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The Aadhaar Nightmare

The Aadhaar Nightmare

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

In a nation divided by many things, the 12-digit unique identity number is holding lives to ransom.

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'There are large cohorts of students who cannot recognise the alphabet or numbers.' 'We are suggesting schools 'start early and end late'.'

Prasoon Joshi: No cuts in Padmavat

Prasoon Joshi: No cuts in Padmavat

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'This was an unprecedented and tough situation.' 'I am glad that following a balanced approach we resolved the task at hand in a pragmatic and positive manner.'

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood!

FIRST LOOK: Aamir's scowl is back with Dangal

FIRST LOOK: Aamir's scowl is back with Dangal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Mortaza likely to mediate between players and BCB

Mortaza likely to mediate between players and BCB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

According to a report in 'ESPNcricinfo', the players are likely to meet with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials later on Wednesday.

Emergency-level AQI: Delhiites advised to limit outdoor activities

Emergency-level AQI: Delhiites advised to limit outdoor activities

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

According to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the air quality is considered to be in the emergency category if the PM2.5 and PM10 levels continue to be above 300 micrograms per cubic metre and 500 micrograms per cubic metre respectively for 48 hours or more.

I-T dept wants more sleuths to probe tax frauds

I-T dept wants more sleuths to probe tax frauds

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'Investigation directorates have intensified actions in detecting serious irregularities.' 'They are seriously handicapped because of non-availability of manpower.'

NSE co-location case: ED to also investigate tech glitch

NSE co-location case: ED to also investigate tech glitch

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Sebi had, in February, dropped allegations of fraudulent and unfair trade practices against NSE's former heads Ravi Narain and Chitra Ramakrishna in the co-lo case.

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Centre has warned it is likely that the spread of the new variant will outpace the Delta variant where there is community transmission.

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The overall pass percentage was 83.01 per cent as against last year's 82.02 per cent.

In Chennai, Rs 10 crore in new notes, 127 kg of gold unearthed

In Chennai, Rs 10 crore in new notes, 127 kg of gold unearthed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The seizure occurred during raids at eight premises of a group engaged in sand mining in Tamil Nadu.

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

PNB is at it again! Buys 3 Audi cars for top management

PNB is at it again! Buys 3 Audi cars for top management

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

PNB took the delivery of these high-end luxury cars worth approximately Rs 1.34 crore last month, unmindful of the coronavirus outbreak, subsequent nation-wide lockdown and its crippling effect on the financial sector as well as the economy. The annual depreciation on this purchase will be around about Rs 20 lakh.

Revealed: Why Censors bleeped 6 words in Amartya film

Revealed: Why Censors bleeped 6 words in Amartya film

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'We felt a documentary on an Indian Nobel laureate referring so insensitively to our politics and religion could result in a serious breach in the peace and harmony of the country.'

'I want to go all out with every film I make'

'I want to go all out with every film I make'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'People love watching good stories and as film-makers, it's on us to leave them with something they can take home.'

Yes Bank scam: Rana Kapoor's family named as accused

Yes Bank scam: Rana Kapoor's family named as accused

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

CBI has alleged that Rana Kapoor entered into a criminal conspiracy with Kapil Wadhawan, DHFL director-promoter for round-tripping of funds where loans from Yes Bank to DHFL landed in companies owned by Kapoor's daughters, DoIT Urban Ventures.

Spotlight on banks, dormant accounts with sudden outflow

Spotlight on banks, dormant accounts with sudden outflow

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Over 4 mn bank accounts could be dormant, suspects tax department.

Black money: 600 Indians under lens

Black money: 600 Indians under lens

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

This is the first time that this important nodal national agency for economic intelligence has obtained data on suspected offshore stash of Indians as, till now, such information was only received by the exclusive wing of the Central Board of Direct Taxes.

Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandes, others booked by CBI

Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandes, others booked by CBI

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The case relates to alleged violation of norms by directors of the aviation company for relaxation of 5/20 rules to get licenses for international operations

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

'Arrest Chitra, find others involved in NSE scam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'This issue is related to national security because they were compromising the entire capital markets's core infrastructure by leaking confidential information.' 'What would have happened if the servers had come down?' 'Or some confidential information leaked to terrorists who could have knocked out our capital market?'

