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'Women in Pakistan feel like they are being watched'

'Women in Pakistan feel like they are being watched'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'There's this presence, a sense of patrolling and surveillance. And it's not coming from a place of safety.' 'It's coming from a place of 'You don't belong here'.' 'It's a malevolent force, the society at large is observing them.'

Financial Technologies' exchanges abroad under lens

Financial Technologies' exchanges abroad under lens

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Laxity in enforcing KYC and allied norms suspected; money laundering gaps also on probe panel's mind

Taxation issues in the $16 bn Walmart-Flipkart deal under lens

Taxation issues in the $16 bn Walmart-Flipkart deal under lens

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

As many as 44 shareholders of Flipkart sold their holdings to Walmart. The income tax law requires the buyer to withhold tax while making payment to the sellers, in case they are not exempted from levy of capital gains tax.

Online ads come under watchdog's lens

Online ads come under watchdog's lens

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Though the current framework applies to online advertisements as well, these pilot projects would lead to tighter screening on the Internet.

Sebi lens on angels could lead to crowdfunding rules

Sebi lens on angels could lead to crowdfunding rules

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Sebi wants angel networks to follow public and private placement norms

EPCG scheme under lens

EPCG scheme under lens

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

The government has decided to examine the popular export promotion scheme -- the Export Promotion Credit Guarantee Scheme -- to prevent its misuse in the wake of a car import scam coming to light recently.

Cairn deal under govt lens

Cairn deal under govt lens

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Cairn India's partner in the Barmer block in Rajasthan, is closely scrutinising the stake sale in Cairn India by Cairn Energy.

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar's story will sound familiar. Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he now delivers groceries and food for a mobile-based delivery app, in Delhi. Kumar, who started making deliveries last August, told Business Standard that he is working longer hours than his older salaried job as an RO repairman, and has no paid leaves or health insurance. Kumar is part of India's estimated 7.7 million-strong force of gig workers.

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Mbappe becomes PSG's all-time highest goal-scorer as French champions extend lead

Ministries' spending under lens

Ministries' spending under lens

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

15 DRAMATIC moments captured on lens

15 DRAMATIC moments captured on lens

Rediff.com23 May 2013

We present some of the most dramatic photographs clicked across the globe in the last few days.

15 DRAMATIC moments captured on lens

15 DRAMATIC moments captured on lens

Rediff.com22 May 2013

We present some of the most dramatic photographs clicked across the globe in the last few days.

10 DRAMATIC moments captured on lens

10 DRAMATIC moments captured on lens

Rediff.com15 May 2013

We present some of the most dramatic photographs clicked across the globe in the past 48 hours.

'Ours is called the land of Kama Sutra, but what happened?'

'Ours is called the land of Kama Sutra, but what happened?'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'I knew that I want to do a film about sexuality and sex, without playing safe.' 'I knew in India, that was going to be really difficult. I was taking up a big battle.'

3 lakh de-registered firms under I-T lens for money laundering

3 lakh de-registered firms under I-T lens for money laundering

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

A senior official said CBDT has inputs that a number of these companies possibly indulged in tax crimes and once this is established, the department will initiate action against them for indulging in money laundering and tax evasion.

Osaka exhorts girls to embrace being 'different'

Osaka exhorts girls to embrace being 'different'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The video, which also shows Osaka signing a TV lens after a win and at a tournament representing Japan, depicts girls of all ages playing softball, rugby, tennis, soccer and fencing, plus breakdancing.

PIX: Bayern Munich win Bundesliga, PSG secure Ligue 1

PIX: Bayern Munich win Bundesliga, PSG secure Ligue 1

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Bayern Munich eased past title rivals Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Saturday to secure their 10th consecutive Bundesliga crown in front of a sold-out home crowd and with three games to spare, while Paris St Germain secured a record-equalling 10th French top flight title after stuttering to a 1-1 home draw by 10-man RC Lens.

Jet Air to cut salaries, send many staff on leave without pay

Jet Air to cut salaries, send many staff on leave without pay

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Jet Airways, which is yet to resume operations under its new owner, will reduce salaries for various staff and send many employees on leave without pay, amid uncertainty over resumption of its operations. The measures, which will be effective from December 1, were revealed hours after the winning bidder Jalan-Kalrock Consortium (JKC) said it might take "difficult" near-term decisions to manage cashflows. The once-storied airline shuttered operations in April 2019 and JKC's resolution plan was approved under the insolvency process by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in June last year.

Flipkart, Bharti Walmart under lens: Sharma

Flipkart, Bharti Walmart under lens: Sharma

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The Enforcement Directorate has been asked to investigate alleged violation of FDI regulations by e-commerce company Flipkart Online Services and cash & carry chain Bharti Walmart.

