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Air India to Spend $400 Million On...

Air India to Spend $400 Million On...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

... changing seats and in-flight entertainment on its older aircraft.

Why Fog Grounds Flights?

Why Fog Grounds Flights?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The phenomenon of fog is largely Delhi-centric. 'Airlines may think that we only have conditions of extreme fog on a few days every year, and spending a pilot's time and the airline's money on training can add up to its expenses.' 'So, they may prefer holding it for a few days.'

10 Ways K L Rahul Echoes Rahul Dravid

10 Ways K L Rahul Echoes Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The Bengaluru connection that's shaping Indian cricket.

A dummy's guide to GST

A dummy's guide to GST

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Here's everything you need to know about the Goods and Services Tax Bill.

'The story of inflation is not yet over'

'The story of inflation is not yet over'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'The actions of Indian monetary authorities will depend on how quickly they want the inflation to come down to 4 per cent.'

Next financial crisis will come from the crypto world: RBI Guv

Next financial crisis will come from the crypto world: RBI Guv

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said underlying economic activity in India continues to be strong, but external factors will cause some "dent" to the economy. Speaking at the BFSI Insight Summit 2022 organised by Business Standard, Das said the RBI tracks 70 fast moving indicators and most of them are in the "green box". It is the external sector, mired by a fear of recession or clear visibility about slowing growth in a large part of the world, where the challenges lie, he said, adding that the impact of external demand will "dent" the economy.

A comprehensive guide for first-time home buyers

A comprehensive guide for first-time home buyers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Taking a home loan is a long journey, which involves many stages. The key to getting your home loan in a smooth way is being familiar with the entire home loan process

Elections not a factor for monetary policy: RBI Guv

Elections not a factor for monetary policy: RBI Guv

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The Lok Sabha elections in 2024 are not a consideration when it comes to monetary policymaking, said Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das to underscore the central bank's commitment to controlling inflation. "It's not possible for me to comment what we do in the next MPC (Monetary Policy Committee), but one thing I can tell and I would like to make it very clear-that the fact of elections coming up in 2024 is not a factor at all so far as monetary policymaking is concerned. "Monetary policymaking is for checking (and) controlling inflation," Das said at the Business Standard, BFSI Insight Summit.

RBI Governor Is A Trapeze Artist

RBI Governor Is A Trapeze Artist

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Shaktikanta Das is a master of the finest balancing act who listens to all but takes his own decisions, discovers Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set for an unprecedented third five-year term as he was 'elected' to the powerful Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday while several top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang have been left out in the major shake-up at the top.

Can Reliance Jio change the rules of the 5G game?

Can Reliance Jio change the rules of the 5G game?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

It came as a surprise to all stakeholders - competing telecom companies (telcos), most analysts and even the government's internal projections on revenues from the 5G auctions. Reliance Jio disrupted all calculations by paying a stiff Rs 40,000 crore to buy 10 MHz of spectrum in the 700-MHz band, globally considered a key band for efficient 5G service coverage, along with the default 3.5 GHz band and the ultra-high speed and low-latency millimetre band of 26 GHz band. So what made Jio pay almost 45 per cent of its total spend in this auction for the 700 MHz band - much more than what it rustled up even for the 3.5 GHz band?

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'We go through 18 years of school and college, but we lack many necessary skills.' 'The biggest lessons we need, to live life, are somehow not taught, and they are only learned on the job.' 'My intention, through my content, my books, and my start-ups, is to make college kids become life ready.'

Why Moody's outlook on India need to be viewed with scepticism

Why Moody's outlook on India need to be viewed with scepticism

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The improved outlook on the Government of India announced by rating agency Moody's might need to be viewed with some scepticism. There is no doubt the performance of the Indian economy has sharply improved from the deep trough it hit last year. But the ability of the second largest global ratings agency to assess an upside and downside before events make everyone wise about India has been dismal for a long time, as the chart shows.

'Want regular income for next 20 years from Rs 4L'

'Want regular income for next 20 years from Rs 4L'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Operation Clean Money gets cracking against cos

Operation Clean Money gets cracking against cos

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

I-T heat on thousands of firms for unusual cash deposits.

Covishield, Covaxin work against Delta, other variants: Govt

Covishield, Covaxin work against Delta, other variants: Govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Vaccines Covishield and Covaxin work against SARS-CoV-2 variants Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta, while effectiveness tests against the Delta Plus variant is ongoing, the government said.

