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Third-party cover not enough

Third-party cover not enough

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Covering your own damage, especially if the vehicle is old, is very important

People are 'rightly' angry over gangrape: Meira Kumar

People are 'rightly' angry over gangrape: Meira Kumar

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Saturday said people were 'rightly angry' over the gangrape of a paramedic student and called for 'very stringent' laws to ensure safety of women.

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ahead of the assembly elections next year, the BJP has been wallowing in a welter of ideas that has resurrected the debate on populism versus pragmatism, as it has to pander to two important but incompatible constituencies, of the freebie consuming masses and Bengaluru's heavy hitters craving for even roads, pristine lakes and unbroken power supply, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

'Whatever I have is because of India'

'Whatever I have is because of India'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'15, 17 years back we were not even in existence in the US. Today nearly 1/3 of prescriptions written comes from India.' 'India is showing that in a very competitive environment -- like the US and Europe -- our industry is doing very well.'

President's post above party politics: Kovind after filing nomination

President's post above party politics: Kovind after filing nomination

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The 71-year-old filed his nomination in front of NDA ministers and CMs.

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The firm has bought three choppers from Airbus.

The Leela reflects Gurgaon's rise

The Leela reflects Gurgaon's rise

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The interiors of The Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon have been carefully designed to reflect the city's evolution.

What's the best family health insurance?

What's the best family health insurance?

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a mediclaim policy checklist.

Why you must insure your smartphone

Why you must insure your smartphone

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The smartphone has become our buddy and we owe it a good insurance policy to ensure it's protected at all times, says Naval Goel

India facing leadership crisis: C K Prahalad

India facing leadership crisis: C K Prahalad

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

"There is no one who is willing to articulate a view of India and Indianness with clarity and force so that the country can come together and make the sacrifices needed to build a new India that the framers of the Constitution imagined," Prahalad said at the seventh Nani A Palkhivala Memorial Lecture in Mumbai.

Health care next big wave for start-up ecosystem: Ratan Tata

Health care next big wave for start-up ecosystem: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Ratan Tata said he continued to feel the need to support young entrepreneurs who were keen to unleash the Indian tiger.

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

There was a discussion on trade matters, market access, regulatory issues and barriers. Both leaders underlined the importance of free and fair trade

Modi, you have broken my heart

Modi, you have broken my heart

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

'What has hit me between the eyes is Modi's seeming utter contempt for public perception of the yogi being an unrepentant bigot who also carries the baggage of many criminal cases against him,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Would you work at a restaurant as Smriti once did?

Would you work at a restaurant as Smriti once did?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Would you work at a job like what Smriti Malhotra once did to earn a living, when you start off in life, rather than ask your parents for financial help? Do you think you would lose your self-respect if you cleaned tables at a restaurant or worked in a mall, as you worked your way upwards in your career?

State-run insurers asked to raise premiums

State-run insurers asked to raise premiums

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The finance ministry has asked state-run general insurers to increase premiums on health insurance, motor and other policies, and refrain from undercutting each other to get new business.

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.

Reliance Insurance bid for Air India causes stir

Reliance Insurance bid for Air India causes stir

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Public insurer New India Assurance has accused the troubled NACIL of flouting the tender norms for about Rs 45,000-crore (Rs 450 billion) insurance cover for Air India's fleet to favour a consortium led by an Anil Ambani group firm, which refuted the allegation.

A-I misled by Reliance on insurance deal, say PSUs

A-I misled by Reliance on insurance deal, say PSUs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Claim breach in procedure, demand probes; Reliance denies charge

The dud of a stink bomb

The dud of a stink bomb

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

By castigating the reforms themselves because of the remediable and reversible defaults here and there in carrying them out, Yashwant Sinha is throwing out the baby along with the bath water, says B S Raghavan.

For talks, Pak should commit to end terror: Rajnath

For talks, Pak should commit to end terror: Rajnath

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

He said the Modi government was trying to take forward the initiatives taken by previous governments.

Jan Dhan phase II: LIC, gen insurers asked to finalise products

Jan Dhan phase II: LIC, gen insurers asked to finalise products

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Ministry of Finance, Joint Secretary -- insurance, Anoop Wadhwa, had reviewed the progress of development of micro-insurance products at a meeting in the national Capital on Tuesday.

