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10 Things Yogi told The Hindu

10 Things Yogi told The Hindu

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'You cannot hide data of deaths'

Govt nominees likely on more Sebi panels

Govt nominees likely on more Sebi panels

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

While experts' views are divided, the move is aimed at improving the coordination between the government and the regulator.

Ashneer Grover and the BharatPe controversy: A blow-by-blow account

Ashneer Grover and the BharatPe controversy: A blow-by-blow account

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

"Yeh sab doglapan hai." With these words, Ashneer Grover not only called out an entrepreneur being hypocritical, but also shot to fame as a reality television star. It happened in the first few days of January, when the funded part of the start-up world needed some warm-up to get back to work, and inevitably Grover's antics on the show became a talking point. The Twitterati also debated whether it was unbecoming of a founder to diss a peer's business model with such abrasion. And hundreds of memes, with the dialogue set in various circumstances, flooded social media.

'Mourinho should have apologised...'

'Mourinho should have apologised...'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho should have apologised to former team doctor Eva Carneiro for his criticism of her, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has said.

WHO again asks China to regularly share real-time data on Covid situation

WHO again asks China to regularly share real-time data on Covid situation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The global health agency has asked Chinese health officials to share data on genetic sequencing, hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations.

Explained: Why shareholders are angry at promoter-directors' remuneration

Explained: Why shareholders are angry at promoter-directors' remuneration

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Earlier this month, Sobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor, part of the promoter group of Balaji Telefilms, faced shareholder ire when they failed to obtain the requisite votes on resolutions proposing pay increases for them. In recent months, several promoter-directors, including Siddharth Lal of Eicher Motors and Pawan Munjal of Hero MotoCorp, have faced similar situations. Clearly, large institutional shareholders - and public shareholders - are not taking kindly to promoter-directors upping their remuneration takeaways at a time when the prospects of business recovery are clouded by the anticipated third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Railway job seekers made to count trains, duped of crores

Railway job seekers made to count trains, duped of crores

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

They had been told that this was part of their training for positions of travel ticket examiner (TTE), traffic assistants and clerks, and each of them paid amounts ranging between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 24 lakh to get the jobs in the Railways, according to a complaint filed with the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW).

BharatPe: GST authorities expand probe

BharatPe: GST authorities expand probe

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

GST authorities have expanded the probe into alleged tax evasion by fintech firm BharatPe to include reported issuance of fake invoices by those close to the firm's ousted co-founder Ashneer Grover, an official said. GST authorities are now scrutinising BharatPe books of the last four years to see if bogus invoices were issued for services as well. BharatPe had stripped Grover and his wife Madhuri Jain of all positions after a preliminary report of an external audit commissioned by the fintech firm's board showed that the duo indulged in alleged misdeeds and financial irregularities.

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

There is confusion around the registration guidelines and the cut-off dates for acquiring the degrees.

Compulsory annual health checks proposed for workers

Compulsory annual health checks proposed for workers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

This will help employers keep a track of the diseases workers could suffer from while doing their jobs.

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

In a letter to the Business School community on Wednesday, Nohria said he will step down from the position of dean of the Harvard Business School (HBS) on June 30, 2020, after a decade in the role.

Govt may extend deadline for filing April's GST

Govt may extend deadline for filing April's GST

Rediff.com17 May 2022

As taxpayers face technical glitch on the GST portal, the government on Tuesday said it is considering extending the April tax payment deadline and has directed Infosys for early resolution of the problem. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said a technical glitch has been reported by Infosys in generation of April 2022 GSTR-2B and auto-population of GSTR-3B on portal. "Infosys has been directed by Govt for early resolution. Technical team is working to provide GSTR-2B & correct auto-populated GSTR-3B at the earliest," the CBIC tweeted.

Conflict complaint against Kapil Dev shot down

Conflict complaint against Kapil Dev shot down

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Jain had earlier rendered the complaint infructuous against Shantha Rangaswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad in December after they also stepped down from their multiple posts.

From flashy diamantaire to fugitive: Nirav Modi's long road to extradition

From flashy diamantaire to fugitive: Nirav Modi's long road to extradition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The diamond merchant wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank scam case, lost his legal battle against extradition as a UK judge ruled that he does have a case to answer before the Indian courts.

'I was keen to protect Cricket's GenNext'

'I was keen to protect Cricket's GenNext'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Sachin Tendulkar has found ways to remain engaged with the sport.

HR GURU: 'I work hard but don't get positive feedback'

HR GURU: 'I work hard but don't get positive feedback'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Have a candid discussion with your management and raise your concerns,' suggests HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member

Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'The Indian army is a professional army. They can handle such a situation'

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

HI congratulates Sreejesh for re-election to FIH Athletes Committee

HI congratulates Sreejesh for re-election to FIH Athletes Committee

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Sreejesh was re-elected as a member of the FIH Athletes' Committee during the virtual meeting of Executive Board.

