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Kolkata flyover collapse: 3 officials held on murder charges, 24 dead

Kolkata flyover collapse: 3 officials held on murder charges, 24 dead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

A day after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the city leaving at least 24 dead, the police on Friday night arrested three top officials of a Hyderabad based company which was building the flyover and slapped murder charges on them.

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken a liking for me'

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken a liking for me'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'I am going to direct a film for him.' 'He thinks I will make a good film.' 'For me, that in itself is an award.'

SBI's merger plan may lead to a banking meltdown

SBI's merger plan may lead to a banking meltdown

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'SBI is already too big. Too big to fail.' 'It already is a moral hazard. What will it do with 20,000 branches that it cannot do with 14,000, especially in these days of online and mobile banking?'

Odisha girl wins top award at Google Science Fair

Odisha girl wins top award at Google Science Fair

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Her project aims to clean waste water by flowing through different layers of corn cobs which is a cost-effective and simple technique of cleaning water.

Superpowers collide in World Cup blockbuster at SCG

Superpowers collide in World Cup blockbuster at SCG

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

If familiarity between the two sides has not quite bred contempt, the frequent heated exchanges in their clashes indicates at the very least a fierce competitiveness.

Latest from the world of tennis: Serena rolls on, Halep struggles

Latest from the world of tennis: Serena rolls on, Halep struggles

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic, second seed Andy Murray and three-time champion Rafael Nadal were all cheered into the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup on Thursday.

Why we need a national market for electricity

Why we need a national market for electricity

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Power plant load factors are at historic lows of around 60 per cent.

Cash reserve ratio: A few important points to ponder

Cash reserve ratio: A few important points to ponder

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The RBI's reluctance to cut rates should be seen as a case of inability in the face of inflation.

How Information revolution differs from Industrial Revolution

How Information revolution differs from Industrial Revolution

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

There is mounting evidence that the Information Revolution may mean the end of large-scale vertically integrated businesses whose guiding principle, "economies of scale", was the defining miracle of the Industrial Age.

Why India's gas pricing needs urgent reforms

Why India's gas pricing needs urgent reforms

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

IHS said low regulated gas prices have precipitated a supply shortfall in India, but proposed that reforms to the pricing formula could yield higher domestic production and boost India's economy.

India's economic reforms not enough: US official

India's economic reforms not enough: US official

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Expressing concern over the investment and innovation environment in India, a top US trade official has said the recent set of economic reforms initiated by the country were not enough to return to the path of robust growth.

The case against lowering interest rates

The case against lowering interest rates

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

A reversal of policy at this juncture could jeopardise the recent gains on inflation

Why India's defence indigenisation is in a rut

Why India's defence indigenisation is in a rut

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The end goal of defence procurement should be not import or indeginisation but securing the country through able and ready armed forces, says Air Marshal P V Athawale (retd)

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Here's looking at some brilliant movies.

AirAsia India closer to launch, gets first Airbus A-320

AirAsia India closer to launch, gets first Airbus A-320

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Inching closer to launch its operations, new no-frill carrier AirAsia India on Saturday took delivery of its first Airbus A-320 as it landed in Chennai after flying in from Toulouse headquarters of the European aircraft manufacturer.

REVEALED: What went wrong with bank loans

REVEALED: What went wrong with bank loans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'Flush with funds, lending became a cash management exercise.' 'Road projects, power generation plants, airports etc were financed left and right with apparently no regard for the projects' ability to repay,' explains S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

40 years ago.. and now: How the Mahindra Group survived crisis

40 years ago.. and now: How the Mahindra Group survived crisis

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

From selling 14,000 Jeeps in 1973, we slipped to selling just 7,000 vehicles within just three-and-a-half years by 1976.

Why the National Stock Exchange should not be listed

Why the National Stock Exchange should not be listed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

It could be a matter of concern that foreign shareholders of the NSE are registered in tax havens such as Mauritius and Cyprus.

Innovation lessons for India from Isarel

Innovation lessons for India from Isarel

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Israel is very good at creating innovation engines, India less so.

