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Do you need a high health cover?

Do you need a high health cover?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Ideally, people who have a family medical history should buy high sum assured if they can afford the premium of the same.

Imran Khan is lucky

Imran Khan is lucky

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'He has a splendid opportunity to capitalise on the CPEC and turn the economy around decisively, putting Pakistan firmly on a higher growth trajectory.' 'Indeed, under the Imran-Bajwa dispensation, there has been a noticeable whittling down of support to militant groups,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Given low Q3 expectations, Budget holds the key for the markets

Given low Q3 expectations, Budget holds the key for the markets

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Earnings growth is unlikely to see much recovery and sales revenues are also likely to remain muted

HSBC to halve branches, slash 300 jobs in India

HSBC to halve branches, slash 300 jobs in India

Rediff.com19 May 2016

British banking major HSBC on Thursday announced a consolidation exercise under which it will almost halve the number of branches in the country to 26, which will lead to 300 job losses.

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Nikita Puri and Dhruv Munjal explain why new-age businessmen are turning to exclusive, uber-rich clubs.

At Starbucks, the hunt is on for coffee with a difference

At Starbucks, the hunt is on for coffee with a difference

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Faced with a clutter of coffee houses and cafes that also serve the brew, the chain that has 119 stores in seven cities in India is looking at ways to differentiate its brand from the rest.

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The speed of nine railway corridors will be increased.

All 8 applicants to bid for spectrum, no withdrawal

All 8 applicants to bid for spectrum, no withdrawal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Government's resolution on the contentious issue of spectrum usage fee seems to have found favour with telecom operators with none of them withdrawing their application from airways auction on the last day on Monday.

Spectrum auction enters 33rd round of bidding on fifth day

Spectrum auction enters 33rd round of bidding on fifth day

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The telecom spectrum auction entered the 33rd round of bidding today after starting off from the Rs 52,689 crore (Rs 526. 89 billion) mark this morning.

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.

Why Jaitley must allocate more funds to states in the Budget

Why Jaitley must allocate more funds to states in the Budget

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The upcoming Budget gives Finance Minister Arun Jaitley a chance to let states boost spending.

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Anti-CAB protests intensify in Guwahati even as the PM appealed for calm, assuring the people of the state that the govt will protect their interests.

Online job postings jumped 25% in July, the highest in 2014

Online job postings jumped 25% in July, the highest in 2014

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Further, the rate of growth improved in all, between June and July 2014.

How to profit from your vacant property

How to profit from your vacant property

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rental real estate aggregators can help you earn Rs 3,000-5,000 rent daily

For India's airlines, the battle this time is over time, not price

For India's airlines, the battle this time is over time, not price

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Competition is intense and with the blurring of differences in service proposition and fares, it becomes imperative that airlines use their on-time performance for messaging and brand building.

High drama as 52 AAP MLAs march to PM residence, detained

High drama as 52 AAP MLAs march to PM residence, detained

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Sisodia said although the AAP MLAs were detained, he and his party colleagues were 'ready to go to Tihar Jail'.

E-commerce firms in India to pump in big money

E-commerce firms in India to pump in big money

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Uber India has readied itself for another $500 million (Rs 3,300 crore) investment in the next three months.

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'The fact that housing units worth a whopping Rs 4.5 lakh crore in top seven cities are stuck under various stages of non-completion indicates that there is a dire need to create stress-asset fund which will help bail out lakhs of distressed homebuyers,' says Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Property Consultants, a real estate services company.

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Meet Jasmeet Singh Sandhu who ranked third in the Union Public Service Commission exam this year.

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Even the well heeled in metros find it difficult to go completely digital. Cash withdrawals from ATMs are back at the same level as they were before demonetisation

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

New Delhi bureaucrats, accustomed to leisurely lunches, golf in the afternoon and long weekends, have been shaken out of their somnolence, say authors. Fear and suspicion hang heavy over the red-sands.

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.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

'Promoting khadi is the mission of my life'

'Promoting khadi is the mission of my life'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

'Khadi is my passion. The only idea behind this start up is to promote and popularise khadi.'

Centre may get Rs 30,000 cr from spectrum bands auction

Centre may get Rs 30,000 cr from spectrum bands auction

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The government will get an additional revenue of 20 per cent from the auction of the 1,800 MHz and 900 MHz bands of spectrum, based on the Telecom Commission's recommendations, compared with those of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai).

Global PE funds bullish about 6 Indian airports up for sale

Global PE funds bullish about 6 Indian airports up for sale

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

With Indian infrastructure companies burdened with debt, global PE funds and developers sense an opportunity to buy the airports cheap

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Over 20 political parties, except the Biju Janata Dal and the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Front, took part in the massive rally.

10 ways train travel will be a pleasant experience

10 ways train travel will be a pleasant experience

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said that the common people have always been the focus of all initiatives by the Indian Railways.

Jaipur fast becoming the next start-up hub

Jaipur fast becoming the next start-up hub

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

What work in Jaipur's favour are lower costs, a good talent pool, better quality of life, and proximity to the Delhi National Capital Region

Young. Successful. And they cycle to work :)

Young. Successful. And they cycle to work :)

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Young, city-bred, successful, enthusiastic Indians are ditching their cars and cycling to work.

Two-in-one works just fine, find hotels

Two-in-one works just fine, find hotels

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Hospitality chains are hosting dual brands on one property, looking for operational efficiencies without diluting their brands, says Shivani Shinde Nadhe.

AirAsia's India launch may see further delay

AirAsia's India launch may see further delay

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

DGCA asks those likely to be affected by a scheduled air operator's permit to the airline to give suggestions, objections within 30 days.

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The bonhomie between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once again in evidence on Tuesday, but the question remains if it will translate into supporting the BJP in the Rajya Sabha. Senior journalist R Rajagopalan reports.

We are moving closer to a cashless society

We are moving closer to a cashless society

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Things are expected to change dramatically in a few years for urban consumers.

Modi's reform agenda failed to boost business, says L&T chief

Modi's reform agenda failed to boost business, says L&T chief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The chairman of one of India's biggest industrial groups, Larsen & Toubro Ltd sees little sign of a recovery in Asia's third-largest economy,

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Dalit protests turn violent during Bharat bandh, 9 dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab as protesters agitated against the dilution of the SC/ST Act.

Office lease records 10-quarter high, Bengaluru No.1

Office lease records 10-quarter high, Bengaluru No.1

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The office space absorption in seven cities, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, rose 14 per cent during the July-September quarter compared with the year-ago period.

Crippling story of India's urban infra projects

Crippling story of India's urban infra projects

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Of the 538 projects examined, 294 suffered from cost overruns, 303 from time overruns, and 166 projects suffered both time as well as cost overruns.

'It's an election that has a fairly predictable result'

'It's an election that has a fairly predictable result'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

On Election 2014: 'So far it looks like a one horse race. The difference between the first and the second challenger is so large that if the first one looks back in the last round, he'll probably not see the second one anywhere.' On the AAP prospects: 'They should be happy if they're able to open their account.' On Rahul Gandhi: 'He has a confused message. His campaign is in the abstract. And his campaign has nothing to offer.' Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley in a free and frank conversation with Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

An analysis of the National Housing Bank's Residex shows from 2007 to now, almost all tier-II cities have seen their residential property prices appreciate by 45-120 per cent.