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Sangh sets up panel to push 'saffronisation' of education

Sangh sets up panel to push 'saffronisation' of education

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

The Bharatiya Shiksha Niti Aayog will study the present education system and suggest corrective steps to make it Bharat-centric. G Sreedathan reports

Despite setbacks, India's reforms story is not over

Despite setbacks, India's reforms story is not over

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Local businesses are fretting over reform setbacks.

It's time BCCI is brought under RTI ambit: Bedi

It's time BCCI is brought under RTI ambit: Bedi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Hurt by Supreme Court's intervention in deciding the fate of BCCI president-in-exile N Srinivasan, former India captain Bishen Singh Bedi said it is time the "cricket board is brought under the RTI ambit".

'Kerala police urgently need education about the IPC'

'Kerala police urgently need education about the IPC'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'It is high time the government of Kerala stops appointing policemen without teaching them the IPC.'

The economy is shining but India needs to treat few dark spots

The economy is shining but India needs to treat few dark spots

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Across the board, demand would appear to be slacker than it should be if we are headed for a healthy recovery.

2015: A year of downsizing for foreign banks

2015: A year of downsizing for foreign banks

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Deutsche Bank could be the next to trim its retail operations.

Doing a SIP in stocks on your own? Beware!

Doing a SIP in stocks on your own? Beware!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Averaging works only in a portfolio which is what SIP helps you do. Averaging does not work in case of a single scrip. Here's why

Windies: 'Not as strong as we faced 10 years ago'

Windies: 'Not as strong as we faced 10 years ago'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

'The batsmen need to spend a lot of time at the wicket and wait for the right opportunity to score.' 'The bowlers have to be patient and build the pressure to force the batsmen into making mistakes.'

Jim Rogers: Indian government doesn't understand economics

Jim Rogers: Indian government doesn't understand economics

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

'I am not optimistic about the global economy for the next couple of years.'

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Indian Railways plans Rs 39,000 crores non-fare revenue. Via: Branding of trains. Vinyl-wrapping of Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Garib Raths. Moving billboards.

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Migrant workers are leaving Gujarat, PM Modi's home state, as they have no work.

10 reasons why India won't grow at 8% plus

10 reasons why India won't grow at 8% plus

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The prospects for strong, sustained economic reforms do not appear to be promising in India.

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Surat had bagged the fourth rank under the Smart Cities Mission based on its proposal.

Where do your old gadgets go?

Where do your old gadgets go?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

This is the story of a Bangalore-based startup that has been recycling e-waste. And why you should think twice before you throw away any of your electronic gadgets.

Gambhir, Pujara tons put India 'A' in command

Gambhir, Pujara tons put India 'A' in command

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Out-of-favour opener Gautam Gambhir cracked his first century in more than two years as India 'A' came up with a solid batting display to take firm control of the third unofficial Test against the West Indies 'A' in Hubli.

Start-ups: Here's how you must handle failures

Start-ups: Here's how you must handle failures

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Learn from your consumers. Fail fast. Pivot. Cash in on the VC wave. Raise money when you don't need it.

Slow moving insurance sector needs a push from the new Bill

Slow moving insurance sector needs a push from the new Bill

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The Bill will come up for discussion in the upcoming winter session of the Parliament.

BCCI slaps Rs 250 crore damages claim on WICB

BCCI slaps Rs 250 crore damages claim on WICB

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Left fuming by the West Indian cricketers' mid-series pullout due to a pay dispute with their Board, the BCCI has slapped a damages claim to the tune of Rs 250 crore ($42 million) on the WICB.

Fears for tough penalties grow as India cleans up business

Fears for tough penalties grow as India cleans up business

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Cleaning up India's grubby business climate is top of the agenda for both regulators and the government.

Food inflation under control, efforts on to tackle price rise: FM

Food inflation under control, efforts on to tackle price rise: FM

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Benchmark 10-year bond yields hit a 13-month peak as bond traders priced in more aggressive monetary easing next year.