Why water management is of huge importance today

Why water management is of huge importance today

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

It's time we remembered the fundamental: water cycle and life cycle are one.

Govt must discipline the spending habits of Union ministries

Govt must discipline the spending habits of Union ministries

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

There are some 20-odd schemes with this default provision, or something close to it.

'My name is Raghuram Rajan and I do what I do'

'My name is Raghuram Rajan and I do what I do'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has slashed rated by 50 bps.

NDA got Rafale jets 20% cheaper than UPA: Jaitley

NDA got Rafale jets 20% cheaper than UPA: Jaitley

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Mr Rahul Gandhi himself has given seven different prices in different speeches with regard to the Rafale, that is the 2007 offer.

Can the industry avoid being scrutinised by CAG?

Can the industry avoid being scrutinised by CAG?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

CAG may not be the cure-all for the ills that afflict PPP projects and is perhaps a sub-optimal solution to the problem.

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Falling jet fuel prices and a revival in domestic traffic growth offer the new CMD a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Jobs for India's Youth: Modi's biggest challenge

Jobs for India's Youth: Modi's biggest challenge

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'It is at the root of all the reservation tussles, and the sharpening polarisation that we witness today, be it on Jat politics or the problems faced by Indians from the north-east in many places,' says Ambassador Kishan S Rana.

Review: The World Before Her is a disturbing watch

Review: The World Before Her is a disturbing watch

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

What makes The World Before Her stand out is that it has the courage to ask what nobody else does: who is the Modern Indian Woman? Paloma Sharma reviews the film.

WI cricket on the rise but is there reason for optimism?

WI cricket on the rise but is there reason for optimism?

Rediff.com7 May 2015

West Indies coach Phil Simmons believes their third Test win over England can be the foundation for better things for Caribbean cricket, but warns next month's Tests against Australia represent a sterner examination of his team.

Few bold steps that ONGC took to beat private players

Few bold steps that ONGC took to beat private players

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

ONGC must tackle several issues first only then it can turnaround its fortunes.

The Death That Devastated Indira Gandhi

The Death That Devastated Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

In all the highs and lows that India's most powerful, and only woman, prime minister faced in her life, the death of her younger son Sanjay was probably the most soul-destroying.

India may have to wait for automatic exchange of Swiss info

India may have to wait for automatic exchange of Swiss info

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The Swiss Finance Ministry spokesperson recently confirmed that a meeting is expected in the coming weeks, but did not disclose any further details.

Direct taxes and GST: The unfulfilled promises

Direct taxes and GST: The unfulfilled promises

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The government now ends its mandate with reaffirmation in the vote-on-account of the same goals, for which it claims to have a clear line of sight.

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'There is a great scope for enhancing the use of organic fertilisers'.

This is how the world reacted to Russia's suspension

This is how the world reacted to Russia's suspension

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Reaction to the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) council's vote to provisionally suspend Russia from the sport for widespread, state-sponsored doping

'English language skill is more important than a degree'

'English language skill is more important than a degree'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

From Dindigul to Google and Chennai, this entrepreneur has travelled a full circle riding on English

Nadal survives cramps to battle into third round

Nadal survives cramps to battle into third round

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Third seed Rafael Nadal battled through mid-match cramps for more than an hour before he lurched into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-7(2), 6-3, 7-5 victory over American qualifier Tim Smyzcek.

United Spirits considers selling Whyte & Mackay completely

United Spirits considers selling Whyte & Mackay completely

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Ever since Diageo struck a deal to buy controlling stake in United Spirits Ltd, the two companies have pulled all stops to ensure the "dream combination" gets all the regulatory clearances.

Key policies that will ensure growth for the economy

Key policies that will ensure growth for the economy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Businessmen love low import duties on their inputs and high duties on their outputs. And the Bharatiya Janata Party has a keen ear for business sentiment.

All about job creation and destruction

All about job creation and destruction

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

In India, the need to find a solution for the jobs problem is perhaps even more urgent considering the oft-quoted number of a million young people arriving every month looking for jobs.

'We are ready for GST rollout from April 1, 2016'

'We are ready for GST rollout from April 1, 2016'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The IMG meeting will be convened shortly.