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IBC: 'Defaulters' paradise is lost'

IBC: 'Defaulters' paradise is lost'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code cleans up non-performing assets and puts companies in capable and credible hands.'

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Of Raghuram Rajan and a few natural-born biases

Of Raghuram Rajan and a few natural-born biases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

If Mr Rajan's citizenship is considered relevant for heading an organisation that issues sovereign currency, should the provenance of a participant in a critical function of a sovereign democracy not count as well?

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'Of all artists who openly support the current political dispensation, she is far and away the finest,' argues Sreehari Nair. 'With the exception of perhaps Tabu, no Indian actress has done more to extend the range of the feminine mystique in Hindi cinema.'

Former Chhattisgarh CM's son Amit Jogi arrested

Former Chhattisgarh CM's son Amit Jogi arrested

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The arrest was made following a police complaint lodged against him by Sameera Paikra, the BJP candidate from Marwahi constituency in the 2013 state assembly polls.

While PNB 'slept', Mehul Choksi planned his escape

While PNB 'slept', Mehul Choksi planned his escape

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

He escaped the country in the first week and took the oath of allegiance in Antigua on January 15

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He attacked the dispensation over issues such as the state of the economy, the situation in Kashmir, the National Register of Citizens in Assam and action by probe agencies against opposition leaders.

Airbus payout adds new twist in Rafale vs Eurofighter deal

Airbus payout adds new twist in Rafale vs Eurofighter deal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Airbus' $99 million payout puts a new light on Eurofighter's 'unsolicited bid' to the Modi government, reducing the cost of the Typhoon fighter by 20 per cent, making it in retrospect significantly cheaper than the Rafale.

In China, Modi to push for expediting industrial parks

In China, Modi to push for expediting industrial parks

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Beijing wants assurance that its investments won't come under scrutiny

The Chhattisgarh tragedy and Indian surgeons' love for speed

The Chhattisgarh tragedy and Indian surgeons' love for speed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

This cult of speed reaches its crowning glory during that peculiar Indian spectacle called medical camps. Medical camps are an activity in which doctors from cities travel to underserved areas, often on weekends, where the poor are then herded in hundreds for deliverance, photo-ops and freebies. In their more evolved form, there are surgical camps where bewildered and overawed patients are put onto operating tables and, much like an assembly line, a series of operations are performed in rapid succession. The surgical instruments are often magically sterilised in minutes between procedures, says Dr Sanjay Nagral.

Modi-I has actually left the economy in good shape

Modi-I has actually left the economy in good shape

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The Modi government has handled inflation far better than any government in the past two decades. Both the stock market and currency indices have begun to show confidence in the economy, despite the mounting global headwinds of trade.

'Dravidian parties have compromised on many issues'

'Dravidian parties have compromised on many issues'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'A recent compromise by the state government is accepting NEET exams for medical entrance.'

It's ELECTIONS in the Movies!

It's ELECTIONS in the Movies!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

This is how politics played out on the screen.

'Ease of doing business will become ease of closing business'

'Ease of doing business will become ease of closing business'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The BMS said that creating workers who do not own their industry and without permanent commitment or relationship with the industry, will be a hazard for industrial growth.

Budget numbers: Full of sound and fury

Budget numbers: Full of sound and fury

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

High fiscal deficits raise inflation which hits the lowest income and salaried classes.

After SC snub, govt to introduce Bill on Aadhaar in Parliament

After SC snub, govt to introduce Bill on Aadhaar in Parliament

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The government will push for the passage of a long-pending bill to provide statutory status to the Unique Identification Authority of India in the winter session of Parliament.

When the Finance Bill goes beyond Budget making

When the Finance Bill goes beyond Budget making

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The amendment of around 40 central statutes makes the Finance Bill, 2017 unique

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told the Rajya Sabha that this is an issue of concern not just for the government and the Opposition, but the entire House and the nation shares this concern

Child-lifting rumours led to Palghar lynching: CID chargesheet

Child-lifting rumours led to Palghar lynching: CID chargesheet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The team probing the incident examined 808 suspects and 118 witnesses to collect strong evidence against the accused, the CID said in a release.

