News for 'R Jagannathan'

PIX: Esha Gupta, Neha Dhupia get gorgeous for an event

PIX: Esha Gupta, Neha Dhupia get gorgeous for an event

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Some of Bollywood's prettiest girls stepped out for a cover girl hunt event.

In defence of farm loan waivers

In defence of farm loan waivers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Farm loan waivers should not be regarded as expenditure but as incentive and investment, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you are serious about your future, here are some MBA programmes and short courses you can consider, advises Arun Jagannathan is co-founder and CEO, CrackVerbal.

Why it's too early to write off payments banks

Why it's too early to write off payments banks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

While payments banks surely lose money, their operating ratios were looking better in 2017-18 compared to the year before. This implies that as customer volumes start picking up, the business models may perk up too, says R Jagannathan.

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'Don't waste your time in doing long pointless graduation courses.' 'Try and get into an apprenticeship or a job after Class 10 or Class 12, as there is always time to get back to academics and learn new skills.'

Yeddyurappa granted anticipatory bail

Yeddyurappa granted anticipatory bail

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The Karnataka high court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa in connection with some cases relating to alleged illegal denotification of land and illegalities in housing cooperative societies.

MLA Sampangi gets conditional bail in bribery case

MLA Sampangi gets conditional bail in bribery case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday granted conditional bail to Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Y Sampangi on a criminal appeal filed by him seeking quashing of the recent conviction and sentence by the Lokayukta court.

How RBI's reserves can boost the economy

How RBI's reserves can boost the economy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The use of RBI capital to strengthen public sector banks will have many positive implications for the economy -- and a few manageable downsides, points out R Jagannathan.

Why wallet cos want full KYC for transactions below Rs 10K waived

Why wallet cos want full KYC for transactions below Rs 10K waived

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Customers have other options available to them to do low-value transactions, if wallets start mandating full KYC and would switch to those.

K'taka HC denies bail to Madani, terms it risky

K'taka HC denies bail to Madani, terms it risky

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Justice V Jagannathan, while rejecting the plea, observed that granting Madani bail would put the security of the state and the nation at risk.

How Delhi Belly leading ladies got lucky

How Delhi Belly leading ladies got lucky

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Actresses Shenaz Treasury and Poorna Jagannathan share their experience on working in Delhi Belly.

Spotted: Imran Khan at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Imran Khan at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Reader Jagannathan Satya has sent us this photograph of the star.

The Weak are People too

The Weak are People too

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

'Economically, if there are too many losers, macro-demand will suffer and undercut growth.' 'In more developed societies, the issue is resolved through the provision of safety nets, which don't exist in India.' points out T N Ninan.

ICICI Venture to invest Rs 120 cr in Star Health

ICICI Venture to invest Rs 120 cr in Star Health

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Private equity firm, ICICI Venture, on Thursday said that it plans to invest Rs 120 crore (Rs 1.2 billion) in Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, marking the first private equity deal in the Indian health insurance sector.

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This may be good news for Rahul Gandhi, for no matter how Modi performs, there will always be some degree of dissatisfaction with his performance among large sections of voters,' says R Jagannathan.

TN couple wins Alternative Nobel

TN couple wins Alternative Nobel

Rediff.com2 Oct 2008

Amid talks of a Nobel Prize in Economics coming home, an old couple from Tamil Nadu has bagged this year's Alternative Nobel Prize. Called the Indian Sarvodaya couple, Krishnammal and Sankaralingam Jagannathan from Nagapattinam are among the four illustrious personalities to share the prestigious Right to Livelihood Award -- also known as the Alternative Nobel.

#Pinspiration: Aditi Rao Hydari just rocked our world

#Pinspiration: Aditi Rao Hydari just rocked our world

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

It was that time of the year when GQ hosted its Men of the Year awards in Mumbai. And Aditi Rao Hydari bowled us over.

Godavari in spate leaves Nashik flooded

Godavari in spate leaves Nashik flooded

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

As authorities released water from Gangapur dam, the river level rose significantly, causing many bridges in Old Nashik area to undergo water.

