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Modi and the art of event management

Modi and the art of event management

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Aakar Patel looks forward to Prime Minister Modi's speech at the bhoomi pujan for the Ram temple in Ayodhya next week. It will be entertaining and stirring, predicts Aakar, and make lots of promises that he most likely won't be able to keep.

8 unlisted PSUs buy back Rs 2,600 crore govt shares

8 unlisted PSUs buy back Rs 2,600 crore govt shares

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Though this is part of the divestment drive, government's stake in these companies remains 100 per cent even after the buybacks

Ball tampering saga: Faf appeals against ICC's decision

Ball tampering saga: Faf appeals against ICC's decision

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that Proteas captain, Faf du Plessis, has appealed the decision of the ICC Match Referee which found him guilty of a breach of Article 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Faf was charged with ball tampering last week after footage emerged from the Hobart Test of him applying saliva to the ball with a mint in his mouth. "Faf has decided to appeal the match referee's decision after he and his legal team had studied the written reasons provided by the match referee." commented CSA Chief Executive, Haroon Lorgat.

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

There was no word on whether or when Patel would be talking to the media about his priorities and plan of action as head of Mint Street

This IIT-ian uses theatre to promote jobs, leadership

This IIT-ian uses theatre to promote jobs, leadership

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

For Kharagpur IITian Amitava Bhattacharya, entrepreneurship was an irresistible dream that he thought of chasing hard.

Banks closed today; queues get longer at ATMs

Banks closed today; queues get longer at ATMs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Many sections of the society including small traders, restaurant owners, transporters started feeling the heat as the dependence on cash is very high

RBI Deputy Governor to retire today

RBI Deputy Governor to retire today

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

An alumina of Delhi School of Economics, from where she secured a Master's in Economics, Thorat joined the central bank way back in 1972.

India, China working to ban Pak terrorists

India, China working to ban Pak terrorists

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

As external affairs minister S M Krishna travels to Beijing on Tuesday for talks till April 8 with his counterpart, Yang Jiechi, highly placed sources in the establishment confirmed that India and China have been in talks for some time to ban Masood Azhar of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Abdul Rehman Makki of the Jamaat-ud Dawa and Azam Cheema of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, under the UNSC resolutions.

'There is no room for complacency in India'

'There is no room for complacency in India'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

New York-born S Mitra Kalita moved to Delhi to experience Indian life. On her return to the US she wrote a book about her unpredictable two-year adventure. Aseem Chhabra reports.

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Unlike in the past, when old private banks compromised upon underwriting standards to take on the bulk, they've now realised that scaling up at the cost of quality isn't worth the while. These banks have also readjusted growth targets when required, and rebalanced books to preserve capital and asset quality.

'Tejashwi wanted to end my political career'

'Tejashwi wanted to end my political career'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'The NDA has provided me a healing touch to survive'

Video: How to make Bhel Puri

Video: How to make Bhel Puri

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Foodies Rajesh Karkera and Abhishek Mande visit Mumbai's Khau Galli restaurant and show you how to make lip-smacking bhel puri at home!

Anti-tax avoidance: Made in India

Anti-tax avoidance: Made in India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Initial findings reveal that the tax code has received an overwhelmingly positive feedback

India regrets politicisation of passport issue

India regrets politicisation of passport issue

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Two days after Nepal scrapped a deal with India to print new smart passports, India regretted the politicisation of the contract, saying it was just a "goodwill gesture" toward its neighbour on Tuesday.

Top bureaucrat takes a jibe at RBI

Top bureaucrat takes a jibe at RBI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Garg is the finance ministry's primary liaison with the RBI.

Govt likely to launch 3 gold schemes on Nov 5

Govt likely to launch 3 gold schemes on Nov 5

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The RBI has issued guidelines and the government has notified it.

Gluten-free recipes: Herbed Millet Stew

Gluten-free recipes: Herbed Millet Stew

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

In the third part of a week-long series, we bring you a recipe from 'Is Wheat Killing You?' by renowned clinical nutritionist Ishi Khosla.

Travel: Desi in magical Morocco

Travel: Desi in magical Morocco

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Romantic landscapes. Enchanting souks. Affable people. Bollywood. In a special series, Arthur J Pais takes a magical, mystery tour of Morocco.

Invest in India, former Vodaphone CEO to students

Invest in India, former Vodaphone CEO to students

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Arun Sarin, the newly minted honorary knight of the British Empire who delivered the ending keynote, urged the Berkeley students to invest in Asia and work there to learn valuable entrepreneurial lessons.

