News for 'evaluation policy'

'A baby step forward for the Sikh community in US army'

'A baby step forward for the Sikh community in US army'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

But it will be a giant leap for America when all can serve freely in the US Armed Forces, Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi tells Suman Guha Mozumder about the Pentagon's relaxing of rules on religious wear

Greenfield airports within 150 km of existing ones soon

Greenfield airports within 150 km of existing ones soon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Operators developing greenfield airports (built from scratch on undeveloped land) are likely to face increased competition, with the Ministry of Civil Aviation considering tweaking the norms to allow such airports to be developed within 150-km radii of existing ones.

RIL-BP make significant gas find in Cauvery basin

RIL-BP make significant gas find in Cauvery basin

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Energy conglomerate Reliance Industries and its partner BP plc on Friday said they have made a second deep-water gas condensate discovery in the Cauvery basin, off the east coast.

Duty rejig on petrol, diesel to give Rs 40K cr for road projects

Duty rejig on petrol, diesel to give Rs 40K cr for road projects

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Petrol attracts a total excise duty of Rs 17.46 per litre.

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The company is not holding plans for clarity on policy.

10 things to consider before accepting a job offer

10 things to consider before accepting a job offer

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Just a hefty package wouldn't be enough.

'We must empower police to insulate probes from powerful accused'

'We must empower police to insulate probes from powerful accused'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'The ideal of justice is ingrained in every human being.' 'I truly feel that if we empower our forces, the rich and the powerful will lose their hold on them.' Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand in an exclusive interview.

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Fadnavis had a series of very productive meetings with American CEOs

DLF Q2 net profit up by 9% at Rs 109 crore

DLF Q2 net profit up by 9% at Rs 109 crore

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Its net profit stood at Rs 100.05 crore (Rs 1 billion) in the year-ago period.

Modi sarkar's time starts now

Modi sarkar's time starts now

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

There are indications that India may be shedding its Stockholm Syndrome vis-a-vis the Modi government, says Bharat Bhushan.

China plans to bank on reforms to spur growth

China plans to bank on reforms to spur growth

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Economy still faces many challenges and 'relatively big' downward pressures such as increasing difficulties for businesses and the emergence of economic risks, the Central Economic Work Conference said.

Will Mr Jaitley bite the 'swadeshi' bullet?

Will Mr Jaitley bite the 'swadeshi' bullet?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

What the new defence minister does with the Rafale fighter jet deal will decide if India wants to build genuine, long-term defence capability through an indigenous product that slashes life-cycle costs, or opt for glitzy signing ceremony with foreign vendors that would please the public, says Ajai Shukla.

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian spoke on a wide range of issues -- from GDP growth and fiscal consolidation to job creation and GST.

This man's mission is a university

This man's mission is a university

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

India needs a 1,000 more Ashoka universities, Naukri.com Founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani tells Anjuli Bhargava.

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'50% of students lose out because of lack of English language skills.' 'Only 15% to 20% have the functional skills companies are looking for.'

Bank vs NBFC: Where you should go for home loans

Bank vs NBFC: Where you should go for home loans

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

You would find NBFCs more willing to lend even if you have a poor credit score, says Adhil Shetty

What the Economic Survey is really saying

What the Economic Survey is really saying

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The stock market, the Survey felt, had run away from underlying real economy indicators and asked if this indicated rational confidence or irrational exuberance.

Is replacing the Planning Commission justified?

Is replacing the Planning Commission justified?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The need for co-ordinated policy between Centre and states was likewise foreseen and assigned.

Questions the media NEEDS to ask Smriti Irani

Questions the media NEEDS to ask Smriti Irani

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Prominent journalists have been giving the HRD minister a hall pass, asking her about politics and TRP-generating issues rather than focusing on her visions for the country's education sector.

RBI revises framework to resolve stressed bank accounts

RBI revises framework to resolve stressed bank accounts

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Banks given 180-day time for NPA resolution, matter to be referred to Insolvency Board within 15 days.

