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Dance Rani dance!

Dance Rani dance!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

P-notes investments continue to drop; hit fresh low at Rs 83,688 crore

P-notes investments continue to drop; hit fresh low at Rs 83,688 crore

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Of the total investments made last month, P-note holdings in equities were at Rs 61,786 crore and the remaining in debt and derivatives markets.

After Gujarat 'snub', UP to host own Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

After Gujarat 'snub', UP to host own Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Upset over removal of 'UP Rising' posters at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh government has planned to organise a Diaspora conclave of its own for the first time next month to woo investors and associate NRIs in development of the state.

Aadhaar may be brought under IT & Communications ministry

Aadhaar may be brought under IT & Communications ministry

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The ministry, under Ravi Shankar Prasad, will soon prepare a Cabinet note for bringing Aadhaar under its administrative jurisdiction.

Narendra Modi defines secularism at PBD meet

Narendra Modi defines secularism at PBD meet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

"A lot of people in this country have given different definitions of secularism. I too have a right to give my own definition," Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said at a session of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Delhi on Sunday, while replying to a query by New Yorker Sanjay Sinha."For me the definition of secularism is very simple: India first. That's it," Modi said, getting a huge round of applause from the NRIs.

K Sera defers share issue

K Sera defers share issue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

K Sera Sera Productions Ltd said it proposed issue of 80,00,000 equity shares on a preferential basis to strategic investors and NRIs.

Finally some good news! Daily ATM withdrawal limit hiked to Rs 10,000

Finally some good news! Daily ATM withdrawal limit hiked to Rs 10,000

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The limit on withdrawal from current accounts has been enhanced to Rs 100,000 per week.

Realtors seek rationalisation of FSI, tax sops

Realtors seek rationalisation of FSI, tax sops

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

They want FSI to be in line with export benefits for the sale of residential properties to NRIs and foreigners.

Modi inaugurates India's first international exchange

Modi inaugurates India's first international exchange

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

INX will trade initially in equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives including index and stocks

Coronavirus: 'These are strange times'

Coronavirus: 'These are strange times'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Some refused to kiss each other on the cheek, as is customary in France while, others couldn't care less.'

NRI bank accounts: Some facts

NRI bank accounts: Some facts

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Banking laws for NRIs allow for the following deposit schemes, or simply put, accounts with authorized dealers -- banks and financial institutions authorized by Reserve Bank of India to deal in foreign exchange -- to be maintained in Indian rupees and in foreign currency.

Tere Bin Laden: A brilliant satire

Tere Bin Laden: A brilliant satire

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Tere Bin Laden is free of drama and emotion. And it works.

P-note investments dip to 9-year low of Rs 1 lakh crore

P-note investments dip to 9-year low of Rs 1 lakh crore

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Of the total investments made last month, P-note holdings in equities were at Rs 72,321 crore and the remaining in debt and derivatives markets.

Use unaccounted money for infra growth: IIF

Use unaccounted money for infra growth: IIF

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

'A proper system needs to be introduced to regularise unaccounted money in India or abroad for being used for the country's economic and infrastructural growth,' the IndusInd International Federation said in a pre-Budget memorandum to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. The IIF also suggested that the country needs to take up electoral reforms. The NRIs favoured state funding of elections and stopping the 'flow of money into the parallel economy.'

Rani Mukerji to judge reality show

Rani Mukerji to judge reality show

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The Dil Bole Hadippa actress has been confirmed as the second judge of Dance Premier League after Madhuri backed out.

Laws that regulate black money in India

Laws that regulate black money in India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

If any foreign account holder violates Indian laws, tax authorities can enforce repatriation of funds.

'The middle class has a selfish attitude'

'The middle class has a selfish attitude'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Oh god, these workers will now spread the virus! Their only concern was to think about themselves.' 'The middle class was only concerned with flattening the curve of coronavirus and they were not bothered about how these workers live in one room with 10 people or 20 people.'

'Only positivity can keep us going'

'Only positivity can keep us going'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'While we are all trying to stay indoors and help flatten the curve, all recruitment processes have been put on hold and I am unable to find a job for myself.'

