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Domestic air traffic peaks in May

Domestic air traffic peaks in May

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

In March this year, domestic air traffic had spiked by 1.6 per cent to 5.18 million passengers, compared to 5.1 million in March 2012.

'Heavens won't fall if India's fiscal target is not met'

'Heavens won't fall if India's fiscal target is not met'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Assocham said even if an investment revival were to happen, it would be a time lag of at least 18 months before it reflects in the manufacturing sector.

Why India Inc prefers to outsource hiring these days

Why India Inc prefers to outsource hiring these days

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Many companies are putting HR's reputation as a back office administrator to rest by either outsourcing or automating most administrative tasks.

Onion prices more than double to Rs 36-40/kg in metros

Onion prices more than double to Rs 36-40/kg in metros

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Currently, onion is being sold at Rs 36 per kg in retail markets of the national capital and Rs 32 per kg each in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, according to the Consumer Affairs Ministry that monitors prices of 22 essential food items.

The great Indian railways and a little app

The great Indian railways and a little app

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.

Public investment to help fight slowdown

Public investment to help fight slowdown

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The government had committed to increasing spending in infrastructure

Modi's 'Make in India' is all hype, says American media

Modi's 'Make in India' is all hype, says American media

Rediff.com26 May 2015

American media has taken a critical view of his accomplishments, saying his flagship 'Make in India' drive is "so far mostly hype."

'The economy is sending mixed signals. That is the truth'

'The economy is sending mixed signals. That is the truth'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

'There are two pre-conditions for big reforms. One, a sense of crisis and second, fairly concentrated levers of power.' 'India is growing at 7.5 per cent or something close to that.' 'Our levers of power are decentralised, not just between the Centre and states. Power is dispersed and there is no sense of crisis.'

Poor CIBIL score: Consider 'credit repair'

Poor CIBIL score: Consider 'credit repair'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Do you know what is 'credit repair'? And how to go about it?

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Even as there is a strong anti-incumbency mood in Punjab, the multi-cornered contest has made the 2017 assembly polls prediction more difficult.

Ahankar has been many a leader's undoing

Ahankar has been many a leader's undoing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'BJP leaders might ponder the all-consuming arrogance that grips the Modi-Shah combine a year ahead of the next general election,' says Sunil Sethi.

Desperate Russia opens doors for foreign militaries

Desperate Russia opens doors for foreign militaries

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

So keen is Moscow that India buy its helicopter -- Kamov-226T -- that President Vladimir Putin personally took up the issue with PM Narendra Modi during their summit meeting last year

'The farmer is dying and the country is rejoicing'

'The farmer is dying and the country is rejoicing'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'The corporate sector says by 2022 they will create 300 million jobs.' 'In the last 70 years we didn't do it, how will we do it in 5 years?' 'Only agriculture can bail out the economy. Unfortunately, it is not being looked into.'

Tax collections avert cash crunch blues

Tax collections avert cash crunch blues

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

'While collections under the Income Disclosure Scheme explain it partly, indirect tax numbers not showing any effect of the withdrawal of high denomination currency notes was puzzling.'

62 people in the world have same wealth as 3.5 billion

62 people in the world have same wealth as 3.5 billion

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Wealth of the richest 62 people has risen 44% in the five years since 2010, while that of the bottom half fell by 41%

Sacred Games: The action is fast and furious

Sacred Games: The action is fast and furious

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

If one drops the book-versus-series chatter, is Sacred Games watchable? Very much so, promises Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

When a flight is cheaper than taking a train!

When a flight is cheaper than taking a train!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Thanks to the flaws in the way it is implementing dynamic pricing, the Indian Railways is losing its premium travel base faster than ever before, say RailYatri's Manish Rathi and Kapil Raizada.

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In a major crackdown on domestic shell companies, the government on Friday decided to take "harsh punitive" action, including freezing of their bank accounts used to launder money or evade taxes.

How to bring India back on the growth path

How to bring India back on the growth path

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The idea is to boost household savings and turn more of them into growth capital. If the plan succeeds, sustained eight per cent-plus rates of gross domestic product growth should be within reach in a few years.

