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Why You Must Review Mid-Year Finances

Why You Must Review Mid-Year Finances

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'A mid-year review makes the end-of-year financial review manageable and less stressful.'

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Defence Budget Can't Beat Inflation!

Defence Budget Can't Beat Inflation!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

India spends significantly less on defence than could be expected from a country that faces simultaneous armed threats from two hostile neighbours -- China and Pakistan.

Ghost faculty, low attendance in majority of medical colleges: NMC

Ghost faculty, low attendance in majority of medical colleges: NMC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The NMC said it found that none of them visit the emergency department regularly "because there is no one in the emergency medicine department to interact with them other than the casualty medical officer".

Don't bring down system like this, says SC in hearing on EVMs

Don't bring down system like this, says SC in hearing on EVMs

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deprecated criticism of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and calls for reverting to ballot papers, saying the electoral process in India is a "humongous task" and attempts should not be made to "bring down the system".

Adani advisor in environment ministry panel sparks uproar

Adani advisor in environment ministry panel sparks uproar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Janardan Choudhary, a key advisor to Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), was named as one of the seven non-institutional members by the Union Environment Ministry when it reconstituted the Expert Appraisal Committee for hydroelectricity and river valley projects in September.

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Pronouncing the judgement, Justice Khanna said the court has rejected all the petitions, including those seeking resorting back to ballot papers in elections.

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

"We have prepared a broad platform where we have assessed the top 50 judges of the country who would be considered for appointment to the Supreme Court of India. We have data on judgments and the quality of judgments. The idea is to make the process of appointment in the Supreme Court more transparent," the CJI said.

Jolt to Kejriwal govt as SC allows 6-month extension for Delhi chief secretary

Jolt to Kejriwal govt as SC allows 6-month extension for Delhi chief secretary

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The bid to extend the tenure of the present chief secretary is the latest bone of contention between the Arvind Kejriwal government and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, who have been involved in a series of run-ins over various issues.

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The merger of ZEE Entertainment and Sony has reached an advanced stage of completion, and the issues faced by promoters with Sebi should not become a problem for the company, debarred ZEEL MD Punit Goenka has said in a letter to employees, according to sources. Goenka, who along with his father Subhas Chandra, was denied any interim relief against a Sebi order that barred them from holding the position of director or key managerial post in any listed company, in the letter ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) staff asserted that the merger of Culver Max (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India) is at a very important juncture. With the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) restricting him from holding a directorial or key managerial position in a listed company, Goenka told the employees that the ZEEL board has constituted an interim committee of senior executives to ensure smooth operations and day-to-day functioning.

Crypto unicorn CoinSwitch lays off 44 employees citing role redundancy

Crypto unicorn CoinSwitch lays off 44 employees citing role redundancy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The move comes barely a week after fellow crypto unicorn CoinDCX laid off 12 per cent of its workforce - an estimated 80 employees - amid challenging macroeconomic conditions and regulatory uncertainty in the sector. CoinSwitch has 519 employees, according to its LinkedIn profile. This means around 8 per cent of its workforce were shown the door.

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'My respect for Irrfan has grown 100 times now when he is no longer with us.'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar is fooling the people of Bihar.' 'He will not probe anything because if he does so, he will be trapped himself.'

Can High BP, Acidity Cause Headaches? Ask rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora

Can High BP, Acidity Cause Headaches? Ask rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora offers advice on how to improve your overall health and wellness.

Guidelines to improve quality control at audit firms in place

Guidelines to improve quality control at audit firms in place

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has issued guidelines to inspect select audit firms to identify areas and opportunities for improvement in the audit firm's system of quality control, a statement said. "Inspections will consist firm-wide review of audit quality and individual file reviews on test-check basis to evaluate the level of compliance with applicable auditing standards and quality control policy and processes," NFRA said. The selection of the audit firm or the auditor for such inspection by NFRA would be based on assessment of risks in the audit environment.

Army tests India-made surface-to-air missile

Army tests India-made surface-to-air missile

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The QRSAM system is unique in its ability to operate on the move, searching for and tracking enemy targets; and then fire on a short halt.

HC asks Delhi govt to provide stay homes for mentally challenged

HC asks Delhi govt to provide stay homes for mentally challenged

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The high court said it is the bounden duty of the state to take care of the lives of all its citizens, and asked the authorities to take adequate care of a woman convict, suffering from schizophrenia, and such other patients.

How govt will judge the performance of PSUs

How govt will judge the performance of PSUs

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The number of times public sector undertakings (PSUs) have held conference calls with investors, their capital management, and debt financing are among the parameters that the Centre will use to judge their performance for the first time, a senior official in the know said. The government will evaluate PSUs for FY22 based on new parameters that were finalised by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) in consultation with the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) last year, the official said. The government had included more conditions in the memorandum of understandings (MoUs) - used to set annual targets - that public sector enterprises sign with the DPE every year. These included a consistent dividend policy, which seeks to transfer dividends by PSUs every quarter; and market capitalisation or share price improvement over the sectoral index on an annual average basis for listed companies.

