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The case that will make builders more accountable

The case that will make builders more accountable

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Karan Choudhury reports on the implications of the strict Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act and the prosecution of Unitech MDs, Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra, in an alleged fraud case.

Sitharaman to meet heads of PSBs on Saturday

Sitharaman to meet heads of PSBs on Saturday

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The finance minister's meeting with chief executives and managing directors of banks ahead of the Union Budget assumes significance in view of the critical role the banking sector plays in boosting consumer demand across sectors.

101 kg heroin, 500 cartridges seized from train from Pak

101 kg heroin, 500 cartridges seized from train from Pak

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

In a major haul, 101 kg of heroin worth Rs 505 crore in the international market was seized on Monday during a search operation in Amritsar in a goods train that came from Pakistan.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

10 laws that changed how India does business

10 laws that changed how India does business

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Experts consider Sebi's takeover code in its present form to be on a par with any foreign code governing public mergers and acquisitions.

Vanita Gupta becomes 1st Indian-American to be US associate attorney general

Vanita Gupta becomes 1st Indian-American to be US associate attorney general

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

From 2014 to 2017, Gupta served as the assistant attorney general for civil rights under President Barack Obama, where she advanced criminal justice reform, prosecuted hate crimes, protected voting rights and fought against discrimination.

1% GST in cash: FinMin clarifies on why it was necessary

1% GST in cash: FinMin clarifies on why it was necessary

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

This provision is a very smart rule against fraudster and would not affect any genuine business entities or Ease of Doing Business in any manner, said a source.

Mandatory rules that e-retailers will have to follow from this week

Mandatory rules that e-retailers will have to follow from this week

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Among other things, the e-commerce players will have to display the total 'price' of goods and services offered for sale, mention the 'expiry date' of goods and the 'country of origin' of goods and services.

UIDAI clears the air on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts

UIDAI clears the air on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The Aadhaar-enabled payment system, or AEPS, allows consumers who don't have smartphones or debit cards to perform basic banking transactions like cash deposit, cash withdrawal, intrabank or interbank fund transfer, balance enquiry and obtaining a mini statement through biometric authentication at micro-ATMs.

7 SMART tips to work from home the right away

7 SMART tips to work from home the right away

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Use your time to read relevant newspapers, watch business channels, listen to podcasts or watch TEDx talks on your favourite topics, suggests Shital Kakkar Mehta.

Challenges aplenty for Sikka at Infosys: Analysts

Challenges aplenty for Sikka at Infosys: Analysts

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The new CEO will have to move very quickly to first calm the three key stakeholders, employees, customers and the investors: Gartner

SC rejects plea to stay sale of electoral bonds ahead of state polls

SC rejects plea to stay sale of electoral bonds ahead of state polls

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking stay on further sale of electoral bonds ahead of assembly elections.

How scammers cheat online shoppers

How scammers cheat online shoppers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.

'Essential goods' classification puts e-commerce cos in a tizzy

'Essential goods' classification puts e-commerce cos in a tizzy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'It is unclear whether clothing or home items qualify as essential items. A lot of professionals are working from home, and they need electronics for their productivity. Does this qualify as essential?'

Unfazed by Covid onslaught, brokerages eye up to 50% upside in IRCTC

Unfazed by Covid onslaught, brokerages eye up to 50% upside in IRCTC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The stock, which is a play on the growth story of Indian Railways, has corrected 15 per cent from its 52-week high level of Rs 2,072.95 scaled on March 9. Yet, this has not deterred brokerages from holding a bullish view on the stock.

Saddled with unsolicited loans, cards? Here's help!

Saddled with unsolicited loans, cards? Here's help!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

In July 2013, RBI warned banks against sending unsolicited cards.

Few benefits you will derive from reforms in the insurance sector

Few benefits you will derive from reforms in the insurance sector

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Till June-end alone, insurance regulator is expected to bring about more than half a dozen reforms that will have a significant impact on the customer.

Demonetisation: Can the Supreme Court intervene?

Demonetisation: Can the Supreme Court intervene?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

It has always been accepted in various apex court rulings that economic policy is not justiciable. It can intervene only if the legislation is seen to violate fundamental rights says Sukumar Mukhopadhyay.

Govt will leave no stone unturned to make India preferred global investment destination: PM

Govt will leave no stone unturned to make India preferred global investment destination: PM

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pitched India as the most attractive investment destination for those looking to invest in urbanisation, mobility, innovation and sustainable solutions. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, he said India and some African nations will witness the biggest wave of urbanisation over the next two decades. The post pandemic world has to be rebuilt around people and cities will have to be made more liveable, he said adding post-Covid restart will not be possible without a reset of mindset, process and practices.

Are consumers always kings?

Are consumers always kings?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Goods and services provided without any consideration are out of ambit of Consumer Protection Act; investors, too, cannot approach a forum. Tinesh Bhasin reports

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Xi Jinping is winning the war without firing a shot in Sri Lanka, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Mobile Internet remains suspended in parts of UP; restored in Assam

Mobile Internet remains suspended in parts of UP; restored in Assam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Text messaging services of all telecom operators also remained suspended in Lucknow and some other parts of UP. In Assam, services were restored 10 days after being banned.

Shopping 3.0 is here

Shopping 3.0 is here

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Turbocharged with technology is becoming the Holy Grail of retail.

ASK ANIL: 'Do I have to pay tax on EPF interest?'

ASK ANIL: 'Do I have to pay tax on EPF interest?'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

To young professionals I would say, work hard, play hard and not be constrained by fads like WLB, says Sudhir Bisht.

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