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Digital banking and its 4 BIG issues

Digital banking and its 4 BIG issues

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Digital services work best when the seller designs a system where default options are designed to help the buyer, says Debashis Basu.

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'

Oil spill in Bangladesh Sunderbans; India on high alert

Oil spill in Bangladesh Sunderbans; India on high alert

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

An ecological disaster is in the making in the Sunderbans, the world's largest mangrove forest spanning across the Indo-Bangla border, after an oil tanker collided with an empty cargo vessel. The incident spilled nearly 350 tonnes of oil into the Sela river, threatening the survival of multiple species of flora and fauna.

Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

Rediff.com30 May 2013

This is yet another large energy deal for Warren Buffett in the western United States.

Here's why Sony Xperia Z3 will beat iPhone 6 hollow

Here's why Sony Xperia Z3 will beat iPhone 6 hollow

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Pricing, durability, battery life, camera and magnetic charging are the five reasons why the Sony Xperia Z3 will fare better than Apple's latest, the iPhone 6.

Review: Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is a decent effort

Review: Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is a decent effort

Rediff.com2 May 2014

'The idea behind Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is to once again point out the futility of war as well as highlight why human comes before being. And Vijay Raaz accomplishes that to a reasonable extent in his first filmmaking effort,' says Sukanya Verma.

Flipkart arms pledge assets for Rs 1,400-cr credit

Flipkart arms pledge assets for Rs 1,400-cr credit

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

A combination of bank guarantees, letters of credit, buyer's credit for computer servers have been provided to the two local operational arms by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Deutsche Bank.

Why Bollywood is not growing

Why Bollywood is not growing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan now act in only about one film each year, and made money through advertisements and television.' 'This meant that many people, even if they had the money to spend on a movie and wanted to go, often had nothing available for them to watch.'

Police harassed me and obtained signed statements: Sreesanth

Police harassed me and obtained signed statements: Sreesanth

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Banned fast bowler Shantakumaran Sreesanth claimed innocence in a letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's disciplinary Committee and said his confession to Police in the spot-fixing saga was under duress.

PIX: Behind-the-scenes with Alia, Sonam, Sonakshi

PIX: Behind-the-scenes with Alia, Sonam, Sonakshi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

New York-based photographer Mark Bennington recently released his collection of beautiful photographs depicting the typical Bollywood life in a coffee table book called Living the Dream: The Life of the 'Bollywood' Actor.

Ki & Ka Review: Ace idea, average execution!

Ki & Ka Review: Ace idea, average execution!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Kareena Kapoor Khan proves what an asset she can be, writes Sukanya Verma

5 home loan lessons from Mahatma Gandhi

5 home loan lessons from Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Gandhiji inspired the nation to believe in their dream. He continues to be an inspiration to each one of us by making us believe in our dreams. Make that home loan work for you and don't give up till you sign on the dotted line for owning your dream home.

India blasts Pakistan after Sharif's UN speech; tells it to vacate PoK

India blasts Pakistan after Sharif's UN speech; tells it to vacate PoK

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Shortly after Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raked up Kashmir issue once again in his address at the UN General Assembly and termed his country as a victim of terrorism, India, in perhaps its harshest ever response, said de-militarising Kashmir was not the answer for achieving peace but "de-terrorising" Pakistan is.

Online health covers aren't for all

Online health covers aren't for all

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

First-time buyers advised to take offline route, so are those looking for specific feature or higher cover.

The break-up facelift

The break-up facelift

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Alarming but true: Cosmetic surgery to get back at an ex is not uncommon. Ranjita Ganesan explores brutal beauty trends like "revenge surgery" and "vampire facial".

The secret behind Lenovo's success

The secret behind Lenovo's success

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Chinese phone maker has ensured its two brands - Lenovo and Motorola - do not cannibalise into each other's share.

Do you believe in a rebound relationship?

Do you believe in a rebound relationship?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Not everyone has a spiteful side that awaits an opportunity of a break up to avenge a scorned ex-lover.

Investors beware: Watch out for what your broker is up to

Investors beware: Watch out for what your broker is up to

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

At the time of filling the KYC (Know Your Customer) documents (when joining), do not sign wherever you are asked to. In particular, look closely at the power of attorney (PoA) section, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

Fed rate hike: Why we should be worried

Fed rate hike: Why we should be worried

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Asian emerging market stock prices did see a bounce post Fed-talk.

