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We attempt to be an informed, adaptive regulator: Rajan

We attempt to be an informed, adaptive regulator: Rajan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Governor said RBI does not limit itself too much when there is uncertainty.

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'We airlifted army personnel wearing lungis to generally unused landing grounds.' 'We were told to keep quiet about what we did or saw.'

Why price cap on drugs is counter productive

Why price cap on drugs is counter productive

Rediff.com31 May 2016

To ensure equal access to health care, the government must consider it in a holistic manner and improve all parameters.

A low-cost device to spot substandard medicines

A low-cost device to spot substandard medicines

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

With internet sales of medications on the rise, people everywhere are increasingly at risk.

NASA's Juno spacecraft beams back first image of Jupiter

NASA's Juno spacecraft beams back first image of Jupiter

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The colour image shows atmospheric features on Jupiter, including the famous Great Red Spot, and three of the massive planet's four largest moons.

Idea Cellular launches mobile wallet service

Idea Cellular launches mobile wallet service

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Service was launched in Mumbai in July and it will be expanded across the country in a phased manner

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.

Blocking apps: Acid test for India's cyber laws

Blocking apps: Acid test for India's cyber laws

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The advent of artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, and the increasing use of Internet of Things devices throw techno-legal challenges regarding privacy and security. Experts say, any expansion of power to the government to block web-services is detrimental to the interests of users, innovation, and India's larger technology ecosystem. The move to block the mobile apps is likely to have a lasting impact on the data security and privacy framework.

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The Aspire offers the best of performance and efficiency, something which is unheard of in this segment. It is neither outdated nor unreliable and no other car in its segment can come close to the Aspire's VFM proposition.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How to select a ULIP

How to select a ULIP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Confused about what the agents tell you about this investment product? Then you must read this

'I was lucky to meet Karan Johar; most people don't'

'I was lucky to meet Karan Johar; most people don't'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Access is such a big step.' 'But once you enter those rooms, it's up to what you do in those rooms.' 'Film-making is a very expensive business and they will not put money into people they don't believe in.' 'So talent speaks at the end of the day.'

Export sops to be WTO compatible

Export sops to be WTO compatible

Rediff.com7 Dec 2002

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com8 May 2021

'With the deaths of Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi, the BJP and Congress thought that they had a chance.' 'They have conceded that power is with the Dravidian parties.'

Operators' bid to ease CAS burden

Operators' bid to ease CAS burden

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Coming soon: A shakeout in India's banking sector

Coming soon: A shakeout in India's banking sector

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'Banks, fund managers, NBFCs, rating agencies, those buying into debt funds -- all of them will have to watch their step as India's financial system enters a new phase,' warns T N Ninan.

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Long-term funding was a requirement for infrastructure projects, and asset-liability mismatch in the banking system, impacts the access to finance for infrastructure projects. One of the key challenges would, however, be to get private sector back into investing.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

When selecting investments, pay attention to potential return, risk and how easily you can exit it.

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'There is little appetite in the Democratic foreign policy establishment to pick a fight with India.'

4 reasons why teenagers must use credit cards

4 reasons why teenagers must use credit cards

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

You may think that teenagers and credit cards are a recipe for disaster but before you dismiss the idea give it a second thought.

Hackathon major plans to set up US ops in 2019

Hackathon major plans to set up US ops in 2019

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

While HackerEarth has clients and developers globally, the US consists more than a third of the revenue stream, and plans to ramp it up to 60 per cent of the total share.

Can't accept CIC order on political parties: CPI-M

Can't accept CIC order on political parties: CPI-M

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

In a statement, the CPI-M Politburo contended that a political party was a voluntary association of citizens who believe in the ideology, programme and the leadership, and it was accountable only to its membership.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

RTI, judicial independence need to be balanced: SC

RTI, judicial independence need to be balanced: SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The bench said it was necessary that question of 'judicial independence is accounted for in the balancing exercise' with RTI.

Golden tips to build an emergency fund

Golden tips to build an emergency fund

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

An emergency fund, as the name suggests, is one in which you have three months to six months' salary.

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

By writing a scathing letter to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the breakdown in law and order in the state, is Governor R N Ravi creating the ground for consolidating his power and directly influence proceedings in the state, asks Sandeep Pandey.

Mudra Bank launch on April 8, small firms will now get funds

Mudra Bank launch on April 8, small firms will now get funds

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Mudra Bank being launched on April 8.

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'The real significance of the visit lies in the extent of the receptivity in Myanmar of the account of Chinese perfidy given by India's military and civilian top brass and how they assess the danger to themselves of dancing with the dragon,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

RBI unveils reverse repo rate cut, other measures to cushion Covid-19 impact

RBI unveils reverse repo rate cut, other measures to cushion Covid-19 impact

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the central bank will ensure adequate liquidity in the system to ease the financial stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The central bank reduced the reverse repo rate -- the rate at which banks park their fund with the central bank -- by 25 basis points to 3.75 per cent.

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Water shortage is likely to lead to political tensions and instability in the future, warns Simon George, President, Cargill India.

Why we must salute HRLN

Why we must salute HRLN

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Human Rights Law Network -- a group of committed lawyers, paralegals and social activists -- is making justice accessible to people who can't defend themselves.

Modi @ 4: How 'swachh' is our Bharat?

Modi @ 4: How 'swachh' is our Bharat?

Rediff.com30 May 2018

While household toilets are only one part of the large challenge for the government, having liquid and solid waste management facilities, along with water delivery across the entire country, is a trickier one.

Here's some good news for central govt employees

Here's some good news for central govt employees

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Now govt employees to enjoy greater say in how their NPS corpus is invested. Younger employees should raise their allocation to equities in this very long-term investment instrument

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'India should be able to weather the storm, given its enhanced standing among the major powers. However, India's international clout is partly from its rapidly growing emerging economy and a large and expanding commercial market. 'If the Indian economy continues to slow and protectionist barriers advance, then our international clout will also diminish. The international fallout from bringing the Valley to heel may be more difficult to handle,' says Shyam Saran.

Panel took fairly balanced call on data protection: Justice Srikrishna

Panel took fairly balanced call on data protection: Justice Srikrishna

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

An industry representative and an academician had expressed their reservations during the deliberations, says Srikrishna

'Human error' behind 2013 AI Dreamliner scare: DGCA

'Human error' behind 2013 AI Dreamliner scare: DGCA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Aviation regulator DGCA has found "human error" among others as the cause of an incident at the Bengaluru airport two years ago involving an Air India Dreamliner plane, in which the aircraft's fuselage panel had fallen off at runway during landing.

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

While the acceptance of cards, mobile wallets and banking apps is increasing, only 10 per cent of transactions take place through them.

Singapore Exchange mulls more India-based products

Singapore Exchange mulls more India-based products

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Singapore Exchange plans to launch more India-based products to provide opportunities for global investors interested in tapping the Indian market.

5 career mistakes women must AVOID

5 career mistakes women must AVOID

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

In spite of continuous arguments about equality, women still do unmistakably more work than men at home, says Nidhi Pant.