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New emission norms may see Fiat driving out of India

New emission norms may see Fiat driving out of India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Despite the romance around the car and its early models, Fiat in India will also be remembered as a brand that frittered away the first mover advantage, says Shally Seth Mohile.

Why cows have become a problem in UP

Why cows have become a problem in UP

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Hordes of cows rampage through the fields, eating everything in sight. This is after the UP government banned slaughter of cattle. As a result, farmers whose cows become old and are a liability simply sets them loose.

'Health of its citizens is not a priority for the Indian State'

'Health of its citizens is not a priority for the Indian State'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

'Political elites need to feel that these are our children dying, that this is a crisis for us, a tragedy for our community, we must take immediate action to save the lives of our people.'

Why IL&FS crisis has made investors so nervous

Why IL&FS crisis has made investors so nervous

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Given that there are hundreds of players in the shadow banking space, it's hard to make a credible estimate of potential NPAs. That creates more scope for panic, says Devangshu Datta.

Bitter truth of India's sugar industry

Bitter truth of India's sugar industry

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Poor rain threatens recovery in production this season, sugar prices at three-month high

Will the funds for rural India reach the poor?

Will the funds for rural India reach the poor?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Sustained rural poverty can't be eradicated without capacity building.

DGCA grounds SpanAir and Business Jet India's planes

DGCA grounds SpanAir and Business Jet India's planes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

During the checks on the Cessna aircraft registered with Business Jets India, the DGCA found that the pilots in command did not have necessary training certificates.

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

For stressed loans, the need is to prevent disruption in cash flows from a systemic perspective, conserving employment and assets in untainted enterprises with the potential for recovery, says Shyam Ponappa.

How outsourcing raises US banks' operational risks

How outsourcing raises US banks' operational risks

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Many Indian companies provide outsourcing services to various American entities, including large banks and financial institutions.

5 simple ways to save tax and make money

5 simple ways to save tax and make money

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Did you know that you can get a tax benefit of up to Rs 50,000 under a health insurance policy?

Army finalises mega procurement plan to replace old weapons

Army finalises mega procurement plan to replace old weapons

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The broad process to acquire around 7 lakh rifles, 44,000 LMGs and nearly 44,600 carbines has been finalised.

Navy lacks institutional framework to deal with safety: CAG

Navy lacks institutional framework to deal with safety: CAG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The report said a dedicated organisation for dealing with safety issues awaits government's sanction.

Soon, it will be time to say: 'Bye Bye DGCA'

Soon, it will be time to say: 'Bye Bye DGCA'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The Civil Aviation Authority of India Bill 2013, which was introduced by Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal, would provide the CAA full operational and financial autonomy to regulate all issues concerning civil aviation safety and protect the interests of consumers in a fast-changing aviation scenario.

Modi @ 4: PM's dream of 'financial inclusion' takes shape

Modi @ 4: PM's dream of 'financial inclusion' takes shape

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Recently, the government announced yet another ambitious scheme aimed at providing health insurance to 50 crore individuals.

Inflation debate will not deter price stability goal

Inflation debate will not deter price stability goal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

While headline and core WPI are stuck in a disinflationary phase, the retail measure is inching north.

Military not getting its due share: Army chief

Military not getting its due share: Army chief

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Citing China's example, he said a powerful military will enhance India's strategic clout.

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The NCLT said the new board must hold its meeting by October 8 and come out with a road map before the next hearing on October 31

What do India's GDP numbers tell us?

What do India's GDP numbers tell us?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Private consumption is looking up and will get better as the full effect of the good monsoon is felt on rural income, and the effect of the payout from the Seventh Pay Commission is felt on urban income, say Anis Chakravarty & Rishi Shah.

CAG raps ISRO for extending 'undue benefit' to foreign firm

CAG raps ISRO for extending 'undue benefit' to foreign firm

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The Comptroller and Auditor General on Friday rapped space agency Indian Space Research Organisation for allowing a foreign private satellite service provider to park its satellite in an orbit slot meant for Indian satellites in violation of nation's SATCOM policy and extending "undue benefit" to a foreign firm.

RBI positive on meeting 6% inflation target by next year

RBI positive on meeting 6% inflation target by next year

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

CPI inflation will remain below the target of 6 per cent set for January 2016.

Investors hope for faster exits as tech majors go on shopping spree

Investors hope for faster exits as tech majors go on shopping spree

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The acquisition of ZipDial however has proven that even a proven business model could be an attraction point.

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'A key trend that one should expect to see is tonnes of failures.' 'Several blockchain-focused companies will fail.'

How GST refunds are being resolved

How GST refunds are being resolved

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

'So far, the government has sanctioned more than Rs 300 billion as GST refunds,' Ansh Bhargava and Aditya Singhania point out.

Sitharaman compliments Army for 'professional' handling of Doklam

Sitharaman compliments Army for 'professional' handling of Doklam

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Sitharaman said keeping morale of forces at the highest level was among the priorities of the government.

United Bank chief Archana Bhargave quits amid NPAs probe

United Bank chief Archana Bhargave quits amid NPAs probe

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

An administrative enquiry is under way to find out why United Bank's non-performing assets had been under-reported.

How GSAT-15 will help India's communications

How GSAT-15 will help India's communications

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The 'context' of the launch of GSAT-15 highlights that India has much ground to cover in the transponder arena while in satellite navigation arena ISRO's progress has been satisfactory, says Ajey Lele.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

Rural demand falls as ground reality far from rosy

Rural demand falls as ground reality far from rosy

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Analysts worry about possible loan waiver.

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

According to Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) list, which was updated on Tuesday, JuD and FIF were among 70 organisations proscribed by the ministry of Interior under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

Needed urgently: The Indian National Defence University

Needed urgently: The Indian National Defence University

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

'A veiled secret of India's defence and strategic culture is the lack of a serious interest in them by the political class. The Indian National Defence University would fill this void,' feels Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd).

Patna stampede was the result of collective failure, says probe team

Patna stampede was the result of collective failure, says probe team

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Lack of a detailed crowd management plan, poor civic amenities besides absence of district magistrates from duty were some reasons cited by the Bihar government probe panel for the October 3 stampede in the state capital in which 33 people were killed.

What you must know about Dementia

What you must know about Dementia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'Dementia is going to be a huge challenge for hospitals, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health workers and family members.'

This statue on Copenhagen streets highlights horror of human trafficking

This statue on Copenhagen streets highlights horror of human trafficking

Rediff.com17 May 2016

However, the voice of the poor victims of prostitution got drowned in the loud and flashy discourses on other mundane gender issues like child marriage, maternal health, water and sanitation, economic empowerment.

Why we should watch out for global market mood swings

Why we should watch out for global market mood swings

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A quick bounce back of the Chinese stocks looks improbable now.

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Indian Railways has to up investment to strengthen network just like China and Russia.

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Make in India alright but will it fetch jobs?

Make in India alright but will it fetch jobs?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A comprehensive solution involves a complete overhaul of our education and training model.

They quit high-paying jobs to become entrepreneurs

They quit high-paying jobs to become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

These four entrepreneurs are motivated by a passion to make a difference in the society.

'The scare caused by fiscal deficit numbers is quite wrong'

'The scare caused by fiscal deficit numbers is quite wrong'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

NITI Aayog vice chairperson Rajiv Kumar tells Indivjal Dhasmana that additional funds could be generated through divestment, and that the fiscal deficit should be widened while focusing on the revenue deficit.

The real work on GST begins now

The real work on GST begins now

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

It is far from clear that this GST will have the silver bullet effect that the "pure" GST would have provided, says Mihir S Sharma.