highlighted his government's performance in the last one year and the challenges ahead in various fields. Compared to other reports by his predecessors, Li spoke more frankly about the mounting challenges faced by the country. Srikanth Kondapalli on the two recent Chinese parliament sessions.

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

India may not be prepared to meet US demands, say experts

Suit boot ki sarkar definitely better than suitcase ki sarkar: PM

Suit boot ki sarkar definitely better than suitcase ki sarkar: PM

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently completed one year in office, has, in an exclusive interview with Smita Prakash, editor, ANI, said the opposition alleging that his government is a "suit boot ki sarkar" is definitely better and more acceptable than being labelled a "suitcase" (ki sarkar), and satirically added, that after ruling for sixty years, the Congress has suddenly remembered the poor.

Will the Supreme Court declare the Aadhaar Act a black law?

Will the Supreme Court declare the Aadhaar Act a black law?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Unless the judges factor in the ungovernability of technologies and their beneficial owners, present and future Presidents, prime ministers, judges, legislators and officials handling sensitive assignments may become redundant with reference to their age-old roles for securing 'national resources and assets', warns Dr Gopal Krishna.

IT job losses: Companies ready, but what about the government?

IT job losses: Companies ready, but what about the government?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

While Indian IT has known what is coming and has a strategy ready to combat it, the same can't be said about the country and the government.

Sensex, Nifty end in red after a volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty end in red after a volatile trade

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Earning numbers of blue-chips, including ITC and SBI, due tomorrow.

How India plans to attract more foreign investment

How India plans to attract more foreign investment

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

India will look to play a key role in the APEC, EU and Africa regions to increase its competitiveness.

Afghan power-sharing keeps everyone on tenterhooks

Afghan power-sharing keeps everyone on tenterhooks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

As Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah form a joint government after contesting the presidential election against each other, Prakash Bhandari reports from Kabul on the problems facing the new, US-brokered arrangement.

DMIC project will be delivered on schedule: Amitabh Kant

DMIC project will be delivered on schedule: Amitabh Kant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Downplaying concerns of delay, Amitabh Kant, managing director of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMIC), says the project will be delivered on time.