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Snapdeal commits Rs 1,000 cr as loans to sellers

Snapdeal commits Rs 1,000 cr as loans to sellers

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The company aims to bring in a million on-board sellers in the next three years.

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A resolution has been tabled in the New York City Council to recognise June 21 as 'World Yoga Day' in New York in line with the United Nations' decision to commemorate the day annually.

Soon! New I-T tool to check PAN transactions history

Soon! New I-T tool to check PAN transactions history

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The project is expected to be activated by the end of this month.

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.'

This start-up from IITians helps you find a job

This start-up from IITians helps you find a job

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

While funds will not be a constraint, the challenge for Aasaanjobs will be to reach out to people with no internet, says M Saraswathy.

From #MeToo to #SHeToo

From #MeToo to #SHeToo

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Heard of India's sexual harassment complaint box?

Why Rera hasn't been a great relief for home-buyers

Why Rera hasn't been a great relief for home-buyers

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Rera's implementation is patchy across states, and the powers of the regulator to enforce its orders are also limited.

Govt may order an inquiry into Gujarat 'snooping' case

Govt may order an inquiry into Gujarat 'snooping' case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

A commission of inquiry may be ordered by the Centre into the alleged "snooping" on a woman in Gujarat allegedly at the behest of Amit Shah, a close aide of the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Aadhaar: 'Security is continually evolving'

Aadhaar: 'Security is continually evolving'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Experts say the new security features will significantly ensure there is no 'large-scale theft of people's identity'.

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Indian companies realise several business opportunities ahead of International Yoga Day on Sunday

Intern case: Justice Ganguly named in report; refutes charges

Intern case: Justice Ganguly named in report; refutes charges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Denying any sexual harassment of a young woman law intern, former Supreme Court judge Justice A K Ganguly on Friday said he was "shocked and shattered" by the charges against him.

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

He recalled that democracy-lovers had fought a big battle against the Emergency.

Want 'Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat', PM Modi says on Mann ki Baat

Want 'Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat', PM Modi says on Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he proposes to put in place 'Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat' scheme aimed at strengthening the country's unity and harmony.

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The speed of nine railway corridors will be increased.

Why are Indian IT firms facing more US lawsuits?

Why are Indian IT firms facing more US lawsuits?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Delays in promised service delivery were earlier settled between client and service provider. More organisations now opt for a legal settlement to save cost and protect investor sentiment, say analysts.

No hike in fares, better amenities for passengers

No hike in fares, better amenities for passengers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Suresh Prabhu announced ambitious plans.

Economist who slammed Modi's JAM trinity out of government conference

Economist who slammed Modi's JAM trinity out of government conference

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Jean Dreze, a noted economist who was was a member of Sonia Gandhi led National Advisory Council, was dropped from the list of speakers at the Delhi Economics Conclave organised by the finance ministry and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi's key schemes get worst rating from people, Railways score well

Modi's key schemes get worst rating from people, Railways score well

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Tackling black money gets worst rating; Swachh Bharat, Digital India score poorly.

Zakir Naik charged with 'inciting terror'

Zakir Naik charged with 'inciting terror'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The 51-year-old televangelist, who is currently abroad, is being probed under terror and money-laundering charges by the NIA.

Divestment: Modi govt's pathetic track record

Divestment: Modi govt's pathetic track record

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Out of nearly 30 public sector undertakings and assets under 'strategic sale' plan, only the ONGC-HPCL plan has been completed

Corporates rally to 'De-Car' as Gurgaon goes on green drive

Corporates rally to 'De-Car' as Gurgaon goes on green drive

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Delhi and neighbouring Noida in Uttar Pradesh, too, are studying Gurgaon's no-car Tuesday model.

Air India revokes flight ban on Sena MP Gaikwad

Air India revokes flight ban on Sena MP Gaikwad

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

"Unless he tenders an unconditional apology to AI employees, and undertakes in writing to abide by the Chicago and Tokyo Conventions & Rules of the Air and follow all cabin safety and public behaviour norms, we must not let him on board," says the letter.

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neerja Palisetty's Sutrakaar Creations combines paper with post-consumer waste to promote fair trade, craft empowerment, zero-waste, and ethical fashion.

Espionage case: Police raids petrochemical firm in Noida

Espionage case: Police raids petrochemical firm in Noida

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Delhi Police Crime Branch raided the office of a petrochemical co.

Why every student should study abroad once in their lifetime

Why every student should study abroad once in their lifetime

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Presenting 6 incredible ways your life will change if you study abroad.

'I am anxious about Ram Gopal Varma's reaction to Running Shaadi'

'I am anxious about Ram Gopal Varma's reaction to Running Shaadi'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

'I have been a part of more than a dozen films as a cinematographer but this was the smoothest shoot of my life. There was not a single day, when I wondered how a particular shoot would be done.' Meet Running Shaadi director Amit Roy.

Balancing the budget -- the Jaitley way

Balancing the budget -- the Jaitley way

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

All credit to the finance minister for walking the fiscal and expectation tightrope extremely well in his budget speech, says Ganesh Natarajan.

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.

Sochi Games: S Koreans blame Putin for skater Yuna's loss

Sochi Games: S Koreans blame Putin for skater Yuna's loss

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

South Koreans blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin and biased judging at the Sochi Games after their top skater Kim Yuna was denied back-to-back Olympic golds by Russia's Adelina Sotnikova.

Why govt deals are high-stakes game for IT firms

Why govt deals are high-stakes game for IT firms

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Even as government projects aren't lucrative from a revenue perspective, companies fight with each other to bag the contracts

Why J B Kripalani needs to be remembered

Why J B Kripalani needs to be remembered

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

In an era when the misguided youth of today are trying to build political careers by subscribing to divisive ideologies, they need to look to independent thinking icons such as Acharya Kripalani, says Mohammad Sajjad.

GST rollout on July 1; deadline for filing tax returns extended by 2 months

GST rollout on July 1; deadline for filing tax returns extended by 2 months

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

As per the revised return filing timeline decided by the Council, for July, the sale returns will have to be filed by September 5 instead of August 10. Companies will have to file sale invoice for August with the GST Network by September 20 instead of September 10 earlier.

Modi used his speech to present his own report card

Modi used his speech to present his own report card

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

'At the very end of his speech, he dealt with the 'small problems' of Indian workers. But these measures did not seem to satisfy those who had expected the prime minister to find solutions for their problems. That the prime minister generally focused on broad policy issues and not on matters of detail left them bewildered,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

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