Now, black money stashed in Singapore banks under govt lens

Now, black money stashed in Singapore banks under govt lens

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

India and Singapore had in 2013 amended the DTAA to help exchange banking and tax-related information more effectively.

Seeing Afghanistan through a different lens

Seeing Afghanistan through a different lens

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Three teenage girls have made a brief documentary which shows a much more cheerful side of Afghanisthan's capital, Kabul. It has broken the stereotype of bombed out sites and terror attacks the world associates with this war-ravaged country.

Ringing Bells under lens for alleged FEMA violation

Ringing Bells under lens for alleged FEMA violation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The Directorate of Enforcement is investigating Ringing Bells, the company which has launched smartphone for Rs 251, for alleged contravention of FEMA.

BHEL divestment under lens: Minister

BHEL divestment under lens: Minister

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The government said on Friday it is considering offloading 10 per cent of its equity stake in navratna public sector unit Bharat Heavy electricals Limited.

Foreign auditors under lens

Foreign auditors under lens

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

CA rules under government lens

CA rules under government lens

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Sources said a notification to this effect will be released soon. Indian arms of foreign firms make it a rule that audits must be conducted by their foreign partners for Indian companies approaching the overseas markets for any reason. No such rule exists, the source said, although the practice is common. "We are screening partnership agreements of all these firms to analyse the legal basis on which the foreign firms audit Indian companies," the source added.

Offshoring by banks under lens

Offshoring by banks under lens

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The Reserve Bank of India has decided to bring offshore outsourcing of financial services by foreign offices of Indian banks under its ambit as a part of its policy on cross-border supervision.

Spectrum policy comes under lens

Spectrum policy comes under lens

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

A bench comprising Chief Justice A P Shah and Justice S Muralidhar issued notice to the government and fixed the matter for further hearing on December 10. The petition filed by an NGO, Telecom Watchdog, contended that the government alloted the spectrum without following any policy and cellular operators were provided excess spectrum without charging them for the scarce resource since 2001.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Low-cost bank branches under lens

Low-cost bank branches under lens

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

To ensure its financial inclusion drive is not restricted to meeting branch opening targets, the Union finance ministry is to ask banks for a performance report of the 'ultra small' branches set up in the past two years in about 73,000 villages.

16 'suspected entities' searched in Axis MF front-running case

16 'suspected entities' searched in Axis MF front-running case

Rediff.com28 May 2022

According to sources, the two fund managers allegedly made illicit gains worth Rs 150 crore to Rs 200 crore through front-running.

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you amazing gadgets and mobile devices from CES 2022.

Mumbai Chawls, through the Bollywood lens

Mumbai Chawls, through the Bollywood lens

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

The Mumbai chawl serves as a setting for Karan Johar's runaway hit Agneepath, starring Hrithik Roshan.

FLASHBACK! The world through the lens

FLASHBACK! The world through the lens

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

We present some of the best photographs from across the globe in the week gone by.

Patent offices come under lens

Patent offices come under lens

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

The medicines include tuberculosis drug moxifloxacin, antipsychotic olanzapine and valgancicloivir, a medicine often needed for HIV/AIDS patients. The groups allege that none of these drugs qualified the criteria specified under the Indian Patents Act and were given patent protection because the patent examiners overlooked the legal safeguards meant to avoid grant of patents to known substances or their mere improvements.

Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament following the invasion of Ukraine was wrong and lacked respect, world number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday.

Tata cos under Mistry lens say full disclosure done

Tata cos under Mistry lens say full disclosure done

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Tata Steel and Indian Hotels on Wednesday said they have always made all relevant disclosures and have no further comments to offer following comments made by ousted Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry that Tata group firms could face a potential USD 18 billion writedown.

ICICI Lombard under lens for alleged irregularities

ICICI Lombard under lens for alleged irregularities

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The vigilance department of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is looking into such complaints in Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana, Weather Insurance Scheme, Shetkari Apghati Durghatana Bima Yojana and Panjikrut Kishan Durghatana Bima Yojana, according to a letter written by IRDA to Finance Ministry on its ongoing probe.

Expelled over Prophet remarks, BJP leader calls himself 'proud Hindu'

Expelled over Prophet remarks, BJP leader calls himself 'proud Hindu'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Jindal said that he had tweeted asking a question to those attacking and insulting Hindu deities and it was not aimed at hurting the religious sentiments of any community.

RIL plant under lens for alleged excise duty evasion

RIL plant under lens for alleged excise duty evasion

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The case relates to alleged wrong classification of mixed xylene

Task force lens falls on India Inc's subsidiaries in tax havens

Task force lens falls on India Inc's subsidiaries in tax havens

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The task force has provided probe agencies with a list of attributes, including disproportionate investments, debt, advances or cash, to red-flag such firms.