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Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

5 things you must know about this scientific trailblazer.

E-commerce firms find it hard to do business in India

E-commerce firms find it hard to do business in India

Rediff.com7 May 2014

It is hard enough to make a profit in e-commerce without having to deal with excessive paperwork, legal fees and the constant threat of harassment by revenue officials.

6 important things you must know about maternity insurance

6 important things you must know about maternity insurance

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Maternity insurance ensures that you can enjoy the happiest moments of your life without any financial worries, says Harjot Singh Narula

How TV channels got the Bihar picture wrong

How TV channels got the Bihar picture wrong

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Most television channels, including NDTV, were giving NDA a thumbs up, when it was the Grand Alliance that was winning the battle on the ground.

Review: Deadpool is smarter (and stupider) than you think

Review: Deadpool is smarter (and stupider) than you think

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The genius of Deadpool lies in the audacity of its storytelling, raves Raja Sen.

How India can run its PSUs profitably

How India can run its PSUs profitably

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A better system of operating central and state PSEs, and indeed all commercial activities of the government, would require eliminating the current system that oversees them.

E-commerce boom gives a lifeline to India Post

E-commerce boom gives a lifeline to India Post

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The delivery channel of India Post is being utilised primarily for small towns and cities.

Modi's financial inclusion plan to come in 2 phases

Modi's financial inclusion plan to come in 2 phases

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The first phase would comprise universal access to banking facilities. Under this, basic bank accounts with zero balance, RuPay debit card and financial literacy, will have to be completed in the next one year, officials said.

Govt to make overtures to unions to call off Sept 2 stir

Govt to make overtures to unions to call off Sept 2 stir

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The Left unions want concrete action and not just 'assurances'.

Public banks demands remain largely unmet in Budget

Public banks demands remain largely unmet in Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Pulbic banks have no reason to cheer Budget announcement.

Cabinet clears 14 changes to Companies Act

Cabinet clears 14 changes to Companies Act

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The move is aimed at making it easier to do business in India.

The man Putin fears most

The man Putin fears most

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel glances at the life and political career of Alexey Navalny who has been banned from challenging Vladimir Putin in Russia's presidential election.

US polls: Indian American Ro Khanna concedes defeat

US polls: Indian American Ro Khanna concedes defeat

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Indian-American Ro Khanna on Saturday conceded defeat after giving the seven-term Congressman and incumbent Mike Honda the toughest fight of his life for the Silicon Valley Congressional seat.

SBI witnesses 60% rise in deposits

SBI witnesses 60% rise in deposits

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The bank had posted a 14.9 per cent rise in deposits in FY13, with the last two quarters witnessing headwinds, partly due to the bank's decision to test the market by lowering its offering.

Can Snapdeal become India's Alibaba?

Can Snapdeal become India's Alibaba?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The 24-hour delivery offer applies only to select postal codes and is not available across the country.

Man's world? Not really, say these women

Man's world? Not really, say these women

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Thirteen women, who have broken gender stereotypes, reveal what it takes to do a 'man's job'.

In another voting it's an overwhelming 'yes'

In another voting it's an overwhelming 'yes'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

After 260 years of exclusion, women will be allowed to join the Royal and Ancient golf club after an overwhelming members' vote on Thursday opened the doors to the famous St Andrews clubhouse and a role in the governance of the game.

Raised entry fee, visa issues to mar Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014?

Raised entry fee, visa issues to mar Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

All we want from the government is to give us visa and they can't even deliver that, says Inder Singh, chairman of Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin International

Maruti may seek shareholder nod for Gujarat project in Oct

Maruti may seek shareholder nod for Gujarat project in Oct

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

R C Bhargava says company's move on the Gujarat plant will be beneficial to its shareholders.

