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CBDT shelves proposal to tax India-dedicated funds

CBDT shelves proposal to tax India-dedicated funds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

CBDT circular issued last month had raised multiple taxation concerns.

Questions dog ICICI Bank's Videocon loan thanks to Deepak Kochhar link

Questions dog ICICI Bank's Videocon loan thanks to Deepak Kochhar link

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

ICICI Bank has quashed rumours of favouritism, nepotism and quid pro quo. The bank clarified that while Chanda Kochhar was on the credit committee, she was not the chairperson. Videocon Chairman Venugopal Dhoot said there was no impropriety in the deal.

How e-commerce firms are making money from 'returned' products

How e-commerce firms are making money from 'returned' products

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

High return rates in the e-commerce space are making a dent in the margins of e-retailers.

Mayawati punctured BJP-RSS, Cong claims to Ambedkar's legacy

Mayawati punctured BJP-RSS, Cong claims to Ambedkar's legacy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

BSP chief says Ambedkar talked of separate electorates for Dalits; didn't believe in Hindutva.

Forget note ban, BJP targets youth in UP

Forget note ban, BJP targets youth in UP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Nearly 1,500 akansha petis (boxes of aspirations) have been placed in colleges for students to reveal what they expect from a BJP government. While demonetisation figured high in villages, BJP strategist Siddharth Sikka says city youth were "more concerned" about law and order and sanitation.

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

This venture will also mark Stepathlon's entry into the business to consumer space.

Sports awards function on Aug 31; no Khel Ratna for Poonia

Sports awards function on Aug 31; no Khel Ratna for Poonia

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Sports Ministry confirmed on Thursday that it will stick to the original list of winners for the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards, thereby dashing discus thrower Krishna Poonia's hopes of being conferred the country's highest sporting honour.

Amazon sets the pace for e-commerce in India

Amazon sets the pace for e-commerce in India

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Flipkart and Snapdeal take a cue from Amazon even as they differ on who is ahead in the race

'Modi keeping silent just to win Bihar elections:' Shourie

'Modi keeping silent just to win Bihar elections:' Shourie

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Former Union Minister Arun Shourie on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deliberately maintaining silence on incidents like Dadri lynching while his ministerial.

IndiGo in rough weather over payout to promoters

IndiGo in rough weather over payout to promoters

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Analysts question negative net worth because of dividend payout ahead of IPO.

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Begin with ITC. Larsen & Toubro, yes. ICICI and HDFC, yes again.

Who said what on Kovind's nomination

Who said what on Kovind's nomination

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

PM said Kovind will make an 'exceptional President'.

Ratan Tata puts his heart into e-commerce start-ups

Ratan Tata puts his heart into e-commerce start-ups

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

His presence matters more than the money he brings.

Land acquisition case: CBI raids residences, offices of Hooda and his aides

Land acquisition case: CBI raids residences, offices of Hooda and his aides

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The former Haryana chief minister is facing a court case over land deals in Manesar.

Are these gents in panic mode?

Are these gents in panic mode?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

A series of bypoll losses has pushed the Modi government into panic mode. Uncharacteristically, it's letting events dictate its actions, says Shekhar Gupta.

Read your insurance policy document thoroughly, here's why

Read your insurance policy document thoroughly, here's why

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

It is important to preserve copies of benefit illustration and product features.

The odd man out at Kumaraswamy's big moment

The odd man out at Kumaraswamy's big moment

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Three guys stood out at the swearing-in ceremony of Deve Gowda's son, says Sudhir Bisht.

Naidu's daylong fast becomes rallying point for Opposition unity

Naidu's daylong fast becomes rallying point for Opposition unity

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

"(Former PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee said 'raj dharma' was not followed in Gujarat (during the 2002 riots). Now, 'raj dharma' is not being followed in case of Andhra Pradesh. We have been denied what was rightfully ours," he claimed.

Trusts withdrew Rs 4,000 crore prematurely from Tata Sons in May

Trusts withdrew Rs 4,000 crore prematurely from Tata Sons in May

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Terms reveal that such premature redemption is allowable on dividend reset dates in case there is no agreement on the dividend rate

Sky-high valuation of India's start-ups worries global investors

Sky-high valuation of India's start-ups worries global investors

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

As billions of dollars flow into India's booming online economy, some investors are beginning to fret that soaring valuations could hamper market listings.

