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Jayalalithaa's wait for judicial redress just got longer

Jayalalithaa's wait for judicial redress just got longer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The high court verdict on AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa's disproportionate assets conviction appeal just got delayed, says N Sathiya Moorthy

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Political stalwarts Murli Manohar Joshi, Sharad Pawar and former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma, cricketer Virat Kohli and Carnatic musician K J Yesudas were among the 89 people who were selected for this year's Padma awards.

69% of political parties' funding from unknown sources

69% of political parties' funding from unknown sources

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Income of political parties from known donors was Rs 1,835.63 crore, which is 16 per cent of their total income.

A smartphone that costs less than Rs 2,000? Forget it for now!

A smartphone that costs less than Rs 2,000? Forget it for now!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The five key components, which are indispensable for any smartphone, cost more than Rs 2,000 even for a budget 3G-enabled 3.5-inch handset.

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

'It was a moment when I felt what power can get. Such a reception was beyond my expectation.'

Explained: Why you must invest in PPF

Explained: Why you must invest in PPF

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The amount saved in a PPF account is actually saving for a rainy day.
God forbid, if bad days fall upon someone and debts pile up. A fascinating excerpt from Anil Lamba's Financial Affairs Of The Common Man: Master The Art Of Personal Finance Management.

Winners and losers in the US attack on Syria

Winners and losers in the US attack on Syria

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

'The most striking thing about the US strike on Syria is its futility of purpose beyond a symbolic value to impress the domestic constituency that Trump is a forceful decision-maker,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How best to plan your retirement

How best to plan your retirement

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Happy retirees are the ones who have planned well in advance

Can foreign brokerages crack the retail code?

Can foreign brokerages crack the retail code?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Firms have to adhere to strict compliance requirements mandated by global parents

Sports Shorts: Five Indian shuttlers in top-20 of BWF men's rankings

Sports Shorts: Five Indian shuttlers in top-20 of BWF men's rankings

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Balanced funds can work wonders for first time investors

Balanced funds can work wonders for first time investors

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Balanced funds may be a good option for first-time investors.

Acid test for captain Kohli as India face SA in do-or-die match

Acid test for captain Kohli as India face SA in do-or-die match

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Virat Kohli will be facing the toughest battle of his nascent ODI captaincy career when defending champions India take on South Africa in a do-or-die match of the ICC Champions Trophy, in London, on Sunday.

RIL rejigs investment portfolio; focuses on bonds, deposits

RIL rejigs investment portfolio; focuses on bonds, deposits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

Mukesh Ambani-led RIL, which had a cash chest and marketable securities worth over Rs 90,000 crore (Rs 900 billion) at the end of the last fiscal, is known for very effectively managing its financial resources by placing them in liquid instruments and highly rated securities.

Govt to lower long-term capital gains tax to boost start-ups

Govt to lower long-term capital gains tax to boost start-ups

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Jaitley assured that both the banking system and the government will make the resources available to them.

Jaitley's tax boon for stock market investors

Jaitley's tax boon for stock market investors

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The grandfathering clause and set-off provisions can be used to reduce the tax payable on sale of bonus shares, says Arvind A Rao.

BPCL, Indian Oil to revive premium petrol brands on excise cut

BPCL, Indian Oil to revive premium petrol brands on excise cut

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

For BCPL's branded petrol, Speed, the price differential with regular petrol is now between Rs 2.74 and Rs 3.75 per litre.

How to revive India's economy

How to revive India's economy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nitin Desai suggests some concrete measures to revive investment and boost growth.

Sports Shorts: Real's Ramos criticises Barca's Pique over political stance

Sports Shorts: Real's Ramos criticises Barca's Pique over political stance

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Winsome Diamonds in death wheeze: Auditors

Winsome Diamonds in death wheeze: Auditors

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The auditors have discovered lack of confirmation of balances from 14 overseas buyers as claimed by Winsome Diamonds.

