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'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

When the Indian brunost bravely ventured into the international cheese arena in Spain, along with 4,000 others from 45 countries, before 230 judges, its sterling desi pedigree spoke for itself, winning a silver in the brown cheese category and giving India a berth on the global cheese map.

Tension in Kashmir as separatists, 150 Jamaat leaders are detained

Tension in Kashmir as separatists, 150 Jamaat leaders are detained

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The detentions come ahead of a crucial hearing on Article 35-A in Supreme Court which is likely to take place on Monday. The article, incorporated into the Indian Constitution in 1954, grants special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir.

Ex-bureaucrat blames former employees for NSEL crisis

Ex-bureaucrat blames former employees for NSEL crisis

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

A major payment crisis involving Rs 5,600 crore (Rs 56 billion) broke out at National Spot Exchange last year.

Pros & cons of allowing FIIs to trade on Indian commodity bourses

Pros & cons of allowing FIIs to trade on Indian commodity bourses

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The RBI is considering permitting FII and commercial banks to trade on Indian commodity exchanges.

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

'Under very difficult circumstances, people are going above and beyond the call of duty'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'It has been a phenomenal effort at all levels of the government.' 'People were working 15-16 hour shifts in the central government, in the state governments, in the districts....'

'We hope our vote will lead to a better tomorrow'

'We hope our vote will lead to a better tomorrow'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

A high polling percentage of about 71 percent was recorded in the 18 constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir that went to polls on Tuesday in the second phase of the 5 phase assembly elections.

Talking to Taliban is Pointless for India

Talking to Taliban is Pointless for India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Pakistan has too much at stake to allow even an iota of rapprochement between India and the Taliban, says Vivek Gumaste.

Why Are Bankers SMILING At Last?

Why Are Bankers SMILING At Last?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Rs 30,600 crore government guarantee for the bad bank has changed the body language of bankers for the better, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

What ails the Indian economy?

What ails the Indian economy?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Dr Rakesh Mohan, former RBI deputy governor, and Dr Pronab Sen, former chairman of the Indian Statistical Commission discuss the issues facing the Indian rural and manufacturing sectors and what the government must possibly do to improve demand and perk up the Indian economy

Why is gold a bit anti-India?

Why is gold a bit anti-India?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Roughly, 700 tonnes or about 33 per cent of the total gold mined in the world is consumed in India.

'A good chunk of 70 million small businesses will be shuttered'

'A good chunk of 70 million small businesses will be shuttered'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'Several businesses like entertainment, hospitality, travel etc would never be the same again.'

Am sacrificing my life for my country and fellow jawans: Veteran's suicide note

Am sacrificing my life for my country and fellow jawans: Veteran's suicide note

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The 70-year-old ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal from Haryana's Bhiwani district had allegedly consumed poison.

Modi meets Rouhani amid rising US-Iran tension

Modi meets Rouhani amid rising US-Iran tension

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

India, the world's third biggest oil consumer, meets more than 80 per cent of its oil needs through imports.

Cash withdrawal limits likely to continue

Cash withdrawal limits likely to continue

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Cash withdrawal limits likely to continue

Finmin pins hope on vaccine drive for robust recovery in services sector

Finmin pins hope on vaccine drive for robust recovery in services sector

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

FY22 will be the year to rebuild with the IMF projecting output growth at 11.5 per cent, economic survey at 11.0 per cent and the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee at 10.5 per cent.

Entrepreneurs: Do's and Don'ts for SCARY times ahead

Entrepreneurs: Do's and Don'ts for SCARY times ahead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

DO: Whether or not your business has suffered losses, now is the time to optimise resources, cut back on unnecessary expenditure and spend every penny cautiously. DON'T: If there is a cash crunch, don't rush to fire staff. Instead, weigh in other options that will protect the interest of both the company and the employees. Must Read Advice from Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, MD, 9unicorn.

What do MPs cook so much in their kitchens?

What do MPs cook so much in their kitchens?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Too much subsidised cooking gas is being consumed by country's VVIPs, according to the transparency portal launched on Friday by state-owned oil firms.

RS clears 3 bills within minutes, Left walks out

RS clears 3 bills within minutes, Left walks out

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

K N Balagopal (Communist Party of India -Marxist) said the Congress and the BJP were acting as A-Team and B-Team and not allowing the House to discuss the bills.

Malang Review

Malang Review

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'A witless thriller so far removed from reality yet so consumed by its own self-seriousness, no amount of slick photography, soaring soundtrack or steady supply of conspiracy can salvage its tepid material,' notes Sukanya Verma.

UP govt recommends CBI probe in IAS officer's death

UP govt recommends CBI probe in IAS officer's death

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Tiwari's family had alleged that he was murdered at the behest of corrupt officers as he was about to expose a "scam" in the department of food, civil supplies and consumer affairs in Bengaluru where he was posted as commissioner.

