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Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

If international crude oil prices zoom past the current level of about $90 per barrel and move towards $100 and beyond, middle-class consumers are not going to keep quiet about their discomfort, points out Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.

'No big Indian IT company is headed by a woman'

'No big Indian IT company is headed by a woman'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Physical security for women, the first step towards getting them into factories and offices, is all but absent in most Indian cities, notes Kanika Datta.

Azim Premji chosen for Carnegie philanthropy medal

Azim Premji chosen for Carnegie philanthropy medal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Premji, 70, who founded the Azim Premji Foundation, is among the nine philanthropists named recipients of the 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in "recognition of their outstanding and innovative leadership in philanthropy."

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The battle to manage the international environment over Kashmir has just begun, but what is expected to help is the lifting of internal controls. All eyes are now on that exercise. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Govt pulls up Twitter on late compliance of its order

Govt pulls up Twitter on late compliance of its order

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The government questioned the manner in which Twitter "officially allows fake, unverified, anonymous and automated bot accounts to be operated on its platform" and said it raises doubts about its commitment to transparency and healthy conversation on the platform.

'Chandan should have remained in the BJP'

'Chandan should have remained in the BJP'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'He felt that he had no place in the BJP and he was wrong.'

Govt to relax approval system for food products

Govt to relax approval system for food products

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Around 11,500 ingredients have been put on the website for the public opinion.

We need more Rajiv Bajajs in our boardrooms

We need more Rajiv Bajajs in our boardrooms

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'Businessmen like Rajiv render public service when they speak truth to power,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could indeed survive [the no confidence vote] even as he faces his biggest political test.'

'Channi is badly hamstrung by Sidhu'

'Channi is badly hamstrung by Sidhu'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'This individual's constant endeavour at self-glorification, even at the cost of both the government and the party, has the potential to subvert whatever genuine efforts that Channi has been making since he became CM.'

Hijab Row: 'CM Bommai has thrown out his principles'

Hijab Row: 'CM Bommai has thrown out his principles'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Bommai's predicament is pathetic right now because deep inside he is not like this, but to remain in power he has to talk and speak against his own conscience.'

Jousting over Jaipur's jewel

Jousting over Jaipur's jewel

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

A legal tussle is currently on between a civil society group led by a professor, ostensibly working to further public interest, on the one hand, and the state government and an influential but controversial real estate developer, on the other. The dispute, which is over the way in which the Rajasthan government is seeking to re-develop Jaipur's historic Mansagar lake and its environs, is expected to be resolved soon by the Supreme Court.

Defeat Pakistan's Strategy To Destabilise J&K

Defeat Pakistan's Strategy To Destabilise J&K

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Terrorism has to be fought at its root of origination. Today we are just removing cobwebs but not killing the spider, asserts counter-insurgency expert Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, will finally get a chance to live in a place he can call home.

India issues $1.95 billion green bonds in Q2

India issues $1.95 billion green bonds in Q2

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Traditionally, issuance from Chinese companies dominate the green bond market, but other emerging market economies are coming up fast

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Companies such as Amazon, Uber are looking at expanding their hubs in Canada.

What's social media got to do with weight loss?

What's social media got to do with weight loss?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

According to a study, the more time you spend on social media, the more motivated you are to lose weight.

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Penalty must act as a deterrent. If it is too low, it could encourage the regulated entities to lap up penalty instead of complying with the norms, suggests Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Rather than worry about what picture of India is being painted in the foreign media, the focus must be on marshalling all our energies to provide relief and solace to our deeply wounded and dispirited citizens, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

It will take India 600 days to vaccinate 1 billion people

It will take India 600 days to vaccinate 1 billion people

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The data gaps are inhibiting sound decisions. We need to know seroprevalence, infection, and vaccination rates. This is required in 200 cities of India, every week, suggests Ajay Shah.

In Himachal, 70 per cent voters ready to ignore candidates' criminal past

In Himachal, 70 per cent voters ready to ignore candidates' criminal past

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The survey also found that employment opportunities, transport and women empowerment are key issues in the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls.

