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Nitish, Kejriwal tear into Modi govt, say people will give befitting reply

Nitish, Kejriwal tear into Modi govt, say people will give befitting reply

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumr on Thursday jointly attacked the Centre calling it "anti-poor and anti-farmer" and asserted that the people will give it a "befitting reply".

A women's guide: Staying safe in Delhi after dark

A women's guide: Staying safe in Delhi after dark

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

'Once you book a cab a woman needs to get into high alert mode till the time she reaches her destination.'

What effect will poll results have on the markets?

What effect will poll results have on the markets?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Analysts say markets to be impacted by monsoon, inflation trajectory.

Demonetisation: Who knew, who didn't

Demonetisation: Who knew, who didn't

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'A bit of foresight would have helped.' 'Isn't it common sense that this is sowing and wedding season?' 'The plan is indeed unquestionably revolutionary, but better preparedness could have avoided such teething troubles.'

What Modi must tell Xi

What Modi must tell Xi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Modi should bluntly ask Chinese President Xi Jinping why he was willing to put his neck in the Pakistani noose, ignoring all that is known of Pakistan's perfidy, says B S Raghavan.

What LIC needs to do to turn IDBI Bank profitable

What LIC needs to do to turn IDBI Bank profitable

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

While IDBI Bank's 140 million customers and 1800-odd branches will come in handy for LIC to hawk insurance, the bank can use LIC's massive agent network to sell its retail loans. But if it is run the same way it had been in the past and LIC is a proxy of the government, then it has no future, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Bearish trend continues on D-Street; Sensex ends below 27,000

Bearish trend continues on D-Street; Sensex ends below 27,000

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Weak monsoon forecast rekindled fears of higher inflation.

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.

Earn while doing freelance sarkari job: Here's how!

Earn while doing freelance sarkari job: Here's how!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

All you have to do is visit www.digitalindia.gov.in

Rains may break 2-year El Nino jinx

Rains may break 2-year El Nino jinx

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Though the summer is expected to be hotter, global and domestic forecasts point to good rains.

Sheena Bora Trial: What's Peter's crime?

Sheena Bora Trial: What's Peter's crime?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The 25 odd witnesses that so far had given testimony had not come up with anything incriminating against Peter or the way Shivade characterised it -- "not even a whisper."

Modi's efforts to usher reforms hits a roadblock

Modi's efforts to usher reforms hits a roadblock

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Chaos in Parliament threw a spanner in the government's efforts to revive the economy and kick-start reforms.

Must read! The incredible success story of Faasos

Must read! The incredible success story of Faasos

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jaydeep Barman and Kallol Banerjee reveal how they built the company from scratch.

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

According to experts, while allegations against Indian IT firms of visa misuse are nothing new, this time the scrutiny could be much greater.

Sensex ends below 27K; banks, auto fall, metals shine

Sensex ends below 27K; banks, auto fall, metals shine

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Sensex ends belowe 26,800 on domestic concerns.

Skymet vs IMD: Who will get the monsoon forecast right?

Skymet vs IMD: Who will get the monsoon forecast right?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The official India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the private Skymet Weather Services have made widely divergent monsoon forecasts.

Three things the new RBI governor must focus on

Three things the new RBI governor must focus on

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Janmejaya Sinha lays down Urjit Patel's agenda - cleaning up bank balance sheets, evaluating robustness of CPI and pushing for digitisation in financial services.

Will the market rally sustain?

Will the market rally sustain?

Rediff.com12 May 2015

There are a few factors that can spoil the party

RBI best judge on policy rate, says Jaitley

RBI best judge on policy rate, says Jaitley

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

FM says government policies aim to contain inflation, spur growth.

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

The United States on Wednesday said employment of domestic workers will now be on agenda for the bilateral talks with India with which it is in conversation to "determine the way forward" in resolving the 14-day-long diplomatic row.

CBI examines Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case

CBI examines Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The sources said the matter should have been referred to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs as foreign investments above Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) can only be cleared by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs headed by the Prime Minister.

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das tells Anup Roy, Raghu Mohan and Niraj Bhatt that it is time for banks to lower interest rates and start lending to cash-starved finance companies after due credit appraisal and proper risk assessment.

