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How to make filing income tax returns easier

How to make filing income tax returns easier

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Taxpayers might face several issues while filing returns this year.

Have Indian markets run ahead of fundamentals?

Have Indian markets run ahead of fundamentals?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Higher growth, reform bets have boosted returns but leave limited room for error.

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The prime minister has been unstoppable as he transported the BJP to colossal success on a wave of muscular nationalism, majoritarian pride and charisma.

Real estate sector: Too many investors, too few deals

Real estate sector: Too many investors, too few deals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Welcome to the era of too many investors chasing a limited number of commercial real estate deals.

When it comes to tourism, it's Hindi-Chini bhai bhai

When it comes to tourism, it's Hindi-Chini bhai bhai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The year 2017 could be the third year of a double-digit growth in arrivals from China after years of low single-digit growth

India may take WTO action against EU over drug clinical trials

India may take WTO action against EU over drug clinical trials

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

GVK Biosciences is the latest Indian firm to come under international scrutiny over quality issues.

WC Diary: Ouch! 'Stupid' Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

WC Diary: Ouch! 'Stupid' Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The second-half strike gave Belgium a 1-0 win that saw them move into the second round as Group G winners over England, though victory means they face much the tougher half of the draw.

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The government needs to take positive action to reaffirm that story.

Nasheed snubs China, asks India to play role of 'liberators'

Nasheed snubs China, asks India to play role of 'liberators'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

China's stand is that relevant parties should find a solution internally.

Pranab da held my hand and guided me like a father, says PM Modi

Pranab da held my hand and guided me like a father, says PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Modi releases a photo book, 'President Pranab Mukherjee - A Statesman' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

ISI sought massive intel data collection tools, says report

ISI sought massive intel data collection tools, says report

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

ISI sought to intercept all communications passing through the country in 2013, the most significant expansion of its capacity to conduct mass surveillance to date and rivalling that of the United States and UK.

Jaguar Land Rover could face pound 1 billion Brexit hit

Jaguar Land Rover could face pound 1 billion Brexit hit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Businesses have been reluctant to talk about contingency plans for Brexit

The day the Dalai Lama came to India

The day the Dalai Lama came to India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Claude Arpi's fascinating account of the Dalai Lama's arrival in Tawang in March 1959.

Man behind NRI voting rights on his long struggle

Man behind NRI voting rights on his long struggle

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Nagender Chindam, founder and chairman of Pravasi Bharat, a UK-based right group that has been campaigning for the right to an absentee ballot, on his journey and experiences as a NRI professional turned voting rights campaigner. Exclusive to Rediff.com

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

What sets 2018 apart from previous years is the magnitude of the shocks that hit our brand ecosystem, says Bharat Bambawale.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Annabel Mehta, Sachin Tendulkar's mother-in-law, has dedicated her life to working with the Beautiful People of the other half of Mumbai without whom the city would neither exist nor thrive. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel met the amazing lady who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to underprivileged communities.

Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram crash lands in Dubai; 1 firefighter killed

Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram crash lands in Dubai; 1 firefighter killed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

"We can confirm that there are no fatalities among our passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe," the airlines said in statement.

Job alert: Parliament may soon hire students as interns

Job alert: Parliament may soon hire students as interns

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Taking a leaf from the US, Canada and the UK, where students and research scholars get to work with Parliamentary panels, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan is pushing for induction of interns in the Parliamentary standing committees.

Fuzzy retail policy makes Walmart move to slow lane

Fuzzy retail policy makes Walmart move to slow lane

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

It entered India in 2006, with the aim of tapping the promising consumer market.

Happy New Year: The WIDEST release for a Bollywood film

Happy New Year: The WIDEST release for a Bollywood film

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Guess how many screens Happy New Year will be shown in!

Historic Iran nuclear deal reached, international sanctions lifted

Historic Iran nuclear deal reached, international sanctions lifted

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The United States has lifted most of its sanctions against Iran after a UN watchdog reported that Tehran had complied with a nuclear weapons deal.

Sensex falls on US policy woes, F&O expiry looms

Sensex falls on US policy woes, F&O expiry looms

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The broader markets ended mixed with mid-caps gaining 0.1 per cent and small-caps falling 0.1 per cent on the BSE.

Tax sops may help REITs attract $1 bn funds in 2015

Tax sops may help REITs attract $1 bn funds in 2015

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

REITs, a new investment avenue in India on the lines of one in developed markets like the US, UK, Japan.

Walmart sharpens India focus again

Walmart sharpens India focus again

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The latest cash-and-carry or wholesale outlet, for selling products from grocery to apparel and consumer electronics to businesses, offices and organisations, is coming up in Agra by the middle of 2015, it is learnt.

The story behind Vodafone's fall in India

The story behind Vodafone's fall in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Cut-throat competition, high spectrum costs, and frequent flip-flops in government policies have made it difficult for Vodafone to make money in the country.

The woman who nailed the idol thief

The woman who nailed the idol thief

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The startling story of how a bitter ex-girlfriend helped capture artifacts raider Subhash Kapoor.

US launches missile strike against Syria

US launches missile strike against Syria

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Two US warships fired at least 50 cruise missiles at the Ash Shai'rat airfield in Homs province in western Syria, from where the US administration believes Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad fired the chemical weapons against his own people, media reports said.

OP Munjal cycled his way to success

OP Munjal cycled his way to success

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Easygoing and affable, he was the quintessential relationships man.

Travelling abroad? Tips to save dollars

Travelling abroad? Tips to save dollars

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

If you are travelling internationally in the next two months, it's a good time to exchange your currency.

Sensex slips for 3rd day ahead of GST debate, Europe hurts

Sensex slips for 3rd day ahead of GST debate, Europe hurts

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The NSE Nifty also moved up by 12 points to 8,648.35.

CBI arrests Karti Chidambaram

CBI arrests Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The former finance minister's only child was arrested at Chennai airport.

India may sign tax sharing pact with Japanese MNCs

India may sign tax sharing pact with Japanese MNCs

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Move to address MNCs' taxation woes; UK likely to be the next.

As Sushma, Raje face flak, Lalit Modi names 3 UPA ministers who helped him

As Sushma, Raje face flak, Lalit Modi names 3 UPA ministers who helped him

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Lalit Modi, former Indian Premiere League chief, on Tuesday night made explosive claims that Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje had supported in writing his immigration plea in Britain

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Brexit: Experts see huge volatility on more 'exit' concerns

Brexit: Experts see huge volatility on more 'exit' concerns

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The British pound was down nearly 9 per cent in early morning trade.

'Ultimately, the markets should function as normal'

'Ultimately, the markets should function as normal'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

'Overall, the Indian economy is doing well.' 'Our economic fundamentals are strong and the early signs of recovery are sustainable.' 'This is positive for the market in the long run.'

Seventh Pay Commission's biggest losers: The armed forces

Seventh Pay Commission's biggest losers: The armed forces

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The 7th CPC places the Indian Police Service (and, almost in passing, the Indian Forest Service) on a level with the Indian Administrative Service, leaving the military out in the cold.

Who Got the Bofors Money?

Who Got the Bofors Money?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Congress kept sheltering Quattrochi, and the BJP was more intent on shielding the Hinduja brothers. The fact is that the two roads crisscrossed, and neither the truth prevailed nor did the law take its course, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Is studying abroad really expensive?

Is studying abroad really expensive?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Dispel all your myths about taking a course abroad.