3 money lessons from Fashion Week!

3 money lessons from Fashion Week!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

A high fashion event can teach you a thing or two about money matters! Intrigued? Then read on to find out more!

Tamil parties pin their hopes on ordinance to bring jallikattu back

Tamil parties pin their hopes on ordinance to bring jallikattu back

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

With the Supreme Court reinforcing its stay on jallikattu, the state BJP hopes it can persuade its party leadership to bring in an ordinance. But this is a path filled with risk, reports R Ramasubramanian.

One country exports terror everywhere: PM on Pak

One country exports terror everywhere: PM on Pak

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Modi held Pakistan directly responsible for the Uri attack.

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'No question of their winning.'

Is it the end of the road for Google Glass?

Is it the end of the road for Google Glass?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Many app makers have stopped work on their projects or abandoned them, mostly because of the lack of customers or limitations of the device.

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Why must Indians adjust their time-tested system because of what the West needs, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

How Ronnie Screwvala is using Rs 2,000 cr from the Disney deal

How Ronnie Screwvala is using Rs 2,000 cr from the Disney deal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

He started a fund with Rs 800 crore and made several investments.

After RK Nagar, the game is on in Tamil Nadu

After RK Nagar, the game is on in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Given the twin embarrassments of a TTV win and party nominee Karu Nagarajan losing his deposit, polling fewer votes than NOTA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP boss Amit Shah would be pushed to rethink their strategy. Tamil Nadu would thus become a part of the BJP's grander strategy for 2019 rather than a stand-alone affair, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Four money lessons from Dussehra

Four money lessons from Dussehra

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

As you spruce up for Dussehra puja this year, we have a suggestion for you! How about looking at your finances in a whole new way?

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'If they were really serious (about conferring the Bharat Ratna on Savarkar) what were they doing for the last five years?' 'Why do they have to take so long?' 'Gandhi himself never got the Bharat Ratna so it does not really matter.'

Nitish replaces Sharad Yadav as JD-U chief

Nitish replaces Sharad Yadav as JD-U chief

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Nitish Kumar's unanimous election to the top post at the party's National Executive meeting brought an end to the decade-old tenure of Sharad Yadav, who had ruled himself out for a fourth term.

Expect fireworks despite long injury lists as IPL 10 takes off

Expect fireworks despite long injury lists as IPL 10 takes off

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

A clutch of Indian stars led by India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli are either sidelined or ruled out of this edition of the tournament, lessening the wow factor of the IPL.

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Public bicycle-sharing systems are entering this untapped market.

Amazing story of Xooglers making a big impact in India

Amazing story of Xooglers making a big impact in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A number of Xooglers are employing lessons and practices learnt during their stint at Google to branch out into innovative ventures.

11 Indian lensmen in top photo award race

11 Indian lensmen in top photo award race

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The winner of the coveted L'Iris d'Or/ Professional Photographer of the Year title takes home a $25,000 (Rs 15 lakh) prize.

C P Gurnani is India's highest paid CEO

C P Gurnani is India's highest paid CEO

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

With more firms now offering stock options to their chief executives, the salaries of these managers are sky-rocketing.

Euphoric crowd chants 'Ab ki baar Modi sarkar' in Varanasi

Euphoric crowd chants 'Ab ki baar Modi sarkar' in Varanasi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's supporters seemed desperate to get a glimpse of their leader as they waited patiently on balconies and rooftops along the 4 km route of his road show, reports Sharat Pradhan

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar dead; Prez, PM, others pay tribute

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar dead; Prez, PM, others pay tribute

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind said he was 'a determined champion of democracy during the Emergency' and would be missed by his readers.

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In an online chat with readers on July 8, Anil Rego answered their tax queries. Here's the chat transcript in case you missed the chat

'Didi' retains power in West Bengal, set to form government again

'Didi' retains power in West Bengal, set to form government again

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The 61-year-old feisty leader, who had single-handedly wrecked the red bastion in West Bengal in 2011, was unfazed by the Left-Congress alliance ahead of the assembly polls.