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Govt refuses info on amount spent on COVID-19 equipment

Govt refuses info on amount spent on COVID-19 equipment

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'The Central Public Information Officer is not required to furnish information which requires drawing of inteference and/or making of assumption, or to interpret information, or to solve the problem raised by the applicant, or to furnish replies to hypothetical questions. 'The Information sought does not come under the definition of information as defined in Section 2(f) of RTI Act, 2005. The CPIO has no specific information to provide (sic),' it said.

PM hails country's judiciary for safeguarding people's rights

PM hails country's judiciary for safeguarding people's rights

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The PM said that the Supreme Court has conducted the highest number of hearings via video-conferencing in the world during the coronavirus pandemic.

CAT 2015: What these student-friendly changes mean to you

CAT 2015: What these student-friendly changes mean to you

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The improved changes aim to help students prepare and perform better in the test, says ARKS Srinivas.

Will Modi Revive Farm Laws?

Will Modi Revive Farm Laws?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

But it would be unwise on the government's part not to heed the suggestions made by the experts group, set up by the Supreme Court, in particular the one on involving the states and giving them the flexibility in designing and implementing the farm laws, observes A K Bhattacharya.

Want to become ace stock market trader?

Want to become ace stock market trader?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

To become an algorithmic trader, you need three things: Knowledge of financial markets, quantitative skills, and coding skills, suggests Nitesh Khandelwal.

With Ambani upping the ante, Jio looks to dial disruption 2.0

With Ambani upping the ante, Jio looks to dial disruption 2.0

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Jio's global partnerships took shape this year when Jio Platforms, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Reliance Jio which has invested in various digital platforms, was able to woo a bevy of marquee investors: Facebook, Google, Qualcomm, Intel, and a numerous PE funds.

Can India sustain Rs 1-trillion monthly GST collection?

Can India sustain Rs 1-trillion monthly GST collection?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Experts warn of over-interpreting the numbers and said their sustainability needed to be watched beyond November, says Indivjal Dhasmana.

COVID-19 tests may yield false negative if used too early: Study

COVID-19 tests may yield false negative if used too early: Study

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Explaining how RT-PCR tests may yield a false negative results, the scientists said, when a swab misses collecting cells infected with the virus, or if virus levels are very low early during the infection, some tests can produce negative results.

How to prepare for CAT 2018

How to prepare for CAT 2018

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

CAT 2018: When and how to prepare for the exam.

Vardhan reviews preparedness for vaccination drive

Vardhan reviews preparedness for vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first phase of the pan India roll-out of COVID-19 vaccination drive at 10.30 am via video conferencing.

Economy shakes off Covid blues; records 0.4% growth in Q3

Economy shakes off Covid blues; records 0.4% growth in Q3

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

After contracting for two quarters in a row, the Indian economy entered the positive territory with a growth of 0.4 per cent in the October-December quarter, mainly due to good performance by farm, services and construction sectors, official data showed on Friday. Trade and hotel industry registered a contraction of 7.7 per cent during the third quarter this fiscal, as the sectors continued to suffer on account of coronavirus pandemic. According to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the farm sector recorded a growth of 3.9 per cent, and the manufacturing sector output grew by 1.6 per cent in the quarter under review.

Last minute tips to crack the CAT 2014

Last minute tips to crack the CAT 2014

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Syed Zaidie, a first year PGDIM student at the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Powai shares some crucial last minute tips for CAT aspirants taking the test on November 22.

Why the privacy verdict matters

Why the privacy verdict matters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The court has correctly refrained from defining privacy or delineating definitively its contours

CAT 2018: Registration begins August 8

CAT 2018: Registration begins August 8

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

September 19, 2018 is the last date to apply for the Common Admission Test to be held November 25, 2018.

Chinese telcos feel new rule doesn't place curbs on them

Chinese telcos feel new rule doesn't place curbs on them

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Chinese telecom gear giant Huawei Technologies has sought permission for access to the government's 'Trusted Telecom Portal' which went live on June 15 so that it can share details about the telecom products which telecom service providers have agreed to buy from it. The move is significant as sources close to the development say that, according to Chinese telecom companies' interpretation, the new National Security Directive on the telecom sector does not in any way prohibit them from participating in the process of selling telecom equipment of any kind to private telcos. The firm is waiting for a response from the government. It declined to comment.

'When you reach the top, people will only see your success'

'When you reach the top, people will only see your success'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

In his first attempt, Chirag Jha, a BTech student from the IIT-Bombay scored a perfect 100 in the CAT 2015 results declared earlier this year.

Hit by GST recovery notices and summons, industry calls for help

Hit by GST recovery notices and summons, industry calls for help

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

With Goods and Services Tax (GST) officers under pressure to exceed the Rs 1-trillion collection mark per month, industry has faced a barrage of recovery notices and summons issued over the last one month across sectors, according to company executives. Industry bodies have claimed harassment by field officers, blocking of input tax credit, cancellation of GST registration, threats of arrest and steep penalties, impacting their working capital and operations. Company executives pointed at an atmosphere of apprehension and fear due to such notices and summons.

