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PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years'

US says it will continue aid to Pakistan

US says it will continue aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Notwithstanding strains in ties with Pakistan over the Osama issue, the United States on Wednesday said it will continue to provide financial aid to Islamabad, pointing out that the country was still facing the scourge of terrorism.

'Lockdown-like' restrictions come into force in Maharashtra

'Lockdown-like' restrictions come into force in Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Section 144 of CrPC, prohibiting assembly of five or more people at one spot, will be in force during the period, Thackeray had said, but refrained from terming the new curbs as a lockdown.

How TCS employees can become eligible for higher pay package

How TCS employees can become eligible for higher pay package

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Campus recruits can also aim to double the existing entry level package by proving their skills through the TCS national qualifier tests.

How Yes Bank lost Rs 16,049 cr investor money in one day

How Yes Bank lost Rs 16,049 cr investor money in one day

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The scrip was the worst hit among the front-line companies on both the indices during the day.

Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'

Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The vote leaves Greece in uncharted waters: risking a banking collapse that could force it out of the euro.

Urjit Patel's resignation highlights risks to RBI's policy priorities: Fitch

Urjit Patel's resignation highlights risks to RBI's policy priorities: Fitch

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Fitch said the full implications of Patel's resignation will only become clearer once there is some indication of the RBI's policy approach under his replacement, Shaktikanta Das

Failed business: AIG top brass at loggerheads

Failed business: AIG top brass at loggerheads

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Attributing to people close to the situation, the Financial Times said the failed sale of AIA has strained relationships at the top levels of the US insurer and tensions are growing between Benmosche and Golub.

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Rate cut should reiterate RBI's commitment in providing confidence to consumers and small business.'

Should India allow foreign money to finance deficit?

Should India allow foreign money to finance deficit?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'If such inflows materialise, what will be the effect on the rupee's value -- and therefore on exports growth, the only sustainable path to recovery?', asks Mihir S Sharma.

Govt's lopsided plan to meet divestment target

Govt's lopsided plan to meet divestment target

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The finance ministry has short listed 11 PSUs for a possible buyback of shares in the ongoing financial year

PCB won't follow PHF, against boycotting cricket ties with India

PCB won't follow PHF, against boycotting cricket ties with India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan has refused to follow in the footsteps of Pakistan Hockey Federation which announced this week that it would boycott future international events in India.

Crisis at LAC due to Modi's mismanagement: Sonia

Crisis at LAC due to Modi's mismanagement: Sonia

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Addressing the Congress Working Committee, the president of the party said, ""Misfortunes do not come singly. India has been hit by a terrible economic crisis, a pandemic of huge proportions and, now, by a full-blown crisis on the borders with China. Much of each crisis is attributable to the mismanagement of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government and the wrong policies pursued by it."

Don't quit, KK Modi tells son Lalit

Don't quit, KK Modi tells son Lalit

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Contrary to reports of strained relations between them, industrialist K K Modi on Tuesday extended financial support to his son, suspended Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi, although he said the problems were not unexpected.

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Chief Minister MK Stalin has shown that he is cut from a different cloth when it comes to embracing what is current, modern and absolutely necessary. Thus, even while retaining the spirit and content of the pan-Tamil, Dravidian socio-political and socio-economic ideology to the 't', his government has also acknowledged the need to accepting scientifically-proven facts in operational matters, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Want to know what India's top bankers are up to?

Want to know what India's top bankers are up to?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The bosses of SBI, Union Bank and Central Bank have been driving down to their offices everyday to take stock of the biggest loan drive ever undertaken for MSMEs, discovers Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Wal-Mart to hire over 22,000 people in US

Wal-Mart to hire over 22,000 people in US

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores will hire over 22,000 people this year, a move that will bring cheer to the country's strained labour market grappling with rising unemployment woes.

More companies opt for CDR

More companies opt for CDR

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

While the level of non-performing assets for banks is on the rise, despite the Reserve Bank of India's push for debt restructuring, cases referred to the corporate debt restructuring cell increased to 34 at the end of March 2009, as against 10 at the end of 2007-08. CDR, which was set up in 2002-03, is a mechanism for faster disposal of restructuring cases involving multiple lenders, though foreign banks are yet to join the platform.

