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Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Companies turn to insurers to cover cyber crime liability

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Cyber crimes caused by the insured's employees also get covered under the policy but would exclude the actual perpetrator.

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The ongoing violence in the valley is driving students to excel, but it is also making them angry, discovers Ritwik Sharma.

'The government is perceived with fear'

'The government is perceived with fear'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

'No government should be viewed as authoritarian, rather as a collective institution of people,' says Pinarayi Vijayan.

Let contentious issues not distract us: Prez in I-Day address

Let contentious issues not distract us: Prez in I-Day address

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Touching upon a range of issues, the President also said women were entitled to a life of their choice and security to fulfil their potential, amid concerns over their privacy and safety.

Why 2015 will be a make-or-break year for Modi Sarkar

Why 2015 will be a make-or-break year for Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

2015 will be a real test for Modi govt.

GoM on Telangana satisfied over work on division of state

GoM on Telangana satisfied over work on division of state

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Telangana Group of Ministers on Friday reviewed the progress made by the Andhra Pradesh government with regards to the bifurcation of the state on various fronts.

Modi's Mongolia visit is important too

Modi's Mongolia visit is important too

Rediff.com12 May 2015

India should enhance its economic, cultural and defence ties with Mongolia. It is high time Modi should focus on gaining clout in smaller Asian countries such as Mongolia. It is in this context, India's engagement with Mongolia would give much-needed impetus to India's foreign policy, says Sana Hashmi.

'Economy has been growing at around 5% the last 7-8 years'

'Economy has been growing at around 5% the last 7-8 years'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'Instead of doing reforms and restructuring, the present government is busy with the perception that everything is fine and the economy is hunky-dory.' 'Such hollow perceptions are very dangerous for the Indian economy in the long run.' 'The real risk to India is the lack of decent employment opportunities for youth in general and educated youth in particular.'

The Great Property Crash

The Great Property Crash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'In many parts of the country, the empty nest-and-empty-nest egg story is a painful boom-to-bust saga.' 'Among the old and young, it is hitting pockets hard, in a linked chain of debt-laden banks, corrupt politicians and builder mafias and disastrous government policies,' says Sunil Sethi.

Black money is all about rhetoric, says Mohandas Pai

Black money is all about rhetoric, says Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Chairman of Manipal Global Education Services says that the government often forgets that its prime duty is to serve the people and not some sick public sector units.

A manifesto for the aam aadmi

A manifesto for the aam aadmi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The idea is to make unexceptionable broad promises so as to have the maximum freedom to devise policies if and when the opportunity arises, says Subir Roy.

We can restore the growth momentum, PM tells Indonesian newspaper

We can restore the growth momentum, PM tells Indonesian newspaper

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Trade between India and Indonesia stands at $20 billion.

Beyond the symbolism, the substance from Pranab's China visit

Beyond the symbolism, the substance from Pranab's China visit

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Amid souring ties, the president visited Beijing for three days. On his return to India, a hope of better ties has arisen, says senior correspondent R Rajagopalan, who travelled with Pranab Mukherjee to the Asian superpower.

Steps that govt must take to help India's ailing healthcare

Steps that govt must take to help India's ailing healthcare

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

China's Xiaomi to unveil its first India-made phone on Monday

'Economy is already in recession'

'Economy is already in recession'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The economy will pick up in 2020 or a little later... When it picks up, will it reach 10%, 8% or still lower? It all depends on how realistic are the diagnosis and the prescriptions that follow,' says Professor K J Joseph.

Banks to focus on top defaulters: Chidambaram

Banks to focus on top defaulters: Chidambaram

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Non-performing assets of banks have been on the rise for past several months due to slowdown in the economy.

Poverty figures: Does it make any difference to the poor?

Poverty figures: Does it make any difference to the poor?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Angus Deaton's Nobel Prize should spark off more research on the measurement and usefulness of poverty percentages.

10 popular ways to save tax

10 popular ways to save tax

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Investments and expenses under section 80 C allows various tax benefits, says Harjot Singh Narula

Economic Survey may bear Arvind Virmani's mark

Economic Survey may bear Arvind Virmani's mark

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Principal economic advisor, Ila Patnaik, is coordinating the work on Economic Survey 2013-14.