Bonds lose steam on fears of hawkish RBI

Bonds lose steam on fears of hawkish RBI

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Between Friday's and Monday's close: Yields on 10-year bonds up 6 basis points, rupee slides 13 paise against dollar, Sensex ends flat

Thanks to Rajini, next TN poll could spin on 'spirituality'

Thanks to Rajini, next TN poll could spin on 'spirituality'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Rajinikanth's personal trait can become a political issue if he enters politics and could get translated as sympathy if not support for the BJP, which can cut both ways, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chemical industry cheers custom duty revision

Chemical industry cheers custom duty revision

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

There is nothing specific announced for Chemicals Industry, however, reduction in customs duty

Saving vs investing: What's in it for you!

Saving vs investing: What's in it for you!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Saving is not the same as investing as many people wrongly assume. But what's the difference between the two? How does each benefit you. Larissa Fernand has the answers

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Tamil film Biriyani is a fun-filled thriller.

Soon, new norms for media coverage of anti-terror ops

Soon, new norms for media coverage of anti-terror ops

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Indicating that there could be soon norms for media coverage of terror-related operations, Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said that the issue is under "serious and very advanced consideration" of the government.

16-year-old Hungarian shocks Vishy Anand at Gilbraltar Chess!

16-year-old Hungarian shocks Vishy Anand at Gilbraltar Chess!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand continued to struggle with his form as he lost to 16-year old International Master Benjamin Gledura of Hungary in the seventh round of the Masters section of Gibraltar International Chess festival

How parties LIED on their poll expenses

How parties LIED on their poll expenses

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

The Association of Democratic Reforms in its lartest report has noted serious discrepancies between lump sum amount that political parties declared to have given to their candidates for election expenditure, and the actual amount received by the candidates. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Premier League Swansea City fell victims to the first major giant-killing of the FA Cup third round on Sunday when they lost 3-2 away to League Two (fourth tier) side Oxford United.

Bengal' development model better than that of Gujarat, claims Mamata

Bengal' development model better than that of Gujarat, claims Mamata

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is not ready to give credit to Narendra Modi for development work in Gujarat and feels her own model is much better and has paid good dividends.

Congress shows cash books to EC, BJP looks away

Congress shows cash books to EC, BJP looks away

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Congress received donations worth over Rs 66 crore and NCP garnered about Rs 14 crore from individuals and business entities in fund contributions of over Rs 20,000 in the last financial year while BJP was among the parties which did not disclose such details to the Election Commission till the November 30 deadline.

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Global studios and indie content shops tap into the growing fan base for movie and TV characters in India, report Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania.

Black money: When disclosure is easier said than done

Black money: When disclosure is easier said than done

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Meeting the disclosure norms isn't very easy.

Compliance window for black money in July

Compliance window for black money in July

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Notification, FAQs likely after FM Jaitley returns from the US

RBI's liquidity-tightening steps halt companies' bond issuances

RBI's liquidity-tightening steps halt companies' bond issuances

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Commercial papers, certificates of deposit also dry up

GST: These 27 items just got cheaper!

GST: These 27 items just got cheaper!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Small and medium enterprises had complained of tedious compliance burden under the Goods and Services Tax

Polymers: New duty structure to bring in fund

Polymers: New duty structure to bring in fund

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The duty reduction in feedstock would strengthen the domestic manufacturing in India making it more competitive leading to surge in exports of finished goods.

NDA's anti-corruption plan missing even on paper

NDA's anti-corruption plan missing even on paper

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Only 32 departments had prepared and submitted these plans.

Sports Shorts: Nita Ambani presents medals at Winter Olympics

Sports Shorts: Nita Ambani presents medals at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday.

Gibraltar Chess: Adhiban in joint lead

Gibraltar Chess: Adhiban in joint lead

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Grandmaster and former national champion B Adhiban crashed through the defences of former women's world champion Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria to remain in joint lead in the Masters section of Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival.