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India pushing Iran to accept Rs for oil imports

India pushing Iran to accept Rs for oil imports

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Keeps open the option to make payments in yen or yuan in the face of sanctions

2019 WC in England set to be 10-team format: Richardson

2019 WC in England set to be 10-team format: Richardson

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

ICC's Chief Executive Officer Dave Richardson today said that the game's governing body is all set to prune the number of teams from 14 to 10 for the next Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be held in England in 2019.

Will Obama break tradition, travel to Rajpath in own limo?

Will Obama break tradition, travel to Rajpath in own limo?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

A seven-layer security ring is planned around the VVIP enclosure on Rajpath from where United States President Barack Obama, President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will watch the Republic Day parade next Monday.

R-Day parade: Rajpath fortified to keep Obama safe

R-Day parade: Rajpath fortified to keep Obama safe

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

A seven-layer security ring will be thrown around the VVIP enclosure on Rajpath for the Republic Day parade to be witnessed by US President Barack Obama and the airspace over the area would be monitored by a radar to be specially set up.

9 personal finance mistakes to avoid

9 personal finance mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

All of us have made these mistakes, so let's begin by seeing how many of them we can avoid/minimise...

What is a job loss fund? Do you have it?

What is a job loss fund? Do you have it?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

It should cover mandatory expenses, insurance premiums and loan installments for six months to a year.

Will Yuvraj, Sehwag make the cut in India's 30 WC probables?

Will Yuvraj, Sehwag make the cut in India's 30 WC probables?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

A few proven, but currently out-of-form, cricketers are likely to get the nod when the national selectors draw up a list of 30 Indian probables for the upcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in Mumbai on Thursday.

Govt mulls independent office to manage centre's debt

Govt mulls independent office to manage centre's debt

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The finance ministry is working on a Cabinet note for establishing a full-fledged Public Debt Management Office, officials told Business Standard.

'When relations improve, Kulbhushan Jadhav will return'

'When relations improve, Kulbhushan Jadhav will return'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'Kulbhushan Jadhav is a very sad case.' 'I think Pakistan handled this issue very clumsily.' 'They gave too much of publicity and also said that they will hang him.' 'Now obviously, they are not going to hang him.'

Falling oil prices may lead to regime change in Saudi, Russia

Falling oil prices may lead to regime change in Saudi, Russia

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

'As matters stand, Russia and Saudi Arabia, two of the world's biggest oil producers, are set for a hard landing as they didn't diversify their economies as much as they should have when the oil prices were booming.'

How to get good returns from stocks

How to get good returns from stocks

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

A rebounding and steady market is a good time to weed sectors and funds that tend to drag the portfolio.

'Make in India' is good but implementation holds key

'Make in India' is good but implementation holds key

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Make in India campaign has huge potential.

Time is just right for Vistara to spread wings

Time is just right for Vistara to spread wings

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Though Vistara is not a low-cost carrier, it could benefit from the fact that the difference between the fares of LCCs and economy class of full-service carriers in India is minimal today.

7th pay panel's draft report riddled with dissent notes

7th pay panel's draft report riddled with dissent notes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The notes argue that it will widen the talent base available to govt to deliver increasingly complex services to a demanding population.

How to abolish extreme poverty: A few important tips

How to abolish extreme poverty: A few important tips

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

India could gain four times over by winding up dysfunctional subsidies.

8 steps to save and invest more money

8 steps to save and invest more money

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Money saved is money earned, and cutting down your expenses could well be the single-most important step towards an organised financial life. Naval Goel shows you how to keep your finances organised.

IPL 2017 auctions: Players who will go under the hammer

IPL 2017 auctions: Players who will go under the hammer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The players auctions for this year's IPL is scheduled for this weekend. Rajneesh Gupta looks at the players retained and released by the teams for IPL 2017.

2015: A year of downsizing for foreign banks

2015: A year of downsizing for foreign banks

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Deutsche Bank could be the next to trim its retail operations.

Keep a hawk eye on your CIBIL score this Navratri

Keep a hawk eye on your CIBIL score this Navratri

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Not being aware of your spending patterns or going overboard with your festive season spends on your credit card can land you in serious trouble later.

