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Jet to submit revised deal with Etihad

Jet to submit revised deal with Etihad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The next FIPB meeting slated for July 5, however, does not have a Jet proposal on its agenda.

Chinese army plays down Ladakh standoff

Chinese army plays down Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Playing down the continuing standoff at the Ladakh border region, China's military on Thursday said such incidents are "sometimes inevitable" but the situation is under "effective control" with the joint efforts of the two sides.

How insurance blockchain can ease customers' burden

How insurance blockchain can ease customers' burden

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Life insurance companies assert that the blockchain being created has strict protocols to leave no room for manipulation and exploitation, or unauthorised use of customer data and personal information.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

How India must respond to growing Chinese military might

How India must respond to growing Chinese military might

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

As China begins rejuvenation of its military power, there is an urgent need for transformation of the Indian military, says Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd).

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

4.5% GDP growth unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan

4.5% GDP growth unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

He said the 'toxic combination of deep distrust, pervasive fear and a sense of hopelessness in our society' is stifling economic activity and growth.

India's biggest farm reform is 91.6% behind target

India's biggest farm reform is 91.6% behind target

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act of a state regulates the purchase of agricultural products, such as cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables for that region. It hobbles farmers, imposing multiple levies on produce and disallows direct sales to private companies.

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

"The provisions of the said bill are nothing short of draconian and promote gross incompetence and mockery of professionals currently working day and night and sacrificing their youth for this broken system," said the protesting doctors.

Kapu protest for backward status turns violent, train set afire in Andhra Pradesh

Kapu protest for backward status turns violent, train set afire in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

The stir by Kapu community members seeking reservation under Backward Class category turned violent today with agitators setting four coaches of Ratnachal Express on fire.

Pharma firms might resume sales of analgin-based drugs

Pharma firms might resume sales of analgin-based drugs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The Drugs Controller General of India is considering the recommendations of its advisory body to revoke the suspension of the sale of analgin-based medicines in the country.

Insurers see a change agent in new FDI rules

Insurers see a change agent in new FDI rules

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Inflow of more funds is likely to widen the reach of insurance and drive M&A activities in the sector where growth has stalled.

Slow moving insurance sector needs a push from the new Bill

Slow moving insurance sector needs a push from the new Bill

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The Bill will come up for discussion in the upcoming winter session of the Parliament.

Water woes, a threat to Modi's Make in India mission

Water woes, a threat to Modi's Make in India mission

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Make in India has big shortcomings when it comes to natural resources.

Why Buffalo meat prices have spurted

Why Buffalo meat prices have spurted

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Because of weak availability, buffalo meat exports have also declined over the last few weeks

Why car insurance cos are seeking more time to comply with SC orders

Why car insurance cos are seeking more time to comply with SC orders

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

At its heart, the issue is more than compliance. It is the risk of possible breakdown of a strong nexus between insurance firms and motor car dealers that makes the business the top earner for the former.

Why SBI wants to 'charge' MTM losses to balance sheet

Why SBI wants to 'charge' MTM losses to balance sheet

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The State Bank of India has proposed to the RBI to allow it to charge mark-to-market losses on its balance sheet.

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

The new device, building by a team of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, will keep the heart in good condition for about eight hours.

India vows to press tobacco companies for bigger health warnings

India vows to press tobacco companies for bigger health warnings

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Up to 900,000 Indians die every year of tobacco-related diseases

Telecom operators can't make rules for the Internet

Telecom operators can't make rules for the Internet

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The Internet is too important to let a few private telecom players decide what the rules will be for consumers, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar, independent member of Parliament who was one of the key petitioners seeking the scrapping of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act.

4 Nobel-winning insights that matter for the Indian economy

4 Nobel-winning insights that matter for the Indian economy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Tirole's insights show how real-world incentives are complicated, and contracts can be difficult to write and enforce.

Rajasthan Royals confirms player approached to fix IPL match

Rajasthan Royals confirms player approached to fix IPL match

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

In fresh controversy to the already tainted Indian Premier League, a Rajasthan Royals player has claimed to have been approached by a Ranji player to fix Indian Premier League matches.