'Both BJP and Congress are indulging in competitive populism to woo voters'

'Both BJP and Congress are indulging in competitive populism to woo voters'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

There will be pressure on the fiscal situation, especially at a time when the monsoon can also disappoint. More populist expenditure is on cards if the mandate is a hung Parliament or a coalition government.

The Bypass Road Review

The Bypass Road Review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Bypass Road goes around in circles and gets nowhere,' declares Sukanya Verma.

Demonetisation sucked in cash like vacuum cleaner: IMF

Demonetisation sucked in cash like vacuum cleaner: IMF

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

IMF said the repercussions from India's currency exchange initiative will likely persist through the first quarter of 2017.

Cash-rich Arab sympathisers funding IS militant

Cash-rich Arab sympathisers funding IS militant

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The US has being trying to stop such private donors in the Gulf oil states sending funds to the ISIS

Ally trouble for BJP? SAD skips NDA meet over RSS interference

Ally trouble for BJP? SAD skips NDA meet over RSS interference

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The BJP said that the SAD had informed in advance that it will not attend the meeting.

For first time in a month, Sensex posts weekly loss

For first time in a month, Sensex posts weekly loss

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Market players said a big upmove by the market will depend on policy action by the government to revive economic growth and corporate earnings revival.

Pak to choke funding of terror groups to avoid FATF black list: Report

Pak to choke funding of terror groups to avoid FATF black list: Report

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Currently placed on the FATF'S 'grey list', Pakistan has been scrambling in recent months to avoid being added to a list of countries deemed non-compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations by the FATF.

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to work towards becoming 'financially independent'.

Limited funds: Make the most of it

Limited funds: Make the most of it

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Unrealistic expectations from your investments will only lead to financial strain.

Mounting sick leave makes India Inc nervous

Mounting sick leave makes India Inc nervous

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Assocham estimates offices are facing staff crunches of 15 to 25 per cent with the various strains of fever.

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Alibaug is the new WFH destination

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As ferry services increase and remote working becomes the norm, the rural beach town has turned into a sought-after refuge for city slickers from Mumbai and Pune.

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'We have already sanctioned loans worth over Rs 3,000 crore to around 120,000 customers.'

For once, Sonia didn't miss an opportunity

For once, Sonia didn't miss an opportunity

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'In the end, it was possibly Pawar's pow-wow with Modi that helped her to come to a decision,' says Amulya Ganguli.

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The wave of deaths, one-third of which has come from the world's financial capital of New York and neighbouring New Jersey and Connecticut, has had a devastating impact on American economy which has now gone into recession with an unprecedented over 35 million losing their jobs in the last three months.

Will extend hand of friendship to India again after 2019 polls: Imran Khan

Will extend hand of friendship to India again after 2019 polls: Imran Khan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistani PM believed New Delhi rebuffed his offer of talks because his country is an issue in the elections in the neighbouring country.

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Higher education policy may be at the core of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls next May, with a potential to break the ties between the ruling AIADMK in the state and the BJP counterpart at the national level, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jet-Sahara deal: Analysts are a divided lot

Jet-Sahara deal: Analysts are a divided lot

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Market analysts are divided over the benefits of the revisited clauses of acquisition on Jet Airways.

Maharashtra cuts power tariff by 20% ahead of election

Maharashtra cuts power tariff by 20% ahead of election

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The government will also decide in eight to ten days on how to extend the benefit to customers in Mumbai.

Has economy de-linked from coronavirus?

Has economy de-linked from coronavirus?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'With the June quarter GDP shrinking by nearly a quarter, there is an even greater economic imperative: Reduction of uncertainty,' observes Neelkanth Mishra.

How to train your mind to fight the virus

How to train your mind to fight the virus

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Ashok Gupta, 60 from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh shares his advice on how to keep COVID-19 away.

United Spirits: Fine blend

United Spirits: Fine blend

Rediff.com17 May 2007

While the enterprise value of 595 million may seem expensive for the acquisition of Whyte & Mackay by United Spirits, the fact remains that scotch is in short supply globally and there aren't too many companies up for sale.

Short-term FDs or long-term lock-in?

Short-term FDs or long-term lock-in?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Whether you invest in short-term securities or long-term securities, the interest rate that you will get on either is similar. Which should you choose? Should you invest in short term debt or invest money for a long period?