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SC asks Centre, Manipur to ensure people's safety; urges to avoid hate speech

SC asks Centre, Manipur to ensure people's safety; urges to avoid hate speech

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The top court also took note of the submissions about objectionable public utterances by some groups and individuals.

Festive Season: 10 Tips To Eat Healthy

Festive Season: 10 Tips To Eat Healthy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Stick to gluten-free meals as often as possible. This includes bread, roti, random snacks, bready dishes like pizza (unless it is sourdough), crackers, etc.

ITC Q4 net profit rises 22% to Rs 5,225 cr

ITC Q4 net profit rises 22% to Rs 5,225 cr

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Diversified entity ITC Ltd on Thursday reported a 22.66 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,225.02 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 2023, led by a strong growth momentum across operating segments. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 4,259.68 crore a year ago, ITC Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Its revenue from operations increased 7 per cent to Rs 18,799.18 crore in the period under review against Rs 17,754.02 crore in the year-ago period.

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The status of the current submarine force level is alarming and we need to address the threat perceptions expeditiously. Critical decisions pertaining to national security cannot be delayed any further due to the rapidly changing maritime threat perceptions and growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean region, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Auditor Deloitte, 3 board members sever ties with Byju's

Auditor Deloitte, 3 board members sever ties with Byju's

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Audit firm Deloitte has resigned as auditors of Byju's citing a delay in submission of financial statements while almost simultaneously three of the edtech firm's board members have quit in what is being seen as a deepening crisis at the decacorn. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, which was slated to audit Byju's until 2025, stepped down with "immediate effect" mid-term stating that "the financial statements of the company are long delayed. In a letter sent to the board of Think & Learn Pvt Ltd (known as Byju's), Deloitte said it has not been able to start an audit due to the delays and that will have a "significant impact" on its ability to "plan, design perform and complete" the audit as per standards.

7 Foods Diabetics Should Avoid

7 Foods Diabetics Should Avoid

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Starting your day with breakfast cereals or granola bars is something diabetic patients should totally avoid.

Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Was sabotage behind Coromandel Exp entering loop line and hitting goods train?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

A thorough probe is underway, none of the authorities has so far talked about any possibility of a sabotage.

Engineering & construction sector: 10 cos likely to see solid growth in FY24

Engineering & construction sector: 10 cos likely to see solid growth in FY24

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The engineering and construction (E&C) sector delivered an excellent performance in the last two financial years (FY2021-22 or FY22 and FY23's nine-months) and there's reason to believe that FY24 will also see outperformance. The sector has emerged from the pandemic with stronger balance sheets and more rational cost structures. It has a big order book and it should see new order flows accelerate in FY24.

Boxing only succour for this once homeless Aus boxer

Boxing only succour for this once homeless Aus boxer

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Life has dealt her a hard hand - from growing up in foster care, to being homeless during the pandemic -- but Australian boxer Marissa Williamson has taken the knocks on the chin and is hoping to find a glory-giving home in the boxing ring.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

Tampering with evidence not ruled out in Chhawla gangrape-murder case, says SC

Tampering with evidence not ruled out in Chhawla gangrape-murder case, says SC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The three men were accused of abducting, gangraping and brutally killing the woman in February 2012. Her mutilated body was found three days after she was abducted.

10 Tips For A Better Sex Life

10 Tips For A Better Sex Life

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Having a good sex life is not difficult. One needs to ensure to get the basics right - eat, sleep, exercise and communication.

90 planes set to board Air India fleet in 2 years

90 planes set to board Air India fleet in 2 years

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The Tata group-owned Air India will induct over 90 aircraft in two years as it looks to widen its footprint and grab a larger market share. The plan includes 56 planes from the mega aircraft order that the airline has now finalised with Airbus and Boeing. These will be in addition to previously announced leases of 36 planes that include Airbus A320Neo, A321Neo, and Boeing 777 aircraft.

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

All work in the armed forces is team work. One has to deal with people all the time -- at work, play and even during war, advises IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

A New Fear Of AI Dawning?