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

What happens if China depreciates its currency. In that case, Chinese products will be cheaper and people will continue to buy their products: Abhijit Banerjee.

After revised sched, Windies to tour Bangladesh next month

After revised sched, Windies to tour Bangladesh next month

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The two Tests will be played from February 3 to 7 and February 11 to 15 in Chittagong and Dhaka respectively.

'Pakistan realises it is no longer business as usual'

'Pakistan realises it is no longer business as usual'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Their deteriorating economic and international situation is also responsible for being more reasonable.'

Govt admits to 'ideological differences' between BJP and PDP

Govt admits to 'ideological differences' between BJP and PDP

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Under attack over release of separatist Masarat Alam in Jammu and Kashmir, government on Monday admitted to "ideological differences" between the BJP and PDPand said it is ready to make any "sacrifice" for national integrity.

Future-RIL deal: Next phase of Bezos-Biyani battle to begin in Singapore

Future-RIL deal: Next phase of Bezos-Biyani battle to begin in Singapore

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The development of the constitution of the tribunal comes at a time when the Delhi high court in December 2020 refused to restrain Amazon from interfering in Future Retail's deal with Reliance Retail by writing to statutory authorities.

Fallout of PNB buying Audis for top bosses

Fallout of PNB buying Audis for top bosses

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The Centre has advised banks to make a 20 per cent reduction in expenditure related to non-core business activities, along with deferring "avoidable expenditure" on "purchase of staff cars", "refurbishment of guest houses" and on the interior decoration of administrative and back offices.

How dangerous is plastic packaging?

How dangerous is plastic packaging?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

After recognising its adverse health effects, the govt has now dismissed its own lab reports to conclude that the evidence against plastic is insufficient.

Six years of U K Sinha in Sebi

Six years of U K Sinha in Sebi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Sinha started his tenure at Sebi a bit shakily making people wonder if he'd complete his three years. Eventually, he went on to stay twice that long.

Madurai boy Anand Selvakesari is breaking the mould at Citigroup

Madurai boy Anand Selvakesari is breaking the mould at Citigroup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A career Citibanker, 'Selva' came into the spotlight as the person who rewired the financial behemoth's Indian retail operations.

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Battered by three decades of controversy, TMB looks back to the future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

June was a memorable month for the 101-year-old Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB). Last month, the Thoothukudi-based bank witnessed two new landmarks in a history in which the last three decades could easily qualify for a Kollywood blockbuster.

Mufti slapped with PSA for pro-separatist stand

Mufti slapped with PSA for pro-separatist stand

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

60-year-old Mehbooba Mufti had been under preventive detention since August 5 last year, when the Centre announced abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution granting a special status and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two union territories -- Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir.

SLC requests BCCI for scheduled series in July

SLC requests BCCI for scheduled series in July

Rediff.com15 May 2020

India is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka for three one-dayers and as many T20 internationals in June-July, which is currently under threat due to the global health crisis, which has infected over 40 lakh people globally and forced a cricket shutdown.

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'This election might be the most significant for the community and indicates the possibility of greater engagement.'

New selectors to be named by month-end

New selectors to be named by month-end

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly said the two replacements in the selection panel will be picked by the end of this month.

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar's story will sound familiar. Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he now delivers groceries and food for a mobile-based delivery app, in Delhi. Kumar, who started making deliveries last August, told Business Standard that he is working longer hours than his older salaried job as an RO repairman, and has no paid leaves or health insurance. Kumar is part of India's estimated 7.7 million-strong force of gig workers.

SC slams Centre over its casual approach on missing children

SC slams Centre over its casual approach on missing children

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The apex court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the Union women and child development ministry.

Will new BCCI boss Ganguly give selectors an extension?

Will new BCCI boss Ganguly give selectors an extension?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad, is nowhere close to completing its tenure as per the new BCCI constitution, but new Board president Sourav Ganguly will decide whether the panel will complete the mandated five years in office.

Their cup of woes spilleth over

Their cup of woes spilleth over

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Out of the 745 gardens in Assam, which accounts for over 55 per cent of total tea production, an alert has been sounded for 88 gardens, while for West Bengal, out of the 377 gardens, 65 have been cautioned.

'NSE is not just Chitra and Anand alone'

'NSE is not just Chitra and Anand alone'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'NSE has thousands of employees. It is their institution. So it's a dear family.' 'One should not hurt the morale of these people.'

I thought this is the end: Indian student shot in Kyiv

I thought this is the end: Indian student shot in Kyiv

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I request the embassy to evacuate me from here, provide me facilities like a wheelchair, help me with documentation'

Over 340 drugs to go off the shelves soon

Over 340 drugs to go off the shelves soon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Some of the popular brands that would be impacted include Phensedyl (Abbott), Tixylix (Abbott), Gluconorm PG (Lupin), Ascoril D (Glenmark), Solvin Cold (Ipca), D Cold Total (Paras Pharma).