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New US visa norms to benefit Indian techies

New US visa norms to benefit Indian techies

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In this scenario, the Indian information technology industry and government have two distinct items on the agenda before them.

Resurgent Manchester United rediscover their mojo

Resurgent Manchester United rediscover their mojo

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

They are well placed to qualify for the Champions League and with manager Louis van Gaal sure to be given substantial funds to bolster his squad, United fans are dreaming of a return to the glory years they enjoyed with Alex Ferguson at the helm.

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

What must India do now?

Black Money: Archaic laws won't help, India must ban Mauritius route

Black Money: Archaic laws won't help, India must ban Mauritius route

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The larger amount of black money either goes into domestic real estate or bullion, or is round-tripped back into India anyway.

GST rollout needs more changes to service tax, excise: Sinha

GST rollout needs more changes to service tax, excise: Sinha

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Amendments to RBI Act likely soon

Biking comforts: What women want!

Biking comforts: What women want!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Sheetal Bidaye, an avid biker for more than 20 years now, offers solutions to problem of women bikers

A R Shivakumar: The man with the answer to India's water crisis

A R Shivakumar: The man with the answer to India's water crisis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Nikita Puri visits Sourabha, A R Shivakumar's pioneering eco-friendly home.

Australia v New Zealand: 'Incredible' Kiwis eye another upset

Australia v New Zealand: 'Incredible' Kiwis eye another upset

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

New Zealand will have their tails up and eye another upset when they resume the trans-Tasman rivalry with a strong Australian side.

Bike-loving Dhoni ends his long test ride

Bike-loving Dhoni ends his long test ride

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

India's most successful Test captain also presided over a dismal away record with the team winning only two of 22 Tests on foreign soil since 2011.

IPL: In-form KKR look to add to Gujarat's misery

IPL: In-form KKR look to add to Gujarat's misery

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

For the Gujarat Lions to roar, their top-heavy batting order must first win in unison against a consistent KKR bowling attack.

India needs to shoot for 10pc growth target

India needs to shoot for 10pc growth target

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Policy discussions now should urgently focus on the road map for serious economic and institutional reforms to put India on a sustained high growth trajectory like the Chinese economy, says Jayanta Roy.

Super-Filmi Week: Ranveer's scarface, Sri's commitment!

Super-Filmi Week: Ranveer's scarface, Sri's commitment!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Sridevi's amazing dedication, Ranveer Singh's Scarface, Ranbir-Alia on nepotism and more in Sukanya Verma's emotionally charged Super Filmi week.

Bad loans: The bungling and farce continues

Bad loans: The bungling and farce continues

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Bad loans continue to originate mainly from state-owned banks, where the top management's responsibility is not linked to career prospects nor has legal consequences, says Debashis Basu.

007 reasons to be thrilled about Bond 24

007 reasons to be thrilled about Bond 24

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Here's why SPECTRE may be SPECTACULAR!

'When we don't talk to Kashmiris, Pakistan becomes more relevant'

'When we don't talk to Kashmiris, Pakistan becomes more relevant'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

'Engagement should never stop.' 'Reassure Kashmiris that they will be treated at par with the rest of India.' 'The peace you crave will be peace with honour.' 'Your special status will not be tinkered with.'

Can Rahul give the Congress a winning idea for Election 2014?

Can Rahul give the Congress a winning idea for Election 2014?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

'Some in the Congress believe the party should, somewhat brazenly, claim the cause of fighting corruption as its own. But the Congress's idea of fighting corruption is nothing but tinkering with laws, it lacks the stomach to take on the corrupt,' feels T V R Shenoy.

Marathas wanted to 'liberate' Hindu holy sites

Marathas wanted to 'liberate' Hindu holy sites

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Contemporary records speak of Chhatrapati Shivaji's resolve to liberate Hindu holy places, and the later Maratha rulers carried forward his legacy, Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) reveals in a forthcoming book.

Honor 8: Definitely worthy

Honor 8: Definitely worthy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Honor carries good features all around itself. But it is not without its quirks either. Thankfully, these are few and not likely to dent its prospects hugely

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'When we say we want to increase pension participation, do we want to increase participation through the savings route?' 'Or do we want people to save in specific pension products?' asks Renuka Sane.

After UP and Maharashtra, Punjab announces loan waiver for farmers

After UP and Maharashtra, Punjab announces loan waiver for farmers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The initiative would provide double the relief announced by the states of UP and Maharashtra, the Punjab CM said.

