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Why India gets foreign borrowing wrong

Why India gets foreign borrowing wrong

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Firms that should borrow abroad do not do so enough, and those that should not borrow abroad do.

Credit card safety in 8 easy ways

Credit card safety in 8 easy ways

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

It is better to be safe than sorry!

All about wilful fraudsters and errant banks

All about wilful fraudsters and errant banks

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Banks cannot shirk their responsibility in cases of frauds.

Father's Day Special: Meet the Shashi Kapoor no one knows!

Father's Day Special: Meet the Shashi Kapoor no one knows!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Son Kunal Kapoor's insight into his legendary actor father are a must-read!

5 financial decisions for the New Year

5 financial decisions for the New Year

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

These simple changes can add a significant thrust to your overall money management over time.

'My dear friend Vinod Khanna... will miss you'

'My dear friend Vinod Khanna... will miss you'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Bollywood celebrities mourn the death of the charismatic actor.

This actress wants to clothe 1 lakh needy Indians

This actress wants to clothe 1 lakh needy Indians

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

'I'm a fashion philanthropist, but people are wondering how she can still be doing a song in a bikini.' 'When a woman becomes a philanthropist, it is always expected that she must be like a Mother Teresa kind of a girl.' 'Why would I become like anyone else?'

What do Goans THiNK of Tarun Tejpal?

What do Goans THiNK of Tarun Tejpal?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

The change of government in Goa changed THiNK's character. Literary or intellectual luminaries were replaced by big-ticket celebrities, says Sunil Sethi

A perfect day of eating

A perfect day of eating

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

What does a perfect day of eating look like?

Why the communal turn to politics should be avoided at all cost

Why the communal turn to politics should be avoided at all cost

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The way communal politics has become the only way to decide political discourse is unfortunate and bad sign for the future of democracy, says Syed Hassan Kazim

Modi faces terror threat but no change in campaign plans

Modi faces terror threat but no change in campaign plans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Security is a worry but the Gujarat chief minister will continue is campaign ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

India's Persian Gulf diplomacy is on a roll

India's Persian Gulf diplomacy is on a roll

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

If things work out, it will be a great leap forward in the Indian-Iranian economic ties in the new phase of Iran's reintegration with the world market following the lifting of sanctions, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How cash flows affect our economy

How cash flows affect our economy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Without cash flows, one can hardly aspire to better living conditions.

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Rama Krishna Sangu, partner, Manohar Chowdhry & Associates, Chartered Accountants, and a member of the Indirect Tax Committee of ICAI, fielded readers' questions on GST on Rediff Chat.

Congress guns for Modi's head over sting CD in Prajapati case

Congress guns for Modi's head over sting CD in Prajapati case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The Congress on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Narendra Modi, in the wake of a sting operation, which claims that it has "exposed" a plan by senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to save the Gujarat chief minister's key aide Amit Shah in the Tulsi Prajapati fake encounter case.

Pacquiao faces possible sanctions for hiding shoulder injury

Pacquiao faces possible sanctions for hiding shoulder injury

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The fallout from the "Fight of the Century" became murkier on Monday with possible lawsuits in the works and Manny Pacquiao likely to face disciplinary action for failing to disclose a pre-bout shoulder injury.

Want to study journalism in the US?

Want to study journalism in the US?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

In an online chat with Get Ahead reader, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

Modi has now realised the limits to India's power

Modi has now realised the limits to India's power

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Two years into power, there is very little to show for the Modi government by way of 'achievements' on the foreign policy front, and his China, Pakistan policies are gasping for breath, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

#RIPSridevi: 'I am in shock. Can't stop crying'

#RIPSridevi: 'I am in shock. Can't stop crying'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Bollywood is in shock after Sridevi's death.

Befriending the US while tempering China: Can India do it?

Befriending the US while tempering China: Can India do it?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Even as the United States snuggles closer to India with the thinly veiled objective of containing China, the Indian strategy is to avoid alienating either nation.

Terrorism needs to be dealt individually and collectively: Prez

Terrorism needs to be dealt individually and collectively: Prez

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Raising the issue of cross border terrorism during his first visit to Turkey, a traditional ally of Pakistan, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the menace must be dealt both "individually and collectively" as it was a threat to global peace.

