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I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The tax portal problem is a goof-up by both sides, and making Infosys the only villain in the story is quite unfair, argues Shyamal Majumdar.

Mumbai Marathon on January 21

Mumbai Marathon on January 21

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon will take place on January 21, 2007.

India abstains, UNHRC votes against Lanka's rights record

India abstains, UNHRC votes against Lanka's rights record

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday adopted a resolution against Sri Lanka's rights record, in a setback to Colombo, which made determined efforts to garner international support ahead of the voting.

Why Modi leaves difficult issues alone

Why Modi leaves difficult issues alone

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

When he speaks of them, it is either in denial or to highlight successes that are only part of a larger story that is worrisome in its totality, observes T N Ninan.

New phone line in 7 days: TRAI

New phone line in 7 days: TRAI

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday released a common charter of telecommunication services for adoption by all the service providers.

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf traces the journey of PM-CARES from its founding to finally admitting it is not a government fund.

Fauja Singh, 101, to run in Mumbai Marathon

Fauja Singh, 101, to run in Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Fauja Singh, the world's oldest runner at 101 years of age, is participating in the 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday in what could be his first and last appearance in the city. Singh, who lives in London, will run the 4.3 km event for senior citizens.

France: Voting begins for EU referendum

France: Voting begins for EU referendum

Rediff.com29 May 2005

Voters in France faced a historic choice on Sunday as they cast ballots in a referendum on the European Union's first Constitution -- a historic charter that has bitterly divided citizens in the cradle of continental unity.

SARC & Associates appointed as auditors of PM CARES Fund

SARC & Associates appointed as auditors of PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The firm, headed by Sunil Kumar Gupta, was appointed auditors of the PM's National Relief Fund in 2019, reports Archis Mohan

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot afford to adopt any coercive measures against the military even if it disapproves the military takeover, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

BoA appoints Mukesh Ambani director

BoA appoints Mukesh Ambani director

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Mukesh Ambani is also a member of the Prime Minister's Council on Trade and Industry.

Budget 2020 has both vision and action: PM Modi

Budget 2020 has both vision and action: PM Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The PM said that the Union Budget will accelerate the economic growth, financially empower every citizen and strengthen the foundation of the economy in the new decade.

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The new flights come against the backdrop of the Indian government's move to boost air connectivity with Central Asia and tap the interest of Russian investors in India.

OCI cardholders can practise in India now

OCI cardholders can practise in India now

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

In his inaugural address at the 7th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, organised by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Tamil Nadu government and Confederation of Indian Industries, the prime minister said that professionals, including doctors, dentists, pharmactists, engineers, architects and chartered accountants, would have the benefit of practising their professions in India.

Winter Games: U.S. warns of possible terrorism at Sochi

Winter Games: U.S. warns of possible terrorism at Sochi

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

The U.S. State Department warned Americans on Friday of the potential for terrorism at the Sochi Olympics but said it was not aware of any specific threat to U.S. citizens.

Sonia's clarion call: Winning 2024 polls ultimate goal; time to rise above politics

Sonia's clarion call: Winning 2024 polls ultimate goal; time to rise above politics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday urged top opposition leaders to rise above political compulsions to take on the BJP in the interest of the nation and start planning "systematically" to realise the "ultimate goal" of winning the 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Goa, Kerala, Maldives and Dubai are among the popular destinations.

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A week in the office and the Uttar Pradesh chief minister was at it in full throttle.

No minister present, farmers boycott meet on new farm laws

No minister present, farmers boycott meet on new farm laws

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Neither Union agriculture minister nor junior ministers were present to hear our concerns. We asked why the minister is not meeting us, why the government is playing double standards by calling us here and ministers holding virtual meetings in Punjab. There was no proper response," Darshan Pal, member of the coordination committee of 29 farmers' organisations, said after the meeting.

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'Kindly have us airlifted at the earliest. We are in a very bad situation here.'

