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Coming soon: The 'Google Tax'

Coming soon: The 'Google Tax'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Downloading songs, movies, books? You may have to pay tax on it.

What's cooking at Indian Railways?

What's cooking at Indian Railways?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

From offering free food to passengers to re-arranging train timings Railways Minister Piyush Goyal announced a slew of measures to make the Railways more efficient

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

940 children have died this year. A team from NCPCR found the hospital to be in the 'worst condition'. 77 infants had died till December 24 including 10 within 48 hours on December 23-24.

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

New rules to tax Facebook, Google from June 1

New rules to tax Facebook, Google from June 1

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The income tax department on Monday released rules for equalisation levy - a tax on online advertisements that would come into effect from June 1.

Cochin, India's first airport to operate on solar power

Cochin, India's first airport to operate on solar power

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Kerala chief minister will inaugurate CIAL's green initiative.

India, China decide to improve communication between armies

India, China decide to improve communication between armies

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The two sides also decided on early operationalisation of the proposed hotline between the two armies as part of the confidence building measures, the defence ministry said.

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'Recently we held a video conference with a host (about 100) of US companies that want to move their base from China to Uttar Pradesh.'

Qantas cuts 5,000 jobs, posts a loss of 235 mn Australian dollars in first half

Qantas cuts 5,000 jobs, posts a loss of 235 mn Australian dollars in first half

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

According to media reports, Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce said the result was unacceptable and the company would slash 5,000 full-time equivalent positions.

First seaplane service from Mumbai takes off to Lonavala

First seaplane service from Mumbai takes off to Lonavala

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Mumbai-based private operator Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd (Mehair), in association with MTDC, on Monday launched maiden seaplane service to Lonavala from here, marking its first operation from the mainland.

Your own car might start earning for you

Your own car might start earning for you

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The rentals start from Rs 50 an hour for a small hatchback

What will India serve Hollande on R-Day?

What will India serve Hollande on R-Day?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

While the Rafale deal seems to be the main order of business during French President Francois Hollande's visit, other aspects could help sweeten the deal, says Claude Arpi.

How India Inc plans to woo buyers amid COVID-19

How India Inc plans to woo buyers amid COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

From auto, refrigerator, and mobile handset makers to real estate firms, companies are tying up with banks to dole out attractive finance schemes and discounts to make buying more affordable.

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Thanks to technological support provided by BlinkIN, a Bengaluru-based intelligent visual-assistance company, engineers in Wuhan were able to remotely install air ventilation systems in two hospitals in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Peerzada Abrar.

Ensure safety in nuclear assets: Antony to DRDO, Navy

Ensure safety in nuclear assets: Antony to DRDO, Navy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Defence Minister A K Antony has asked the Navy and the DRDO to maintain highest safety standards in the nuclear submarine fleet of the country after the mishap at the site of an under-construction vessel at Vishakhapatnam in which one person was killed.

'Make in India' needs ex-servicemen

'Make in India' needs ex-servicemen

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

'Ex-servicemen engineers and technicians are true professionals worthy of being 'Make in India' agents. They can be trusted to bring long term dividends -- it is in their character to be long term loyalists!' says Air Marshal P V Athawale (Retd).

Ranbaxy, JP Associates to exit Nifty from Mar 28

Ranbaxy, JP Associates to exit Nifty from Mar 28

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Tech Mahindra and United Spirits will replace them in the 50-share index of the National Stock Exchange with effect from March 28.

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

These homes offer services that help lead a smooth retired life.

'Degree not sole proof of education'

'Degree not sole proof of education'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'A mother, a farmer and cattle owner, all have valuable knowledge, but academia has failed to acknowledge their wisdom.'

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Our preparation is based on ICMR projections, whatever preparations we have to make.' 'If they project around 70,000 is the maximum number of hospital cases by mid-May or May 30, we are preparing accordingly -- how many people will need hospitalisation.'

Banks limit ATM usage; to charge for more than 5 transactions

Banks limit ATM usage; to charge for more than 5 transactions

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Using ATMs to withdraw money or for other purposes like balance enquiry beyond five times in a month will attract a levy of Rs 20 per transaction from November 1.

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The railway division is in talks with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

Tata-SIA to start hiring this week

Tata-SIA to start hiring this week

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The exact figure not known yet but advertisements for recruiting employees would hit print this week.

Easy ways to transfer money abroad

Easy ways to transfer money abroad

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Some private banks offer easier platform to transfer money abroad, like ICICI's Money2World.

Plans to roll out new car from Sanand plant: Tata Motors

Plans to roll out new car from Sanand plant: Tata Motors

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Company says that this is a long-term plan as it continues to evaluate options.

Govt to hand over 14 more domestic airports to pvt parties

Govt to hand over 14 more domestic airports to pvt parties

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The government which is proceeding with privatising six airports including those at Kolkata and Chennai, intends to give away 14 more to private parties for operation and development during the 12th Plan period, Rajya Sabha was told on Tuesday.

To what extent will RBI liquidity easing help?

To what extent will RBI liquidity easing help?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The gains will be gradual as the measure will be executed over 12 months or so.

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'The Chinese thought India would back off. 'They did not expect such a firm Indian response to their expansionist manoeuvre.'

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Maruti being the market leader with a disproportionately high share of the passenger car market helped its component makers grow as an industry all these years and hence, the exit from a segment is a jolt if not a big setback.

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Conglomerate has become the first corporate house in India's history to adopt a historical monument, in a Rs 250 mn contract spanning five years.

Railway budget: No service charge on e-tickets; new safety fund to be set up

Railway budget: No service charge on e-tickets; new safety fund to be set up

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

For 2017-18, the plan size has been pegged by the Railways at Rs 1,31,000 crore.

Suzlon to invest Rs 15,000 cr for power projects in MP

Suzlon to invest Rs 15,000 cr for power projects in MP

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The world's fifth largest wind turbine supplier Suzlon Energy will invest close to Rs 15,000 crore in the next five years to set up power projects of 2,000 MW capacity in Madhya Pradesh.

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

A century-old company -- that started as an infrastructure provider for large religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela -- has expanded its role to keeping the premises of such gatherings litter-free.

Gold vs stocks: Where should you invest?

Gold vs stocks: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Physical assets such as gold and real estate have their own positives and negatives, while other financial assets such as mutual funds, stocks and bonds come with their pluses and minuses. Let us look at both options in a little more detail.

China plans to build floating nuclear plants in SCS

China plans to build floating nuclear plants in SCS

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

China will prioritise the development of a floating nuclear power platform in the coming five years.

India builds solar plants atop canals to save land, water

India builds solar plants atop canals to save land, water

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Experts identify two major advantages in building solar plants atop canals: efficient and cheap land use, and reduced water evaporation from the channels underneath

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'While all would agree on the need to be ready to launch cross-border strikes on terror camps, there is sharp disagreement on how best to do it.' 'Through IAF fighters, or surface-to-surface missiles?' 'Or should army Special Forces be created to do the job?' 'If air strikes are the agreed priority, additional funding must be made available for the purchase of fighters and missiles.' 'If it is to be Special Forces, the army must be facilitated in raising a Special Forces Command,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Maha builders seek changes in rent rules amid damp property market

Maha builders seek changes in rent rules amid damp property market

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The prices of unsold homes in Mumbai run into crores of rupees.