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MSEB tariff to go up by 4%

MSEB tariff to go up by 4%

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

The noose tightens around NSEL

The noose tightens around NSEL

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

On Tuesday, it stopped trading in e-series contracts in gold in anticipation of the notification to this effect.

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Every psychiatrist and psychologist Rediff.com spoke to said one thing: Avoid news channels and social media.

Sensex ends 170 points lower on weak Japanese cues, April PMI

Sensex ends 170 points lower on weak Japanese cues, April PMI

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Index heavyweights continue to be top losers with ICICI bank.

Fight of Century: US boxing fans sue Pacquiao for concealing injury

Fight of Century: US boxing fans sue Pacquiao for concealing injury

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Boxer Manny Pacquiao was sued in a US court on Tuesday by two people who said they paid to watch him fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the "Fight of Century" but felt defrauded by Pacquiao's alleged failure to disclose a pre-bout shoulder injury.

Indian advertising agencies are changing

Indian advertising agencies are changing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'The list of things to be done or added or removed will keep growing and it will be a while before the emerging models settle down into lasting structures,' predicts Umesh Shrikhande, CEO, Taproot Dentsu.

Govt approves 7% hike in DA; raises it to 107%

Govt approves 7% hike in DA; raises it to 107%

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission, it said.

Call drop penalty: It was never the right solution

Call drop penalty: It was never the right solution

Rediff.com13 May 2016

It would be perfectly possible for a rogue customer to disconnect a call and then claim compensation.

Why language is so important for Netflix, Amazon Prime...

Why language is so important for Netflix, Amazon Prime...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Netflix and Amazon Prime are raising their stakes in the game, commissioning original shows and going all out to acquire regional films for their libraries.

'Farmers don't believe Modi anymore'

'Farmers don't believe Modi anymore'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'Modi came out with this huge announcement that he has given a historic price rise to farmers.' 'It was actually a fake price. He did not give the price mentioned in the BJP's election manifesto.' 'So, Modi gave an incomplete price rise and publicised it as if he has completed his job.' ''This government has surely proved that it does not care about farmers in any way.'

Sebi-FMC merger talks back at North Block

Sebi-FMC merger talks back at North Block

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

DEA officials to push for this at a meeting with FM Jaitley.

Samsung launches Note 7 for Rs 59,900; partners RJio

Samsung launches Note 7 for Rs 59,900; partners RJio

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The Note 7 features 5.7-inch display, 12MP rear and 5MP front camera, 64GB onboard memory and 3,500 mAh battery

Banks have no liability for loss of valuables in lockers: RBI

Banks have no liability for loss of valuables in lockers: RBI

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Even under the RTI response, all public sectors banks have washed their hands of any responsibility.

Over 11 million NRIs, 20 lakh defence personnel to be in electoral rolls

Over 11 million NRIs, 20 lakh defence personnel to be in electoral rolls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

More than 11 million Non-Residential Indians and 20 lakh defence and paramilitary personnel will soon be enrolled in electoral rolls with the government on Wednesday setting the ball rolling for exploring ways for facilitating electronic voting for them.

Now, you can sell a spare movie ticket on Snapdeal's Shopo

Now, you can sell a spare movie ticket on Snapdeal's Shopo

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Idea is to bring millions of small and medium enterprises online by making it easy for them to list and sell.

Surveys give majority to Congress in Rajasthan, edge in MP

Surveys give majority to Congress in Rajasthan, edge in MP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

In Madhya Pradesh, the C-Voter poll projections gave the BJP 107 seats with a vote share of 41.5 per cent, against Congress' vote share of 42.3 per cent and a simple majority of 116 seats.

Airlines' body demands roll back in jet fuel prices

Airlines' body demands roll back in jet fuel prices

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

FIA is a body of four established domestic private airlines -- Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir.

Sparks set to fly during Monsoon session beginning Monday

Sparks set to fly during Monsoon session beginning Monday

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The passing of the GST bill and the failure of India to acquire NSG membership is set to rule the agenda in Parliament.

