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Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Reliance reopens 230 fuel stations

Reliance reopens 230 fuel stations

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

They were shut when PSUs were selling heavily subsidised fuel; will reopen now, buoyed by diesel decontrol

Minister blames regulator for inducing 'fear' in food industry

Minister blames regulator for inducing 'fear' in food industry

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The UK Food Standards Agency had asked for test reports from India.

Twitter to settle charges on data security

Twitter to settle charges on data security

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

As per the FTC complaint, hackers gained administrative control of Twitter twice between January and May, 2009.

What Modi needs to know about economic problems

What Modi needs to know about economic problems

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'As the 1991 experience showed, the solution to a large trade deficit may be to open up the economy, not putting up protective walls,' points out T N Ninan.

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat account for 85 per cent of India's maize production.

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Founded in 2015, Meesho is one of the country's fastest growing social commerce platforms, and provides small and independent entrepreneurs with products and tools to start, maintain, and grow their businesses. Facebook's interest in the digital commerce follows Reliance Industries' entry into the hybrid e-commerce ecosystem.

Why RBI may keep rates unchanged in October

Why RBI may keep rates unchanged in October

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

RBI's likely focus will shift back towards the resolution of non-performing loans in the banking system for reviving credit demand

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

If Indian storytelling can deliver, it can make the entertainment industry an engine of economic growth and a substantial contributor to GDP, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Bank liable for fraudulent ATM withdrawal

Bank liable for fraudulent ATM withdrawal

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

At times, banks violate all banking norms, resulting in a customer's accounts wiped clean through illegal ATM withdrawals.

'No magic bullet to agriculture reforms'

'No magic bullet to agriculture reforms'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'Agri reforms need to go beyond the limited concerns of these three laws in improving agriculture productivity in cereal and crop diversification and production patterns.'

'If farmers' demands are not met, govt will suffer'

'If farmers' demands are not met, govt will suffer'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Till the time the Modi government is ruling, they will write off loans of corporates and give opportunities to rogue businessmen to run away, so we will have to come again and again on the roads to demand our just rights.'

Power cut? Expect a cheque

Power cut? Expect a cheque

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

Why Modi-Shah failed to convince the farmers

Why Modi-Shah failed to convince the farmers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

In politics, if your objective is only winning elections, just Chanakya neeti might do. For governance you need both, Chanakya neeti and Ram Rajya. You can neither beat up the farmers into submission, nor dismiss them as 'Khalistanis', asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Maggie on the boil! Madhuri, Amitabh feel the heat; case against Nestle

Maggie on the boil! Madhuri, Amitabh feel the heat; case against Nestle

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A case was lodged on Saturday against Nestle India in a local court here over safety standards of its Maggi product, while actors Amitabh Bachhan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta have also been separately dragged to the court for promoting the 'two-minute' noodles brand.

Coca Cola ticked off

Coca Cola ticked off

Rediff.com10 May 2003

Consumer courts did not accept the company's contention that Thakkar did not have a proper receipt of the transaction.

Pay government employees well but spare a thought for our farmers too

Pay government employees well but spare a thought for our farmers too

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Farmers with land sizes less than 0.01 hectare have an average annual income of Rs 54732 and annual consumption of Rs 61296, thereby, a debt of Rs 6564 each year. Compare this with the minimum pay for a government employee, says Devanik Saha.

Janardhan Reddy's aide arrested for abetting driver's suicide

Janardhan Reddy's aide arrested for abetting driver's suicide

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Ramesh K C had allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison at a lodge at Maddur in Mandya district on December 6, leaving a note in which he has listed out alleged illegalities committed by Bheema Nayak, special land acquisition officer (Bengaluru) and held him and his personal driver Mohammad responsible for his death.

Panasonic to hire 10K employees in India by 2012

Panasonic to hire 10K employees in India by 2012

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Japan's consumer electronics major Panasonic plans to double its headcount in India to 20,000 in next two years with the commissioning of its new manufacturing facility at Jhajjar in Haryana.

