M Saraswathy &Amp; Probal Basak

Stories by M Saraswathy &Amp; Probal Basak

Coal India to benefit from mining reforms

Coal India to benefit from mining reforms

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the larger interest of the public sector would be fully protected.

Things you should know before buying a health policy

Things you should know before buying a health policy

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Health insurance has almost 23 per cent market share in the general insurance space.

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2014

Mamata woos industry with boat ride to Gangasagar, Sundarbans

Has Dunlop left its best days behind?

Has Dunlop left its best days behind?

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

No tyres of any description have rolled out of its factories in Sahagunj (West Bengal) or Ambattur (Tamil Nadu) since 2011 and 2012, respectively.

Insurance firms wake up to tackle fake claims

Insurance firms wake up to tackle fake claims

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

A senior life insurance official point out there have also been cases involving former insurance agents.

Coal India unlikely to gain from ordinance

Coal India unlikely to gain from ordinance

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

This is because the government's move might dim the possibility of taking over the 42 blocks permanently.

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Banking and IT lead; see September hiring rise 52%, 34% y-o-y, respectively.

Cyclone Hudhud: Insurance claims to cross Rs 4,000 cr

Cyclone Hudhud: Insurance claims to cross Rs 4,000 cr

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2014

This could impact their books in the third quarter of the current financial year.

Life insurers oppose major change in provisions

Life insurers oppose major change in provisions

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

Section 45 in the new Bill says no claim can be repudiated after three years of the policy being in force, even if a fraud is detected, has sent life insurers into a tizzy.

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Getting the first tyres out from the Sahaganj plant will still require a lot of effort, but with the state government on its side, the hopes are high.

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

The Ambassador was a durable enough brand to outlive the licence raj.

Coal to power cos may get costlier

Coal to power cos may get costlier

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2014

The company bought peace with the Union coal ministry by agreeing to almost halve its e-auction sales at 30 million tonnes this year, to make more coal available for the fuel-starved power sector.

Saradha case: Controversial ministers asked to stay away

Saradha case: Controversial ministers asked to stay away

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

State transport and sports minister Madan Mitra -- whose name has reportedly propped up in CBI investigation in Saradha -- and textile minister Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who was earlier quizzed by ED in this case, are now at the receiving end of a public snub of the party leadership.

Now dating sites for the highly educated

Now dating sites for the highly educated

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

A slew of websites are catering to matchmaking needs of IITians, IIMians and others with high educational qualifications.

Saradha allegations now at Mamata's doorstep

Saradha allegations now at Mamata's doorstep

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

Trinamool Congress's slogan of 'Satatar Pratik' (symbol of honesty) has been challenged by BJP's slogan, 'Gali, gali mein shor hai, Mamata Banerjee chor hai'.

Jan Dhan Yojana: Clarity awaited on insurance

Jan Dhan Yojana: Clarity awaited on insurance

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

Under the scheme, which seeks to open 75 million accounts by January 26, 2015, an accident insurance cover of Rs 100,000 is provided with every RuPay debit card offered by the National Payments Corporation of India.

CBI may quiz 4 Trinamool MPs, Bengal minister

CBI may quiz 4 Trinamool MPs, Bengal minister

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2014

Saradha kingpin Sudipta Sen had alleged in his purported letter to the Central Bureau of Investigation that Kunal Ghosh and TMC Rajya Sabha member Srinjay Bose had blackmailed him, and he was forced to pay hefty amounts to them.

Paperless insurance may gain traction

Paperless insurance may gain traction

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2014

LIC is on board after tying up with all five insurance repositories; 1,50,000 e-Insurance Accounts opened across India till date.

Accident insurance cover for masses: A tough road ahead

Accident insurance cover for masses: A tough road ahead

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2014

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana will provide accident insurance of Rs 100,000 to all people who open bank accounts under this scheme.

Jobs hiring picks up but many sectors still await better days

Jobs hiring picks up but many sectors still await better days

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2014

More activity in the IT, health care, services sectors; manufacturing firms keeping fingers crossed.