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Rs 1.72 lakh loan cheque dishonoured, bank rapped

Rs 1.72 lakh loan cheque dishonoured, bank rapped

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

New Delhi-based businessman Krishan Kumar Karnani had to cancel his order resulting in humiliation and loss of goodwill in the market as the bank's cheque of Rs 1,72,000 was dishonoured with remarks 'stop payment'. Karnani, who had approached the bank following an advertisement in the newspapers on August 21, 2000 for 'spot loan', was found eligible under the scheme.

PIX: Manchester Utd no match for City; Chelsea held

PIX: Manchester Utd no match for City; Chelsea held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Federal Bureau of Investigation director Christopher Wray on Thursday expressed concern that foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs), such as the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, may either launch or inspire large-scale attacks against the United States.

Jet fuel price hike: Air fares go up

Jet fuel price hike: Air fares go up

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Aviation industry sources said some of the airlines were also planning to consolidate their flight schedules, by cutting some flights to certain select destinations. Indian carriers were also focusing on getting their products to a global standard and consolidating their domestic market, the study also pointed out.

US plans to pay athletes to 'sabotage' Beijing Games?

US plans to pay athletes to 'sabotage' Beijing Games?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

China rejects allegations of human rights abuse and has repeatedly lashed out against the politicisation of the Games.

When Ex-Cricketer Met Ex-Spy

When Ex-Cricketer Met Ex-Spy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The day that Russia invaded Ukraine was the day Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan met Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Sujatha Gidla's scathing observations about Mahatma Gandhi and other highlights from Jaipur Literature Festival 2018.

Ansari sounds caution over 'imaginary practice of cultural nationalism'

Ansari sounds caution over 'imaginary practice of cultural nationalism'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Former vice president Hamid Ansari and four US lawmakers have expressed concern over the current human rights situation in India. They were speaking at a virtual panel discussion organised by the Indian American Muslim Council on Wednesday.

India abstains on Russian resolution against Ukraine at UNSC

India abstains on Russian resolution against Ukraine at UNSC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

India has abstained on yet another resolution involving Ukraine, this time a motion sponsored by Russia at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that sought to establish a commission to investigate claims by Moscow that the United States and Ukraine are carrying out 'military biological activities' in laboratories in Ukraine in violation of the biological weapons convention.

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

IIT Roorkee has so far seen the highest domestic salary rise Rs 80 lakh, up by a third from Rs 60 lakh last year.

Unsolicited calls: HC notice to Airtel

Unsolicited calls: HC notice to Airtel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

The Commission was critical of the fact that the information relating to subscribers, which was confidential and lying with mobile companies, was being passed on to telemarketing agencies without the users' consent.

Amcham expresses concern over arrest of Amway India CEO

Amcham expresses concern over arrest of Amway India CEO

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Amchem said that Amway is a direct selling FMCG company that uses multilevel marketing to sell its daily use products through independent distributors, instead of from a shop or a mall.

Indian Corporate Refugees Say 'Dasvidania' to Moscow

Indian Corporate Refugees Say 'Dasvidania' to Moscow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'If a stranger refuses to pet my Russian dog, what treatment can I expect for myself?'

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 yrs for foeticide

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 yrs for foeticide

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

A 33-year-old Indian-American woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States for female foeticide and child maltreatment of a dependent.

The 5 hottest lifestyle stocks

The 5 hottest lifestyle stocks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Since the bull run began in May 2003, the Sensex has gone up by 367%. The MoneyLIFE Index of lifestyle stocks has gone up by 507%. A major bull market for leisure, lifestyle and entertainment stocks has just begun.

Can India Afford To Frown At The Chinese?

Can India Afford To Frown At The Chinese?