Top US official attends R-Day celebration in Washington

Top US official attends R-Day celebration in Washington

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Setting aside the recent tumult in relations caused by the Khobragade episode, US Deputy Secretary of State Heather Higginbottom attended the first major event India's new Ambassador Dr S Jaishankar hosted in Washington. Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa reports from the Republic Day celebration in the US capital.

Modi's dream team to transform Indian economy

Modi's dream team to transform Indian economy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

India's new policy commission has received a makeover and a dream team has been formed to head the Think Tank, NITI Aayog.

PM's full I-Day speech: We have envisioned a prosperous India

PM's full I-Day speech: We have envisioned a prosperous India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

We present Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's full speech as he addressed the country on the occasion of 66th Independence Day, from Red Fort, Delhi.

'Bridging gender gap may add Rs 46 trillion to India's GDP in 2025'

'Bridging gender gap may add Rs 46 trillion to India's GDP in 2025'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The report has identified some areas that need attention from India's policymakers.

A Budget for the Aam Aadmi, please!

A Budget for the Aam Aadmi, please!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

It is time to take a few macroeconomic risks to kick start the growth.

'We know India can run -- judging by cricket -- but can it fly?'

'We know India can run -- judging by cricket -- but can it fly?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The elements are all aligned to make India a global powerhouse, says IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde.

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'It's a matter of great pride that no student of Army Goodwill Schools has ever joined terrorism.'

Fed holds rates, what now?

Fed holds rates, what now?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

It is surprising that central bankers around the world have cautioned the US Federal Reserve against raising rates.

'Modi is taking a big risk'

'Modi is taking a big risk'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

'When he first came to office, my belief is that the PM's reading of the landscape was that, with a vanquished Congress and fragmented Opposition, he was looking at least at two terms in office. This reading perhaps allows for a more cautious, gradual approach.' 'It was only a matter of time before the government was forced to come face-to-face with a serious corruption scandal. This is not a commentary on the BJP, but a statement about India's political economy.' 'There is growing concern about the government's commitment to freedom of expression, religious tolerance, and an independent civil society. Thus far, the positive movement on strategic and economic matters has crowded out these concerns, but they are lingering beneath the surface.'

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

Gujarat model of development: More hype than substance

Gujarat model of development: More hype than substance

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

With facts and figures, the CAG report has highlighted how Gujarat was far from a role model for states across India, and that the progress made in this province in western India in improving agriculture, education, healthcare and empowerment of women and children, was not exactly creditable, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Busted: 6 myths about life insurance

Busted: 6 myths about life insurance

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Here is what you must not think before buying life insurance, says V Viswanand, Senior Director and Chief Operations Officer, Max Life Insurance

PHOTOS: States celebrate Independence Day with fervour

PHOTOS: States celebrate Independence Day with fervour

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Glimpses of I-Day celebrations across India.

Will India's gold schemes succeed?

Will India's gold schemes succeed?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Chirag Mehta, senior fund manager -- alternative investments at Quantum AMC, shares his views.

The dual economic logic for 'Make in India'

The dual economic logic for 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 May 2015

India must concentrate on manufacturing-led growth.

'There will be social unrest in India'

'There will be social unrest in India'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

'Growth is predicated on the misery of large sections of people.' 'Maybe Hindutva will be used to suppress any such unrest.'

Confused about the Budget proposals? Please read this

Confused about the Budget proposals? Please read this

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Indian economy about to take-off

Good grades will not get you a job. Skill yourself!

Good grades will not get you a job. Skill yourself!

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Go beyond your college classroom. Take part in fests. Pursue an internship, says Abhishek Ajmera.

Agriculture needs to take centre stage in Budget: Arvind Subramanian

Agriculture needs to take centre stage in Budget: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian discusses the Budget, goods and services tax, Centre-state relationship and larger issues facing the economy

PM plans pre-Budget balm for note ban pain

PM plans pre-Budget balm for note ban pain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Senior bureaucrats say the government has planned a 'feel-good' Budget after the 'pain' of demonetisation.

Help wanted: 'Make in India' drive lacks skilled labour

Help wanted: 'Make in India' drive lacks skilled labour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

India only has 3.5 million workers undergoing skills courses a year, compared with 90 million in China