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DHFL promoters exit WGC Wealth to repay debts

DHFL promoters exit WGC Wealth to repay debts

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Lenders to DHFL will meet early July to hammer out a rescue package, which will include the reworking of loan payments, fresh working capital support, roping in a financial investor, and the promoters ceding control.

Who is to blame for the royal mess in Rajasthan?

Who is to blame for the royal mess in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The BJP may be ready and waiting to pounce on another key state of the Hindi heartland, but it is the Congress's holy trinity that issued them an invitation to the beheading, notes Sunil Sethi.

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.

India files appeal against Cairn award in The Hague

India files appeal against Cairn award in The Hague

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India is believed to have challenged in a court in The Hague an arbitration tribunal verdict that overturned its demand for Rs 10,247 crore in back taxes from Cairn Energy Plc -- the second time in three months that it has refused to accept an international award against retrospective tax.

'Earned 75k dividend from my MF': Hold or sell?

'Earned 75k dividend from my MF': Hold or sell?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

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

Growth leads to debt sustainability, says Economic Survey

Growth leads to debt sustainability, says Economic Survey

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Making a case for an optimal fiscal stance, the Economic Survey on Friday said growth leads to debt sustainability and not necessarily vice-versa. "This is because debt sustainability depends on the 'Interest Rate Growth Rate Differential' (IRGD) i.e. the difference between the interest rate and the growth rate in an economy. "With the Indian context of potential high growth, the interest rate on debt paid by the Indian government has been less than India's growth rate by norm, not by exception," it said.

Not seen Delhi in nearly 3 months!

Not seen Delhi in nearly 3 months!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'Barriers have come across roads marking the end of Noida, the start of Gurgaon, the hard borders allowing no passage -- at least by day,' observes Kishore Singh.

Shutting up ain't good for health

Shutting up ain't good for health

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Normally, cutting off conversation has its benefits, but not all the time, observes Kishore Singh

Why is Sushmaji silent on NaMo?

Why is Sushmaji silent on NaMo?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Sushma Swaraj has nothing to say about NaMo. Neither has Shivraj Chouhan.

2021: Expect modest returns in Mutual Funds

2021: Expect modest returns in Mutual Funds

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

In 2021, there is the risk of interest rates spiking. Investors should tackle duration risk with a longer investment horizon, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Kirti Chakra was posthumously conferred on CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar and Army Havildar Giris Gurung.

ASK MF Guru: Buy, hold or exit?

ASK MF Guru: Buy, hold or exit?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

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

Complaint is possible for Ulip claim

Complaint is possible for Ulip claim

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Consumer activist Jehangir B Gai explains an important new ruling by the National Commission.

Economic slowdown and lean travel season clip wings of India's airlines

Economic slowdown and lean travel season clip wings of India's airlines

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

An executive of a private airline said even though volume picked up, it will be difficult for airlines to make money as fares have remained low even during festive season.

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

At places in the border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer, people walked miles through the desert to cast their votes.

Modiji, do you have to do jhadoo-pocha?

Modiji, do you have to do jhadoo-pocha?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Kishore Singh want to have chai pe charcha with Modiji...

Poll diary: Motilal Vora has a dream...

Poll diary: Motilal Vora has a dream...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister is hoping for a return to power...in Chhattisgarh this time... Illustration: Uttam Ghosh.

Why is everyone complaining?

Why is everyone complaining?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

You're a captive audience to friends who want you to share the agony of their aches and pains, their spouse's experiments in the kitchen gone wrong, or partners' peccadillos, sighs Kishore Singh.

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Seven years is a long time for any of Modi's promised actions to show up. If voters are angry and cynical today, it is because the rhetoric stings, argues Ramesh Menon.

Sigh. My life under the lockdown

Sigh. My life under the lockdown

Rediff.com3 May 2020

'Every day I am being made to work on menial things like 'Get me a glass of water', 'Put away your plate'...' 'This is not part of my job description as master of the house,' says Kishore Singh.

