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Thousands evacuated as rain wreaks havoc in Puducherry

Thousands evacuated as rain wreaks havoc in Puducherry

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Puducherry has been battered by heavy rains since the beginning of November and officials have assessed that such a quantum of downpour had not been seen in the last 100 years.

'Tell us what happened at Kakrapar'

'Tell us what happened at Kakrapar'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Residents of Surat, who fear for their lives after the heavy leakage at the nuclear plant, have started an online campaign to know about the incident.

Cricket Buzz: Mithali set to write on her personal life

Cricket Buzz: Mithali set to write on her personal life

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mithali Raj will come out with her autobiography next year which will provide a candid and revealing look into her personal and sporting life.

Airwaves of over Rs 5 trn may be sold for 5G auction

Airwaves of over Rs 5 trn may be sold for 5G auction

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

If it happens, this would mean the largest spectrum auction in terms of amount with over 7,000 Mhz going up for sale across eight bands

'Ram Rahim verdict shows no one is above the law'

'Ram Rahim verdict shows no one is above the law'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'We realised that the government and police were shielding the Dera chief.' 'From 2002 to now, irrespective of which political party, the Dera has always been protected.'

Who is speaking the truth? Tiwary or Gambhir?

Who is speaking the truth? Tiwary or Gambhir?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

India discard Manoj Tiwary, who was involved in an ugly on-field altercation with Gautam Gambhir in a Ranji Trophy match, claimed that the Delhi skipper had made racist remarks about former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly and Bengalis.

Are you happy in your current job?

Are you happy in your current job?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

If you are constantly distracted and not motivated to come to work, it's a warning sign.

Hurry, Hurry! Mr PM!

Hurry, Hurry! Mr PM!

Rediff.com27 May 2017

If Modi wants to be a man of history, he must make hard choices that will pay off down the road, says T N Ninan.

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits record low

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits record low

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The total money of Indians fell by 45 per cent during 2016 to CHF 675.75 million, marking the biggest ever yearly decline in such funds.

Scramble for hospital beds in Delhi exposes govt claims

Scramble for hospital beds in Delhi exposes govt claims

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Though the government claims there are more beds than needed, the national capital's COVID-19 reality, retold through social and other media, is also about the anguish of sons, daughters, wives and others trying desperately to get medical help for their unwell family members.

Leander Paes on dealing with jealous competitors and personal life issues

Leander Paes on dealing with jealous competitors and personal life issues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

His monumental achievements notwithstanding, controversies keep chasing Leander Paes.

How to prepare for CAT 2018

How to prepare for CAT 2018

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

CAT 2018: When and how to prepare for the exam.

Note ban boosted fake notes, suspicious transactions, reveals FIU report

Note ban boosted fake notes, suspicious transactions, reveals FIU report

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'The number of STRs received in 2016-17 is 4,73,006 which is more than four times as compared to 2015-16 and this increase is attributed to demonetisaton exercise...,' the Financial Intelligence Unit's report has said.

Ayodhya conflict was not a mere title dispute

Ayodhya conflict was not a mere title dispute

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'The verdict must be seen as something more; as a historical balm, a moral restitution and the deliverance of justice to a people wronged,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

India Inc's wishlist for the finance minister

India Inc's wishlist for the finance minister

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The forthcoming budget is an excellent opportunity for the Government to fulfill its promise of high economic growth.

Tax sops may help REITs attract $1 bn funds in 2015

Tax sops may help REITs attract $1 bn funds in 2015

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

REITs, a new investment avenue in India on the lines of one in developed markets like the US, UK, Japan.

Why joint ventures are so challenging in India

Why joint ventures are so challenging in India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Most business groups in India, including Godrejs, Tatas and Mahindras, have seen patience tested in JVs, with some of them winding up quickly

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'As a child, I believed that my world record would be a national pride. But I feel cheated now.'

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Market leaders in this line of business - New India Assurance and Tata AIG - have begun to reassess the premium on risk exposure of their portfolio in the director's and officer's liability business.

Decks cleared for BCCI life ban on Lalit Modi

Decks cleared for BCCI life ban on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

With the Delhi high court allowing the Board of Control for Cricket in India to conduct its Special General Meeting (SGM) in Chennai on Wednesday, the decks are cleared for the Board to impose a possible life ban on former IPL chairman Lalit Modi for alleged financial irregularities while being at the helm of the cash-rich league from 2008-2010.

