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The Aadhaar Nightmare

The Aadhaar Nightmare

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

In a nation divided by many things, the 12-digit unique identity number is holding lives to ransom.

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Shameen Alauddin finds out more about Touchkin which has raised $1.3 million to develop an artificial intelligence coach for your behavioural and mental health.

India sees sharp rise in cyber attacks as internet base continues to widen

India sees sharp rise in cyber attacks as internet base continues to widen

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Even as India's internet base continues to widen, with the country set to have over 900 internet users by 2025, a parallel rise in cyber threats has become a matter of huge concern. Experts say that the sudden surge in digital adoption left little time to develop a cybersecurity backbone for the country. This has put large amounts of data at risk.

To simplify GST returns, govt introduces 4 Bills in Lok Sabha

To simplify GST returns, govt introduces 4 Bills in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The Bills are primarily aimed at helping the MSME sector and small traders, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said while introducing these in the Lok Sabha

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

For the banking system a new cycle starts in FY2024. It's fraught with fresh challenges on asset quality and profitability, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'When we say we want to increase pension participation, do we want to increase participation through the savings route?' 'Or do we want people to save in specific pension products?' asks Renuka Sane.

New roster in SC from July 1, top 5 judges to hear PILs

New roster in SC from July 1, top 5 judges to hear PILs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The CJI has also kept with himself matters concerning arbitration, habeas corpus, criminal cases, contempt of court and ordinary civil matters.

Creditors of cash-strapped DHFL claim dues worth Rs 87,905.6 crore

Creditors of cash-strapped DHFL claim dues worth Rs 87,905.6 crore

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Of the total, the financial creditors - banks, bond holders and other financial institutions - have claimed Rs 86,892 crore.

NSE board okays IPO via offer for sale

NSE board okays IPO via offer for sale

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Issues Rs 358 crore interim dividend, 1:10 bonus and 10:1 split

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

What is it about Arohan that puts it in the top league of microfinance institutions in the country?

Post bonus announcement, Street expects TCS to spring more surprises

Post bonus announcement, Street expects TCS to spring more surprises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Analysts predict TCS's outlook to be stable.

J-K CM directs police to provide security to cell operators

J-K CM directs police to provide security to cell operators

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Concerned over the series of attacks on mobile phone towers in the valley, the Centre also issued an advisory to the state government.

EPFO may now get to invest in cash-starved infra sector

EPFO may now get to invest in cash-starved infra sector

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

At present, the EPFO is mandated to invest 20-45 per cent of its incremental funds - of around Rs 1.5 trillion - in debt-related instruments.

Bharat Bandh: Essential services most likely to be hit

Bharat Bandh: Essential services most likely to be hit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Trade union leaders claimed that the strike would be even bigger than the one last year as the number of striking workers is expected to swell to 18 crore

'No Challenge To SBI's Retail Loan Book'

'No Challenge To SBI's Retail Loan Book'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'When we look at the quality of our retail loan book, the non-performing asset percentage is low.'

Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida, millions asked to evacuate

Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida, millions asked to evacuate

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Irma, expected to landfall in Florida on Sunday, is likely to cause devastation across Florida.

Highlights of Union Budget 2022-23

Highlights of Union Budget 2022-23

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her fourth Budget in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Divestment's Tough Climate Call: The hurdle in govt's fund-raising path

Divestment's Tough Climate Call: The hurdle in govt's fund-raising path

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

There is money to buy the central public sector enterprises, but buyers will need a firm assurance that the disvestment programme will keep environment issues front and centre of their corporate plans.

How Skymet weathered the storm

How Skymet weathered the storm

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

If Jatin Singh is right in the long run and his morphed business can help reduce farmer distress, Skymet will provide a service of far more value from where it began

NPS returns better than EPF

NPS returns better than EPF

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Taxation has played spoilsport despite double digit returns.

Sensex to touch 41,500 points by March 2021

Sensex to touch 41,500 points by March 2021

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The liquidity-fuelled rally will continue for some time, however, fundamentals are getting stretched.

