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Ratan Tata appointed board member of Boao Forum

Ratan Tata appointed board member of Boao Forum

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The 15-member Board of BFA included former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, former Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badwai, former Singapore prime minister Goh Chok Tong and former prime minister of France Jean-Pierre Raffarin besides former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.

'India needs quick and continuous decision-making'

'India needs quick and continuous decision-making'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar believes, India can grow if decisions on investment policy are taken quickly.

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development: WEF

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development: WEF

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

India has been ranked very low, mostly in the bottom half, globally on most of the parameters for inclusive growth and development even as it fares much better internationally when it come to business and political ethics.

World needs fair tax regime for free markets: Australian PM

World needs fair tax regime for free markets: Australian PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Tony Abbott's views come at a time when the influential G-20 grouping, that includes India, is making stringent efforts to crack down on illicit money flow in the financial system.

Cooperation with India on tax issues at good level: Switzerland

Cooperation with India on tax issues at good level: Switzerland

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Both countries have been working on administrative assistance.

Meet Afroz Shah, who helped bring turtles back to Mumbai's beaches

Meet Afroz Shah, who helped bring turtles back to Mumbai's beaches

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The vulnerable Olive Ridleys returned to Mumbai's shoreline after 20 years!

WEF meet sees high-profile exits even before start

WEF meet sees high-profile exits even before start

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has cancelled his visit to WEF annual meeting after a deadly Taliban attack in his country.

20 years later, founders of India's first e-tailer are back 'Again'

20 years later, founders of India's first e-tailer are back 'Again'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Again would offer two variants of double-toned milk with almonds, cashews, dates; and strawberry, chocolate, jaggery - and two variants of double-toned yoghurt - alphonso mango; and carrot, orange, banana.

Stock market regulation: India slips to 62nd in global ranking

Stock market regulation: India slips to 62nd in global ranking

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The country, last year, stood at the 27th spot for effective regulation and supervision of securities exchanges.

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Surprisingly, Jeff Bezos is the new entrant to the list and ends up holding the first position.

Trump's top economic advisor resigns after trade dispute

Trump's top economic advisor resigns after trade dispute

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Cohn served as Trump's chief economic advisor since the beginning of the Administration. During his stay at the White House, he led coordination of Trump's pro-growth domestic and global economic policy agenda, including the passage of historic tax cuts and reforms in December 2017, the official said.

'India a bright spot among larger emerging markets'

'India a bright spot among larger emerging markets'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

China, at 28, remains by far the most competitive of this group.

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A staggering $18 trillion worth unaccounted money is stashed in tax havens.

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'If you consider only demonetisation and GST as my government's work, it will be a big injustice to me.'

Facebook adds more than $200 billion to global economy

Facebook adds more than $200 billion to global economy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With 1.35 billion users of its Internet social network, Facebook Inc would rank as the world's second-most populous nation if it were a country.

Richest 1% to soon own more than rest of the world: Oxfam

Richest 1% to soon own more than rest of the world: Oxfam

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

In 2010, the richest 80 people in the world had a net wealth of $ 1.3 trillion.

Indians most open to using self-driving cars

Indians most open to using self-driving cars

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Only 36 per cent in Japan and 44 per cent in Germany were willing to use such vehicles.

Etihad to infuse Rs 1,800 cr in Jet Airways via debt

Etihad to infuse Rs 1,800 cr in Jet Airways via debt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The airline notification to an exchange does not name the shareholder. It said the fund-raising would be subject to regulatory and corporate approvals.

BRICS on rebound mode; India to clock steady GDP in 3 years

BRICS on rebound mode; India to clock steady GDP in 3 years

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

According to leaders of these economies who were speaking at a session at the 44th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the BRICS economies would rebound over the next few years, despite having been hit to varying degrees by fallout from the global financial crisis.

Much Ado About Ratings

Much Ado About Ratings

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'The history of Moody's India ratings tells its own story,' points out T N Ninan.

Achhe din is here! India 39th most competitive economy in the world

Achhe din is here! India 39th most competitive economy in the world

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

On the index, India has a score of 4.52 while that of Switzerland is 5.81

India among worst ranked nations on tax, inflation

India among worst ranked nations on tax, inflation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

India is among the worst-ranked countries when it comes to taxation and inflation burden on economy, as also in terms of the negative impact of crime, terrorism and health hazards on business environment, a WEF report said.

'Maggi episode did not leave a positive taste'

'Maggi episode did not leave a positive taste'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Nestle India said it has conducted over 3,500 tests.

Stable govt, global economic recovery can help Indian tourism

Stable govt, global economic recovery can help Indian tourism

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

India's share in world tourist inflows was only 0.64 per cent in 2012. It could only attract 6.97 million foreign tourists during 2013.

Padmaavat, Davos, and Janus the Roman god

Padmaavat, Davos, and Janus the Roman god

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'There is space for many faces and many tongues in this Republic of ours. But it only has one Constitution, and its citizens are vigilant,' says Mitali Saran.

We are aiming for 85% load factor in 2 years: Air Asia chief

We are aiming for 85% load factor in 2 years: Air Asia chief

Rediff.com22 May 2014

AirAsia plans to sell 12 planes this year, a move that will bring in around 500 million ringgit ($156 million) in net profit.

We are replacing red tape with red carpet: Modi

We are replacing red tape with red carpet: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Hard selling India as an investment destination at the WEF, Modi said the government is following the principle of reform, perform and transform.

The most wanted jobs in 2020 will be...

The most wanted jobs in 2020 will be...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Will bots take away our jobs? Find out!

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Gaurav Mehta, one of 100 'Young Global Leaders', is tapping entrepreneurs inside rural Indians.

Bill Gates heaps praises on India's 'vaccine heroes'

Bill Gates heaps praises on India's 'vaccine heroes'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Gates, who is to attend the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting, on Monday said there is reason to be optimistic than ever about the future progress using vaccines to give all children a healthy start to life.

Widening rich-poor gap the biggest risk for the economy

Widening rich-poor gap the biggest risk for the economy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Releasing its annual Global Risks 2014 report, Geneva-based WEF said that the income disparity was the most likely risk to cause an impact on a global scale in the next decade, while other significant risks include extreme weather events, unemployment and fiscal crises.

Markets are fearlessly giving Modi the bad news about economy

Markets are fearlessly giving Modi the bad news about economy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'If you ask India's finest business leaders, they now tell you -- in whispers, of course -- that the mood has never been so glum after 1991,' says Shekhar Gupta.

India must fight corruption to ensure global competitiveness

India must fight corruption to ensure global competitiveness

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The overall rank has been propped by the third criteria of innovation and sophistication, which have ranks of 59 and 57 respectively.

BJP rejects reports of Shah promising Ram Temple before 2019

BJP rejects reports of Shah promising Ram Temple before 2019

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

In a tweet, the party said Ram Temple was not on the agenda of Shah during his one-day trip to Hyderabad.

India's stature is growing in Chinese eyes

India's stature is growing in Chinese eyes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'China's vulnerability on the global stage has given an opening to India to push for its own interests,' notes Harsh V Pant.

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Average global growth prospects for the next 12 months and the next three years are 35 per cent and 49 per cent, respectively.

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Rapid rise in disposal of corruption cases against govt employees has helped

Why Jaitley is optimistic about investments in India

Why Jaitley is optimistic about investments in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Jaitley said he is meeting the existing investors and potential investors, those who are looking at India, those who are looking to expand.

Modi @ Davos: No great expectations

Modi @ Davos: No great expectations

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The question is whether Prime Minister Modi can convince the world's investors that India is the ultimate investment destination of 2018, says Kanika Datta.