News for 'Henceforth'

It's no business of the government to fix airfares

It's no business of the government to fix airfares

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

A regulator has to ensure that fares have transparency.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

Mulayam warns partymen over unabated hooliganism

Mulayam warns partymen over unabated hooliganism

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Apparent realisation that the reputation of his son Akhilesh Yadav's 21- month old government had declined drastically largely on account of its failure to control lawlessness in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav has suddenly turned his attention to the lumpen element within the party.

MCA accepts SC verdict, Pawar to quit president's post

MCA accepts SC verdict, Pawar to quit president's post

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association president Sharad Pawar will quit his position in six months' time after the state body accepted the Supreme Court verdict on sweeping reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its affiliates in toto.

'Identity politics isn't going away anywhere'

'Identity politics isn't going away anywhere'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

'The ruling provides a Constitutional template, it draws boundaries, and there is this expectation that henceforth political parties will not make crude appeals to religion for electoral gains.'

LTCG tax: Why you must NOT quit equity funds

LTCG tax: Why you must NOT quit equity funds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

With the introduction of 10 per cent tax both on long-term capital gains and on dividend, choose funds based on investment horizon and risk appetite, not on tax advantage, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How India can boost infrastructure projects

How India can boost infrastructure projects

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

To attract capital into infrastructure projects, the ratings system needs a fresh look.

AAP levels fresh allegations against Jaitley

AAP levels fresh allegations against Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The AAP alleged that Arun Jaitley, as president of the DDCA in 2011, had "pressurised" the then police commissioner to "close" an investigation involving a cricket club of a private bank.

New US visa norms to benefit Indian techies

New US visa norms to benefit Indian techies

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In this scenario, the Indian information technology industry and government have two distinct items on the agenda before them.

Pampore attack: CRPF denies security lapses

Pampore attack: CRPF denies security lapses

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Rejecting suggestions that not following SOPs might have led to high casualties in Saturday's ambush by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore, the Central Reserve Police Force on Monday said all laid down procedures were "absolutely" adhered to by its personnel.

With a new design language, Tata Motors hopes to woo customers

With a new design language, Tata Motors hopes to woo customers

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Tata Motors is giving a much stronger focus on the design of its cars, from planning product life cycle in a better way to incorporating subtle Indian elements to its future models.

Modi disappoints, India needs big-bang labour reforms

Modi disappoints, India needs big-bang labour reforms

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Labour sector needs bigger reform than the PM revealed.

Xi wants China to be the world's top power

Xi wants China to be the world's top power

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'Xi's emphasis on enhancing conventional military deterrence capabilities, joint operations and power projection are likely to increase friction points with India as with other nations,' points out China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

'Behaviour of protesting war veterans unlike that of a soldier,' says Parrikar

'Behaviour of protesting war veterans unlike that of a soldier,' says Parrikar

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said the behaviour of war veterans protesting the notification on OROP scheme is "unlike that of a soldier".

The latest GDP data suggests economic recovery?

The latest GDP data suggests economic recovery?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

This rate of growth has a number of implications.

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.

SC seeks tally of illegal religious structures on govt land

SC seeks tally of illegal religious structures on govt land

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday asked all states and Union Territories to give within six weeks details about the number of religious structures on encroached government land that have been razed or relocated by them and those that are still standing.

BJP will see to it that Central funds not misused: Rijiju

BJP will see to it that Central funds not misused: Rijiju

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said funds meant for Central projects would be under BJP's scanner to ensure judicious utilisation in Arunachal Pradesh.

Exclusive! 'I am not a criminal'

Exclusive! 'I am not a criminal'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'What can I do if god made me the way I am?' 'All I want to do is win medals for India and make my country proud.'

ONGC to appeal against Gujarat High Court order

ONGC to appeal against Gujarat High Court order

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Gujarat High Court had last week directed ONGC to pay royalty on crude oil on the gross price it bills to refiners.

