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'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

How New Visa Rules Will Affect Students

How New Visa Rules Will Affect Students

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

As the number of students seeking higher education abroad continues to rise, several countries are implementing new rules. Gaurav Batra, CEO and founder of Infinite Group highlights how these changes will impact Indians who are planning to study abroad.

'Conspiracy against me': ED quizzes Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

'Conspiracy against me': ED quizzes Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The Central Industrial Security Force, tasked with the security of the ED officials, are using high-resolution body cameras to keep track of activities around Soren's residence, he said.

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'We are sure FY25 is going to be better...But to call out that all problems are behind us is a bit early.' 'The underlying business sentiment has not changed significantly.'

If Modi can stop wars, then why is he unable to...: Priyanka

If Modi can stop wars, then why is he unable to...: Priyanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Targeting Modi over inflation, Priyanka called him a "mehengai" man.

Yes Bank Q4 profit doubles to Rs 452 crore

Yes Bank Q4 profit doubles to Rs 452 crore

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Yes Bank on Saturday reported over two-fold jump in standalone net profit at Rs 452 crore for March quarter 2023-24, primarily due to benefits on the provision front. In the year-ago quarter, the bank logged a profit of Rs 202.43 crore. The private sector lender benefitted from write-back on income tax and interest on income tax returns, but the profits were limited by its inability to comply with the mandatory priority sector lending (PSL) requirements, its management said.

Mulayam and the Samajwadi Party house of cards

Mulayam and the Samajwadi Party house of cards

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

How he hopes to retain his fort is anyone's guess, says Nazarwala, the man who called right the 2007 and 2012 UP elections.

Kotak buys Barclays' stressed credit card portfolio

Kotak buys Barclays' stressed credit card portfolio

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Kotak Mahindra Bank has acquired the non-performing portfolio of Barclays Bank's credit card business in India. The deal, experts said, gives momentum to the sale of stressed loan market in the country which has been having a dry run following stringent regulatory norms introduced in 2007.

US not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House

US not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'No one in this administration, not the President nor anyone on the national security team, would suggest that the Taliban are respected and valued members of the global community'

'Entire Ayodhya has become 'Rammay'

'Entire Ayodhya has become 'Rammay'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The devotion to the deity is such that even commerce is not untouched by the spiritual feel in the holy city. Images of the grand temple is finding places even on visiting cards, posters, calendars and even signages.

Biometric PAN cards soon

Biometric PAN cards soon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

A joint working group in the ministry of finance has given its report after obtaining technical and commercial proposals from leading biometric solution providers, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said in Lok Sabha during Question Hour.

Bigg Boss 13: Say hello to the new wild card!

Bigg Boss 13: Say hello to the new wild card!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Madhurima is initially nervous but starts introducing herself to everyone.

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court said the exclusion of a member of the Opposition from the House just because of a perspective which may not be consistent with the viewpoint of the government is a serious issue.

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'We need a candidate who will do our work and fight with the authorities; someone we can hold accountable.' 'Piyush Goyal is not that candidate.'

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'In the interim, India will be confronted with anti-India feeling because Sheikh Hasina had India's support.' 'We will have to deal with it, but it will not be a permanent phenomenon.' 'There is substantial goodwill towards India which will stand us in good stead.'

The Problem With Ullozhukku

The Problem With Ullozhukku

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

People turn a corner and overhear secrets, men change stripes so as to acquire shades of villainy most convenient to advancing the plot, secondary characters confess to past sins just so that the leading women are absolved of all responsibility, notes Sreehari Nair.

RBI doubles pre-paid card limit to Rs 1 lakh

RBI doubles pre-paid card limit to Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The cards should be issued strictly for use in India and transactions settled in Indian rupee.

AAP cries murder as BJP workers vandalise area outside Kejriwal's house

AAP cries murder as BJP workers vandalise area outside Kejriwal's house

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The activists of the BJYM, led by its president Tejasvi Surya, staged a protest near Kejriwal's residence at Civil Lines in Delhi, demanding an apology from him for allegedly mocking Kashmiri Pandits, with the AAP alleging vandalism during the demonstration.

