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ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The allegations of DDT evasion is connected to some transactions the Indian entity has made while buying shares of the company from the Mauritius and US companies of Cognizant.

GSTN: 'There's no system free of glitches'

GSTN: 'There's no system free of glitches'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

'One way to deal with these is to address these quickly and have rapid reaction teams in New Delhi, the state capitals and wherever possible.'

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'At a time when the economy is depressed, a pandemic is raging, and the Chinese are making noises on the border, the NRC could be resuscitated.'

Daniel Day-Lewis: The burning actor rushes to his bubble bath

Daniel Day-Lewis: The burning actor rushes to his bubble bath

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The key to every Daniel Day-Lewis performance was a big theme and a thousand details. And in the final phase of his acting career, says Sreehari Nair, America became his big theme, and the details... well, he just popped them out like waffles.

RTI Act remains in limbo for securities market

RTI Act remains in limbo for securities market

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Stay orders keep law out of citizen access even years after CIC rulings on opening market institutions to scrutiny

How Amrapali's Anil Sharma had a great fall

How Amrapali's Anil Sharma had a great fall

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Cut to 2019, and his name evokes grief and anger among more than 40,000 homebuyers who are fighting for the keys to their flats, which they should have rightfully got more than seven years back.

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It is not every day that one of the planet's richest men is arrested by his government.

Plan panel objects to govt funding for India Post bank

Plan panel objects to govt funding for India Post bank

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The DoP has moved a Cabinet note for the government to provide Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) as initial capital to India Post towards starting a bank.

It's fiscal! Centre-state ties to undergo drastic change

It's fiscal! Centre-state ties to undergo drastic change

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

There will be a dramatic alteration in the role the Centre and the states will play to shape India's fiscal and economic destiny, report Nitin Sethi and Ishan Bakshi.

What PMO will do for affordable housing

What PMO will do for affordable housing

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Realty players want single window clearance for all affordable projects, reports Karan Choudhury.

Future looks bright for China's new Silk Road

Future looks bright for China's new Silk Road

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

This new Silk Road has the potential to once again have a lasting impact on the commerce and culture of this region for generations to come

What Modi may do in 2020

What Modi may do in 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'The brutal violence of the UP government's first response to the anti-CAA protests suggests that the BJP will test drive the NPR/NRC in UP, where it has both a massive majority in the assembly and a chief minister whose instinct for Hindutva extremism and whose appetite for punitive policing allows a prime minister as darkly majoritarian as Modi to appear statesman-like,' notes Mukul Kesavan.

Tesla puts pedal to the metal, 500,000 cars planned in 2018

Tesla puts pedal to the metal, 500,000 cars planned in 2018

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Tesla, which produces the luxury Model S sedan and Model X sport utility vehicle, aims to become a high-volume automaker in a matter of years

Coronavirus blow for other parties, it's AIADMK vs DMK in 2021

Coronavirus blow for other parties, it's AIADMK vs DMK in 2021

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The Tamil Nadu voter may not be in the mood to test new talent, not when the state and the people are going through unprecedented and unanticipated crises, of which coronavirus is only the first. All of it boils down to an election between the ruling AIADMK and the Opposition DMK next year, with small-timers, had-been parties and promised parties left on the sidelines, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Anil Ambani gears up to fight the telecom battle

Anil Ambani gears up to fight the telecom battle

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Reliance Communications could become a much more formidable opponent.

Disagree with other views but don't mock citizen's dignity: Prez Kovind

Disagree with other views but don't mock citizen's dignity: Prez Kovind

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In his first Republic Day-eve address to the nation, the President also said that institutions should be "disciplined and morally upright", adding they are always "more important" than the individuals in office. The institutions should also respect their "fraternal relationship" with other institutions, he added.

Rajan puts rupee convertibility back on agenda

Rajan puts rupee convertibility back on agenda

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The convertibility is RBI Governor's 'next big ambitious goal'.

Violence mars Bengaluru's business-friendly image

Violence mars Bengaluru's business-friendly image

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Most technology companies such as Infosys and Wipro, multinationals such as Amazon and IBM, and start-ups such as Flipkart have made the city their home thanks to its salubrious climate, cosmopolitan culture, and the ability to get talent locally

'We stayed away from corporate loans, focus is back on retail'

'We stayed away from corporate loans, focus is back on retail'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

V G Mathew, managing director and chief executive officer of South Indian Bank speaks to Gireesh Babu, about demonetisation impact, rights issue and future plans.

