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9 smart ways to revamp India's infrastructure

9 smart ways to revamp India's infrastructure

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Private sector firms need to be re-engaged for better infra planning.

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Resettlement of refugees elsewhere is not the morally correct solution to the problem for it lets the perpetrators off the hook.

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Is the minority shareholders of stressed companies getting a raw deal?

Is the minority shareholders of stressed companies getting a raw deal?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Close to a million small shareholders have stake in nine NCLT-bound companies

'Human rights are being curtailed systematically'

'Human rights are being curtailed systematically'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'Human rights violations are there in rural areas and in cities. In rural areas it is crude and in the open. In urban areas it is well hidden.' 'Awareness has grown several fold. India has 160 national and state human rights institutions. No other country in the world has this.' 'Unfortunately the right to association, right to assembly, freedom of expression, right to protest and discuss are all being curtailed systematically one by one.'

Fiscal credibility gets a boost in the Budget

Fiscal credibility gets a boost in the Budget

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The larger virtue of maintaining fiscal credibility should not be unduly diluted by quibbles on the fiscal math, says Sajjid Chinoy.

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The opposition has attacked the Modi government over the National Democratic Alliance's last full-fledged budget before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Will these India-China army exercises achieve anything?

Will these India-China army exercises achieve anything?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

'The focus on countering terrorism brings to the issue Beijing's non-serious approach in this regard. India's permanent representative at the UN has raised in vain the issue of funding and the release of 26/11 suspect Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi. But China has blocked these objections since December 2014 at the UN even after 'highest levels' in India intervened,' notes Srikanth Kondapalli, reviewing the India-China military exercises in Kunming.

When companies override the regulators

When companies override the regulators

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Companies think they are too big to bow before regulators.

Teesta gets anticipatory bail in FCRA violation case

Teesta gets anticipatory bail in FCRA violation case

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The court while granting bail to the duo also held that it does not find any possibility of the accused persons fleeing from justice and that their custodial interrogation was not required.

Suspected LeT operatives write to Shinde, seek NIA probe

Suspected LeT operatives write to Shinde, seek NIA probe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

With a controversy erupting over the two arrested alleged Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives and their connection with Muzaffarnagar region, both the accused on Thursday wrote to the Union home minister urging him to transfer the case to the National Investigation Agency for "fair" investigation.

J&K bracing for fresh spell of rains; flood toll 17

J&K bracing for fresh spell of rains; flood toll 17

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Jammu and Kashmir was bracing for a fresh spell of rains as predicted by Met department, leading to nervousness among the people who were heaving a sigh of relief as flood situation was showing improvement on Tuesday after causing the death of 17 people.

CBI must be held accountable for what they did to the Talwars

CBI must be held accountable for what they did to the Talwars

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The fruitless pursuit, which tore the Talwars' lives and reputations to shreds, means that Aarushi's killers have not only got away but may never be found, says Sunil Sethi.

What dream merchants are selling Dilliwalahs this election

What dream merchants are selling Dilliwalahs this election

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

BJP's total silence on Delhi statehood is intriguing.

New Greek bailout talks start, creditors seek more action

New Greek bailout talks start, creditors seek more action

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Athens has pushed two reform packages through parliament

China plans to cut GDP target to 6.5% in next 5-year plan

China plans to cut GDP target to 6.5% in next 5-year plan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Recent IMF forecast said China's growth is expected to slow down.

What will Santa bring us in 2015?

What will Santa bring us in 2015?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

As we ring in the New Year we must recognise that 2015 promises to be a very exciting time for India.

Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'

Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The vote leaves Greece in uncharted waters: risking a banking collapse that could force it out of the euro.

SC will hear pleas against note ban on Dec 2

SC will hear pleas against note ban on Dec 2

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice D Y Chandrachud said, "We will examine both aspects (inconvenience and constitutional validity) of the matter. Come on Friday at 2 pm".

Dividend tax only on dividend income above Rs 10 lakh

Dividend tax only on dividend income above Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The new 10 per cent dividend tax will be payable only on dividend income over and above Rs 10 lakh threshold in a year, according to an amendment to the Finance Bill 2016 approved by Lok Sabha.

