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Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

'The real GDP was captured better'

'The real GDP was captured better'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Revision of the base year for both CPI and GDP are long overdue.' 'The basic data that went into the 2011-2012 series were mainly from surveys done in 2011 or earlier.' 'We have since seen the emergence of new sectors like platform-based work and online marketing.' 'The employment surveys and the consumption surveys need to reflect these adequately.'

'YouTube Shorts pulls in people from all over India'

'YouTube Shorts pulls in people from all over India'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

'Two in three creators in India who earn money from YouTube agree that YouTube is their primary source of revenue.'

Budget hikes food subsidy, but cuts it for fertilisers

Budget hikes food subsidy, but cuts it for fertilisers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has brought down the budgetary allocation for the fertiliser subsidy for FY21 to Rs 71,309 crore, from the RE of Rs 79,998 crore for FY20, while increasing food subsidy to FCI through "ways and means advance" to Rs 50,000 crore for FY21, from Rs 36,000 crore in RE for FY20, and under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to Rs 77,982 crore, from Rs 75,000 crore.

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Had they agreed to our demands that we raised two years ago, we would have never started our agitation again.'

T20 World Cup: Will rain dash England's semis hopes?

T20 World Cup: Will rain dash England's semis hopes?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

England's hopes of reaching the semi-finals would suffer a heavy blow if the Brisbane weather refuses to play ball.

Manufacturing activities hit 31-month high in May

Manufacturing activities hit 31-month high in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Manufacturing activities in India advanced further and touched a 31-month high in May supported by stronger increase in new orders and favourable market conditions, which in turn generated more employment opportunities, a monthly survey said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 57.2 in April to 58.7 in May, indicating the strongest improvement in the health of the sector since October 2020. The May PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 23rd straight month.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal advances in Barcelona; Azarenka ousts Zvonareva

Tennis Roundup: Nadal advances in Barcelona; Azarenka ousts Zvonareva

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

World number two Rafael Nadal dropped a set at the Barcelona Open for the first time in four years before advancing to the last 16, beating Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday.

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The United States-China Summit meeting concluded at a sprawling mansion in Woodside, California with Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping agreeing to work towards ensuring that the differences between the two countries remain manageable and the relations do not derail.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

CHANDRAYAAN EXCLUSIVE! 'This is text book precision!'

CHANDRAYAAN EXCLUSIVE! 'This is text book precision!'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'You declare a date, time and place for the landing two months in advance and exactly at that moment, it touched on the moon.'

'Nothing alarming about fall in financial savings yet'

'Nothing alarming about fall in financial savings yet'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'As long as economic growth remains steady, creating jobs and generating stable incomes, the rise in home loans should not create problems.' 'If the growth trajectory changes course over the medium term and interest rates rise along with inflation, the expanding trend in home loans may not sustain.'

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

At a time when the BJP's stars are at the top on the eve of the Lok Sabha polls, the Puri-Joshimath Sankaracharyas may have kick-started a row whose efforts might be to divide Hindus, not in the name of castes, but on what passes for greater belief, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'The daily numbers give me confidence'

'The daily numbers give me confidence'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'We have a plan to plough back a 'This year in the first half we had profits of more than Rs 31,000 crore.' significant amount of profits this financial year.' 'We have seen this organic plough back of profit is one of best ways to support the equity of the bank.'

'Our Aim Is Housing Finance's Siginficant Role In Economic Growth'

'Our Aim Is Housing Finance's Siginficant Role In Economic Growth'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'We are working with a few housing finance companies to drive affordable lending because that's where we believe our sweet spot is.'

We are moving forward, Zelenskyy says in retaken Kherson

We are moving forward, Zelenskyy says in retaken Kherson

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday visited the newly-retaken Kherson city after the Russian retreat.

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

Kerala leads in market borrowing

Kerala leads in market borrowing

Rediff.com10 May 2004

The gross and net market borrowings allocated to states for the fiscal 2003-04 amounted to Rs 50,805 crore and Rs 46,659 crore, respectively, the RBI said on Monday.

Centre rushes fiscal sops for states

Centre rushes fiscal sops for states

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The Centre would support the Indian judiciary to be independent, Rijiju said.

Govt may tap bond market soon

Govt may tap bond market soon

Rediff.com28 May 2003

The government could tap the bond market soon as its short-term borrowings from the Reserve Bank of India were close to the ceiling of Rs 100 billion, a banking source said on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'This incident offers ammunition to those inside the US government and elsewhere who question the wisdom of trusting India, so it will have a lasting consequence no matter how it is managed.'

'Imran has morphed into Frankenstein's monster for Pak army'

'Imran has morphed into Frankenstein's monster for Pak army'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'The senior army leadership has no interest in reconciling with Imran Khan, and no interest in seeing him return to power.'

What does the new SAT mean for you

What does the new SAT mean for you

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Are the new changes helpful to test takers? Find out!

Google CEO Sundar Pichai receives Padma Bhushan in US

Google CEO Sundar Pichai receives Padma Bhushan in US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Indian-American Pichai was awarded the Padma Bhushan for 2022 in the Trade and Industry category.

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.'

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

'Census Can't Happen Before 2024'

'Census Can't Happen Before 2024'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'The general elections in May 2024 may not have any impact on the Census.'

PICS: Markram ton gives SA solid start before WI fight back

PICS: Markram ton gives SA solid start before WI fight back

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test played between South Africa and West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday.

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Images from Day 4 of the US Open in New York on Thursday.

Indian American C R Rao awarded statistics 'Nobel' for work 75 years ago

Indian American C R Rao awarded statistics 'Nobel' for work 75 years ago

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, a prominent Indian-American mathematician and statistician, will receive the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, the equivalent to the Nobel Prize in the field, for his monumental work 75 years ago that revolutionised statistical thinking.

How To Save More Money In 2023

How To Save More Money In 2023

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Ask your bank to save for you. Plan your taxes. Reward yourself for your addictions... Chartered accountant Shreya Jaiswal's 10 ways to make more money this year.

A robot changes the way a bank hires staff!

A robot changes the way a bank hires staff!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'The highlight of the interview process is it is robotic.'

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Udayanidhi has handed over to the BJP one real issue to draw the line between it and the INDIA alliance, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.