Sun Pharma open to large acquisitions post Ranbaxy

Sun Pharma open to large acquisitions post Ranbaxy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Sun Pharma open to large acquisitions post Ranbaxy.

Ranbaxy loses exclusivity on heartburn drug in US

Ranbaxy loses exclusivity on heartburn drug in US

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

FDA allows Teva to launch Nexium generic; Cipla, which supplies formulation, to gain

Exclusive! 'The Modi government refuses to give anything for free'

Exclusive! 'The Modi government refuses to give anything for free'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

'The Modi government believes the industrialist, the capitalist, has to pay for the assets of the government which belong to the people of India.'

3 Indian pharma firms named in US Congress price probe

3 Indian pharma firms named in US Congress price probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Details on prices sought as 10 generic drugs become up to 83 times costlier in 6 months

Formula One faces BIG shake-up after Liberty deal

Formula One faces BIG shake-up after Liberty deal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Formula One faces its biggest shake-up in decades with the announcement on Wednesday that US cable TV mogul John Malone's Liberty Media has agreed to take control of the cash-generating glamour sport.

Doing a disservice to the services sector

Doing a disservice to the services sector

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

How sustainable and prudent is the policy of boosting services without commensurate growth in infrastructure in the relevant sectors, asksA K Bhattacharya.

Govt to set health rider for 49% FDI in insurance

Govt to set health rider for 49% FDI in insurance

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Finance ministry considers tax sops, regulation of hospitals to make health care affordable.

Policy hurdles mess up 'Make in India'

Policy hurdles mess up 'Make in India'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Make in India needs policy support for access to markets.

'Non-IAS experts must feel welcome in govt organisations'

'Non-IAS experts must feel welcome in govt organisations'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The sudden exit of Yogesh Agarwal as the chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, or PFRDA, has once again brought the relationship between financial sector regulators and the finance ministry into sharp focus.

There's serious money in the fake news business

There's serious money in the fake news business

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

And since social media platforms benefit from it, shouldn't they too be held responsible for the hate and fake news they spread, asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Procter & Gamble to be sole promoter of Gillette India

Procter & Gamble to be sole promoter of Gillette India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Indian promoters Poddars to relinquish control for severance package.

New president Manohar's 3-point agenda to clean BCCI's image

New president Manohar's 3-point agenda to clean BCCI's image

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Immediately after taking over as the Board of Control for Cricket in India president for the second time, Shashank Manohar stressed that his priority is to address the conflict of interest in the BCCI, prevent corruption and make the functioning of the Board transparent.

How NSEL scam derailed commodity market in 2013

How NSEL scam derailed commodity market in 2013

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Commodity futures market's dream run came to a halt in 2013 as a Rs 5,600 crore scam in Jignesh Shah-led spot exchange NSEL and imposition of transaction tax on non-farm items hampered the growth of business, with turnover estimated to dip by 30 per cent to Rs 125 lakh crore.

Founder, desi ex-president charged with 'massive fraud' in US

Founder, desi ex-president charged with 'massive fraud' in US

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani and the founder Elizabeth Holmes raised money by deceiving investors about the company's technology, business and financial performance, raising more than USD 700 million in years-long "massive fraud".

Former IT minister Milind Deora: Why we need a new Section 66A

Former IT minister Milind Deora: Why we need a new Section 66A

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

'Although I am from a different party, I would support this government if they draft an unambiguous section to replace 66A. That is the need of the hour, not from the government's point of view, but from the netizens's point of view,' says former IT minister Milind Deora, in this column exclusive to Rediff.com

Indian-American gets $1.4 million grant for stem cell research

Indian-American gets $1.4 million grant for stem cell research

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Dr Prashanth Rangan was among the 22 outstanding early-career researchers who were named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences. Rediff.com's George Joseph reports

Health insurance cos can no longer reject claims arbitrarily

Health insurance cos can no longer reject claims arbitrarily

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

To plug claims mismanagement, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is bringing reforms in the mediclaim segment.

Modi's vision is welcome but what about the crucial gap?

Modi's vision is welcome but what about the crucial gap?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The challenge will be to force the officials of his government to own this vision.