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Now AI will be used to weed out shell firms

Now AI will be used to weed out shell firms

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Thousands of unlisted companies registered with RoCs will soon go under watch on lines similar to the oversight by the Securities and Exchange Board of India of listed companies.

RIP Subhas Bhowmick: The 'Jose Mourinho' of Kolkata Maidan

RIP Subhas Bhowmick: The 'Jose Mourinho' of Kolkata Maidan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

A fearless competitor who used brain and brawn in equal measure, Subhas Bhowmick was one of the most fascinating characters in Indian football through the 1970s with his muscular built and equally expressive carefree opinions.

PM launches ferry service, slams UPA for delaying his 'dream project'

PM launches ferry service, slams UPA for delaying his 'dream project'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

He said that as the previous government could not do it, he had to do it.

Hate crimes against Asian Americans must stop: Biden

Hate crimes against Asian Americans must stop: Biden

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Biden's reference to the hate crime against Asian Americans was welcomed by Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna.

What's behind Adani group's meteoric rise on the stock exchanges?

What's behind Adani group's meteoric rise on the stock exchanges?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The group companies now lead the market capitalisation league table in sectors such as ports, power generation, gas distribution and transmission, and power transmission and distribution, ahead of incumbents in both public and private sector. This has Gautam Adani family the second wealthiest in business in India.

New power tariff guidelines to dent earnings

New power tariff guidelines to dent earnings

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

NTPC to be the worst hit, stock slides to five-year low on announcement.

Kamala Harris wins most votes in California Senate primary

Kamala Harris wins most votes in California Senate primary

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

California State Attorney General Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez battle each other to become California's next United States senator, after winning the top two spots in an open primary on Tuesday, reports Ritu Jha from California.

Key Moments In India's Big Win

Key Moments In India's Big Win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

India finally made their presence felt as they thrashed Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals.

Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress's India Panel

Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress's India Panel

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The leadership of the powerful Congressional India Caucus has urged the Indian government to ensure that the norms of democracy are maintained.

Budget cuts revenue expenditure on welfare schemes, salary, pension

Budget cuts revenue expenditure on welfare schemes, salary, pension

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The continuing fiscal stimulus is heavily tilted towards capex, to the extent that it chips away a part of revenue spending. Accounting for other areas of revenue expenditure, such as salaries, pensions, subsidies and defence (committed spend), the room to spend on welfare schemes, health and education will narrow in FY22.

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.

Voda's payments bank becomes first to shut shop

Voda's payments bank becomes first to shut shop

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Vodafone Idea, the promoter of Aditya Bira Idea Payments Bank, said in a notification to the exchanges late on Friday that the board of the bank approved winding up the business, subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India.

This Budget Is Harder Than Last Year's

This Budget Is Harder Than Last Year's

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The challenges before the coming Budget are more daunting than those in 2021, reveals A K Bhattacharya.

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kochhar brothers stepped down from the board of Credential Finance by 2009. While Deepak Kochhar started NuPower Renewables, Rajiv set up Avista Advisory Group

Ringing Bells under lens for alleged FEMA violation

Ringing Bells under lens for alleged FEMA violation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The Directorate of Enforcement is investigating Ringing Bells, the company which has launched smartphone for Rs 251, for alleged contravention of FEMA.

Taxman eyes Rs 100bn in recovery from 'struck-off' cos

Taxman eyes Rs 100bn in recovery from 'struck-off' cos

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The CBDT asks ministry of corporate affairs not to oppose its application to restore the companies struck off by the Registrar of Companies, as it would prevent the board from launching tax recovery proceedings against them.

BSE small-cap index hits new intra-day high, holds out hope

BSE small-cap index hits new intra-day high, holds out hope

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The current up move, according to analysts, closely resembles the rally post the global financial crisis in 2008-09, not just in quantum and speed, but also the way small-and mid-cap indices outperformed large-cap peers.

'Samosa Brigade' adds spice to US midterm elections

'Samosa Brigade' adds spice to US midterm elections

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Nearly 100 Indian-Americans are on the ballot for the midterm elections and have emerged as strong contenders.

