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'Differences with India on making Swiss bank a/c info public'

'Differences with India on making Swiss bank a/c info public'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Noting that tax evasion is not a criminal offence in Switzerland, a senior Swiss official has acknowledged differences with India on what can be made public about Indians having unaccounted money parked in Swiss banks.

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Meet Jasmeet Singh Sandhu who ranked third in the Union Public Service Commission exam this year.

During monsoons, keep car policy papers handy

During monsoons, keep car policy papers handy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

As monsoon picks up, be ready to drive through water-logged areas and mushy roads. Since motor accidents typically see a rise during rains, motor claims also move up.

Beware! Mobile wallet frauds on the rise

Beware! Mobile wallet frauds on the rise

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Don't reveal any information to strangers.

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

Rediff.com4 May 2017

A K Bhattacharya digs into the yet-to-be-public report on ways to curb black money and finds out that Modi's next moves could include action on dabba trading, hawala, and education.

6 reasons you must buy cancer insurance NOW!

6 reasons you must buy cancer insurance NOW!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Given the high cost of treating cancer and the reasonable premium rates at which these plans are available, one should opt for a cover at the earliest.

Why brand Sensex still has the edge over Nifty

Why brand Sensex still has the edge over Nifty

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Nifty has a virtual monopoly in the index derivatives segment.

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.

'Our philosophy is we shall NOT grow at any cost'

'Our philosophy is we shall NOT grow at any cost'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Avenue Supermarts, which runs D-Mart, posted a 47 per cent jump in net profit in the March quarter and its revenue and operating profit went up 41 per cent. The company's chief executive and managing director, Neville Noronha, talks to Raghavendra Kamath about strategy.

'A bold step': Bankers, industry hail demonetisation move

'A bold step': Bankers, industry hail demonetisation move

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Some initial reactions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight.

We are trying to develop the rural markets: Maruti CMD

We are trying to develop the rural markets: Maruti CMD

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The recently anointed managing director and chief executive officer at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd tells Business Standard how he intends to get back to over 50 per cent share in the domestic market, apart from a larger role in the parent's global operations.

'The Ashokan rock edicts are a marvel of history'

'The Ashokan rock edicts are a marvel of history'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Historian and writer Sunil Khilanani lists King Ashoka's teachings, the Constitution and EVMs as some of India's finest treasures.

US university with 90 per cent Indian students ordered to shut down

US university with 90 per cent Indian students ordered to shut down

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The University of Northern Virginia has been asked to stop operations July 16 onwards because it has failed to get accreditation from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Why the Indian farmer is truly global

Why the Indian farmer is truly global

Rediff.com29 May 2015

IFFCO is reaching out to the young Indian urban professional.

Demonetisation has hit at the heart of businesses

Demonetisation has hit at the heart of businesses

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

From farmers to cement, steel, logistics, transportation and automobiles, the back-end is struggling to get going due to the liquidity crisis.

A new Sanskrit wave

A new Sanskrit wave

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A cow that speaks, a question on patriarchy and the story of a 17th-century poet - Sanskrit filmmakers are finding new ways to revive the 'dying' language.

Why India must be tough with Myanmar

Why India must be tough with Myanmar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

'If Myanmar falls to China, let it.' 'Sooner or later the rulers of the country will have to call New Delhi.'

Car makers struggling hard to see 'achche din'

Car makers struggling hard to see 'achche din'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Car makers are trying hard to boost sales in India.

The 'O' word Mr Rajan won't utter

The 'O' word Mr Rajan won't utter

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The single most important issue in Public Sector Banks is corruption.

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

In Mumbai, Xenium, an interactive digital agency, is launching a VR lounge later this month.

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

In Mumbai, Xenium, an interactive digital agency, is launching a VR lounge later this month.

Four lessons of change from Tata Communications CEO

Four lessons of change from Tata Communications CEO

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Vinod Kumar, Tata Communication CEO has amazing business strategies to enhance topline.

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

More companies with unconventional business models to get into messy legal hassles in India.

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Firms are offering employees flexi hours; demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed.

Is this the India we want?

Is this the India we want?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'There is a discomfort among many of us at the fact that the Republic is not more Hindu than it could or should be.' 'This discomfort is producing laws such as the one we now have in Gujarat,' says Aakar Patel.

We intend to pay everyone, unlike Kingfisher: SpiceJet promoter

We intend to pay everyone, unlike Kingfisher: SpiceJet promoter

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

We have cleared all dues to our employees, says Ajay Singh

Wah Taj! Good days are here for India's oldest hotel chain

Wah Taj! Good days are here for India's oldest hotel chain

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The 112-year old hotel chain has readied a three-pronged turnaround plan

We drive the performance structure: N Chandrasekaran

We drive the performance structure: N Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

TCS is confident of bringing in industry-leading numbers, despite soft third quarter results

Achche Din ahead for India's real estate market?

Achche Din ahead for India's real estate market?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Developers are likely to start announcing their festive season offers soon, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh.

People's movement lights up rural households

People's movement lights up rural households

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Around 80 million rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

Floods choke travel sector's business

Floods choke travel sector's business

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Travel companies, seeing massive cancellations, are now advising tourists to visit these destinations in August.

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have been others, less publicised, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee points out.

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The San Francisco-based giant has acquired a Delhi-based company.

Fireball! NASA rocket explodes seconds after launch

Fireball! NASA rocket explodes seconds after launch

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

An unmanned private rocket contracted by National Aeronautics and Space Administration to carry cargo into the space has exploded seconds after its launch along the eastern Virginia coast of the United States.

'Q2, Q3 in FY 18 will be bumper quarters for GDP'

'Q2, Q3 in FY 18 will be bumper quarters for GDP'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'The 5.7% growth in the April-June period is an aberration because of GST.' 'Business activity in the last 15 days of the quarter was minimal or zero.'

Why Free Basics is so contentious in India

Why Free Basics is so contentious in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The programme has triggered a huge debate in India.

He is trying to turn Air India around

He is trying to turn Air India around

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'It is not as bad an airline as it is made out to be: We serve wonderful food, the leg space is more, our cabin crew is warm and friendly.' 'The customer needs to be apprised of these things.'

Health insurance proposals: Few hits and misses

Health insurance proposals: Few hits and misses

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

There are few lapses in the healthy insurance proposals.

Media sector to have a moderate start this year

Media sector to have a moderate start this year

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

After a robust Q4 FY14, thanks to election spends on advertising across platforms, media entities might see slightly lower ad revenue growth at 12 to 14 per cent.

In Tesla, electric car makers find a spark

In Tesla, electric car makers find a spark

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Model 3 received 180,000 orders worldwide.