'The nature of jobs is changing'

'The nature of jobs is changing'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'We want to connect unique skills that students have with the unique jobs being created.'

BJP manifesto: High on output, short on outcome

BJP manifesto: High on output, short on outcome

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'If an election promise has to be credible, silence on practical questions doesn't help matters,' notes T N Ninan.

Time to trim the fat army of babus

Time to trim the fat army of babus

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Just 5 departments account for about 88 per cent of the Union government's civilian employees. A leaner bureaucracy will help Modi keep his promise of maximum governance with minimum government, says A K Bhattacharya.

India's jewellery business has lost its lustre

India's jewellery business has lost its lustre

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

There was a massive 24% decline in India's gems and jewelry exports to $2,321 million for September 2018 as against $3,053.38 million in the same period last year.

Telecom dept plays the swadeshi card

Telecom dept plays the swadeshi card

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Lok Sabha passes citizenship (amendment) bill

Lok Sabha passes citizenship (amendment) bill

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The Bill provides for according Indian citizenship to the the Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after six years of residence in India instead of 12 years even if they do not possess any document.

It does not look like a 'do or die' Budget

It does not look like a 'do or die' Budget

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'More a show that you are doing something in the Budget even if that something never actually comes to pass,' notes Nitin Desai.

Blackmoney: I-T dept begins action against mining firms

Blackmoney: I-T dept begins action against mining firms

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

CBDT recently issued orders to all tax offices to check any 'discrepancies' in financial statements of these companies

Task force lens falls on India Inc's subsidiaries in tax havens

Task force lens falls on India Inc's subsidiaries in tax havens

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The task force has provided probe agencies with a list of attributes, including disproportionate investments, debt, advances or cash, to red-flag such firms.

Instant triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha

Instant triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The law minister said 20 Muslim countries in the world, including Pakistan and Malaysia, have banned the triple talaq. "Why can't a secular India do it?" he asked.

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The bill was passed with 165 voting in favour and 7 against it.

Trump has no real affection for India

Trump has no real affection for India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'The best thing that Modi can hope for in this visit is that he is able to mobilise Indians in America to vote Republican and try and help Trump return to power,' argues Aakar Patel.

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

A combination of externalities such as global trade wars and slowing growth, continuing glitches in accessing offsets under the GST regime, which has created a liquidity crunch for smaller exporters, and the growing competitiveness of smaller countries are causing the slowdown.

Mauritius funds may now be re-routed through Singapore for investments in India

Mauritius funds may now be re-routed through Singapore for investments in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Singapore is the favoured destination as it has traditionally had a stable fund management regime; also, its tax treaty with India is similar to that of Mauritius

WikiLeaks: Did Modi help the Ford Foundation?

WikiLeaks: Did Modi help the Ford Foundation?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Ford Foundation, whose financing came under scrutiny in India last year, appears to have received help from John Podesta, chairman of the Clinton Campaign, to resolve the issue for which he is believed to have spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi too, according to latest emails released by WikiLeaks.

COVID-19 crisis: How India's small businesses will survive

COVID-19 crisis: How India's small businesses will survive

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'Their dharma propels them to pay their workers; otherwise, they know the boys would starve.' 'At the same time they will not allow their business to suffer,' observes Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Jet Airways to hire over 50 foreign pilots for its B-777 planes

Jet Airways to hire over 50 foreign pilots for its B-777 planes

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Six of these aircraft are currently on lease to Etihad Airways, set to start returning to Jetair's fleet in June

2017 begins with a bang for outbound M&A deals

2017 begins with a bang for outbound M&A deals

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Indian companies have made acquisitions of $1 billion so far in January

India's Cloth Man on winning the Magsaysay

India's Cloth Man on winning the Magsaysay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Anshu Gupta, the founder of Goonj, has transformed the culture of giving in the country. He has for 15 years now, worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots, by making discarded materials a resource for the poor. His weapon, he says, is 'cloth as a tool of social change.'

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.

Why are our passports so shabby?

Why are our passports so shabby?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?' asks Sunil Sethi.