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With an eye on job creation, MSMEs set to get a boost in Budget

With an eye on job creation, MSMEs set to get a boost in Budget

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Monetary incentives under Skill India to small entrepreneurs, capital infusion into technology fund to help businesses expand operations

The Hindu Shah Bano moment is here

The Hindu Shah Bano moment is here

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Modi's power rests on the Hindu vote.' 'It is this vote bank that sees the Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala as an intrusion into its religious practice and is frothing at the mouth.' 'History shows us the ill-fated consequences of a strong government buckling before street power,' cautions Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Brazil soccer gold will be the memory Rio never forgets

Brazil soccer gold will be the memory Rio never forgets

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

In Brazil it will be the Olympic moment everyone remembers.

UP Election 2017: Inside the Samajwadi Party 'war room'

UP Election 2017: Inside the Samajwadi Party 'war room'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

As Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criss-crosses Uttar Pradesh to drum up support, the ruling party's hi-tech 'war room' in Lucknow is working round-the-clock as his "eyes and ears" to breathe life in his hectic electioneering by updating him on all key developments.

Why you must file I-T returns on time

Why you must file I-T returns on time

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Even if you don't come in the filing bracket, it is the only way to claim refunds, get visa to some countries.

Sports Shorts: Good day for Indian shuttlers at Russia Open

Sports Shorts: Good day for Indian shuttlers at Russia Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Capital goods: To have cascading effect on infra thrust

Capital goods: To have cascading effect on infra thrust

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Tax incentives to have cascading effect on the capital goods industry.

BAD NEWS! 60% of EPF deposits to be taxed on withdrawal

BAD NEWS! 60% of EPF deposits to be taxed on withdrawal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

At present, deposits, accrual of interest and withdrawals are tax free under the scheme.

EPL PHOTOS: Man United stay in touch, Spurs slump at Leicester

EPL PHOTOS: Man United stay in touch, Spurs slump at Leicester

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday

The looming coal crisis

The looming coal crisis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Currently, 23 power units with a cumulative capacity of 30,000 MW have super critical coal stock situation A lack of synchronised approach between the concerned ministries and power plants, has led to this crisis, says Shreya Jai.

Is FMCG growth story tapering?

Is FMCG growth story tapering?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

FMCG has been behaving unlike a defensive category in recent quarters.

Cash back or reward points -- which one to choose?

Cash back or reward points -- which one to choose?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Credit cards prove useful when making high value transactions.

Mr Jaitley, why is the income tax department hiding data?

Mr Jaitley, why is the income tax department hiding data?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Our income tax department should bring out monthly bulletin as well as annual reports providing insights into the nature of our direct tax segments, points out R Vaidyanathan.

GST: Rush job will cause more pain later

GST: Rush job will cause more pain later

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Simplifying the processes will lead to greater efficiencies. Bad processes will not help even if implemented well, says T N C Rajagopalan

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

If the government decides to go back to the old regime where the EPF was not taxed but the NPS was, the latter will become an unattractive product.

EPL PIX: Five-star City make statement; Spurs down Villa

EPL PIX: Five-star City make statement; Spurs down Villa

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as champions Manchester City made a convincing start to their title defence with a 5-0 win over West Ham United.

Will Australia ruin McCullum's farewell Test match?

Will Australia ruin McCullum's farewell Test match?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

New Zealand's cricket team have run a gamut of emotions this week after they slumped to a heavy first Test loss to Australia then won three awards at their country's premier sports awards on Thursday.

Rio Games: Brazil find form; Argentina and champs Mexico dumped out

Rio Games: Brazil find form; Argentina and champs Mexico dumped out

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

After going two games without a goal and being booed off the field by their own fans, the Brazilian men's soccer team found their scoring touch at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday with a 4-0 win over Denmark that sealed their place in the next round.

Scope for more GST rate cuts; 'juvenile' to link it with polls: FM

Scope for more GST rate cuts; 'juvenile' to link it with polls: FM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

"This rationalisation is 3-4 month exercise," he said, adding that the GST Council decided on the rate cut on the recommendation of a Fitment Committee.

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Steps such as safeguard duty in the works to plug the route

DoT diverted Rs 33,682.86 cr rural telephone money, says CAG

DoT diverted Rs 33,682.86 cr rural telephone money, says CAG

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The Universal Service Obligation fund was set up in April 2002 and a statutory status was given to it.

