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Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.

Sebi mulls pension fund for employees

Sebi mulls pension fund for employees

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The proposal has been discussed by Sebi's Committee on Rationalisation of Financial Resources, which favours setting up such a fund.

'Healthcare sector needs $3 trillion in 10 years'

'Healthcare sector needs $3 trillion in 10 years'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

As per a white paper, 'Aarogya Bharat 2025', India Healthcare Roadmap for next 10 years launched at NATHEALTH event on Tuesday said the country is healthier now than ever before, but its 'continued economic progress is threatened by the country's under-served and under-consumed healthcare system'.

Congress, BJP contest claim over Ambedkar's legacy

Congress, BJP contest claim over Ambedkar's legacy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Even as Congress has announced plans to hold year-long celebrations to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to lay the foundation stone for the 'Ambedkar International Centre' in New Delhi, the legacy of the Dalit icon becoming the focus of a contest between the rival parties

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Rediff.com2 May 2018

He noted that the infrastructure in India has come 'quite a ways' since Apple began to put a lot of energy in the Indian market 'because of their leadership and so forth.'

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The image of a yoga posture was projected onto the United Nations headquarters as the world body geared up to host the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday.

Gang-rape victim's parents welcome passage of bill on juveniles

Gang-rape victim's parents welcome passage of bill on juveniles

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Parents of the December 16 gang-rape victim on Tuesday welcomed the passage of the long-pending Juvenile Justice Bill saying that it will deter juveniles from committing such crime against women even though they rued that their daughter has been denied justice.

Camel milk, the new superfood

Camel milk, the new superfood

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Camel milk is an excellent source of iron and protein when compared to cow milk. It also has high Vitamin B3 and good probiotics. With the variety of nutrients camel milk has, experts feel it should be labelled a superfood.

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Mitra Biotech's personalised cancer therapy could be a game changer in the field of cancer medicine.

Have money to invest? Check out Robo advisory

Have money to invest? Check out Robo advisory

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A robo advisor may seem like the perfect solution for those with only a small investment capital who are just starting their investment journey, says Mrin Agarwal, founder, Finsafe India.

Jayalalithaa welcomes 'inclusive' roadmap of BJP-led govt

Jayalalithaa welcomes 'inclusive' roadmap of BJP-led govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Welcoming the "comprehensive and inclusive" roadmap of the Narendra Modi government on various issues spelt out by President Pranab Mukherjee, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Monday said it had raised expectations on performance and delivery against the ambitious goals that the government has set for itself.

TCS posts better-than-expected result; Q3 net up 11%

TCS posts better-than-expected result; Q3 net up 11%

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

TCS said employee addition during the quarter stood at 18,362

Doctors at the frontline: 'We will defeat coronavirus'

Doctors at the frontline: 'We will defeat coronavirus'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'The josh is very high as we fight this global pandemic.'

Banks may be allowed to up stake in troubled projects: RBI gov

Banks may be allowed to up stake in troubled projects: RBI gov

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan said, banks may be soon allowed to increase stake above the current cap of 10 per cent in companies undergoing debt restructuring.

India can lift 580 mln people above empowerment line: McKinsey

India can lift 580 mln people above empowerment line: McKinsey

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

India's human development indicators show that deprivation extends well beyond the 22 per cent of population who live below the official poverty line.

Chennai school under fire for discriminatory fees structure

Chennai school under fire for discriminatory fees structure

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

A Chennai-based school faced angry protests from parents over its alleged dual fee policy and for discriminating between students.

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Images from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Switzerland and Sweden in St Petersburg on Tuesday

Modi's pet projects show up at Republic Day parade

Modi's pet projects show up at Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

On display were PM Modi's pet projects like the 'Make in India' scheme and 'Jan Dhan Yojana'.

NaMo, India's first social media PM

NaMo, India's first social media PM

Rediff.com21 May 2018

'With changing times, elections no longer are won by giving subsidies, doles and gifts before and after.' 'Entitlements, rightful gains of growth and economic development and the like are becoming important for increasingly conscious and demanding voters, especially younger voters,' points out Bheemaiah Krishnan Ravi.

