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Golfer Mickelson embroiled in trading scandal

Golfer Mickelson embroiled in trading scandal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Gambling debt, stock tip lead to $1 million settlement but no charges for golfer Phil Mickelson.

Ex-cop faced caste abuse, injury at Bhima-Koregaon

Ex-cop faced caste abuse, injury at Bhima-Koregaon

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Curiously, on one aspect -- the large turnout of Dalits at Bhima-Koregaon -- both the counsel for the government and police, and the counsel for Milind Ekbote, an accused in the Bhima-Koregaon violence, pursued the same line of questioning. They asked Tukaram Gavare about the planning that must have gone behind this turnout.

Inflation plays a spoiler; rises sharply to 1.88%

Inflation plays a spoiler; rises sharply to 1.88%

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Vegetable prices which had witnessed a 21.16 per cent contraction in June, shot up by 21.95 per cent in July.

Markets end on a weak note dragged by pharma shares

Markets end on a weak note dragged by pharma shares

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Top 5 losers include Lupin, Cipla, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's Lab and GAIL down 1.6%-11%.

China's Wuhan revises COVID-19 stats, toll up by 1,290

China's Wuhan revises COVID-19 stats, toll up by 1,290

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The Wuhan municipal headquarters in a notification said the revisions were made in accordance with related laws and regulations as well as the principle of being responsible for history, the people and the deceased.

RBI policy endorses government estimates on growth, inflation

RBI policy endorses government estimates on growth, inflation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

RBI said more monetary transmission to support growth continues to be critical.

Maggie on the boil! Madhuri, Amitabh feel the heat; case against Nestle

Maggie on the boil! Madhuri, Amitabh feel the heat; case against Nestle

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A case was lodged on Saturday against Nestle India in a local court here over safety standards of its Maggi product, while actors Amitabh Bachhan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta have also been separately dragged to the court for promoting the 'two-minute' noodles brand.

Punjab: Financially unfit to implement huge pay hike

Punjab: Financially unfit to implement huge pay hike

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Punjab has over 400,000 employees and pensioners and about 125,000 staff members in its corporations and boards.

Raj MP faces disqualification for not showing Modi rally expenses

Raj MP faces disqualification for not showing Modi rally expenses

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The massive crowds during the Lok Sabha election rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that defined the historic win of Bharatiya Janata Party seem to have taken their toll on a member of Parliament from Rajasthan.

Govt gets 92,000 calls on abuse during lockdown

Govt gets 92,000 calls on abuse during lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"Confinement is fostering the tension and strain created by security, health, and money worries. And it is increasing isolation for women with violent partners, separating them from the people and resources that can best help them. It's a perfect storm for controlling, violent behaviour behind closed doors," UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said in a statement calling the violence against women and girls 'a shadow pandemic'.

'Government's first responsibility is to feed its people'

'Government's first responsibility is to feed its people'

Rediff.com20 May 2015

'It is a national shame that the only country that enacted a food security act is now better known as the land of farmer suicides. Indian farming can change only if national irrigation policy is implemented in totality,' Dr M S Swaminathan tells Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com

Are Indian markets prepared for higher inflation?

Are Indian markets prepared for higher inflation?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Analysts expect inflation to peak in the first half of 2016-17 and moderate, thereafter, on the back of positive impact of monsoons

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6.25%

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6.25%

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The Monetary policy committe comprising 6 members voted 6-0 in the favour of the rate cut.

Why it makes sense to stay away from equities for now

Why it makes sense to stay away from equities for now

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

It is only 'zero-cost' money from FPIs that is keeping the market afloat

Rs 250bn farm package on anvil

Rs 250bn farm package on anvil

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Aiming to give a concrete shape to new initiatives in the farm sector, the Cabinet will soon take up key issues such as central assistance to states, food security mission and suggestions of National Commission on Farmers.

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress, desperate to make a comeback in Gujarat, which has been ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for over 20 years, has tried to reach out to various sections of society in its blueprint unveiled.

Rs 26 a day! Garibi Hatao in the Congress-BJP way

Rs 26 a day! Garibi Hatao in the Congress-BJP way

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

The question is how to genuinely assess the felt needs of citizens who are below a decent way of living, based on their consumption of food and arrangement for housing.

