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Ready to work with CPI-M to save country: Mamata on note ban

Ready to work with CPI-M to save country: Mamata on note ban

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

The WB CM visited three banks and several ATMs at Sarat Bose Road, Bhawanipore and Chowringhee and spoke to the people there. "These are all common people. Let the government nab the real culprits," Banerjee said.

Rupee seen at 61 against the dollar in near term

Rupee seen at 61 against the dollar in near term

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The global brokerage firm further said that BoP would be INR-supportive.

GST rates finalised for services; education, healthcare exempt

GST rates finalised for services; education, healthcare exempt

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Others taxed at 5, 12, 18, 28%

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'It might get worse. We don't really know what is it that is resulting in the high value of R now.'

Banks' NPAs may surge after RBI's new rules

Banks' NPAs may surge after RBI's new rules

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The amount of loans that carry a high risk of slippage into the NPA category over the next few quarters is about Rs 2.8 trillion.

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

As advertising reaches a cacophonous pitch, as it does every year around this time, brands say they are finding newer and more effective ways to reach their audiences.

What you need to do to get the best home loan?

What you need to do to get the best home loan?

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Which is the best home loan? Advice from financial guru Harsh Roongta.

Why the new realty Act will deliver a debt blow to developers

Why the new realty Act will deliver a debt blow to developers

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Slump in realty market to add to woes, debt of top players likely to rise 15-20% this financial year

Eid Mubarak: Sacrifice, sweets, selfies and more

Eid Mubarak: Sacrifice, sweets, selfies and more

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

The Eid photo album, from New Delhi to New York.

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

B Sriram, the senior-most managing director at SBI, along with fellow MDs Rajnish Kumar, P K Gupta, and Dinesh Kumar Khara had been interviewed for the post

GST: Why small businesses may under-report income initially

GST: Why small businesses may under-report income initially

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Some may lose competitiveness due to higher compliance costs

Pics: Traditional Christmas celebrations across the world

Pics: Traditional Christmas celebrations across the world

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Head to these places to enjoy a traditional Christmas celebration.

India dislodge Pakistan from perch, take No.1 spot in ICC Test rankings

India dislodge Pakistan from perch, take No.1 spot in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

India dislodged arch-rivals Pakistan to claim the top spot in the ICC Test rankings following their series-clinching comprehensive 178-run win over New Zealand in the second cricket Test in Kolkata on Monday.

Protests erupt across India over citizenship law

Protests erupt across India over citizenship law

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Several protests -- some peaceful, some violent -- erupted across India on Monday against the police crackdown in Jamia Millia Islamia and the controversial citizenship law as students and political leaders took to the streets, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called these protests "deeply distressing" and appealed for peace.

'Swachh Rail will lead to a Swachh Bharat'

'Swachh Rail will lead to a Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The minister outlined proposals on cleanliness.

India limited overs squad: Who is in and who lost out

India limited overs squad: Who is in and who lost out

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Indian cricket ushered in a new era as Virat Kohli was officially anointed captain for all three formats as he took over from Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's limited overs captain from the series against England, starting on January 15.

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

With the arrival of new players such as Amazon Pay, Google Tez and Flipkart's PhonePe, digital money companies are now changing their business pitch.

Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto rev up for battle royal

Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto rev up for battle royal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Royal Enfield's sales are equivalent to the global sales of Harley-Davidson, KTM, BMW, Triumph, and Ducati combined, but Bajaj's MD has a counterview.

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

Why is Moody's upbeat about India's investment scenario

Why is Moody's upbeat about India's investment scenario

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Moody's said domestic growth will offset global headwinds.

Load-shedding will be illegal from April 2019

Load-shedding will be illegal from April 2019

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Discoms will not only be penalised for undue outages, they will not be able to bill you for losses.

Padding up for GST

Padding up for GST

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Businesses that are engaged in both taxable and non-GST supply have re-structured themselves into separate entities to avoid elaborate compliance, says Sudipto Dey.

Rs 201 per day? Rs 277? How much welfare do Indians need?

Rs 201 per day? Rs 277? How much welfare do Indians need?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Universal basic income or social security? Economist Nitin Desai feels we need a blueprint for universal health care and pensions to help the vulnerable section.