'My career had more quality than quantity'

'My career had more quality than quantity'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'It's like sometimes you go to a top restaurant and order a dish, the food quantity might be less, but if the quality and taste is good, then it leaves a mark forever.' 'As far as my career is concerned, I think I delivered quality.' 'I last played for India in 2006, but even today when people meet me they remember Kaif as the best fielder who could take some amazing catches, get run outs and save runs on the field.'

The notorious Memons of Mumbai behind the '93 blasts

The notorious Memons of Mumbai behind the '93 blasts

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The following are the members of the Memon family who faced trial.

Ten money tips every woman must know

Ten money tips every woman must know

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

A woman can do many wonderful things if she wishes to, and one of them is to grow her money.

Domestic workers need more protection in India

Domestic workers need more protection in India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

From mistreatment, sexual harassment to low wages, domestic workers are in a poor state in India with hardly any legal protections, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

India's 10 riskiest cities, Mumbai tops in terrorism threat

India's 10 riskiest cities, Mumbai tops in terrorism threat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

India's 10 biggest cities face a whopping $179.8 billion (Rs 11.9 lakh crore) risk from a series of threats over the next decade.

How the ISI tried to erase the traces of 26/11

How the ISI tried to erase the traces of 26/11

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'An operation such as the Mumbai attacks, which needed expert technical assessment, money and time to prepare, could not have been carried out without the knowledge of the ISI's leadership.'

Urban poor's problems a big challenge before new government

Urban poor's problems a big challenge before new government

Rediff.com6 May 2014

During April-February, the index of industrial production, a measure of factory activity, declined 0.1 per cent compared with a 0.9 per cent growth in the corresponding period of 2012-13.

The story of Kimsuk Krishna Sinha's tough fight against DLF

The story of Kimsuk Krishna Sinha's tough fight against DLF

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Sebi order is vindication of Sinha's stand, but it has not brought him much relief as his money is still stuck.

Are Modi's economic steps slow? It's too early to give up

Are Modi's economic steps slow? It's too early to give up

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Expectations were probably too high from Narendra Modi.

Do Muslims really need government upliftment?

Do Muslims really need government upliftment?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

While there is no denying that certain sections of the community deserve aid, the politics of reservation can be suicidal for India.

The new Insurance Bill will breathe life into the ailing sector

The new Insurance Bill will breathe life into the ailing sector

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The new Insurance Bill will boost investment in the sector

For India's least-paid CEOs, it's not only about money

For India's least-paid CEOs, it's not only about money

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Attractions range from start-up challenges to non-monetary perks; employee stock options also play a role.

'Headley can teach us a lot about terrorism'

'Headley can teach us a lot about terrorism'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

'India simply wasn't prepared for the fact that a natural-born American could be organising a major terror plot in their country. And they didn't look for people like him.' 'Headley is one of the most complex and interesting terrorists of the last many years.'

'JuD used charity money to fund Mumbai 26/11 attacks'

'JuD used charity money to fund Mumbai 26/11 attacks'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Jamaat-ud-Dawa not only collected funds for charity and diverted it to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, but also helped the outfit legitimise money collected through extortion, counterfeiting, smuggling and animal skin trade. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

Rising inequality can lead to conflict

Rising inequality can lead to conflict

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Democracies avoid serious political turbulence only so long as they ensure that the relative level of inequality between the rich and the poor does not become excessively large, says Vice President M Hamid Ansari.

Remuneration that India's top CEOs receive, the real picture

Remuneration that India's top CEOs receive, the real picture

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Sebi found that on average, the remuneration paid to CEOs in certain Indian companies are far higher than the remuneration received by their foreign counterparts.

'Laskhar's dedication to liberation of Kashmir made me join them'

'Laskhar's dedication to liberation of Kashmir made me join them'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

David Coleman Headley pens down his life as a terrorist and his turn towards extremism in his new memoir.

Will they get their salaries on time?

Will they get their salaries on time?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

With the first salary date after demonetisation around the corner, will India's labourers be able to take their hard-earned wages home?

Don't be fooled by India's fastest-growing economy tag

Don't be fooled by India's fastest-growing economy tag

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Technically, the Indian economy is on road to recovery.

Post the 26/11 attacks, have we learnt nothing?

Post the 26/11 attacks, have we learnt nothing?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

We continue to be what we were before 26/11-- sitting ducks, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.