Bharat Bandh: Essential services most likely to be hit

Bharat Bandh: Essential services most likely to be hit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Trade union leaders claimed that the strike would be even bigger than the one last year as the number of striking workers is expected to swell to 18 crore

Lalu's son: 'The BJP will, of course, play dirty'

Lalu's son: 'The BJP will, of course, play dirty'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Tejaswi Yadav spoke with Rediff.com about how he plans to wash clean the 'jungle raj' tag that has stuck with his father and former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Fodder for scam: Lalu and his cows

Fodder for scam: Lalu and his cows

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The former Bihar chief minister has seven criminal cases against him, most of them related to cheating and forgery. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Sitharaman must not let PMO run her ship

Sitharaman must not let PMO run her ship

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Nirmala Sitharaman has a God given opportunity to orchestrate a transformation in India's defence capabilities. One hopes she has her own counsel and does not overly let the PMO run her ship, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

SC wraps up hearing on passing directions for reforms in BCCI

SC wraps up hearing on passing directions for reforms in BCCI

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A marathon session of over a dozen hearings on implementation of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha panel recommendations on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India came to an end on Wednesday in the Supreme Court, which took the Indian cricket board to task over issues like fund utilisation and avoiding of performance audits.

O'Grady Olympic medals under threat by doping admission

O'Grady Olympic medals under threat by doping admission

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

A successful Olympic track cyclist, O'Grady won a madison gold at the 2004 Athens Games, following a team pursuit silver at the 1992 Barcelona Games and a pair of bronzes at Atlanta in 1996.

Tips on how you can pay less tax and save more!

Tips on how you can pay less tax and save more!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Sandeep Shanbhag offers tips on post Budget taxation rates.

6 smart ways to market your company

6 smart ways to market your company

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Be heard without screaming; be visible without cluttering.

Modi may announce tech-dependent financial inclusion this I-Day

Modi may announce tech-dependent financial inclusion this I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

As many as 75 million households that do not have access to banking services will be covered and at least one bank account opened for each household, against the earlier proposal of two.

Government is playing poker with banks

Government is playing poker with banks

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'By not letting bankrupt banks fail, we have discouraged ordinary folk from taking precautions while choosing their bank or at least when they hear bad news about their bank,'says S Muralidharan, former MD, BNP Paribas.

Snooping row: NCW asks father to verify letter

Snooping row: NCW asks father to verify letter

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The National Commission for Women on Wednesday wrote to the father of the woman, who was allegedly put under illegal surveillance by Gujarat police at the behest of Chief Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to confirm the veracity of the letter.

Preserving India's democracy is not Hindus' job alone

Preserving India's democracy is not Hindus' job alone

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

'The fabric of democracy is fraying,' says T V R Shenoy. 'It is being attacked not just by terrorists in Kashmir or by zealots in the North-East, but is being ripped apart even in Allahabad, in the Hindi heartland.'

Shareholders spoil Mallya's party

Shareholders spoil Mallya's party

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Diageo-USL integration pushed by at least two months; Firm likely to rework agreements and seek approval again

Show me how inflation is low: Rajan to critics

Show me how inflation is low: Rajan to critics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Raghuram Rajan, who has been pilloried by his critics for keeping interest rates high and has also been accused of stifling growth.

PHOTOS: The drones are coming

PHOTOS: The drones are coming

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at drones as they engage in activities you'd never thought you'd see.

Helping women deal with post natal care

Helping women deal with post natal care

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Sangopan started with a single maid and one nursemaid in 2011 and has now grown to a 12-member team.

11 credit card charges you probably don't know

11 credit card charges you probably don't know

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

There is no such thing as 'free' credit cards. Most of the charges associated with your card are not even told upfront to you. Knowing about these various fees and charges will put you in good stead and help you use your card prudently.

Cairn India unveils Rs 5,725 crore share buy-back programme

Cairn India unveils Rs 5,725 crore share buy-back programme

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Cairn, which is sitting on a cash pile of about $3 billion, in a statement said its board has approved buying 17.09 crore shares or 8.9 per cent of the total shareholding, from open market at no more than Rs 335 apiece.

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned against "commodifying" yoga, saying using it as some sort of business will do great damage to this world heritage.

'New bank licences has put RBI, system in credible light'

'New bank licences has put RBI, system in credible light'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Issuance of new bank licences proves that the apex bank wants the financial sector to flourish.

RIP RK Laxman: Common Man just lost its first citizen

RIP RK Laxman: Common Man just lost its first citizen

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

R K Laxman immortalised the passive, hapless common man with an uncanny perception