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How can Indian banks prevent data theft?

How can Indian banks prevent data theft?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

After the recent attack on debit cards exposed the gaps in their security systems, banks are getting serious about data privacy.

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

From linking innovation with supply of inputs to providing contract farming, the private sector can help agriculture move to the next stage of development.

US guarded in response as India, Russia ink S-400 missile deal

US guarded in response as India, Russia ink S-400 missile deal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

CAATSA was aimed at Moscow and not intended to damage the military capabilities of its 'allies and partners', US said.

AP: Employees call off stir; power stations resume operation

AP: Employees call off stir; power stations resume operation

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Two thermal power stations at Vijayawada and Kadapa went into steam on Friday as power employees in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh resumed work after calling off their indefinite strike "temporarily" in view of cyclonic storm Phailan.

'You just can't isolate the elderly completely'

'You just can't isolate the elderly completely'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Families look after the elderly. And these families are facing a lot of problems now.'

Modi Sarkar and the scary silence of India Inc

Modi Sarkar and the scary silence of India Inc

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Talking corporate heads are a barometer of the business community's engagement with the economy. If they have nothing to say now there should be cause for concern.

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'It's the first-ever US presidential visit which is specially planned for India.' 'The standalone visit itself has achieved something already. Don't underestimate it.' Sheela Bhatt gives us an exclusive glimpse of what the Modi government hopes to achieve from Trump's visit.

Ride the wave with aircraft carriers

Ride the wave with aircraft carriers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

With the United States delivering an increasing share of India's arms imports, New Delhi must work with it to retain control of our regional waters

How GST can boost revenue

How GST can boost revenue

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The very design of the GST will bring in revenue buoyancy.

No major relief for the battered auto industry

No major relief for the battered auto industry

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Auto sector has nothing to look forward to in the Budget.

No charges against Clinton over email server issue: FBI

No charges against Clinton over email server issue: FBI

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

In a big relief to Hillary Clinton, the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday ruled out charging the Democratic presidential candidate over allegations that she violated rules by using a private email server while she was United States Secretary of State.

We don't want lame OROP, say veterans @ Sainik Ekta rally

We don't want lame OROP, say veterans @ Sainik Ekta rally

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Hundreds of army veterans held a 'Sainik Ekta' rally to press for "honest and truthful justice" as they rejected the One Rank One Pension scheme announced by the government even as some ex-servicemen groups dissociated themselves from the demonstration.

Uri attack: Pak denies involvement, India refuses to back off

Uri attack: Pak denies involvement, India refuses to back off

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

With Islamabad rejecting New Delhi's claims that it was involved in the deadly attack in Uri, where 17 Army soldiers lost their lives, India on Monday asserted that it did not need Pakistan's clarifications, as their involvement in the terror strike was concrete.

Second half of the year may see a turnaround: PM to CEOs

Second half of the year may see a turnaround: PM to CEOs

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

India is committed to getting back to a sustainable growth path of 8 to 9 per cent, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said, adding that such a target is achievable because the fundamentals of the Indian economy remain strong.

No President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh: Shinde

No President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh: Shinde

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of imposing President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh in the wake of widespread protests in Seemandhra region against the decision to create Telangana.

The war that helped India regain its military confidence

The war that helped India regain its military confidence

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

'India was in no position to wage another war in 1965, having suffered a morale-shattering defeat in 1962. The three services were in the middle of a modernisation and expansion phase and therefore not fully trained or battle-ready.'

Why govt deals are high-stakes game for IT firms

Why govt deals are high-stakes game for IT firms

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Even as government projects aren't lucrative from a revenue perspective, companies fight with each other to bag the contracts

Jharkhand has ambitious plans to woo investors

Jharkhand has ambitious plans to woo investors

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Political stability and a couple of big projects are pluses, but focus on medium and small industries is still missing.

A dummy's guide to life insurance

A dummy's guide to life insurance

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Naval Goel explains all that you wanted to know about life insurance but didn't know who to ask

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Navy chief Adm. Sunil Lanba said that by 2050, India will have 200 ships, 500 aircraft.

