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PHOTO: Prabhudheva unveils his wax statue

PHOTO: Prabhudheva unveils his wax statue

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Digital payments rising sharply but cash remains the king: RBI

Digital payments rising sharply but cash remains the king: RBI

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

With NEFT, which drives the retail payments value, operationalised on a 24x7x365 basis, the country's payment systems landscape is headed for substantial growth.

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A mobile wallet may offer discounts but allows transactions of limited amounts. And, while a bank app or internet account allows larger transactions, it might be less convenient

Lalu opposes fuel price hike, seeks rollback

Lalu opposes fuel price hike, seeks rollback

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The protesters led by the state unit Bharatiya Janata Party chief C P Thakur burnt the effigy of the prime minister at the busy Dak Bungalow roundabout.

Centre limits charges on electronic fund transfer

Centre limits charges on electronic fund transfer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Banks shall not charge fees for transactions settled on IMPS and UPI in excess of rates charged for NEFT for transactions above Rs 1,000, the order said.

SC drops militant Bhullar's plea for lifer; he will hang

SC drops militant Bhullar's plea for lifer; he will hang

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed condemned prisoner and Khalistan Liberation Force terrorist Devinderpal Singh Bhullar's plea for commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment on ground of delay in deciding his mercy plea.

Learn yoga from Kareena, Sonal, Varun

Learn yoga from Kareena, Sonal, Varun

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Bollywood celebrated International Yoga Day by posting pictures from their yoga sessions.

China finds palace ruins at first emperor's cemetery

China finds palace ruins at first emperor's cemetery

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Based on its foundations, the courtyard-style palace was estimated to be 690 meters long and 250 meters wide, Sun Weigang, an associate researcher at the Shaanxi provincial institute of archaeology said.

Mumbai seal Ranji semi-final date with Services

Mumbai seal Ranji semi-final date with Services

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The result was a foregone conclusion; the fifth day only a formality. Mumbai sealed a berth in the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy by virtue of the first innings lead against Baroda at the Wankhede stadium on Thursday.

CMIE pegs GDP growth at 6% this fiscal

CMIE pegs GDP growth at 6% this fiscal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) has lowered its growth forecast to 6 per cent, from 6.2 per cent projected earlier, for this fiscal, owing to the delay in recovery in industrial sector and the fall in mining, manufacturing and construction segments.

Gowda refuses to attend BJP meet to nominate Shettar

Gowda refuses to attend BJP meet to nominate Shettar

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

There seems to be no end to the woes of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka.The meeting of the legislature party -- to elect Jagadish Shettar as its leader and the next chief minister -- has been delayed following a massive protest by supporters of incumbent CM Sadananda Gowda.

Rupee down 17 paise in early trade

Rupee down 17 paise in early trade

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The rupee had lost 13 paise to close at 55.66 on Tuesday because of fag-end dollar demand from importers.

Rupee up two paise vs USD at 55.73

Rupee up two paise vs USD at 55.73

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

The rupee rose by 7 paise to Rs 55.68 against the US dollar in early trade today on the Interbank Foreign Exchange as the American currency weakened against euro overseas.

BSNL's quest for IT: Challenges, solutions and results

BSNL's quest for IT: Challenges, solutions and results

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

In the past, BSNL had invested in IT, but it could never get the desired effect. In fact, a report pegged the company's expected 2010-11 losses to be over Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion).

RBI's Vision 2021 aims for 'cash-lite' society

RBI's Vision 2021 aims for 'cash-lite' society

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The RBI said the payment systems landscape will continue to change with further innovation and entry of more players which is expected to ensure optimal cost to the customers and freer access to multiple payment system options.

ED finds 'financial link' between PFI and anti-CAA protests; organisation denies

ED finds 'financial link' between PFI and anti-CAA protests; organisation denies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Official sources said that the federal probe agency, which is investigating the PFI under the PMLA)tka since 2018, has found that at least Rs 1.04 crore were deposited in several bank accounts linked to the organisation between December 4 last year and January 6 this year in various parts of the country.

Delhi kisi ke baap ki nahi hain: Ramdev

Delhi kisi ke baap ki nahi hain: Ramdev

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Taking on the United Progressive Alliance government, which had forced him to leave Delhi in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Baba Ramdev said, "Sarkaar vikaas nahi, Ramdev ka vinaash chahti hain (The government doesn't want development; it wants the destruction of Ramdev).

12 Common etiquettes in written communication

12 Common etiquettes in written communication

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Continuing with the series of etiquettes in communication, language expert Preeti Shirodkar tells us about what we need to keep in mind while communicating in writing.

Reliance 3G Tab at Rs 13K: Should you buy it?

Reliance 3G Tab at Rs 13K: Should you buy it?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

While priced Rs 12,999 and at just 7 inches, Reliance 3G Tab fits into your pocket (pun intended) its real test lies in how it compares with the Big Daddies of the tablet world. Here, then, is a detailed review of a branded tablet that doesn't burn a hole into your pocket. Read on...

