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IAF's Jaguars face retirement by 2024

IAF's Jaguars face retirement by 2024

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The retirement of the Jaguar would create a six squadron gap in the IAF's combat fleet which would cost $20 billion-$30 billion to fill.

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

This is aimed at improving liquidity in all schemes and would help them to meet sudden redemption pressures, said Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi.

If 'Make in India' is a success then why we are importing FMCG

If 'Make in India' is a success then why we are importing FMCG

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

FMCG import bill is bloated, Modi must do something to bring it down.

Armed with changes in technique, Sakshi hopeful of CWG gold

Armed with changes in technique, Sakshi hopeful of CWG gold

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The Rio bronze-winner has tweaked her leg defence on the insistence of her coach Kuldeep Singh Malik, something that has already got her a gold in the Commonwealth Championships in December last year.

Will Putin's India visit break the ice over 5th gen fighter jet

Will Putin's India visit break the ice over 5th gen fighter jet

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian and Russian officials will be holding talks on the multi-billion dollar Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft joint project.

RBI doesn't want to be a 'currency manipulator'

RBI doesn't want to be a 'currency manipulator'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Depreciating the rupee against the dollar to boost economic growth has fiscal constraints and monetary limitations

Sports Shorts: India beat Ireland 4-1 to finish 5th in Azlan Shah Cup

Sports Shorts: India beat Ireland 4-1 to finish 5th in Azlan Shah Cup

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

'Everybody need not rush to hospital'

'Everybody need not rush to hospital'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'If your oxygen saturation is okay and is maintained after the six-minute walk test -- which has been described all over the world -- and you do not have an unrelenting fever, then you can even be managed at home.'

Cricket without pressure is boring for Morris!

Cricket without pressure is boring for Morris!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore's all-rounder Chris Morris talks about playing cricket in a bio-bubble environment.

'India have a slight edge going into day three at The Gabba'

'India have a slight edge going into day three at The Gabba'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Sunil Gavaskar felt India squandered another opportunity to be in a commanding position after being bowled out for 408 on day two of the second Test against Australia in Brisbane.

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

To land a job in a competitive field, graduates must go beyond the obvious and prepare extensively, adbises Vijay Gupta, director-global human resources, Rahi Sytems, a global IT services and solutions company.

WATCH LIVE! Arun Jaitley presents Union Budget 2016

WATCH LIVE! Arun Jaitley presents Union Budget 2016

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Will Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget 2016 be able to put India on a growth trajectory?

Start-up policy to get makeover

Start-up policy to get makeover

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The move is expected to create space for more budding entrepreneurs in the country to be eligible for self-certification, relaxed public procurement norms, rebate in patent filing, start-up funding, investment and easier closure compliance.

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

Amazon may export delivery lessons from India to cut costs abroad

Amazon may export delivery lessons from India to cut costs abroad

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

E-commerce in India could grow to $137 billion by 2020 from $11 billion in 2013, says Morgan Stanley, and firms like Amazon, local market leader Flipkart and rival Snapdeal, backed by Japan's SoftBank, are fighting for a bigger share.

Do you use these Indianisms?

Do you use these Indianisms?

Rediff.com30 May 2020

You'll be looking at your e-mails in a different light after reading this.

Why mutual fund houses fear losing talent

Why mutual fund houses fear losing talent

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Top officials said asking employees other than the fund management team to mandatorily invest a fifth of their salary goes against the principle of natural justice.

'Investors need to be extremely selective'

'Investors need to be extremely selective'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'The market won't wait for earnings to recover.'

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution amendment bill to restore the power of states to make their own OBC lists after a thaw in the logjam as Opposition parties backed the legislation but demanded the removal of the 50 per cent cap on reservation, with many of them also calling for a caste-based census.

India Inc heaves sigh of relief over 30-day grace for loan default

India Inc heaves sigh of relief over 30-day grace for loan default

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Lenders can now review a borrower account within 30 days of default. Earlier, the banks had to start resolution within one day of default.

Ashwin, Rahane's big chance to make ODI comeback

Ashwin, Rahane's big chance to make ODI comeback

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Teenage sensation Prithvi Shaw, who made a successful Test debut against the West Indies, will play for India 'A' captained by Dinesh Karthik.

