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'Absolutely illegal' for khap panchayats to stall marriage of two adults: SC

'Absolutely illegal' for khap panchayats to stall marriage of two adults: SC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

It's a relief for inter-faith or inter-caste couples who often face threat to their lives due to their relationship

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

Rediff.com5 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

HSBC under lens for hiring candidates linked to govt officials

HSBC under lens for hiring candidates linked to govt officials

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Facing black money investigations in India and several other countries, global banking giant HSBC on Monday said it is also being probed in the US for hiring candidates related to government officials in Asia Pacific.

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The guidance is certain to cause severe anxiety and uncertainty for the hundreds of thousands of international students who are studying in the country and for those who were preparing to arrive in the US to begin their education when the new academic session begins in September.

The billion-dollar question before Vodafone Group

The billion-dollar question before Vodafone Group

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Based on Statista data for 2019, Vodafone has 17.2 million subscribers in the UK, 29.5 million in Germany, and over 13.7 million in Spain. Without Voda Idea, the Group will become smaller than Airtel and Jio.

How Eureka Forbes remains relevant 25 years on

How Eureka Forbes remains relevant 25 years on

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The company behind brands like Aquaguard focuses on technology to differentiate brand, rethinks communication strategy.

Saab eyes make in India route for short-range missiles

Saab eyes make in India route for short-range missiles

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India is looking for a VSHORAD system to replace its ageing system from Russia and would be sourcing more than 5000 missiles and 1200 launchers.

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Bill provides comprehensive legislation to prohibit unregulated deposits, with punishment for those promoting such schemes or defaulting on repayment.

Why linking loans to external benchmark won't be easy for banks

Why linking loans to external benchmark won't be easy for banks

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Senior bankers are trying to impress upon the central bank that the shift to external benchmark-linked lending be postponed to April 1, 2020.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus

Review: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Is the phone worth its hefty price tag? Khalid Anzar has the answer.

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Union Cabinet will soon take a call on setting up Railway Development Authority of India, an independent regulator, which will decide on passenger and freight rates

Additional security features for ATM cards soon

Additional security features for ATM cards soon

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Cyber crime wing has been receiving 4-5 complaints every day involving impersonation

SC to hear plea for full insurance of all bank deposits

SC to hear plea for full insurance of all bank deposits

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The plea, filed by Delhi-based Bejon Kumar Misra, said the Centre and RBI should be directed to ensure complete insulation and insurance of the hard-earned deposited money of people in various co-operative banks, including nationalised banks, by enacting an appropriate measure of 100 per cent insurance coverage towards the deposited amount.

Coronavirus: Chinese wrestlers denied visas for Asian C'Ships in Delhi

Coronavirus: Chinese wrestlers denied visas for Asian C'Ships in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

China's wrestlers will not be taking part in the Asian Championships beginning in New Delhi on Tuesday as they have not been granted visas by the government due to the novel coronavirus outbreak there, a top official of the national federation said on Monday. Wrestling Federation of India assistant secretary Vinod Tomar said that the government has denied visas to the 40-strong Chinese contingent.

Let me pass: Migrant mom begs soldier to let her enter US

Let me pass: Migrant mom begs soldier to let her enter US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The image captured by Reuters photographer Jose Luis Gonzalez on Monday shows the horrible plight of this mother and son who had travelled some 2,410 kilometre from their home country of Guatemala to the border city of Ciudad Juarez, only to be stopped mere feet from the United States.

By end 2017, Google to have its India Cloud Region in Mumbai

By end 2017, Google to have its India Cloud Region in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

It will compete with rivals Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure

Chaos as liquor shops open after 40 days -- and some close again

Chaos as liquor shops open after 40 days -- and some close again

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Liquor shops reopened across the country in the non-containment zones after 40 days from Monday with people queuing up in large numbers, giving social distancing norms a toss at some places.

Sabyasachi first Indian to win National Intellectual Property Award 2018

Sabyasachi first Indian to win National Intellectual Property Award 2018

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Sabyasachi Couture is recognised for its contribution to the design industry.

CBI summons ex-Kolkata police chief on Monday

CBI summons ex-Kolkata police chief on Monday

Rediff.com26 May 2019

All airports and immigration authorities have been alerted by the CBI this week to prevent him from leaving the country and intimate the agency on any possible move, they said.

