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After ICICI, BoB provisions for sub-prime losses

After ICICI, BoB provisions for sub-prime losses

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Indian banks have started experiencing the ripples of the US subprime crisis. While ICICI Bank is provisioning an additional $70 million (around Rs 280 crore) to cover its losses on exposure to credit derivatives, Bank of Baroda on Wednesday said it will provision an additional $2.50 million (around Rs 10 crore) for its investments in Credit Linked Notes.

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is now likely to examine whether all active companies have PAN or not

Recipe: How to make Pasta Arrabiata

Recipe: How to make Pasta Arrabiata

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Rediff reader Richa Tiwari shares a classic pasta recipe.

All you want to know about dabba trading in bitcoins

All you want to know about dabba trading in bitcoins

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Since trading in virtual currencies is not illegal, they traded in cash or through barter in some instances.

Over half of Plan panel staff to be farmed out

Over half of Plan panel staff to be farmed out

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

New body to replace Plan panel might retain 40% of existing staff

There is no liquidity crisis, PSBs tell Sitharaman

There is no liquidity crisis, PSBs tell Sitharaman

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Sitharaman said economic slowdown seems to have bottomed out and the coming festive season will help the economy start looking up.

Saving our youth! One t-shirt at a time!

Saving our youth! One t-shirt at a time!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

A humourous look at the growing influence of the cultural and moral police.

Recipe: How to make Broccoli Pops

Recipe: How to make Broccoli Pops

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

This grilled appetiser is easy to make, hard to resist.

Recipes: Choco Souffle, Strawberry Lassi Ice Cream

Recipes: Choco Souffle, Strawberry Lassi Ice Cream

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Express your love with these delicious desserts.

How Pujara single-handedly kept India afloat

How Pujara single-handedly kept India afloat

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara rose to the occasion with a maiden century in Australia, pulling India out of a deep hole to a respectable 250 for nine on day one of the first Test in Adelaide on Thursday.

Tatas eye Kharagpur land after Singur

Tatas eye Kharagpur land after Singur

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

The land acquisition in Khargpur would start from December as Tata wants to start the project from January. Besides, Telcon, the state government has also completed the acquisition of land for Tata Metaliks project in Khargpur.

Can Bajaj Pulsar hit back at rivals?

Can Bajaj Pulsar hit back at rivals?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Companies like Yamaha Motor India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, Suzuki Motorcycle India and TVS Motors are all geared up to launch bikes to shake-up Bajaj's stronghold -- the 150-250-cc segment

States rope in pvt hospitals to fight coronavirus

States rope in pvt hospitals to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In the past one week alone, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh have issued orders to take over private hospitals in some districts. Sohini Das, Vinay Umarji and Gireesh Babu report.

Why is India in lockdown?

Why is India in lockdown?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The answer cannot be that we will beat the disease at the end of the 21 days. And the answer cannot be that it is to halt the spread because the spread is going to happen anyway, notes Aakar Patel.

The plight of migrant workers across this land

The plight of migrant workers across this land

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

This barefoot pilgrimage home we're seeing all around us, and the way plenty of us have reacted to it, is not just a commentary on India, circa 2020. It also shames us forever, notes Dilip D'Souza.

Moody's downgrade points to liquidity crunch at Lodha

Moody's downgrade points to liquidity crunch at Lodha

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Moody's said the negative outlook reflected uncertainty over the refinancing of Macrotech's (formerly Lodha Developers) upcoming debt maturities.

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Just like China wants Trump to lose the US presidential poll, it may want Modi to lose the Lok Sabha polls. So months before the 2024 elections, China may take possession of an important area, say one of the Char Dhams, warns Sanjeev Nayyar.

Why you should have different coffees at different times of the day

Why you should have different coffees at different times of the day

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

This is a first-of-its kind offering by Classic Coffees, a 150-year-old specialty coffee firm. The basic premise is that if you don't feel the same throughout the day, then why should your cuppa taste the same.

Gujarat notified milk unions to go cashless on Nov 5

Gujarat notified milk unions to go cashless on Nov 5

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Advisory in this regard was issued by the Gujarat government three days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.

