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V-Day wish: Make India a wonderful nation

V-Day wish: Make India a wonderful nation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Readers post their Valentine's Day wish for India. Here's how they have expressed their love.

Chetia deportation: Bangladesh waits for India to return favour

Chetia deportation: Bangladesh waits for India to return favour

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Bangladesh handing over to India top ULFA leader Anup Chetia was a reflection of close bilateral ties particularly in security areas, the country's Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said in Dhaka on Thursday as he hoped New Delhi will return a wanted Bangladeshi national jailed in West Bengal.

The dark side of lower oil prices

The dark side of lower oil prices

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Foreign exchange reserves of the oil producers have increased by $1.1 trillion over the past decade.

Why many think RBI's surprise rate cut is not positive

Why many think RBI's surprise rate cut is not positive

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

he reason behind the cut in policy rate seems to be a slowing economy

US interest rates: It's about oil prices, stupid!

US interest rates: It's about oil prices, stupid!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Unless there is a sharp uptick in oil prices, Fed may push back rate hike

China lets yuan fall again, Asia might see more pain

China lets yuan fall again, Asia might see more pain

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

China's move to devalue its currency has exposed the fragility of its economy.

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The NRC is aimed at rounding up and permanently jailing Indian Muslims who cannot produce the documents to satisfy a government which punishes those individuals who do not declare maximum number of Muslims foreigners.' 'It is for this reason that we see so many Indian Muslims protesting these laws and it is for this reason that so many non-Muslims cannot stand by and watch what is happening in their country,' says Aakar Patel.

Reasons behind the fall in oil prices

Reasons behind the fall in oil prices

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Saudi Arabia's deep pockets and a strong financial system could help the country to ride out a low-price environment in order to protect its market share.

Diffident US and endless saga of Greece's problems

Diffident US and endless saga of Greece's problems

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The markets stayed on edge last week due to the endless saga of Greece's problems.

Will Fed hike rates in December? Experts list reasons

Will Fed hike rates in December? Experts list reasons

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The markets, at this point, have rallied on the view that the Fed will not budge from the zero-bound as long as inflation remains subdued

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Here's a list of all the Padma award winners

Rupee falls to two-week low on weak shares

Rupee falls to two-week low on weak shares

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate for February delivery, was up 22 cents at USD 98.64 in mid-morning trade while Brent North Sea crude for February rose 17 cents to $ 110.97.

How to raise India's poor tax to GDP ratio

How to raise India's poor tax to GDP ratio

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

A combination of reduced cash intensity, a focused strategy of tax administration and GST is the way to go, say Sakshi Gupta, Tanvi Garg and Abheek Barua.

NSCN-K, which killed 18 army men, declared terror outfit

NSCN-K, which killed 18 army men, declared terror outfit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The government declared NSCN-K, all its front organisations and formations as a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, a home ministry spokesman said.

Assam: ULFA denies hand in Dibrugarh blast

Assam: ULFA denies hand in Dibrugarh blast

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The anti-talks faction of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam on Wednesday denied its involvement in Tuesday evening's bomb blast in Dibrugarh city in Assam. A teenage girl was killed and 17 others were injured in the blast.

3 Budget policies that can revive growth

3 Budget policies that can revive growth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The economy hasn't gathered even half the traction that some of us assumed it would just a year back.

Make in India alright but will it fetch jobs?

Make in India alright but will it fetch jobs?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A comprehensive solution involves a complete overhaul of our education and training model.

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Credit expansion is probably the quickest way to get the economy going again.' 'Easy credit is like a shot of nitro in a race car: In timely, small, quick, doses it can give a tremendous boost but carried to extreme it can destroy the engine,' points out S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

What can be done to avert India's demographic catastrophe?

What can be done to avert India's demographic catastrophe?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The unemployment situation is becoming increasingly acute.

The Fed's move: Where does India stand

The Fed's move: Where does India stand

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Many things are going unnoticed by India watchers.

