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Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Days before US polls, FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has once again courted controversy as it released heavily redacted files from its 2001 investigation of President Bill Clinton's pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich, just one week from election day.

Anshu Jain resigns as Deutsche Bank co-CEO: Report

Anshu Jain resigns as Deutsche Bank co-CEO: Report

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Jain, who, landed the top spot at Deutsche in 2012, had to resign following criticism from investors

Vijay Mallya: The reluctant poster boy of bad debt

Vijay Mallya: The reluctant poster boy of bad debt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Mallya failed to repay loans worth Rs 7,200 cr, did not pay salaries, did not deposit PF, and did not pay income tax. It is still a mystery why banks continued to pour money into the airline when it was on life support

'Unless someone is to be hanged, evicted': CJI Ranjan Gogoi on urgent hearings

'Unless someone is to be hanged, evicted': CJI Ranjan Gogoi on urgent hearings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

"We will work out the parameters then we will see as to how mentioning will be done," he said.

Sensex posts biggest single-day gain in nearly 7 years

Sensex posts biggest single-day gain in nearly 7 years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The rally in index heavyweight ITC has boosted the sentiment across the board.

'I've to do something about it'

'I've to do something about it'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Delhi's air is a desperate problem, but some of the solutions have been too desperate and unthinking.

Sun shines despite Taro's underperformance

Sun shines despite Taro's underperformance

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

US will remain a growth driver, with launches & existing portfolios set to result in 15% growth for FY15.

Can the judiciary also reflect please?

Can the judiciary also reflect please?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The nullifying of the NJAC Act has put the spotlight on the Judiciary. Concepts like transparency, being open to change, leading from front, management of perceptions that were reserved for the Executive earlier are now relevant for the Judiciary as well, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Do you have the right to leave your job?

Do you have the right to leave your job?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The question may sound irrelevant, but several public sector banks seem to have a different view.

Fight against corruption: How ordinary people made a difference

Fight against corruption: How ordinary people made a difference

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The roots of the cancellation of 2G telecom spectrum licences and coal blocks lie in two non-profit organisations - Common Cause and CPIL.

Prevent under-13 kids from opening FB accounts: HC to Centre

Prevent under-13 kids from opening FB accounts: HC to Centre

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The Delhi high court on Tuesday slammed the Centre for not enacting a law to prevent persons aged below 13 years from opening accounts in social networking sites like the Facebook or Google.

The irony of green levies by courts

The irony of green levies by courts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court imposed a green tax on trucks destined for other states but wanting to take a shorter route through Delhi.

SC posts 9 questions on demonetisation to Constitution Bench

SC posts 9 questions on demonetisation to Constitution Bench

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to tinker with the move to do away with the use of now-defunct high-value currency notes for public utilities, in government hospitals and for rail tickets.

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Now with 13-14 million-tonne capacity, Nirma will emerge as a serious player in India's cement landscape.

Why Lalu's conviction is a defining moment in politics

Why Lalu's conviction is a defining moment in politics

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The only objective of the government's ordinance was to protect it's loyal ally, says BJP's Arun Jaitley

Ease of doing business: India ranks worse than Pakistan

Ease of doing business: India ranks worse than Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

India has been ranked at 142 among 189 countries in the latest World Bank's "Ease of Doing Business" report, a drop by two places from the last year's ranking.

Here's how to make India easy for business

Here's how to make India easy for business

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The 2015 World Bank group's Doing Business index ranked India at 142, down from 140, which it was the year before.

Debt hurdle for Adani's buying spree

Debt hurdle for Adani's buying spree

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The good news for the group has come from the port business.

DDCA given 20 days time to get Kotla ready for World T20

DDCA given 20 days time to get Kotla ready for World T20

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association on Tuesday withdrew its plea from Delhi high court seeking occupancy certificate from South Delhi Municipal Corporation to hold World T20 matches at the Feroz Shah Kotla grounds in New Delhi after the SDMC said it wants the DDCA to pay Rs. 50 lakh and complete all formalities in 20 days.

Affidavits on politicians' wealth must be challenged

Affidavits on politicians' wealth must be challenged

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The question we must ask is how do politicians get that wealth disclosed in the affidavits, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

The IPO scam that changed India's primary market

The IPO scam that changed India's primary market

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Eleven years on, while 80% of scam-hit investors have been fully compensated, more than 50% of the sum is yet to be distributed.

