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HDFC Bank goes for first major rejig after merger

HDFC Bank goes for first major rejig after merger

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

HDFC Bank has reshuffled the portfolios of its senior management team. This is the first major rejig after the amalgamation of HDFC Ltd on July 1. "The runway for our growth is large. This change is being done to bring in a very sharp focus on leveraging what we have built and for enhanced execution," said Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and chief executive of HDFC Bank, explaining the reason for this overhaul.

SEE: Assam doctor dances to cheer up Covid patients

SEE: Assam doctor dances to cheer up Covid patients

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The video features ENT surgeon Dr Arup Senapati shaking a leg in front of COVID-19 patients at Silchar Medical College, Assam. In the video, the doctor can be seen dressed in full protective gear while showing off some impressive dance moves and even replicating Hritik Roshan's signature step from the song -- 'Ghungroo' from the movies War.

Tension in Bengal school over demand for allowing saffron scarf during exams

Tension in Bengal school over demand for allowing saffron scarf during exams

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The students demanded they be allowed to don the scarves while writing papers for the pre-board exams of class 12 claiming that some of their batchmates had already turned up in the previous day's exams wearing 'hijab', the spokesperson said.

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Almost all of these companies either unveiled their new electric vehicle or alternative energy-powered models.

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas, including those seeking review of some verdicts of 2011 which had held that mere membership of a banned organisation will not make a person criminal unless he resorts to violence or incites people to violence.

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'With a solid investment programme and sustainable development strategy, India can exceed 7 per cent growth per year, or a doubling of high-quality national income within a decade.'

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

Assam woman kills husband, mother-in-law; chops bodies into pieces

Assam woman kills husband, mother-in-law; chops bodies into pieces

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The murders happened in July and August last year, and few parts of the mother's body were recovered on Sunday near Cherrapunji in Khasi Hills.

Assam police arrests Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani over tweet on Modi

Assam police arrests Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani over tweet on Modi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Gujarat Congress president Jagdish Thakor and other Congress leaders rushed to Ahmedabad Airport after learning about his arrest and shouted slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party government.

Greaves Mobility joins e-scooter war with Primus prized below Rs 1 lakh

Greaves Mobility joins e-scooter war with Primus prized below Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

With its new premium Primus and Ampere NXG, it is targeting buyers seeking a faster and more stylish ride

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'It will send a very strong signal that it is now our time to grow.'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

Kolkata's 'Messi' fights Coronavirus

Kolkata's 'Messi' fights Coronavirus

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'Very much proud of you My Pushpa... Be safe n healthy & make others healthy.'

'If we want to fly some kites, we can fly them in different ways'

'If we want to fly some kites, we can fly them in different ways'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'... and without necessarily calling them Economic Surveys.' 'One should stick to the main focus, which is to give people a good perspective on how the economy is doing.'

TMC leader gunned down in front of father, party blames BJP

TMC leader gunned down in front of father, party blames BJP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Dismissing the allegation, BJP district general secretary Shyamal Roy claimed that the murder was a fallout of infighting within the ruling party.

Budget 2023-24: T V Somanathan to Ajay Seth, meet the FM's crack squad

Budget 2023-24: T V Somanathan to Ajay Seth, meet the FM's crack squad

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Coming Wednesday, Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman will present the 2023 Union Budget - the last full Budget ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. While India exited 2022 as a relatively bright spot in the global economy, the FM will endeavour to present a Budget that insulates India's economy against global headwinds and recession in advanced economies, while sticking to the path of fiscal consolidation. In this, she is being helped by her core team of trusted advisors.

'Private Sector Is Not Firing At 100%'

'Private Sector Is Not Firing At 100%'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

'They have started becoming an important player, but not at the same level as they were in the earlier part of the decade.'

'We are closing loopholes exploited by highest level of taxpayers'

'We are closing loopholes exploited by highest level of taxpayers'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'...Market-linked debentures, high-value insurance, exemptions from capital gains by investment in real estate, etc.' 'So, there are a number of measures directed at collecting a fair share from higher income individuals.'

Supriyo, Nusrat not in TMC list for bypolls campaign

Supriyo, Nusrat not in TMC list for bypolls campaign

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee are among the star campaigners of the party for the October 30 bypolls to four Assembly seats in the state, but interestingly, the names of actor-turned-MP Nusrat Jahan and former BJP leader Babul Supriyo, who recently joined the TMC camp do not feature in the list.

When Pelemania Gripped India

When Pelemania Gripped India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today? Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it. By just being brilliant, captivating crowds, and behaving like a being from the future, doing things that STILL provoke oohs and aahs from watchers. Vaibhav Raghunandan salutes the Incomparable Pele.

Bengal polls: Fourth phase voting begins for 44 seats

Bengal polls: Fourth phase voting begins for 44 seats

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Polling began at 7 am on Saturday for 44 seats in the fourth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections amid tight security, officials said.