'I am still waiting for Manoj Bajpayee's career to start'

'I am still waiting for Manoj Bajpayee's career to start'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'Apart from Satya -- which was a very good film -- Manoj Bajpayee has not featured in any hit in the 10-12 years of his career. Who is he to talk about my career? He should worry about his own.' CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani lashes out.

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Lack of clarity on data-sharing persists, public health experts sceptic about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as benchmark for national roll-out

When Will Modi Privatise Public Sector Banks?

When Will Modi Privatise Public Sector Banks?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Unlike any other national asset, which is typically sold to the highest bidder, the profile of the bidder is the most important criterion for a licence to bank, and even for acquiring more than 5 per cent stake, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

RBI refuses to share inspection reports with intel agencies

RBI refuses to share inspection reports with intel agencies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

RBI has cited "legal impediments" in sharing the reports.

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Only a few thousand chargers dot the Indian landscape, some in working condition, others not, with some held hostage to the power supply vagaries of local utilities, reports S Dinakar.

Chidambaram flays govt after I-T, ED lens on son?s associates

Chidambaram flays govt after I-T, ED lens on son?s associates

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

CBDT stated the searches were on a group based at Chennai and Tiruchirappalli, strictly in line with the Income Tax Act

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

These recommendations are based on interactions held by the Banks Board Bureau with eligible candidates from PSBs towards appointment against vacancies in PSBs for the period 2018-19

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Sarkar row 'comes to an end' as 'objectionable' scenes deleted

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Madras high court on Friday restrained the police from arresting the film's director A R Murugadoss till November 27.

End of paper trail in e-filing of I-T returns

End of paper trail in e-filing of I-T returns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The new measure will ease the process of quick generation of refunds of taxpayers.

Misusing NGOs: 188 foreign donors under lens for laundering

Misusing NGOs: 188 foreign donors under lens for laundering

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The list has been handed over to Enforcement Directorate.

IPO rush: Samvat 2078 set to break new records

IPO rush: Samvat 2078 set to break new records

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

A total of 49 companies raised Rs 81,615 crore in Samvat 2077, more than the preceding four years and almost double the amount raised in the previous year. Samvat 2078 appears even more promising with mega issues of Paytm and Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India. However, Paytm's record could be short-lived as state-owned LIC is planning to launch a Rs 1-trillion IPO by March 2022.

2 Kashmir residents held for Sunjwan terrorist attack

2 Kashmir residents held for Sunjwan terrorist attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

As per one of the arrested persons, the slain terrorists were Pashto-speaking either from a village in Pakistan bordering Afghanistan or from Afghanistan itself, the Jammu police chief told reporters in Jammu in the evening.

What does the future hold for NaBFID?

What does the future hold for NaBFID?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

This month, advertisements for managing directors and the senior management team for the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development or NaBFID, should be out, signalling the start of a financial institution (FI) like no other the country has ever had. For this and other reasons government managers associated with the NaBFID project are convinced it should remain a 100 per cent government-owned entity. This is somewhat different from what former economic affairs secretary Tarun Bajaj said when the NaBFID Bill was being tabled in Parliament earlier this year: "To begin with, it will be 100 per cent government owned.

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

CBDT to reopen cases, conduct detailed inquiry of taxpayers who invested in such shares

Delhi's Diwali ban on firecrackers goes up smoke

Delhi's Diwali ban on firecrackers goes up smoke

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Skies over Delhi hung heavy with smoke and its air quality inched towards "severe" category on Diwali night as people burst firecrackers in a blatant disregard to the government's ban against it, imposed amid an increase in the contribution from farm fires.

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The apex court said it will hear the matter on Tuesday and possibly can pass an order if the petitioner brings on record that what the film depicts is highly objectionable.

Govt says RBI did not consult it over important decisions

Govt says RBI did not consult it over important decisions

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'The PCA framework was revised and tightened in April 2017, but there was no discussion in any board meeting. The government does not know the rationale behind revising the framework and how the RBI arrived at it. Similarly, there was no discussion in the board meeting on the revised NPA framework,' said an official.

Is ICICI's Chanda Kochhar on her way out?

Is ICICI's Chanda Kochhar on her way out?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The ICICI board, which consists 12 members, is divided on whether Kochhar should be on leave during the internal enquiry

Tax notice on free banking services may be withdrawn

Tax notice on free banking services may be withdrawn

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Every bank offers a different slab of minimum balance to customers, based on which 'free services' are provided