Europa: Rooney makes quiet return to Everton in narrow win

Europa: Rooney makes quiet return to Everton in narrow win

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Wayne Rooney's Everton homecoming ended in a 1-0 win over Slovak side Ruzomberok with the former Manchester United striker having a quiet return to Goodison Park in the Europa League, third qualifying round, first-leg on Thursday.

UBS pegs rupee at 55 on reforms boost by new govt

UBS pegs rupee at 55 on reforms boost by new govt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

The rupee appreciation will most likely lead to lower inflation and less ambiguity.

Cairo is a feast for all the senses

Cairo is a feast for all the senses

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is a maelstrom of sights, sounds and smells.

Toll mounts to 146 in Indore-Patna Express derailment

Toll mounts to 146 in Indore-Patna Express derailment

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

All the 14 derailed coaches of the Patna-bound train 19321 have been removed from the tracks.

Housewives, want to deposit Rs 2.5 lakh? This is for you

Housewives, want to deposit Rs 2.5 lakh? This is for you

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'Housewives depositing cash up to a limit of Rs 250,000 need not worry.' 'It is understood that in India housewives save money which they get from their husbands for household expenses.' 'The intent of the government is not to question them.'

RS passes bill to grant constitutional status to NCBC

RS passes bill to grant constitutional status to NCBC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The demand was raised during a debate on the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill 2017 in the Upper House, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 2 superseding the amendments earlier carried out by the Rajya Sabha.

5 benefits of long-term two-wheeler insurance

5 benefits of long-term two-wheeler insurance

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

When compared to a one-year insurance, here's why it makes sense to buy a three-year policy

Forex scam: Banks face Sebi scrutiny

Forex scam: Banks face Sebi scrutiny

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

State-run Bank of Baroda and Oriental Bank of Commerce are among those facing scrutiny.

Explained: Why you must invest in PPF

Explained: Why you must invest in PPF

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The amount saved in a PPF account is actually saving for a rainy day.
God forbid, if bad days fall upon someone and debts pile up. A fascinating excerpt from Anil Lamba's Financial Affairs Of The Common Man: Master The Art Of Personal Finance Management.

I have to say: Justin Bieber, never, ever!

I have to say: Justin Bieber, never, ever!

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'Maybe for his fans, just to see him in the flesh was worth the ticket price.' 'Maybe they were satisfied with the gig, the whole deal.' 'For me, the night was a dreadful waste of time,' says Jahnavi Patel.

Cook drops no hints about Pietersen's future

Cook drops no hints about Pietersen's future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

England captain Alastair Cook declined on Saturday to offer any assurances to mercurial batsman Kevin Pietersen about his Test future.

Rio Olympics: Neymar hands Brazil elusive soccer gold

Rio Olympics: Neymar hands Brazil elusive soccer gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Neymar shed tears of joy after delivering Brazil's first men's soccer gold medal with the winning penalty in a 5-4 shootout triumph over Germany after a thrilling final ended in a draw following extra-time on Saturday.

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The Greek league leaders confirmed the move but did not give financial details. Local media said Toure would be paid around 2.5 million euros ($2.9 million) for one season.

World Bank expects India's GDP growth to reach 8% by 2017

World Bank expects India's GDP growth to reach 8% by 2017

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

India's GDP growth to reach 8% by 2017. says World Bank

Himachal tragedy: Case against project authorities, search on

Himachal tragedy: Case against project authorities, search on

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

A case of negligence has been registered against authorities of the Larji Hydropower project in Manali even as rescuers on Wednesday negotiated through huge boulders and high level of silt to trace 19 engineering students and a tour guide who were washed away in the turbulent waters of the Beas River.

Civilian deaths in terror violence in J&K down by 90 percent since 1990

Civilian deaths in terror violence in J&K down by 90 percent since 1990

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Civilian deaths due to terrorism related violence has come down by over 90 percent since the 1990s according to government data released on the issue on Thursday.

Smith and Co eye No 1 spot in Tests

Smith and Co eye No 1 spot in Tests

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Australia's aim of regaining the top ranking in Test cricket has taken a major step forward following Monday's comprehensive victory over New Zealand in the opener of their two-match series, according to captain Steve Smith.

#DostiDiaries: 'We are each other's second family'

#DostiDiaries: 'We are each other's second family'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Asavari, Swapnil, Sunil, Payal and Prasad, who first met in engineering college, have been close friends for 13 years.

Industry wary of Chinese service hubs

Industry wary of Chinese service hubs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Indian manufacturers are concerned about losing market share to Chinese makers.