What SC's minority verdict said in Sabarimala case

What SC's minority verdict said in Sabarimala case

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Let every person remember that the 'holy book' is the Constitution, and it is with this book in hand that the citizens of India march together as a nation, so that they may move forward in all spheres of human endeavour to achieve the great goals set out by this 'Magna Carta' or Great Charter of India'

Tax dispute? Govt offers immunity scheme

Tax dispute? Govt offers immunity scheme

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The Vivaad se Vishwas scheme is a replica of the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Regulation) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDRS) for indirect tax litigation. The hope is that this would unlock revenue blocked in long-drawn litigation at various forums. Sources in the department say the total value at stake in these disputes would be Rs 5-6 trillion.

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'It is surprising Mumbaikars take it all in their stride, but it has nothing to do with the crappy spirit of Mumbai that television channels extol every time a tragedy hits us, but all to do with the compulsion of stepping out to earn one's daily roti and dal,' says N Suresh.

Tendulkar to run Mumbai Marathon

Tendulkar to run Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The star batsman and his wife Anjali would take part in the 'Dream Run'.

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

I kept insisting that Rs 100 notes were in short supply and there was an urgent need to augment the supply of 100 rupee notes while also rapidly bringing into circulation the proposed new Rs 500 notes. But this was easier said than done because all the note printing machines of the RBI were programmed for printing Rs 2,000 notes and required at least three weeks before the machines could print the new Rs 500 currency notes. The availability of currency paper posed another major bottleneck, and it had to be imported. It was decided to immediately start printing the Rs 500 notes. It was only when the supply of the new Rs 500 notes started improving and the process of change of cassettes at the ATMs gathered momentum that the situation began limping back to normal. A fascinating excerpt from former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar's The Custodian of Trust: A Banker's Memoir, five years after demonetisation, November 8.

Why BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma called himself an 'extremist'

Why BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma called himself an 'extremist'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Labelling All India United Democratic Front chief Badruddin Ajmal as the 'enemy of Assam', state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asserted that he is an extremist in protecting Indian and the Assamese culture.

ED grills Rhea Chakraborty's brother; calls her again on Monday

ED grills Rhea Chakraborty's brother; calls her again on Monday

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The ED's line of questioning, officials said, is revolving around Rhea's income, investments, business and professional deals, and links.

Air One in fray to apply for licence to fly

Air One in fray to apply for licence to fly

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Following the entry of Tata-SIA and AirAsia into the Indian aviation market, the domestic aviation industry is seeing increased interest from private entities.

Taxmen keep an eye on money changers

Taxmen keep an eye on money changers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Money changers operating behind the RBI HQ in Mumbai said they would charge a 15% fee to convert Rs 1 crore.

I ran the Mumbai Marathon

I ran the Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Did you participate in the Mumbai Marathon 2006? Tell us about it.

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

8 times when you MUST file income tax return

8 times when you MUST file income tax return

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

These situations require mandatory filing of Income Tax Return as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961

'India is in for better days'

'India is in for better days'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

India will achieve new heights and gain new respect across the world because of leaders like Dr Manmohan Singh.

Taskmaster Chandrababu Naidu is a man of records

Taskmaster Chandrababu Naidu is a man of records

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

As he took oath of office on Sunday night, Nara Chandrababu Naidu has earned a unique distinction of becoming the first chief minister of a new state in addition to being the longest-serving CM of Andhra Pradesh.

Bank deposits may not always be tax-free

Bank deposits may not always be tax-free

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

TDS merely means the bank will pay you the entire interest amount without forwarding the tax on it to the government.

People with income up to Rs 950,000 can escape tax liability: Goyal

People with income up to Rs 950,000 can escape tax liability: Goyal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Replying to the debate on the Finance Bill in Lok Sabha, the minister said he did not propose any change in the tax rate but only provided few rebates which will boost spending and help the economy.

UNHCHR action on CAA is illegal, violates UN norms

UNHCHR action on CAA is illegal, violates UN norms

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Interestingly, India had objected to the establishment of a UNHCHR when it was proposed by the US at the Vienna Conference on Human Rights in July 1993 and the whole proposal was remitted to the General Assembly in New York because India and others said that the whole issue should be examined in detail, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who had led the Indian delegation for negotiating the terms of the HCHR.

CBI arrests I-T commissioner, top Essar executive for bribery

CBI arrests I-T commissioner, top Essar executive for bribery

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Official is accused of taking a bribe of Rs 2 cr to issue order in an appeal favouring Balaji Trust