Rediff.com20 May 2023

India would not be seen to be anything but rude with the Pakistanis. In the big picture, who is the bigger adversary right now? Who is the bigger pain in the neck? And who is it that is keeping more than 3,000 km of our borders active, throwing our military posture and deployments into imbalance? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Lack of hotel rooms: Bangalore tops list

Lack of hotel rooms: Bangalore tops list

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

A study has revealed that demand for hotel rooms will outstrip supply in 2008, in the Asia Pacific region. Bangalore is rated on top of the list of cities running short of hotel rooms.

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'From what evidence has come up, General Bajwa somehow managed to tell the Americans that I was anti-American.' 'And so, it [the plan to oust me] wasn't imported from there. It was exported from here to there.'

Current account deficit likely to narrow in 2023

Current account deficit likely to narrow in 2023

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Lead indicators suggest that domestic current account deficit (CAD) is likely to reduce in 2023, while macro-economic stability has received a boost from inflation being brought back to the official tolerance band, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) January 2023 Bulletin. "With the merchandise trade deficit reaching an all-time high of $83.5 billion in a quarter, and a rise in net outgo from the income account, the current account deficit increased to 4.4 per cent of GDP in Q2FY23," the State of the Economy article in the bulletin said. "It is noteworthy, however, that the CAD for Q1 was revised down from 2.8 per cent to 2.2 per cent on account of downward adjustment in Customs data.

SEC fines Citi, Amex, JP Morgan

SEC fines Citi, Amex, JP Morgan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

The US regulators on Wednesday fined Citigroup, American Express, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co and Putnam Investments a combined $81.25 million for failing to provide customers with necessary information about mutual funds.

Foreign banks want to be heard

Foreign banks want to be heard

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

India CEOs of 12 banks form pressure group within IBA.

I 4got mY PasswRD!

I 4got mY PasswRD!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

Indian millionaires' club expanding fast

Indian millionaires' club expanding fast

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Indian millionaires are growing in numbers and the population of individuals with liquid wealth of $1 million is expected to touch 1.1 million by 2009, says a survey by plastic card major American Express.

How to become a great CEO

How to become a great CEO

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

If you get stuck with business-as-usual, you get left behind.

Credit cards get multi-brand fix

Credit cards get multi-brand fix

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Luxury brands of the world unite

Luxury brands of the world unite

Rediff.com14 May 2007

In what could be the norm in the days to come, luxury brands that are available in India, including the ones mentioned above, are coming together to work in unison.

NGO gets $150,000 Amex grant

NGO gets $150,000 Amex grant

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

Cashless payments: quicker and safer

Cashless payments: quicker and safer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Now, RuPay cards will work offline too!

Now, RuPay cards will work offline too!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

RuPay National Common Mobility Card's offline wallet can be used to make ticket payments in transit, including in metros, cabs, etc, enabling automatic, quick, cashless payments.

Is your job too stressful?

Is your job too stressful?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Globalisation, BlackBerries and new performance pressure are making 70-hour work weeks routine. But is this tiring trend good for Corporate America?

Meeting with Dalai Lama violates Washington's commitment, China tells US

Meeting with Dalai Lama violates Washington's commitment, China tells US

Rediff.com19 May 2022

China on Thursday sharply criticised US special coordinator for Tibetan issues Uzra Zeya's meeting with the Dalai Lama and her visit to Dharamshala, saying it violated Washington's commitment that Tibet is part of China and it does not support Tibetan separatists.

CB Richard Ellis in Fortune 1000

CB Richard Ellis in Fortune 1000

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Credit cards to help you save money

Credit cards to help you save money

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Lesson 3: Work from home

Lesson 3: Work from home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Indians still enjoy low airfares

Indians still enjoy low airfares

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Air passengers in the Asia Pacific region continue to reap the benefits of the fare war unleashed by the world's leading airlines despite mounting cost of the aviation turbine fuel.

'No apologies': Biden on Putin 'can't remain in power' remark

'No apologies': Biden on Putin 'can't remain in power' remark

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'I was expressing the moral outrage I felt toward the way Putin is dealing ..., which is just brutality, half the children of Ukraine.'