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Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!

Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Many say N R Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys only because it was floundering. Ironically, that itself can be interpreted as the great man's biggest failure.

New pressure points from going global

New pressure points from going global

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Our governments are easily prone to arbitrary decisions but if you are dealing with international firms, such arbitrariness can turn back and bite you, says T N Ninan.

How 4-5% of India's GDP is wiped away every year

How 4-5% of India's GDP is wiped away every year

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Corrosion is a big menace for anything with steel application from rebars in construction, oil and water pipelines, railway track, power distribution poles to automobiles, says Kunal Bose.

Taliban, Afghan government sit down for historic peace talks in Pakistan

Taliban, Afghan government sit down for historic peace talks in Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The participants exchanged views on ways and means to bring peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.

It is not worth dying for a better pay cheque

It is not worth dying for a better pay cheque

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'The harmful side effects of what we call 'management toxicity' are affecting more and more Indians,' note Jeffrey Pfeffer and M Muneer.

How to fix India's housing problem

How to fix India's housing problem

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Surendra Hiranandani -- chairman and managing director, House of Hiranandani -- explains what ails India's housing sector and indicates the way forward.

Make your sons more responsible: PM on incidents of rape

Make your sons more responsible: PM on incidents of rape

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Modi also pitched for a social movement to ensure the safety of women and girls.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

Trusting citizens is essence of reforms, says Modi

Trusting citizens is essence of reforms, says Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

For misdeeds of a small number, we can't punish all the stakeholders: Modi

How a falling rupee can bring good news to the economy

How a falling rupee can bring good news to the economy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

It is true that the rupee is at least becoming less strong, albeit slowly.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

10 MUST-DOS for women entrepreneurs

10 MUST-DOS for women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Neel Mullick lists a few must-don'ts as well!

US army ships live anthrax to labs; 26 likely exposed

US army ships live anthrax to labs; 26 likely exposed

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The Pentagon accidentally shipped live samples of deadly anthrax to private laboratories in nine US states and bases in South Korea, forcing authorities to put up to 26 workers in post-exposure treatment.

Real estate hogs highest spend in smart city projects

Real estate hogs highest spend in smart city projects

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The new real estate hubs could typically take between 5 and 10 years to develop depending on the state of economy of the city and the state.

Narayanan to Kovind, a tale of two Dalit Presidents

Narayanan to Kovind, a tale of two Dalit Presidents

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

While it is the right-leaning Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) which chose Kovind, Narayanan, a diplomat-turned politician, became vice president in 1992 and the president in 1997 courtesy active support from the Left, which had proposed his name first

'Tinkering with the civil service is not advisable'

'Tinkering with the civil service is not advisable'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'The wheel does not need to be reinvented.' 'The question is whether we are prepared to put our shoulder to it to make it turn.'

'Heartbreaks have made me stronger'

'Heartbreaks have made me stronger'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

'As an actor, I am open to all possible characters.' Television actress Rubina Dilaik gets candid.

Rajan sees 'great' changes in banking sector

Rajan sees 'great' changes in banking sector

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said banking sector will see major changes in the coming years.

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal

PM gives his ministers of state a pep talk

PM gives his ministers of state a pep talk

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a meeting with ministers of state with independent charge

Banks to be out of reach for 8 days from March 28

Banks to be out of reach for 8 days from March 28

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

March 28 is a holiday on account of Ram Navami.

Australia's No. 1 Kyrgios pulls out of Rio Olympics

Australia's No. 1 Kyrgios pulls out of Rio Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Australia's number one tennis player Nick Kyrgios has blamed "unfair and unjust treatment" at the hands of his country's Olympic Committee for his decision not take part in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

India's Daughter: SC seeks reply from Dec 16 defence lawyers

India's Daughter: SC seeks reply from Dec 16 defence lawyers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

For allegedly making derogatory remarks against women in a BBC documentary on the case

Only 20 smart cities may be shortlisted this year

Only 20 smart cities may be shortlisted this year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The NDA government announced making of 100 smart cities.

Baloch opposition to CPEC should worry China

Baloch opposition to CPEC should worry China

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'The separatist resurgence in Balochistan is thwarting Pakistan's plans to build CPEC projects to optimally utilise Balochistan's energy reserves,' points out Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

School faces Delhi govt's flak for its BJP membership drive

School faces Delhi govt's flak for its BJP membership drive

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The state government on Wednesday slapped a show cause notice Ryan international school for allegedly asking its teachers and students to seek membership of BJP.

Tough legal fight awaits Birla group in coal allocation scam trial

Tough legal fight awaits Birla group in coal allocation scam trial

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Hindalco is currently one of the frontrunners in the coal auction

Can less paper counter corporate espionage?

Can less paper counter corporate espionage?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Leaks of documents are neither new nor limited to particular ministries.

Wage pact with bank staff makes Jaitley happy

Wage pact with bank staff makes Jaitley happy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Wage revision in PSU banks is done every five years.

Will India do a Kenya and burn its ivory pile?

Will India do a Kenya and burn its ivory pile?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Close on the heels of Kenya, which recently set on fire over a hundred ton of its ivory stockpile, experts in India are mulling a similar provision to destroy the "white gold" to send a strong message against poaching.

Entrepreneurship in the country should not be killed: Rajan

Entrepreneurship in the country should not be killed: Rajan

Rediff.com9 May 2016

RBI governor also spoke on the ill effects of cutting interest rates too much

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will monitor the work of various departments. Adarsh Shastri might also aid Kejriwal in this task. Somesh Jha reports

US praises reform measures of Modi govt but wants more

US praises reform measures of Modi govt but wants more

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Narendra Modi government, the US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew on Thursday said India needs more reforms

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari known for promoting innovative ideas in transportation, created a stir some time back when he pitched for 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030. In an interview with Megha Manchanda & Jyoti Mukul, he talks about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and electric vehicles.

Telcos not against Skype, WhatsApp: Bharti

Telcos not against Skype, WhatsApp: Bharti

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Telecom operators are not opposed to over-the-top service providers like Skype, Viber, WhatsApp but looking to work in synergy with them, Bharti Enterprises Vice Chairman Akhil Gupta said on Wednesday.

GMR group chief's secrets of success

GMR group chief's secrets of success

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The brand new terminal at the Indira Gandhi International Airport of New Delhi marks the culmination of a long journey for Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao.

The government did not allow this lady to travel abroad!

The government did not allow this lady to travel abroad!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

'All we are asking is that the Forest Rights Act be fully implemented. It is there in the Constitution of India. For this we have been regularly called anti-national,' says Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai, who was debarred from flying overseas on Sunday.

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The Council also discussed process to make return filing simpler with just one return to be filed every month.

Getting SMEs ready for GST

Getting SMEs ready for GST

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Barely 10% of small businesses are in a GST-ready position, say experts