RBI rule on unsecured loans to hit lenders' capital, loan growth: Analysts

RBI rule on unsecured loans to hit lenders' capital, loan growth: Analysts

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) latest order on unsecured loans is set to hit the banking sector's growth in the near-term, cautioned analysts, as they see banks slowing down on aggressive retail lending. Besides, cost of funds for non-banking finance companies (NBFC) is expected to inch up as banks will pass on higher capital charge to NBFCs. "We believe the fallout of the RBI action will be mainly on growth, given the rising dependence on unsecured retail loans and lending to NBFCs for growth.

Self-Employed? How To Get Term Insurance?

Self-Employed? How To Get Term Insurance?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

A prudent guideline for self-employed individuals is to target at least 10 to 15 times their actual annual income when determining life insurance coverage.

US: Gunman kills 22 in Maine, still at large

US: Gunman kills 22 in Maine, still at large

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The Lewiston, Maine Police Department have released a picture of the 'suspect' involved in the shooting.

'I was the dangerous person in Bigg Boss'

'I was the dangerous person in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'They voted me out as they realised that I am not a meethi choori, but a teeki one.'

How credit cards transformed India's financial system

How credit cards transformed India's financial system

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The idea was that despite some defaults the high rates would assure good profits.

'Surviving Bigg Boss is really tough'

'Surviving Bigg Boss is really tough'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'You live there for 60 days and then when you see people rejecting you, nominating you, and you are like, "I just want to go home; I don't want to be here".'

BJP fields 8th RS candidate in UP, targets SP's votes

BJP fields 8th RS candidate in UP, targets SP's votes

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

An eighth BJP candidate on Thursday filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, setting the stage for a contest with the Samajwadi Party on February 27.

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

French hospitality at its best at a state dinner in honour of China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Elysee Palace, Paris.

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

For over a decade, HDFC Bank consistently outperformed industry growth rates in both deposits and advances, maintaining impeccable asset quality. Amid a landscape where other banks struggled with soaring non-performing assets (NPAs), HDFC Bank thrived, eventually surpassing ICICI Bank to become the largest private sector lender in India. Its net interest margin (NIM) remained stable in the range of 4.1-4.4 per cent.

Credit card fraud: Police to file FIR against Chanda Kochhar

Credit card fraud: Police to file FIR against Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

A local court in Lucknow has directed the police to lodge an FIR against ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and head of card operations Vinay Valse in connection with allegations of cheating and fraud over online shopping through credit card.

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

These men make Christmas jolly.

4 reasons why credit cards are better than cash

4 reasons why credit cards are better than cash

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

If you do not overspend, we advise you to get yourself a credit card. It will open up a whole new world of benefits.

Bigg Boss 14: Salman splits the house into 3!

Bigg Boss 14: Salman splits the house into 3!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Salman asks the contestants to join either Sidharth, Hina or Gauahar's team. And things get ugly.

Christmas with the Trumps at the White House

Christmas with the Trumps at the White House

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Tis the season to be jolly! And to celebrate the festive season, the White House has been decorated for Christmas with care and United States First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled its patriotic theme, which contain nods to the first family's various interests, the US president's love of buildings, her 'Be Best' campaign and Barron Trump's love of soccer. Take a look at the decorations.

Day after breach, security tightened in and around Parliament complex

Day after breach, security tightened in and around Parliament complex

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Security personnel deployed outside the Transport Bhavan, metres away from the Parliament complex, did not allow anyone to go beyond the barricades they had put up before checking their identity cards and entry passes.

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'If we want real democracy, the economy itself will need to be democratised.'

Tata front runner for GE Capital's stake in SBI Cards

Tata front runner for GE Capital's stake in SBI Cards

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

State Bank of India partnered GE Capital in 1998 for its credit card business.

Central agencies meet Noida police over Seema Haider's illegal entry case

Central agencies meet Noida police over Seema Haider's illegal entry case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The meeting comes in the wake of Uttar Pradesh police's anti-terrorist squad questioning Seema and his Indian partner Sachin Meena on Monday and Tuesday.

Home Loans: To Top Up Or Not To Top Up?

Home Loans: To Top Up Or Not To Top Up?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The home loan top-up, a kind of secured multipurpose personal loan, is on the regulator's radar, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Akhilesh's party chief whip resigns amid voting for Rajya Sabha polls

Akhilesh's party chief whip resigns amid voting for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Akhilesh Yadav said those who are looking for "profit" in the situation will leave.

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'

Be Careful About Festival Loan Offers

Be Careful About Festival Loan Offers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Look not just at the interest rate but also the processing fee.'