Cabinet secretary Gauba to head panel monitoring civil servants' training

Cabinet secretary Gauba to head panel monitoring civil servants' training

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba will head a top panel, including a senior official from the Prime Minister's Office and seven secretaries, to monitor the implementation of the Centre's ambitious Mission Karmayogi programme for training of government employees, officials said on Monday.

'Government is mindful of interests of retail and small investors'

'Government is mindful of interests of retail and small investors'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'The government will take proactive steps to see that their participation in the equity market, especially in PSU stocks, is rewarding.'

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.'

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Rescue officials confirmed casualties in the incident, claiming to have already recovered 5 bodies from the heap of debris where the cracker manufacturing unit once stood.

What Pranab Da Thought About Sonia Gandhi

What Pranab Da Thought About Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Pranab's earlier fear of Sonia relying too heavily on a coterie due to her lack of experience turned out to be unfounded. As per Pranab, Sonia had her close advisers but she did not follow anyone's advice blindly. A fascinating excerpt from Sharmistha Mukherjee's Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers.

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids.

Tata Motors unveils the stunning e-concept Avinya

Tata Motors unveils the stunning e-concept Avinya

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Recently, TPEM's first born electric concept, Avinya broke cover. The model promises a minimum range of 500 kilometres and advanced technology features, aimed at buyers in India and outside. TPEM, the newly formed entity may also consider a separate dedicated sales channel for the EVs with a distinctive corporate identity once the volumes reach a critical mass and throughput is large enough for the dealers to be profitable, said Chandra. Elaborating further on the hiring strategy he said, "We will hire from everywhere-wherever the talent of the required competency is available."

Twitter confirms sale to Elon Musk for $44 billion; investors to get $54.20 per share

Twitter confirms sale to Elon Musk for $44 billion; investors to get $54.20 per share

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Under the terms of the deal, shareholders will receive USD 54.20 in cash for each share of Twitter stock they own, matching Musk's original offer and marking a 38 per cent premium over the stock price the day before Musk revealed his stake in the company, CNN reported.

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Nineteen people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the state relief commissioner's office said Monday evening.

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the names of Andhra Pradesh high court chief justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan as judges of the apex court.

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Indian Navy has decided that the twin-seat Rafale will not be disqualified on the basis of its inability to operate from an aircraft carrier.

Two-thirds of Indian technology enterprises hiring gig workers

Two-thirds of Indian technology enterprises hiring gig workers

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Two-thirds of organisations in the Indian technology sector are hiring gig workers as they respond to a changing business landscape, said a report by industry organisation NASSCOM and others on Thursday. Focus on requirement for specialised skills, employee demand and cost optimization enabled organisations to use the gig model for technology roles traditionally restricted to HR and support functions. Software development, UI/UX design, and data analytics were the top three gig skills the technology sector needed.

90% India in 'danger zone' of heatwave impacts: Study

90% India in 'danger zone' of heatwave impacts: Study

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Heatwaves claimed more than 17,000 lives in 50 years in India, according to a paper authored by M Rajeevan, former secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with scientists Kamaljit Ray, S S Ray, R K Giri and A P Dimri.

SC collegium proposes 2 judges for elevation, but not unanimously

SC collegium proposes 2 judges for elevation, but not unanimously

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the names of Allahabad high court Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Gujarat high court Chief Justice Aravind Kumar for elevation as apex court judges.

Nasa puts off Moon mission Artemis I after engine bleed

Nasa puts off Moon mission Artemis I after engine bleed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The much-awaited launch of Nasa's most powerful rocket Artemis 1, which is to go on a voyage around the moon, has been deferred and teams are working on "an issue with an engine bleed."

Olympics Cycling: Fields suffered brain bleed in crash

Olympics Cycling: Fields suffered brain bleed in crash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

American BMX racer Connor Fields suffered a brain bleed during a horror crash in Friday's Olympic event but has been moved out of intensive care, according to his mother Lisa.

SC extends Arnab's bail, warns against harassment

SC extends Arnab's bail, warns against harassment

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud on Friday gave reasons for granting relief to the TV anchor and two others in the case.

Want To Invest In ESG Funds?

Want To Invest In ESG Funds?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'Funds based on this theme offer socially conscious investors an option to invest in a portfolio that is aligned to their beliefs.'

Airlines, ground handlers told to go green

Airlines, ground handlers told to go green

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The civil aviation ministry has mandated airlines and ground-handling companies to phase out airport equipment older than 12 years and switch to electric or fuel-efficient variants by May 2022. While companies have welcomed the ministry's green initiative, they said that the deadline for implementation is tight. This is especially in the wake of financial challenges faced by the aviation sector during the pandemic.

Gujarat bags Foxconn's Rs 1.54 lakh cr semiconductor project

Gujarat bags Foxconn's Rs 1.54 lakh cr semiconductor project

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A joint venture of the Indian conglomerate Vedanta and Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat government on Tuesday to set up a semiconductor and display manufacturing unit in the state.

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The apex court said the Annual Confidential Report evaluation criteria for grant of permanent commission to women officers ignored the achievement and laurels brought by them to the Indian Army.