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'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

IOA president P T Usha on Sunday slammed the revolting executive council members, saying they 'seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain'

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday threatened legal action against the body's president PT Usha for "defaming" his image after she issued a show cause notice to him on the basis of a complaint challenging his eligibility to hold the post.

Raghuram Rajan moves up the ladder

Raghuram Rajan moves up the ladder

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Rajan has shifted from the conventional ground floor room occupied by CEAs to a room on the first floor, adjacent to Chidambaram's office.

P T Usha issues notice to IOA treasurer Yadav

P T Usha issues notice to IOA treasurer Yadav

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

It has been alleged that IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav and some other officials are continuing in office in violation of the age and tenure cap set by the National Sports Code.

IOA mess: PT Usha calls for SGM

IOA mess: PT Usha calls for SGM

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'The SGM shall be a hybrid meeting as per Article 8.3 of the Constitution of the IOA. Those who are unable to join the meeting physically, can join the meeting through Webex for which the online link would be available on the website of the IOA.'

A food company's parting gift to Raghuram Rajan

A food company's parting gift to Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Zzungry said it had introduced limited edition of 'Ulundu kozhukattai' and 'Kova kozhukattai' that are inspired from the cuisines of two states that hold great relevance in the life of Raghuram Rajan.

Why Modi Prefers Babus At RBI Helm

Why Modi Prefers Babus At RBI Helm

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Perhaps because the Modi government had some differences of opinion with two of the economist governors (one of whom was appointed by the Manmohan Singh government), there is a view that its political leadership prefers a civil servant to head the RBI, notes A K Bhattacharya.

IOA treasurer Sahdev accuses P T Usha of 'spreading lies'

IOA treasurer Sahdev accuses P T Usha of 'spreading lies'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday hit back at president P T Usha for claiming that IOA Executive Committee members were not agreeing on a proposal to felicitate Paris Olympics medal-winners

How Raghuram Rajan changed rupee's fortunes

How Raghuram Rajan changed rupee's fortunes

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

On September 4, at a time when the rupee was the worst performer among Asian currencies, Raghuram Rajan took charge as RBI's governor.

How Raghuram Rajan has performed so far

How Raghuram Rajan has performed so far

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Rajan, who will complete a month as the governor of Reserve Bank of India on Friday has already succeeded in restoring calm in the foreign exchange market.

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's exit reminds Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Kafka's The Trial.

Raghuram Rajan alone cannot revive India's economy

Raghuram Rajan alone cannot revive India's economy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

It is the government and its policies and attitude toward FDI that is at the root of the problem.

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is "deeply concerning" that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games.

Speed up reforms: Raghuram Rajan

Speed up reforms: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

Raghuram Rajan has begun well

Raghuram Rajan has begun well

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan takes the long view.

Will Raghuram Rajan get a second term?

Will Raghuram Rajan get a second term?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is regarded as credible by global financiers.

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Withholds Olympic Solidarity fund

Why Raghuram Rajan is creating a university

Why Raghuram Rajan is creating a university

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'We have 100,000 students going abroad every year.' 'So, we have room for at least 100 universities of very high quality to service those 100,000 students.'

Raghuram Rajan slams loan waiver decision

Raghuram Rajan slams loan waiver decision

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

It would amount to penalising the people, who make an attempt to repay loans.

Raghuram Rajan signed Rs 1000 banknotes to come up shortly

Raghuram Rajan signed Rs 1000 banknotes to come up shortly

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the Rs 1000 Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier, RBI said.

Kerala asks Centre to reject Raghuram Rajan report

Kerala asks Centre to reject Raghuram Rajan report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Congress led UDF government in Kerala has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to reject the Raghuram Rajan panel report evolving new formula for devolution of funds to states.