Throw of dice for Jaitley, Paswan

Throw of dice for Jaitley, Paswan

Rediff.com5 May 2014

The duo face a tough challenge to their ministerial aspirations.

The lockdown: Paranoia is growing by the hour

The lockdown: Paranoia is growing by the hour

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'I need a haircut, but who can I trust with a pair of scissors?', asks Kishore Singh.

The cook, war and peace

The cook, war and peace

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Our stomachs, accustomed now only to the blandness of stems and leaves, rumbled at unaccustomed aromas not intended for our consumption.' 'Heaven awaited on a platter -- but not for us,' sighs Kishore Singh.

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

Rifleman Aurangzeb, Maj Aditya among those awarded Shaurya Chakra

Rifleman Aurangzeb, Maj Aditya among those awarded Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Rifleman Aurangzeb, who belonged to the 44 Rashtriya Rifles, was on way back home on June 14 to celebrate Eid when terrorists abducted him.

Rumours of violence spark panic in parts of Delhi

Rumours of violence spark panic in parts of Delhi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Police said some "unsubstantiated reports" of tension in southeast and west districts were circulated on social media.

Why I Didn't Vote: 'Voting seems futile'

Why I Didn't Vote: 'Voting seems futile'

Rediff.com22 May 2019

We asked you to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what our readers shared.

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said if 'you look at the totality of our ties and we will look at where we have strong economic synergies, where we have strong technology promptings, these are really based on the flow of talent.'

Congress making India mukt of itself

Congress making India mukt of itself

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

When almost the entire political class was engrossed in the Bihar polls, the Congress shahzada was holidaying in a hill station. As the Bihar contest and other by-elections have shown, a large number of states have become Congress-mukt, fulfilling the Hindutva brigade's dream, notes Amulya Ganguli.

How my home has turned into a war zone

How my home has turned into a war zone

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

'No germ, virus or bacteria worth its nasty trait was allowed across the threshold,' observes Kishore Singh.

How can Nirmalaji raise more revenue?

How can Nirmalaji raise more revenue?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Every option before the finance minister comes with a price tag, observes T N Ninan.

Surviving coronavirus togetherness

Surviving coronavirus togetherness

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

We're an educated family, I said, let's not act like the mindless hordes who spread misinformation over WhatsApp, says Kishore Singh.

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

In heart-wrenching scenes reminiscent of the aftermath of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, coffins of soldiers arrived in several states for the last rites with full military honours.

E-commerce, tech firms call for clarity on Personal Data Protection Bill

E-commerce, tech firms call for clarity on Personal Data Protection Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The biggest fear many of the e-commerce firms have is the possible requirement to change business models overnight, which would drastically increase costs as well as disrupt businesses.

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Play safe and persist with an ailing Sonia Gandhi as interim chief and wait for an opportune moment to foist the crown prince yet again,' predicts Virendra Kapoor.

At 9.2%, India leads in salary growth for 2020 but there's a catch

At 9.2%, India leads in salary growth for 2020 but there's a catch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

According to Korn Ferry Global Salary Forecast, India's salary growth for 2020 stood at 9.2 per cent. down from 10 per cent last year, while real-wage after adjusting inflation may remain constant at 5 per cent in 2020.

When I was in quarantine

When I was in quarantine

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'It all became clear when I was asked to lodge myself on the couch in the lounge,' says Kishore Singh.

When PM, Sonia gave villagers an 'identity'

When PM, Sonia gave villagers an 'identity'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Prasanna D Zore and Uttam Ghosh travel to Tembhali village, in Maharashtra's Nandurbar district, where Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi initiated the process of distributing the much talked about Unique Identification Number to villagers.

Winter bellies versus summer abs

Winter bellies versus summer abs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Eavesdropping over conversations, I can state with some authority that the transition from a winter body to a summer one is proving traumatic for most, the winter wardrobe chastened by the summer one.'

Well, life is tough, so suck it up

Well, life is tough, so suck it up

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the season -- and all that crap,' mutters Kishore Singh as he draws up a will :)).