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The Huge Bihar Scam: Rs 1,000 crore and counting

The Huge Bihar Scam: Rs 1,000 crore and counting

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The scam has offered Lalu Prasad an opportunity to point fingers at Nitish Kumar and Sushil Kumar Modi.

'Not the time to impose a code on minorities'

'Not the time to impose a code on minorities'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

'It is no business of the Supreme Court to advise the government or Parliament with regard to passing a law,' says Fali Nariman.

Forget surge in IT returns, direct tax growth disappoints

Forget surge in IT returns, direct tax growth disappoints

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Direct tax collections grew by a meagre 6.6 per cent during April-July of the current financial year against the Budget target of 14.4 per cent for 2018-19. Corporation taxes, in particular, grew at just 0.57 per cent, the lowest in the first four months in at least seven years.

'Contours of terrorism in J&K different from Iraq'

'Contours of terrorism in J&K different from Iraq'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

'We have to fight, eliminate and eradicate terrorism from J&K. India is too big a country to want any assistance from anyone.'

'ICC wants the Azhar issue sorted out'

'ICC wants the Azhar issue sorted out'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

ICC president Ehsan Mani says he and CEO Malcolm Speed are talking with the BCCI about lifting the former India captain's ban.

Donald Trump to get a dose of desi culture on Oct 15

Donald Trump to get a dose of desi culture on Oct 15

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

From Bollywood-themed performances to a heritage tour... Donald Trump will soak up all things Indian.

Sensex ends 310 points lower; highest single-day loss since Brexit

Sensex ends 310 points lower; highest single-day loss since Brexit

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Bank shares were the top losers along with index heavyweight RIL

LIC likely to exit mutual fund JV with Nomura

LIC likely to exit mutual fund JV with Nomura

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

According to sources, in a January 6 letter to the department of financial services under the finance ministry, LIC said it wanted to stop sponsoring LIC Nomura Mutual Fund, and might offer some of its stake in LIC Housing Finance to other shareholders.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

Key factors that dented DLF's performance in Q3

Key factors that dented DLF's performance in Q3

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

DLF has a land bank of 295 million sq ft, of which 50 million sq ft is under development.

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

It further said India is facilitating external commercial borrowings by startups in order to encourage innovation and promote ease of doing business.

If the financial year changes...

If the financial year changes...

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Businesses coming to terms with Ind-AS (Indian Accounting Standards) implementation, GST can do without further uncertainty and costs, say N Sundaresha Subramanian & Sudipto Dey.

Can Wastewater Testing tell us more about COVID-19?

Can Wastewater Testing tell us more about COVID-19?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Wastewater containing excreted material can tell us how a community is doing in a particular area pertaining to any epidemic, pandemic, and other bacterial and viral diseases.'

Crompton Greaves may sell or shut Canada plant

Crompton Greaves may sell or shut Canada plant

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

The transformer factory in Canada contributes about three per cent to the company's total sales.

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

NSO has pegged economic growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20 in its second advance estimates.

COVID-19: 'Modi is the Muqaddar ka Sikandar'

COVID-19: 'Modi is the Muqaddar ka Sikandar'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'This pandemic has given him a new platform to perform,' says a member of the government. 'He should feel lucky that he has got an opportunity now to demonstrate to the world his original talent.' 'He needs a visionary script to perform.' Sheela Bhatt reports on the politics of the pandemic.

Infy reports 7% rise in Q3 net, revises revenue guidance

Infy reports 7% rise in Q3 net, revises revenue guidance

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

said its consolidated net profit has gone up by 7 pc to Rs 3,708 crore while total income in the October-December quarter rose 8.3 pc to Rs 18,093 crore.

Rs 1.28 lakh cr! That's the cost of demonetisation according to CMIE

Rs 1.28 lakh cr! That's the cost of demonetisation according to CMIE

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The study says the entire supply chain of goods and services will suffer a massive liquidity shock.

Dileep: Kavya is not the reason for my divorce

Dileep: Kavya is not the reason for my divorce

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A lowdown of what's happening Malayalam cinema!

