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Poor salaries harming RBI

Poor salaries harming RBI

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Why Mallya's payback offer should be welcomed

Why Mallya's payback offer should be welcomed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'Mallya has offered to pay the original amount.' 'Let us say he means the principal amount and that stands at Rs 5,000 crores.' 'The Indian banks have to ask themselves if they would rather have this 5,000 crores or would have none of it at all,' asks Sudhir Bisht.

India Inc bats for a rate cut in RBI's next policy

India Inc bats for a rate cut in RBI's next policy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

It is the six per cent target RBI is more concerned about.

Modi targets 'family, Ahmed Patel' over Agusta chargesheet

Modi targets 'family, Ahmed Patel' over Agusta chargesheet

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

"One was 'AP' and the other was 'Fam'. 'AP' stands for Ahmed Patel and 'Fam' stands for family. Have you heard of Ahmed Patel? Which family is he close to?" Modi asked the crowd at a rally in Dehradun.

Football Extras: Ramsey leaves Arsenal after 11 years

Football Extras: Ramsey leaves Arsenal after 11 years

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

US wants to monitor Air Quality; India stunned

US wants to monitor Air Quality; India stunned

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

13 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in India. Most shockingly, the latest Central Pollution Control Board statistics reveal that the pollution levels in Gwalior, Raipur and even little known Kashipur are higher than that of Delhi which means we have some of the most polluted zones in the world.

Why no one has gone to jail for money laundering

Why no one has gone to jail for money laundering

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The Enforcement Directorate has managed to sniff out over Rs 9,000 crore as suspected haul from money laundering in a decade, but it has yet to link those against anyone successfully in a court.

Not terrorism, climate change calls for review of Indus water treaty

Not terrorism, climate change calls for review of Indus water treaty

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Experts say the treaty needs a review to address the ongoing and the likely impact of climate change on river-flow

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This may be good news for Rahul Gandhi, for no matter how Modi performs, there will always be some degree of dissatisfaction with his performance among large sections of voters,' says R Jagannathan.

Piramal lines up big plans with Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost

Piramal lines up big plans with Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

In one of the largest FDI deals in realty sector, global private equity Warburg Pincus will invest Rs 1,800 crore (Rs 18 billion) in Piramal Realty, which would use the funds to develop mixed-use projects in the megalopolis.

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.

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

5 PSUs gave Rs 1.47 bn for Statue of Unity

5 PSUs gave Rs 1.47 bn for Statue of Unity

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

ONGC, Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil and Oil India listed the spending as part of their mandatory CSR commitment, but CAG noted that the Sardar Patel statue did not qualify for CSR funding.

In Ooty, chai pe charcha to double tea export to Pak

In Ooty, chai pe charcha to double tea export to Pak

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

At 235,000 tonnes per annum, Pakistan is the third largest importer of tea in the world as it can't grow tea because of adverse climate conditions. India supplies just about a tenth of tea imported the neighbouring country

When Rajan and Subramanian received flak at IMF

When Rajan and Subramanian received flak at IMF

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Their research paper on aid by rich nations got leaked

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'If there is any industry that is unfit for modern corporate form it is the diamond trade.' 'But no one was asking the right questions.' 'The music was playing and so the game was on,' says S Murlidharan, former MD, BNP Paribas.

Blackstone to buy Mphasis for up to Rs 7,071 crore

Blackstone to buy Mphasis for up to Rs 7,071 crore

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Hewlett Packard currently owns 60.5 per cent of BSE and NSE-listed Mphasis.

India, US to work together to combat terror funding

India, US to work together to combat terror funding

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

To combat terror financing, India and the US committed to work together to check illicit money transfers.

I want to continue for another 3-4 years: Mary Kom

I want to continue for another 3-4 years: Mary Kom

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

MC Mary Kom pulled no punches as the celebrated Indian boxer announced her intention to stretch her career by another "three-four" years and while the 2018 Asian and Commonwealth Games remain her "main focus", Tokyo Olympics, she said, is also not out of the radar yet. The London Olympics medallist and five-time world champion recently decided to go back to the light flyweight (48kg division) amid speculation that it is among the two categories that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) is pushing for inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 33-year, a mother of three, is back in the ring with renewed hopes.

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The trip was more about understanding the Indian market, but was also about signaling to the world that Apple has arrived in India

'Men are not allowing their wives to watch PadMan'

'Men are not allowing their wives to watch PadMan'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

'I haven't given up on spreading awareness about toilet and female sanitation, and I won't give up on this either.'

University ranking sweepstakes

University ranking sweepstakes

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Should we really pay attention to them, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A staggering $18 trillion worth unaccounted money is stashed in tax havens.

NPA war: Bankers welcome new powers to RBI, but...

NPA war: Bankers welcome new powers to RBI, but...

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Question remains, what happens when the overseeing committees' members themselves are questioned by investigative agencies?

India-born Punit Renjen to be Deloitte Global CEO

India-born Punit Renjen to be Deloitte Global CEO

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

He is the first Indian-origin person to head a 'Big-Four' audit co.

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries

Why India is a prime destination for PE investors

Why India is a prime destination for PE investors

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The first quarter of 2018 saw infrastructure and real estate drive investment worth close to $8 billion across 180 deals

Oil drops below $59 for first time since 2009

Oil drops below $59 for first time since 2009

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Oil fell below $59 a barrel for the first time since May 2009 on Tuesday, extending a six-month selloff as slowing Chinese factory activity and weakening emerging-market currencies added to concerns about demand.

Amul Chocolates plans to be a Rs 10 bn brand

Amul Chocolates plans to be a Rs 10 bn brand

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

From modest milk chocolate for kids 45 years ago to sophisticated dark chocolate for adults, Amul is a part of India's history.

Are global summits losing relevance?

Are global summits losing relevance?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Capital flows have become much more skittish and volatile during this period, with short-term horizons dominating allocations.

e-Payment regulations stuck as RBI unwilling to cede control

e-Payment regulations stuck as RBI unwilling to cede control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Watal panel had suggested an independent payments regulator be set up.

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Indian market regulator had revamped the FPI regulations in 2014 giving custodians the mandate to collect and verify the KYC documentation of offshore investors

Understanding 'waiting period' in health insurance

Understanding 'waiting period' in health insurance

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Health insurers incorporate conditions like Waiting Period in their offerings to prevent customers from taking undue advantage of a service that is essential.

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Chief Minister MK Stalin has shown that he is cut from a different cloth when it comes to embracing what is current, modern and absolutely necessary. Thus, even while retaining the spirit and content of the pan-Tamil, Dravidian socio-political and socio-economic ideology to the 't', his government has also acknowledged the need to accepting scientifically-proven facts in operational matters, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The lockdown that crippled the entire logistics, delivery and supply chain network to near zero, was enough to deal a body blow to India's fastest growing unicorn whose very business model saw a severe disruption, like several other firms and sectors.

'Don't know why the govt calls Greenpeace anti-national'

'Don't know why the govt calls Greenpeace anti-national'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'We are facing a crackdown for more than a year. Our permission to collect funds was cancelled. Our bank accounts were frozen.' 'We believe that our work in India is very important. We want to be the environment watchdog. We do not want to waste time fighting legal battles.'

Coming of the second 'Bombay Club'

Coming of the second 'Bombay Club'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Besides the manufacturing industry, voices in favouring the need for protectionism have also been heard from local start-ups, which at times find it tough to compete with global players that entered India with deep pockets.

Markets: Be prepared for a slightly bumpy ride

Markets: Be prepared for a slightly bumpy ride

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

So long as there are concerns about world trade, growth and oil prices, the domestic market will remain volatile.