In Budget, Jaitley announces world's largest health protection plan

In Budget, Jaitley announces world's largest health protection plan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The National Health Protection Scheme -- announced by the finance minister -- is aimed at benefiting 10 crore poor families by providing coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year.

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

It was widely expected that this time around, the government would be less likely to initiate fresh reforms and rather loosen its belt a little to give various segments of the economy, especially the multitudes that truly constitute India, something to smile about, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay.

Indian designer Ruchika Sachdeva wins coveted Woolmark Prize

Indian designer Ruchika Sachdeva wins coveted Woolmark Prize

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Ruchika Sachdeva's Bodice was representing India, Pakistan and the Middle East!

65 terror groups active in India

65 terror groups active in India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The government has identified 65 terror groups active in the country, out of which a maximum of 34 are in Manipur, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Why these are scary times for India

Why these are scary times for India

Rediff.com22 May 2017

'There is no holistic picture of our own goals and objectives.' 'For some inexplicable reason, the decision makers find it best to listen to their inner souls in dealing with these issues rather devising a carefully thought-out, structured plan,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Experts laud Raghuram Rajan's appointment as next RBI guv

Experts laud Raghuram Rajan's appointment as next RBI guv

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Rajan's appointment will be perceived as a positive development.

How this start-up saves lives

How this start-up saves lives

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The company has been developing donor-derived stem cell platforms.

Can Doval change defence planning in India?

Can Doval change defence planning in India?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

'Defence does not new 'planning commissions'; it needs an implementation commission.'

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

'The Opposition has no option but to make it an 'All versus One' fight to even think about winning.'

India must engage, not confront, China

India must engage, not confront, China

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'Our equations with China require engagement and not confrontation; its interfaces with Pakistan and with some other South Asian neighbours also add to the complexities,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Oil: When will India not be dependent on others?

Oil: When will India not be dependent on others?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'An internationally established price of crude will encourage more players to invest in India, leading to enhanced domestic production which can be made available to domestic refineries,' recommends Anil Agarwal whose company Vedanta Resources has a controlling stake in Cairn India that operates the country's biggest onland oilfield in Barmer, Rajasthan.

PM Modi rolls out largest health scheme -- Ayushman Bharat

PM Modi rolls out largest health scheme -- Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Describing it as a "game changer", Modi said the scheme was a step towards serving the poor people of the country and it would come into effect from Sunday.

PM Modi, Sri Lankan Prez inaugurate Jaffna stadium renovated by India

PM Modi, Sri Lankan Prez inaugurate Jaffna stadium renovated by India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

India strongly believes that its economic growth must bring benefits to its neighbours, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as a stadium in Jaffna renovated by India was jointly inaugurated by him along with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena.

'Water is not anybody's private property'

'Water is not anybody's private property'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'Water is not an economic resource, but we treat water as an economic resource meant for the benefit of human beings.' 'Water is more of a life source than an economic resource.'

'If we make proper choices, we'll be a great nation'

'If we make proper choices, we'll be a great nation'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

'If not, we can become frighteningly chaotic, more chaotic than what we are today.' 'In today's environment in the country, we still have a window of opportunity.'

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Not only does yoga help beat stress, it also helps them stay agile physically and mentally, say CEOs.

Situation in India's banking sector is not grim at all: K V Kamath

Situation in India's banking sector is not grim at all: K V Kamath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Several factors seem to have corrected in India in the past six months, says the president of New Development Bank.

7 snoop units abroad to check black money, customs fraud

7 snoop units abroad to check black money, customs fraud

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

A proposal for creation of seven Customs Overseas Intelligence Network units is pending with the Ministry of External Affairs.

Modi @ Reliance hospital opening: 'Plastic surgeon may have fixed elephant's head on Ganesha'

Modi @ Reliance hospital opening: 'Plastic surgeon may have fixed elephant's head on Ganesha'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Describing neonatal and maternal mortality rates as a matter of grave concern, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government wanted to effectively use its 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' campaigns to reach healthcare to the country's poorest of the poor.

BRICS 2016: Goa declaration focuses on tackling terrorism

BRICS 2016: Goa declaration focuses on tackling terrorism

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

It asked all nations to work together to expedite the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN General Assembly without any further delay.