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2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

We need a change in mindset, says the RBI Governor.

Buying from a foreign website? Taxman is watching you!

Buying from a foreign website? Taxman is watching you!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Domestic I-T laws require you to deduct tax on software, e-books and music albums; must report every such transactions while filing returns.

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Piyush Pandey retiring? I'm not going anywhere, says O&M's South Asia executive chairman.

'India poised for a sustained bull market'

'India poised for a sustained bull market'

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Several brokerage houses have given a year-end target of as high as 30,000 for the BSE bourse's benchmark Sensex, with fund managers telling investors not to redeem though the index is still only around 25,000.

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist gymnast Dipa Karmakar excelled with a total of five gold medals for Tripura but the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued their domination in the overall standings on day six of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

Rajya Sabha polls: JD-S suspends 8 rebel MLAs for cross-voting for Congress

Rajya Sabha polls: JD-S suspends 8 rebel MLAs for cross-voting for Congress

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

He said, according to the party constitution, a 3-member enquiry committee would be set up, which after going through their (suspended MLAs) replies to the notice.

MLAs cross-vote in UP, K'taka Rajya Sabha polls

MLAs cross-vote in UP, K'taka Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

The Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday saw cross-voting by a BJP MLA while another party legislator claimed that she was prevented from voting.

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The blaze was suspected to have been triggered by an electric short circuit in the dialysis ward which spread to the ICU.

Syndicate fallout: PSBs' small loans may be hit

Syndicate fallout: PSBs' small loans may be hit

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Bankers said fear of loan losses impairing their careers could make officers wary of sanctioning new loan proposals on their own.

Below normal monsoon likely this year too

Below normal monsoon likely this year too

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

For the second successive year, Monsoon is likely to be below normal with parts of north-west and central India to be the most affected.

PSU bankers paid very poorly, says State Bank of India chief

PSU bankers paid very poorly, says State Bank of India chief

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The comments come about a week after PSU bank employee unions went to a four-day relay strike to press for early revision of wages.

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.

Equity raising? India Inc in wait-and-watch mode for now

Equity raising? India Inc in wait-and-watch mode for now

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Experts said equity raising was also hampered due to flight of capital from foreign investors. FIIs have sold more $500 million (Rs 3,200 crore) in October.

The Apple Watch: Is it a gadget or a fashion statement?

The Apple Watch: Is it a gadget or a fashion statement?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The company isn't talking about plans for marketing the Apple Watch

Quiz of the day: Aankhen is a remake of which film?

Quiz of the day: Aankhen is a remake of which film?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

UP bypolls: 43% voting in Gorakhpur, 37% in Phulpur

UP bypolls: 43% voting in Gorakhpur, 37% in Phulpur

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

CM Yogi Adityanath said the BJP was getting widespread support from the people.

A Shashi Kapoor movie you must see

A Shashi Kapoor movie you must see

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Shakespeare Wallah had been out of circulation for a long time, but a restored version of the film opened in New York on November 10. It will travel after that to other cities in the US and hopefully, soon to India as well, says Aseem Chhabra, author of the bestseller Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, The Star.

Here's how to efficiently recapitalise public sector banks

Here's how to efficiently recapitalise public sector banks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Public resources are scarce and need to be used well.

Bumper insurance for Ganpati mandals in Maharashtra

Bumper insurance for Ganpati mandals in Maharashtra

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Most popular mandal in Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja, takes Rs 51 crore cover.

Corporate transformation? This is what PSU banks need to do

Corporate transformation? This is what PSU banks need to do

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Today, banks are being asked to discover niche strengths and focus on them

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Shivade: "You didn't find any brain inside the brain cavity?" Dr Thakur nodded. The judge shocked: "Huh?!"

'The government is linking us with Maoists to discredit us'

'The government is linking us with Maoists to discredit us'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'The Elgar Parishad turned out to be the first rallying cry against the BJP and RSS in Maharashtra.' 'The speakers took a vow not to vote for the BJP.'

More capital for public sector banks? Hardly a solution

More capital for public sector banks? Hardly a solution

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Quarterly results of many of these banks show significant losses.

'Do not compare Kaashmora with Bahubali'

'Do not compare Kaashmora with Bahubali'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'Kaashmora was is enjoyable and lighter while Baahubali was serious drama. Karthi gears up for his next release.

Will Raghuram Rajan succumb to pressure to cut rates?

Will Raghuram Rajan succumb to pressure to cut rates?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Jaitley has made it a habit of giving soundbytes to the media like his predecessors on why RBI should cut interest rates

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Karpoori Thakur must be remembered by people today who are tired of witnessing fractious politics where corruption, bigotry, hatred and violence seems to have become distressingly recurrent,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Still love Sunny Deol? Tell us!

Still love Sunny Deol? Tell us!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Which 1980s hero is still rocking it? VOTE!

Bastar stands by Congress, plains back BJP in Chhattisgarh

Bastar stands by Congress, plains back BJP in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Of the 12 seats in Bastar, the Congress won eight. The BJP had secured 11 of these seats in 2008.

Nurses strike hits hospital services; Delhi invokes ESMA

Nurses strike hits hospital services; Delhi invokes ESMA

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The massive protest has been called by the All India Government Nurses Federation and the Delhi Nurses Federation seeking redressal of issues related to pay and allowances.

Trolls Impact? No Letters to the Editor please

Trolls Impact? No Letters to the Editor please

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

'It may not be coincidental that the rise of these warriors with their bile and diatribes has come at a time when the concept of neutrality in journalism is fading.'

365 days. 319 films

365 days. 319 films

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?

7 deaths in 24 hours: Demonetisation takes its toll

7 deaths in 24 hours: Demonetisation takes its toll

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

A week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are illegal tender, at least 33 people have been reported dead in demonetisation-related incidents.

Lower fines, but more powers to assessing officers

Lower fines, but more powers to assessing officers

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The new penalty regime could create a fresh set of complications for tax payers.

Welcome back Sanjay Dutt, tweets Bollywood

Welcome back Sanjay Dutt, tweets Bollywood

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Shivade then asked if the skeleton finally came out of the ground in many parts. It was difficult not to gasp aloud at that revelation. Bhagat said that was true.

Assembly bypolls: Bad news for SP; BJP, Congress find a reason to smile

Assembly bypolls: Bad news for SP; BJP, Congress find a reason to smile

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The results for the bypolls in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Telangana, Maharashtra, Punjab and Tripura were announced on Tuesday.

Public sector banks can get a big leap forward

Public sector banks can get a big leap forward

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

A Bank Investment Company to act as a holding company for state-owned banks would go a long way in minimising government interference and improving governance.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Many pictures showed The Skeleton Named Sheena. For the purpose of the photographs, the skeleton had been re-assembled and looked straight at the camera.

'Sivagami is my favourite character in Baahubali'

'Sivagami is my favourite character in Baahubali'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'If Baahubali were to be made in Bollywood, I would take Hrithik Roshan as Baahubali and Deepika Padukone for Devsena.' Baahubali writer K V Vijayendra Prasad looks back at the epic blockbuster.

Heavyweight Ananth Kumar can't knock out newbie Nilekani easily

Heavyweight Ananth Kumar can't knock out newbie Nilekani easily

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

One of the many contrasts that Kumar versus Nilekani highlights is that of a traditional career politician as against a highly successful professional entering politics for the first time. Rupa Subramanya reports