CoBRA Jawans Dance At Village Wedding

CoBRA Jawans Dance At Village Wedding

Rediff.com31 May 2022

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IT spending in India expected to cross $100 bn in 2022: Gartner

IT spending in India expected to cross $100 bn in 2022: Gartner

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

IT spending in India is expected to touch $101.8 billion in 2022, up 7 per cent from this year, according to research firm Gartner. India's information technology (IT) spending across areas like communication services, data centre systems, IT services and software is expected to grow 10.8 per cent to $95.1 billion in 2021 from $85.8 billion in the preceding year. Gartner Research vice-president Arup Roy said, "The digital transformation trajectory that began as a pandemic response is here to stay for the next few years. "India has experienced one of the fastest recoveries despite being one of the worst-hit regions in the second wave of the pandemic in early 2021."

'I operated upon 300 soldiers, and lost one'

'I operated upon 300 soldiers, and lost one'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'Unless you capture territory and plant your flag, the war is never won.'

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

'The Arunachal border is not demarcated in that way, so there can be differing perceptions (between two sides)'

TAX GURU: 'How to claim refund of excess tax on pension fund?'

TAX GURU: 'How to claim refund of excess tax on pension fund?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.'

'Global Slowdown Would Be Positive For India'

'Global Slowdown Would Be Positive For India'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

'If you look at the order books of capital equipment companies or money deployed on the ground, there is forward movement in terms of actual investment by the private sector.'

'Government is doing the right thing'

'Government is doing the right thing'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

'It is building the country's infrastructure, and delivering it very efficiently.'

'Corporates will have to absorb inflation impact'

'Corporates will have to absorb inflation impact'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'Top lines will grow, volume growth will be there, but margins might also be impacted.'

10 Months in Afghanistan

10 Months in Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'The Afghans used to say that if there is any person whose name should be taken after Allah, it is Hindustani.'

Dive into the world's first sky pool!

Dive into the world's first sky pool!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

If you are all in for thrills, London has a new offering: A pool positioned nearly 115 feet in the air. Welcome to The Sky Pool -- a 82-foot (25-metre) transparent swimming pool stretched between the 10th stories of two residential skyscrapers in southwest London's Nine Elms neighbourhood -- and it's only open to the apartment complex's lucky residents. Here's at how amazing it looks!

Budget 2022: Phasing out of some tax exemptions likely

Budget 2022: Phasing out of some tax exemptions likely

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The Centre is considering a gradual phasing out of certain direct tax exemptions meant for corporate and personal tax payers. This is among the tax proposals being discussed for the upcoming Union Budget 2022-23. A top policymaker said that according to the government's internal assessment, the percentage of corporates and individuals shifting to the new exemption-less tax regime has been very encouraging, and the Budget-makers expect many more to make the switch in the coming years. The person also said the finance ministry is exploring the option of rationalising the capital gains tax rates.

From IAS officer to Modi minister: Meet Ashwini Vaishnaw

From IAS officer to Modi minister: Meet Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The 51-year-old BJP leader Vaishnaw, born in Rajasthan's Jodhpur, is a suave and former Odisha cadre IAS officer from the 1994 batch. He managed to wrangle support from the ruling BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik despite being in the rival camp.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai poised for outright win over Jharkhand

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai poised for outright win over Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Set a near impossible victory target of 490 on a track that is offering help for the spinners, Jharkhand were 28 for one in their second innings with two full days' play left and 462 runs to get.

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Rediff.com4 May 2021

>The BJP's star campaigner could not help even half the number of candidates for whom he campaigned in his aggressive 'Didi-o-Didi' style in Bengal

Rescue ops at Dhanbad mine called off, toll reaches 5

Rescue ops at Dhanbad mine called off, toll reaches 5

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

After extricating five bodies from an abandoned coal mine in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, government authorities and the Eastern Coalfields limited Wednesday called off the rescue operation, while locals and leaders of political parties claimed more people were still trapped under the debris.

Thackeray lashes out at Mumbai police chief over violence

Thackeray lashes out at Mumbai police chief over violence

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Lashing out at the government for its handling of the Azad Maidan violence, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Monday said Mumbai police have been demoralised due to commissioner Arup Patnaik.

Syed Mohammad, pacers put Assam on top against Punjab

Syed Mohammad, pacers put Assam on top against Punjab

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Wickets fell like a deck of cards as 16 batsmen perishing on the second day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Assam and Punbal, in Valsad, on Thursday. Starting the day on 223 for eight, overnight batsman Jamaluddin Syed Mohammad (121) added 71 runs to his overnight score and hit the bulk of the runs to take Assam to a respectable score of 323.

ASK AJIT: 'Suffering huge losses in stock market. Please help'

ASK AJIT: 'Suffering huge losses in stock market. Please help'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.