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'Modi@1: It has been a good year for the economy'

'Modi@1: It has been a good year for the economy'

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The Modi government's array of economic policy has been impressive.

Selling property? Expect a letter from the I-T dept

Selling property? Expect a letter from the I-T dept

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The government can seek details from sellers such as sources of funds while buying.

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress, desperate to make a comeback in Gujarat, which has been ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for over 20 years, has tried to reach out to various sections of society in its blueprint unveiled.

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

How IIT Kharagpur researchers are leading a 'green revolution'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The farmers of Khentia are now working in tandem with the IIT team.

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Will Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara see a second innings in India?

Why we vote the way we do

Why we vote the way we do

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'What aspect of the air strikes would make it possible for a voter to change her mind?' asks Aakar Patel.

Now, US may sell F-16s to India

Now, US may sell F-16s to India

Rediff.com6 May 2016

'One of the great assets that India has is its enormous intellectual content, enormous intellectual developmental content, and some of the things we need to be working on are unmanned systems, for example, the enormous opportunities for us to jointly partner and develop -- not simply sell our equipment to India -- but actually partner and develop in areas like drones, areas like advanced aircraft and even areas around certain missile systems, where we can have a win-win.'

Oil companies at crossroads over govt diktat on retail outlets

Oil companies at crossroads over govt diktat on retail outlets

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Investment can only be by prospective dealers.

PM in Mizoram: UPA's policies have given good results

PM in Mizoram: UPA's policies have given good results

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said that the United Progressive Alliance government's policies and programmes for rapid and inclusive growth are showing good results and the country has seen a record average economic growth in the last nine years.

National Herald issue: How the Gandhis revived Associated Journals

National Herald issue: How the Gandhis revived Associated Journals

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Prior to 2011, the company was in dire straits. But recent financial results show its fortunes are on the mend.

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Alas, the 'basic income' schemes that have hit the headlines in the recent past are a far cry from the genuine article in terms of coverage and fiscal implications, says Vijay Joshi.

How to fix India's banking problems

How to fix India's banking problems

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Advice to the new finance minister from former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan: 1. Clean up banks by reviving projects that can be revived after restructuring debt. 2. Improve governance and management at public sector banks. 3. De-risk banking by encouraging risk transfers to non-banks and the market. 4. Reduce the number and weight of government mandates for public sector banks, and for banks more generally.

Fresh ED searches at Bhujbal's premises, NCP alleges political vendetta

Fresh ED searches at Bhujbal's premises, NCP alleges political vendetta

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

ED officials said the nine premises covered under the action included properties and offices belonging to Bhujbal, son Pankaj, nephew and former member of Parliament Samir and a few others.

After the stick, PM may offer carrots on Sat

After the stick, PM may offer carrots on Sat

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Sops for middle class, poor and farmers on cards.

Is there a great deal of trust in the private sector?

Is there a great deal of trust in the private sector?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

With certain quarters demanding privatisation of public sector banks in the aftermath of the alleged fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB), Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister chairman Bibek Debroy tells Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Ishan Bakshi and Indivjal Dhasmana that reducing government equity even to zero would not mean giving up of government control over these banks.

Two years of Modi: How the govt has fared in 7 key areas

Two years of Modi: How the govt has fared in 7 key areas

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'Success will require political skill, not just economic expertise'

BJP won't succumb to RSS pressure on Ram temple

BJP won't succumb to RSS pressure on Ram temple

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'The saffron party is under pressure from RSS and other Hindutva quarters to move swiftly on construction of Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.'

What drove a 26-year-old farmer to suicide?

What drove a 26-year-old farmer to suicide?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Farming and debt go together in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district. There are those who have learnt to live with it and others like Alagar who could not cope with the loss.

Modi mulls breakup of Coal India, opening up sector

Modi mulls breakup of Coal India, opening up sector

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The PM-elect wants to fix the coal sector; cut coal imports by boosting output.

