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Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Indian Army has shown it can face down the PLA, but is too often held back by a political leadership that lacks boldness, asserts Ajai Shukla.

'Another 600 to 700 points fall is possible'

'Another 600 to 700 points fall is possible'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'This fall is nothing. We could see worse if everybody hits the panic button.'

Dull day at Dalal Street; Sensex ends flat

Dull day at Dalal Street; Sensex ends flat

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Hindustan Unilever and pharma stocks were on buyers' radar; rate-sensitives faced jitters ahead of the credit policy.

Govt tells banks to report deposits above Rs 2.5 lakh

Govt tells banks to report deposits above Rs 2.5 lakh

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

As per a notification issued on Wednesday, banks, co-operative banks and post offices will have to report to the tax department cash deposits exceeding Rs 50,000 in a single day or aggregating to more than Rs 2.5 lakh during the period November 9, to December 30, 2016.

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

At Tirupati, deity's call proves stronger than covid-19 fears

At Tirupati, deity's call proves stronger than covid-19 fears

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), on March 12, 61,652 pilgrims had darshan, after waiting for nearly five hours, compared to 57,352 on March 11, after they waited for nearly eight hours. On February 12, about 61,860 pilgrims had darshan.

Pakistan's economic woes don't allow a conflict with India

Pakistan's economic woes don't allow a conflict with India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The country has been facing an ever-rising fiscal deficit, increasing debt and a hamstrung economy.

Met Gala: Who wore it better, Priyanka or Deepika? VOTE!

Met Gala: Who wore it better, Priyanka or Deepika? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Bollywood puts on different shades of red!

Why is a free market for gold risky and volatile?

Why is a free market for gold risky and volatile?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Ten years ago, gold was selling at well below its long-term inflation-adjusted average, and the integration of three billion emerging market citizens into the global economy could only mean a giant long-term boost to demand.

Zomato raises $160 mn in funding; plans IPO

Zomato raises $160 mn in funding; plans IPO

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The IPO will be sometime in the first half of next year.

Should young children learn how to code?

Should young children learn how to code?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Parents should enroll their children in coding classes only as a leisure time activity, that too with strict curbs on screen time.

India, China agree to 'expeditiously' implement June 6 understanding

India, China agree to 'expeditiously' implement June 6 understanding

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The two sides held diplomatic talks through video conference on the border standoff in midst of fresh details emerging that China has strengthened its position in several areas in eastern Ladakh including Galwan Valley where a violent clash on June 15 left 20 Indian soldiers dead.

Detroit turns into a miserable city

Detroit turns into a miserable city

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

It's a doom in Detroit with the state declaring a financial emergency.

Talks on to resolve Ladakh standoff: Rajnath

Talks on to resolve Ladakh standoff: Rajnath

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the government will not allow India's pride to be hurt under any circumstances even as he said bilateral talks were on at military and diplomatic levels to resolve the row.

Indra-2016: India, Russia have a crack at terror

Indra-2016: India, Russia have a crack at terror

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The eighth edition of the India-Russia Joint Military Exercise 'INDRA-2016' -- with a focus on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain under United Nations Mandate -- is on in the Ussiriysk district in Vladivostok, Russia.

What Modi can learn from Abe

What Modi can learn from Abe

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Both have been robustly muscular leaders who began as immensely charismatic politicians conveying an impression that they were makers of history, raring to go. Both have been hyperactive on the world stage. But in the final analysis, Abe is departing on a sombre note, unceremoniously and apologetically, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Amazon did not help when debt mounted amid lockdown: Future promoters

Amazon did not help when debt mounted amid lockdown: Future promoters

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Amazon provided mere "lip service" and failed to provide any help to the debt-laden Future Group as the retail major suffered massive setback amid the COVID-induced lockdown and faced possible insolvency or debt restructuring, Future Group's promoters said in a letter to the e-commerce giant. This is the first time Future Group promoters have written to Amazon after the parties were embroiled in a legal battle over the sale of Future's retail assets to Reliance Industries. The letter from the promoters, including Kishore Biyani, was written on December 31. It alleged that Amazon's actions "lacked good faith" during the March to August period, when the group's retail business was severely hit by the lockdown.

