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Bad news for DHFL lenders

Bad news for DHFL lenders

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

DHFL has been generating funds through various means and has exited from its subsidiary units to tide over the current financial crunch.

RBI allows fintech cos to set up regulatory sandbox

RBI allows fintech cos to set up regulatory sandbox

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The RS allows the regulator, innovators, financial service providers and customers to conduct field tests to collect evidence on the benefits and risks of new financial innovations, while carefully monitoring and containing their risks.

Global warming fails to hot up carbon credits market

Global warming fails to hot up carbon credits market

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

After a prolonged slide, the price of each well below a euro, a 95% fall in 4 years, with no relief in sight.

Check out the COVID-19 protocols for the IPL

Check out the COVID-19 protocols for the IPL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

BCCI is leaving no stone unturned to hold the upcoming edition of the IPL without any glitch

New FDI rules sour India dream for Walmart

New FDI rules sour India dream for Walmart

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

For now Walmart has said it remains optimistic about India. But that could change without prior notice, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Unitech to sell its Uninor stake to Telenor

Unitech to sell its Uninor stake to Telenor

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Telenor wanted to scrap the JV with Unitech and migrate the business to a new company to seek fresh operating licences.

Festive events allowed only outside containment zones; govt issues SOPs

Festive events allowed only outside containment zones; govt issues SOPs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Releasing the 'Standard Operating Procedures', the ministry said that the period from October to December witnesses large gatherings for religious worship, fairs, cultural functions, processions, etc, and it is important that necessary preventive measures are followed for such events which may last a day, a week or more.

Dos and don'ts for athletes amid coronavirus

Dos and don'ts for athletes amid coronavirus

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The SAI has formulated a detailed draft of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed before reopening of its training centres by the end of this month, as suggested by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju but subject to clearance from the Health and Home ministry.

Remembering A A Khan: The Tough Cop

Remembering A A Khan: The Tough Cop

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Unlike other top police officers, A A Khan spoke boldly --- be it while defending 'encounters' in many of which he was involved, or in tracing the cause of the ghastly Radhabai Chawl incident, recalls Jyoti Punwani. Encounters were useful, he said, because hardened criminals who were targeted were beyond reform and no good for society.

SC to resume physical hearing in limited manner, issues SOP

SC to resume physical hearing in limited manner, issues SOP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The apex court has been holding hearings through video conferencing since March 25 due to the COVID-19-induced nationwide lockdown and even after the restrictions were relaxed; it has decided to continue with the practice.

N-deal: 'So much compromise uncalled for'

N-deal: 'So much compromise uncalled for'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2006

"India is supposed to get only uranium for its nuclear programme to expand. Simply for this, so much compromising... is uncalled for," he said.

India eases FDI rules for construction sector

India eases FDI rules for construction sector

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

India has eased foreign direct investment rules for the construction sector, the government said on Wednesday, in an effort to attract more money into the country to build new hotels, housing and townships.

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

Zomato, the new Infy for the new India

Zomato, the new Infy for the new India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Zomato has the potential to be an equally important milestone for Indian equity markets, notes Akash Prakash.

Govt dept wants home ministry to allow limited activity in select sectors

Govt dept wants home ministry to allow limited activity in select sectors

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) has suggested to the home ministry to allow limited activity in certain sectors such as heavy electricals and telecom equipment with reasonable safeguards. In a letter to Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the department said that these activities are essential to improve the economic situation and provide liquidity in the hands of the people.

RBI allows banks to issue guarantees for NRI investments

RBI allows banks to issue guarantees for NRI investments

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The Reserve Bank on Thursday eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms and allowed banks to provide guarantees on behalf of NRIs to acquire shares and debentures in Indian companies.

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.

Govt issues new rules for domestic, international travel

Govt issues new rules for domestic, international travel

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The ministry said that states can also develop their own protocol with regards to quarantine and isolation as per their assessment.

