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Term Deposits: Banks Must Offer Higher Rates

Term Deposits: Banks Must Offer Higher Rates

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

That's the only way to convince those who have money to return to the bank fold, ditching other asset classes, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'We will be paying the cost for decades'

'We will be paying the cost for decades'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'It is not just the police, but all agencies of governance that are progressively being 'captured' by the forces of Hindutva, led by the central government and by the governments of the states where the BJP has power.'

A P&W story: From giving wings to aviation in India to Go First grounding

A P&W story: From giving wings to aviation in India to Go First grounding

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Its association with India is over 70 years old and spans both civil and military aviation. The Douglas DC-3 transport aircraft used by the air force beginning the 1940s and the iconic Boeing 747 aircraft flown by Air India, both had Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines. The Indian Air Force's present-day, heavy-lift C-17 Globemaster III and the yet-to-be-inducted C-295 planes, too, have P&W power plants.

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women, saying a mentality to insult them in speech and conduct has crept in.

Ambedkar's memorial in Mumbai to be world's envy, says Maharashtra CM

Ambedkar's memorial in Mumbai to be world's envy, says Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said the work to set up an international standard memorial of Dr B R Ambedkar at the Indu Mill Compound in Mumbai will be completed at the earliest.

India to pay Iran $900 mn in oil dues

India to pay Iran $900 mn in oil dues

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

India will pay Iran $900 million in two tranches beginning next week to clear part of the past dues for crude oil it buys from the Persian Gulf nation.

When Pelemania Gripped India

When Pelemania Gripped India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today? Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it. By just being brilliant, captivating crowds, and behaving like a being from the future, doing things that STILL provoke oohs and aahs from watchers. Vaibhav Raghunandan salutes the Incomparable Pele.

Modi to visit Germany, UAE from June 26-28

Modi to visit Germany, UAE from June 26-28

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Modi is attending the G7 summit following an invitation by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Jaishankar meets Lankan prez, says for India it's neighbourhood first

Jaishankar meets Lankan prez, says for India it's neighbourhood first

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

India will encourage greater investments in Sri Lanka's economy, especially in areas of energy, tourism and infrastructure, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, as he expressed India's solidarity with the debt-ridden Island nation during its "difficult moments".

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has unveiled one of the United Kingdom's most diverse cabinets, with key frontline posts going to ethnic minority members of Parliament, including Indian-origin Suella Braverman as the home secretary.

No one dare eye a needlepoint of our land, says Amit Shah in Arunachal

No one dare eye a needlepoint of our land, says Amit Shah in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The era when anyone could encroach on India's land has passed and no one can dare to eye its border, Home Minister Amit Shah said in Kibithoo, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday.

Average salary hike in India likely to be 9.1% in 2022

Average salary hike in India likely to be 9.1% in 2022

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Indian companies are expected to dole out an average increment of 9.1 per cent in 2022, higher than the pre-COVID-19 increment in 2019, as companies are focusing on retention of talent through rewards. According to the 2022 Workforce and Increments Trends Survey by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, the average India 2022 increment is expected to go up to 9.1 per cent from eight per cent in 2021. Moreover, the 2022 projected increment is higher than the pre-COVID-19 increment in 2019 by 50 basis points (bps).

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'If I were to say, I had the best vegetarian food in my life in Vietnam, nobody would believe me.' 'When I proclaimed this to my friends, they didn't believe me. I had to show them the pictures and make them drool!!'

PM says he couldn't go to Jalandhar temple as there were no arrangements

PM says he couldn't go to Jalandhar temple as there were no arrangements

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Such is the situation of the government in Punjab, the prime minister said while hitting out the Congress, and asserted that he will come to Jalandhar again and pay obeisance at the Devi Talab Mandir.

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Indian Values Are Undergoing A Change

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

We are currently in a transition phase and its resultant turmoil as a titanic struggle between Indian and Western value systems is being waged, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

When it comes to salary, women in India are paid 34% less than men

When it comes to salary, women in India are paid 34% less than men

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The trend holds true globally as well, but with lower levels of inequality among the sexes, where on average, hourly wages of women are 16 per cent less than those of men.

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'A hundred days later, it is a moot point whether the lockdown has been partially or totally effective, or, as sceptics indicate, plain ineffective.' 'Did it actually deflect infections and the loss of lives, or was it merely a hasty decision rammed down the populace's throats that choked the economy and caused the searing tragedy of dispossessed migrant workers?' ask Radha Roy Biswas and Manoj Mohanka.

