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Swachh Bharat man, Param Iyer calls it a day as sanitation secy

Swachh Bharat man, Param Iyer calls it a day as sanitation secy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Iyer, popularly called Param, is keen to return to the US where he had spent several years working with the World Bank at its Washington office -- a job he later quit to become road manager for his daughter, a professional tennis player.

How BJP hopes to gain by taking Kuldeep Bishnoi into its fold

How BJP hopes to gain by taking Kuldeep Bishnoi into its fold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

According to experts, Bishnoi had been sulking since the Congress ignored him for the post of its Haryana unit chief during a revamp earlier this year.

Covid cases are being detected by accident

Covid cases are being detected by accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'A patient visits for any other treatment, but a routine Covid test finds him to be positive.' 'Not only are they, but their whole family is also coming out to be positive.'

'How Long Should I Wait For An IPO?'

'How Long Should I Wait For An IPO?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Had there been no war, maybe, we would come out with a 7.5 per cent stake sale.' 'At this point in time, a 3.5 per cent stake sale looked good.'

TDS rate for players raised to 10%

TDS rate for players raised to 10%

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The Income Tax Department has decided to hike the tax deducted at source rate to 10 per cent, taking the total incidence to 11.33 per cent (including 3 per cent education cess and 10 per cent surcharge), as against the existing incidence of 2.33 per cent, official sources told Business Standard.

Rains lift India Inc's spirits

Rains lift India Inc's spirits

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

Heli-tourism: The next big thing?

Heli-tourism: The next big thing?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

RIM ready to solve BlackBerry issue

RIM ready to solve BlackBerry issue

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Even as India's external affairs ministry has reportedly assured Canada that the Department of Telecommunications is trying to resolve the issue of a potential threat to India's security posed by BlackBerry phones, Research in Motion, the makers of the phones, said it is committed to addressing all aspects of the issue.

As El Nino returns with hotter summer, India braces for impact on monsoon

As El Nino returns with hotter summer, India braces for impact on monsoon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Several global models are predicting El Nio to appear around the second half of the year, which are the crucial rain-bearing months.

Hutch shareholding okay: Dept

Hutch shareholding okay: Dept

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The decks are being cleared for the acquisition of Hutch-Essar by Vodafone, with the department of legal affairs of the view that the 12.26 per cent stake held in Hutch-Essar by Asim Ghosh and Analjit Singh was in conformity with norms.

How Cancer Survivors Can Obtain A Health Plan

How Cancer Survivors Can Obtain A Health Plan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Try to buy a policy with a lower sum assured or one with a deductible.' 'Those whose spouses work for companies must get themselves enrolled into the employer's group health cover.' 'Some public sector banks also offer group health covers to those who open a savings account with them.'

Govt to release Rs 20,000-cr GST dues to states

Govt to release Rs 20,000-cr GST dues to states

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Even with the Rs 20,000 crore distributed among states, it will still be a fraction of what they have been demanding in financial support and clearance of pending dues.

Taxman to probe 60,000 high-value transactions

Taxman to probe 60,000 high-value transactions

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

These transactions are based on the Annual Information Reports (AIR) filed by entities like banks, mutual funds and companies.

Unique ID numbers can be the solution: Bhave

Unique ID numbers can be the solution: Bhave

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

We need to see if some system-level changes have to be brought about to eliminate the incentives that exist for multiple applications

Excise duty on drugs likely to be halved

Excise duty on drugs likely to be halved

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Excise duty on drugs likely to be halved

Phone tariffs might drop soon

Phone tariffs might drop soon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

FinMin asks PSBs, insurers to postpone staff promotions

FinMin asks PSBs, insurers to postpone staff promotions

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The finance ministry has asked public sector banks (PSBs) to postpone the annual exercise of promoting and transferring their staff in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The advisory issued by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) states that the promotion process has coincided with a spike in Covid-19 cases across the country along with localised lockdowns and an increase in micro-containment zones. As there are cases of bank employees or their family members being hospitalised due to Covid-19, bank, insurance companies and financial institutions must take cognizance of the issue, the advisory issued by DFS said.

Once a bustling hub, Kolkata's central business district has few takers today

Once a bustling hub, Kolkata's central business district has few takers today

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Dalhousie square has close to 55 historic landmarks.

CBDT pushes for online reforms

CBDT pushes for online reforms

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

Taxmen urged to boost collection 'without fear or favour'

Taxmen urged to boost collection 'without fear or favour'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The apex body also wants to bring in systemic reforms, especially to redress grievances of the small taxpayers such as - increased automation of the processes, e-filing, centralised processing of the tax returns and other bulk operations.

Telecom FDI rules may ease

Telecom FDI rules may ease

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

FBT rebate plan on exports held up

FBT rebate plan on exports held up

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Expert body on PSU autonomy

Expert body on PSU autonomy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The illegal trade in red sanders wood, which sells for up to Rs 80 lakh a tonne in some Asian countries, involves a complex nexus of smugglers and impoverished woodcutters.

'MFs are a very good story. We want to nurture it'

'MFs are a very good story. We want to nurture it'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'They have helped stabilise our market by acting as a counterbalance to foreign funds.'

Sops for exporters opposed

Sops for exporters opposed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

M&M gets nod to set up SEZ

M&M gets nod to set up SEZ

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

'India a more exciting market than China'

'India a more exciting market than China'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Francis Mcauley, international director, Debenhams, a chain of department stores based in the UK, was recently in Delhi for the opening of the first Debenhams store in India. He speaks to Business Standard about the company's plans for the Indian market.

Gujarat to be next IT hub

Gujarat to be next IT hub

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

FDI hike in telecom to take time

FDI hike in telecom to take time

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Tax scrutiny of top 100 firms

Tax scrutiny of top 100 firms

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

Will sub-par monsoon dent market sentiment?

Will sub-par monsoon dent market sentiment?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

While weather forecasters remain divided on how the monsoons will play out in India over the next few months, analysts believe the news at the current juncture - at best - can trigger a knee-jerk reaction in the markets. They believe it is too early to say whether the sub-par monsoon on account of El Nino can seriously dent the market sentiment in the short-to-medium term. "These are just initial forecasts and we will have another round / status update from the weather forecasters a month down the line.