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Planning To Freeze Your Eggs? What You Must Know

Planning To Freeze Your Eggs? What You Must Know

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Dr Sulbha Arora, clinical director and fertility specialist at Nova IVF Fertility, explains everything you need to know about egg freezing in India, including the process, the cost and the risks involved.

Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project

Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Adani Enterprises' subsidiary Kutch Copper (KCL) and Australian Securities Exchange-listed Caravel Minerals on Thursday signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration on the Caravel Copper Project in Western Australia's Murchison region, for an undisclosed amount, according to a joint statement.

Rajinikanth's Love Affair With Bollywood

Rajinikanth's Love Affair With Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Rajinikanth may have made his last Hindi film two decades ago but he can still set the screen alight, blazing away with a gun that has dozens of barrels. As Thalaiva turns 75 on December 12, Dinesh Raheja looks back at his 17 year journey in Hindi cinema.

World Bank sees 6.5% growth in India

World Bank sees 6.5% growth in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

India, along with other South Asian countries, is expected to sustain a growth of 6-6.3 per cent in the next two years, although global economic growth is slated to decline to 3.2 per cent, the World Bank said on Wednesday.

Gujarat woman held for links to global cyber slavery racket

Gujarat woman held for links to global cyber slavery racket

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Gujarat police arrest a woman allegedly involved in trafficking job aspirants to Myanmar and Thailand for cyber slavery. The accused lured people with promises of high-paying jobs and forced them to work for international cyber crime syndicates.

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Domestic veterans Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar and Rinku Singh could keep the team management interested going forward in Test cricket.

Why Rishikesh Is Simply Glorious!

Why Rishikesh Is Simply Glorious!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Why Rishikesh calls you again and again.

Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication Soon For Big Online Transfers

Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication Soon For Big Online Transfers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

While UIDAI has given a nod for face authentication, banks need to join the process.

Will Bihar Lift The Liquor Ban After Polls?

Will Bihar Lift The Liquor Ban After Polls?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Voters are weighing a stark trade-off -- between preserving a socially driven policy and reversing course to revive revenue, restore fiscal balance, and rein in the underground liquor economy.

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with breathlessness, fatigue, palpitations, brain fog, or unexplained clotting tendencies.

India Inc meeting capex need with own cash, says SBI chief C S Setty

India Inc meeting capex need with own cash, says SBI chief C S Setty

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

India Inc, which is sitting on cash balances of 13.5 trillion, is using the funds to meet capital expenditure as well as brownfield expansion, resulting in 'anaemic' demand for bank loans, State Bank of India (SBI) chairman CS Setty said at an event on Monday. He added that a slowdown in corporate credit is mainly due to lack of demand.

Will AI Mania Provoke Market Meltdown?

Will AI Mania Provoke Market Meltdown?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'The danger is that when the music stops, the fall will be sudden, faster, and deeper than anyone expects,' warns Debashis Basu.

India's high growth to continue: World Bank

India's high growth to continue: World Bank

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

The World Bank said on Monday hardening interest rates and a surge in oil prices worldwide will have a marginal impact on India's economy and the country would continue to witness high GDP growth.

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms. This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

How India Got The MiG-21 63 Years Ago

How India Got The MiG-21 63 Years Ago

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The MiG-21 episode demonstrates that procurement is always strategic.
Choices about what aircraft to acquire, who builds them, who supplies the spares, who trains the pilots and technicians are decisions with political consequences lasting for decades.

Diwali returns to Maoist-hit regions after decades of unrest: Modi

Diwali returns to Maoist-hit regions after decades of unrest: Modi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted his commitment to eradicating Maoist terror from India, criticizing the previous Congress regime for allegedly supporting 'urban Naxals' and ignoring the violence they perpetrated. He highlighted the significant reduction in Maoist-affected districts and the surrender of numerous Naxalites as evidence of his government's success in combating the issue.

India's GDP projections by World Bank, IMF too optimistic: Subramanian

India's GDP projections by World Bank, IMF too optimistic: Subramanian

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Subramanian recommended five ways of financing additional expenditure over a period of one year, including cutting expenditure and borrowing directly from the RBI or monetising debt.

US nominee seeks India's support for World Bank post

US nominee seeks India's support for World Bank post

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Current President Robert Zoellick, who took office in July 2007, is schedule to retire in June.

Why Trust In Ambani, Adani, India Inc Is Vital

Why Trust In Ambani, Adani, India Inc Is Vital

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Who else will take on the might of Microsoft, Google, and Amazon if not the Adanis, Ambanis, Birlas, or Tatas?, asks R Jagannathan.