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

On its 250th birthday, the Survey of India will send 30 mountaineers, armed with the most modern equipment, to measure the height of Mount Everest.

Sheena Bora Trial: What did Indrani tell her lawyer?

Sheena Bora Trial: What did Indrani tell her lawyer?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Indrani chose at that moment to wave a folded chit from the accused enclosure. It distracted Bharti, who looked at her sharply for a split second before turning back to Pasbola. The chit was collected from Indrani and her lawyer Gunjan Mangla slipped it to Pasbola. He looked at it, quietly laughed in disbelief and continued with his cross examination.

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Peter told Judge Jagdale that there was only jewellery in the locker -- some of it that he had "gifted to my wife" and some that "she had received" at the time of their marriage, that the CBI had already inspected the locker in his presence and were aware of what was there.

Modi@1: Running out of luck on the economy

Modi@1: Running out of luck on the economy

Rediff.com21 May 2015

After one year in power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pretty much on the back foot, even if he continues to display bravado in his public pronouncements. He knows within his heart that he has wasted a lot of his political capital without getting much in return, says M K Venu.

Beware of banking frauds: You could be a victim

Beware of banking frauds: You could be a victim

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Here are five things that fraudsters are likely to say or do that should set the alarm bells ringing in your head.

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'I will say all this happened because of ignorance coupled with arrogance,' says G Madhavan Nair.

For those who want to buy the 'world's best car'

For those who want to buy the 'world's best car'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The Mercedes S63 AMG packs some serious performance while also looking absolutely stunning in coupe form.

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'In any business you have to achieve short-term goals.' 'But at the same time you have to keep your broader perspective long term.' 'It is good for business survival.'

EC introduces e-filing of poll affidavits for the first time

EC introduces e-filing of poll affidavits for the first time

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

In a maiden initiative, the Election Commission has introduced e-filing of affidavits by candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

Villain, victim or scapegoat?

Villain, victim or scapegoat?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'NiMo having skipped, the next best bet is a high-profile banker.' 'Ms Usha happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.' 'Ms Usha's crime? That's as thin as it gets.'

India's current account deficit: Solution lies in policy reforms

India's current account deficit: Solution lies in policy reforms

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

It is domestic policy distortions and inaction to correct them that lie behind the large CADs.

Watch what you say on the net from now on; the govt is watching you

Watch what you say on the net from now on; the govt is watching you

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

India's snooping programme is officially underway and multiple agencies will use internet surveillance system Netra and National Cyber Coordination Centre to keep a tab on suspicious activities on the internet, says Vicky Nanjappa.

Bhujbal breaks down in court, sent to two days ED custody

Bhujbal breaks down in court, sent to two days ED custody

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

A local Mumbai court on Tuesday remanded the senior Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra Public Works Department Minister Chhagan Bhujbal in the custody of Enforcement Directorate till March 17, a day after he was arrested in a money laundering case in connection with the Maharashtra Sadan scam.

BJP, Congress spar over illegal snooping row

BJP, Congress spar over illegal snooping row

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The illegal snooping row intensified on Monday with the Bharatiya Janata Party rejecting Congress demand for a probe by a sitting Supreme Court judge and the ruling party accusing Narendra Modi of heading a "fascist" set up in Gujarat under which a woman was allegedly ordered to be stalked.

5 financial tips if you are planning to change your job

5 financial tips if you are planning to change your job

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

From the date you put in your papers, the employer will promptly freeze your salary payouts and you will get everything along with the full and final settlement.

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'Through a translator, I was able to speak with several of the detainees from India who are seeking asylum.' 'I was saddened to hear the detainees tell us that they are being confined in their cells for up to 22 to 23 hours a day.' 52 Indian are among the 121 asylum-seekers held in an Oregon prison. Rediff.com Senior Contributor Pottayil Rajendran reports from New York on the case that is making headlines in America, India, indeed around the world.

India-US spat: Long journeys are not terminated midway

India-US spat: Long journeys are not terminated midway

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

'If the Americans believed that India is as strong as China or Russia, would they have shown this scant respect for us,' asks Tarun Vijay, MP. 'An economically strong and militarily powerful India would never have had this experience. Not just the Americans, everyone in this world respects might. China receives respect, India gets the law book.'