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More than two dozen companies do the vanishing act

More than two dozen companies do the vanishing act

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The companies on the list are from sectors including trading, finance, packaging, textile, realty, and others. Trading and finance companies account for half-a-dozen companies each.

First pilot of retail digital rupee in 4 cities on Dec 1

First pilot of retail digital rupee in 4 cities on Dec 1

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Reserve Bank will launch the first pilot for retail digital rupee in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar on December 1, and later expand it to nine more cities in the initial phase. This follows a month after the RBI had started a pilot in the digital rupee - wholesale segment on November 1. The Reserve Bank announces the launch of the first pilot for retail digital rupee (e?-R) on December 1, 2022, the central bank said in a statement on Tuesday.

'A creative mind never ages'

'A creative mind never ages'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Balkrishna V Doshi, who won the Pritzker Award in 2018 -- which is equivalent to the Nobel Prize in architecture -- passed into the ages this week. Sohini Das recalls an encounter with the the legendary architect, who was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in this year's Republic Day honours list.

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Amritpal is the creation of journalists and the inaction of the government in Punjab.'

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ultimately quotas kill talent and true meritocracy, argues R Jagannathan.

When A Dress Was PAINTED On Bella!

When A Dress Was PAINTED On Bella!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

When supermodel Bella Hadid stepped on stage at Paris Fashion Week, she was dressed in just a pair of high-cut panties. And in minutes, painters sprayed her down, giving birth to the unforgettable dress.

When Models Took A Tram Ride

When Models Took A Tram Ride

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Never-seen-before venues at Melbourne Fashion Week.

Assam merges 4 district ahead of EC delimitation

Assam merges 4 district ahead of EC delimitation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said it was only "temporary" and did not disclose the reason behind the decision.

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'. For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life.

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The challenge is to enhance opportunities for people to generate livelihoods through entrepreneurship, both big and small, argues R Jagannathan.

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Overestimation of AI can lead to an excessive level of trust and the spread of disinformation. ChatGPT's replies are riddled with factual errors, hidden in eloquent, grammatically correct sentences. This leads to a hallucination of truth, explains Kumar Abishek.

What makes Kathanar UNIQUE

What makes Kathanar UNIQUE

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'We are grateful to have an opportunity to bring these technologies used in international cinema to Malayalam cinema through Kathanar.'

Modi flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat train

Modi flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat train

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express semi-high speed train.

How Budget Will Benefit Homebuyers

How Budget Will Benefit Homebuyers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Capital gains exemption limit and a steep reduction in the highest surcharge will empower the masses with enhanced liquidity flow that can be invested in real estate, points out Dhaval Ajmera.

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'We have to be prepared on the borders to withstand Chinese expansionist designs.'

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.

Is Imran Khan's PTI Party Imploding?

Is Imran Khan's PTI Party Imploding?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

These are obviously not 'organic' desertions but brought about under intense military pressure, post the 9/5 arrests. It seemed as if the party was being dismantled the same way it was brought into power!, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Sari Style Tips From Rakul, Sai, Vaani

Sari Style Tips From Rakul, Sai, Vaani

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Planning to revisit the timeless Sari on coming festive days in the weeks ahead? Turn to these showbiz celebs for inspiration.

Mukesh Ambani is largest wealth creator; Adani most consistent

Mukesh Ambani is largest wealth creator; Adani most consistent

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries (RIL) has emerged as the country's largest wealth creator, adding a staggering Rs 9.6 trillion over the past five years, according to Motilal Oswal's 26th Annual Wealth Creation Study. In doing so, the Mukesh Ambani-led company has beaten its own record of Rs 5.6 trillion generated in 2014-19. The study covered financial year 2015-16 (FY16) to FY21 and ranks the top 100 companies in descending order of absolute wealth created, subject to the company's stock price outperforming the BSE Sensex. The firms were also ranked according to speed (price CAGR during the period).

How Quick Commerce Is Changing Shopping

How Quick Commerce Is Changing Shopping

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'The focus on easier access and faster delivery is creating a new consumption pattern that allows consumers to satisfy their last-minute cravings and restock essentials at the click of a button.'

