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New worries for banks

New worries for banks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Delays in returning money for disputed transactions have also come under RBI's scanner.

CBI arrests 2 top officers for graft

CBI arrests 2 top officers for graft

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

B L Agrawal, a principal secretary in the Chhattisgarh government, was arrested for allegedly bribing people to help him wriggle out of corruption cases pending against him, while J P Singh, a former joint director of in Enforcement Directorate, was held for accepting illegal gratification to favour the accused in the Indian Premiere League betting scam.

Wipro's deploys 'soft robots' to manage helpdesk, recruitment

Wipro's deploys 'soft robots' to manage helpdesk, recruitment

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Wipro is using this in-house innovation to automate internal functions such as helpdesk management

Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians

Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The biggest attractions of the phone are the Sunlight Display and virtual IVR.

Consumer is king, why can't Uber and Ola give discounts, asks Delhi HC

Consumer is king, why can't Uber and Ola give discounts, asks Delhi HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

"This court cannot say that less charges should not be levied by them. After all, the consumers should be benefited. Court cannot exercise this power," it said.

LPG users' cash subsidy scheme may be reinstated

LPG users' cash subsidy scheme may be reinstated

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG scheme was rolled out in 291 districts from June 1, 2013 in six phases to do away with the practice of selling the fuel at below cost rates.

IndiGo bars woman in 'short dress' from boarding flight

IndiGo bars woman in 'short dress' from boarding flight

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The woman, who was wearing a dress, missed her flight, though she was accommodated on a later flight after she reportedly changed into trousers.

Instant triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha

Instant triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The law minister said 20 Muslim countries in the world, including Pakistan and Malaysia, have banned the triple talaq. "Why can't a secular India do it?" he asked.

Smriti Irani spots camera hidden in changing room!

Smriti Irani spots camera hidden in changing room!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Trying on clothes at an outlet of a reputed garment brand at Candolim village near Panaji, a vigilant Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday spotted a hidden camera positioned to record inside the small room, raising an alarm after which Goa Police registered a case against the staff for voyeurism.

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sharmila Nair's campaign '18 Shades of Black' is inspiring Indian women to talk about the restrictions they faced while growing up and encouraging people to find solutions.

5 ways to avoid credit card frauds

5 ways to avoid credit card frauds

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Whether it is the virtual world or the physical one using your credit card with a few precautions go a long way in keeping it safe. Be cautious and do not become a statistic in the growing credit card fraud!

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.

'Most Indian promoters don't want to default'

'Most Indian promoters don't want to default'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

StanChart India CEO Zarin Daruwala is building a culture of 'celebrating liabilities,' the tough negotiator tells Niraj Bhatt and Anup Roy over lunch.

Navinder Sarao never drove a car or wore fancy clothes: Neighbours

Navinder Sarao never drove a car or wore fancy clothes: Neighbours

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Sarao was described as a fun guy, outgoing and talkative by other members of the tight knit South Asian community.

Five tips to bear in mind before approaching a consumer court

Five tips to bear in mind before approaching a consumer court

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Without proper files, approaching the court isn't quite helpful.

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Under attack from the opposition over his luxurious watch, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah on Thursday said he would declare it as a state asset and hand it over to the government.

Uber v Ola: How fight for Indian taxi market ended up in court

Uber v Ola: How fight for Indian taxi market ended up in court

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Uber is suing Ola for $7.5 million to compensate for lost revenue and goodwill, alleging the Indian market leader created about 94,000 fake user accounts with the ride-hailing service and used them to make more than 405,000 false bookings

Why the gold monetisation scheme is yet to take off

Why the gold monetisation scheme is yet to take off

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Only three or four tonnes is estimated to have been mobilised under the scheme.

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

A combination of externalities such as global trade wars and slowing growth, continuing glitches in accessing offsets under the GST regime, which has created a liquidity crunch for smaller exporters, and the growing competitiveness of smaller countries are causing the slowdown.

Lizard in flyer's meal? Air India says 'mischievous propaganda'

Lizard in flyer's meal? Air India says 'mischievous propaganda'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

A picture of a lizard in the meal tray of a flyer purportedly on one of Air India's flights has gone viral on social media leaving the civil aviation minister fuming.

