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eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

eBay and PayPal will be sharper and stronger, and more focused and competitive as leading, standalone companies in their respective markets.

The village chosen for the 'Babri Masjid'

The village chosen for the 'Babri Masjid'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Iqbal Ansari, one of the main plaintiffs who fought for the right of the community over the disputed land, says Muslims in Ayodhya won't be satisfied if the Sunni Waqf Board accepts the five acres in Dhannipur.

Black money: SIT to discuss new names today

Black money: SIT to discuss new names today

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Special Investigation Team on black money will hold a meeting.

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

India may adopt norms similar to the US Federal Reserve model, which regulates conglomerate-led banks in the country.

I-T woes? Seek redressal through 'e-nivaran'

I-T woes? Seek redressal through 'e-nivaran'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The one-page form will mandatorily seek the taxpayers name.

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

PSU banks get more funds for loans

PSU banks get more funds for loans

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The decision to increase the quantum of capital infusion was taken at a meeting between Finance Minister P Chidambaram, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram in New Delhi.

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

P P Chaudhary the newly-appointed minister of state for corporate affairs, is monitoring and coordinating actions against shell companies.

What govt can do with Rs 176,000 cr transfer from RBI

What govt can do with Rs 176,000 cr transfer from RBI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The windfall from RBI may be used to trim borrowing, help fund Rs 3.3 lakh crore capex plan, capitalise banks and provide fiscal stimulus to some stressed sectors, experts and economists said.

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

With no payments coming in, HAL for the first time ever taken a bank loan of Rs 7.81 billion.

IMA asks BCCI, ICC to consider pollution levels before deciding match venue

IMA asks BCCI, ICC to consider pollution levels before deciding match venue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'They did the right thing if they were protesting against it. Medically there was no reason to continue the match; it must have been taken off'

Barca income to exceed 500 million euros for first time

Barca income to exceed 500 million euros for first time

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Barcelona's revenue is projected to rise to 509 million euros this season, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday, making the club only the second to cross the half-billion threshold after arch rivals Real Madrid.

BJP insulates top brass from Bihar backlash

BJP insulates top brass from Bihar backlash

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Protecting the leadership from any attack, the Bharatiya Janata Party has ruled out holding anyone responsible for the rout in the Bihar assembly elections and rejected criticism even from within that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's quota remarks was one of the major reasons for the defeat.

She is training students for the armed forces

She is training students for the armed forces

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Cracking the exam is 99 per cent hard work and persistence and maybe 1 per cent luck.'

Corporate debt restructuring cases to come under scanner

Corporate debt restructuring cases to come under scanner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The government is set to carry out a performance review of companies that have opted for corporate debt restructuring (CDR).

Rajan bats for more freedom to state-run banks

Rajan bats for more freedom to state-run banks

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The government's step to curtail fiscal deficit is helping the central bank's monetary policy, Rajan said.

Soccer Extras: Guardiola looking forward to fifth season with City

Soccer Extras: Guardiola looking forward to fifth season with City

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Move away from fixed tax targets: Shome

Move away from fixed tax targets: Shome

Rediff.com6 May 2014

A tax reforms panel, headed by finance minister's advisor Parthasarathi Shome, is considering moving away from setting fixed tax-collection targets and linking these with the changing economic scenario during the year.

DefMin sacks 13 officers for 'non-performance'

DefMin sacks 13 officers for 'non-performance'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Action has been taken according to a memorandum that requires 'periodic review of performance of government servants'.

Sports Minister's big achievement

Sports Minister's big achievement

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, on Monday, said bringing the BCCI under the ambit of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is one of his biggest achievements since assuming his new office three months ago.

India to provide info on US tax evaders

India to provide info on US tax evaders

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The US has been widely criticised for using pressure tactics to secure information from other countries, without reciprocity.

'Punjab will burn': Amarinder opposes SYL canal

'Punjab will burn': Amarinder opposes SYL canal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

SYL has been a contentious issue between the two states with the Punjab portion of the canal still incomplete.

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Will Ravi Shastri be retained or will the BCCI opt for a new face?