Poor monsoon to hit India's growth: Montek

Poor monsoon to hit India's growth: Montek

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Addressing an international meet on key inputs for accelerated development of Indian power sector at New Delhi on Tuesday Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission said that India's growth projection could be trimmed due to a poor monsoon.

2 Indian tribals are solving Florida's deadly problem

2 Indian tribals are solving Florida's deadly problem

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

In their first eight days on the job, the Irula tribesmen -- world-renowned snake catchers from India -- removed 13 pythons, including four on their first visit to Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge on North Key Largo in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

What the economy needs: Painful medium-term steps

What the economy needs: Painful medium-term steps

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

''Even without major reforms, with a business as usual scenario, and with current inflation trends, we should be clocking around 11 to 12 per cent nominal growth.' 'That is not happening and is a source of worry,' Rathin Roy tells Arup Roychoudhury.

US gives clean chit to Maggi: Do you want it back?

US gives clean chit to Maggi: Do you want it back?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Nestl India is preparing a blueprint for a possible relaunch.

India taking 'baby steps' towards economic recovery: D&B

India taking 'baby steps' towards economic recovery: D&B

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

D&N cites positive changes in momentum in certain segments of economy, but says some areas of concern remain

Are consumers always kings?

Are consumers always kings?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Goods and services provided without any consideration are out of ambit of Consumer Protection Act; investors, too, cannot approach a forum. Tinesh Bhasin reports

Jaitley must focus on fiscal consolidation to sustain growth

Jaitley must focus on fiscal consolidation to sustain growth

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The obvious temptation for Mr Jaitley would be to achieve a better fiscal deficit figure than what he had promised in July.

Data on India's burgeoning farm exports is not correct

Data on India's burgeoning farm exports is not correct

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

A closer look at the data reveals that a lot of the items are not part of this calculation. The notable ones include buffalo meat, marine exports, raw cotton, and plantation crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, etc.

Wheat procurement finally picks up

Wheat procurement finally picks up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

In total, the Centre plans to purchase around 40.7 million tonnes of wheat from farmers this year, which is almost 19 per cent more than last year.

Rate cut transmission to influence credit profile: Moody's

Rate cut transmission to influence credit profile: Moody's

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The RBI said there is an upward bias on inflation projection.

Govt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusionGovt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusion

Govt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusionGovt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusion

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Nestle India had re-launched Maggi earlier this month with a mandate of being safe for consumption amid much fanfare

Welcome 2015: India Inc has reasons to raise a toast

Welcome 2015: India Inc has reasons to raise a toast

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Events to keep an eye out for...

Maharashtra: Why vegetable prices are hitting the roof

Maharashtra: Why vegetable prices are hitting the roof

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

A little away from the city in the northern suburbs, vegetables are 15-30 per cent costlier.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

Believe in peace, but not at cost of self-respect: PM on Mann ki Baat

Believe in peace, but not at cost of self-respect: PM on Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Recalling the 2016 surgical strikes, he said Indian troops gave a befitting reply to the "audacity of a proxy war" under the "garb of terrorism".

8 meals for only Rs 20? Assam CM doesn't think so!

8 meals for only Rs 20? Assam CM doesn't think so!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday distanced himself from Agriculture Minister Nilomoni Sen Deka's remark -- that eight meals cost a total of Rs 20 in the state -- saying it was his personal view.

'RBI will link further cuts to inflation, fiscal stance'

'RBI will link further cuts to inflation, fiscal stance'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

RBI awaits fiscal stance, inflation to cool off to decide on rates.

'The enemy started firing at us'

'The enemy started firing at us'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Twenty one years ago, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force fought a bloody and bitter war to evict Pakistani intruders from the icy heights in Kargil. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes the lesser known heroes of the Kargil War.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

Major sponsors, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, demand reforms at FIFA

Major sponsors, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, demand reforms at FIFA

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Two top sponsors of FIFA and its World Cup tournaments on Friday ratcheted up pressure on the global football body for major reforms as a corruption scandal casts a lengthening shadow over the sport.

Plan panel forms 7 task forces

Plan panel forms 7 task forces

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.