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Buying a used car? Read this

Buying a used car? Read this

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Buying a used vehicle is a lot more complicated. Not only do you have to worry about its condition, you also have to think about whether the price you are offering is anywhere close to its true value, reveals Sanjay Kumar Singh.

'We need to vaccinate at least 70% of the population'

'We need to vaccinate at least 70% of the population'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'There is a Covid vaccine-mania that is happening in the world now and the vaccine makers are using this mania for their own gains'

The young rule the world!

The young rule the world!

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Grey hair and seniority are no longer criterion to rule countries; the latest in the growing list of young leaders is British Prime Minister David Cameron.

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The company's H-1B petition on behalf of Anisetty was denied on the sole ground that the job offered to him did not qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation.

China's Brahmaputra dam: How India will respond

China's Brahmaputra dam: How India will respond

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'India is planning to construct a multipurpose reservoir.' 'It will be a 10,000 MW hydropower project to offset the impact of the hydropower project by China.'

Govt puts UPA's low-cost airport project on hold

Govt puts UPA's low-cost airport project on hold

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Some have welcomed this shift in the government's stance.

Sad for Dharamsala, Eden Gardens ready to host the Indo-Pak tie: Ganguly

Sad for Dharamsala, Eden Gardens ready to host the Indo-Pak tie: Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'We are thankful to BCCI for awarding this match to us. Criterion was Eden Gardens. It's historical. We are one of the best grounds in the world and it's looking outstanding'

Gaming review: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Gaming review: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The Need for Speed series has been in the doldrums for years, only slightly managing to claw its way out with Shift last year. With Hot Pursuit it has got the desperately-needed reboot.

Rahul Gandhi steals the show in Ambedkarnagar

Rahul Gandhi steals the show in Ambedkarnagar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

If sheer attendance at their respective rallies were to be the criterion, Rahul Gandhi clearly stole the show over the Bahujan Samaj Party in Ambedkarnagar.

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Is the RBI unable to accept with grace that beyond 55, one can have the ability to head the compliance functions in a bank, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Eight Indian-Americans win highest congressional honour for youth

Eight Indian-Americans win highest congressional honour for youth

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Eight Indian-Americans won the prestigious Congressional Award program for the American youth in 2009.

Govt in favour of more banks

Govt in favour of more banks

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

In line with the Reserve Bank's plans to open up the banking sector, the government today said that it was in favour of more banks coming up in the country, although the granting of new licences should be linked to the criterion of having branches in un-banked areas.

Join rediff.com's campaign against caste in census

Join rediff.com's campaign against caste in census

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Let us do our bit for abolishing caste from our midst!

Should caste-based census be allowed? Tell us!

Should caste-based census be allowed? Tell us!

Rediff.com5 May 2010

What do you feel about the caste demand? How will its inclusion in the census impact the creation of a cohesive India which, 63 years after independence, is not yet a reality? Tell us!

'There are many more capable people for PM's post'

'There are many more capable people for PM's post'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi sought to make it loud and clear in Lucknow on Tuesday that the country's prime ministership was not his cup of tea, and that he was totally focused on rejuvenation of the Youth Congress and the National Students Union of India across the country.

7 point checklist for investing in real estate

7 point checklist for investing in real estate

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Investing requires discipline. One cannot blindly invest money without knowing what one is getting into. Investing into real estate is no different. Here is a checklist that you should use when evaluating your property investment.

Why Ayushman Bharat has tied up with Uber India

Why Ayushman Bharat has tied up with Uber India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Since its launch in September, Ayushman Bharat has issued 20 million cards and has set an ambitious target to hit another 30 million within the next three months.

Ten Indian classics craving digital restoration

Ten Indian classics craving digital restoration

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Here are ten films we don't get to see the way they deserve to be.

India and the economics of good intentions

India and the economics of good intentions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Good intentions are best left to political parties, governments and religious establishments, suggests T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Govt relaxes angel tax norms for startups

Govt relaxes angel tax norms for startups

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The government has decided to relax angel tax norms for startups, including increasing the investment limit to Rs 25 crore for availing income tax concessions.

Spectrum norms may be relaxed

Spectrum norms may be relaxed

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

The government may relax the Telecom Engineering Centre's recently finalised spectrum allocation criterion, the minimum subscriber limits that entitle mobile service operators to additional spectrum, radio frequencies that enable mobile communications.