5 exciting cars to be launched in India this October

5 exciting cars to be launched in India this October

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Two of these launches are from the country's largest passenger carmaker, Maruti

Online Music Classes Hit the Right Note

Online Music Classes Hit the Right Note

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Students made online music education possible during COVID-19, say teachers, and they will determine its future.

'We'll have to live with branches for some time'

'We'll have to live with branches for some time'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'67 per cent of our transactions happen digitally and about 93 per cent of transactions happen outside the branch.' 'Despite that, there is ample scope for promoting banking-related activities in branches.' 'So, for some time, we will have to, probably, live with the same structure.'

How PSUs are caught between govt and markets

How PSUs are caught between govt and markets

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

State-owned companies have been set stiff targets to increase accountability as they get ready for divestment. Nikunj Ohri explains why meeting them will be challenging.

India's equity returns story is bullish

India's equity returns story is bullish

Rediff.com20 May 2016

There are good reasons to believe that India is at the start of a long period of growth for equities.

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Cabinet approval would help more than 200 fashion and apparel brands who are lined up to enter India, including international labels such as Avva, Colin's, Damat, Tudba Deri and Dufy

Get ready to pay higher EMIs for home, auto loans

Get ready to pay higher EMIs for home, auto loans

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The central bank tweaked the retail inflation range to 4.8-4.9 per cent in the first half of 2018-19, and 4.7 per cent in the second half.

Despite Covid woes, residential launches back on track

Despite Covid woes, residential launches back on track

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Despite a 56 per cent fall in residential launches in the first half of the year compared to the second half of 2019, Anarock Property Consultants believes that consolidation in residential real estate is expected to gain ground, and that branded players may garner a market share of 75-80 per cent.

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

His compensation in FY17 was more than the combined salaries of the entire boards of TCS, Wipro and Infosys. 'I am a self-made man from a very modest background,' Tech Mahindra's CEO C P Gurnani tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Budget 2020: Farm experts pitch for scrapping GST on agri-inputs

Budget 2020: Farm experts pitch for scrapping GST on agri-inputs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Bharat Krishak Samaj demanded that the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana should be replaced with a new crop insurance and compensation scheme.

MCA stadium curator suspended after tampering claims in sting

MCA stadium curator suspended after tampering claims in sting

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended the curator of the Maharashtra Cricket Association's stadium in Pune after he was captured on television in a sting operation, claiming that he could tamper with the pitch ahead of Wednesday's second India-New Zealand One-Day International.

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'It is surprising Mumbaikars take it all in their stride, but it has nothing to do with the crappy spirit of Mumbai that television channels extol every time a tragedy hits us, but all to do with the compulsion of stepping out to earn one's daily roti and dal,' says N Suresh.

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

While Himanta Biswa Sarma scotched rumours that he would be the king this time, political sources in Guwahati maintained that he, and not Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bigger say in choosing candidates, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Smokers, no need to kick the butt yet

Smokers, no need to kick the butt yet

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Phillip Morris says its research shows that the product while giving the same delivery of nicotine to smokers, does not produce the toxic and carcinogenic effects of cigarette smoking known as harmful and potential harmful constituents.

Sachin Pilot on how India can curb ponzi schemes

Sachin Pilot on how India can curb ponzi schemes

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

According to him, there are enough laws but their implementation is important.

How Sebi's 'riskometer' grading of MF schemes helps investors

How Sebi's 'riskometer' grading of MF schemes helps investors

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), recently introduced fresh guidelines to determine the place of a mutual fund (MF) on its riskometer tool.

Gandhis will have to take SPG along on foreign trips

Gandhis will have to take SPG along on foreign trips

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

SPG Act tweaked to ensure that commandoes accompany protectees overseas as well.

IT firms go aggressive on cost-cutting amid COVID-19 crisis

IT firms go aggressive on cost-cutting amid COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Top Indian IT firms, such as TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, have signalled taking aggressive cost take-out measures, including reduction in sub-contracting costs, travel expenses, freeze in salary hikes, and holding back variable payments, among others.

IPL teams want 3-day quarantine in UAE; contactless food delivery

IPL teams want 3-day quarantine in UAE; contactless food delivery

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The BCCI has told the teams to leave for UAE not before August 20 though some of the teams, including CSK, wanted to leave early.