How Rahul plans to get rid of the old timers

How Rahul plans to get rid of the old timers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

'The so-called old guard is uneasy and resentful. These are the makings of a new Congress where there will be little or no role for them. And in their opinion, it is not a Congress that will win elections,' says Aditi Phadnis.

Makers of wine, runners of marathons

Makers of wine, runners of marathons

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Meet Uma and Krishna Prasad, a unique entrepreneurial couple from Hyderabad.

Budget 2016: Check out these six investment options

Budget 2016: Check out these six investment options

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Smart investors fine tune their investments as per the Budget announcements to make the best possible use of tax deductions and other sops.

Budget 2016: Some dos and don'ts

Budget 2016: Some dos and don'ts

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

SC to BCCI: Fall in line with Lodha report and save trouble!

SC to BCCI: Fall in line with Lodha report and save trouble!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to follow the recommendations of the Justice R M Lodha Committee and "save trouble".

6 ways to manage money after a layoff

6 ways to manage money after a layoff

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

If you have recently been laid off or are worried that your neck may be in the line, it is natural to be worried about your finances. But worrying, as you know, will not get you anywhere. Here are some tips about what you can do to keep the boat from rocking and keep your CIBIL score intact while doing so.

'Economy really needs a booster shot'

'Economy really needs a booster shot'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'One of the biggest issues the Indian economy faces right now is of job creation...' 'The nexus between growth and employment has to be closed...' 'In the absence of a manufacturing expansion, the alternative is to have the service sector as the driver of both GDP as well as employment growth.'

Dear Mr Modi. Congratulations, but...

Dear Mr Modi. Congratulations, but...

Rediff.com26 May 2016

As the NDA government completes two years in office, there are more questions on Swarupa Dutt's mind than answers.

5 ideas the Raksha Mantri must urgently act on

5 ideas the Raksha Mantri must urgently act on

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Amongst those who heard the message of the Bihar results would be Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, whose realm is simultaneously the country's most complex and -- when something goes wrong -- the most emotive, says Ajai Shukla.

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Back in 2007, Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had profiled Yakub after he was sentenced to death by the Terrorist and Disruptive Actives (Prevention) Act court for criminal conspiracy and financing air tickets to send co-conspirators for arms and RDX training to Pakistan.

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Back in 2007, Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had profiled Yakub after he was sentenced to death by the Terrorist and Disruptive Actives (Prevention) Act court for criminal conspiracy and financing air tickets to send co-conspirators for arms and RDX training to Pakistan.

'Modiji was kind; tried everything that was served to him'

'Modiji was kind; tried everything that was served to him'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

In an online chat with readers, chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares interesting anecdotes from his culinary journey.

All that glitters is not gold

All that glitters is not gold

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The current bear run has already been the second longest since 1975.

10 actions which may cool down Kashmir

10 actions which may cool down Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

'To re-establish the writ of the State and resume governance, frayed tempers in the streets and in the media need to be calmed.'

'Modi has an attitude like Alexander for Kashmir'

'Modi has an attitude like Alexander for Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'Modi has missed the bus in Kashmir.'

Datsun Go: Affordable with exceptional legroom

Datsun Go: Affordable with exceptional legroom

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Nissan's affordable hatchback, especially made for India, also has a good drive quality.

Budget not excellent but just above average

Budget not excellent but just above average

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

This Budget plans for an increase to 10.3% of GDP from 9.9%.

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has delivered a Arun Jaitley delivered a bold, far sighted budget

My prime task was to make India investment-friendly: Jaitley

My prime task was to make India investment-friendly: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Why do I want to bring corporate tax from 30 per cent to 25 per cent? I have to attract investment in this country -- not just international but domestic.

4 areas that Modi govt should focus on in its '1st real Budget'

4 areas that Modi govt should focus on in its '1st real Budget'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

FM should avoid proposals such as to tax financial transactions and fringe benefits

Who will get to own your e-mail, net banking account after you die?

Who will get to own your e-mail, net banking account after you die?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Include digital assets in a will, as e-mail and social networking websites don't provide account access to legal heirs.