Over 50 Jamaat terrorists hiding in Bengal?

Over 50 Jamaat terrorists hiding in Bengal?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terrorists have entered West Bengal to carry out subversive activities.

Buyers speed away from diesel cars

Buyers speed away from diesel cars

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

What's driving consumers to petrol cars? Ajay Modi finds out.

Numbers game: Kohli, the master of run chases!

Numbers game: Kohli, the master of run chases!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten half-century to steer India to a six-wicket victory against Pakistan in the World Twenty20 in Kolkata, on Saturday. Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from the match.

The Ticking Time Bomb

The Ticking Time Bomb

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Nearly 31 million Indians are unemployed and looking for jobs. While economic growth has been humming along, the pace of job creation has been poor. A revealing excerpt from Dev Kar's India: Still A Shackled Giant.

HUL MD: 'We're still assessing how long the pain will last'

HUL MD: 'We're still assessing how long the pain will last'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

We'll not take our eyes off volumes, said Sanjiv Mehta, MD of HUD after announcing that demonetisation had reduced the company's sales four percent.

PHOTOS: England beat India in thriller to win 3rd ODI, avoid series sweep

PHOTOS: England beat India in thriller to win 3rd ODI, avoid series sweep

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Images from the 3rd ODI between England and India played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday

Railway unions defer Nov 23 stir

Railway unions defer Nov 23 stir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The strike was supposed to affect about 23 million passengers.

Meet Bakshi Ram, the man behind Uttar Pradesh's overflowing sugar mills

Meet Bakshi Ram, the man behind Uttar Pradesh's overflowing sugar mills

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Presently director at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research's Sugarcane Breeding Centre in Coimbatore, Bakshi Ram's next target is to improve both cane yields and sucrose content in cane varieties cultivated beyond the Vindhyas in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, as also Maharashtra.

Dalmiya cremated with full state honours

Dalmiya cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

From former rivals Narayanaswami Srinivasan and Sharad Pawar to current Board of Control for Cricket in India heavyweights, India's cricket fraternity bid an emotional farewell to Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was cremated with full state honours and a gun salute, on Monday.

Assam becomes first state to ban smokeless tobacco

Assam becomes first state to ban smokeless tobacco

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The sale, consumption, manufacturing, trading, storage and advertisement of all forms of smokeless tobacco including pan masala have been banned in Assam through enactment of a legislation that has come into effect from Thursday.

I will miss Dalmiya's ready laugh: Gavaskar

I will miss Dalmiya's ready laugh: Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar paid tributes to BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya terming him as someone, who put the game of cricket above everything else.

BCCI files 238 page writ in SC to get clarity on Srini issue

BCCI files 238 page writ in SC to get clarity on Srini issue

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has filed a 238-page writ petition in the Supreme Court in order to get clarity about whether its former president N Srinivasan should be allowed to attend the Board meetings.

Trade union, BEST strikes disrupt normal life

Trade union, BEST strikes disrupt normal life

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions to protest the Centre's alleged anti-worker policies evoked mixed response all over country on Tuesday.

Why meeting Budget's commitment on MSP is not easy

Why meeting Budget's commitment on MSP is not easy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

From NITI Aayog to industry leaders to the Reserve Bank of India, all are apprehensive that any major increase in MSP, following the 2018-19 Budget announcements, would push up prices, if not immediately, in the next six to eight months after the decision is taken.

IPL spot-fixing: SC agrees to hear plea seeking players' names

IPL spot-fixing: SC agrees to hear plea seeking players' names

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea in the IPL spot-fixing case seeking handing over of Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee's report, containing names of some players, to the Justice R M Lodha panel which is considering administrative reforms for BCCI.

How ITC plans to stay ahead of its peers

How ITC plans to stay ahead of its peers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Once heavily dependent on the cigarettes segment, corporate behemoth ITC has diversified over the past two decades into many businesses that now generates 58 per cent of its revenue. Sanjiv Puri, chief executive officer, ITC, shares his plans with Arnab Dutta.

How India plans to bring back Vijay Mallya

How India plans to bring back Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Government's move to hire UK arbitrator follows poor track record of India in extraditing offenders from Britain