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Ordering online from international sites? Read this first!

Ordering online from international sites? Read this first!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Here's a quick guide to navigating and ordering from global websites.

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Building a whole product with the railways was challenging; we had to figure out how to load and unload a train when it stops for only about five minutes at a station.' 'We also helped them understand the revenues this would generate for them.'

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.

Students, pay 50 percent less for couriers!

Students, pay 50 percent less for couriers!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

Blue Dart Express Limited's Student Special offers a 50 percent discount on all admission-related documents sent to universities, colleges and educational institutions in India.

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Services attract highest FDI despite Make in India push

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Services attract highest foreign direct investment, despite Make in India push.

FDI in services sector dips 47.5% during Apr-Aug

FDI in services sector dips 47.5% during Apr-Aug

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Industry experts say that the government needs to further relax FDI norms to attract investors to the sector.

J-K sacks 4 govt employees, bank manager for anti-national activities

J-K sacks 4 govt employees, bank manager for anti-national activities

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The dismissal of the five --most of whom have cases registered against them for terror activities -- was ordered under Article 311 of the Indian Constitution.

Decision on FDI cap soon: FM

Decision on FDI cap soon: FM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Seeking to spur foreign investments, Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said the Union Cabinet will decide on raising FDI caps in different sectors in the third week of this month.

Co-operate with the taxman or shell out Rs 2 lakh as fine!

Co-operate with the taxman or shell out Rs 2 lakh as fine!

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 provides for a minimum penalty of Rs 50,000

Karnataka restricts entry of people from Guj, Maha, Kerala, TN

Karnataka restricts entry of people from Guj, Maha, Kerala, TN

Rediff.com18 May 2020

"We have decided not to allow people from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu till May 31, but allowed in stages (staggered manner)," the CM said said.

NCB makes India's 'largest-ever' LSD seizure, 6 held

NCB makes India's 'largest-ever' LSD seizure, 6 held

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The seizure, as per officials, is estimated to be worth over Rs 10 crore in the international market (about Rs 5K-7K per blot) and all the six who have been taken into custody, beginning late last month, are students and youngsters who wanted to make 'easy money' by remaining anonymous within the deep layers of secret internet-based apps and messenger service like WICKR.

RIL's Rs 53,125 cr rights issue will be India's biggest equity fund raise

RIL's Rs 53,125 cr rights issue will be India's biggest equity fund raise

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The rights issue price has been set at Rs 1,257 a share, a discount of nearly 14 per cent to the last closing price of Rs 1,459. The company had set May 14 as the record date for the rights issue, which meant shareholders as on that day would be eligible to apply. Shareholders will be able to apply for one share for every 15 shares held.

Coronavirus: Manchester United, Wolves to aid NHS

Coronavirus: Manchester United, Wolves to aid NHS

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

United players had previously agreed to donate 30% of their wages to local hospitals and health services and also collaborated with players from other teams to set up a fund to raise money for NHS charities.

The truth about training

The truth about training

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

'I wondered how one could impart training to grown men to not lie,' notes Keya Sarkar.

Nissan puts brakes on Evalia production

Nissan puts brakes on Evalia production

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

In the past six months, Nissan sold around 200 Evalias only

Govt now allows doorstep delivery of drugs

Govt now allows doorstep delivery of drugs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Medicines that fall under Schedule H category (class of prescription drugs) would be provided against a valid prescription that can be submitted either physically or over e-mail. Narcotics, psychotropics and controlled substances, though, cannot be delivered.

Life in virus-stricken 'ghost town' of China's Wuhan

Life in virus-stricken 'ghost town' of China's Wuhan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus, first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan, in Hubei province, has led to massive efforts to quarantine major cities and halt the spread. As of Thursday, the nationwide death toll from China's novel coronavirus epidemic has jumped to 170 with 38 more fatalities while confirming more than 1,700 new infections. Since then, it has been described as a "ghost town" with residents staying home, cars banned from the roads and store shelves emptied of masks, disinfectants and even full body suits. Here are some scenes from Wuhan, the epicentre of the virus outbreak.

Massive search on after IAF's AN-32 aircraft goes missing

Massive search on after IAF's AN-32 aircraft goes missing

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

5 planes and 13 ships are out trying to track the aircraft, which was carrying 29 people on board.

Review: Transporter Refueled: Steer clear of this mechanical junk!

Review: Transporter Refueled: Steer clear of this mechanical junk!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

It's mostly a shabby hand-me-down, a moronic piece of filmmaking that fails to deliver on any front, says Sukanya Verma.

