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The Indian Village in Tibet

The Indian Village in Tibet

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'India should today tell China to provide proper facilities in Minsar for Indian yatris visiting Mt Kailash,' says Claude Arpi.

FinMin chalks out strategy to limit US shutdown damage

FinMin chalks out strategy to limit US shutdown damage

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

India may be hit if stalemate in Washington persists over two weeks.

Make the most of e-commerce boost for insurance

Make the most of e-commerce boost for insurance

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Irdai's push will make insurance cheaper for consumers and enable a consolidated view of all policies.

Deployed at banks: TCS Queue busters, handhelds

Deployed at banks: TCS Queue busters, handhelds

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

This was among the few times that TCS had to deploy rapid application development mode, which means changes in the application happen on-the-go.

Same old story? How banks ignored alerts

Same old story? How banks ignored alerts

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Despite the rating agency CARE withdrawing the ratings assigned to the bank facilities of FIPL "with immediate effect" following the receipt of a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the banks, Modi's company received uninterrupted letters of undertaking (LoUs) from PNB, which were honoured by other banks until a few weeks ago.

Good time for cash-rich IT firms to go for share buy-back

Good time for cash-rich IT firms to go for share buy-back

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Higher dividend taxes, falling valuations make alternative shareholder payment attractive.

Paperless insurance may gain traction

Paperless insurance may gain traction

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

LIC is on board after tying up with all five insurance repositories; 1,50,000 e-Insurance Accounts opened across India till date.

India to become a global player? First, get your trade policy right

India to become a global player? First, get your trade policy right

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

World Bank's Doing Business Indicators ranks India (out of 189) at 132 for trading across borders.

Another assurance on OROP, but ex-servicemen remain weary

Another assurance on OROP, but ex-servicemen remain weary

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Parrikar's statement did not go down well with the protesters who said they are "disheartened".

When India ran helter-skelter for loose change

When India ran helter-skelter for loose change

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Hours after the government banned Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, Indians are facing an acute shortage of change.

How the Rs 500 crore scam was busted

How the Rs 500 crore scam was busted

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

A drunken conversation tipped off Thane Crime Branch detectives to the unprecedented scam targeting unsuspecting Americans from call centres in Thane.

Nachiket Mor has his heart in the right place

Nachiket Mor has his heart in the right place

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

After a 25-year stint at ICICI Bank, Mor suddenly quit as he wanted to add more value in the bigger areas of health care and financial inclusion.

Modi govt puts brakes on India's universal health plan

Modi govt puts brakes on India's universal health plan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The decision to slash insurance coverage will have an impact on private health sector.

Post lockdown: SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!

Post lockdown: SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'People can start making a safety net, and that safety net should be at least three months of your monthly salary.' 'If somebody is earning Rs 25,000 then s/he should have at least Rs 75,000 in her/his bank account, so that if anything like this (lockdowns) happens in the future, they are not struggling.'

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

President Trump reacted sharply to the lawsuit and asserted that he would 'not settle' the case, and accused the Opposition Democrats of continuing with their 'witch hunt' against him.

Take steps to contain CAD or risk further Re fall: RBI

Take steps to contain CAD or risk further Re fall: RBI

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The RBI left key policy rates unchanged and cut the GDP growth estimate for this fiscal to 5.5 per cent from 5.7 per cent.

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Cashi Crisis: Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Rediff.com12 May 2017

As protectionism grows from the United States to Australia, Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a comprehensive financial checklist for those shifting to India.

India Inc gives Rs 4.5-lakh cr forex debt headache

India Inc gives Rs 4.5-lakh cr forex debt headache

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The rupee's stability in the last 12 to 18 months made corporates reduce hedging

Trai lowers roaming charges for calls, SMSes

Trai lowers roaming charges for calls, SMSes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Telecom regulator Trai on Monday announced reduction in the national mobile phone roaming charges, but said there will be no free national roaming as of now.

Greece submits new bailout plan to avoid euro exit

Greece submits new bailout plan to avoid euro exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Athens bowed to demands to phase out tax breaks for its islands.