Net neutrality: Flipkart pulls out of Airtel Zero

Net neutrality: Flipkart pulls out of Airtel Zero

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Flipkart may walk away from ongoing discussions with telecom service provider Airtel for their platform 'Airtel Zero'.

Six months in power: Modi's 6 big ideas to transform India

Six months in power: Modi's 6 big ideas to transform India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Partial dismantling of subsidies, movement towards a more transparent policy on natural resources and moves to make India more inviting for foreign investors, are some of Modi government's big achievements.

Irani turns down demands to make Sanskrit compulsory

Irani turns down demands to make Sanskrit compulsory

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Taking on her critics, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday dismissed charges that education was being saffronised even as she turned down demands that Sanskrit be made compulsory in the curriculum.

A few popular alternatives to personal loans!

A few popular alternatives to personal loans!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

What if you could have an option apart from personal loan in times of crisis?

Non-bank finance firms score on home loans

Non-bank finance firms score on home loans

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

NBFCs are allowed to include registration, stamp duty

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder and EVP, TeamLease Services explains which sectors will contribute to India's growth story.

6 lessons from the stock markets in 2017

6 lessons from the stock markets in 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Salil Dhawan shares his stock market wisdom as 2017 is all set to ring out.

No 'trial runs' in ensuring India's security

No 'trial runs' in ensuring India's security

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

'The debate is not whether the Indian defence apparatus is in a state of disrepair, but whether it is capable of securing the defence of the country if any envisaged threat becomes real.'

Why the carnage of minorities continues unabated in Pakistan

Why the carnage of minorities continues unabated in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

A lot of the terrorism that is affecting Pakistan is really a blowback of the Pakistani state's policy of using jihadist groups as instruments of state policy. And unlike some other countries with similar policies, Pakistan doesn't have the benefit of the political and social space for pulling back from the disastrous course, says Sushant Sareen.

India to take up currency devaluation issue at G20

India to take up currency devaluation issue at G20

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The meet will focus on the recent global economic developments, challenges and collective measures to address them

Divestment plan faces many red lights

Divestment plan faces many red lights

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Govt bosses in no hurry to exit from PSUs; many agencies, long process likely hurdles.

Should you buy refurbished goods online?

Should you buy refurbished goods online?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Price arbitrage for popular products is low but some of these platforms are worth a look for decent deals.

How our liberals have been working for Modi

How our liberals have been working for Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'The Indian Right can afford to be rigid; but as liberals, our position has to be one of constant evolution, or else death awaits us,' argues Sreehari Nair.

FM for more reforms, wants end to impasse on coal, iron ore

FM for more reforms, wants end to impasse on coal, iron ore

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

P Chidambaram says all options are on the table.

Unitech in talks with PEs to sell Gurgaon IT SEZ

Unitech in talks with PEs to sell Gurgaon IT SEZ

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Approaches Morgan Stanley, GIC and Blackstone

Yashwant sticks to his guns, son Jayant counters father

Yashwant sticks to his guns, son Jayant counters father

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Sinha, a former finance minister, hogged the limelight and started trending high on social media on Wednesday after he criticised his own government for sinking economy in an article.

E-ducating India: Technology is just one piece of the puzzle

E-ducating India: Technology is just one piece of the puzzle

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The data-generation ability of technology can not only provide real-time feedback on its return on investment but also evaluate education programmes.

Hemant Kanoria: The man behind Srei's success

Hemant Kanoria: The man behind Srei's success

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Hemant Kanoria tells Niraj Bhatt why understanding the dynamics of the borrower's business is critical for the lender.

Can Sitharaman get the defence dinosaur moving?

Can Sitharaman get the defence dinosaur moving?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The defence minister has 20 months to learn the military's ethos, culture and to publicly bat for an organisation that feels increasingly marginalised and underappreciated.