Opposition dubs note ban 'biggest scam', 'money laundering exercise'

Opposition dubs note ban 'biggest scam', 'money laundering exercise'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The Opposition on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying his note ban decision was "reckless".

Modi govt's war on black money has gone for a toss

Modi govt's war on black money has gone for a toss

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The Indian money in Swiss banks had fallen by 45 per cent in 2016, marking their biggest ever yearly plunge, to CHF 676 million (about Rs 4,500 crore) -- the lowest ever since the European nation began making the data public in 1987.

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

In the first of a two-part series, Business Standard examines the impact of the upcoming summer on agriculture and drinking water supply.

Parliament passes Economic Offenders Bill

Parliament passes Economic Offenders Bill

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said the instances of people running away and evading the legal process was increasing and this needed to be stopped, as the current laws do not allow fully dealing with the severity of the problem.

Floods, landslide devastate Bengal, Manipur, Odisha

Floods, landslide devastate Bengal, Manipur, Odisha

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

It is a complete mayhem in West Bengal, Manipur and Odisha with more than 60 dead

'Inflation? Stop wasting vegetables to beat it'

'Inflation? Stop wasting vegetables to beat it'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

According to a study by Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Punjab, every year, 18 per cent of fruits and vegetables worth Rs 44,000 crore (Rs 440 billion) are wasted.

India hopeful of solution on food security issue at WTO

India hopeful of solution on food security issue at WTO

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The WTO has resumed work at Geneva from September 1 after a month long vacation.

India hopes WTO pact talks will be revived in September

India hopes WTO pact talks will be revived in September

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

In a turn of events, India on Friday said it was "hopeful" talks for a global deal on easing Customs norms, or a trade facilitation agreement (TFA), would be revived in September, even as it failed to meet the July 31 deadline due to lack of consensus among members over food stockholding and farm subsidies.

GAIL pipeline fire toll goes up to 19, three still critical

GAIL pipeline fire toll goes up to 19, three still critical

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

With two more persons succumbing to their burn injuries on Sunday, the toll in Friday's deadly fire-blast, apparently caused by leakage from a GAIL gas pipeline in Nagaram, Andhra Pradesh, rose to 19 even as the condition of at least three others remains critical, police said.

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.

Be prepared for China's Electronic Warfare

Be prepared for China's Electronic Warfare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'In India, China's capacities to conduct new types of warfare is critically underestimated,' says Claude Arpi.

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The manifesto was unveiled by Jayalalithaa at a public rally, in a departure from usual practice of release at party headquarters in Chennai.

How the Supreme Court bowled Srinivasan and the BCCI!

How the Supreme Court bowled Srinivasan and the BCCI!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday finally set the ball rolling for one of the biggest shake-ups in Indian cricket by barring president-in-exile Narayanswami Srinivasan from contesting the next elections of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, citing his conflict of interest.

BSE to implement new model for supervision of brokers

BSE to implement new model for supervision of brokers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Leading stock exchange BSE has initiated a process of putting in place a new risk-based model for supervision of market entities including brokers, taking forward a new model proposed by regulator Sebi in this regard.

SC proposes high-powered committee to cleanse Indian cricket

SC proposes high-powered committee to cleanse Indian cricket

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said maintaining the "purity" of cricket is of utmost importance for it while hinting at setting up a high-powered committee to suggest measures to cleanse the game in the country, hit by allegations of betting and spot-fixing and ascertain if there is conflict of interest involving the Board of Control for Cricket in Inida's president-in-exile, Narayanaswami Srinivasan.

Are you ready for a home loan?

Are you ready for a home loan?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Find out with this five-point checklist

Jaitley: 'Budget reflects conviction and mood of PM'

Jaitley: 'Budget reflects conviction and mood of PM'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the fiscal deficit slippage this financial year (2017-18) was largely statistical.

Sensex slips 383 points on repo rate hike

Sensex slips 383 points on repo rate hike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Banks and realty among the most hit on account of high borrowing costs.

On day 4, Bombay HC and CM appeal to Maharashtra doctors to call off strike

On day 4, Bombay HC and CM appeal to Maharashtra doctors to call off strike

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked striking resident doctors in Maharashtra to resume work immediately while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed to them to call of the four-day stir, assuring security in hospitals.

Spot the difference between Indian taxmen and their global peers

Spot the difference between Indian taxmen and their global peers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

India's new tax policy which makes it mandatory to disclose foreign is not so common in developed countries.