Coronavirus fallout: 5 million children missed vaccination in March

Coronavirus fallout: 5 million children missed vaccination in March

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

A dipstick survey covering 30 villages in Rajasthan threw up some worrisome numbers. About 250 children missed their regular vaccination schedule in March alone. These numbers are alarming, since India has around 600,000 villages according to the 2011 census. Sohini Das reports.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Government removes fee cap for education of martyrs' children

Government removes fee cap for education of martyrs' children

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The government order saying the assistance under the scheme cannot exceed Rs 10,000 per month had triggered widespread discontent among all the three services.

DeMo led to wider taxpayers' base, more household savings

DeMo led to wider taxpayers' base, more household savings

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

New filers reported an average income, in many cases, close to the income tax threshold of Rs 250,000, limiting the early revenue impact.

80,000 COVID-19 cases reported daily in April: WHO

80,000 COVID-19 cases reported daily in April: WHO

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Every single case is a mother, a father, a son, a daughter, a brother, sister or friend'

COVID-19: Sonia suggests measures to free up funds

COVID-19: Sonia suggests measures to free up funds

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting five measures to conserve money for the fight against COVID-19, including a complete ban on media advertisements by government and PSUs for two years and suspending the Central Vista beautification project.

Xi, Trump agree to restart trade talks

Xi, Trump agree to restart trade talks

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

During the meeting, the US said it will not add new tariffs on Chinese exports, China's state -run China Daily reported.

The food Deepika loves, but Abhishek hates

The food Deepika loves, but Abhishek hates

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

She just revealed her love for this veggie on Twitter.

Vodafone-Idea merger: New co to get 350 bps margin boost, says Fitch

Vodafone-Idea merger: New co to get 350 bps margin boost, says Fitch

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Fierce competition and rising capex will put pressure on most operators in 2017.

Budget to make sweeping recast of direct taxes: Report

Budget to make sweeping recast of direct taxes: Report

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Following the demonetisation move, the recast in direct tax moves is expected to give a boost the economy.

'Survival chance of those trapped is bleak'

'Survival chance of those trapped is bleak'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'The 100-metre stretch from the opening of this tunnel is completely flooded with debris; the oxygen supply (through the pipes) too had gotten over and the chances of any survivors inside this tunnel are very bleak. Nobody has been able to talk to the people trapped inside'

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

What can households do with the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes? How can they find Rs 100 and smaller denominations?

A bureaucrat for 'the little guy'

A bureaucrat for 'the little guy'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Rahul Khullar's guiding credo was that a civil servant must never lose sight of his client: The little guy. The evil men are those who are decision-makers but abdicate their responsibility of taking decisions, leading people to lose confidence in public institutions.

Hamilton can sign off in style at Abu Dhabi finale

Hamilton can sign off in style at Abu Dhabi finale

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Hamilton has won half of the season's 20 races so far, propelling his team to an unprecedented sixth successive title double, but Brazil was a disappointing weekend with Valtteri Bottas retiring.

IPL 2021, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2021, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the third week of IPL 2021.

Committed to peace: India on LAC face-off

Committed to peace: India on LAC face-off

Rediff.com14 May 2020

On May 5, around 250 Indian and Chinese army personnel clashed with iron rods, sticks, and even resorted to stone-pelting in Pangong Tso lake area in Eastern Ladakh.

Why EVs can be only slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Why EVs can be only slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Given India's reliance on coal, electric vehicles could at best be 10% more efficient than petrol in terms of CO2 savings.

Covid-19 effect: Small savings cross Rs 1-trillion mark in first 6 months of FY21

Covid-19 effect: Small savings cross Rs 1-trillion mark in first 6 months of FY21

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Overall, small savings have amassed Rs 1.17 trillion from April-September - 26 per cent more than the previous year. But in those six months, the economy lost 24 per cent in the first three months, and is slated to lose 10 per cent in the second quarter.

NYPD issues memo to clarify Indians are Asian too

NYPD issues memo to clarify Indians are Asian too

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Police officers of New York received a lesson in demography on Monday when their chief issued a memo clarifying the difference between Native Americans and Asian Indians.

Fewer jobs dull India's demographic sheen

Fewer jobs dull India's demographic sheen

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The earlier forecast expected to see 654 million working Indians overall by the fiscal year ending 2022.

Major was not at Shopian firing spot: Army sources on FIR

Major was not at Shopian firing spot: Army sources on FIR

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The Army has launched an investigation into the incident, they added.

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

US-China trade war a silver lining for India's garment exporters

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Exporters say their capacity utilisation has reached almost 70 per cent and that big firms have brought it up to as high as 85 per cent.