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Several people succumbed to their injuries sustained in the blasts, taking the death toll to 359.

Modi skips discussion on a controversial issue at Google

Modi skips discussion on a controversial issue at Google

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Digital India was the flavour of the PM's recent Silicon Valley visit.

The woman who is giving Google sleepless nights

The woman who is giving Google sleepless nights

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

In EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, who has kickstarted the long-pending anti-trust investigation into Google, the internet search giant may have finally met its match.

'Either RBI should have majority in monetary policy panel or governor a veto'

'Either RBI should have majority in monetary policy panel or governor a veto'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

'If there is an RBI majority in the committee, there is no question of a veto.'

Three oil PSUs move SC for modification of Aadhaar order

Three oil PSUs move SC for modification of Aadhaar order

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Three oil PSUs have moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its earlier order that Aadhaar card is not mandatory and no person should suffer for want of it in getting benefits of government schemes.

'Big guys r**e the economy'

'Big guys r**e the economy'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'When you forgive a farmer's loans there is this ideological economists lobby which says: 'That's socialism. And that's bad'.' 'But to forgive the loans of big people, so that they will be interested to invest further is capitalism and is good.'

Hyperlocal grocery delivery app PepperTap shuts shop

Hyperlocal grocery delivery app PepperTap shuts shop

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Globally, the viability of on-demand businesses is being questioned

Three states to kick-start power sector reforms

Three states to kick-start power sector reforms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Goa, Uttarakhand and Meghalaya will initiate schemes to enable 24x7 power to consumers.

Delay in allocation of gas hits power sector

Delay in allocation of gas hits power sector

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Around Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) investment in the power sector is in limbo for want of government decision on allocation of natural gas to the proposed electricity stations.

Evolution of branchless banking in India

Evolution of branchless banking in India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

For people at the bottom of the pyramid, which I would rather address as mass market or emerging class; the primary challenge in accessing banking services are not just affordability but applicability and accessibility of services.

'Broader market offers better returns than Sensex'

'Broader market offers better returns than Sensex'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

'The domestic scenario is much better than earlier, demonstrated in the March quarter earnings.'

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The move experts said would ban companies from cutting deals for faster service.

Modi govt to alter India's GDP calculation

Modi govt to alter India's GDP calculation

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Changes the base year and included more sectors.

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

This venture will also mark Stepathlon's entry into the business to consumer space.

E-commerce in India on the wrong side of law?

E-commerce in India on the wrong side of law?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Another point of contention is the invoice issued by the e-companies.

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Inflation is down, growth is headed for recovery. RIL and subsidiary Jio are on an upswing. However, stressed loans and impending job losses are the dark clouds, says Devangshu Datta.

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Uber is present in over 250 cities in 50 countries.

As fuel prices skyrocket, it's the Centre who earned the most

As fuel prices skyrocket, it's the Centre who earned the most

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The finance minister has labelled about 65 per cent of the fuel excise revenue as cess, including the restructured road and infrastructure cess

Piyush Goyal bats for team India

Piyush Goyal bats for team India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

'This country today is demonstrating to the world the true meaning of federalism, the true meaning of working in partnership between the central government and the state governments.'

Sensex ends flat; banks gain

Sensex ends flat; banks gain

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 1 points to end at 26,396 and the Nifty50 slipped 2 points to end at 8,109.

RIL says new gas rates to be effective from April 1

RIL says new gas rates to be effective from April 1

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Last week, RIL and urea companies failed to settle the key terms of gas supply from April 1 upon expiry of the five-year contracts that priced gas from the eastern offshore KG-D6 fields at $4.205 per million British thermal units.

Jaitley sees FY16 gross domestic product growth at 7.6%

Jaitley sees FY16 gross domestic product growth at 7.6%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

'Implementation of GST would lead to the growth story of India'.