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'Teaser rates are not good for banking industry'

'Teaser rates are not good for banking industry'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Anoop Pabby, managing director of Deutsche Postbank Home Finance Ltd, spoke to Atanu Kumar Das about the challenges faced by home finance companies and how profitability is linked to customer satisfaction.

NRIs, PIOs cannot open PPF accounts

NRIs, PIOs cannot open PPF accounts

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

GSR 592(E) states that all NRIs -- including PIO like your son -- are not eligible to open PPF accounts. The accounts opened prior to all these dates are allowed to run up to their maturity but no extension or renewal can be made.

Small arms with lethal power for India

Small arms with lethal power for India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Russia, a longstanding defense partner of India, is reportedly in talks with New Delhi for sale of small arms like sniper rifles, submachine guns and grenade launchers.

HDFC to acquire Apollo Munich Health Insurance for Rs 1,347 crore

HDFC to acquire Apollo Munich Health Insurance for Rs 1,347 crore

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The merged entity will have a combined market share of 6.4 per cent in the non-life insurance industry with 308 branches in the country. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and the entire process is expected to be completed in nine months.

Nepal parties to extend Constituent Assembly term

Nepal parties to extend Constituent Assembly term

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Nepal political parties on Friday night agreed to extend the term of Constituent Assembly by one year as part of a crucial deal under which Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal agreed to step down.

Mehsud, Qari Hussain alive: Taliban

Mehsud, Qari Hussain alive: Taliban

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

'First they claimed the death of Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone strike followed by Qari Hussain's killing. Such news has become a daily affair and no one believes such reports.'

Siemens makes India R&D hub

Siemens makes India R&D hub

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

It has 150 research and development locations in over 30 countries around the world, employing over 32,300 people.

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The Madras high court on Thursday expressed doubts over the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in response to a petition filed by a member of her party.

3G bounty to help govt cut borrowings: Montek

3G bounty to help govt cut borrowings: Montek

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The Rs 67,700-crore (Rs 677 billion) revenue boost from the auction of 3G spectrum licences will help the government reduce its borrowings in the current fiscal, Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said.

What LIC needs to do to turn IDBI Bank profitable

What LIC needs to do to turn IDBI Bank profitable

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

While IDBI Bank's 140 million customers and 1800-odd branches will come in handy for LIC to hawk insurance, the bank can use LIC's massive agent network to sell its retail loans. But if it is run the same way it had been in the past and LIC is a proxy of the government, then it has no future, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Novartis gets patent for cancer drug

Novartis gets patent for cancer drug

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Novartis markets Nilotinib globally as Tasigna, which is used as the second-line therapy for Gleevec-resistant patients in the case of chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Pillai knew of changes in Ishrat affidavit: Probe panel

Pillai knew of changes in Ishrat affidavit: Probe panel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The panel's claim assumes significance as it was Pillai, few months ago, who alleged that Chidambaram as home minister 'bypassed him' and had rewritten the affidavit.

WT20 stats: West Indies vs Ireland

WT20 stats: West Indies vs Ireland

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Statistical highlights of the second match in the T20 World Cup between the West Indies and Ireland, at Providence

National anthem in courts? No, says Supreme Court, dismisses plea

National anthem in courts? No, says Supreme Court, dismisses plea

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

A bench of justices Dipak Misra and Amitava Roy said it is not inclined to entertain the plea of BJP spokesperson Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay after Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi submitted that the petitioner should file a proper application.

Kiwis cruise to Taylor-made win over India

Kiwis cruise to Taylor-made win over India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Ross Taylor captained New Zealand a second time in the opening match of the tri-series against India at Dambulla. And the Black Caps thrashed their more fancied opponents by a whopping 200 runs.

Madani flays Kerala govt for his wife's arrest

Madani flays Kerala govt for his wife's arrest

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Controversial People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani has accused the Left Democratic Front government in Kerala of playing into the hands of the Opposition Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the case related to the arrest of his wife, Sufiya Madhani.

Tiger's troubles may be silver lining for sponsors

Tiger's troubles may be silver lining for sponsors

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Nike Inc, Adidas AG and other companies may cut their spending on sports sponsorships after the unrelenting media coverage of pro golfer Tiger Woods' marital infidelity, a Credit Suisse analyst said on Wednesday. Omar Saad said in a research note that Nike and other companies are being forced to rethink the effectiveness of the vast sums of money they spend on individual and team sponsorships.

When your cash is stuck with the I-T people

When your cash is stuck with the I-T people

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Since high technology fails to live up to the promise of speedy refunds, you must resort to the good, old letter-writing art.

Sauber secure entry for 2010 F1 season

Sauber secure entry for 2010 F1 season

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Swiss-based Sauber will take departed Toyota's place as Formula One's 13th team next season, the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement on Thursday.