ICC allocates $135m for Champions Trophy leave BCCI fuming

ICC allocates $135m for Champions Trophy leave BCCI fuming

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has expressed its reservations with the International Cricket Council's decision to earmark a budget of $135 million (approx) as the organisational cost for Champions Trophy scheduled in the United Kingdom from June 1-18, next year.

SBI launches Rs 7,350 cr stressed fund with US firm Brookfield

SBI launches Rs 7,350 cr stressed fund with US firm Brookfield

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

SBI has been reeling under a mountain of bad loans for the past few years as the key sectors in the economy are faltering.

Govt cuts import tariff value on gold, silver

Govt cuts import tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The government on Tuesday cut the import tariff value on gold and silver to $396 per 10 gram and $575 per kg, taking into account weak global trends.

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The pitch and outfield of Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain has been officially rated "poor" by the ICC following the recent Test between India and the West Indies, which saw more than four-and-a-half days' play being lost because of poor drainage facilities.

Govt looking at criteria for fraud reporting by auditors

Govt looking at criteria for fraud reporting by auditors

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Under the Companies Act, 2013, auditors have the responsibility of reporting frauds, at entities being audited by them.

After Bailey's reprieve should India embrace the DRS?

After Bailey's reprieve should India embrace the DRS?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

India's reluctance to accept the Decision Review System in its current form has cost them what would have been a crucial, match-changing wicket in their loss to Australia at the WACA Ground on Tuesday. The home side were in trouble at 2-21 in the fifth over chasing 310 for victory when debutant quick Barinder Sran and India's fielders appealed for a leg-side catch from George Bailey's first ball. A muted appeal from captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni may have contributed to the not out decision from umpire Richard Kettleborough, but replays showed a clear deflection from Bailey's glove.

New deal with Subhash Chandra gives lenders more control over Zee

New deal with Subhash Chandra gives lenders more control over Zee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Zee and its lenders had decided to enter into an agreement to not offload the pledged shares amid a sharp slide in the prices of the underlying securities during end-Janury. The terms give the lenders a greater say, upside benefit from the proposed strategic sale, more cover and personal guarantee.

IIP numbers disappointing, recovery volatile: Raghuram Rajan

IIP numbers disappointing, recovery volatile: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

The industrial output for the third month in a row remained in the negative territory, contracting 1.5% in January

The Mystery of Rising FDI as GDP Slumps

The Mystery of Rising FDI as GDP Slumps

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'An explanation perhaps lies in the culture of revisions that has grown deep roots in the government data collection system,' notes A K Bhattacharya.

'ICC revamp is entirely motivated by money'

'ICC revamp is entirely motivated by money'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Lord Harry Woolf, the former judge whose review of the ICC's governance structure was rejected, has lambasted the proposed revamp of the body which would cede executive decision-making to India, Australia and England, calling the controversial plan a 'retrograde step'.

Why more changes are likely in bankruptcy law

Why more changes are likely in bankruptcy law

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas said the issue is how the interests of stakeholders are to be balanced

Sebi tightens norms to check money laundering, terror funding

Sebi tightens norms to check money laundering, terror funding

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The market intermediaries have also been told to appoint designated directors to ensure compliance with new norms, who would face penal action for any lapses.

What RBI could do to help exporters

What RBI could do to help exporters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

RBI should monitor export credit offtake and how well banks implement its instruction.

Sitharaman must not let PMO run her ship

Sitharaman must not let PMO run her ship

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Nirmala Sitharaman has a God given opportunity to orchestrate a transformation in India's defence capabilities. One hopes she has her own counsel and does not overly let the PMO run her ship, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Review: Azhar is a bland, badly-set souffl of Bollywood tropes without a soul

Review: Azhar is a bland, badly-set souffl of Bollywood tropes without a soul

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Who was Mohammad Azharuddin? More crucially, *what* was he? Those are precisely the questions that, as the end credits roll after 132 minutes of run-time, remain unanswered, feels Prem Panicker.

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

From teaching to YouTube, these ideas will help students chase their dreams early on.

Madras HC stays CIC's notice to BCCI over RTI Act

Madras HC stays CIC's notice to BCCI over RTI Act

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Madras High Court has stayed the Central Information Commissioner's (CIC) proceedings on declaring the Board of Control for Cricket in India as a public authority under the RTI Act.