HC slams Google, Facebook for flouting norms

HC slams Google, Facebook for flouting norms

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The court also sought the Centre's stand on the petitioner's allegation that Delhi Police, Indian Railways and others have created accounts on social networking sites despite government departments being barred from doing so under the law.

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Bharti to spend Rs 1,600 cr for spectrum payout over 10 yrs; Telenor to service its own debt.

On AGM-eve, RIL talks about 'rhetoric' on D6 gas

On AGM-eve, RIL talks about 'rhetoric' on D6 gas

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

In the 38-page report, across 10 chapters, RIL explained how it entered the exploration and production business; the history of the New Exploration and Licensing Policy and the introduction of production-sharing contracts.

'Mistry brought biggest turnaround in Indian corporate history'

'Mistry brought biggest turnaround in Indian corporate history'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Cyrus Mistry had put in place a strategy that would have pulled most of the Tata group's 'legacy hotspots' out of the financial mess from legacy issues and helped turn around the group's finances.

Sahara uses small savers to keep hill resort afloat

Sahara uses small savers to keep hill resort afloat

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Sahara has ploughed at least Rs 1,500 crore from two of its credit cooperatives into the Aamby Valley resort project

Achhe din: When will it come?

Achhe din: When will it come?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Instead of condemning all businessmen, the PM may like to listen to some of them.

5 tricks builders won't be able to pull off

5 tricks builders won't be able to pull off

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Now, registered projects must disclose a lot of accurate information.

Markets finish higher for 5th straight session; oil, metals shine

Markets finish higher for 5th straight session; oil, metals shine

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Markets across the globe are rallying on hopes that the US Federal Reserve won't lift interest rates until 2016.

MCA writes to BCCI on difficulties in implementing Lodha reforms

MCA writes to BCCI on difficulties in implementing Lodha reforms

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Spelling out practical problems it has encountered in implementing the Justice Lodha committee's reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and its affiliates in totality, Mumbai Cricket Association said it already has in place measures that, by and large, jell well with the reform process.

Start-up IPOs to be out of small investors' reach

Start-up IPOs to be out of small investors' reach

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The lock-in would be for a period of six months.

How can NGOs work in Modi's India?

How can NGOs work in Modi's India?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Kanika Datta explains why the Modi sarkar is gunning for non-profit organisations

A better-connected India? Things that need to be done

A better-connected India? Things that need to be done

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Over 20 years, connectivity has massively expanded. But 50,000 villages have been left behind.

The importance of being Jayalalithaa

The importance of being Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

With the Apollo Hospitals chairman saying that she has recovered, the party can go back to business as usual.

'Government cannot, should not regulate the Internet'

'Government cannot, should not regulate the Internet'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

'What the Supreme Court decision does is encourage more and more young Indians to get involved in citizenship and democracy and do so more fearlessly.' 'Obviously, this is not a licence to be rude or go defaming people or be obnoxious online or do illegal activities online.' 'But this is a licence and green light for people to get more involved in the country, its politics and governance, its businesses, and be freely expressing your views on it.'

The Junk Food Conundrum

The Junk Food Conundrum

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Should junk food be sold in Indian schools?

The story of Kimsuk Krishna Sinha's tough fight against DLF

The story of Kimsuk Krishna Sinha's tough fight against DLF

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Sebi order is vindication of Sinha's stand, but it has not brought him much relief as his money is still stuck.

'Still optimistic about the long-term India growth story'

'Still optimistic about the long-term India growth story'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

We dance on every small achievement and forget the long-term objectives: Ajit Gulabchand, MD, Hindustan Construction Company.

Pravasi Special: Build and they will come

Pravasi Special: Build and they will come

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The euphoria of Ab Ki Baar Modi Sarkar will fade quickly if the Modi government does not raise its game, and focus significant monetary resources and managerial skills on making India's infrastructure truly world-class, says Ram Kelkar.

Prenups may become mandatory for all Indian marriages

Prenups may become mandatory for all Indian marriages

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Is Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi opening another minefield with the introduction of mandatory pre-nuptial agreement before marriage or will this proposed legislation help streamline the dissolution process of a marriage given the spiralling divorce rates in our country? Rashme Sehgal speaks to lawyers on the issue.