News for 'Cashless'

Old Rs 500 notes valid till Dec 2 for fuel, air ticket purchase

Old Rs 500 notes valid till Dec 2 for fuel, air ticket purchase

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The old note will continue to be accepted for other utility bill payments as well as at railway ticketing counters and counters of government or public sector undertaking buses for purchase of bus tickets till December 15

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

What can households do with the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes? How can they find Rs 100 and smaller denominations?

6 reasons you must buy cancer insurance NOW!

6 reasons you must buy cancer insurance NOW!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Given the high cost of treating cancer and the reasonable premium rates at which these plans are available, one should opt for a cover at the earliest.

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'When you come through the hassles and struggles of business life, your mind is wired differently.' 'You are more connected to reality,' Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral tells Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan

'Demonetisation is theft'

'Demonetisation is theft'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'Demonetisation, is in principal, a mistake, because it involves a theft -- a taking of private property by the State.' 'It is one of those bad Indian ideas that has been tried twice in the past, with two failures for the record books.' 'This cloud over the economy will probably remain as long as Modi is in power.'

Can India Inc manage its mergers?

Can India Inc manage its mergers?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

It may be the season for corporate matchmaking but India Inc's record of managing partnerships is far from impressive, says Shailesh Dobhal.

The billionaire's daughter who wants to impact the world

The billionaire's daughter who wants to impact the world

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Over Lebanese delicacies, the daughter of billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla talks money, relationships, her passions and how she outpaced her peers.

It's time to stand up for OUR India

It's time to stand up for OUR India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'We've been unable, or unwilling, to be vigilant about how the government and its proxies are changing the character of India.' 'We have accepted public relations as fact, kept our heads down instead of risking our interests, and allowed militant chauvinism to define love of country,' says Mitali Saran.

A unique mediclaim option for senior citizens

A unique mediclaim option for senior citizens

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

ICICI Prudential has tied up with the healthcare service provider to enable investors in its ICICI Prudential Savings Fund use the money seamlessly for medical purpose.

Should you go for a zero-cost medical loan?

Should you go for a zero-cost medical loan?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Here's what borrowers must pay attention to before going for such medical loans.

'Aadhaar-like database for hospitals soon'

'Aadhaar-like database for hospitals soon'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Kunnal Prem, chief executive officer of the Insurance Information Bureau of India, tells Mayank Jain on what they're doing.

Beware of new mobile malware attacks on Android devices!

Beware of new mobile malware attacks on Android devices!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

536 new malware families and a further 616 new variants affecting the Android platform were detected.

'Modi killed our hopes on Dec 31'

'Modi killed our hopes on Dec 31'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

'Make cash available now, don't put people into suffering.' 'You should not come to a situation where the operation was successful and the patient is dying.' 'What did not happen in India for several years, you cannot do in 50 days.' 'This is agony and pain.'

Ram naam japna, garibon ka maal apna: Rahul mocks PM on note ban

Ram naam japna, garibon ka maal apna: Rahul mocks PM on note ban

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

He said his party wants to eradicate corruption and if "Modiji takes any step against the menace, the Congress party will lend its hundred per cent support".

What's worrisome about universal health insurance scheme

What's worrisome about universal health insurance scheme

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The government must not enter into what will be a little more than a large-scale transfer of taxpayers' money to the operators of private hospitals.

No tie-up with Samajwadi Party for UP polls: Congress

No tie-up with Samajwadi Party for UP polls: Congress

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Amidst indications that Samajwadi Party leader and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is warming up to the idea of an alliance with Congress, UP PCC President Raj Babbar on Monday said his party will contest alone in the state and described such talks as "hypothetical".

Will they get their salaries on time?

Will they get their salaries on time?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

With the first salary date after demonetisation around the corner, will India's labourers be able to take their hard-earned wages home?

'Any new govt project should be treated like a start-up'

'Any new govt project should be treated like a start-up'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The government must be the initial driver.

Banks debate cyber security alliance against hackers

Banks debate cyber security alliance against hackers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

A Europe-like cyber security defence alliance is the need of the hour, say banking technology experts.

Understanding 'waiting period' in health insurance

Understanding 'waiting period' in health insurance

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Health insurers incorporate conditions like Waiting Period in their offerings to prevent customers from taking undue advantage of a service that is essential.