Revealed: 5 outcomes from Modi's Israel visit

Revealed: 5 outcomes from Modi's Israel visit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Israel is determined to take the bilateral engagement to a different level that goes beyond defence hardware and intelligence software. Kanchan Gupta reports exclusively from Tel Aviv for Rediff.com

Industry lauds PM's clear signals to make India mfg, export hub

Industry lauds PM's clear signals to make India mfg, export hub

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Echoing similar views, CII too said the Prime Minister has given high importance to manufacturing and investment.

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

On its 250th birthday, the Survey of India will send 30 mountaineers, armed with the most modern equipment, to measure the height of Mount Everest.

GST has transformed economy: PM in Mann Ki Baat

GST has transformed economy: PM in Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

He said it was not only a tax reform but 'is a measure that lends strength to the new culture of honesty'.

Adidas ex-MD seeks Rs 127-mn dues, Rs 150-mn damages

Adidas ex-MD seeks Rs 127-mn dues, Rs 150-mn damages

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The battle between German sportswear giant Adidas AG and its former managing director in India Subhinder Singh Prem escalated on Thursday after he sent a legal notice to the company and its CEO Herbert Hainer.

GIFT City expects relief from the companies law

GIFT City expects relief from the companies law

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The GIFT City management is in talks with Hong Kong, London, and Singapore arbitration centres

Insurance to see rapid growth, consolidation inevitable: Panel

Insurance to see rapid growth, consolidation inevitable: Panel

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

But, neither were the big companies interested in growing inorganically nor were the smaller ones ready to offer themselves for sale.

Why do we pay taxes, Mr Modi?

Why do we pay taxes, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'If governments choose to spend our money on cow meat detection kits or hugely expensive statues, it is also a form of corruption.' 'A betrayal of our hopes and aspirations,' says Amit Mehra.

Why India must LISTEN to this man

Why India must LISTEN to this man

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

'Learning by doing is in our genes.' 'We are applying the wrong method by making our children sit in a classroom for eight hours, listening to someone talk.'

Deoband MLA: How I won a 50% Muslim seat

Deoband MLA: How I won a 50% Muslim seat

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

'Educated Muslim women overwhelmingly voted for me because of Modiji's stand on triple talaq.'

'Address to US Congress big opportunity for Modi'

'Address to US Congress big opportunity for Modi'

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'This is going to be an opportunity to hear from the prime minister of the new India and the progress made in the last two years of the growing cooperation between the US and India in several areas, including areas that would have seemed implausible a few years ago.' US Congressman Ed Royce, who led the campaign to have Prime Minister Modi address a joint session of Congress, speaks to Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.

Modi using development as buzzword to mask communal agenda: Sonia

Modi using development as buzzword to mask communal agenda: Sonia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

She lamented the fact that people were being viciously attacked for holding different beliefs in the "prevalent atmosphere of intolerance".

Pay 92 paise for Rs 10-lakh train travel insurance

Pay 92 paise for Rs 10-lakh train travel insurance

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Apart from rail mishaps, the coverage would take care of terrorist attacks and accidental fall of a passenger from a train and normal accidents, riots, robbery and dacoity

R-Day musings: Why India needs to behave like an elephant

R-Day musings: Why India needs to behave like an elephant

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

'An elephant has to behave like an elephant and not shy away from confronting the jackals,' argues Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale.

After mall joint venture, Xander bets big on India

After mall joint venture, Xander bets big on India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

To invest $1 bn in realty sector, mulls new funds; has done exits worth Rs 8,000 crore, says founder

Cashless insurance back in private hospitals

Cashless insurance back in private hospitals

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Rates fixed by New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance, United India Insurance and National Insurance after long discussions have been agreed to by the corporate chains

Don't get disillusioned, support Modi: Ratan Tata

Don't get disillusioned, support Modi: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Ratan Tata on Friday asked it to give 'support and opportunity' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for delivering on his promises.

Govt mulls universal health insurance plan

Govt mulls universal health insurance plan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The states will be asked to tap the Centre's JAM trinity.

Kalam's funeral to take place in Rameswaram on Thursday

Kalam's funeral to take place in Rameswaram on Thursday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The funeral of late former President A P J Abdul Kalam will be held in Rameswaram, his birth place in Tamil Nadu, on July 30 with full military honours.