Small savings schemes turn unattractive, PF to earn more

Small savings schemes turn unattractive, PF to earn more

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Post office savings of 1, 2 and 3 year term deposits and 5-year recurring deposit currently fetch 8.4 per cent interest per annum.

RBI relaxes some import/forex rules

RBI relaxes some import/forex rules

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has liberalised the procedure for facilitating the import of rough diamonds (termed roughs in the trade).

Why BRICS is no longer a saleable idea

Why BRICS is no longer a saleable idea

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

The Brics line-up has yielded to a shaky China-India story, with new question marks over China even as India remains a "B+" performer, says T N Ninan.

'Stop misleading! We do not get any grant from government'

'Stop misleading! We do not get any grant from government'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Terming the government's claim of allocating grants to IOA as 'misleading', the top sports body has asked the Sports Ministry to stop the practice as the money was only meant for meeting the expenses of the athletes during the multi-sporting events.

Of cricket and cars: MRF test drives a new brand

Of cricket and cars: MRF test drives a new brand

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

MRF test drives a new, more luxurious, brand.

Energy sector: The sun gets brighter

Energy sector: The sun gets brighter

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Emission norms for automobile industry should be tightened.

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, who is now administering Delhi after President's rule was imposed, on Tuesday made it clear that none of the decisions and initiatives taken by the Aam Aadmi Party government will be scrapped, including the 50 per cent subsidy on power tariff.

'Cultural differences' cat is out of Infosys bag

'Cultural differences' cat is out of Infosys bag

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

I have no hesitation to say that the cultural milieu is different, said chairman R Seshasayee in a rare media interaction.

Janata Parivar merger final; one flag, one symbol: Lalu

Janata Parivar merger final; one flag, one symbol: Lalu

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav said on Sunday that the merger of six Janata Parivar parties to counter the BJP has already "happened".

Kejriwal promises not to leave Delhi again, to re-haul AAP

Kejriwal promises not to leave Delhi again, to re-haul AAP

Rediff.com29 May 2014

With simmering discontent among volunteers after the rout in the Lok Sabha polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has announced re-haul of the party structure at the ground level and said he would monitor all the arrangements in Delhi.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

How the bifurcation of Andhra will save the Congress

How the bifurcation of Andhra will save the Congress

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Analysts believe the split of Telangana has helped the ruling party from a massive beating in the southern state with some of the votes swaying in their favour. Bikash Mohapatra reports.

'PM's speech should be matched by action'

'PM's speech should be matched by action'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'The PM should have spoken out much earlier and I would urge him to act, since speaking is not enough.' 'What we are demanding is action.' 'Immediate orders have to be issued by state governments to officials that such incidents should not happen.'

What DeMo really achieved

What DeMo really achieved

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Declaring demonetisation a complete failure may turn out to be hasty, argues economist Ashok K Lahiri.

Will fertiliser cos agree to pay higher gas price to RIL?

Will fertiliser cos agree to pay higher gas price to RIL?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

RIL has proposed to charge the government- fixed rate for natural gas on a gross calorific value (GCV) basis, instead of net calorific value (NCV).

5 ways to be a financially savvy couple

5 ways to be a financially savvy couple

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Couples, who plan money together, stay together and get rich together!

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

A Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh takes Veenu Sandhu to places that may have inspired the characters.

Eve-teasing: When a NO means a NO!

Eve-teasing: When a NO means a NO!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Pune techie didn't escape strangulation. But she was brave woman. She fought back. She said NO.

Meet India's only world heritage city

Meet India's only world heritage city

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

How did the newly anointed heritage city bag the title and is it ready for the expected rush of tourists?

Why govt banks will not be privatised

Why govt banks will not be privatised

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'There is a law that prevents the government from diluting its equity in the PSBs below 50 per cent.' 'That law has to be amended and given the parliamentary arithmetic of the political parties, it is not as simple to do that.'