Why Amir called Pakistan's dressing room 'scary'

Why Amir called Pakistan's dressing room 'scary'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Amir said he faced mental torture after reading statements from Misbah and Waqar

Cheaper pound will have the biggest impact on IT industry: Pai

Cheaper pound will have the biggest impact on IT industry: Pai

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Indian IT companies may become more competitive in the UK because EU players would not be able to come to the UK very easily as they would now need visa and work permits

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The company owns 12 of 45 facilities it has in India and around 75 per cent of its global headcount of 2,44,300 is based in the country

PFRDA proposes up to 25% withdrawal from NPS after 10 years

PFRDA proposes up to 25% withdrawal from NPS after 10 years

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The 'partial withdrawal' is however allowed only after 10 years of contribution by the subscriber, said the draft guidelines by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority.

Schedule, key details of trains that will run from Tuesday

Schedule, key details of trains that will run from Tuesday

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Only asymptomatic passengers with confirmed e-tickets will be allowed in these trains and they will have to report at the station at least 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure.

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

When Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam took an epic car journey from Coimbatore to London, they encountered a world that was more good than bad. In the cry for freedom in a dark corner of the globe, they discovered that The Mahatma remained India's greatest icon.

Small brands make big impact amid lockdown

Small brands make big impact amid lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Data from market research agency Nielsen shows that 152 new players entered the hygiene market in March as the lockdown was implemented to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease. The trend is expected to continue, the agency says, as hygiene and health emerge as key themes.

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories.

RBI's new norms to hurt private equity investors

RBI's new norms to hurt private equity investors

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowing the use of put options in investment agreements has brought needed clarity but it has come with strict restrictions. These could impact investors looking for a minimum rate of return, experts say.

Union, Kerala ministers spar over reopening of temples

Union, Kerala ministers spar over reopening of temples

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

While Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan questioned 'the haste shown' in reopening the temples, state Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran said the decision was only in line with the Centre's guidelines in allowing places of worship to permit entry of devotees.

Social distancing, masks must in religious places

Social distancing, masks must in religious places

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

In-charges and managements of temples, mosques and gurudwaras in the city said preparations are underway to ensure all safety measures are in place as they throw open their doors for the devotees amid the pandemic.

Unlock 1: Activities to be allowed in Phases I, II and III

Unlock 1: Activities to be allowed in Phases I, II and III

Rediff.com30 May 2020

A day before the end of the fourth phase of lockdown, the home ministry on Saturday issued new guidelines for the phased reopening of all activities outside containment zones till June 30.

Newcastle's match at Aston Villa postponed due to COVID-19

Newcastle's match at Aston Villa postponed due to COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Fans return to English grounds, but told not to celebrate goals too much.

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

England Women to tour Pakistan for first time in October.

Punjab lockdown extended till May 17, with certain relaxations

Punjab lockdown extended till May 17, with certain relaxations

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Based on the report of the expert committee set up to formulate the state's lockdown exit strategy and the inputs received from various sections of the society, the chief minister said it was necessary to continue with the lockdown restrictions for some more time.

Want to live in India even if Bangladesh allows entry: Taslima Nasreen

Want to live in India even if Bangladesh allows entry: Taslima Nasreen

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Hopeful of getting a resident permit in India, controversial Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has said that even if Bangladesh allows her to enter, she wants to spend the rest of her life in her second home -- India.

'We have been treated well in India, this is the best model of refugee welfare'

'We have been treated well in India, this is the best model of refugee welfare'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

65,000 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees still live in Tamil Nadu. Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar discovers the challenges for the refugees to return home.

Brexit could bring good spell for South African cricket

Brexit could bring good spell for South African cricket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Kolpak deals to end; Cricket South Africa's Graeme Smith says they will welcome back any former Kolpak players who are willing to be part of the domestic structures.

Indian national arrested in Philippines

Indian national arrested in Philippines

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Singh was allegedly one of the masterminds of a kidnapping syndicate that operated and victimised Indian nationals living in eastern Metropolitan Manila and Rizal province.

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Over 10 Indian start-ups with total valuations of $84 billion (some are planning fresh fund-raising) are bracing to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in the next 36 months. While the size of their IPOs is under discussion, estimates are that they would together raise a minimum of over $8-10 billion during the initial listing.

Injections may now be a thing of the past

Injections may now be a thing of the past

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

SonoPrep, a device invented by an Israeli and American scientist, uses ultrasound to painlessly deliver medications, including local anaesthesia.

Walmart to take over Carrefour stores in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra

Walmart to take over Carrefour stores in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Carrefour had in July announced it was exiting the India market