OPS blames 'anti-social elements' in Jallikattu protests for violence

OPS blames 'anti-social elements' in Jallikattu protests for violence

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

"Various organisations and anti-social elements had infiltrated the pro-Jallikattu protests (at Marina) with the intention of diverting it," he said.

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

What is it about Arohan that puts it in the top league of microfinance institutions in the country?

How Brexit will affect India, global economy

How Brexit will affect India, global economy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A referendum will be held on Thursday, June 23, to decide whether Britain should exit (Britain's exit, hence the term Brexit) or remain in the European Union.

'Make in India' needs ex-servicemen

'Make in India' needs ex-servicemen

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

'Ex-servicemen engineers and technicians are true professionals worthy of being 'Make in India' agents. They can be trusted to bring long term dividends -- it is in their character to be long term loyalists!' says Air Marshal P V Athawale (Retd).

Two Faces of Bangladesh

Two Faces of Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

With Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh prime minister, all is well with the world of India-Bangladesh relations, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

UK PM replaces defence secy over sexual harassment scandal

UK PM replaces defence secy over sexual harassment scandal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

His name had appeared on an unverified list of sexual misconduct, a so-called dirty dossier, circulating in Westminster.

When the Gods Smiled on India

When the Gods Smiled on India

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

We mourn the passing of Admiral J G Nadkarni, who passed into the ages on Monday. The admiral -- one of the finest officers to head the Indian Navy and a most remarkable human being -- was one of Rediff.com's earliest columnists. His assessment of why India won the 1971 War is a classic and we republish the column today to celebrate his brilliant mind and salute an office and gentleman, the likes of who we will not see again.

US intelligence to remain 'interested' in foreign govts: Obama

US intelligence to remain 'interested' in foreign govts: Obama

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The United States will continue to spy on foreign governments, President Barack Obama has said even as he assured German Chancellor Angela Merkel that he would not allow the surveillance mechanism to harm their bilateral relations.

State of economy not as bad as critics present: Modi

State of economy not as bad as critics present: Modi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Modi said his critics were seeing slowdown in the last two quarters but were ignoring that the BJP government had brought down inflation from 10% to 2.5%.

Why did Vajpayee's bus diplomacy fail?

Why did Vajpayee's bus diplomacy fail?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'As events at Kargil and Pakistan's continued support to terror activities in India prove, Pakistan has always felt that the break-up/destruction of India was within its capability,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector

Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector.

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

With Donald Trump the appeal has to be to his business instincts in which his personal interests seem to play a significant role, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

Exclusion from NRC doesn't make one foreigner: Govt

Exclusion from NRC doesn't make one foreigner: Govt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The HMO said it will amend the rules to increase the time limit of filing of appeals in foreigners tribunals from 60 to 120 days for those who would be excluded from the final NRC.

Kerala floods: Centre releases Rs 600 cr; CM seeks Rs 2,600 crore special package

Kerala floods: Centre releases Rs 600 cr; CM seeks Rs 2,600 crore special package

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

An estimated 223 people have lost their lives since August 8 in Kerala's worst floods in decades that has caused damage worth more than Rs 20,000 crore.

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.

'This is the story of thousands of Sikh families'

'This is the story of thousands of Sikh families'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

'Since last year, over 50,000 Sikh farmers have been evicted from Kutch district and Narendra Modi's government has done little other than giving assurances.' 'We are today at a point where Sikhs continue to move out of the country in large numbers and nobody is ready to address the real concerns of Sikhs.'

NSA spying: Snowden offers help to Germany

NSA spying: Snowden offers help to Germany

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

United States intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden has offered help to Germany to probe the National Security Agency's alleged spying on Chancellor Angela Merkel and other covert surveillance operations.

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

What India expects from its next President

What India expects from its next President

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

'A President who is a living embodiment of high principles can tone up the entire national fabric,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

The 10 biggest policy mistakes of the past

The 10 biggest policy mistakes of the past

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

There are conflicting signs on India's investment cycle.