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Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Hopefully, the grey world of central banking in a nation hit by demonetisation, will lighten up with some of his notes soon.

IB issues terror strike high alert at all airports

IB issues terror strike high alert at all airports

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The Intelligence Bureau has issued a grade A alert stating that all airports in the country are under a terror threat.

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Older workers are headed for the VRS exit in larger-than-expected numbers even as unrest stirs over unrevised wage settlements.

Clarke to play first competitive match after surgery on Saturday

Clarke to play first competitive match after surgery on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Three weeks in advance of his World Cup fitness deadline, Australian captain Michael Clarke will make his eagerly anticipated comeback from hamstring surgery in a Sydney local cricket match on Saturday.

How Railways is ferrying 10 mn workers

How Railways is ferrying 10 mn workers

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Ferrying migrant workers back to their states would be the largest special service by any railway network in the world in one go. Here's how the transporter manages it.

The musician who sold his AC to buy a guitar

The musician who sold his AC to buy a guitar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'My advice to all young musicians/artists out there would be to keep working hard.' 'Be humble, be grateful that you all are blessed with this beautiful art of music.'

Bank mergers cast shadow on wage negotiations

Bank mergers cast shadow on wage negotiations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Bank unions - officers and workmen - had buried their differences and sat across the table on August 29 to work out a fresh deal with the IBA involving a 20 per cent wage hike.

'Clarke's is second most important position after Australian PM'

'Clarke's is second most important position after Australian PM'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Putting to rest speculation about Michael Clarke's dipping popularity within the national cricket team, coach Darren Lehmann said that Australian captain occupies the second-most important position after the Prime Minister and everyone wants him to be fit and raring to go.

#Tackystan: 10 ridiculously tacky lingerie designs

#Tackystan: 10 ridiculously tacky lingerie designs

Rediff.com19 May 2015

We just can't get over them. Can you?

Tighten regulation of rating agencies

Tighten regulation of rating agencies

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

It is time for regulators to pool efforts to standardise valuation and risk assessment methodologies used by credit rating agencies.

Your comic book can make you rich!

Your comic book can make you rich!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The rarity of comic books in mint condition or nearly perfect ones, and the rising demand, have caused the prices to spiral internationally.

Dhoni was fired up by the way no-ball was handled: Fleming

Dhoni was fired up by the way no-ball was handled: Fleming

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was 'fired up' by the way the last-over no-ball was handled and walked on to the field to get some clarity over the whole incident, Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said.

Malik: When God takes over a human colony

Malik: When God takes over a human colony

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'We feel thrust into a motion picture that has all the makings of a carnival but no real fireworks,' Sreehari Nair notes after watching Malik.

When Nadella gave up his green card for love

When Nadella gave up his green card for love

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

This was because his wife Anu was not able to join him in Seattle, due to the existing US law that said if a green card holder marries, his/her spouse's visa is rejected.

Get a tech savvy MBA

Get a tech savvy MBA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

The Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, Gwalior invites applications for admission to its MBA programme.

Cabinet okays new education policy, HRD is now education ministry

Cabinet okays new education policy, HRD is now education ministry

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

"The policy draft has been approved. The ministry has been renamed as education ministry," a senior HRD ministry official said. The existing NEP was framed in 1986 and revised in 1992. A new education policy was part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto ahead of the 2014 general election.

Coronavirus fears send aerospace industry into tailspin

Coronavirus fears send aerospace industry into tailspin

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Several hundred Indian firms that manufacture or assemble Rs 10,000 crore worth of aerospace components annually for manufacturers like Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopters now face disruptions relating to covid-19.

Tips for investors to protect their money

Tips for investors to protect their money

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The yellow metal is a safe bet in the long run.

Study abroad tips: How to win a scholarship

Study abroad tips: How to win a scholarship

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Cricket Buzz: Harmanpreet ruled out of England series

Cricket Buzz: Harmanpreet ruled out of England series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Indian women's team was dealt a big blow after vice-captain and premier batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur was ruled out of the upcoming limited overs series against England with an ankle injury.

