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NSA Doval cancels China visit to deal with Pathankot attack

NSA Doval cancels China visit to deal with Pathankot attack

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Indian officials said Doval's visit will be rescheduled as he is preoccupied with the handling of the Pathankot incident.

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Striker Costa ends second spell at Atletico Madrid.

IIMs: 50% marks must for CAT

IIMs: 50% marks must for CAT

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

All the six IIMs in the country have taken the collective decision to fix the academic eligibility to take the Common Admission Test at 50 per cent in the Bachelor's exam, a top official said on Thursday.

'Hollow on specifics': Oppn tears into PM's address

'Hollow on specifics': Oppn tears into PM's address

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The Congress on Tuesday termed as rhetoric and hollow on specifics the prime minister's address to the nation, saying there was no mention of a financial package or concrete steps to revive the economy.

India's COVID-19 Crisis May Get Worse

India's COVID-19 Crisis May Get Worse

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'As people have moved from cities to small towns and villages, they have carried the infection into new territories.' 'Poor healthcare infrastructure in these places should be a big worry in the days to come.'

Gaining weight? Blame it on stressed marriage

Gaining weight? Blame it on stressed marriage

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The stress experienced by partners, and not the individual's stress, was associated with increased waist circumference, a new study has revealed.

No penalty if minimum balance not kept in dormant bank account

No penalty if minimum balance not kept in dormant bank account

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday asked banks not to levy penalties on customers who don't maintain a minimum balance in any inoperative account as part of a consumer protection initiative.

Cash crunch at banks continue

Cash crunch at banks continue

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

'If supply of cash is not sufficient from the RBI, it may create difficulty for both banks and people.'

I feel 'under-paid', jokes Rajan

I feel 'under-paid', jokes Rajan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

There is a sharp difference between the total remuneration paid at the public sector and private sector entities

What causes infertility in women?

What causes infertility in women?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Deepshikha Punj dispels the myths.

Not just selfies, your smartphone can now fight air pollution too

Not just selfies, your smartphone can now fight air pollution too

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Your smartphones could soon help you combat a deadly form of air pollution, thanks to a new low-cost and reliable method of detecting nitrogen dioxide.

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'China need not worry about a truly 'resurgent India'.' 'It's not going to happen.'

Jaitley vows corruption-free governance, reasonable tax rates

Jaitley vows corruption-free governance, reasonable tax rates

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Seeking investments to boost growth, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday vowed a corruption-free governance.

'Your job is not running away'

'Your job is not running away'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'Worse disasters -- both natural and man-made -- have come and gone in our country. We are here because our ancestors and we survived.'

Govt unveils draft e-commerce norms

Govt unveils draft e-commerce norms

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Among key guidelines, the e-commerce companies will also be required to ensure that personally identifiable information of customers are protected.

India falls off top 5 promising markets list, at 6th spot

India falls off top 5 promising markets list, at 6th spot

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

A significant 71 per cent of India's CEOs are very confident of their companies' growth in the next 12 months, a 7-point increase over last year's and 33 points above this year's global average (38 per cent).

Farmers' protest: Govt says ready to discuss its proposals

Farmers' protest: Govt says ready to discuss its proposals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

As the issue remained deadlocked with both sides sticking to their respective positions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while laying the foundation stone for a new Parliament building, invoked Guru Nanak to underscore the importance of dialogue and noted that the Sikh Guru had said that interaction should continue till eternity.

CWC resolves to go in for tie-ups

CWC resolves to go in for tie-ups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Be warned! Dark economic times ahead!

Be warned! Dark economic times ahead!

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Two consecutive quarters of negative growth are the technical definition of an economic recession, and for the first time in this generation's memory, we may be staring at one,' observes Aakar Patel.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

How those who can't afford masks are dealing with Delhi's toxic air

How those who can't afford masks are dealing with Delhi's toxic air

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Rickshaw pullers and construction workers are the worst hit.

Indian urbanisation 'messy', reforms needed: World Bank

Indian urbanisation 'messy', reforms needed: World Bank

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

World Bank report on Thursday called for initiatives at the policy and institutional level to tap the economic potential it offers.