History is not only about the past, but also about the present

History is not only about the past, but also about the present

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

It is ironic that Raja Mahendra Pratap's Jat connection is being used for vote bank politics. He could not have cared less for his caste.' 'He was aware of the hold caste had on people's lives, and always rose above this kind of narrow thinking.' 'He mentions that once when he landed at Dwarka the priests asked him about his caste. He replied that he was a sweeper. The priests denied him entry. "I did not care to visit it," he writes, "when it was surrounded by people who had no regard for humanity".'

Watch out Modi! Aam Aadmi Party is making inroads in Gujarat

Watch out Modi! Aam Aadmi Party is making inroads in Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The AAP's mandate in Gujarat is similar to the one in Delhi -- address issues related to corruption and other grievances of the common man, says Vinay Umarji and Premal Balan

Kerala remains the red land, but there's a saffron speck

Kerala remains the red land, but there's a saffron speck

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Rampant corruption by Congress ministers must be counted as the single biggest factor to prompt the electorate to hand over a thumping mandate to the Communist parties, says M K Bhadrakumar.

Foreign e-commerce sites can be cheap but risky

Foreign e-commerce sites can be cheap but risky

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Be extra careful while using credit cards because there is a risk of misuse

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

'Today it is a studio being held to ransom, tomorrow it will be a government, an entire nation. I don't see anyone laughing when that happens,' says Suparn Verma.

Modi sings a new tune: Embrace inclusion, shun aggression

Modi sings a new tune: Embrace inclusion, shun aggression

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Modi's tweets talk about the celebration of democracy and also puts emphasis on the education of girls, says Mayank Mishra

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.

Narendra Modi's rise may be BJP's strongest message

Narendra Modi's rise may be BJP's strongest message

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

In Narendra Modi, every BJP worker sees what he might have been or what he can become, says Amberish K Diwanji

Is it time to divide J&K into three?

Is it time to divide J&K into three?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Since 1950 successive governments have tried various options but failed to reduce alienation amongst the people, for different reasons, of Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh. It is best to accept this reality and let each region charter its own path, within the framework of the Indian Constitution, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

How BJP succeeded in driving Vijayakanth to the DMK

How BJP succeeded in driving Vijayakanth to the DMK

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

With the DMK formalising its alliance with the Congress and the Indian Union Muslim League, and the AIADMK not allowing the BJP anywhere near it, if the DMDK too goes with the DMK then the only option left for the BJP is to explore going with the PMK. In that case it has to endorse Dr Ramadoss as its chief minister candidate, says R Ramasubramanian.

The speech Narendra Modi should have given

The speech Narendra Modi should have given

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Amberish Kathewad Diwanji tweaks Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech.

Why the RSS is not untouchable

Why the RSS is not untouchable

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The real danger in India is not majoritarianism but minorityism, a bane we have already experienced. Majoritarianism in the India context means plurality and tolerance. No one needs to fear, says Vivek Gumaste

Flipkart claims $100-mn sales clocked in 10 hours

Flipkart claims $100-mn sales clocked in 10 hours

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Buyers complain about server errors, allege discounts were 'not real'.

China's $20 bn investment to transform India?

China's $20 bn investment to transform India?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

The prejudices the Chinese carry with them mean they are not natural global managers.

The incredible women of Bharat

The incredible women of Bharat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Sanjeev Nayyar travels across India from Barmer to Arunachal to Mahabalipuram, and comes back humbled and impressed with the women he interacted with through his journey.

How the Internet was born, 25 years ago

How the Internet was born, 25 years ago

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

November 12 marks 25 years of the beginning of the World Wide Web. Shivanand Kanavi gives us the story of how it all began.

Rajya Sabha MP, close to Jagan, indicted in US

Rajya Sabha MP, close to Jagan, indicted in US

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

US indicts Rajya Sabha MP K V P Ramachandra Rao, a close associate of Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and his son Jaganmohan Reddy, in bribery and corruption case.

How to crack the IBPS Bank PO Exam 2013

How to crack the IBPS Bank PO Exam 2013

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

In an online chat, Anil Nagar, Director, Bank Power Institute, Delhi addressed questions on how to prepare for the IBPS Bank PO exam.