A New Fear Of AI Dawning?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

... And it's not just fear of job losses, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Tata Neu onboarding Titan by Diwali; TaMo & Air India next

Tata Neu onboarding Titan by Diwali; TaMo & Air India next

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Close to six months since the launch of Tata Neu, the super application (app) from Tata Sons Group is all set for a revamp. The highlights include a reimagined rewards programme or NeuPass, a more seamless user experience by increasing the digital maturity of brands, adding more brands to the platform, and hiring category leaders to drive the next phase of growth. When it comes to brands, Titan will join Tata Neu by Diwali. Tata Motors and Air India will be on board after the Festival of Lights.

ITC Q3 net profit rises 23% to Rs 5,070 crore

ITC Q3 net profit rises 23% to Rs 5,070 crore

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

ITC Ltd on Friday reported a 23.09 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,070.09 crore for the third quarter ended December 2022, helped by growth momentum across its operating segments. The diversified company had posted a net profit of Rs 4,118.80 crore during the October-December quarter of the previous fiscal, ITC said in a regulatory filing. Its revenue from operations was up 3.56 per cent to Rs 19,020.65 crore during the quarter under review, as against Rs 18,365.80 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.

Don't Miss Signs Of Economic Slowdown!

Don't Miss Signs Of Economic Slowdown!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Don't be surprised if growth in the second half of the financial year drops below 4%, which is where it was in the year before the pandemic, warns T N Ninan.

HUL appoints Rohit Jawa as new MD & CEO

HUL appoints Rohit Jawa as new MD & CEO

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

FMCG major HUL on Friday announced the appointment of Rohit Jawa as the managing director & chief executive officer to succeed Sanjiv Mehta who will retire from the company after leading it for a decade. Jawa, presently the Chief of Transformation for Unilever, would take over the leadership role for a term of five consecutive years with effect from June 27, 2023, the company said in a statement. "The appointment of Rohit Jawa as a whole-time director and MD & CEO will be subject to approval of Shareholders and other statutory approvals as may be applicable," it added.

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'We should not allow ourselves to be surprised in any manner in future on the border.'

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'This is about children caring for their parents and helping them with assistance.'

From double-digit hikes to promotions, IT talent takes the cake

From double-digit hikes to promotions, IT talent takes the cake

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Employee costs for Indian IT services players have touched an all-time high as salaries soar in their effort to retain talent. Engineer salaries are going through the roof. According to a news report, Infosys, which reported a 27.7 per cent attrition rate for the fourth quarter of FY22, plans to have an average salary hike of 12-13 per cent. High potential employees will get increases of 22-23 per cent.

Ajit Pawar doesn't know why Sharad Pawar met Adani

Ajit Pawar doesn't know why Sharad Pawar met Adani

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Addressing a press conference in Pune, Pawar also responded to a query on Thursday's meeting between industrialist Gautam Adani and NCP chief Sharad Pawar, saying the two know each other and there is nothing wrong if two such persons meet.

Rs 62,000 Crore GST Evasion Detected

Rs 62,000 Crore GST Evasion Detected

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'There are unscrupulous traders who create fake invoices by showing bogus e-way bills, movement of goods.' 'Since the entities registered across different states, and kept on changing their numbers, tracing them was difficult.'

Want To Invest In Kamanewala Ghar?

Want To Invest In Kamanewala Ghar?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

This sort of property is better suited for an investor rather than an end user.

An Indian Discovery That Will Help Healing

An Indian Discovery That Will Help Healing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'After the discovery of the biomarkers, Calpain and Inflammasomes, we know we have a biomarker to target.' 'That way, we can use the biomarkers for an early diagnosis of blood clotting due to hypoxia or low oxygen in the tissues, and can save a life.'

Omicron surge: Step up testing, Govt to 9 states, UTs

Omicron surge: Step up testing, Govt to 9 states, UTs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In the absence of sufficient testing, it is rather impossible to determine the true level of infection spread in the community, Additional Secretary of Union Health Ministry Arti Ahuja said in her letter dated January 5.