'Imagine hostile forces getting their hands on data'

'Imagine hostile forces getting their hands on data'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'Maybe the State wants to be watching people all the time. But when they are watching, others too may be watching!' 'The State is becoming more and more secretive while throwing people to the wolves.'

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

'Pathaan Has Brought Our Zest Back'

'Pathaan Has Brought Our Zest Back'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Today, the risks have risen.' 'So stars need good content and good content needs stars.' 'It is now X+Y (star + content) not that X is greater than Y or Y is greater than X.'

Jhunjhunwala: The RARE big bull and unabashed wealth creator

Jhunjhunwala: The RARE big bull and unabashed wealth creator

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Stock market investments are always said to involve risks and people who made big fortunes often made headlines as scamsters, leading to Dalal Street always being looked at with suspicion, but Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was broadly an exception. Jhunjhunwala, a partner at RARE Enterprises, who rose to amass a $5.8 billion fortune and earn the tag of the country's biggest individual investor, leaves behind a relatively cleaner slate, as was seen in the most common description for him -- 'India's own Warren Buffett'. Unlike names like Harshad Mehta and Ketan Parekh, whose rise in fortunes in post-liberalised India was tainted with scam links, the newest 'Big Bull' in the more-regulated market had lesser baggage on this front.

Was CIC Mahurkar Right In His Views?

Was CIC Mahurkar Right In His Views?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'As CIC, you have the power to comment on policy matters. 'If you have very strong beliefs and you know your rulings will be reported, you will express your beliefs.'

India's 1st woman Rafale pilot participates in R-Day

India's 1st woman Rafale pilot participates in R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Shivangi Singh is part of the IAF's Golden Arrows squadron based out of Ambala in Punjab.

Pooja Looks GORGEOUS In Green

Pooja Looks GORGEOUS In Green

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

The actor tuned muse for Kalki Fashion at the Times Fashion Week.

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

China's Covid Surge: India's Dr Kotnis Moment?

China's Covid Surge: India's Dr Kotnis Moment?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

By offering aid to China in its hour of need we will create an opening to Xi Jinping to rectify his policy towards India, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Include Value Funds In Your Portfolio

Include Value Funds In Your Portfolio

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Don't exit from growth-style funds as they may benefit next from a shift in investor preference.

Hot damn! Sobhita's got swag

Hot damn! Sobhita's got swag

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The Made In Heaven actor turned heads in a colourful creation at Lakme Fashion Week.

'I don't want to think of challenges, but tasks before us'

'I don't want to think of challenges, but tasks before us'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Every time a new tech comes in, there are a set of people who will predict that this will be the end of Indian IT and every time the Indian IT industry and overall technology providers have proven to be resilient.'

Should YOU Invest In Retirement Funds?

Should YOU Invest In Retirement Funds?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

You can build your own retirement savings portfolio by investing in equity, hybrid and/or debt funds. Alternatively, you can also invest in retirement funds which provide asset allocation solutions for different investment needs and risk appetites, says Dwaipayan Bose

'India's young offer growth potential for auto sector'

'India's young offer growth potential for auto sector'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'The semiconductor supply is constantly improving, with visible green-shoots in the situation as compared to earlier part of last year'

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

We are currently in a transition phase and its resultant turmoil as a titanic struggle between Indian and Western value systems is being waged, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Can ChatGPT Really Replace Humans?

Can ChatGPT Really Replace Humans?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

AI will continue to grow in capacity, and the newer versions will keep us in a state of hypnosis. But there would still be a shadow of uncertainty, predicts Atanu Biswas.

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The new mantra was to align Apple's ambition with the government's, focusing on Modi's favourite themes of Make in India, employment generation and India as a high-tech export hub.

PIX: Do you like these head gear?

PIX: Do you like these head gear?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week kicked off in Madrid, with strict security measures and social distance guidelines to ward off coronavirus.

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

Dia Mirza bares abs in a corset choli

Dia Mirza bares abs in a corset choli

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The former beauty queen and actor turned showstopper for House of Kotwara at the Lakme Fashion Week.