Raghuram Rajan's tryst with Tuesdays

Raghuram Rajan's tryst with Tuesdays

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Six out of eight monetary policies announced by him during his entire tenure so far have been on Tuesdays

Raghuram Rajan: A lucky mascot for the rupee

Raghuram Rajan: A lucky mascot for the rupee

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Rollback of July tightening measures indicates comfort on currency but a repo rate hike is around the corner.

Capitalism is 'under serious threat', says Raghuram Rajan

Capitalism is 'under serious threat', says Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Rajan said he believes that capitalism is breaking down because it is not providing equal opportunities.

Raghuram Rajan will be the next RBI governor

Raghuram Rajan will be the next RBI governor

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

India's chief economic adviser, Raghuram Rajan has been appointed as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

Raghuram Rajan unveils big initial package, promises more

Raghuram Rajan unveils big initial package, promises more

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

New RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday came out with a slew of measures, including more trade settlement in rupees to rescue the battered financial markets and hinted at a shift in focus from inflation control, doggedly pursued by his predecessor, to boosting growth.

IMF's Raghuram Rajan to step down

IMF's Raghuram Rajan to step down

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Though the IMF wanted him to continue, his university said it won't extend Rajan's leave.

Raghuram Rajan: Financial crisis prophet to RBI chief?

Raghuram Rajan: Financial crisis prophet to RBI chief?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The man widely expected to be India's next central bank chief favours clipping the autocratic power of the role and giving more say to a monetary policy committee.

No regrets on speaking my mind: Raghuram Rajan

No regrets on speaking my mind: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Raghuram Rajan said the head of the central bank should have a fixed tenure of more than three years as the current term was too short.

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year's prize in economics.

Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Terming Rajan as "India's prescient banker," Time said he is among a rare breed of "economic seers".

Raghuram Rajan to help deal with global crisis

Raghuram Rajan to help deal with global crisis

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Rajan, who will be a key member of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's team, was also honorary economic adviser to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

IOA: PT Usha confronted over CEO's Rs.20 lakh monthly salary!

IOA: PT Usha confronted over CEO's Rs.20 lakh monthly salary!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha had another heated confrontation with the body's Executive Council on Thursday after a majority of its members reiterated their opposition to Raghuram Iyer's appointment as CEO but the embattled track-and-field great refused to back down and rejected their demand for his removal.

India needs to rebuild business confidence: Raghuram Rajan

India needs to rebuild business confidence: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

While the quality of regulation and governance is a key factor to rebuild business confidence in India, the deficiencies in these areas are even more alarming than the inadequacies of the country's physical infrastructure, Raghuram G Rajan, well-known for his critique on the American economic and financial crisis, said on Saturday.

Raghuram Rajan: From an inflation hawk to a pragmatist

Raghuram Rajan: From an inflation hawk to a pragmatist

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Three months on the job seem to have converted Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan from an inflation hawk to at least a pragmatist.

Nobel-winning economist lauds Raghuram Rajan

Nobel-winning economist lauds Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Rajan would slow down some of the expansion of money and it ought to have little effect on the real economy.

Raghuram Rajan to be PM's economic adviser

Raghuram Rajan to be PM's economic adviser

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

The appointment of Rajan, a former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund and now a professor of finance at University of Chicago, comes at a time when India, like most of the world economies, is grappling with the impact of the global credit crisis.

Raghuram Rajan is a hit on first day, can he sustain it?

Raghuram Rajan is a hit on first day, can he sustain it?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan receives rock-star welcome on his first day in office as Governor of Reserve Bank of India. But the question lingers: Can he sustain it?

Raghuram Rajan on how India should lift lockdown

Raghuram Rajan on how India should lift lockdown

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan said that Rs 65,000 crore is required to help the poor affected by the coronavirus-induced lockdown. He also laid stress on the need to restart the economy while taking precautions.

Raghuram Rajan, SBI chief among most influential policy makers

Raghuram Rajan, SBI chief among most influential policy makers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan took charge of India's central bank when the rupee seemed to be in a tailspin while the country was facing runaway inflation.