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale presents a list of gadgets that will fit your budget and instantly impress your bae.

Exporters want Budget to address slow tax refunds

Exporters want Budget to address slow tax refunds

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

With exporters' claim for over five months still pending, liquidity has been wiped out and the process of finalising new contracts has been held up.

Perform or perish: Govt to public sector banks

Perform or perish: Govt to public sector banks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

In a message to public sector banks (PSBs) that only performers will survive, the government, in an unprecedented move, has decided to allocate capital to only nine PSBs.

Opt for a shorter tenure when taking a loan

Opt for a shorter tenure when taking a loan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The extra tenor that you are eligible for will come in handy if the interest rate increases.

Modi's Water Man

Modi's Water Man

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Water is going to be a central part of the government's 2024 election campaign. And Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's work will be crucial for it.

I have only one voter-ID card: Gautam Gambhir

I have only one voter-ID card: Gautam Gambhir

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Downplaying the AAP's allegations, Gambhir had earlier termed it as "negative politics".

India Inc profitability at five-year low

India Inc profitability at five-year low

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Returns on capital harder to sustain as debt levels rise; responsibility for this invariably of firms themselves

BHEL's buyback offer: Why investors should tender their shares

BHEL's buyback offer: Why investors should tender their shares

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The buyback price is at around 28 per cent premium to the current market price of Rs 67 on the Bombay Stock Exchange

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

M&M will close down GenZe, an e-scooter business in California, because it is unlikely it would stand on its own feet, and is ahead of its time.

'White House has heard us'

'White House has heard us'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'

Post-Satyam, MCA lays new scrutiny rules

Post-Satyam, MCA lays new scrutiny rules

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has worked out new parameters for scrutiny of companies. These are based on reports on the Satyam fraud investigation.

PM Modi makes special appeal to Indian cricketers

PM Modi makes special appeal to Indian cricketers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, nudged cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, among others, to influence their fans and young voters to come out in large numbers and exercise their vote.

Ensure democracy's norms maintained: US Caucus to India

Ensure democracy's norms maintained: US Caucus to India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

During the meeting, the leadership of the India Caucus, which is the largest country-specific caucus in the House of Representatives, condemned the violence on January 26 in Delhi.

IPL 2020: Are Mumbai Indians ready for an encore?

IPL 2020: Are Mumbai Indians ready for an encore?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Mumbai Indians will play a majority of its matches on the slow tracks of Abu Dhabi (8) and adapting to that challenge would be the key to its fortunes.

'Obama is equipped to handle financial crisis'

'Obama is equipped to handle financial crisis'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Obama's winning will underscore that in America anything is possible. My hope is that young Indian Americans will see Obama and say, 'I can go into public service as well'. My hope is that Obama will inspire Indian Americans to see politics as something noble, as something that can make a difference in people's lives, says Ro Khanna

Harris' election transformative moment: Indian-American lawmakers

Harris' election transformative moment: Indian-American lawmakers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I am deeply proud and excited to call Kamala Harris our next Vice President, the first woman, first South Asian American and first Black woman to ever be elected to the position," Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said.

Why are parents spending $99 on this doll?

Why are parents spending $99 on this doll?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Created by a group of Icelandic mums, the Lulla Doll replicates human sounds that help babies feel like they're sleeping beside a loved one.

AFSPA extended in Arunachal Pradesh for 6 months

AFSPA extended in Arunachal Pradesh for 6 months

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh and eight police stations bordering Assam were declared "disturbed" areas under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958.

Biden, Harris will heal US: Indian-American lawmakers

Biden, Harris will heal US: Indian-American lawmakers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'Today we prove that our democracy still works and that the power always belongs to the people through the power of our vote'

'Gone too soon, Sidharth'

'Gone too soon, Sidharth'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'Life is so unpredictable.' 'Devastating beyond words.'

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

It's not just wrong. It's dumb. Mr President, would America really be greater without us?" he asked in a tweet.

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.