She was grilled for reading book about Syrian art on plane

She was grilled for reading book about Syrian art on plane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A newly-wed British Muslim woman was detained by airport police in the UK after cabin crew reported her reading a book on Syrian art on her honeymoon flight.

This mutual fund can make your parents rich

This mutual fund can make your parents rich

Rediff.com25 May 2017

UTI Mutual Fund has launched UTI-FAMILY (that allows investors to buy mutual fund units in their name, but the returns go straight to a parent's bank account.

Facing procedural problems with your investments? Here's help!

Facing procedural problems with your investments? Here's help!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Many people struggle to claim or liquidate investments and insurance policies due to procedural issues.

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

At ATMs, as a step to avoid getting Rs 2,000 notes, people are withdrawing Rs 1,900 in Rs 100 notes and then putting another request for the balance Rs 600, so that they remain within the limit of Rs 2,500 per day of withdrawal.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod missing from British Airways flight

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod missing from British Airways flight

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Indian classical musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod, which he has been playing for the last 45 years, has gone missing while he was returning to Delhi from London by a British Airways flight.

He is trying to turn Air India around

He is trying to turn Air India around

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'It is not as bad an airline as it is made out to be: We serve wonderful food, the leg space is more, our cabin crew is warm and friendly.' 'The customer needs to be apprised of these things.'

Compat rejects DLF plea; upholds Rs 630 cr penalty

Compat rejects DLF plea; upholds Rs 630 cr penalty

Rediff.com19 May 2014

In a setback to DLF, the competition Appellate Tribunal on Monday upheld the CCI order imposing Rs 630 crore penalty on the realty major for unfair business practices.

Court rules Sterlite copper smelter can stay open

Court rules Sterlite copper smelter can stay open

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

But the company should take extra steps to prevent pollution.

10 ways train travel will be a pleasant experience

10 ways train travel will be a pleasant experience

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said that the common people have always been the focus of all initiatives by the Indian Railways.

'Universities have become vacuum cleaners'

'Universities have become vacuum cleaners'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'They suck talent and dump elsewhere,' says ZohO founder Sridhar Vembu.

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Temperatures have soared to 50.3 degrees Celsius, but no deaths from the heat have been reported from Churu.

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The Maybach S650's focus on luxury would make a private jet's interiors appear pedestrian, says Pavan Lall. Does it mean it has no room for improvement?

Rs 3.45-cr Ferrari California T returns to India

Rs 3.45-cr Ferrari California T returns to India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Ferrari launched four other models -- 488GTB, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale and F12 Berlinetta.

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'If you allow Walmart to operate in India, our manufacturing will finish completely.' 'What will happen to Narendra D Modi's dream then? There will be no Make in India.'

Bank FD scam gets bigger, 9 FIRs filed

Bank FD scam gets bigger, 9 FIRs filed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Total scam in collusion with middlemen is estimated at over Rs 700 crore. Probe is on in 10 more cases.

'Don't we have any value as human beings?'

'Don't we have any value as human beings?'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'Haven't you heard of the magical EVM machines? They can negate all our votes.' 'There is no hope. Modi is India's Putin.'

Volkswagen ex-boss investigated over fraud allegations

Volkswagen ex-boss investigated over fraud allegations

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

German prosecutors launched an investigation on Monday into fraud allegations against former Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn.

Investors beware: Watch out for what your broker is up to

Investors beware: Watch out for what your broker is up to

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

At the time of filling the KYC (Know Your Customer) documents (when joining), do not sign wherever you are asked to. In particular, look closely at the power of attorney (PoA) section, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

Wanted: Whistle-blower specialists to expose malpractices

Wanted: Whistle-blower specialists to expose malpractices

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

A mechanism on whistle blowing is mandated from October and third-party entities managing such services give staffers far more confidence to blow the lid on wrongdoing.

Mis-selling: How buyers can protect themselves

Mis-selling: How buyers can protect themselves

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

While regulators are trying to do their bit, the onus is on you to prove it.