2G verdict is a big win for crony socialism

2G verdict is a big win for crony socialism

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The judgment in the 2G case is a huge, huge, indictment of the criminal investigation and justice system, says R Jagannathan.

PHOTOS: Band, baaja and bath @ Kumbh

PHOTOS: Band, baaja and bath @ Kumbh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The last auspicious day of the ongoing Kumbh Mela was full of action

RBI governors and their bittersweet relationship with the govt

RBI governors and their bittersweet relationship with the govt

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Erstwhile RBI governors, including Raghuram Rajan never had cordial relations with the government.

'Without skills you are a recipient of charity'

'Without skills you are a recipient of charity'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'Jobs will exist at very high levels or low levels of skill sets.' 'People, who are in middle level jobs, are the ones who are facing the problem as such jobs are fast disappearing because of technological advancement.'

Here's some good news for insurance buyers

Here's some good news for insurance buyers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

After the Delhi high court's ruling, blanket exclusion of genetic disorders from coverage is likely to become a thing of the past.

How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life

How a 17 YO is saving India's corals and marine life

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Mumbai teen Siddharth Pillai has designed and patented a technology that prevents coral bleaching and will save hundreds of marine species from extinction.

How falling rupee will affect your child's future!

How falling rupee will affect your child's future!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

With the rupee crossing Rs 72/dollar in recent times, things suddenly don't look too good on several counts.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Why Yakub Memon is being hanged

Why Yakub Memon is being hanged

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

'I got to know the men accused of the blasts regularly meeting them in court and jail. Some of them, like Dutt, are back in jail. Others, like Mohammed Jindran, a quiet and well spoken middle class man, were killed. And now of course Yakub is ready to be hanged. The first in the case to do so,' says Aakar Patel.

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Digital transaction players are hurriedly drawing up a memorandum to be taken to the central bank in hope of having a few of the guidelines -- such as full Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance in 12 months -- overturned, reports Karan Choudhury

Jobs, cash and other Indian headaches

Jobs, cash and other Indian headaches

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Is it time to take a relook at our economic theories? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sania Mirza treats Shah Rukh to biryani!

Sania Mirza treats Shah Rukh to biryani!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

5 things Modi should do to fix economy

5 things Modi should do to fix economy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

When the Indian economy tanked in 1991, it did so because it ran out of foreign exchange. Today, it is tanking because it has run out of rupees even as the foreign exchange granary is overflowing, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

The art of getting out hit wicket

The art of getting out hit wicket

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Modi is not being consistent with his past record of caution.' 'Has something changed in the way Modi does things?'

GRE tips: How to get the perfect score

GRE tips: How to get the perfect score

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Analysis is the key to improvement.

'Chaos in Lok Sabha over T-Bill shows it's time for PM to go'

'Chaos in Lok Sabha over T-Bill shows it's time for PM to go'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

It is time to pack up, sir! Please resign and save some honour of the Lok Sabha, an anguished Sheela Bhatt reports from the Lok Sabha press gallery after watching the shameful goings on over the tabling of the Telangana Bill.

What Verdict 2017 says about 2019

What Verdict 2017 says about 2019

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

BJP's overwhelming win in UP shows that 2014 was no fluke, says R Jagannathan.

Prime Minister Modi, left of centre?

Prime Minister Modi, left of centre?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has managed to pull off what was unimaginable a year back -- adopting a much-needed centre-left approach, says Devanik Saha.

Insurers set the ball rolling on foreign stake hike

Insurers set the ball rolling on foreign stake hike

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Bharti will move FIPB soon for increasing Axa's stake to 49%

Students, this is the best time to go to the US

Students, this is the best time to go to the US

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Students will have more H1Bs to count on after they graduate.

Masters of the electoral game

Masters of the electoral game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The narrow win in Gujarat can be contributed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his no-holds-barred approach and party president Amit Shah who plays to win and knows that there are rules to be followed when suited and broken when needed.

Rescuing the Ganga and the country

Rescuing the Ganga and the country

Rediff.com20 May 2015

If the Ganga manages a rebirth, so will the country.Roy