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The Huge Bihar Scam: Rs 1,000 crore and counting

The Huge Bihar Scam: Rs 1,000 crore and counting

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The scam has offered Lalu Prasad an opportunity to point fingers at Nitish Kumar and Sushil Kumar Modi.

Centre seeks Odisha's response on iron ore lease to Posco

Centre seeks Odisha's response on iron ore lease to Posco

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

The development comes in the wake of a high-level panel formed to address issues impeding mega projects in the steel sector, reviewing the stalled projects this month.

Here's how Micromax is taking on rivals

Here's how Micromax is taking on rivals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

A look at Canvas Nitro A310, and you could get a fair idea as to why Micromax's growth is not surprising.

ICICI Lombard under lens for alleged irregularities

ICICI Lombard under lens for alleged irregularities

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The vigilance department of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is looking into such complaints in Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana, Weather Insurance Scheme, Shetkari Apghati Durghatana Bima Yojana and Panjikrut Kishan Durghatana Bima Yojana, according to a letter written by IRDA to Finance Ministry on its ongoing probe.

Insurers set the ball rolling on foreign stake hike

Insurers set the ball rolling on foreign stake hike

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Bharti will move FIPB soon for increasing Axa's stake to 49%

How govt plans to curb domestic circulation of black money

How govt plans to curb domestic circulation of black money

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The Central Board of Direct Taxes is set to rationalise I-T rules.

8 promises Modi made on I-Day 2015: Some met, some are works-in-progress

8 promises Modi made on I-Day 2015: Some met, some are works-in-progress

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his third Independence Day speech on August 15, he is inviting ideas from citizens on issues he should speak on

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Indrani's words were quick, her hand gestures quicker. She kept pointing to certain paragraphs in their consent terms.

Sharing Salman Khan!

Sharing Salman Khan!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

PINK, Penaz Masani and a precious picture of Nirupa Roy in and as Superman, a low-down of Sukanya Verma's fully filmi week!

Tharoor grilled for 4 hours in Sunanda case

Tharoor grilled for 4 hours in Sunanda case

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Shashi Tharoor was intensely questioned on Monday night over two hours by a special team of the Delhi police on the circumstances leading to the mysterious death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar a year back and her spat with Pakistani journalist Mehr Tarar over her links with the Congress member of Parliament.

Fate of the new Insurance Bill remains uncertain

Fate of the new Insurance Bill remains uncertain

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The new Insurance Bill may take little time to see light of teh day.

Sheena Bora Trial: What accounts for Indrani, Peter bonhomie?

Sheena Bora Trial: What accounts for Indrani, Peter bonhomie?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Indrani and Peter Mukerjea seemed more at ease on Wednesday, maybe with the INX Media interrogation over temporarily, chatting cheerfully and easily amongst themselves, and with former husband Sanjeev Khanna, at the back of the courtroom, in the accused enclosure.

The ancient heritage behind our railway bridges

The ancient heritage behind our railway bridges

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Of the thousands of railway bridges in India, 36,470 are more than 100 years old, and 6,680 are more than 140 years old! But of these, only 21 rank on the Heritage Directorate of the Indian Railways because for them heritage isn't necessarily a function of age, says Bibek Debroy.

Directors' salaries under I-T scanner in new transfer pricing rules

Directors' salaries under I-T scanner in new transfer pricing rules

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Directors that are shareholders will also face more problems.

Yasin Bhatkal blows up German Bakery blast probe

Yasin Bhatkal blows up German Bakery blast probe

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Confessions by Indian Mujahideen operative Yasin Bhatkal negate the Maharashtra ATS theory that convict Mirza Himayat Baig played a role in the Pune attack. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Defiant Modi moves SC for stay of BCCI meet

Defiant Modi moves SC for stay of BCCI meet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The suspended IPL chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi has moved the Supreme Court for a stay of the BCCI special meet.

How DGCA chief is handling crisis in the aviation sector

How DGCA chief is handling crisis in the aviation sector

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Prabhat Kumar, who has been appointed as the DGCA chief three months ago, is taking steps to ensure safety of passengers.

India's airports are already jammed, authorities must wake up

India's airports are already jammed, authorities must wake up

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

By 2025, most of India's large cities would require a second airport, and Mumbai may need a third airport by 2030.

NSEL confident of settling dues ahead of schedule

NSEL confident of settling dues ahead of schedule

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Exchange to reply to FMC's letter soon, CEO says buyers can't be declared defaulters where there is 'market disruption'.