WPI inflation eases to 12.07% in June; food, crude prices soften

WPI inflation eases to 12.07% in June; food, crude prices soften

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The wholesale price-based inflation eased marginally to 12.07 per cent in June as crude oil and food items witnessed some softening in prices. However, WPI inflation remained in double digit for the third consecutive month in June, mainly due to a low base of last year. WPI inflation was (-) 1.81 per cent, in June 2020. Snapping the five straight months of uptick, the wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation in June softened as prices of food articles and crude oil eased, even though manufactured products hardened.

How India Saved More Than 100,000 Lives

How India Saved More Than 100,000 Lives

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The vaccination drive was only one important part of India's globally recognised pandemic management and response strategy, observes Dr Vinod K Paul.

7 Reasons To Donate Blood

7 Reasons To Donate Blood

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Donating one unit of blood -- 350ml to 450ml -- can save up to three lives

UP BJP Getting Ready For Battle Of 2024

UP BJP Getting Ready For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'The BJP would like to build a 'rainbow' coalition of different castes and communities buttressed by the appeal of nationalism and Hindutva.'

ASK KOMAL: Can you suggest a good fitness routine?

ASK KOMAL: Can you suggest a good fitness routine?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Why Tirupur Missed The World Cup Bus

Why Tirupur Missed The World Cup Bus

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

'A change we have seen after the Russia-Ukraine war is the energy crisis in Europe.' 'Earlier, in Europe, people used to change their clothes after 5 washes, now they are using it till 15-20 washes.' 'They used to change their entire wardrobe after 2 months or so, but because of the economic conditions, it has changed.' 'It has affected exports as 40% of our exports is to Europe, 30% to the US and 10% to the UK.' 'The war has to end for better days to come.'

Can China sustain high levels of capital flight?

Can China sustain high levels of capital flight?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

A slowdown is evident.

3-day survey found many tax-linked irregularities at BBC, says I-T dept

3-day survey found many tax-linked irregularities at BBC, says I-T dept

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The income and profits shown by various BBC group entities are "not commensurate" with the scale of their operations in India and tax has not been paid on certain remittances by its foreign entities, the income tax authorities said Friday, a day after they ended a three-day-long survey operation against the British media organisation.

Flood-prone states rapped for not enacting law on prevention

Flood-prone states rapped for not enacting law on prevention

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The standing committee on water resources, tabled in Lok Sabha, said only Manipur, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand and erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir had enacted legislation, though delineation and demarcation of flood plains are yet to be undertaken.

Business hotels start seeing signs of recovery after protracted lull

Business hotels start seeing signs of recovery after protracted lull

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Encouraged by a steady recovery seen in the first two weeks of February, hospitality firms expect the business hotels in metros including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad that have been lagging the leisure hotels in terms of revenue per available room (RevPar) to catch up in the coming months. Huge pent-up demand for MICE (meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions) as companies slowly return to hosting physical events coupled with easing of the recently announced restrictions on international travel, will also help in getting closer to pre-Covid levels of revenue, they said. The Omicron wave that peaked in January had derailed the strong month-on-month recovery seen by the hotels since August.

How about granting same sex couples social benefits, SC asks govt

How about granting same sex couples social benefits, SC asks govt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre whether social welfare benefits can be granted to same-sex couples without going into legalising their marriage.

'Build portfolio in mid-, small caps via SIPs'

'Build portfolio in mid-, small caps via SIPs'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'As the Indian economy continues to expand over the next three years, mid- and small-caps should do well as they have higher exposure to the domestic economy than large-caps.'

Delhi air pollution is an emergency, need urgent steps: SC

Delhi air pollution is an emergency, need urgent steps: SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Terming the rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR an "emergency" situation, the Supreme Court asked the Centre and the Delhi government on Saturday to take immediate measures to improve the air quality and suggested steps such as stopping vehicles and clamping a lockdown in the national capital.