'Low marks are usually due to a lack of effort'

'Low marks are usually due to a lack of effort'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Get Ahead reader Santhosh K shares the remarkable story of his transformation from college dropout to UK-based MBA graduate.

10 crucial skills Indian students should learn

10 crucial skills Indian students should learn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Empathy, creativity, and ability to deal with failure are just some the skills that will prepare students for the future, says Ajinkya Potdar.

AIIMS Chief: How India will succeed in COVID-19 fight

AIIMS Chief: How India will succeed in COVID-19 fight

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'The fight against COVID-19 is not a hospital fight.' 'It's a community level fight. 'If your community level measures are good, you can decrease the number of people coming to hospitals, or flatten it.'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'A jumbo mess of warped notions and random ambition, Why Cheat India trivialises education and shows sympathy for deceit,' says Sukanya Verma.

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Mirror lehengas, organza skirts, pre-stitched sarees, necklet gowns, dhoti-crop tops in handwoven fabrics and hand-done embroideries with traditional textile techniques will trend.

Grim outlook for India's fiscal deficit: Moody's

Grim outlook for India's fiscal deficit: Moody's

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Global rating agency Moody's Investors Service on Thursday said the Centre's fiscal deficit, which in the first quarter of 2006-07 crossed 50 per cent of what was projected for the whole year, is a matter of concern.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, emergency plan to kick in from Monday

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, emergency plan to kick in from Monday

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The air quality in Delhi remained poor Sunday with drop in wind speed even as authorities predicted further fall in air quality index of the national capital in the coming days.

Study abroad: 'What is the eligibility for SAT?'

Study abroad: 'What is the eligibility for SAT?'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra tells you how to pick the right international university and course for you

Review: Mr X is an unwatchable piece of trash

Review: Mr X is an unwatchable piece of trash

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Mr X is a stupid, slow, randomly ballad-filled mess that could still have been made entertaining with an interesting protagonist, writes Raja Sen.

How oil holds the key to India's economic health

How oil holds the key to India's economic health

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Every time the Indian economy has faced headwinds due to international developments, the oil sector has played a crucial role, explains A K Bhattacharya.

Negi becomes youngest Indian International Master

Negi becomes youngest Indian International Master

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

The 12-year-old Indian chess ace bagged the title after beating Grandmaster Sergei Erenburg of Israel in the fourth round of the Masters section in the Hastings International Chess Congress.

I need to move on: Manisha Koirala

I need to move on: Manisha Koirala

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Stimulus package can stoke inflation, warns RBI

Stimulus package can stoke inflation, warns RBI

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

It pointed out that farm loan waivers, combined with a potential stimulus which the government is mulling now, can result in a 1 percentage point slippage in fiscal deficit

Team India's request to COA for pay hike will need GB approval

Team India's request to COA for pay hike will need GB approval

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The Indian cricketers' central contracts saw a two-fold rise with top players in group A earning Rs 2 crore annually. Earlier, they were drawing Rs 1 crore.

Australia, India to clash in final

Australia, India to clash in final

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

The Aussies beat India in their last league match to top the table, ahead of India, in the Indira Gandhi Gold Cup hockey tournament.

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'Jaish is known for its fidayeen activities.' 'This well trained human resource backed by military-based training makes the JeM an obvious choice over the LeT and HM.'

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Wherever the Delta variant is spreading, and the population is not vaccinated, there is death and devastation.'

Reliance raises $250 mn overseas loan

Reliance raises $250 mn overseas loan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

Reliance Industries Ltd on Wednesday concluded a $250 million international syndicated loan at 90 basis points over London Inter-Bank Offered Rate.

Rating agencies don't treat China, India alike, cribs CEA

Rating agencies don't treat China, India alike, cribs CEA

Rediff.com11 May 2017

the ratings agencies have been inconsistent in their treatment of China and India. Given this record -- what we call Poor Standards -- my question is: why do we take these rating analysts seriously at all?," Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said on Thursday.