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Should Mr Modi continue to give stimulus to India's 'recovering' economy?

Should Mr Modi continue to give stimulus to India's 'recovering' economy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

If the real economy is indeed looking up, then it no longer needs hand-holding and fiscal laxity

IT firms eye new markets in Japan, China, Germany

IT firms eye new markets in Japan, China, Germany

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Stricter regulations in US forces industry to look at these countries with a market size of $300 billion

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Under the EB-5 visa programme you can become a US citizen provided you invest $500,000 in an approved project and create targeted employment. But only 700 Indians can do so each year.

Cautious BCCI to summon SGM to discuss Lodha Panel Recommendations

Cautious BCCI to summon SGM to discuss Lodha Panel Recommendations

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Shaken by Justice RM Lodha committee's recommended reforms of its governance structure, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to call a Special General Meeting (SGM) within the next two weeks to discuss the implications of the report.

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

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

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Nikita Puri and Dhruv Munjal explain why new-age businessmen are turning to exclusive, uber-rich clubs.

After WTO, India skips signing Asean services trade pact

After WTO, India skips signing Asean services trade pact

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Sitharaman cancels Myanmar trip at last moment citing launch of Modi's Jan Dhan Yojana.

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Its aim is to make computer programming accessible for everyone.

The challenge in Kashmir

The challenge in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'Collateral damage during operations needs to be avoided.' 'Such an objective can be achieved more easily should stone throwers not gear up to en masse oppose security forces.' 'With the conditions being quite sensitive at this stage, the death of one of these boys could easily serve the terrorists in instigating violence,' notes Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

BCCI vs Lodha rift widens as IPL media rights process deferred

BCCI vs Lodha rift widens as IPL media rights process deferred

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Monday, decided to indefinitely defer the awarding of its global media rights -- broadcast and digital -- which was scheduled for Tuesday as the Justice RM Lodha Committee is yet to appoint an independent auditor to oversee the entire process.

India Inc heaves sigh of relief over 30-day grace for loan default

India Inc heaves sigh of relief over 30-day grace for loan default

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Lenders can now review a borrower account within 30 days of default. Earlier, the banks had to start resolution within one day of default.

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

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

India Inc's distress sale misses its mark

India Inc's distress sale misses its mark

Rediff.com23 May 2016

For debt-laden companies, asset sales is an obvious solution.

India-Asean services FTA in limbo over retail FDI

India-Asean services FTA in limbo over retail FDI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Thailand, Indonesia want unconditional access to India's multi-brand retail space.

4 reasons why tennis is ripe for match-fixing!

4 reasons why tennis is ripe for match-fixing!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Tennis was rocked on Monday by allegations that the game's authorities have failed to deal with widespread match-fixing.

Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl

Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

'A law firm checked credentials of Karan Ajit Judge and Nouam'

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Prasad, Tewari under a cloud over retainer service to Reliance

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party has demanded the dismissal of Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleging a conflict of interest that has prevented him from issuing a notice to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio on the 4G issue, a charge vehemently denied by Prasad who said he never gave advice or appeared for the company.

India's GDP to expand at 7.5% in 2017-18: Jaitley

India's GDP to expand at 7.5% in 2017-18: Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

India's growth, he said, remains resilient with low inflation, fiscal prudence and low current account deficit, talking about robust structural reform measures.

India, China sign business deals worth $3.4 billion

India, China sign business deals worth $3.4 billion

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

IndiGo Airlines signs $2.6-billion leasing and financing MoU with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

Why the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading

Why the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Bogged down by inefficient administration and unable to attract financing, the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading into irrelevance.

Franca Sozzani: A fashion editor who bent all rules

Franca Sozzani: A fashion editor who bent all rules

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

We go down memory lane look at the iconic moments from late Franca Sozzani's career.

Sports Shorts: Federer sends Switzerland into Hopman Cup final

Sports Shorts: Federer sends Switzerland into Hopman Cup final

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'We have integrated start-up space created in almost all the 14 district headquarters of the state.'
'They have incubation facilities providing entrepreneurs common facilities like shared software, legal support, fab labs, hardware, manufacturing facilities and services like chartered accounting facilities, etc, enabling the start-ups to concentrate on technology R&D and product development.'

Why you must NOT invest in too many MFs

Why you must NOT invest in too many MFs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

New MCX chief faces a slew of challenges

New MCX chief faces a slew of challenges

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

A Delhi University alumnus with an MBA in finance and a doctorate, Vaish started his career as a banker in 1984, became an academician a few years later and joined the capital market in 1998.

He wants to celebrate the uniqueness of India

He wants to celebrate the uniqueness of India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Siddharth Chauhan, winner of the Satyajit Ray Award

Deepak Parekh: The man with a penchant for doing things right

Deepak Parekh: The man with a penchant for doing things right

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Parekh ensures that he never forgets the importance of correctness.

'Arthur could tell Hrithik, Kajol they made him feel old...'

'Arthur could tell Hrithik, Kajol they made him feel old...'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

P Rajendran looks back on the 11 plus years he worked with Arthur J Pais, the India Abroad and Rediff.com editor, who passed into the ages on January 8.

Looking forward to visiting China from May 14, says Modi on Weibo

Looking forward to visiting China from May 14, says Modi on Weibo

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The PM on Tuesday officially announced his visit to China from May 14 to 16.

4 things to do before you take up a new job

4 things to do before you take up a new job

Rediff.com4 May 2015

A career change is not a move to be taken lightly.

Indian Chamber of Commerce seeks lowering corporate tax to 25%

Indian Chamber of Commerce seeks lowering corporate tax to 25%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

It emphasised that agricultural infrastructure needs considerable investments and hence Section 80IA benefits must be extended to all such investments like IT infrastructure, computers, VSAT, solar panels, water harvesting facilities, storage etc.

The game corporate India plays

The game corporate India plays

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

How bridge keeps corporate India sharp and quick-witted.

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.

'Ayushman Bharat will be a big flop'

'Ayushman Bharat will be a big flop'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'The biggest gainers under this scheme would be insurance companies.' 'If the government is going to route the payments through the insurance companies, these companies will be making nearly 30 per cent of the money.' 'For instance, if the government is paying Rs 100, then Rs 30 will go to these insurance companies.' 'Only Rs 70 will be available for expenditure that will be incurred by the hospitals.'

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Do I need to register with Sebi?

Do I need to register with Sebi?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Having covered the stock market beat for most of those years, I have written articles about several initial public offerings, listed stocks and broader market moves.

Football Briefs: Alves ends speculation, joins PSG

Football Briefs: Alves ends speculation, joins PSG

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

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

All payments during IPL in SA in 2009 were legitimate: BCCI

All payments during IPL in SA in 2009 were legitimate: BCCI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday refuted allegations that it violated India's foreign exchange regulations while conducting the second edition of the Indian Premier League in South Africa in 2009, insisting that all the payments were "bona fide and legitimate".

Lost your job? 6 lessons to tide over the crisis

Lost your job? 6 lessons to tide over the crisis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Reduce frill expenses, monetise your assets and invest in professional development to negotiate the choppy phase.

Pravasi Special: Bharat Mata and her children

Pravasi Special: Bharat Mata and her children

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Over the years, pravasis have become a constituency, to be tapped, cultivated, and honoured, or at the very minimum to be listened to, says Ambassador B S Prakash.