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Summer stocks for your portfolio

Summer stocks for your portfolio

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Given the school break, this is the peak travel season and companies catering to the 'friends and family' segment are expected to gain.

Walmart's India dreams hit another roadblock

Walmart's India dreams hit another roadblock

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The move is likely to hit Bharti-Walmart, the 50:50 joint venture between the US' Walmart and Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Group that operates cash-and-carry outlets in India, the most.

Urjit breaks silence; says RBI committed to easing honest citizens' pain

Urjit breaks silence; says RBI committed to easing honest citizens' pain

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Breaking his silence over the demonetisation issue, RBI Governor Urjit Patel on Sunday said the central bank is monitoring the situation on a daily basis and taking all necessary actions to "ease the genuine pain of citizens" with a clear intent to normalise the things as early as possible.

Wah Taj! Good days are here for India's oldest hotel chain

Wah Taj! Good days are here for India's oldest hotel chain

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The 112-year old hotel chain has readied a three-pronged turnaround plan

5 changes that will impact your finances in 2015-16

5 changes that will impact your finances in 2015-16

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

There will be higher charges for bank account-holders.

What if migrant labour want 'ghar wapasi'?

What if migrant labour want 'ghar wapasi'?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'In difficult times as now, the call of the village is all that these migrants can hear,' observes Vijaya Pushkarna.

'Modiji, do not test our patriotism'

'Modiji, do not test our patriotism'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'If standing in a bank or ATM line is a test of patriotism, why is not a single leader standing in that queue too?'

Why retailers are betting big on small towns

Why retailers are betting big on small towns

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The expansion into smaller towns is coming at a time when the online retail space has not only seen consolidation but is actually looking to collaborate with physical stores. Abhineet Kumar reports.

Walmart sharpens India focus again

Walmart sharpens India focus again

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The latest cash-and-carry or wholesale outlet, for selling products from grocery to apparel and consumer electronics to businesses, offices and organisations, is coming up in Agra by the middle of 2015, it is learnt.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Rs 2,200 to watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Rs 2,200 to watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf is startled by the prices for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shivaay tickets.

How payments banks will make your life easier

How payments banks will make your life easier

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Unbanked customers can expect easier access to banking.

HC orders CBI probe in Noida Chief engineer Yadav Singh graft case

HC orders CBI probe in Noida Chief engineer Yadav Singh graft case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday ordered a CBI probe against tainted Noida official Yadav Singh, whose disproportionate assets were exposed in a raid by the Income Tax department several months ago.

How Snapdeal gains by acquiring Freecharge

How Snapdeal gains by acquiring Freecharge

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

It hopes to leverage the growing number of mobile transactions

How to revive the real estate sector

How to revive the real estate sector

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'The government has to stop trying to fix things for lenders, projects, homeowners and developers and think instead about how to fix the market for houses,' says Mihir S Sharma.

15 real estate trends to watch out for this year

15 real estate trends to watch out for this year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The real estate sector is set to enter a progressive phase in 2015.

India begins lockdown 3.0; more cars, people on the roads

India begins lockdown 3.0; more cars, people on the roads

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Massive crowds thronged liquor stores, more vehicles plied on roads and cab-hailing platforms resumed services as India entered the third phase of the lockdown on Monday with further easing of curbs except in containment zones in the shadow of the highest rate of recovery yet from coronavirus.

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From climate change protests to democratic uprisings against biased and violent authorities, it is clear that 2019 was a pivotal year for citizens all over the world. Free-to-use mobile app Agora launched its first #Photojournalism photo competition to give photographers a way to shed light on specific issues. The competition gathered more than 12,321 submissions from amateur and professional photographers all over the world. 'Young guns,' a striking picture of a group of Filipino children playing with dumpsite toy guns collected the most votes in the app, awarding its author @renebernal with a $1,000 cash prize. Take a look at the winners' striking work.

Elitism, populism, meritocracy...