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

Rediff.com8 May 2021

With Tamil Nadu witnessing a sharp increase in the covid-19 cases, the government on Saturday announced clamping a two-week 'total lockdown' across the state to curb the spread of the pandemic.

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

"We have decided to add new features to our convoy movement to and from Kashmir," CRPF Director General R R Bhatnagar said.

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Rakesh Kaul, CDO, Edelweiss General Insurance, answers your health insurance queries.

Now, pay more for your mobile, hotel, credit card bills :-(

Now, pay more for your mobile, hotel, credit card bills :-(

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Because from June 1, 2015, you will have to fork out 14 per cent service tax instead of 12.36 per cent

Why gifts from abroad are no more a good idea

Why gifts from abroad are no more a good idea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

The government can argue the change targets only those residing abroad but the fact remains that it does affect the kin and friends in India of non-residents.

Ola, Uber score 0 in gig worker rankings

Ola, Uber score 0 in gig worker rankings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Fairwork focuses on five principles of fair gig work: Fair pay, fair conditions, fair contracts, fair management, and fair representation.

The TOP job trends in India

The TOP job trends in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Hiring for management professionals with greater than 16 years of experience witnessed a spike of 66% compared to last year.

Traders seek Army's help to distribute medicines

Traders seek Army's help to distribute medicines

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The situation is severe in North India as most of the logistics operation was manned by migrant labourers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The problem with manpower is not only in courier and delivery services, but also at a shop level.

A Father's Long Wait For His Son's Shaurya Chakra

A Father's Long Wait For His Son's Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The medal was parcelled to his home. He sent it back. 'It should be conferred at the ceremonial function at Rashtrapati Bhavan.'

Job postings dip 3% sequentially in April as 2nd COVID wave hits India

Job postings dip 3% sequentially in April as 2nd COVID wave hits India

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Job postings activity in April witnessed 3 per cent decline sequentially as the country is hit with the second wave of the pandemic leading to lockdowns, according to a report. The data indicates that the employment index saw a decline in job posting activity in April compared to March, by 3 per cent, according to the Monster Employment Index. The overall job postings also witnessed a decline of 4 per cent year-on-year as of April 2021, compared to April 2020.

Lockdown 3.0: What's open and what's closed

Lockdown 3.0: What's open and what's closed

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Centre has announced an extension for two more weeks in the nationwide lockdown. However, several relaxations will be allowed as per zones.

Beleaguered Elbee faces staff exodus

Beleaguered Elbee faces staff exodus

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

India may highlight Pak's inaction on terror at FATF meet

India may highlight Pak's inaction on terror at FATF meet

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Pakistan is yet to comply with 13 conditions out of the 27-point Action Plan of the FATF including curbing terror financing, enforcement of the laws against the proscribed organisations and improving the legal systems.

India makes investment in retail attractive, raises FDI caps

India makes investment in retail attractive, raises FDI caps

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

India's plans to relax foreign direct investment (FDI) rules across a broad spectrum of industries have received the final approval from the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA).

'My first salary made me financially independent'

'My first salary made me financially independent'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rediff readers share their interesting stories about the first salary and what it taught them.

Construction sector may produce big winners

Construction sector may produce big winners

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

If the government delivers its election promises, then activity in the industry should increase.

When EATING Gave Nimrat SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

When EATING Gave Nimrat SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'I am greedy to have my eggs in different baskets.'

Complaints rise exposing the ugly side of online shopping

Complaints rise exposing the ugly side of online shopping

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

A soap bar got delivered instead of a mobile phone to a buyer, defective Diwali lights were couriered to another and fake items were dispatched in yet another case.

Govt panel for hiking FDI limits in defence, retail, telecom

Govt panel for hiking FDI limits in defence, retail, telecom

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

A government panel on Tuesday proposed raising foreign investment limits in sectors like defence, multi-brand retail and telecommunications, to spur investment in the country and tide over the Current Account Deficit woes.

This is how Swiss banks plan to woo rich clients

This is how Swiss banks plan to woo rich clients

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

As hundreds of world's rich congregate for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, many of them have also scheduled meetings with Swiss bankers to devise new strategy for their hidden wealth.

How I became a Wedding Manager

How I became a Wedding Manager

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Weddings make you wish you had a hundred hands instead of a brain that feels like a sponge attached to 10 different heads being pulled in different directions, says Kishore Singh.