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Why 4,500 Indian IT Leaders Moved On

Why 4,500 Indian IT Leaders Moved On

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

With the rush of growth after the pandemic slowing down, many leaders are moving to firms that may be smaller but are growing much faster and have the headroom to grow.

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Navdeep Saini, who made a comeback to the Indian Test squad, will miss three matches for his English county side Worcestershire.

SBI refuses to share electoral bonds details under RTI Act

SBI refuses to share electoral bonds details under RTI Act

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The RTI also sought the details of the fees paid by the SBI to senior advocate Harish Salve to defend its case against the disclosure of the electoral bonds' records, citing that the records are held in a fiduciary capacity and the information is personal in nature.

New orders point to further gains for Hindustan Aeronautics stock

New orders point to further gains for Hindustan Aeronautics stock

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is one of the largest beneficiaries of the defence indigenisation programme. The aerospace Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) has just received a new tender for 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, and it is already servicing an earlier order for 83 LCA aircraft. The new order is worth around Rs 65,000 crore with a 65 per cent indigenisation component, whereas the earlier order (February 21) was worth Rs 45,700 crore with 55 per cent indigenisation.

Team India's Injury Update: 'Axar likely to miss 2 ODIs against Aus; Shreyas 99% fit'

Team India's Injury Update: 'Axar likely to miss 2 ODIs against Aus; Shreyas 99% fit'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday said left-arm spinner Axar Patel is likely to miss the first two ODIs against Australia next week while middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer is "99 percent" match-fit.

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'When it was confirmed that I would do the song, Manishaji walked up to me and asked, "Please Vijayshree, tell me how are you planning to do the song. Give me a rough idea so that I am mentally prepared".'

Gold, Silver May Sparkle This Financial Year

Gold, Silver May Sparkle This Financial Year

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Since the last nine years, gold investors have made money each year, while gains in silver have been consistent only in the last five years.

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Commentators have said that dealing with allies as equals will make Modi more sensitive.' 'Remember that the people Modi is dealing with are equally autocratic in their own lairs.' 'Further, Modi always has handy the threat of dissolving Parliament and calling for fresh polls.' 'Most of his own party, and certainly his allies and opponents having blown their budgets of efforts and resources in the just concluded elections, have no stomach for this.' 'They are all greatly looking forward to the loaves and fishes of office on offer.' 'That gives Modi an unbeatable advantage in any push-comes-to-shove situation,' explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a virtual semi-final match in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Thursday.

Bumrah to captain India in Ireland T20s; no Rohit, Kohli

Bumrah to captain India in Ireland T20s; no Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Jasprit Bumrah has been named as India's captain for the three-match T20I series against Ireland next month.

'Pakistanis see Imran Khan as the saviour'

'Pakistanis see Imran Khan as the saviour'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'Imran Khan's rule was dismal. Despite this, he has become a cult figure.' 'He sold the dream of a Naya Pakistan to the people of Pakistan, especially the youth, and branded all other politicians as corrupt.' 'Hence, his popularity.'

Supreme Court: ED can't arrest accused after...

Supreme Court: ED can't arrest accused after...

Rediff.com17 May 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said when an accused appears before a court in pursuance of a summons, the agency will have to apply to the court concerned to get his custody.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The RJD has fielded six women candidates, some of them are wives of bahubalis.

Poll code first imposed in Kerala in1960, here is its history

Poll code first imposed in Kerala in1960, here is its history

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

According to the Election Commission of India, the code has evolved over the last 60 years to assume its present form.

PSU banks urged to review their gold loan portfolio

PSU banks urged to review their gold loan portfolio

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The finance ministry has directed all state-owned banks to review their gold loan portfolio as instances of non-compliance with regulatory norms have been noticed by the government. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) in a communication addressed to heads of public sector banks has asked them to look at their system and processes related to gold loan. "We have asked banks to undertake comprehensive review of the gold loan business," financial services secretary Vivek Joshi told PTI.

Even Ambedkar can't abolish Constitution now: Modi

Even Ambedkar can't abolish Constitution now: Modi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Amid opposition charges that the Bharatiya Janata Party was out to destroy the Constitution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that his government revered it and even Babasaheb Ambedkar would not be able to abolish it now.

'India must have its place in the sun'

'India must have its place in the sun'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'China seems more intent on creating a new world order rather than shaping the existing one.' 'India is of course, at this moment in time, aligned with the West-led order because of China's full-spectrum aggressive behaviour towards India.'

May have under-reported India income, BBC tells tax dept

May have under-reported India income, BBC tells tax dept

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

British broadcaster BBC has communicated to the income-tax department that some of its past income, for its operations in India, could have gone unreported during the statutory filing of returns and hence it would like to amend it, official sources said on Wednesday.

Harley, Triumph blaze a trail, give Enfield a tough ride

Harley, Triumph blaze a trail, give Enfield a tough ride

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

It has been seven months since the iconic motorcycle manufacturers, Harley-Davidson and Triumph, embarked on their journey in India with the backing of partners Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto. According to data shared by the Indian majors, both brands are already creating ripples in the above 350cc category. The increase in sales has prompted a ramp-up in production and even the doubling of retail touchpoints for one of them.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

How To Avoid TDS?