I-T raids on K'taka minister continue for 2nd day, Rs 15cr cash seized

I-T raids on K'taka minister continue for 2nd day, Rs 15cr cash seized

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

About Rs 8.33 crore cash has been seized from Delhi, Rs 2.5 from Bengaluru and Rs 60 lakh from Mysuru till now, a senior official said.

Rs 1 lakh crore: Biyani's target for 2020-21

Rs 1 lakh crore: Biyani's target for 2020-21

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

He's betting big on small stores to help him reach 10 million households by FY21, report Abhineet Kumar and Raghavendra Kamath.

Markets end lower amid volatility

Markets end lower amid volatility

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The broader markets also ended lower in line with the benchmark indices

Payment banks cannot launch other financial operations

Payment banks cannot launch other financial operations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Focus to be on unbanked areas; initial capital is set at Rs 100 crore; India Post can apply.

UP police goes hi-tech; deploys drones for crime fighting

UP police goes hi-tech; deploys drones for crime fighting

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

In his bid to transform Uttar Pradesh's 'poor law and order' image, Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sought to showcase how the tech-savvy chief minister in him was out to use technology to control the unabated crime in Lucknow.

Markets back to August 2014: What should you do

Markets back to August 2014: What should you do

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

On Wednesday, FIIs sold shares worth Rs 1,573 crore.

New real estate law strikes fear among builders

New real estate law strikes fear among builders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

New law could pose challenges of cost escalation, increased paperwork, fear developers.

Budget 2019: Govt to tighten screws on tax avoidance

Budget 2019: Govt to tighten screws on tax avoidance

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'The government believes there is still significant scope to bring more people under the tax net and collect the right amount of taxes, in cases where taxpayers are underpaying,' says Kuldip Kumar, partner and leader personal tax, PwC.

Women, CNG cars, VIPs exempted, not me: Kejriwal on odd-even scheme

Women, CNG cars, VIPs exempted, not me: Kejriwal on odd-even scheme

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Delhi CM said a fine of Rs 2,000 will be imposed for those violating the rules during those 15 days.

BJP behaving like a hundred Hitlers, says Mamata

BJP behaving like a hundred Hitlers, says Mamata

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The West Bengal CM also said that she wasn't averse to working with the Congress and expressed confidence that a grand alliance of opposition parties is possible.

How small banks will boost financial literacy

How small banks will boost financial literacy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Even today, many MFIs already distribute pension and micro insurance products to low-income households.

Why LIC buying 30% of IDBI Bank is bad news

Why LIC buying 30% of IDBI Bank is bad news

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'LIC's proposed investment will come out of what is technically called the 'policyholders funds'.' 'As the name implies, these monies belong to policyholders; that is, you, me and 25 crore others who have taken a total of 30 crore policies from LIC.' 'It is not the government's or LIC's money to play poker with,' says S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

Sensex holds 25,600 amid choppy trade; auto, aviation fly high

Sensex holds 25,600 amid choppy trade; auto, aviation fly high

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

All sectoral indices, led by realty, PSU, oil & gas and banking, were in positive zone with gains of up to 1.25 per cent.

The 'manufacturing nationalism' of Modi and Trump

The 'manufacturing nationalism' of Modi and Trump

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Both have made factory jobs the centre of their economic agendas. Kanika Datta explains the practical limits to their ambitions.

Why big firms are left out of on-tap bank licence

Why big firms are left out of on-tap bank licence

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Criterion for corporates will effectively rule out entry for business houses.

Delhi HC bans 'hazardous' erickshaws from city roads

Delhi HC bans 'hazardous' erickshaws from city roads

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The Delhi high court on Thursday directed the city government to stop erickshaws from plying on the roads of the national capital "as of now". "Stop it as of now," a bench of justices B D Ahmed and S Mridul said, while observing that "unregulated plying of vehicles on Delhi roads is prima facie a hazard to other traffic on road as well as the citizens".

Body blow for special economic zones

Body blow for special economic zones

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The change in the latest Budget will impact the sale and rent of SEZ units of companies like Adani Port, which has large SEZs in Mundra.

Spend a little money, improve the value of your property

Spend a little money, improve the value of your property

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Launches and sales of house property have seen a continuous drop.

How Indian govt plans to use Jan Dhan accounts

How Indian govt plans to use Jan Dhan accounts

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The announcement comes on the first anniversary of the project.

Delhi assembly passes Jan Lokpal Bill

Delhi assembly passes Jan Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Delhi assembly on Friday passed the Janlokpal Bill, incorporating suggestions of Anna Hazare, which provides for an ombudsman with powers to act against any government functionary.

Maruti Suzuki's cash reserves swell by 28%

Maruti Suzuki's cash reserves swell by 28%

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The domestic car sales volume of the company is also growing at 15%