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Heard about the All India Professionals Congress?

The real reason why Reliance stock has taken a beating

The real reason why Reliance stock has taken a beating

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The numbers hidden behind the results tell a story of zero-return businesses and lower prospects for the core units

It's a Rs 10,000 cr scam, says key accused in corporate espionage

It's a Rs 10,000 cr scam, says key accused in corporate espionage

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The five persons were arrested by the Crime Branch.

Where did 10% of taxpayers vanish?

Where did 10% of taxpayers vanish?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The cancellation of over a million duplicate or multiple permanent account numbers belonging to the same person or entity may have led to the disappearance of many of those who used to file returns earlier, but now no longer exist, says A K Bhattacharya.

Simultaneous polls in India: Boon or bane?

Simultaneous polls in India: Boon or bane?

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Y V Reddy argues that while the merits of the proposal to hold simultaneous elections to Parliament and all state assemblies appear self-evident, the reality might be very different.

Govt rules out excise duty cut on petrol, diesel

Govt rules out excise duty cut on petrol, diesel

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

A one rupee per litre cut in taxes would result in revenues being hit by Rs 30,000 crore on an annualised basis.

Is a low Brent crude oil price good for India?

Is a low Brent crude oil price good for India?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The real benefits can be seen when prices stabilise, preferably at levels acceptable to both consumers and producers.

5 home loan mistakes you must avoid

5 home loan mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Here are some of the common mistakes that most home buyers make when it comes to home loans and how to avoid them.

Why price cap on drugs is counter productive

Why price cap on drugs is counter productive

Rediff.com31 May 2016

To ensure equal access to health care, the government must consider it in a holistic manner and improve all parameters.

A hung Parliament in 2019 won't be a bad thing

A hung Parliament in 2019 won't be a bad thing

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'There appears to be no relation between a government with a majority and GDP growth as the stock market and its analysts seem to fear.'

How Air India plans to cut fuel cost

How Air India plans to cut fuel cost

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

In a bid to slash costs, Air India has hedged 10,000 barrels of jet fuel for its aircraft this month, four weeks after its Board gave a nod to the move.

Please Note: This Lenovo K3 is no flash in the pan

Please Note: This Lenovo K3 is no flash in the pan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Lenovo's K3 Note not only impresses, but is going to make competing brands in the price segment sweat a decent bit, says Himanshu Juneja

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Indian Railways has to up investment to strengthen network just like China and Russia.

India's inflated GDP numbers contradict the real story

India's inflated GDP numbers contradict the real story

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

India has undermined its own credibility.

How well is GST really doing?

How well is GST really doing?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Is the curated and limited data put out by the central government sufficient enough to pass a judgement on the trend in GST collections, particularly that of the Centre?

In India, exactly who benefits from government 'dole'?

In India, exactly who benefits from government 'dole'?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'According to the government's Economic Survey, the Indian state's generosity is not restricted to its poorest citizens. In fact, in many cases, the beneficiaries are disproportionately the well-off.'

India to grow at 5-year high of 7.6% in 2015-16

India to grow at 5-year high of 7.6% in 2015-16

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

India said its economy grew 7.3 percent in the October-December quarter.

For Bahl, it's 18 all over again

For Bahl, it's 18 all over again

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Network18 founder Raghav Bahl is all set to launch his new venture.

Cash back or reward points -- which one to choose?

Cash back or reward points -- which one to choose?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Credit cards prove useful when making high value transactions.

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'In this country, if any government acquires one of these images -- anti-farmer, or anti-poor or corrupt -- the government doesn't survive.' 'The Modi government is fast acquiring that anti-farmer image, that is why it is nervous.'

2017 saw questions, will 2018 get us answers on economy?

2017 saw questions, will 2018 get us answers on economy?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The NDA government was initially reticent about fleshing out its economic strategy for the future. But now that it has taken enough bold initiatives on the economic front it must have the confidence to tell us more about its approach going forward, says Abheek Barua.