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Yoginder Alagh's Death Is A Loss To India

Yoginder Alagh's Death Is A Loss To India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

For Yoginder, it is a release from pain. But for us, his friends, it is the loss of a warm and generous life companion, says Nitin Desai of his 50-year association with the eminent economist who passed into the ages on December 6, 2022.

G20 Presidency: Time To Taper Expectations

G20 Presidency: Time To Taper Expectations

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

India's role as a leader of the global south may require it to give up its ambition to serve as a bridge between the warring halves of the international community, points out Mihir S Sharma.

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in Odisha on its own, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Sensex climbs 349 points; Nifty nears 18K

Sensex climbs 349 points; Nifty nears 18K

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

From the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, ITC, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Titan, Reliance Industries and Nestle were the major winners. Hindustan Unilever, Power Grid, Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, State Bank of India, Asian Paints and Wipro were the laggards.

Bibek Debroy joins as full time member of NITI Aayog

Bibek Debroy joins as full time member of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Debroy worked as a consultant in the Department of Economic Affairs in Finance Ministry.

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The migration of domestically developed intellectual property to foreign corporations within India reflects an anomaly in the demand pattern of the country's job market, points out Kanika Datta.

World University Rankings: Non-IITs in Top 100

World University Rankings: Non-IITs in Top 100

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences. The Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. Vinay Umarji explains why these two universities have made India proud.

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Congress leader from Gujarat said the Dalit community has given a call for a nationwide candle march on February 19 in support of Solanki, who was a first-year student of B.Tech (chemical) course.

Markets pare early gains; Sensex sheds 241 points

Markets pare early gains; Sensex sheds 241 points

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

From the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank and NTPC were among the major laggards. UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Asian Paints, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Sun Pharma and Bharti Airtel were the winners.

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

About 21 per cent Indians born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s say a potential partner not aligning politically with them is a dating red flag.

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

A number of academicians as well as political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar, who were part of the textbook development committee of the NCERT, had asked the council to drop their names from textbooks over 'several substantive revisions of the original texts'.

Stay off healthcare, govt told

Stay off healthcare, govt told

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Reserve Bank's MPC to discuss inflation report on Nov 3

Reserve Bank's MPC to discuss inflation report on Nov 3

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Reserve Bank will hold a special meeting of its rate-setting committee on November 3 to prepare a report for the government on why it failed to keep retail inflation below the target of 6 per cent for three consecutive quarters since January. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will prepare the report on reasons for failure to meet the inflation target as well as the remedial measures the central bank is taking to bring down prices in the country. "Under the provisions of Section 45ZN of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act 1934... an additional meeting of the MPC is being scheduled on November 3, 2022," RBI said in a statement on Thursday.

No dramatic reforms in Modi's foreign policy: Chinese media

No dramatic reforms in Modi's foreign policy: Chinese media

Rediff.com29 May 2015

An article said Modi's decision to provide e-visas for Chinese nationals is inadequate and it should be extended to business and work visas.

Should you invest in IT stocks? Here's what experts say

Should you invest in IT stocks? Here's what experts say

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

An aggressive rate hike by the US Fed and the possibility of a recession can trigger a slide in these stocks, which will be a good opportunity to buy from a long-term perspective.

Dalai Lama successor must be from within China, needs govt nod: Beijing

Dalai Lama successor must be from within China, needs govt nod: Beijing

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Though Beijing asserts the Dalai Lama's successor needs its approval, observers say it remains concerned as the present Panchen Lama, the number two spiritual leader who was appointed by it after unseating the boy nominated by the Dalai Lama, has not gained much traction in Tibet.

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Indian society may be more advanced than we think it is, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

"The question of entering into Delhi is a law and order matter and will be determined by the police," the bench said.

'We underestimated the virus'

'We underestimated the virus'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'By the time actual action began, it was already too late.' 'The virus was raging.'

SC order against our wish, but acceptable to all: MoS agriculture

SC order against our wish, but acceptable to all: MoS agriculture

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary also said the government is always ready for talks but it is up to farmer unions to decide whether they want to go ahead with the scheduled ninth round of talks on January 15.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

Why India Inc is unhappy with RBI's monetary policy

Why India Inc is unhappy with RBI's monetary policy

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Experts said a future rate cut would depend on the inflation.

Markets end in red; Sensex tanks 461 points

Markets end in red; Sensex tanks 461 points

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty declined nearly 1 per cent on Friday, in tandem with a weak trend in overseas markets amid hawkish tone of global central banks. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 461.22 points or 0.75 per cent to settle at 61,337.81. During the day, it tumbled 506.5 points or 0.81 per cent to 61,292.53.

A New Fear Of AI Dawning?

A New Fear Of AI Dawning?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

... And it's not just fear of job losses, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

"We have prepared a broad platform where we have assessed the top 50 judges of the country who would be considered for appointment to the Supreme Court of India. We have data on judgments and the quality of judgments. The idea is to make the process of appointment in the Supreme Court more transparent," the CJI said.