Why ISIS fascinates young Muslims

Why ISIS fascinates young Muslims

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'It is important to destroy, to undermine, to debunk the narrative of ISIS,' Olivier Roy -- one of the world's leading experts on radical Islam -- tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel in an exclusive interview.

Sheena Bora Trial: And the witness brandished her shoe

Sheena Bora Trial: And the witness brandished her shoe

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Finally to end the dispute, Sharma threatened to show her shoes. Pasbola declared regally that he would like to forgo that particular honour. Sharma ignored him. Instead, she bent down, took off her shoe and triumphantly held her prize aloft, and said delightedly, "Yeh dekhiye! (Have a look!)"

5 financial tips if you are planning to change your job

5 financial tips if you are planning to change your job

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

From the date you put in your papers, the employer will promptly freeze your salary payouts and you will get everything along with the full and final settlement.

Decoding your CIBIL score

Decoding your CIBIL score

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Answers to six commonly asked questions about CIBIL score that will help clear your confusions

Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants

Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Digital assistants are a gateway to powerful artificial intelligence tools

Victim's version enough to prove sexual assault: HC

Victim's version enough to prove sexual assault: HC

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The court observed this while finding a man guilty of outraging the modesty of his brother's wife. In this regard, the judge relied entirely upon the evidence given by the victim.

Tips to avoid tax woes!

Tips to avoid tax woes!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Have you planned to file your income tax return? But, did you check Form 26AS before tax filing? If you haven't verified it, you could be looking at trouble

7 personality 'faults' that are actually good for you

7 personality 'faults' that are actually good for you

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The idea of marinating in your own mediocrity is actually a valuable lesson in shameless self-love.

Sri Sri gets go ahead for Yamuna bank event, fined Rs 5 crore

Sri Sri gets go ahead for Yamuna bank event, fined Rs 5 crore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The green tribunal noted that the Art of Living would have to pay a Rs 5 crore penalty and develop the entire area into a biodiversity zone.

Why Modi govt's FDI claims are puzzling

Why Modi govt's FDI claims are puzzling

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The retail sector seeing a sharp rise in FDI flows is one where the Modi government's policy is not clear and has got a little muddled by its political ideology.

Meet the brains behind India's cheapest smartphone

Meet the brains behind India's cheapest smartphone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'The money is safe with the payment services solutions provider'.

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The judiciary has started going beyond the technicalities of the agreements and awarding compensation to buyers.

NDA got Rafale jets 20% cheaper than UPA: Jaitley

NDA got Rafale jets 20% cheaper than UPA: Jaitley

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Mr Rahul Gandhi himself has given seven different prices in different speeches with regard to the Rafale, that is the 2007 offer.

Curious case of Jitender Singh Tomar LLB

Curious case of Jitender Singh Tomar LLB

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The fiasco over the former Delhi law minister's college degrees has damaged the reputation of the Aam Aadmi Party, says Nupur Sharma.

Jayalalithaa is back as CM, the question is for how long

Jayalalithaa is back as CM, the question is for how long

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Even as an enthused AIADMK cadre celebrate their Amma's return, if the Supreme Court stays the Karnataka high court judgment in the disproportionate assets case, Jayalalithaa may once again lose her chief ministership. R Ramasubramanian reports from Chennai.

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

From small retailers' experiences with e-wallets to digital transaction numbers post demonetisation, Geetanjali Krishna and Karan Choudhury find out where the truth lies.

'The Suitcase' appears in the Sheena murder trial

'The Suitcase' appears in the Sheena murder trial

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

'Indrani gave a mirthless laugh on spying The Suitcase, from the accused enclosure and, in sign language, gestured the impossibility of anyone fitting in such a small bag.'

'That regulators lost a court battle does not mean Nestl is a victim'

'That regulators lost a court battle does not mean Nestl is a victim'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

She maintains the food company ignored her advice on various issues.

Demonetisation: It's a monumental disaster in the offing!

Demonetisation: It's a monumental disaster in the offing!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

James Wilson tracks down discrepancies in the much-hailed demonetisation policy and the subsequent statements of the government and the Reserve Bank of India.

Why I support 27% reservation in private sector jobs'

Why I support 27% reservation in private sector jobs'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'The government and corporate sector must join hands to implement action which allows all of India to develop. It would be good for the corporate sector in the long run.' 'It is not that talent is a monopoly of a few castes who have been privileged over centuries. Talent also exists in other groups. They need opportunity and exposure,'

Finally! Political parties frantically search for 'honest' candidates

Finally! Political parties frantically search for 'honest' candidates

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Like the Hindi film industry, where formulas for hit films are done to death, the political fraternity in India is making an all out effort to 're-brand' itself to follow the hit script of the AAP, says Upasna Pandey