7% growth may shut the door on banking reform

7% growth may shut the door on banking reform

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'The one sector where there is still a sense of crisis is banking, but the government has regrettably set its face against privatising any of the government-owned banks,' says T N Ninan.

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

Rediff.com16 May 2016

In the past four months, launches of luxury and super luxury cars have sped ahead of non-luxury ones.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Delhi's unaccountable Raja Kejriwal

Delhi's unaccountable Raja Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'The Aam Aadmi's prophet is out of touch with both the city and his own flock.'

It's high time India built a competitive banking system

It's high time India built a competitive banking system

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Multiple organisations of different kinds with overlapping goals would be a dream situation for those who believe in competition and innovation.

Global Parli brings hope to parched Beed

Global Parli brings hope to parched Beed

Rediff.com22 May 2018

'We are not promising prosperity to these villagers. Instead, the focus is on self-sufficiency.'

ED summons Bhujbal's son, seizes passport

ED summons Bhujbal's son, seizes passport

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The ED had conducted searches on at least nine premises, including properties and offices, belonging to the senior Bhujbal, Pankaj, nephew Samir and few others.

'We at the RBI feel the anger, hurt and pain at banking frauds'

'We at the RBI feel the anger, hurt and pain at banking frauds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'In plain simple English, these practices amount to a looting of our country's future by some in the business community, in cahoots with some lenders,' says RBI Governor Dr Urjit R Patel.

Budget 2015: What we need now are difficult decisions

Budget 2015: What we need now are difficult decisions

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

In an interview with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com, he talks about the economic policies of the Narendra Modi government and whether achche din is really coming.

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The two were convicted on July 6 in the Avenfield properties case linked to the Sharif family's ownership of four luxury flats in London.

Eyewitness: 'People disappeared without a trace after the explosion'

Eyewitness: 'People disappeared without a trace after the explosion'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'I lost several of my friends, a lot of people I know are severely injured and in hospital. It will take time for all of us to recover.' 'You can't blame any single political party for using their influence to get the fireworks okayed. It is an election year and everybody wants to please the people.'

Government rushes to roll out more trains as cities swell

Government rushes to roll out more trains as cities swell

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Even if some of those projects remain on paper, the potential for manufacturers and engineering firms is too big to ignore

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Sharing of water from a river which flows through several states is a crucial challenge which comes in the way of maintaining the spirit of good neighbourly relations.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani didn't want Rahul around

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani didn't want Rahul around

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The night before Sheena was allegedly killed, 'Indrani Madam instructed me to not send anyone up to her flat.' 'She told me to especially not allow Rahul Mukerjea.'

Budget before Ballot: Who got what from Goyal

Budget before Ballot: Who got what from Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Converting what was supposed to be an interim budget or a vote on account into an almost full-fledged budget announcement in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal proposed an array of incentives for both middle-class and farmers, whose disenchantment was said to have cost the BJP dearly in recent assembly elections.

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

For existing technologies, unless appropriate financing is available, deployment at scale is difficult.

Unfair deals? Lanka halts $1.4-billion Chinese port project

Unfair deals? Lanka halts $1.4-billion Chinese port project

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

China has invested millions in Sri Lankan infrastructure.

Trailers for the biggest political blockbuster RELEASED!

Trailers for the biggest political blockbuster RELEASED!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Tuesday's contrasting speeches -- one by Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi and the other by Narendra Modi in Jaipur -- set the tone for the mother of all political battles, reports Anita Katyal.

Marathas wanted to 'liberate' Hindu holy sites

Marathas wanted to 'liberate' Hindu holy sites

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Contemporary records speak of Chhatrapati Shivaji's resolve to liberate Hindu holy places, and the later Maratha rulers carried forward his legacy, Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) reveals in a forthcoming book.

Constitution's secular character being used for religion-based politics: CIC

Constitution's secular character being used for religion-based politics: CIC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

He was informed by the PWD authorities that case of religious structure has been thoroughly debated and Religious Committee has recommended to remove it.