UBS to cut 200 jobs in US brokerage unit

UBS to cut 200 jobs in US brokerage unit

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Attributing to people familiar with the development, The Wall Street Journal reported that UBS AG's brokerage unit in the US is laying off nearly 200 employees, including about 25 managing directors.

Madharasapattinam is worth a watch

Madharasapattinam is worth a watch

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Madharasapattinam is a splendid effort in CGI, but falters in the story department.

Why audit committees need strengthening

Why audit committees need strengthening

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Audit is being questioned by investors. Subhiksha is an example. In the case of Siemens India, institutional investors questioned the valuation in a deal involving the sale of Siemens Information Systems to German parent Siemens AG. This shows the low level of investor confidence in the corporate governance system. The audit committee mechanisms need strengthening.

First Drive: Audi A8L, the best money can buy

First Drive: Audi A8L, the best money can buy

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The Audi A8L's pricing is yet to be disclosed, but we believe it will be close to Rs 80 lakh.

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Fintechs need to behave with responsibility and transparency. A lot of mis-selling has been happening. Other issues have been plaguing the fledgling industry -- high interest rates, even higher processing fees, harsh collection process and, most critically, data leakage leading to rampant frauds, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'A bad year without India, China'

'A bad year without India, China'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

India and China are generating enough growth from within, says H Lienhard, President & CEO, Voith AG.

Setting up social media hub is like creating surveillance state: SC

Setting up social media hub is like creating surveillance state: SC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The top court said the government wants to tap citizens' WhatsApp messages and sought its response within two weeks.

HC stays probe into graft charge against Raje govt

HC stays probe into graft charge against Raje govt

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

The Rajasthan high court on Wednesday put a stay on a judicial commission probing corruption charges against the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state headed by Vasundhara Raje.

Nokia Siemens Networks may cut 5,760 jobs

Nokia Siemens Networks may cut 5,760 jobs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The company, a joint venture between Finnish cell phone maker Nokia and German conglomerate Siemens AG, is planning to bring down its annual operating expenses and production overheads by 500 million euros by the end of 2011.

Home ministry doubts intel inputs on terror strike

Home ministry doubts intel inputs on terror strike

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Defence intelligence agencies were in an awkward situation on Monday after the home ministry raised doubts over its alert of a possible Mumbai-type terror strike in the country being sounded allegedly without verifying the relevant inputs.

India retains top spot in gold consumption

India retains top spot in gold consumption

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

China was the only gold jewellery market to grow 6 per cent in 2009, according to the figures compiled by the organisation formed and funded by worlds leading gold mining companies.

Microsoft opens Windows 7 to re-charged PC growth

Microsoft opens Windows 7 to re-charged PC growth

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Pricing almost the same as Vista; cheaper for some editions.

Prakash bounced out of ATP Challenger

Prakash bounced out of ATP Challenger

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

India's singles challenge ended at the 425,000 ATP Challenger event IN Bergamo with the first round defeat of Prakash Amritraj.

Siemens to acquire Siemens Building Tech

Siemens to acquire Siemens Building Tech

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Siemens Ltd plans to acquire 100% stake in Siemens Buildings Technologies Pvt Ltd, from Siemens Building Technologies AG, Switzerland, for Rs 4.79 crore

Axis Bank inks largest ATM outsourcing deal

Axis Bank inks largest ATM outsourcing deal

Rediff.com17 May 2010

In what is the largest ATM outsourcing deal in the country, Axis Bank has entered into an agreement with two third-party service providers to increase its ATM count to more than 9,000 within the next 18 months.

A mask that can deactivate COVID-19

A mask that can deactivate COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'If people use the mask properly, we can confidently say that this is as protective as the best mask in the market.'<

Ola buys ticketing and commuting app Ridlr

Ola buys ticketing and commuting app Ridlr

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Ridlr will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANI Technologies, which owns Ola brand. Ridlr's team of 64 employees will now become a part of Ola.

NPT resolution not against India, Obama tells PM

NPT resolution not against India, Obama tells PM

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

United States President Barack Obama has assured Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the United Nations Security Council resolution asking non-Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty states to sign the proliferation treaty is not directed against India and that his country would fulfill all obligations with regard to the nuclear deal.

We failed to counter short-pitched stuff: Dhoni

We failed to counter short-pitched stuff: Dhoni

Rediff.com10 May 2010

India skipper MS Dhoni on Sunday said his batsmen were not equipped with proper technique to counter short-pitched balls as they lost their must-win rubber against West Indies in the T20 World Cup in Bridgetown, Barbados on Sunday.

Welcome to the Wild West, Tamil-style!

Welcome to the Wild West, Tamil-style!

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam is a homage to the Wild Wild West and works for the most part.

Umesh Yadav to replace injured Praveen Kumar

Umesh Yadav to replace injured Praveen Kumar

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Unheralded Vidarbha pacer Umesh Yadav will fly to the West Indies on Friday to replace Praveen Kumar, who was ruled out of the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup due to a side strain.