'Only when it comes down to less than 10,000 cases can we relax'

'Only when it comes down to less than 10,000 cases can we relax'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'We still have 30,000-40,000 cases.' 'It is plateauing, but the number should definitely come down more so that we can convert the pandemic into an endemic.'

'Key risks on the stock market are...'

'Key risks on the stock market are...'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

'Earlier-than-expected tapering from the US, followed by rate hikes, and locally, a potential third wave, which mimics the second wave in terms of severity.'

Gold imports rise again, reach 38 tonnes in Jan

Gold imports rise again, reach 38 tonnes in Jan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Gold imports rose in December to 25 tonnes, higher than 19 tonnes in the previous month, mainly on account of wrong interpretation of the RBI's 80:20 scheme, sources said.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to this extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life, according to the research published in the journal in Nature Astronomy.

The HOTTEST jobs of 2019

The HOTTEST jobs of 2019

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Automation, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and virtual reality would demand more jobs.

Mystery Behind The Sinking Of The Moskva

Mystery Behind The Sinking Of The Moskva

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The symbolism of the sinking of a major naval ship is deeply complex and military history is replete with tales of how the loss of a single high value war ship perhaps impacted the larger war that the nation in question was engaged in, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Sebi directive may put the brakes on MF dividends in FY22

Sebi directive may put the brakes on MF dividends in FY22

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Operational and compliance challenges foreseen for fund houses in deducting tax at source, resulting in possible TDS mismatches and disputes with investors.

Srikrishna panel suggests changes in RTI Act

Srikrishna panel suggests changes in RTI Act

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The panel said data protection law is designed to limit the processing of personal data to legitimate reasons and adds there is a conflict between transparency and privacy.

Coronavirus may have mutated, potentially evolving: Study

Coronavirus may have mutated, potentially evolving: Study

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Wearing masks, washing our hands, all those things are barriers to transmissibility, or contagion, but as the virus becomes more contagious it statistically is better at getting around those barriers'

Right to privacy: SC asks searching questions

Right to privacy: SC asks searching questions

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

The top court gave the examples of personal information like thumb impression people voluntarily gave for using mobile phones.

Economy showing mixed signals, outlook challenging: FinMin

Economy showing mixed signals, outlook challenging: FinMin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Economy showing mixed signals, outlook challenging: FinMin

A new battle rages on between Jio and Airtel

A new battle rages on between Jio and Airtel

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

While only 78.15 per cent of Jio's total subscriber base was active, Airtel boasts of 98.14 per cent active customers.

Covid patients' symptoms persist for a year: Lancet study

Covid patients' symptoms persist for a year: Lancet study

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The research on 1,276 patients from Wuhan, China, shows that around one in three people still experienced shortness of breath after 12 months, while lung impairments persisted in some patients, especially those who had experienced the most severe illness with Covid-19.

What is made in India AI?

What is made in India AI?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Perhaps a better question to ask would be: Is this 'Made for India'?' asks AI expert Ganesh Mani.

How to get 100 percentile in CAT 2016

How to get 100 percentile in CAT 2016

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Time management is one of the most crucial factors of the CAT 2016 preparation.

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'Mortality or hospitalisation has not increased in South Africa because of the new variant.' 'There is nothing to show so far that it is more infectious.' 'I am of the opinion that at the moment, there is no reason to panic.'

Why we need to unlock 'intelligently'

Why we need to unlock 'intelligently'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

R0 values, or the average number of infections expected to be caused by a Covid carrier, vary between states, and have not stabilised. While unlocking, it would be wise to look at these variations, advises Atanu Biswas.

When it comes to litigation, DoT is among the top govt departments

When it comes to litigation, DoT is among the top govt departments

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Lawyers representing govt point out that telcos, because of the large money they can save if they get a favourable judgement, prefer to fight till all legal options are exhausted

Pros and cons of Indian banks' cross-selling initiatives

Pros and cons of Indian banks' cross-selling initiatives

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

In a bid to gain a bigger share of the customer's wallet, banks are ramping up their cross-selling initiatives.

10 skills that will get you your dream job

10 skills that will get you your dream job

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Employers want to know how you can add value to the organisation.

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'The Olympic Spirit has been thrown to the wind in Xi Jinping's China.' 'The International Olympic Committee is ready to kowtow to totalitarian China,' notes Claude Arpi.

HARASS Tax-Payers with Notices is New I-T Game

HARASS Tax-Payers with Notices is New I-T Game

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

In a most perverse example of tax bullying, someone I know has got by three such notices reopening his assessment minutes before the midnight deadline of June 30, reveals Debashis Basu.

CAT Tips: 'Spend at least 3 hours a day to study'

CAT Tips: 'Spend at least 3 hours a day to study'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Manish Kumar who achieved a high percentile of 99.43 in CAT 2013 and secured admission in IIM Raipur tells us how he succeeded in cracking the test.