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NBFCs are not dying to become banks: Industry leaders

NBFCs are not dying to become banks: Industry leaders

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

But the industry's chief executives remain confident of the long-term growth potential of NBFCs in India, given their specialised lending on the asset side, last-mile reach, and a well-capitalised balance sheet. "Over the years, NBFCs have faced many crises.

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Historians and conservation architects describe the old edifice as a "repository of India's history" and its "democratic ethos", and an "architectural jewel" of Delhi.

A Well For My Mother

A Well For My Mother

Rediff.com31 May 2023

A 14-year-old boy digs well for mother in Palghar.

'Ultimate Competitor': Ponting praises Siraj's aggression

'Ultimate Competitor': Ponting praises Siraj's aggression

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Siraj was perhaps the only bright spot for India with the ball

Zeenat Aman's Shalimar Moment...

Zeenat Aman's Shalimar Moment...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'Rex Harrison wasn't at the event, but he was in the film. One day on set, he told me, "A beautiful girl like you should get married immediately". I had a good laugh over that.'

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

These Models Don't Need A Ramp

These Models Don't Need A Ramp

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

A glimpse of what the runway veterans have been up to.

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The death toll in Turkey and Syria jolted by multiple earthquakes has reached more than 5,000, even as two fresh tremors hit eastern Turkey on Tuesday, reported the United States Geological Survey.

3 labourers from Bihar shot at in J-K's Shopian

3 labourers from Bihar shot at in J-K's Shopian

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The area has been cordoned off and a hunt launched to nab the attackers.

Where India lost the plot in WTC final...

Where India lost the plot in WTC final...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The truth of the matter is that India lost their second successive WTC final on day two of this encounter when they collapsed to 71/4 in response to Australia's first-innings total of 469.

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Keeravaaniji doesn't work in isolation.' 'He responds to stories, situations and the emotional core of a film.' 'That's why his tunes are so different.' 'Unchiseled emotional masterpieces.'

Alia Bhatt Reveals Her 'Little Secret'

Alia Bhatt Reveals Her 'Little Secret'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Scenes from the Rocky Aur Rani media interaction in Mumbai...

Hina's Style For Women Who Think Pink

Hina's Style For Women Who Think Pink

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Spoil yourself silly in your favourite colour this Women's Day.

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

In the coming months, globally as well as in India, rice might remain a hot potato.

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Dominique Lapierre, the French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced on Sunday.

Highest-ever capital outlay of Rs 2.4 lakh crore for Railways

Highest-ever capital outlay of Rs 2.4 lakh crore for Railways

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Presenting the Budget in Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the outlay for the Railways is nine times the amount provided in 2013-2014. She said 100 critical transport infrastructure projects for last- and first-mile connectivity for coal, fertiliser and food grain sectors have been identified and will be taken up on a priority basis with investment of Rs 75,000 crore, including Rs 15,000 crore from private sources, she said.

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'If Trudeau chooses to repeat his allegations in his UN speech on Friday, it would create a whole new escalation.'

Duleep Trophy: North, Central move closer to victory

Duleep Trophy: North, Central move closer to victory

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

North bowlers made optimum use of it to reduce North East to 58 for 3 at close. NE trail by 607 runs.

72% of Indian districts exposed to extreme floods, only 25% have...

72% of Indian districts exposed to extreme floods, only 25% have...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Despite high exposure to floods, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim are the best performing states in terms of flood early warning systems (EWS), according to the report by independent policy research think tank The Council on Energy Environment and Water.

Duleep Trophy: Shorey's century boosts North Zone on Day 1

Duleep Trophy: Shorey's century boosts North Zone on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Dhruv Shorey steered North Zone's charge against North East Zone with a composed century on the first day of the four-day Duleep Trophy quarter-final.

Gunman kills 8 at Texas mall, shot dead by cop later

Gunman kills 8 at Texas mall, shot dead by cop later

Rediff.com7 May 2023

At least nine people, including the attacker, were killed in a shooting at an outlet mall near Dallas and seven injured persons were undergoing treatment, The New York Times reported citing officials on Saturday night.

F1: Alonso on front row in Miami, but win a long shot

F1: Alonso on front row in Miami, but win a long shot

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Fernando Alonso will start the Miami Grand Prix on the front row alongside pole sitter Sergio Perez, providing Aston Martin the chance for a win, believes team principal Mike Krack.