Budget brings hope and change: Hindujas

Budget brings hope and change: Hindujas

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The group chairman Srichand P Hinduja said in that finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has presented a 'confidence - building Budget of hope and change with focus on all inclusive growth.

Meet the coolest and sweetest chief minister of India

Meet the coolest and sweetest chief minister of India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Many of the more than 500 overseas Indians, who attended the dinner party hosted by Dixit were completely floored by her graciousness, humility, elegance, composure and the hospitality.

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Pranab Mukherjee's stewardship of the economy will stand out as much for the manner in which he managed controversies as for creating quite a few of them, says A K Bhattacharya.

HDFC cuts home loan rate; EMIs to come down

HDFC cuts home loan rate; EMIs to come down

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

It has been decided to reduce home loan rate by 20 basis points.

PPF closes, NSC gets encashed if holder status changes to NRI

PPF closes, NSC gets encashed if holder status changes to NRI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Such holders will earn only post office savings account rate of 4 per cent and not the higher rate on those instruments when the status was one of resident.

Are you ready for Rani, the judge?

Are you ready for Rani, the judge?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The actress is all set to judge contestants on the new reality show, Dance Premier League.

No economic crisis in India, says PM Singh

No economic crisis in India, says PM Singh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spoke to mediapersons about a number of crucial issues after the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. Here is the transcript:

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Six important questions about the new pension scheme

Six important questions about the new pension scheme

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Here are the answers to six most relevant questions you MUST know about the New Pension Scheme.

Avoid Black Dahlia

Avoid Black Dahlia

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Black Dahlia, directed by Babu Raj is a replica of Chintamani Kolacase. The Malayalam film is nothing but a showcase for Babu Raj's wife Vani Vishvanath.

'Will my wedding gift be taxed?'

'Will my wedding gift be taxed?'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'When a gift is received in cash, it is likely to be questioned, and your father may need to explain its source.'

Swine flu reported in India: Reports

Swine flu reported in India: Reports

Rediff.com2 May 2009

A suspected case of swine flu has been reported in New Delhi. Unconfirmed reports say that the flu was detected on passengers who came from the United States. Details are awaited.

'My friend was hiding under two corpses'

'My friend was hiding under two corpses'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Bhairavi Goswami on how she closely missed being held hostage in Trident hotel, even as her friends were not as lucky.

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'The fact that housing units worth a whopping Rs 4.5 lakh crore in top seven cities are stuck under various stages of non-completion indicates that there is a dire need to create stress-asset fund which will help bail out lakhs of distressed homebuyers,' says Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Property Consultants, a real estate services company.

Before Raju, there was Dharma Teja

Before Raju, there was Dharma Teja

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Long before former Satyam chairman B Ramalinga Raju admitted to a fraud of gigantic proportions, there was the Indian shipping magnate Dharma Teja who defrauded the Indian government by creating a hollow business empire and living off it. He was jailed for seven years and died soon after his release.

First Look: Rahman auditions young desis

First Look: Rahman auditions young desis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The famed composer seeks out some NRI performers for his concerts.

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Virtual is the new Ritual and my mind often wonders: Did it have to take a microscopic inert organism to bring families closer?'

IIMs go slow on foreign student admissions

IIMs go slow on foreign student admissions

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Lack of adequate infrastructure major drawback.

'No scope for IT industry in Tamil Nadu'

'No scope for IT industry in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Tamil Nadu, the country's third largest IT services exporter, on Friday said it no longer needed investments in the sector and instead asked non-resident Indians to pump in money in manufacturing, be it even for brick kilns.

HDFC cuts rate for existing, new customers

HDFC cuts rate for existing, new customers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Housing lender HDFC Ltd has cut retail prime lending rate by 50 basis points.

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Those taking up a job abroad should notify their bank about the change in status and open appropriate NRI accounts

Rel Money eyes 1 lakh customers in UAE

Rel Money eyes 1 lakh customers in UAE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Reliance Money has launched its UAE arm and plans to tap 1 lakh customers there.