MP CM allocates portfolios, Scindia loyalists get key ministries

MP CM allocates portfolios, Scindia loyalists get key ministries

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The 28 new ministers who joined the Chouhan cabinet on July 2 include 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state.

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

Rediff.com15 May 2017

According to BJP strategists, PMJAY and the PM Ujjwala Yojana will form the nucleus of the Modi government's re-election campaign.

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Homegrown microblogging platform Koo said the new guidelines will help clarify the responsibilities of intermediaries.

In their modified role, junior ministers no longer pushovers

In their modified role, junior ministers no longer pushovers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The men and women in Modi's revamped council of ministers have been carefully selected and a delicate balance between administrative experience and balance of power has been maintained.

Gold may hit Rs 45,000 in 2020

Gold may hit Rs 45,000 in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Mandatory hallmarking of gold would be a positive in making the gold market more organised. Mandatory hallmarking would come into effect from January 15, 2020, with a one-year transition period for trade to sell existing inventories. Experts also expect more policy measures next year to bring in more transparency in terms of gold as an asset class.

Noodle bar? Centre steps in as food regulators ask all states to test Maggi

Noodle bar? Centre steps in as food regulators ask all states to test Maggi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The trouble for Nestle's Maggi started in Uttar Pradesh last month and has now spread nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration has directed all states on Wednesday to get sample of India's most popular instant noodles tested for high content of lead and mono-sodium glutamate, a taste enhancer.

4 trusted Gujarat babus to join Team Modi

4 trusted Gujarat babus to join Team Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

All the Gujarat cadre officers have one thing in common. They do not need Modi's 'informal interactions' and advice because they are from the so-called 'Modi school of governance.' They know Modi well enough to perform their assigned roles.

K V Thomas: Politically engineering food for all

K V Thomas: Politically engineering food for all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

When KV Thomas took over as minister of state for food and consumer affairs (independent charge) on January 19, 2011, he was tasked with taking forward one single, important objective: expedite the implementation of the National Food Security Bill.

Do you know how many Indians are jailed abroad?

Do you know how many Indians are jailed abroad?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A map showing the number of Indians lodged in jails around the world, based on information from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The actual expenditure will only be marginally higher and hence, the multiplier effect will be muted.

Subsidised LPG cylinder quota to be hiked to 12

Subsidised LPG cylinder quota to be hiked to 12

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

With Congress party vice president Rahul Gandhi making a strong pitch for raising LPG cap, Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily on Friday said the quota of subsidised cooking cylinders will be hiked to 12 from 9 per household.

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A combination of demonetisation, a poorly and hurriedly implemented GST, and more recently the "botched up" lockdown of the economy to control the spread of Covid has brought the economy to its knees.

PM Modi calls on Saudi King Salman, meets top ministers to deepen bilateral ties

PM Modi calls on Saudi King Salman, meets top ministers to deepen bilateral ties

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Riyadh late Monday night on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia to participate in the high-profile financial summit Future Investment Initiative, dubbed "Davos in the desert", an initiative of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Did Nestle India have the option to stop total Maggi recall?

Did Nestle India have the option to stop total Maggi recall?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Nestle refused to regret the mistake in a public statement.

Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers take charge; spell out priorities

Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers take charge; spell out priorities

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Apart from Smriti, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ananth Kumar took over as law and parliamentary affairs ministers respectively.

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Among other things, taking note of complaints against several Chinese e-commerce players such as Shein, Ali Express etc for sending shipments as 'gifts' to customers in India and avoiding duties, the government has now mandated that all e-commerce sites and apps must have a registered business entity. This will be the importer on record and subject to customs rules, report Subhayan Chakraborty, Neha Alawadhi and Karan Choudhury.

'Why would Shiv Sena target Kangana Ranaut?'

'Why would Shiv Sena target Kangana Ranaut?'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'There was no fight between the Shiv Sena and her.' 'But if she is still targeting the Shiv Sena, then only she can talk about the reason behind it.'

India Inc hails reboot bid, buckles up to deliver

India Inc hails reboot bid, buckles up to deliver

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

While FMCG companies were not barred from carrying out their operations during the 21-day lockdown, since most manufacture staples and essential products, capacity utilisation remained poor, owing to the restricted movement of raw materials, finished goods, and labour.

Retail king Biyani criticises e-sellers for offering discounts

Retail king Biyani criticises e-sellers for offering discounts

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

But no general trade, because that is a completely different channel of distribution.

Reliance to hold its first-ever virtual AGM on July 15

Reliance to hold its first-ever virtual AGM on July 15

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

In a regulatory filing, Reliance -- the country's most valuable company - said, 'The 43rd AGM will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 2 pm though video conferencing / other audio-visual means.'