Bitcoin investors, exercise caution

Bitcoin investors, exercise caution

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Limit your investment in cryptocurrencies and make sure you have current holdings in your own custody until regulatory cloud blows over, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

India Inc red-flags exodus of workers to government

India Inc red-flags exodus of workers to government

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

16 national and regional industry bodies and sectoral business lobbies video-conferenced with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday and raised key concerns facing Indian industry in the wake of the 21-day lockdown over coronavirus.

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Almost 40 per cent of a durable company's sales are achieved during the festival season

iPhone privacy: Apple grapples with internal conflicts

iPhone privacy: Apple grapples with internal conflicts

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Apple is loathe to use customer data to deliver targeted advertising.

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The protection to the driver's chest due to high chest compression was poor and the passenger's chest received weak protection

Unlock 1: 3 challenges facing India

Unlock 1: 3 challenges facing India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'When the lockdown grounded a billion people, nothing had been planned well: Testing, masks, face shields, protective gear, medical equipment, contact tracing ... nothing.' 'Before COVID, if you didn't know that the state had neither the money, nor the intent, nor the capacity to govern wisely and humanely, you were simply blind.' 'After COVID, if we continue to look to the State, look forward to a financial package or ask "What is the government doing" when faced with a calamity, the joke is on us, says Debashis Basu.

RBI bans 0% interest rate scheme for buying goods

RBI bans 0% interest rate scheme for buying goods

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The RBI on Wednesday banned zero per cent interest rate scheme for purchase of consumer goods, a move intended to protect customers but may dampen the festive spirit.

Affected by Karvy crisis? Read this

Affected by Karvy crisis? Read this

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

In case of any grievance, file a complaint with Sebi on its SCORES (Sebi Complaints Redress System) web site, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Trai mulls monitoring system for grievances

Trai mulls monitoring system for grievances

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

At present, there is no such system to know if the customer's complaint has been addressed or not, if not why, once a user lodges complaint with a service provider on any issues ranging from billing to quality of service. It is left to the telcos to look at complaints and act on it and sometimes there are long-pending complaints which go unadressed for a long time or not looked into at all and the customers become helpless and stop pursuing the solution.

SBI Life Insurance launches Shubh Nivesh

SBI Life Insurance launches Shubh Nivesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

SBI Life Insurance has launched SBI Life Shubh Nivesh, a traditional savings plan with an option of whole life cover.

Study Abroad: How to have a stress-free immigration

Study Abroad: How to have a stress-free immigration

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Apart from answering all these questions confidently, it is suggested that you keep all the relevant documents along with tickets and passport handy.

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

He will call for 'an end to the politics of resistance and retribution', a senior aide said.

Banks to face RBI heat for not passing on base rate cut benefit

Banks to face RBI heat for not passing on base rate cut benefit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Central bank sees action as discriminatory, unfair

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Deputy US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen on Wednesday announced that three indictments have been unsealed in the matter that collectively charge five Chinese nationals with computer hacking and charge two Malaysian nationals with helping some of those hackers target victims and sell the fruits of their crime.

Reliance Jewels offers special bonus this Akshaya Thrithiya

Reliance Jewels offers special bonus this Akshaya Thrithiya

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Reliance Jewels is offering double gold rate protection for Akshaya Thrithiya.

PM takes a tank ride, distributes sweets during Diwali visit with troops

PM takes a tank ride, distributes sweets during Diwali visit with troops

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

"Saluting your valour, 130 crore countrymen of India are standing firm with you today. Today every Indian is proud of the strength and bravery of his soldiers. They are proud of your invincibility," said PM Modi.

Maharashtra allows hotels to reopen from July 8

Maharashtra allows hotels to reopen from July 8

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The hotels in shopping malls, however, will not be allowed to reopen.

How to lodge a complaint against your bank

How to lodge a complaint against your bank

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

A five-point guide to redress your banking woes

The Puzzle of the GST Windfall in March

The Puzzle of the GST Windfall in March

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Any judgement on whether the March numbers reflect sustainable growth in GST collection should ideally await the numbers that will be out in May, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Facebook shared data with Samsung, Apple and others: Report

Facebook shared data with Samsung, Apple and others: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

FB gave these companies access to information of users and even their friends.

Soon, option to pay home loan EMIs for 30 years

Soon, option to pay home loan EMIs for 30 years

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

RBI committee nudges banks for long-term fixed loan product.