Sensex reclaims 56K; Nifty gains 114 points

Sensex reclaims 56K; Nifty gains 114 points

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Benchmark indices rallied on Friday with the BSE Sensex climbing over 390 points to settle above the 56,000-mark amid fresh buying by foreign funds and largely positive global market trends. Intense buying in banking and finance counters also drove the indices higher. Rising for the sixth straight session, the 30-share BSE benchmark jumped 390.28 points or 0.70 per cent to settle at 56,072.23.

In UK, immigrants pay more tax

In UK, immigrants pay more tax

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Britain's immigrant population contributes relatively more to the public purse than their UK-born counterparts by paying a significant 10.2 per cent of all the income tax collected in the country, a new study published on Wednesday said.

Arvind Panagariya: An advocate of growth-boosting policies

Arvind Panagariya: An advocate of growth-boosting policies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

He was most recently credited as one of the brains behind labour law reforms in Rajasthan

60% of top 500 stocks achieved their 12-month price target set by analysts

60% of top 500 stocks achieved their 12-month price target set by analysts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

As many as 267 of 453 companies from the BSE500 index are trading above their consensus price targets, according to the data compiled by Bloomberg. Not all companies in the BSE500 index are tracked by analysts.

Indian markets have limited upside in the near-term; buy the dips: Nomura

Indian markets have limited upside in the near-term; buy the dips: Nomura

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Indian equity markets have a limited upside potential in the near-term as they negotiate the ensuing cyclical slowdown, wrote analysts at Nomura in a recent coauthored report led by Saion Mukherjee, their managing director and head of equity research for India. He, however, believes that the foundations are in place for sustainable growth over the medium-to-long term, and hence suggests a 'buy on dips' strategy to equity investors. As an investment strategy, Nomura prefers domestic-oriented sectors and companies over exporters, and prefers stocks that provide valuation comfort. Industrials and banks are their overweight sectors, while IT services and consumer discretionary are their underweight sectors.

Markets settle marginally higher ahead of Budget

Markets settle marginally higher ahead of Budget

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

From the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, State Bank of India, ITC, Titan, Tata Motors and ICICI Bank were among the major winners. Tata Consultancy Services, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints and HDFC were among the major laggards.

SC-appointed panel member favours farm laws

SC-appointed panel member favours farm laws

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'The committee was confident that the recommendations will pave the way to resolve the ongoing farmers' agitation'

Buy mid, small-caps selectively, say analysts

Buy mid, small-caps selectively, say analysts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

After a sharp outperformance in the mid-and small-cap segments in the first half of calendar year 2023 (H1-CY23), analysts are now turning cautious on these two market segments and suggest investors stay selective and look for valuation comfort and earnings visibility before investing. The S&P BSE Midcap index has surged 13.7 per cent in H1-CY23, and the S&P BSE Small-cap index gained 12.7 per cent during this period, data shows. The S&P BSE Sensex, in comparison, has moved up 6.4 per cent.

Surge in Covid cases indicates endemicity: Experts

Surge in Covid cases indicates endemicity: Experts

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'These number surges will be the outcome of emerging virus variants, loss of vaccine- or infection-acquired protective immunity in people, and environmental factors'

How Women Change The Political Game

How Women Change The Political Game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.

Russia's Unease Over India-US Proximity

Russia's Unease Over India-US Proximity

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The scaling up of the India-US strategic partnership to the level of non-NATO ally with defence deals, sharing and transfer of defence technology, interoperability, joint collaboration and joint production of defence equipment has exacerbated Moscow's anxiety, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Govt wanted Rs 3 lakh cr from RBI ahead of 2019 polls: Ex-Deputy Guv

Govt wanted Rs 3 lakh cr from RBI ahead of 2019 polls: Ex-Deputy Guv

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The Reserve Bank (RBI) resisted a 'raid' planned by some in the government to extract Rs 2-3 lakh crore from its balance sheet in 2018 to meet populist spending in run-up to general elections, Viral Acharya, who was deputy governor at RBI at that time, has written.

Farmer unions refuse to appear before 'pro-govt' panel

Farmer unions refuse to appear before 'pro-govt' panel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Addressing a press conference at Singhu Border in New Delhi, farmer leader Balbeer Singh Rajewal said that farmers never demanded the Supreme Court form a committee to resolve the impasse, alleging the central government was behind this development.

India-China Tensions Move To Global Arena

India-China Tensions Move To Global Arena

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'The future of BRICS is under stress as Chinese attempts to expand the platform are being resisted by India and Brazil.' 'Beijing is focused on a quick expansion with the aim of giving the platform a distinctly anti-Western orientation, which New Delhi and Brasilia seem to have no interest in,' notes Harsh V Pant.