How To Avoid TDS?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'Tax is not required to be deducted from specified payments if a recipient files a self-declaration with the deductor for no deduction of tax.'

ACT 2023: 'India and Pakistan should play more matches'

ACT 2023: 'India and Pakistan should play more matches'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The arrival of India's neighbouring nations Pakistan and China in Chennai on Tuesday night energised the city's atmosphere ahead of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023.

Self-Employed? Planning Retirement?

Self-Employed? Planning Retirement?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The self-employed should invest in the National Pension System, a government-backed, low-cost retirement avenue where they can choose the mix of debt and equity that is right for them.

CAA, related rules brought for ...., says fresh plea filed in SC

CAA, related rules brought for ...., says fresh plea filed in SC

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The fresh plea, filed through lawyer Ashwani Dubey, seeks dismissal of the pending PILs of various petitioners including the Indian Union Muslim League on various grounds.

Harbhajan on why Kuldeep should play ahead of Axar

Harbhajan on why Kuldeep should play ahead of Axar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The plus point for Kuldeep Yadav is his ability to extract turn and bounce.

Will INDIA Win Be Vote Against Raid Raj?

Will INDIA Win Be Vote Against Raid Raj?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

There may be those who could want to go slow, citing the large pendency of follow-up action and court cases that they would have to process and/or proceed with, before raiding more politicians, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

On I-Day, Modi prescribes several mantras for India

On I-Day, Modi prescribes several mantras for India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

From the trifecta of demography, democracy and diversity to the three ills of corruption, nepotism and appeasement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Tuesday used several catchy phrases to drive home his government's achievements, his vision for the future and criticism of the opposition.

UP Board of Madarsa Education Act unconstitutional: HC

UP Board of Madarsa Education Act unconstitutional: HC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

"Now after 20 years, the Madrasa Education Act has been declared unconstitutional. Obviously there has been some mistake somewhere. Our lawyers could not present their case properly before the court," he said.

Fall 2024 May Not Be A Repeat Of 2018

Fall 2024 May Not Be A Repeat Of 2018

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

'We expect the bull-market phase to still persist, but now led by large-caps which offer better valuation and benefit from FII inflows.'
'We expect continued pressure on midcaps, but any sharp correction looks unlikely from here on.'

'BJP Karyakartas Were Disappointed'

'BJP Karyakartas Were Disappointed'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'The karyakartas who wanted to contest were disappointed and it took some time to explain to them why we needed an alliance.'

No place can match the thrill of playing in India: Pak assistant coach

No place can match the thrill of playing in India: Pak assistant coach

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Rehan Butt, Pakistan's assistant coach believes that India and Pakistan should play more matches.

Husband has no control over wife's 'stridhan': SC

Husband has no control over wife's 'stridhan': SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

A husband has no control over his wife's 'stridhan' (woman's property) and while he may use it during the time of his distress, he has a moral obligation to return it to his wife, the Supreme Court has reiterated while directing a man to pay Rs 25 lakh to a woman in return for her lost gold.

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

From Instagram to X, social media platforms, in the run-up to the polls have seen bitter poster wars and even bitter meme battles for political one-upmanship.

Bitcoin rally fuels revival hope for Indian crypto exchanges

Bitcoin rally fuels revival hope for Indian crypto exchanges

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The cryptocurrency exchanges in India have got a fresh lease of life following the bull run in Bitcoin, which briefly hit a new all-time high of more than $69,000. Siddharth Sogani, managing director of CREBACO, expects the price to cross $1,00,000 by the end of the year. This will see a sharp reversal in the Indian market, which has largely been dormant since the new tax regime was implemented in 2023.

Jemimah guides India to series-levelling win over B'desh

Jemimah guides India to series-levelling win over B'desh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Earlier, the 22-year-old Jemimah finally returned to form and it was her strokeplay which helped India up the ante after a slow start at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

Pak Hindu refugees living besides Yamuna get demolition notice

Pak Hindu refugees living besides Yamuna get demolition notice

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has issued notices to Hindu refugees from Pakistan who live near Gurudwara Majnu Ka Tilla in the Yamuna floodplain area asking them to vacate the place, locals claimed on Wednesday.

FMPs Or TMFs? Where Should You Invest?

FMPs Or TMFs? Where Should You Invest?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

FMPs remain an option for investors who believe interest rates could head downward over time and wish to lock in the current rates. TMFs have very low expense ratios, which makes them cost-efficient.

Pawar against including BSP, Akalis in INDIA bloc, Cong not so much

Pawar against including BSP, Akalis in INDIA bloc, Cong not so much

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Noting that the Bahujan Samaj Party had held a dialogue with the Bharatiya Janata Party in the past, Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said no decision on the Mayawati-led party's inclusion in Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc can be taken until there is clarity on whose side she is on.