'It's a patient's right to ask questions'

'It's a patient's right to ask questions'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'If a doctor is kind of trying to say that there's an urgency, relatives should definitely get a second opinion.'

Coronavirus: 'These are strange times'

Coronavirus: 'These are strange times'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Some refused to kiss each other on the cheek, as is customary in France while, others couldn't care less.'

Nutanix bets big on govt clients, defence projects after Nasdaq debut

Nutanix bets big on govt clients, defence projects after Nasdaq debut

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

In India, the company serves customers such as stock exchanges, brokers, non-banking financial companies, financial services and insurance, IT and IT-enabled services.

Tough job in hand for the new expenditure secretary

Tough job in hand for the new expenditure secretary

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Lavasa will replace Rajan Watal, who retires on Saturday, even as the budgetary process is yet to be finally completed.

PM launches employment scheme for migrant workers

PM launches employment scheme for migrant workers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Launching the scheme, Modi said during the nationwide lockdown, the talent from cities returned to villages and it will now give a boost to development of rural areas. The 'Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan' will be implemented on a mission mode in 125 days in 116 districts of six states -- Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha -- that received the maximum numbers of migrant workers back.

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.

6 non-IT jobs you can consider

6 non-IT jobs you can consider

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The one common thread that we see across these jobs is that they are all highly human-centric, points out Ramesh Kumar.

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Biden Administration on Monday said it was now focused on completing its evacuation mission from Afghanistan by August 31, the deadline for removing all American troops from the country.

'You don't need any of these 10 drugs'

'You don't need any of these 10 drugs'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'The vast majority of people are going to get better.' 'And the small fraction, who are not going to get better, unfortunately, there's no drug that we have that can that can alter the trajectory.'

Tharoor writes letter to PM on coronavirus outbreak

Tharoor writes letter to PM on coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

In a letter to the prime minister, Tharoor said the country was at a "critical stage" in its campaign against the virus and expert-level groups such as the Indian Council of Medical Research have pointed out that efforts must be targeted at preventing the third phase of transmission of this virus.

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

On Saturday, Ghosh took to Twitter and wrote that the Gangs of Wasseypur director was sexually inappropriate towards her. The 30-year-old actor tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in her tweet, requesting him to take action against Kashyap.

Less red tape for green clearances

Less red tape for green clearances

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Environment ministry also plans to cut the two-stage mandatory clearances under the Environment Protection Act to a single stage, shaving six months from the process.

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.

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Borat being Borat, a girl juggling between suitors, a kid making a trip to the moon, a father and daughter spying over the latter's husband, Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations on the OTT for this week.

SC takes cognisance of officer's killing during demolition drive

SC takes cognisance of officer's killing during demolition drive

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The deceased was heading one team and hotel owners allegedly attempted to intimidate it to stop the demolition drive, officials said.

What Namo can learn from Jacinda

What Namo can learn from Jacinda

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'The lessons from tiny New Zealand about mobilising to prevent an environment going up in flames around us and combatting the feral Whatsapp politics of hatred are in many ways Gandhian,' says Rahul Jacob.

Is India Inc against gays?

Is India Inc against gays?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is inconceivable that there are no gays working in Indian corporations but obviously, the subject remains taboo enough in the workplace for those of alternate sexual orientation to feel safer remaining in the closet,' notes Kanika Datta.

Zomato, the new Infy for the new India

Zomato, the new Infy for the new India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Zomato has the potential to be an equally important milestone for Indian equity markets, notes Akash Prakash.

Unwarranted to think COVID-19 will vanish in summer: Virologist

Unwarranted to think COVID-19 will vanish in summer: Virologist

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The arrival of summer in India may have raised hopes that hot and humid weather could slow the COVID-19 progression but virologist Naga Suresh Veerapu believes that outbreak and pandemic occurrences often do not follow seasonality.