How the blockchain can transform the financial world

How the blockchain can transform the financial world

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The blockchain, the public ledger that tracks every bitcoin transaction, is changing commerce as we know it, says Devangshu Datta.

CAUTION! Fraudsters posing as tax officials dupe Indian Americans

CAUTION! Fraudsters posing as tax officials dupe Indian Americans

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Indian-American community in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tristate area is being targeted by telephone fraudsters.

Suresh Prabhu: A star who can transform the Railways

Suresh Prabhu: A star who can transform the Railways

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Prabhu proposed an unprecedented 50% hike in investment.

Kejriwal alleges scam in MCD; demands CBI probe

Kejriwal alleges scam in MCD; demands CBI probe

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said the govt will extend a loan of Rs 551 crore to two civic bodies; and alleged a situation was being created through the ongoing strike to prepare grounds for imposition of central rule.

Game-changing policies can put the economy on track

Game-changing policies can put the economy on track

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

We need transformative policies and incentives with purpose, especially in solar power and digital infrastructure.

Home loan borrowers to gain from rate cut

Home loan borrowers to gain from rate cut

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

There will be an automatic reduction in interest rates of all floating rate loans anytime soon.

Tax row: HC asks IT dept to decide on Nokia offer

Tax row: HC asks IT dept to decide on Nokia offer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Income Tax (IT) department to take a decision on the offer of Finnish mobile maker Nokia to pay a minimum deposit of Rs 2,250 crore (Rs 22.50 billion) to it towards the tax liability of the company which is nearly Rs 6,500 crore (Rs 65 billion).

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Appropriate policies will increase connectivity much more than spectrum auctions, says Shyam Ponappa.

Rupee down 29 paise on heavy dollar demand

Rupee down 29 paise on heavy dollar demand

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

After a day's respite, the rupee on Wednesday fell by 29 paise, its biggest single day fall in a week, to end at 56.73 today due to heavy dollar demand from importers amid renewed concerns over withdrawal of US monetary stimulus.

This is Moody's advice for Modi

This is Moody's advice for Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'We forecast real GDP growth to moderate to 6.7 per cent in the year ending March 2018.' 'However, as disruption fades, we expect to see a rebound in real GDP growth to 7.5 per cent in the next fiscal year.'

Australian police charge six in soccer matchfixing

Australian police charge six in soccer matchfixing

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The charges follow the arrests of 10 people across Melbourne on Sunday as part of an investigation into the 12-team Victoria Premier League soccer which has been dubbed the nation's biggest matchfixing scandal by local media.

Women's Safety Guide: 'Better to be paranoid than careless'

Women's Safety Guide: 'Better to be paranoid than careless'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

'The 5 to 10 minutes drive on a deserted stretch was enough to give me goosebumps; I resolved not to commit myself to any such engagements which would require me to travel alone at night in cabs.'

Markets end on a cautious note ahead of Nov F&O expiry; Winter session eyed

Markets end on a cautious note ahead of Nov F&O expiry; Winter session eyed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Top gainers from the Sensex pack are ONGC, HDFC, HUL, RIL and Cipla.

Bullet train faces hurdles down the line

Bullet train faces hurdles down the line

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The high-speed train line in a region already well-connected by rail, road and airways may have to struggle to stay viable

OROP notified, 25 lakh war veterans, widows to benefit

OROP notified, 25 lakh war veterans, widows to benefit

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

The long-pending One Rank One Pension Scheme for ex-servicemen was tonight brought into force with government issuing a notification which will benefit over 25 lakh veterans and war widows.

Nanny Terror in New York

Nanny Terror in New York

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

No theory would ever justify the public humiliation of the acting head of the consulate of a friendly country. Whatever be the eventual solution, grievous damage has been done to her personally and to the relations between the two countries, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Working with Ratan Tata

Working with Ratan Tata

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Mukund Rajan, who worked closely with Ratan Tata, recalls the unique experience of working with the corporate titan.

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

Teesta gets anticipatory bail in FCRA violation case

Teesta gets anticipatory bail in FCRA violation case

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The court while granting bail to the duo also held that it does not find any possibility of the accused persons fleeing from justice and that their custodial interrogation was not required.