Elitism, populism, meritocracy...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the angst-ridden discourse of the day.

Gammon struggles to turn around

Gammon struggles to turn around

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Acquisitions, slowdown put infra major in a spot, with bankers okaying debt restructuring.

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The airline dropped fares to gain customer load, but failed to cover the cost of its flights

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The panel will be asked to give report by March-April next year.

How to check your savings account balance

How to check your savings account balance

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Going to the bank and using your passbook to find out your bank balance while still available and widely used, technological innovations have brought your bank at your fingertips.

Global PE funds bullish about 6 Indian airports up for sale

Global PE funds bullish about 6 Indian airports up for sale

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

With Indian infrastructure companies burdened with debt, global PE funds and developers sense an opportunity to buy the airports cheap

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani wants to argue her case for bail

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani wants to argue her case for bail

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Accused No 1 announced that there had been a change in the circumstances of her health condition. She produced a thick 19-page document, written in her neat, very feminine handwriting, detailing her condition, its symptoms and the consequences it could have on her health and well-being.

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending," Modi said.

How to stay financially fit after 60

How to stay financially fit after 60

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

After retirement, the pressure on finances increases in the absence of regular income. Here are a few suggestions to ensure a smooth post-retirement life

No free lunch: Rajan on ATM transactions

No free lunch: Rajan on ATM transactions

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Second authentication for small value payments through credit cards can be reduced subject to conditions.

White-label ATM rollout in slow lane

White-label ATM rollout in slow lane

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Bankers and executives involved in ATM operations said challenges abounded in this segment.

6 easy ways to reduce your income tax

6 easy ways to reduce your income tax

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Archit Gupta on how can you maximise your savings and reduce your taxable income.

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The renovations at the old hotels will be complete in two and a half years and tariffs will range between Rs 2,500 and Rs 4,000

Tales from a flooded Chennai: 'Water entered from beneath the doors and suddenly started rising'

Tales from a flooded Chennai: 'Water entered from beneath the doors and suddenly started rising'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Battling choppy weather, power crisis, inundated streets and the odds, the students, with a few girls among them, survived through the tough times, keeping each other strong.

India ranked 2nd in cyber attacks through social media in 2014

India ranked 2nd in cyber attacks through social media in 2014

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Symantec report says India saw 6% of social media scams globally in 2014

Innoviti, the Google Maps of digital payments

Innoviti, the Google Maps of digital payments

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

A platform that helps retailers reduce failed transactions while keeping the cost down, Innoviti is all set for India's digital payments revolution.

With Rs 20 lakh, he built a Rs 350-cr business

With Rs 20 lakh, he built a Rs 350-cr business

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'I found my motivation in the fast emerging mobile market.' 'Nokia's biggest mistake lay in its stubbornness to change.' 'It's important to understand the pulse of the people It has been a long journey for Md Gyasuddin, Hitech Mobiles MD.

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

As PM talks of lower lending rates, housing companies prepare to cash in.

Click for a hic: Order your liquor online

Click for a hic: Order your liquor online

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

A handful of online retailers have started offering alcoholic beverages through the e-commerce route since then. Letsbuydrink.com caters to Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad and Mumbai and offers imported alcoholic beverages for sale.

RBI signals cheaper housing, infra loans

RBI signals cheaper housing, infra loans

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Banks get bonds boost to raise funds for core sector; up to Rs 50 lakh of home loans in metros and Rs 40 lakh in other cities not to have CRR, SLR requirements

Why has Subhash Chandra invested in a bus start-up?

Why has Subhash Chandra invested in a bus start-up?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Mass mobility in India is in a race when the light turns from yellow to green. Just that this moment has lasted three years. The renewed enthusiasm, however, indicates that the lights may finally be about to change, says Patanjali Pahwa.

Review: Rajadhi Raja fails to impress

Review: Rajadhi Raja fails to impress

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Rajadhi Raja is a lacklustre Onam release, writes Paresh C Palicha.