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Railways' gift:  'Anubhuti' you won't forget

Railways' gift: 'Anubhuti' you won't forget

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The Indian Railways has proposed to introduce a modern coach "Anubhuti" with good ambience in the premier Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains providing higher travel comfort to passengers.

What Aamir Khan wants from Pranab

What Aamir Khan wants from Pranab

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

The Union budget would be presented this Friday.

Finally, a budget that will make foreign investors happy

Finally, a budget that will make foreign investors happy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Budget will get a welcome reception from the international biz.

UPA left economy in robust health: Chidambaram

UPA left economy in robust health: Chidambaram

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The Economic Survey has acknowledged the measures taken by the UPA government on the macro stabilisation front and the successes achieved in containing the current account deficit and reducing the fiscal deficit.

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Jaitley increased the excise duty on most tobacco products by 10-15 per cent.

How long it takes to become a millionaire? Find out

How long it takes to become a millionaire? Find out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Let's take a look and find out how long it takes to become a millionaire.

Mahindra recalls 23,000 units of Scorpio Ex variant

Mahindra recalls 23,000 units of Scorpio Ex variant

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra is recalling around 23,000 units of a select variant of its popular sports utility vehicle Scorpio to rectify faulty pressure regulating valves.

No hike in rail fares, additional charges on tickets

No hike in rail fares, additional charges on tickets

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal did not hike passenger fares.

How well do you know India's finance ministers?

How well do you know India's finance ministers?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Finance ministers play a key role in shaping the country's economy.

The bittersweet Budget

The bittersweet Budget

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Budget was a mild disappointment. Yet, the bull run continues.

Railways to offer faster e-ticketing, Wi-Fi in stations

Railways to offer faster e-ticketing, Wi-Fi in stations

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Budget on Tuesday proposed a major revamp of the passenger reservation facility by transforming it into a next generation e-ticketing system, supporting 7,200 tickets per minute and allowing 1.20 lakh users simultaneously.

Railways promise tasty, hygienic food onboard

Railways promise tasty, hygienic food onboard

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Travellers can now get read-to-eat-meals on board a train.

Rs 1,300-cr cooking gas dole likely to be part of interim Budget

Rs 1,300-cr cooking gas dole likely to be part of interim Budget

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Although the future of Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is uncertain for now, the upcoming vote-on-account is likely to account for about Rs 1,300 crore that was transferred to the bank accounts of customers in the form of subsidy.

25 countries where alcohol is most expensive

25 countries where alcohol is most expensive

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at countries where alcohol is most expensive.

Vehicles that will NEVER hit the roads

Vehicles that will NEVER hit the roads

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at some vehicles that remained a concept and never reached the showroom.

Countries that pay highest average salaries

Countries that pay highest average salaries

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some countries that pay highest average salaries.

Companies that love Valentine's Day

Companies that love Valentine's Day

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some companies that profit the most from Valentine's Day.

Chhattisgarh poorest, Goa richest state in India

Chhattisgarh poorest, Goa richest state in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Chhattisgarh, Manipur, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Assam figure among the poorest states where over 40 per cent of people are below poverty line.

Will meet 3% fiscal deficit in 2 years, assures Jaitley

Will meet 3% fiscal deficit in 2 years, assures Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Budget in Parliament on Saturday.

Govt considering setting up Rail University: Gowda

Govt considering setting up Rail University: Gowda

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railways could tie up with technical institutions for introducing railway-oriented subject for graduation and skill development.

Budget: Its impact on the cement industry

Budget: Its impact on the cement industry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

A sum of Rs 7060 crore is provided in the current fiscal for the project of developing one hundred Smart Cities.

5 things FM ignored in the Budget

5 things FM ignored in the Budget

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Union Budget 2015 cuold have included few smaller reforms.

India's premier trains to get a makeover, better services

India's premier trains to get a makeover, better services

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Disposable linen in Rajdhani trains, automatic closing doors in Shatabdi and fire suppression system in passenger coaches are some of the proposals set to be announced in the Rail Budget 2014-15.

Jaitley proposes listing of PSU general insurance companies

Jaitley proposes listing of PSU general insurance companies

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

There are four public sector general insurance companies.

Inside Athens' ghost airport

Inside Athens' ghost airport

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

For about six decades, Hellenikon was Athens' only airport but it closed down in 2001 to make way for a newer, more modern airport before the city hosted the 2004 Olympic Games.

Most expensive jeans in the world

Most expensive jeans in the world

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at some of the most expensive jeans in the world.

Plan expenditure for centre, states increased

Plan expenditure for centre, states increased

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Under the Budget being presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, the Plan expenditure for both the Centre and the states will go up by Rs 61,000 crore (Rs 610 billion) over the Interim Budget.

World's most beautiful railway stations

World's most beautiful railway stations

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai also finds a mention among these architectural marvels.

Biggest listed stock exchanges in the world

Biggest listed stock exchanges in the world

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at market capitalisation of some of the biggest listed stock exchanges in the world.

Tax deduction limit up Rs 50K for investment in pension fund

Tax deduction limit up Rs 50K for investment in pension fund

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Tax deduction limit up Rs 50K for investment in pension fund.

Govt plans to set up 5 new UMPPs at Rs 1 lakh cr investment

Govt plans to set up 5 new UMPPs at Rs 1 lakh cr investment

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

UMPP is coal-based thermal power project that has 4,000 MW capacity.

FM proposes setting up of autonomous banks board bureau

FM proposes setting up of autonomous banks board bureau

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

This issue was discussed at the Gyan Sangam addressed by Prime Minister.

Railways promise more comfort for senior citizens in trains

Railways promise more comfort for senior citizens in trains

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Folding ladders would be made available in coaches.

Budget to focus on putting economy back on track: Shahnawaz

Budget to focus on putting economy back on track: Shahnawaz

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Hussain said the new government had inherited an "empty treasury" while the prices of oil were shooting up.

A grand makeover for India's roads, highways

A grand makeover for India's roads, highways

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The government on Thursday unveiled steps including Rs 38,000 crore investment for fast-tracking highways to augment the nation's arterial network.

Volvo V40: Can it outshine BMW X1, Audi Q3?

Volvo V40: Can it outshine BMW X1, Audi Q3?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

To establish itself as a top luxury player, Volvo plans to launch V40 in India by April.

Rail Budget to increase common people's burdens: CPI-M

Rail Budget to increase common people's burdens: CPI-M

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The first Railway Budget of this Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government is a cosmetic exercise, high on rhetoric and low in substance, the CPI-M said.

FM hints at bold steps to cut fiscal deficit

FM hints at bold steps to cut fiscal deficit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is keen to come out with reforms that can help cut fiscal deficit.

CEOs give thumbs up to the Union Budget 2014-15: Ficci Poll

CEOs give thumbs up to the Union Budget 2014-15: Ficci Poll

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Significantly, about half of the CEOs who took part in the survey indicated that they propose to increase their investments in near future, 45 per cent cited no change in investment levels, while only 5 per cent expected a fall.

Skoda to bring third-generation Octavia to India this Diwali

Skoda to bring third-generation Octavia to India this Diwali

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The new Octavia is larger, both on the inside and outside when compared to its predecessor and boasts of superior efficiency, features and build quality.