Lokpal to be sole probe authority in corruption cases?

Lokpal to be sole probe authority in corruption cases?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

A Parliamentary panel examining the Lokpal bill may recommend that the proposed anti-corruption watchdog be a single window stop for probing all corruption complaints against government functionaries by ending multiplicity of investigating agencies to investigate graft cases.

'It is the politics of elections. Not the economic politics of farmers'

'It is the politics of elections. Not the economic politics of farmers'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'I want to ask Modiji is the support price announced by him good enough to make a farmer's sons to start farming in their villages?' 'Can he swear by Bharat Mata and say that is true?'

HR GURU: Can I ask for pet-related leave?

HR GURU: Can I ask for pet-related leave?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

'Mahagathbandhan is of greed and lust, has 9 potential PM candidates'

'Mahagathbandhan is of greed and lust, has 9 potential PM candidates'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

BJP president Amit Shah, while kickstarting 'Ganatanatra Bachao Yatra' in Bengal, vowed to overthrow the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in the state.

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.

Ananth Narayanan to continue as Myntra-Jabong CEO

Ananth Narayanan to continue as Myntra-Jabong CEO

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Narayanan said while there would be some redundancies as a result of integration of the back-end functions of Myntra and Jabong, it will, however, be less than 10 per cent of the overall headcount

Temples, trusts deposit 1,512 kg gold under GMS

Temples, trusts deposit 1,512 kg gold under GMS

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Banks have collected about 1,500 kg of gold from temples and trusts under the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) since its launch last November.

EPF issue: What led to so many U-turns?

EPF issue: What led to so many U-turns?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

EPF is the major vehicle for the long-term savings of organised private sector employees.

Rs 9,600-cr QIP: SBI spared the blushes by LIC

Rs 9,600-cr QIP: SBI spared the blushes by LIC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Mop-up misses target as big FIIs skip issue.

'Ayushman Bharat will be a big flop'

'Ayushman Bharat will be a big flop'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'The biggest gainers under this scheme would be insurance companies.' 'If the government is going to route the payments through the insurance companies, these companies will be making nearly 30 per cent of the money.' 'For instance, if the government is paying Rs 100, then Rs 30 will go to these insurance companies.' 'Only Rs 70 will be available for expenditure that will be incurred by the hospitals.'

Rs 50K to 20 crores: 5 govt friendly funding schemes for women

Rs 50K to 20 crores: 5 govt friendly funding schemes for women

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Did you know that women can avail for a loan of upto Rs 20 crores to set up a manufacturing business?

Container lorry collides with KSRTC bus, 20 dead

Container lorry collides with KSRTC bus, 20 dead

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The driver of the lorry apparently lost control after the tyre burst and jumped the median and collided with the oncoming passenger bus, police said. The driver Hemaraj, a native of Ernakulam, has been arrested.

Unexpected lessons from a surgery

Unexpected lessons from a surgery

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'It was to be a two hour long surgery and anything could go wrong,' recalls Veenu Sandhu.

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Fund managers weren't too worried in 2014, as it was a year of positive surprises.

Tata Group is India's most valuable brand

Tata Group is India's most valuable brand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

SBI comes second and Bharti Airtel is third

Tips to shift your house smartly and save money

Tips to shift your house smartly and save money

Rediff.com2 May 2016

One way to bring down the cost is selling off old furniture.

Why Dalits are Angry with Yogi Adityanath

Why Dalits are Angry with Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Is baar vote jati par nahi, kaam par milega.'

Taxpayers, here's some good news for you

Taxpayers, here's some good news for you

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

You need not worry even if there is a mismatch between your income and deduction in Form 16/16A and Form 26AS, says Ashley Coutinho

Can India Inc manage its mergers?

Can India Inc manage its mergers?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

It may be the season for corporate matchmaking but India Inc's record of managing partnerships is far from impressive, says Shailesh Dobhal.