Is Moto G5 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S7's budget-friendly avatar?

Is Moto G5 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S7's budget-friendly avatar?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Despite its budget constraints, the Moto G5 Plus tries to match the mighty Samsung galaxy S7, but fails, says Himanshu Juneja

Juventus coach Allegri goes from pariah to brink of immortality

Juventus coach Allegri goes from pariah to brink of immortality

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

When Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri was greeted with a hail of eggs and spat at on his first day at work he could not have imagined he would lead them to the brink of an unprecedented treble of titles in his first season.

RBI may press pause button on Tuesday

RBI may press pause button on Tuesday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

While Raghuram Rajan has said in the past that other factors, including domestic fundamentals, outweigh the US Fed policy meet, this time it would be different

Why is Hanuma Vihari opening for India?

Why is Hanuma Vihari opening for India?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Rishabh Pant, not Hanuma Vihari, can be the next Virender Sehwag that India is looking for,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Robin Williams is forever!

Robin Williams is forever!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Sukanya Verma pays tribute to Robin Williams, who passed into the ages on August 11.

Top jurists want change in collegium system

Top jurists want change in collegium system

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Several top jurists on Monday pushed for scrapping the existing collegium system where judges appoint judges but government's plans to bring a bill to make the process of appointments more transparent may take some more time.

ICICI Bank follows trend, cuts home loan rate by 0.25%

ICICI Bank follows trend, cuts home loan rate by 0.25%

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

ICICI Bank on Tuesday slashed home loan rate for both existing as well as new borrowers by 0.25 per cent.

Budget high on rhetoric, low on content: Congress

Budget high on rhetoric, low on content: Congress

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The Congress feels there was no articulation of a bold vision of a statement of intent in the Budget, no articulation of a direction in which the economy has to go, and it lacks imagination. Renu Mittal reports.

8/11 and after: The going won't be easy for some more time

8/11 and after: The going won't be easy for some more time

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

The bigger worry is that its effects could linger well into the next financial year.

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

'I am angry because this ever happened.' 'I am sad because it's painful to think what they must be going through.' 'I am glad we've fought hard to break through such cruel tradition.' 'But it burns my blood to think we're still holding on to regressive culture that is stemmed from preserving this so-called honour,' says Sukanya Verma.

NPAs: How Sebi's default disclosure is a game changer

NPAs: How Sebi's default disclosure is a game changer

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'If anybody defaults on something which is due for today, they have to disclose it tomorrow.' 'The accumulation of NPAs is due to asymmetry in information.' 'The investor should have real-time information.'

Leicester's title surge built on simple foundations

Leicester's title surge built on simple foundations

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Leicester rely on the old fashioned virtues of work rate, no-nonsense defending and speedy attacks.

Doubts remain on new GDP series

Doubts remain on new GDP series

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Only power generation grew faster in 2014 than in earlier years.

SC posts 9 questions on demonetisation to Constitution Bench

SC posts 9 questions on demonetisation to Constitution Bench

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to tinker with the move to do away with the use of now-defunct high-value currency notes for public utilities, in government hospitals and for rail tickets.

Interest rate cuts only after March

Interest rate cuts only after March

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Banks have not cut rates yet as March is typically a busy season.

After politics, it's cricket time for Pakistan

After politics, it's cricket time for Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Their arrival itself was mired in drama and a mercurial Pakistan would look to bring the focus back on their cricket when they take on an enigmatic Bangladesh.

Rajan may opt for status quo on rate

Rajan may opt for status quo on rate

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

RBI is expected to discuss about the impact of GST in its monetary policy.

Time to fight Trump's war on human rights

Time to fight Trump's war on human rights

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

'Responding with outrage is not enough. It is the time, and the responsibility of all who hold those rights dear, to fight back, says Aakar Patel.

Article 370: Row intensifies as Kashmir parties face off against Centre, RSS

Article 370: Row intensifies as Kashmir parties face off against Centre, RSS

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The controversy over Article 370 continued unabated on Wednesday with the rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh hitting back at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his remarks but he made it clear that it cannot be revoked without recalling the Constituent Assembly that is "impossible".

5 things FM ignored in the Budget

5 things FM ignored in the Budget

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Union Budget 2015 cuold have included few smaller reforms.