Mishti Bengal: How to make Kancha Golla

Mishti Bengal: How to make Kancha Golla

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Debjani Chatterjee shares the recipes of this delicious Bengali sweet also known as Pran Hara.

SAG 2019: Dominant India bags 27 medals on Day 2

SAG 2019: Dominant India bags 27 medals on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Mehuli Ghosh's effort will, however, not be considered as a world record, as the South Asian Games' results are not recognised by the international body (ISSF) for the purpose of records.

Why Africa can be answer to India's energy woes

Why Africa can be answer to India's energy woes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Africa is second only to West Asia as a net exporter of oil.

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The ravines, which are sharp, steep mud hillocks, stretch over three states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, once home to several dreaded dacoits have long been the subject of several projects and government schemes to make them agriculturally viable.

Airtel, Vodafone to lose 50 mn users

Airtel, Vodafone to lose 50 mn users

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

These customers will be unable to meet the lowest recharge requirements for Jio, meaning they will either exit the market or migrate to BSNL/MTNL.

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

''He was extremely gentle, humble, soft-spoken, down to earth, giving respect to senior musicians as well as to budding ones.'

Stocks witness worst setback in 7 years

Stocks witness worst setback in 7 years

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

'2018 has seen a bi-polar market.' 'Thanks to gains in some key stocks, market returns are positive. But there has been huge wealth destruction in the small and mid-cap space.'

Was Dhoni dropped from T20s because of ODI form?

Was Dhoni dropped from T20s because of ODI form?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

A look at his T20 Internationals numbers and one wonders why M S Dhoni was dropped for the T20 series against the Windies and Australia. His T20I numbers are quite decent and there is no sudden dip in his form, notes Rajneesh Gupta.

Which is going be the biggest hotel complex in India?

Which is going be the biggest hotel complex in India?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Dipak Haksar, bottom, left, chief executive, ITC Hotels and WelcomHotels, tells Ajay Modi that FY19 is going to be a year of strong growth, and tariffs are likely to see a substantial improvement in the fourth quarter

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Message In A Bottle

Message In A Bottle

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Samridhi Bhardwaj analyses the dynamics of duty-free liquor allowance in India.

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'As banks grapple with risk aversion and savers see an erosion in the value of money, the P2P platform can be a win-win for both borrowers and lenders,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

8 ways filing income tax return is different this year

8 ways filing income tax return is different this year

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

With the new tax slabs applicable for income earned during Financial Year 2014-15 and host of new changes in income tax returns and filing norms, this e-filing season will certainly bring in a new experience for taxpayers. Here's how

Nifty can rise to 9,400-9,425 in short term

Nifty can rise to 9,400-9,425 in short term

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The focus is on corporate results at one level but global news will also have an impact

8/11 and after: 60 rule changes in 50 days*

8/11 and after: 60 rule changes in 50 days*

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Even if the government didn't plan for demonetisation properly, it could have taken steps on a war footing later to ensure the situation improves.

Apple way behind Oppo in India

Apple way behind Oppo in India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The company captured just 2.4% of the mid-range smartphone market in India, a far cry from the 24.2% share Oppo's F3 commanded.

Markets: All trends seem bullish

Markets: All trends seem bullish

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Nifty continued to register successive new highs as it crossed the 9,200 mark on Friday

The black money problem is far from over!

The black money problem is far from over!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Hence, the claims by the Government that this will end the menace of black money and corruption are simply outlandish. Also, the simultaneous introduction of Rs 2,000 note undermines their claim and it simply does not fit the storyline of an attack on black money and corruption.

Bright future awaits Indian IT industry: US expert

Bright future awaits Indian IT industry: US expert

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

Watts Humphrey, noted software expert from US, on Wednesday predicted a bright future for the Indian software industry, but feared that there was likely to be a shortfall of nearly 250,000 software professionals by 2008.

Tax row: HC asks IT dept to decide on Nokia offer

Tax row: HC asks IT dept to decide on Nokia offer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Income Tax (IT) department to take a decision on the offer of Finnish mobile maker Nokia to pay a minimum deposit of Rs 2,250 crore (Rs 22.50 billion) to it towards the tax liability of the company which is nearly Rs 6,500 crore (Rs 65 billion).