When a huge discount is not anti-competitive

When a huge discount is not anti-competitive

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Allegations of predatory pricing may not hold ground in the high-pitch turf battle for consumers' pocket between e-tail and retail.

New India Assurance told to pay over Rs 1.45 cr

New India Assurance told to pay over Rs 1.45 cr

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

New India Assurance has been ordered by the apex consumer court to pay Rs 1.45 crore with 12% interest from May 1, 2000 till date on payment to an export company whose stock of seafood was damaged by the Orissa super cyclone in 1999.

NSSO report puts a hole through govt's GDP claims

NSSO report puts a hole through govt's GDP claims

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The technical report of the NSSO has generated controversy following its observation that as much as 36 per cent units forming part of MCA-21 database, used in computing GDP, could not be either identifiable or traceable in the field.

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The draft favoured up to 49 per cent foreign equity in inventory model in the case of 100 per cent made in India products sold through Indian management-controlled platforms with resident Indian founders/promoters.

Stop paying power bills, Sena tells people

Stop paying power bills, Sena tells people

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The Shiv Sena today asked consumers in Mumbai and elsewhere in Maharashtra not to pay electricity bills in protest against steep rise in tariffs.

Change in power provider? MERC rules soon

Change in power provider? MERC rules soon

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The change-over process was delayed as the two companies differed over replacement of old meters of Reliance with new ones by Tata Power, meter reading and wheeling charges.

Tata, BSES discoms set to get Rs 8,000-cr boost

Tata, BSES discoms set to get Rs 8,000-cr boost

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Rates to go up as Delhi power regulator works out plan to liquidate past dues.

Fliers to have online complaint platform

Fliers to have online complaint platform

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Indian fliers regularly face issues like lost baggage, refund on cancellation and harassment by staff at airports

US gives clean chit to Maggi: Do you want it back?

US gives clean chit to Maggi: Do you want it back?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Nestl India is preparing a blueprint for a possible relaunch.

British Airways asked to pay Rs 22,500

British Airways asked to pay Rs 22,500

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

The commission took into account the complainant's actual losses and said the sum of pounds 150 the international carrier had paid him for denying him boarding was not enough.

Manipur girl accuses army personnel of molestation

Manipur girl accuses army personnel of molestation

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

The girl, from Jiribam, had complained to her mother that army personnel of the 12th Grenadier Rifles had molested her during frisking.

Food inflation a concern in India: UNESCAP

Food inflation a concern in India: UNESCAP

Rediff.com6 May 2010

A United Nations expert body on Thursday said surge in food prices in India is a matter of concern, but retail price inflation will cool down to 7.5 per cent this year from around 12 per cent last year.

Power outage? Indians spend Rs 30,000 cr annually

Power outage? Indians spend Rs 30,000 cr annually

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

According to a pan-Indian study commissioned by Wartsila India, The Real Cost of Power, the expenses on power generation using inverters, generators and other back-up equipments are almost 80 per cent more than what consumers pay on grid supply.

Tears over onions again, what needs to be done

Tears over onions again, what needs to be done

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Though three crops of onions are raised in a year - early kharif, late kharif and rabi - their harvests are not evenly spread out.

SHOCKING: Kerala student suffers kidney damage after six-hour ragging

SHOCKING: Kerala student suffers kidney damage after six-hour ragging

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The accused allegedly forced the victim to consume liquor mixed with some harmful powder following six hours of brutal ragging which included hard physical exercises like push-ups.

Nagpur farmer kills self after writing suicide note to CM

Nagpur farmer kills self after writing suicide note to CM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

A 35-year-old farmer from the Washim district in Vidarbha allegedly committed suicide after writing a suicide note addressed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis drawing his attention to the agrarian crisis and plight of cultivators in the region.

NDA-ruled states face higher inflation

NDA-ruled states face higher inflation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Andhra Pradesh posted 8.14% consumer inflation in October.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

State govts start selling tur dal at Rs 120-145/kg

State govts start selling tur dal at Rs 120-145/kg

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The Centre had asked the state governments to meet the millers.