Hinduja TMT Q1 net up 21%

Hinduja TMT Q1 net up 21%

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

Hinduja TMT on Thursday reported a 21 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 17.23 crore (Rs 172.3 million) for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 when compared with the corresponding period last fiscal.

Rajan sees 'great' changes in banking sector

Rajan sees 'great' changes in banking sector

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said banking sector will see major changes in the coming years.

Thoughts for the Budget Day

Thoughts for the Budget Day

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

For growth in export, continuous gain in productivity is essential.

Arundhati Bhattacharya becomes 1st woman to head SBI

Arundhati Bhattacharya becomes 1st woman to head SBI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The 57-year-old Bhattacharya, front-runner for the post on account of years of service left, was managing director and chief financial officer of the bank prior to her elevation.

'The system is holding Indians back'

'The system is holding Indians back'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

'I went to slums in India which were quite destitute, where people were clearly really struggling, but typically there is a sort of sense of purpose.' 'People are hustling.' 'What that tells you is that if the country was so organised in a way to give these people opportunity, then they would make something of it.'

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee, 58, was educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Harvard University, where he received his Ph.D in 1988. He is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

When Viktor Zicho left Hungary 11 months ago to cycle to Darjeeling in India, he did not dream that he would be quarantined for two months in Bihar.

Gems & jewellery exports stare at a bleak future

Gems & jewellery exports stare at a bleak future

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The sector employs around 1 million skilled and unskilled workers directly and indirectly and decline in exports is a major worry for participants in the value chain.

Obama mocks self, scribes and rivals at final White House dinner gig

Obama mocks self, scribes and rivals at final White House dinner gig

Rediff.com1 May 2016

At the black-tie event, Obama satirised everyone from Democrats to Republicans and from media to his potential White House successors, including Hillary Clinton.

India Inc had a roller coaster ride in 2014

India Inc had a roller coaster ride in 2014

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

India Inc had few tough issues to deal with in 2014.

India Inc says demand rising, but credit a concern

India Inc says demand rising, but credit a concern

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Overall business confidence index is at 6-quarter high: Ficci survey

Mercedes to launch pre-owned car brand in India

Mercedes to launch pre-owned car brand in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Mercedes-Benz on Friday said it will announce the launch of a separate brand for pre-owned cars in December.

Sensex ends 144 points lower; ICICI Bank surges 7%

Sensex ends 144 points lower; ICICI Bank surges 7%

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Profit taking in index heavweights RIL and HDFC weighed on sentiment while ICICI Bank surged 7%.

Bad news for those planning to sell shares of Infosys

Bad news for those planning to sell shares of Infosys

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

After the IT giant declared a bonus, investors selling shares may have to shell out 4-5 times more tax

Engineering grads, Rs 3.9 million is the top starting salary this year!

Engineering grads, Rs 3.9 million is the top starting salary this year!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

And it's not an IIT graduate who's bagged it, report Gireesh Babu & Vinay Umarji.

Jewellers go hi-tech to boost sales

Jewellers go hi-tech to boost sales

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Many offer personalised ornaments with 3D printed images and engraved names to lure customers in a scenario of high gold prices.

Kings XI Punjab co-owners get service tax notice

Kings XI Punjab co-owners get service tax notice

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The Central Excise Department said it has slapped service tax of Rs 6 crore on the Preity Zinta co-owned KPH Dream Cricket, which is part owner of IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab.

Tata Motors Q4 profit declines marginally to Rs 3,918 crore

Tata Motors Q4 profit declines marginally to Rs 3,918 crore

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The auto major had posted a profit of Rs 3,945.47 crore (Rs 39.45 billion) in the same period a year earlier.

How the Tatas are fighting job scams

How the Tatas are fighting job scams

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A high-level three-member committee is formed to grow awareness about fraudulent job offers.

HCL Tech Q3 net up 59% at Rs 1,624 crore

HCL Tech Q3 net up 59% at Rs 1,624 crore

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

HCL Tech is confident of sustaining margins in FY15.