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Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Pratham Barot, CEO and co-founder, Zell Education, explains how specialised courses in finance can help you earn a cushy six-figure salary.

Govt issues draft rules for private use of people's non-personal data

Govt issues draft rules for private use of people's non-personal data

Rediff.com28 May 2022

The draft policy proposes the launch of a non-personal data based India datasets program and addresses the methods and rules to ensure that non-personal and anonymised data from both government and private entities are safely accessible by the research and innovation ecosystem.

Rajan says RBI policy will now be inflation data-driven

Rajan says RBI policy will now be inflation data-driven

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

He also affirmed that over time, as the government finances improve, the SLR will be brought down further.

Saffron Surge: Who governs India's states?

Saffron Surge: Who governs India's states?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

A map depicting information on who is governing India's states

The Politics of Population

The Politics of Population

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

In the Interim Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that a high power committee would be set up to consider the challenges arising from 'fast population grown and demographic changes.' 'But who wants data? It pays to feed people's fears, insecurities and apprehensions. If such fears don't exist, they must be created,' her husband Parakala Prabhakar says in this fascinating excerpt from his book, The Crooked Timber of New India: Essays on a Republic in Crisis.

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Congress on Monday promised that a government led by it will conduct a nationwide caste census and implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies at the earliest, including adequate representation for women belonging to the OBC community.

Modern day slavery is real. How responsive are governments?

Modern day slavery is real. How responsive are governments?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The map shows the prevalence of modern day slavery across the world. The larger the circle, the greater is the prevalence of modern day slavery in a country

Salaries in India likely to increase by 10.3% in 2023: Survey

Salaries in India likely to increase by 10.3% in 2023: Survey

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Salaries in India are expected to increase by 10.3 per cent in 2023, highest among major world economies and Asian peers, according to Aon plc. In 2022, salaries in India witnessed an actual increase of 10.6 per cent in 2022. As per Aon plc's 28th Annual Salary Increase Survey in India, double-digit salary growth will continue in India despite economic volatility, largely as a response to high attrition rates.

'HDFC merger template for faster growth'

'HDFC merger template for faster growth'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'If we want faster growth and want greater flow of credit towards the private sector, it's important to have many more of such large entities.'

Are markets being 'blind' to inflation risks?

Are markets being 'blind' to inflation risks?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Elevated food price-led inflation could become a sore point for markets, which they seem to be ignoring at current levels, observe analysts. Retail inflation in India - as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) - came in at a three-month high of 6.52 per cent in January 2023, compared with 5.72 per cent in December and 5.88 per cent in November 2022. The inflation print for February, according to Madan Sabnavis, chief economist at Bank of Baroda, will be critical for the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee.

How water inequality governs drought-hit Maharashtra

How water inequality governs drought-hit Maharashtra

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Sugarcane, which is grown by no more than 1.1 million farmers, consumes 70 per cent of water available in Maharashtra for irrigation. In contrast, about 10 million jowar, pulses and oilseeds farmers get only 10 per cent of irrigation water, points out Abhishek Waghmare.

Give priority to citizens' ease of living: Modi to BJP CMs

Give priority to citizens' ease of living: Modi to BJP CMs

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states to carve a niche for their governments in some or other sector of governance and called for giving topmost priority to 'ease of living' of people.

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA's current chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football's grassroots programmes and talent development.

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

India tops the world with 11% of global deaths in road accidents while we have only 1% of the world's vehicles.

How Madhabi Puri Buch Is Changing Sebi

How Madhabi Puri Buch Is Changing Sebi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Industry players credit Sebi's first woman chairperson with putting special emphasis on cyber security, use of tech and data, areas where Sebi is trying to 'stay ahead of the curve'.

The 2019 Maharashtra elections sentiment meter

The 2019 Maharashtra elections sentiment meter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The Devendra Fadnavis-led government in the state is most likely to get another term.

When will COVID-19 end in India? Here's the answer

When will COVID-19 end in India? Here's the answer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

According to a study done by Singapore University of Technology and Design Data, coronavirus will 100 per cent end across the world on December 8.

TN house passes anti-NEET bill again, sent to governor for presidential assent

TN house passes anti-NEET bill again, sent to governor for presidential assent

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Tuesday once again adopted the anti-NEET Bill, returned days ago to the government by Governor RN Ravi, with the ruling Dravida Munentra Kazhagam and principal opposition All India Anna DK reaffirming their opposition to the test.

The 2019 Haryana election sentimeter is here

The 2019 Haryana election sentimeter is here

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Rediff Labs analysed the 2014 assembly election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2019 battle in Haryana.

Govt rejects possibility of undercounting Covid deaths

Govt rejects possibility of undercounting Covid deaths

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Given the robust and statute-based death registration system in India, while some cases could go undetected as per the principles of infectious disease and its management, missing out on the deaths is unlikely, the Union health ministry said.

How does YOUR city rank on cleanliness?

How does YOUR city rank on cleanliness?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The 'Swachch Sarvekshan-2016' survey, released by the Urban Development ministry recently, ranked Indian cities on the parameters of cleanliness and sanitation.

What transpired at RBI's monetary meet

What transpired at RBI's monetary meet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Uncertainty is emerging as the only certainty, said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das as he emphasised on continued policy support at the December MPC meet during which members expressed concerns over spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, as per the minutes of the rate-setting panel released on Wednesday. After three days of deliberations, the six members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on December 8 unanimously voted for status quo on policy rates for the ninth consecutive time. At the meeting, the RBI Governor said risks stalking the global economy have amplified with rapid spread of the virus mutations, including the Omicron variant, leading to countries scrambling for restrictions.

The 2017 Himachal Pradesh election sentiment meter

The 2017 Himachal Pradesh election sentiment meter

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

In the 2012 election, the Congress emerged as the largest party by winning 36 of the 68 constituencies.

Do you know how many Indians are jailed abroad?

Do you know how many Indians are jailed abroad?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A map showing the number of Indians lodged in jails around the world, based on information from the Ministry of External Affairs.

The 2018 Rajasthan election sentiment meter

The 2018 Rajasthan election sentiment meter

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Rediff Labs analysed the 2013 assembly election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2018 electoral battle.

UK PM confirms lockdown end on July 19, with warning pandemic not over

UK PM confirms lockdown end on July 19, with warning pandemic not over

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Addressing a virtual Downing Street press conference, Boris Johnson acknowledged the divided views on lifting all lockdown restrictions to declare that his update does not imply that the pandemic "is over".

Which state has the most reservations? Find out

Which state has the most reservations? Find out

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Click on the map to see the quantum of reservation across all our states.

6 jobs in demand in a post COVID-19 world

6 jobs in demand in a post COVID-19 world

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Ambrish Sinha, CEO, MeritTrac Services, identifies 6 future-ready skills that a post-COVID-19 workplace will require.

Chief ministers are top newsmakers in 5 poll-bound states

Chief ministers are top newsmakers in 5 poll-bound states

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Rediff Labs analyses who's been making the most buzz in the 5 poll-bound states.

Are digital transactions in India really safe?

Are digital transactions in India really safe?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Rediff labs team analyses the data from the National Crime Records Bureau on cyber crimes that have been reported across the country.

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'We are a country of amazing ability and the way we have responded to the pandemic is evidence.'

The 2017 Punjab election sentiment meter is here!

The 2017 Punjab election sentiment meter is here!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the 2012 assembly election results along with the 2014 Lok sabha results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2017 electoral battle.

The 2017 Manipur election sentiment meter

The 2017 Manipur election sentiment meter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the 2012 Manipur assembly election results and merged it with the 2014 Lok sabha election result to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2017 electoral battle.

Are there enough blood banks in your state?

Are there enough blood banks in your state?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

A map showing the number of blood banks per 1 crore population in each state of India.

The 2017 Uttarakhand election sentiment meter

The 2017 Uttarakhand election sentiment meter

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the 2012 Uttrakhand assembly election results merged with 2014 Lok sabha election result are to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2017 electoral battle.

Child labour: How effective has the ban been in India?

Child labour: How effective has the ban been in India?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Explore the interactive map above to see the working children per 1000 population and the percentage change over the period from 2001 to 2011.

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

To enable large-scale vaccine studies to take place across the UK, the aim is to get 500,000 people signed up by October, which is considered vital in the fight against coronavirus.

The 2017 UP election sentiment meter is here!

The 2017 UP election sentiment meter is here!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Rediff Labs uses a mathematic model to analyse the 2012 UP election results and develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2017 electoral battle.

The Goa assembly election 2017 sentiment meter

The Goa assembly election 2017 sentiment meter

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the 2012 Goa assembly election results and merged it with 2014 Lok sabha election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2017 electoral battle.

Mask use may prevent 2 lakh COVID deaths in India: Study

Mask use may prevent 2 lakh COVID deaths in India: Study

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The study highlights the critical need for people to comply with face mask use, social distancing, and other COVID-19 prevention guidelines as advised by the public health authorities.