Panel to examine fiscal, debt situation likely

Panel to examine fiscal, debt situation likely

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The panel may include or seek inputs from former RBI Governor Urjit Patel, former chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian, Sajjid Chinoy of the PM-EAC, Rathin Roy, among others.

'5G is a long haul'

'5G is a long haul'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'We showcased about 20 use cases in 5G trials in Pune and Gandhinagar and some of them were interesting and innovative.' 'However, which ones will take off and which ones would not be relevant, we don't know yet.'

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Scindia, who is now with the BJP and took oath as a member from Madhya Pradesh, greeted his bete noire before taking oath. Scindia and Singh had differences that led to Scindia quitting the Congress. Scindia also greeted Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

China strikes conciliatory note on India's RCEP snub

China strikes conciliatory note on India's RCEP snub

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Asked for China's comments on India not joining the RCEP deal over concern of cheap Chinese products potentially harming its domestic industry, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told the media in Beijing on Tuesday that China welcomes India joining the deal.

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'The richness of Buddhism makes it possible for us to create these stories and to interpret them.'

Do you have too many MFs in your portfolio?

Do you have too many MFs in your portfolio?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

How Modi taught Advani a lesson

How Modi taught Advani a lesson

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'When he has been retired against his will, Advani appears to have found the merits of tolerance.' 'It took his one-time pupil to teach the old man his own lesson,' says Aakar Patel.

'Strong economy attracts investment'

'Strong economy attracts investment'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'I'm not sure it's a bubble.'

MFs to purchase your dream home in 5-7 years?

MFs to purchase your dream home in 5-7 years?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: Prez on R-Day eve

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: Prez on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Stressing that both the government and the opposition have 'important roles to play', the President said, "While giving expression to their political ideas both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently."

5 career mistakes women must AVOID

5 career mistakes women must AVOID

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

In spite of continuous arguments about equality, women still do unmistakably more work than men at home, says Nidhi Pant.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 18-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 18-lakh mark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

This is the fifth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000 in the country.

Avoid whips, threats, I-T dept tells officers

Avoid whips, threats, I-T dept tells officers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

The Union finance ministry has asked field officers of the income tax department to not be adversarial to assessees, and to not send high-pitched demands without a proper basis.

In 2:1 verdict, SC upholds constitutional validity of death penalty

In 2:1 verdict, SC upholds constitutional validity of death penalty

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Has death penalty in the statute served as a deterrent for heinous crime?

Saqlain eyeing full-time spin coach role with England

Saqlain eyeing full-time spin coach role with England

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Former Pakistan Test cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq has called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to appoint a full-time spin bowling coach before expressing his desire to fill in the position. The Pakistan off-spinner is currently assisting the England team on a brief consultancy basis, having joined the squad after the two Tests in Bangladesh.

Judge's elevation: Collegium didn't follow Vishkaha guidelines, says official

Judge's elevation: Collegium didn't follow Vishkaha guidelines, says official

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Refuting Justice Chelameswar's charge, the functionaries, who requested anonymity, said the law ministry had twice returned the file relating to the elevation of principal district judge P K Bhat because the collegium did not comply with the Vishakha guidelines.

Football Focus: Guardiola is staying as City manager

Football Focus: Guardiola is staying as City manager

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Calling for discipline is branded autocratic: Modi @ Naidu book launch

Calling for discipline is branded autocratic: Modi @ Naidu book launch

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

After launching a book on experiences of Naidu during his first year as vice president of India and chairman of Rajya Sabha, Modi said he always provides visionary leadership whenever he gets a responsibility.

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'I might in the future step out of a Dileesh Pothan movie not completely satisfied, but content I'll be in the knowledge that our greatest living film-maker had failed striving to be something more than just an auteur,' notes Sreehari Nair.

'Can I study abroad after class 10?'

'Can I study abroad after class 10?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

In an online chat with readers, Sri Akella, director of Dream Seekers Academy shared advice on how to pick the right international course and career.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Modi slams developed nations for questioning India's green norms

Modi slams developed nations for questioning India's green norms

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The air quality will be monitored in 10 cities.

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.

Cyrus Mistry's mantra for success

Cyrus Mistry's mantra for success

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

He wants his companies to have speed and agility to adapt to turbulent times