H-1B Bill in US House seeks to double minimum pay

H-1B Bill in US House seeks to double minimum pay

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The current H-1B minimum wage of USD 60,000 was established in 1989 and since then has remained unchanged.

SpiceJet not to wind up just yet; gets 3 weeks' reprieve

SpiceJet not to wind up just yet; gets 3 weeks' reprieve

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of senior advocate Harish Salve that SpiceJet would try to resolve the issue with the Swiss firm. "Senior counsel Harish Salve sought three weeks' time for trying to resolve the matter and Mr K V Vishwanathan (appearing for the Swiss firm) also agreed to the adjournment. "Meanwhile, the high court order is stayed for three weeks," the bench, also comprising justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli, ordered.

Justice J S Khehar appointed new Chief Justice

Justice J S Khehar appointed new Chief Justice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Justice J S Khehar will be sworn in on January 4 and will hold the tenure for over seven months till August 27, 2017.

SEE: How Radhika Apte shut down body shamers

SEE: How Radhika Apte shut down body shamers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Radhika Apte believes that no one should be schooled on what to wear or what to do, based on how they look.

Karnataka Won't Be A Cakewalk For BJP

Karnataka Won't Be A Cakewalk For BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The current public mood is that it will be a hung assembly. No one, not even in the BJP, is talking about even a simple majority for the party.

Sahara chief offers to pay Rs 300 cr as bank guarantee

Sahara chief offers to pay Rs 300 cr as bank guarantee

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Subrata Roy's parole, granted on humanitarian grounds following his mother's death.

Why's Stalin Backing Arrested Minister?

Why's Stalin Backing Arrested Minister?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

At the end of the day, Stalin expressing solidarity with an arrested colleague is one thing, especially if he too felt that the minister had been wronged, but for him to retain the person in office sets a bad precedent, which would not go unnoticed by voters, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Seventh Pay Commission's biggest losers: The armed forces

Seventh Pay Commission's biggest losers: The armed forces

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The 7th CPC places the Indian Police Service (and, almost in passing, the Indian Forest Service) on a level with the Indian Administrative Service, leaving the military out in the cold.

'A cricketer always makes his own destiny'

'A cricketer always makes his own destiny'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'No one makes someone a cricketer. As a coach, you can only guide them.'

The Actor Kamal Haasan BEGGED to Act With

The Actor Kamal Haasan BEGGED to Act With

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'Every time I make a film, I hope it will last at least 10 years. Otherwise, I have made a bad product.'

IPL PIX: LSG pull off dramatic win against KKR; book playoff berth

IPL PIX: LSG pull off dramatic win against KKR; book playoff berth

Rediff.com19 May 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday.

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will hold crucial talks with the top US leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan, on the first high-level dialogue on Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

'Aus-CA pay dispute ends, Smith 'looking forward to India and Ashes'

'Aus-CA pay dispute ends, Smith 'looking forward to India and Ashes'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'I'd like to thank the ACA for negotiating on behalf of the players and I'm excited that we can all start working together again to continue to grow our great game'

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

While money is among the key reasons why employees move to a new company, a strong company culture can also attract employees.

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'It was Maulana Azad's foresight which created the IITs, UGC, science academies across the country.'

FIFA World Cup: Check Out Team Jerseys!

FIFA World Cup: Check Out Team Jerseys!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The authentic breathable kits for Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain contain 50% Parley Ocean Plastic.

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality. There were enough straws in the wind to suggest that his relations with Ratan were fast deteriorating to a point of no return.

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Speaking at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Dussehra rally in Nagpur, Bhagwat said community-based population imbalance is an important subject and should not be ignored.

Australia's women to receive same prize money as men

Australia's women to receive same prize money as men

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Cricket Australia (CA) said it will ensure its women's team earn the same prize money as men's squads at the Twenty20 World Cup by topping up the winnings paid out by the sport's world governing body.

Rajiv Gandhi killers walk out of jail after 3 decades

Rajiv Gandhi killers walk out of jail after 3 decades

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Murugan, along with Santhan, both Sri Lankan nationals, were taken in a police vehicle following their release to the special refugee camp in Tiruchirappalli in the state.

The Clintons are back! Hillary holds first major campaign rally

The Clintons are back! Hillary holds first major campaign rally

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Officially kicking off her 2016 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton on Saturday gave a rallying call to build "real and lasting prosperity" that "should be shared by all" and not just by CEOs and billionaires.

Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty

Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

After 4 years, South Africa won the Miss Universe title. They had last won the title in 1978.