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

However, the Indian economy is expected to bounce back in 2021, the World Bank said.

Remittance tax: Cost of sending money home to rise for Indians in US

Remittance tax: Cost of sending money home to rise for Indians in US

Rediff.com17 May 2025

In President Donald Trump's big priority bill, there is a proposal for a 5 percent excise tax on remittance transfers that would cover more than 40 million people, including those holding green cards and H1B visas.

Sitharaman urges India Inc to invest more and expand capacities

Sitharaman urges India Inc to invest more and expand capacities

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asked India Inc to take advantage of the policies and reforms undertaken by the government and no longer hesitate to invest more and expand capacities. Sitharaman also asked the industry to partner with the government for skilling the youth and also to engage with the government throughout the year, and not just before the Budget.

World Bank pegs India growth at 6.5%

World Bank pegs India growth at 6.5%

Rediff.com3 Jan 2005

The World Bank said on Monday that it would "more or less" stick to its forecast of 6.5 per cent growth rate for Indian economy despite the damage suffered by the country in the tsunami tragedy.

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'When you think of cross-border payments, the first things that come to mind are risk, compliance, taxation, speed, and cost.'

Govt slams World Bank report

Govt slams World Bank report

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

Rejecting World Bank's warning of growth and fiscal slippages, the government said on Monday that the banks prediction that India needs major reforms thrust to achieve eight per cent growth was indeed unfortunate.

India seeks financial plan by IMF and World Bank

India seeks financial plan by IMF and World Bank

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

According to the finance minister, India was compliant with most of the internationally accepted standards in banking, securities markets and insurance sector.

Deepotsav Has Deepened Ayodhya's Aura

Deepotsav Has Deepened Ayodhya's Aura

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'Deepotsav aligns with the Adityanath government's vision to enhance Ayodhya's spiritual and cultural grandeur and transform it into a global pilgrimage and tourism hub.'

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

As a protege of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi is expected to scale bilateral ties much higher. Trade and investment shall grow. People-to-people contacts shall be scaled up, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Indus Water Treaty: World Bank asks India, Pak to agree to mediation

Indus Water Treaty: World Bank asks India, Pak to agree to mediation

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The World Bank's move came as it told the two countries that it was responding to their separate proceedings initiated under the Indus Waters Treaty 1960.

India can grow at 8%, enthuses World Bank

India can grow at 8%, enthuses World Bank

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

World Bank is optimistic that the Indian economy can grow by 6-8 per cent in the coming years but has asked the government to improve social services like education and health.

India should simplify biz policies to ensure growth: World Bank

India should simplify biz policies to ensure growth: World Bank

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Investors believe Indian is a tough place to do business with.

Curb unproductive farm subsidy: World Bank

Curb unproductive farm subsidy: World Bank

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

World Bank economists have urged the Indian government to cut unproductive farm subsidies and utilize agriculture spending the most productive manner.

India will grow at 4-5%: World Bank, ADB

India will grow at 4-5%: World Bank, ADB

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

In its global economic forecast update for 2009, the World Bank projected a growth rate of 4 per cent for India during 2009-10, while the ADB, in its outlook, expects the economy to expand by 5 per cent. A separate outlook by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, a club of developed countries, has forecast a 4.3 per cent growth rate for India. India had last grown below this level in 2002-03, when the economy expanded by 3.8 per cent.

World Bank grant for India's power plants

World Bank grant for India's power plants

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The World Bank on Friday approved a $80-million loan for the renovation and modernisation of old, polluting and inefficient coal-fired power plants in India, in a move that could help lower carbon emissions.

World Bank nods projects worth $372 mn for India

World Bank nods projects worth $372 mn for India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The additional finance will also help the government focus on improving the quality of water supply.

World Bank bets on growth post notes ban

World Bank bets on growth post notes ban

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'We expect growth to increase in 2017, after this brief period associated with the change in notes.'

Dependence India's biggest rival, solution is...: Modi amid H-1B fee hike

Dependence India's biggest rival, solution is...: Modi amid H-1B fee hike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Speaking at the 'Samudra se Samruddhi' event, where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth Rs 34,200 crore, Modi said all the problems of India have only one solution, and that is self-reliance.

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The average Indian fraudster isn't an outsider exploiting security loopholes. He's usually a man between 26 and 45 years of age, working in operations or procurement, with more than six years at the organisation.

Indian fiscal policy flawed: World Bank

Indian fiscal policy flawed: World Bank

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Terming India's fiscal decentralisation as 'flawed', the World Bank has mooted six broad strategies, including strengthening the state finance commissions, broadening tax base and greater devolution of power to Panchayati Raj institutions.