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Speaking at the inauguration and laying of foundation schemes of various schemes, Modi said, Leh and Ladakh will also be benefited by this.

Why rupee slide is not that big a threat

Why rupee slide is not that big a threat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

We are much better placed than in 2013 with our overall fundamentals much stronger - higher foreign exchange reserves, a more favourable growth-inflation mix and an institutional framework for targeting inflation, says B Prasanna.

RBI bumper rate cut lifts Sensex by 162 points; Nifty ends above 7,800

RBI bumper rate cut lifts Sensex by 162 points; Nifty ends above 7,800

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Markets have witnessed a gap down opening mirroring losses in the global equities with US markets taking a hit on worries about the health of Chinese economy.

Acche din? Rural job scheme hits a new low

Acche din? Rural job scheme hits a new low

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Data captured in central government records have a lag.

Will we treat Uttarakhand as just another disaster?

Will we treat Uttarakhand as just another disaster?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The horrific disaster that has struck Uttrakhand has been assessed as a mix of natural and man-made. In fact, the various media analyses indicate we were asking for it and there were enough warnings and indications that this would happen, says Lt Gen (retd) Prakash Katoch.

Govt rejigs excise duty on petrol, diesel; keeps tax unchanged

Govt rejigs excise duty on petrol, diesel; keeps tax unchanged

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Petrol prices on Thursday crossed Rs 73 a litre mark, the highest level since the BJP government came to power in 2014, while diesel touched a record high of Rs 64.11 a litre.

Parched South India faces biggest water crisis

Parched South India faces biggest water crisis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are facing a severe drought this year, affecting livelihoods as well as lives.

How best to take advantage of the Budget sops

How best to take advantage of the Budget sops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Budget touches a few highs and lows as far as personal finance is concerned, and one needs to be aware of them in order to optimise on one's investment plans.

What did BRICS build (if anything, in Brazil)?

What did BRICS build (if anything, in Brazil)?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

'Happily,' says Ambassador B S Prakash, 'BRICS displayed new-found energy and built something real, a bank. Between needless nihilism and as yet unjustified euphoria, there are many stations for the BRICS train and we can watch its progress with renewed interest.'

Indian Chamber of Commerce seeks lowering corporate tax to 25%

Indian Chamber of Commerce seeks lowering corporate tax to 25%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

It emphasised that agricultural infrastructure needs considerable investments and hence Section 80IA benefits must be extended to all such investments like IT infrastructure, computers, VSAT, solar panels, water harvesting facilities, storage etc.

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Greeks are split on whether to accept an offer by creditors that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras calls a "humiliation"

Indian drugmakers to pay higher facility fees on US hike

Indian drugmakers to pay higher facility fees on US hike

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The US laws authorise the drug and health watchdog to assess and collect user fees for certain applications and supplements for human generic drug products

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Recent easing of restrictions does not address the pain in the sector.

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Against the backdrop of difficult administrative, political and economic problems, Imran's temperament and staying power will be the subject of intense expectation and public scrutiny,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Cheers to jugaad!

Cheers to jugaad!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Following the Supreme Court ruling against liquor being sold within 500 metres of state and national highways, the infamous Indian jugaad is in play once again. Veenu Sandhu, Nikita Puri, Ranjita Ganesan & Avishek Rakshit find out how India is coping.

'Where do we draw the line', asks army over Sri Sri event

'Where do we draw the line', asks army over Sri Sri event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Many senior officers believe the chief should have taken a stronger stand against using army resources to help what one officer calls "a government-friendly godman".

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper

The jury is out! India Inc gives full marks to the FM

The jury is out! India Inc gives full marks to the FM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

India Inc is encouraged by a determined Budget.

Markets gain for 5th straight session; bank shares rally

Markets gain for 5th straight session; bank shares rally

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended higher by 177.46 points at 28,885.21 and the Nifty gained 63.90 points at 8,778.30.

Lessons from the Idea-Vodafone merger

Lessons from the Idea-Vodafone merger

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

This merger, Bhupesh Bhandari believes, will be watched keenly by management gurus the world over.