Market may look bad, but Indian stocks to do well

Market may look bad, but Indian stocks to do well

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The bottom line is that one should stay invested and not get spooked out of one's equity holdings, says Akash Prakash.

Bollywood celebrates Valentine's Day

Bollywood celebrates Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Inter-bank mobile payment in 12 more banks soon

Inter-bank mobile payment in 12 more banks soon

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

MPFI is a joint initiative by Rural Technology and Business Incubator of IIT-Madras and Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology.

Chavan: From Centre's backroom to the Maha seat

Chavan: From Centre's backroom to the Maha seat

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

From the relative obscurity in the backroom of the Prime Minister's Office to the most coveted seat of power in Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan has reaped the reward for his personal integrity, professional ability and unflinching loyalty to 10, Janpath.

'To beat India in India bigger than winning Ashes'

'To beat India in India bigger than winning Ashes'

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Having won back to back Ashes series, Andrew Strauss, as England captain, should have every right to claim and say that he has reached the peak of international cricket, but no, he wants to beat India in India.

#JantaCurfew: 'Show solidarity during this time'

#JantaCurfew: 'Show solidarity during this time'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for Janta curfew, quite a few film folk went on social media to stress on his words.

Stuttgart slap record fine on red-carded Marica

Stuttgart slap record fine on red-carded Marica

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

VfB Stuttgart have fined Romanian Ciprian Marica a reported 50,000 euros after he was sent off following a verbal attack on the referee in his team's 4-2 defeat by Hamburg SV on Saturday.

Wockhardt gets CDR lifeline, with riders

Wockhardt gets CDR lifeline, with riders

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Wockhardt Chairman Habil Khorakiwala can breathe easy, as bankers have approved the debt restructuring package he had sought three months ago.

Internet access has to be an open platform; it can't be a walled garden: Nandan Nilekani

Internet access has to be an open platform; it can't be a walled garden: Nandan Nilekani

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Nandan Nilekani talks about moving towards a cashless economy and freedom of Internet, among others

Mamata promises better railway amenities

Mamata promises better railway amenities

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee presented the Railway Budget for 2009-10 in Parliament on Friday.

Banks may seek your OK for fund transfer to your account

Banks may seek your OK for fund transfer to your account

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Under the proposed mechanism, the finance ministry has said banks will notify customers when someone tries to deposit money in their accounts, a government official said.

'Invest more to keep Asian cities safe'

'Invest more to keep Asian cities safe'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Ashvin Dayal, Rockefeller Foundation managing director for Asia, says there is an urgent need to make investment for the safety of Asian cities from an environmental point of view given the rising economic activities in that part of the world.

'Stimulus packages must be withdrawn slowly'

'Stimulus packages must be withdrawn slowly'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

The former Governor of RBI said India would see 'definite signs of recovery' in the second half of 2009-10. On growth forecast, he said this fiscal will see a rate of 6 and 6.5 per cent, but it will be higher next fiscal.

Yasin Malik hurt in J&K protest

Yasin Malik hurt in J&K protest

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Two persons were killed and 40 others including the pro-Independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman Yasin Malik wounded in valley wide protests following Friday Prayers.

Daredevils eye consolation win against Cobras

Daredevils eye consolation win against Cobras

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

Already out of contention for a semifinal berth, Delhi Daredevils would look to salvage some pride with a consolation win against Cape Cobras in an inconsequential Champions League Twenty20 match at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi on Monday.

Take the Rediff pledge to save water this Holi

Take the Rediff pledge to save water this Holi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

At rediff.com we believe in the importance of water conservation and would like to spread awareness about the issue. We invite you to join us in this endeavour. Commit yourself to a cause that's worth saving for. Tell us how many buckets of water will you save this Holi.

Yuvraj leads India's MVP race

Yuvraj leads India's MVP race

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Even though Yuvraj Singh didn't seem to be quite himself -- at least till that innings in the Compaq Cup tri-series final -- he is still India's most valuable ODI player in the ongoing 2009-10 season. If Yuvraj doesn't bat well, he ends up bowling rather well. So this way or that he always brings great value.

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The New Year doesn't seem to be bringing good tidings for salaried employees. The tax burden of certain benefits that was being borne by the employer so far has been shifted to the employees now.

GST may not meet April 1 deadline

GST may not meet April 1 deadline

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The Planning Commission on Wednesday said that the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) is likely to miss the deadline of April 1, but it could be introduced in the next fiscal only.

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The New Year doesn't seem to be bringing good tidings for salaried employees. The tax burden of certain benefits that was being borne by the employer so far has been shifted to the employees now.

Govt approves 1,896 new posts in defence forces

Govt approves 1,896 new posts in defence forces

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

The implementation of Phase II of the report that recommended creation of the additional posts will ensure quicker promotions to army, navy and air force officers. The decision is also aimed at stemming the high rate of attrition among middle-rung officers from majors to colonels and their equivalents in the three services, which already face a shortage of about 13,000 officers, mostly in the middle-rung. The move will cost the exchequer Rs 8.44 crore annually.