IndiGo losing senior pilots; 40 commanders quit in 1 year

IndiGo losing senior pilots; 40 commanders quit in 1 year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

While most of these commanders quit the airline for better prospects, some of them also parted ways due to the work culture

'The plan is to get foreign funding to political parties'

'The plan is to get foreign funding to political parties'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'On the one hand, they are targeting NGOs that are doing development work, accusing them of accepting foreign funds by bypassing rules, and on the other they are allowing political parties to take foreign funds.'

Women's taxi services are struggling to make ends meet

Women's taxi services are struggling to make ends meet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Ironically, amid these struggles, interest in these taxi services has grown, as concerns over women's safety have escalated.

Acid attacks to have expeditious investigation, speedy trials, Govt says

Acid attacks to have expeditious investigation, speedy trials, Govt says

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Faced with the growing number of acid attacks on women, government is planning to categorise such cases as heinous crimes and fix a time-frame for investigation and trial for speedy justice.

A smartphone that costs less than Rs 2,000? Forget it for now!

A smartphone that costs less than Rs 2,000? Forget it for now!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The five key components, which are indispensable for any smartphone, cost more than Rs 2,000 even for a budget 3G-enabled 3.5-inch handset.

Demonetisation has driven Solapur's beedi workers to loan sharks

Demonetisation has driven Solapur's beedi workers to loan sharks

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

In the last of a six-part series Sanjay Jog discovers that if the government and beedi employers don't act now, there could be social unrest soon.

DigiDhan is a Safai Abhiyaan to fight menace of corruption: PM

DigiDhan is a Safai Abhiyaan to fight menace of corruption: PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Seeking to rope in youngsters to promote cashless transactions, Modi said for every person you introduce to the BHIM app, you will get a cash back of Rs 10.

Now, avoid those long check-out queues

Now, avoid those long check-out queues

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Companies are innovating with tech tools to ensure that you spend less time at the cash counter.

'Sandwich' and the quest for a Rs 500 note

'Sandwich' and the quest for a Rs 500 note

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

My gamble to stand in the queue and get Rs 500 notes had failed. And only the months ahead will tell us if Modi's gamble will succeed or not.

This plan gives the best insurance to your entire family

This plan gives the best insurance to your entire family

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The family floater health insurance plan is designed keeping in mind the coverage requirements of the entire family. Feature wise, it's quite similar to an individual health plan. The key differentiator is the fact that it provides complete health coverage to the whole family

You may get tax benefits for card payments

You may get tax benefits for card payments

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The government on Monday proposed income tax benefits for people making payments through credit or debit cards and doing away with transaction charges on purchase of petrol, gas and rail tickets with plastic money.

'Jan Aakrosh': Opposition hits the streets against note ban

'Jan Aakrosh': Opposition hits the streets against note ban

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Opposition parties are holding nation-wide protests against the currency ban on Monday as part of the Jan Aakrosh Diwas to agitate against demonetisation.

Mann ki Baat: PM urges people to use less cash for daily needs

Mann ki Baat: PM urges people to use less cash for daily needs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The PM asked people to pay school fees, buy medicines or items from fair price shops or purchase air and train tickets digitally.

Buying health insurance? Why medical tests are important

Buying health insurance? Why medical tests are important

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

To avoid a claim rejection for chronic diseases, ensure proper medical records, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin

5 reasons why pre-paid cards are the rage

5 reasons why pre-paid cards are the rage

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Open loop pre-paid cards come with a two-factor authentication. One for ATMs and PoS transactions, and the other for online transactions

Why Congress will face defeat in 2019

Why Congress will face defeat in 2019

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Modi should not feel shy of proclaiming as the meaning of secularism regard for all religions in proportion to their numbers in tune with the spirit of democracy and adopting it as State policy,' says B S Raghavan.

Budget: 10 things common man can look forward to

Budget: 10 things common man can look forward to

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The people of the nation co-operated and patiently waited for the government's promised "ache din", and now they want their just rewards, says Adhil Shetty.

3 economic factors that may impact Gujarat polls

3 economic factors that may impact Gujarat polls

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

De-scaling of businesses, job losses and subsequent impact on disposable incomes has created negative sentiment among traders, business owners and workers alike, says Abhishek Waghmare.

The many benefits of motor insurance

The many benefits of motor insurance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Any unexpected expense can disturb the finely-balanced budget of middle-class individual. That's when a motor insurance policy comes as a saviour

Online health covers aren't for all

Online health covers aren't for all

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

First-time buyers advised to take offline route, so are those looking for specific feature or higher cover.