All you NEED to know about JMET 09

All you NEED to know about JMET 09

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The test is the first step towards seeking admission to the post-graduate programmes in management offered by the six IITs and IISc Bangalore. Are you ready?

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'There is room for cautious optimism following the Harris anointment that America will return this year to more normal politics after the aberration of the Trump presidency,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Want US green card? Create 10 jobs there

Want US green card? Create 10 jobs there

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The important criterion that you will have to meet for this is that you have to be an investor in the American economy.

Poll diary: Will it be Diggy Raja for Varanasi?

Poll diary: Will it be Diggy Raja for Varanasi?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The Congress is searching high and low for a suitable candidate to take on Narendra Modi in the holy city. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com

Praful Patel questions barring PSUs from mega IAF tender

Praful Patel questions barring PSUs from mega IAF tender

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The deal is estimated to be worth Rs 12,000 crore.

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The EU ambassador to India hoped the principle of equality will be upheld in the CAB. He also said that Pak must take action against terror groups.

Karvy fiasco: How brokers exploited the loopholes

Karvy fiasco: How brokers exploited the loopholes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

What's required is proper implementation of the rules and better coordination between market intermediaries such as stock exchanges and clearing members who play a key role in monitoring brokerages.

MFs, life insurers eye pension business

MFs, life insurers eye pension business

Rediff.com27 Dec 2008

Most mutual fund players and life insurance companies are planning to bid for appointment as pension fund managers for all citizens after the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) today decided to seek expression of interest from prospective fund managers.

Sensex, Nifty stay afloat in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty stay afloat in volatile trade

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The NSE 50-share after moving between 10,309.85 and 10,261.50 on alternate bouts of selling and buying, finished at 10,298.75, with paltry gains of 15.15 points, or 0.15 per cent.

So what's a brand between friends?

So what's a brand between friends?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

MTNL will be one of the few big telecom companies in the world to allow competitors to offer their brand on its network.

OBC lawmakers reject SC's quota verdict

OBC lawmakers reject SC's quota verdict

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

The forum, which constitutes 40 OBC lawmakers, including Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss, Dausa MP Sachin Pilot and JD-U leader Sharad Yadav, termed the creamy layer criterion put forward by the Supreme Court as a 'conspiracy'.

Cellular cos move TDSAT against new policy

Cellular cos move TDSAT against new policy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

The petition filed by a host of GSM operators along with COAI also sought quashing of department of telecommunication's decision, dated October 19, to allow enhanced subscriber-linked criterion for spectrum allocation. They also sought non-implementation of these decisions terming them unfair, unjust, illegal, arbitrary and violative of level-playing field and principles of natural justice.

Should you invest in stocks now?

Should you invest in stocks now?

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Most people enter stock markets when it is time to exit. Now that the BSE Sensex has again climbed to near 12K levels should should you put your money into stocks? If yes, then how should go about it?

The man trying to keep Jazz alive in Kolkata

The man trying to keep Jazz alive in Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

A dedicated jazz club is just what Kolkata needed to get things going. And Skinny Mo's has announced its arrival to the enthusiastic city.

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Mostly, the relief, if needed, would be for housing loans where a person has lost a job and is unable to pay his EMI or there has been a temporary salary cut.'

High defaults in new vehicle loans

High defaults in new vehicle loans

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

The commercial vehicle loans that were extended recently have shown higher tendency for default than old advances, according to a study by rating agency Icra. The large number of borrowers is being brought into the fold in a segment that is growing fast (buoyant) and there is certain lowering of credit criterion (read laxity in lending norms).

Universal Basic Income? Telangana has the answer

Universal Basic Income? Telangana has the answer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Telangana's Rythu Bandhu policy is an embryonic UBI, or rather embryonic QUBI (a quasi-universal basic income, pronounced Kyoo-Bee). And it could potentially also be the future of agricultural policy in India, says Arvind Subramanian.

Tamil Nadu sans Amma: A state interrupted?

Tamil Nadu sans Amma: A state interrupted?

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Inaugurations and foundation-stone laying ceremonies might have been low-key but that doesn't mean Tamil Nadu stood still while J Jayalalithaa was out of office, Aditi Phadnis opines

Did Ranjan Gogoi forget his own words and conviction?

Did Ranjan Gogoi forget his own words and conviction?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'The Gogoi episode can lead to our evolving a rational way to get better people who will head our checks and balances of democracy,' says former Chief Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi.