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Using gold deposit as CRR or SLR: Pros and cons

Using gold deposit as CRR or SLR: Pros and cons

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Any liquid money that gold replaces for CRR or SLR compliance will allow banks to use this 'extra' cash for lending to borrowers

The 'O' word Mr Rajan won't utter

The 'O' word Mr Rajan won't utter

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The single most important issue in Public Sector Banks is corruption.

Modi's new growth recipe - Just add water

Modi's new growth recipe - Just add water

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Modi's irrigation push in the Budget is aimed at scoring on the political front along with achieving growth targets

Vijay Mallya: The reluctant poster boy of bad debt

Vijay Mallya: The reluctant poster boy of bad debt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Mallya failed to repay loans worth Rs 7,200 cr, did not pay salaries, did not deposit PF, and did not pay income tax. It is still a mystery why banks continued to pour money into the airline when it was on life support

'I am not a fan of remakes'

'I am not a fan of remakes'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Telugu director Raj Madiraju talks about his latest film Andhra Pori, the Telugu remake of the superhit Marathi film Timepass.

Yoga: The hip new fad in the land of its birth

Yoga: The hip new fad in the land of its birth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Today, it is modish to be part of a yoga class, to post stories on Instagram while striking an impressively complex asana in a bralette and crop-top paired with neon yoga pants, to bond over green tea and yoga bars after a strenuous session at the studio and have subscriptions to yoga studios, not ashrams, says Manavi Kapur.

'Cong does not believe in lip service, Bihar will have its own model'

'Cong does not believe in lip service, Bihar will have its own model'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Thousands of hands went up in the air to greet the Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi as he landed in the semi urban constituency of Aurangabad in Bihar after making the crowd to wait for two hours in the open on a hot sunny afternoon.

How did Indrani get the hair dye?

How did Indrani get the hair dye?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

'People wondered aloud why she had given up on the aging, getting-day-by-day-more-infirm avatar. And was freshly blooming.'

'I love my country. But that is not enough'

'I love my country. But that is not enough'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'What we think is being patriotic is quite opposite to what actually is patriotism.' 'You have to do things for your country.' 'You have to add value and participate in actions that are not beneficial only to you.' 'That's when I decided to do a lot as an individual and as an artiste, who has 'x' number of followers on Instagram.' 'What is the point of having so many followers if I cannot use my voice for some good?'

'I didn't like the script of Kill Dil'

'I didn't like the script of Kill Dil'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'My inspiration to write songs for any film must come from the script alone. I am not writing an independent poem. What I write is drawn from the characters and their relationships,' Gulzar tells Sonil Dedhia.

Why the battle against Section 377 must continue!

Why the battle against Section 377 must continue!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

'No country has moved from bigotry to equality fast, and India, with its leisurely, elephant-like pace for the most non-controversial of things, will only take longer.'

How Trent came from behind to win the retail game

How Trent came from behind to win the retail game

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The reason for Trent's success is rooted in its slow and steady approach to expansion. Unlike others, Trent, led by Noel Tata, ensured that each store was profitable before it went on to the next, says Raghavendra Kamath.

I haven't approved it; don't table Lokpal Bill: Lt Gov to Delhi Speaker

I haven't approved it; don't table Lokpal Bill: Lt Gov to Delhi Speaker

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains adamant on his stand of resigning if the Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed in the ongoing Assembly session, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Friday said that the ombudsman bill cannot be tabled as it has not been approved by him.

'I must have said no to 30-35 films'

'I must have said no to 30-35 films'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Gautam Gulati talks about his film Azhar and how life has changed post Bigg Boss!

How Mondelez plans to take on Nestle

How Mondelez plans to take on Nestle

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The global snacking powerhouse, has roped in a brand ambassador for Perk.

What makes Rajinikanth the most valued brand of his time

What makes Rajinikanth the most valued brand of his time

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The superstar refuses to endorse any label except for one regional cola brand at the start of his career almost four decades ago.

How CIBIL keeps an eye on your credit card usage

How CIBIL keeps an eye on your credit card usage

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

You may forget about your mistakes but CIBIL keeps an eye and maintains a record of each and every transaction right from your first credit card!

'World's longest' human chain against booze

'World's longest' human chain against booze

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

11,292 km. 20 million (Nitish Kumar says 30 million) Biharis. 45 minutes.

Vice President Ansari accorded warm farewell as RS chairman

Vice President Ansari accorded warm farewell as RS chairman

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Ansari relinquishes office after a decade.

Ajay Piramal bets highly on infrastructure, realty

Ajay Piramal bets highly on infrastructure, realty

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Ajay Piramal bets highly on infrastructure, realty

5 big risks global financial markets will face in 2015

5 big risks global financial markets will face in 2015

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Experts caution against tough times in Indian equity markets in 2015.

'Om Puri will always be a great actor, a kind and generous man'

'Om Puri will always be a great actor, a kind and generous man'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Indians took to social media to pay their respects.

Why India start as favourites to win World T20

Why India start as favourites to win World T20

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

'Dhoni may be hoping that luck stays with him for a couple of months more.' 'He may want to step down on a triumphant note, holding aloft the World T20 trophy on April 3.'

Mr PM, how does heritage tag for Delhi hit development: Experts

Mr PM, how does heritage tag for Delhi hit development: Experts

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Earning the coveted UNESCO tag would not only have ramped up revenues through enhanced tourism but also helped in keeping monuments and heritage buildings in Delhi free of encroachment, say experts.

Situation in India's banking sector is not grim at all: K V Kamath

Situation in India's banking sector is not grim at all: K V Kamath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Several factors seem to have corrected in India in the past six months, says the president of New Development Bank.

All about Sasikala Inc!

All about Sasikala Inc!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

A look at the financials of some of the key companies in the Sasikala clan's business empire.

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian, Karan Choudhury and Shreya Jai report on the sorry condition of homebuyers who invested in Jaypee Infratech and the Amrapali group's Noida-based projects.

Do you want to be a voice artist?

Do you want to be a voice artist?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The career is both diverse and complex.

Govt, RBI to tackle inflation, create sound framework: Rajan

Govt, RBI to tackle inflation, create sound framework: Rajan

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

RBI aiming to bring down headline number to 8% by end of this year and to 6% by the end of next year.

Increase import duty on tyres to 20%

Increase import duty on tyres to 20%

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Industry seeks cut in customs duty on natural rubber.

Eyes fixed on Amir as India take on Pakistan in Asia Cup

Eyes fixed on Amir as India take on Pakistan in Asia Cup

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

World cricket's most intriguing rivalry will once again be renewed when India take on an unpredictable Pakistan with rehabilitated pacer Mohammad Aamir being the focus of attention in a round-robin league encounter of the Asia Cup T20 tournament, in Mirpur, on Saturday.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world

Coal block allocations: India Inc pleads for SC mercy

Coal block allocations: India Inc pleads for SC mercy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Worried over the fallout of the Supreme Court's observations on allocation of coal blocks, India Inc wants the apex court to consider a reprieve for those allotted to genuine companies that have invested billions.

Decoding the Badals' business empire

Decoding the Badals' business empire

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

There is more than what meets the eye to the wealth accumulated by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal.

Dhoni's take: Why the T20 format suits India best

Dhoni's take: Why the T20 format suits India best

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The emergence of young Jasprit Bumrah as a potent death overs bowler has come as a huge relief for Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who complimented the Gujarat lad for being equally effective with the new ball.

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Jharkhand stare at elimination

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Jharkhand stare at elimination

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

A round-up of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played across the country on Friday

Awadh, through Muzaffar Ali's Jaanisaar

Awadh, through Muzaffar Ali's Jaanisaar

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Muzaffar Ali returns as a director after three decades.

Infighting forces BJP to annul Sabir Ali's membership

Infighting forces BJP to annul Sabir Ali's membership

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party was forced to eat the humble pie for a second time in a week. The BJP on Saturday cancelled the membership of controversial former Janata Dal-United MP Sabir Ali.

Why this Durga Puja in Kolkata is different

Why this Durga Puja in Kolkata is different

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, an NGO in the heart of Kolkata's red light district, has decided to celebrate Durga Puja, reports Indrani Roy/Rediff.com.Speaking to Indrani Roy/Rediff.com, the sex workers say that they want to get rid of ostracisation and be allowed to celebrate Durga Puja just as others do.

Ranji round-up: Patient Lad helps Mumbai eke out draw against Baroda

Ranji round-up: Patient Lad helps Mumbai eke out draw against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

A round-up of results of Ranji matches played on Sunday