Of clubbing and 'half policing' in Mamata's Bengal

Of clubbing and 'half policing' in Mamata's Bengal

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Mayank Mishra reports on how the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal has been extending patronage to the ruling party cadre.

Which way will Muslim votes go in Bengal?

Which way will Muslim votes go in Bengal?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

There is a section in the Muslim community in West Bengal that believes that the ruling TMC has not quite delivered on the promises it made.

SC disagrees with Centre that adultery law is needed to save marriages

SC disagrees with Centre that adultery law is needed to save marriages

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The bench said the law in question was only 'targetting' married women and not the men who can have relationships with unmarried women, widow and married women with the consent of their husbands.

Pregnancy FAQs: How to reduce labour pain

Pregnancy FAQs: How to reduce labour pain

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Do you know what's the safest and painless way to childbirth?

Nanny Terror in New York

Nanny Terror in New York

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

No theory would ever justify the public humiliation of the acting head of the consulate of a friendly country. Whatever be the eventual solution, grievous damage has been done to her personally and to the relations between the two countries, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Nila Vikhe Patil, Swedish politics' Indian star

Nila Vikhe Patil, Swedish politics' Indian star

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Her great grandfather began sugar co-operatives in Maharashtra. Her grandfather was an eight time MP. Her uncle is currently leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra assembly. Her cousin joined the BJP on Tuesday, March 12. Nila Vikhe Patil, who could one day become prime minister of Sweden, unravels her India connections in an e-mail interaction with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Post-Partition India's most remarkable railway project

Post-Partition India's most remarkable railway project

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Bibek Debroy highlights the importance of the Assam Rail Link Project.

'Always a challenge for EC to ensure free, fair polls in Bihar'

'Always a challenge for EC to ensure free, fair polls in Bihar'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'The Election Commission has to deal with money power, intimidation tactics and caste politics.'

Weinstein, Padmavati, women's jobs...

Weinstein, Padmavati, women's jobs...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'Now with many itchy-fingered ex-bosses being raked through the mud, their marriages ruined, their careers trashed, their finances hit, the inclination of many male hiring managers will be to hire fewer women,' believes Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Cities are not safe for girls'

'Cities are not safe for girls'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Pankhuri Awasthy discusses her new show Kya Kasoor Hai Amla Ka.

As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

While he has plenty of critics at home, Rajan is a favourite among foreign investors and has been credited for bringing inflation under control.

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Even before Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power in 2014, Subramanian Swamy was agitating for Rajan's removal.

Should Rohit, not Virat, lead India's World Cup team?

Should Rohit, not Virat, lead India's World Cup team?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'The past few weeks in England will be remembered as much for Kohli's skilled conquest of his English demons as they will be for his dreadful reading of pitches, curious selection choices, sporadic tactical lapses, and overall inability to help his side cross the finish line,' notes Dhruv Munjal.

How to be a smart borrower

How to be a smart borrower

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Let not the smartness be confined only to your phone... Transfer it to borrowing too! Here's how

Pakistan still has 6 MILLION landmines, India third with 4 million

Pakistan still has 6 MILLION landmines, India third with 4 million

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Pakistan has the second-largest stockpile of anti-personnel landmines in the world, a report said.

Why the battle against Section 377 must continue!

Why the battle against Section 377 must continue!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

'No country has moved from bigotry to equality fast, and India, with its leisurely, elephant-like pace for the most non-controversial of things, will only take longer.'

'Let them make their own mistakes and learn from them'

'Let them make their own mistakes and learn from them'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Controlling and trying to make sure that things flow smoothly for their children comes naturally to parents, but one simply must know where to draw the line.

40 years ago and now: Not just germs, Dettol fights rivals too

40 years ago and now: Not just germs, Dettol fights rivals too

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Dettol came to India in 1932.

Varanasi: Clean ghats, unclean rivers

Varanasi: Clean ghats, unclean rivers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

The challenges authorities face in cleaning Ganga and other holy rivers in Varanasi.

6 best ways to save tax

6 best ways to save tax

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

A tax plan is not only to save taxes, it should also assist you in achieving your other financial goals such as buying a home, a car, children's education, retirement to name a few. Here are some top ways in which you could plan for your tax savings

Fearing defaults, banks rein in credit to jewellery firms

Fearing defaults, banks rein in credit to jewellery firms

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It was unclear how bankers were deciding which jewellers to support