AGP to initiate legal action against Rahul

AGP to initiate legal action against Rahul

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Strongly reacting to All India Congress Committee vice president Rahul Gandhi's purported remarks that Asom Gana Parishad was in power for a term allegedly with the backing of insurgents, the Asom Gana Parishad on Friday said it would initiate legal action him.

China wants its warships in Indian waters to search for plane

China wants its warships in Indian waters to search for plane

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

With the search for missing Malaysian plane turning to India's neighbourhood, China has sought permission for sending its four warships into the Indian waters, causing a major dilemma for the authorities.

Assam cops seek help from Arunachal to rescue abducted son of BJP leader

Assam cops seek help from Arunachal to rescue abducted son of BJP leader

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

On the Islamic State-style video sent by the ULFA-I to TV news channels, the DGP said it was the first time that such a video has been received.

Assam: ULFA claims to execute top leader for treason

Assam: ULFA claims to execute top leader for treason

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The United Liberation Front of Assam (anti-talks faction) on Wednesday claimed that it has executed its self-styled 'assistant finance secretary and the commander (operation) of eastern command' captain Partha Asom on charges of treason after conducting a trial.

'There still is a scope for one more policy rate cut'

'There still is a scope for one more policy rate cut'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The Reserve Bank of India kept its policy interest rate unchanged at a five-year low of 6.50 percent on Tuesday.

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2018

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2018

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of 2018. Are these on your playlist too?

Congress MLA Rumi Nath arrested for links to nationwide car theft racket

Congress MLA Rumi Nath arrested for links to nationwide car theft racket

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Congress MLA Rumi Nath was arrested on Tuesday in connection with her alleged links with a pan-India car theft racket.

Sebi staring at vacancies at the top

Sebi staring at vacancies at the top

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The chairman's post will soon fall vacant, but that's not the only one that needs to be filled.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

Assam crisis deepens as rebel leader Himanta Biswa quits

Assam crisis deepens as rebel leader Himanta Biswa quits

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Worsening the crisis in Assam, State Education and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma quit on Monday demanding the immediate ouster of Tarun Gogoi as chief minister.

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

Is it right to curb RBI governor's autonomy?

Is it right to curb RBI governor's autonomy?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Balance is needed in selecting members for the proposed monetary policy committee, says Abheek Barua.

Emulate Vivekanand to make India a superpower: Rajnath tells youth

Emulate Vivekanand to make India a superpower: Rajnath tells youth

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

'If you transform your talent into determination to perform, no one can stop India from becoming a superpower,' Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh tells youngsters at the closing ceremony of the 19th National Youth Festival in Guwahati.

MH370 search: Keep off our waters, India tells China

MH370 search: Keep off our waters, India tells China

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

After objections raised by the defence forces, India rejected China's request for permission to allow its four warships to enter the Indian maritime zone to search for the missing Malaysian airliner.

What is the right value of rupee, Mr Rajan?

What is the right value of rupee, Mr Rajan?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

If the RBI governor's logic holds, the rupee is far from being extremely overvalued.

India set to extend central bank term for Rajan's lieutenant

India set to extend central bank term for Rajan's lieutenant

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Urjit Patel's reappointment will raise market hopes that Rajan, will also be offered an extension when his tenure ends in September.

RBI kept key rates unchanged to stem rupee slide

RBI kept key rates unchanged to stem rupee slide

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

It can be noted that the rupee lost nearly 7 per cent since the beginning of May as FIIs have pulled out nearly $4 billion from the domestic debt, as bond yields fell on expectation of RBI cutting rates on Monday.

Further rate cuts of up to 0.75% expected in 2015: Experts

Further rate cuts of up to 0.75% expected in 2015: Experts

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The central bank may need to further ease the rates by 50-75 bps.

Is RBI justified in cutting rates out-of-turn?

Is RBI justified in cutting rates out-of-turn?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

RBI's out-of-turn rate cut has surprise few economists.

Why chit funds are so popular in India

Why chit funds are so popular in India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

While chits and the formal financial sector are not 'largely substitutable', users like the commitment to savings that these enforce and the flexibility in borrowing, reports N Sundaresha Subramanian from New Delhi.