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'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'This is a tragedy that must be stopped.'

Efficacy of law depends on integrity of lawyers: President

Efficacy of law depends on integrity of lawyers: President

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that justice should not only be delivered in time but must also be accessible to the most marginalised of the society.

Big money, complacency reasons for German exit from World Cup

Big money, complacency reasons for German exit from World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Two defeats and one last-gasp victory in the group stage meant an embarrassed Germany made their earliest World Cup exit in 80 years on Wednesday.

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

For the current woes of the state to end, in city after city, town after town, village after village, unauthorised constructions have to be removed, no questions asked, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

COVID-19: Every life counts

COVID-19: Every life counts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The benefits of modern medicine have led people to demand more from the State, and to value every life. Even a modest death toll caused by an epidemic today is unacceptable, says Dipankar Gupta.

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Initially, Gift City was just another real estate project, but all that changed with Modi moving to New Delhi,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Govt must come with a survival package'

'Govt must come with a survival package'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'Without reviving employment, consumer confidence will not go up.'

CAG audit of GST reveals systemic flaws, not just glitches

CAG audit of GST reveals systemic flaws, not just glitches

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The CAG audit and other data suggests it could be far from the efficient new alternative that was once conceptualised. A conclusive review remains elusive till the government begins to release more granular and comparable data on the complex backend of GST to a deeper scrutiny, by researchers, auditors and the public.

How to get more bang for buck from social sector spending

How to get more bang for buck from social sector spending

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

With India lagging behind on several human development indices including healthcare and education, the Union government's decision to up the spending on these sectors is a step in the right direction. However, much more needs to be done in the way of increasing accountability and arresting corruption if headway is to be made on these fronts, says Devanik Saha.

Scientists quarrel over India's tiger numbers

Scientists quarrel over India's tiger numbers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Have India's tigers increased by 30 per cent in the last four years?

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

India lost Rs 90K cr to false trade invoicing, says US think-tank

India lost Rs 90K cr to false trade invoicing, says US think-tank

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In 2016, almost two-thirds of Indian imports that appear to be most at risk for some degree of potential revenues losses are imports from just one country, China, which was by far India's largest source of imports in that year

RBI may escape govt's scrutiny for missing inflation target

RBI may escape govt's scrutiny for missing inflation target

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

If imputed inflation for April and May is used, then you have inflation of over 6 per cent for two consecutive quarters, which is a worrying signal for the RBI.

Should we scrap quarterly job surveys?

Should we scrap quarterly job surveys?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

A government panel examined the records of employees surveyed by Labour Bureau's quarterly enterprises surveys and mapped it with the EPFO's subscribers and found "unexplained variations" between the two.

More bad news: Household savings fall to 2 decade low

More bad news: Household savings fall to 2 decade low

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

The decline is attributed to lower salary growth and a rise in households' financial liabilities.

Big worry for new FM, GDP growth slows to 5-year low

Big worry for new FM, GDP growth slows to 5-year low

Rediff.com31 May 2019

While India's GDP growth slowed to five-year low of 5.8% in Q4, China grew at 6.4%.

In our history of communal riots, where does Delhi stand?

In our history of communal riots, where does Delhi stand?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'The humanity displayed by ordinary, lower middle class residents of north east Delhi -- Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs -- will be remembered perhaps even more than the evil wrought in the riots,' notes Jyoti Punwani.

What's driving EPFO payroll data?

What's driving EPFO payroll data?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

As beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojna have to be EPF subscribers, these numbers indicate that the increase in EPFO payroll estimates is largely due to an increase in the beneficiaries registered under PMRPY.

602 hospitals in India earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities

602 hospitals in India earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

These dedicated COVID-19 facilities will have a capacity of 1,06,719 isolation beds and 12,024 ICU beds reserved for such patients in the country.

India's economic growth seen picking up, RBI may hold rates steady

India's economic growth seen picking up, RBI may hold rates steady

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

RBI may hold rates steady as economic parametes are going strong, say experts.

India emerges as UK's 3rd largest FDI source

India emerges as UK's 3rd largest FDI source

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

This is the highest in Europe and the third in the world after the United States and China

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

Don't rush in using new GDP data for policies: Arvind Subramanian

Don't rush in using new GDP data for policies: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

New data is puzzling as these aren't corroborated by other data

Want to avoid diabetes? Drink alcohol!

Want to avoid diabetes? Drink alcohol!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Raise a glass to good health!

A decent Budget for trying times

A decent Budget for trying times

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Against a turbulent and uncertain background, Budget 2017-18 hewed a steady, forward-looking course, says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the government.

Markets end on a high note for 3rd consecutive day

Markets end on a high note for 3rd consecutive day

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The BSE Sensex spurted 130.00 points to end at 35,980.93, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 30.35 points to 10,802.15.

Dynasty will finish the Congress

Dynasty will finish the Congress

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'Incompetent dynasts can lead to national ruin,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why economists are against deferring fiscal goals

Why economists are against deferring fiscal goals

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Economists have cautioned that any deferment of the government's fiscal goals would prove counter-productive and raise the interest payment burden.

Govt has drawn list of PSUs for strategic sale: Jaitley

Govt has drawn list of PSUs for strategic sale: Jaitley

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Govt has drawn list of PSUs for strategic sale: Jaitley

Run-up to Budget 2018-19: India's medium-term fiscal outlook looks grim

Run-up to Budget 2018-19: India's medium-term fiscal outlook looks grim

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Lower revenue collection puts upward pressure on government borrowing, ensuring that it deviates from the glided path of debt reduction

139 migrants returning home have died in road mishaps

139 migrants returning home have died in road mishaps

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Many of the tragedies occurred in the dark, which is when it is cooler to walk, and many people were caught in their sleep. The combination of no traffic and speeding vehicles has led to havoc, endangering the lives of those who found themselves without work or money in the coronavirus-induced lockdown and were frantic to get home, any which way.

FDI in defence may go up to 100% if CEO is Indian

FDI in defence may go up to 100% if CEO is Indian

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Also the companies should be self-sufficient in product designing and have maintenance and life cycle support facilities.

Tiger numbers roar back for first time in 100 years

Tiger numbers roar back for first time in 100 years

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

According to the new data, India accounts for the most with 2,226.

Rallies matter even in election 2019

Rallies matter even in election 2019

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Had it been an election of digital campaigns, the cost of the 2019 election would have been far less than what it actually is.

'Dhoni is very smart'

'Dhoni is very smart'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'When you saw him, you immediately knew that he was something special.'

'Don't ask pilots to fly MiG-21s, it's a threat to their lives'

'Don't ask pilots to fly MiG-21s, it's a threat to their lives'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'Till date there have been 482 accidents on account of failure of this aircraft and 171 IAF pilots have lost their lives.'

10 laws that changed how India does business

10 laws that changed how India does business

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Experts consider Sebi's takeover code in its present form to be on a par with any foreign code governing public mergers and acquisitions.

India growing at 7.4%? Experts argue

India growing at 7.4%? Experts argue

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The new national income numbers produced by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have elicited two kinds of reaction.

'There would have been no India without Patel'

'There would have been no India without Patel'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Most Indians know very little about Patel which is a great shame.'

Urban poor's problems a big challenge before new government

Urban poor's problems a big challenge before new government

Rediff.com6 May 2014

During April-February, the index of industrial production, a measure of factory activity, declined 0.1 per cent compared with a 0.9 per cent growth in the corresponding period of 2012-13.