The girl who lost Dangal, but found Aashram

The girl who lost Dangal, but found Aashram

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'Bobby Deol has a child-like quality which makes you love him instantly.'

Why Sindhu, Saina are training at separate academies

Why Sindhu, Saina are training at separate academies

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu are training at separate academies of national coach Pullela Gopichand ever since their epic Commonwealth Games summit clash

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekar, CFA, country head-India, CFA Institute shared advice on how to crack the CFA exam.

Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The 27-year-old came into spotlight when he bowled the famous last over during that 2008 U-19 World Cup final against South Africa in Kuala Lumpur where Virat Kohli was leading the side.

UN chief asks nations to commit to Paris deal amid 'dramatic floods'

UN chief asks nations to commit to Paris deal amid 'dramatic floods'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

UNICEF estimates that almost 16 million children and their families are in urgent need of life-saving support. Since mid-August, there have been at least 1,288 reported deaths.

Govt taking all measures to prevent spread of coronavirus: Vardhan

Govt taking all measures to prevent spread of coronavirus: Vardhan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Making a statement on the situation after cases of coronavirus surfaced, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the government is taking all necessary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

India's First Surgical Strike

India's First Surgical Strike

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Shastri told General Chaudhuri, 'I want to reach Lahore before they enter Kashmir'.' 'Today, many regard this initiative of Shastri as the first surgical strike.' A revealing excerpt from Dr Sandeep Shastri's Lal Bahadur Shastri: Politics And Beyond.

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Mostly, the relief, if needed, would be for housing loans where a person has lost a job and is unable to pay his EMI or there has been a temporary salary cut.'

Pak's attempt to politicise Kashmir at UN failed: India

Pak's attempt to politicise Kashmir at UN failed: India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'The credibility of the messenger here is highly suspect. This is something which the global community is aware of'

Jan-Dhan not perfect, but its progress is laudable

Jan-Dhan not perfect, but its progress is laudable

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The government scheme has a long way to go before its ultimate goals of universal financial inclusion and financial literacy are achieved.

Despite hardships, rural India gives thumbs up to Modi govt on Covid

Despite hardships, rural India gives thumbs up to Modi govt on Covid

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

About 78 per cent respondents said they were also satisfied with the steps taken by their own state government, according to the findings of the survey.

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The actor, who has been catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping stranded labourers, has refuted reports of his political motivations and says his work with the migrants is because of his love for them.

Send all migrants home within 15 days: SC to Centre, states

Send all migrants home within 15 days: SC to Centre, states

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The top court also directed authorities to consider withdrawing all cases against migrant workers for alleged violation of lockdown norms under the Disaster Management Act.

IMF says India in midst of significant economic slowdown

IMF says India in midst of significant economic slowdown

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

IMF believes it is mostly cyclical, not structural, but because of the financial sector issues, recovery will be not be quick. IMF said, it saw an opportunity with the strong mandate of the new government to reinvigorate the reform agenda to boost inclusive and sustainable growth.

China assures new Brahmaputra dam will have no impact on India

China assures new Brahmaputra dam will have no impact on India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

"The reservoir capacity of the project is less than 0.02 per cent of the average annual runoff of the Yarlung Zangbo-Brahmaputra. It cannot have an adverse impact on the downstream," Chinese foreign ministry said to a question on concerns over the dam.

Nirmalaji, the defence services need more money!

Nirmalaji, the defence services need more money!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The government must provide more funds to enable the armed forces to fight and win tomorrow's wars,' states Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'Another daughter has lost her life while awaiting justice'

'Another daughter has lost her life while awaiting justice'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Opposition political parties hit out at the UP government, questioning its seriousness in curbing crimes against women.

10 skills recruiters want in an ideal candidate

10 skills recruiters want in an ideal candidate

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The ideal employee will be the one who can learn to adapt to the changes in a short span of time and apply their technical skills and problem-solving ability to come up with creative solutions, says Anoop P Kudva.