Banks may defer walking in RBI's footsteps

Banks may defer walking in RBI's footsteps

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

The Reserve Bank of India raised key rates on Thursday, but at the same time signalled that its monetary tightening cycle that started nearly a year ago may take a pause.

Glut of MBAs: Where are the jobs?

Glut of MBAs: Where are the jobs?

Rediff.com6 May 2010

There are no easy solutions except that MBA colleges have to reinvent themselves and their programmes immediately before they add more capacity, and all new aspirants for an MBA programme should keep in mind that an MBA degree from even a high-ranking institute may not translate into a dream job in the near future!

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The 52-year old seer and his three accomplices -- a woman, her husband and his friend -- have been arrested under IPC sections including those pertaining to murder, attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, South Zone IGP K V Sharath Chandra said.

Mukesh Ambani remains India's richest for 11th year running

Mukesh Ambani remains India's richest for 11th year running

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Ambani is also the year's biggest gainer, adding USD 9.3 billion to his wealth amid the continuing success of his Reliance Jio broadband telco service.

Urjit Patel resigns as RBI Governor citing personal reasons

Urjit Patel resigns as RBI Governor citing personal reasons

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Patel, 55, who took over as the 24th Governor of the central bank on September 5, 2016, had the shortest tenure since 1992.

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

As with the Spanish flu, the world must be ready for a second and third wave as this start-stop-start-stop response plays out, recommends Rahul Jacob.

Yummy recipes for Aloo Bhath, Gobi Bhurji

Yummy recipes for Aloo Bhath, Gobi Bhurji

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Readers share their favourite recipes, share yours!

Story of a top Indian entrepreneur

Story of a top Indian entrepreneur

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Sunil Maheswari, the chief executive officer and co-founder of Mango Technologies Pvt Ltd, has many accomplishments to his credit. MINT-Wall Street Journal described Mango Technologies as one of the 'Top Ten Startup Companies of 2008'.

Bankers skip monetary policy meet to attend PM's event

Bankers skip monetary policy meet to attend PM's event

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The bank chiefs have also cancelled the customary media conference after the bi-annual policies.

More retro!

More retro!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The '70s India. A Parisian apartment of 1945. More '70s. And yet another retro line!

I-Day recipes: Tirangi Dhokla and Khandvi

I-Day recipes: Tirangi Dhokla and Khandvi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

It's time to put on your chef hats and spin some magic this Independence Day.

How to make an Eggless Mango Mousse Cake

How to make an Eggless Mango Mousse Cake

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Executive Chef, Avinash Kumar from Novotel Imagica Khopoli shares his special mango recipes.

Modi has become a great reformer

Modi has become a great reformer

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Whether it took the corona crisis to bring about the transformation, or otherwise, the change ought to be welcome, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The Bajaj Super could not be called a pretty scooter, but it was sturdy and reliable, says Veenu Sandhu.

Govt seeks Rs 23,100 cr interim dividend from RBI by March 31

Govt seeks Rs 23,100 cr interim dividend from RBI by March 31

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

This amount will include Rs 13,100 crore that Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Garg has been publicly seeking from the central bank's contingency reserve fund since 2017-18 (FY18).

Faking It... and loving every minute

Faking It... and loving every minute

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Amrita Chowdhury, Newly Returned Indian, discusses her debut novel, .

6 irresistible breakfast recipes from GOA

6 irresistible breakfast recipes from GOA

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Kickstart your morning with these exciting, delectable recipes.

Video: Make martinis this festive season

Video: Make martinis this festive season

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Neville Timbadia, owner of resto-bar Bonobo in Mumbai shows you how to make a perfect martini that'll floor your guests this festive season.

Abuse, ball-tampering threaten cricket's 'DNA': ICC

Abuse, ball-tampering threaten cricket's 'DNA': ICC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Richardson also took aim at players claiming confusion over ball-tampering rules, saying the laws were clear and their complaints "disingenuous" in a speech at the MCC's Colin Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's.

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'We get to know secrets such as some of India's top-rated firms do not always make payments when due and many State-owned, listed, enterprises that borrow in bond markets default regularly.' 'Without naming the bank, he says that ever-greening of poor loans by a part of India's shadow banking lay at the doorstep of India's banking, notably 'one private bank'.' Viral Acharya's Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India won't be music to many ears, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.