Blast in Quetta; Babar Azam, Afridi moved to safety

Blast in Quetta; Babar Azam, Afridi moved to safety

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

A senior police officer said that rescue work had been completed at the site and the injured had been taken to hospital.

Ashes PHOTOS: Wood, Bairstow dazzle as England on brink of win

Ashes PHOTOS: Wood, Bairstow dazzle as England on brink of win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook helped England stretch their lead over Australia to 189 on day three of the crucial fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the hosts moving on to 506-8 at lunch.

Ice Ice Baby! The Antarctic Ice Marathon...

Ice Ice Baby! The Antarctic Ice Marathon...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Organisers describe it as "the southernmost marathon on Earth".

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

23 dead, dozens injured as tornado hits Mississippi

23 dead, dozens injured as tornado hits Mississippi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi, United States, late on Friday, leaving a trail of damage for over 100 miles.

3 killed, 213 injured as 2 fresh quakes hit Turkey

3 killed, 213 injured as 2 fresh quakes hit Turkey

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Turkish Interior Minister also stated that the search and rescue operations are underway at three sites.

What The Models Wore To The Met Gala

What The Models Wore To The Met Gala

Rediff.com2 May 2023

It was more wonderful than you could possibly imagine.

Reliance Jio eyes 100 mn homes through its 5G fixed wireless access

Reliance Jio eyes 100 mn homes through its 5G fixed wireless access

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Reliance Jio's aggressive target to reach 100 million households through the launch of the 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) could make it one of the world's largest players in this space. But this also marks a change from its earlier strategy of offering fibre-to-the home (FTTH) broadband to households. Despite its best efforts, in two years Jio has been able to connect only 7 million households with FTTH, as permission for right of way for the last mile became a major impediment and the process of laying ducts for the roll-out was slow and cumbersome.

Jewellers getting more inquiries for gold after RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 notes; no panic buying

Jewellers getting more inquiries for gold after RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 notes; no panic buying

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Jewellers in India, the world's second largest gold consuming country after China, have started receiving more inquiries for purchase of gold or silver immediately after the Reserve Bank's announcement to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes from circulation. However, there is no panic buying of the precious metal unlike the situation witnessed in 2016 during demonetisation, jewellers body GJC said on Sunday. In fact in the last two days, the actual gold purchase has been less in exchange of Rs 2,000 notes due to strict Know your Customer (KYC) norms although sources said some jewellers have started charging a 5-10 per cent premium, taking the gold prices to Rs 66,000 per 10 grams level.

Highlights of Budget 2023-24

Highlights of Budget 2023-24

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Per capita income has more than doubled to Rs 1.97 lakh in around nine years. Indian economy has increased in size from being 10th to 5th largest in the world in the past nine years. Seven priorities of the Budget, 'Saptarishi', are inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unleashing the potential, green growth, youth power and financial sector.

Wrestlers take a stand: Demand reform, safety

Wrestlers take a stand: Demand reform, safety

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

India's women wrestlers push for reforms after sexual harassment case

DC might ring in some changes vs GT

DC might ring in some changes vs GT

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Axar Patel's promotion in Delhi Capitals batting order is being seriously contemplated by the management

Veteran recalls Partition, travelling with corpses

Veteran recalls Partition, travelling with corpses

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

They travelled for almost three days in a train with dead bodies, witnessing bloodshed and massacre across the new border that was created between India and the new-formed Pakistan.

Archer working hard to hasten return for Mumbai Indians

Archer working hard to hasten return for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Archer said he is focussed on "feeling good" at the moment.

Uff! Palak Flirts With The Sun

Uff! Palak Flirts With The Sun

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Palak Sindhwani's fashion radiance is like her -- chirpy and cute.

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Much of the death toll has been concentrated in and around Buffalo, located on the shores of Lake Erie in western New York state, where biting cold and heavy 'lake-effect' snow all through the Christmas weekend.

This transgender sprinter's Olympic dream shattered

This transgender sprinter's Olympic dream shattered

Rediff.com9 May 2023

World Athletics (WA) banned transgender women from elite female competitions.

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

India must change approach and have better access to networks to fulfil its digitisation dream.