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Budget brings hope and change: Hindujas

Budget brings hope and change: Hindujas

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The group chairman Srichand P Hinduja said in that finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has presented a 'confidence - building Budget of hope and change with focus on all inclusive growth.

India refuses to accept foreign aid towards Kerala flood relief

India refuses to accept foreign aid towards Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday the state government would approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clear hurdles, if any, in receiving the flood relief aid offered to the state by the UAE.

Judiciary, EC being 'torn apart' under BJP rule: Rahul in London

Judiciary, EC being 'torn apart' under BJP rule: Rahul in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Lauding the contribution of non-resident Indians in the development of the country, he said, 'Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, B R Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru were all NRIs. They travelled the world and helped India with new perspectives.'

Meet the coolest and sweetest chief minister of India

Meet the coolest and sweetest chief minister of India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Many of the more than 500 overseas Indians, who attended the dinner party hosted by Dixit were completely floored by her graciousness, humility, elegance, composure and the hospitality.

P-note investments dip to 8-yr low at Rs 1.19 lakh cr in Jan

P-note investments dip to 8-yr low at Rs 1.19 lakh cr in Jan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Besides, the quantum of FPI investments via P-notes dropped to 3.5 per cent during the period under review from 3.8 per cent in the preceding month.

What a post-COVID-19 world may look like

What a post-COVID-19 world may look like

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'Whatever else may or may not happen, China and its people are likely to pay a very heavy price for the lack of transparency of its Communist regime,' predicts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Are you ready for Rani, the judge?

Are you ready for Rani, the judge?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The actress is all set to judge contestants on the new reality show, Dance Premier League.

No economic crisis in India, says PM Singh

No economic crisis in India, says PM Singh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spoke to mediapersons about a number of crucial issues after the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. Here is the transcript:

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Those taking up a job abroad should notify their bank about the change in status and open appropriate NRI accounts

'India will fight to win every match' as squad named for FIFA U-17 WC

'India will fight to win every match' as squad named for FIFA U-17 WC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

India have been drawn in Group A alongside USA, Colombia and Ghana. The hosts face USA on October 6, followed by Colombia and Ghana on October 9 and October 12 respectively at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

Six important questions about the new pension scheme

Six important questions about the new pension scheme

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Here are the answers to six most relevant questions you MUST know about the New Pension Scheme.

'We are now the eye of the storm'

'We are now the eye of the storm'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Between the quiet hallways and the empty streets, there is a misleadingly peaceful atmosphere outside, that does not reflect the stress and tragedy happening every day between hospital walls.'

Avoid Black Dahlia

Avoid Black Dahlia

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Black Dahlia, directed by Babu Raj is a replica of Chintamani Kolacase. The Malayalam film is nothing but a showcase for Babu Raj's wife Vani Vishvanath.

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'As banks grapple with risk aversion and savers see an erosion in the value of money, the P2P platform can be a win-win for both borrowers and lenders,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Swine flu reported in India: Reports

Swine flu reported in India: Reports

Rediff.com2 May 2009

A suspected case of swine flu has been reported in New Delhi. Unconfirmed reports say that the flu was detected on passengers who came from the United States. Details are awaited.

'My friend was hiding under two corpses'

'My friend was hiding under two corpses'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Bhairavi Goswami on how she closely missed being held hostage in Trident hotel, even as her friends were not as lucky.

Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit

Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The ambiguity arose after notices were sent to lenders for non-payment of service tax under the pre-GST regime

P-note investments hit 4-mth high of Rs 1.78 lakh cr in March

P-note investments hit 4-mth high of Rs 1.78 lakh cr in March

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The quantum of FPI investments via P-notes remain unchanged at 6.6 per cent in March.

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Remnants of the Khalistan movement in Vancouver may stage a protest against Prime Minister Modi

Investment board clears 21 FDI projects

Investment board clears 21 FDI projects

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The FIPB, headed by Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram, at its meeting on Tuesday considered 35 proposals.

Swaraj assures help to Pak Hindu girl wanting to become doctor

Swaraj assures help to Pak Hindu girl wanting to become doctor

Rediff.com31 May 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has assured help to a Pakistani teenaged girl.

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Singh was among the many MPs who attended a breakfast meeting hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind on March 18 as well as a Parliamentary panel meeting on transport, tourism and culture attended by around 20 MPs on Wednesday. Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said in a tweet, 'This government is putting us all at risk. The PM says self-isolate yourself but Parliament is on.'

Before Raju, there was Dharma Teja

Before Raju, there was Dharma Teja

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Long before former Satyam chairman B Ramalinga Raju admitted to a fraud of gigantic proportions, there was the Indian shipping magnate Dharma Teja who defrauded the Indian government by creating a hollow business empire and living off it. He was jailed for seven years and died soon after his release.

First Look: Rahman auditions young desis

First Look: Rahman auditions young desis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The famed composer seeks out some NRI performers for his concerts.

'No scope for IT industry in Tamil Nadu'

'No scope for IT industry in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Tamil Nadu, the country's third largest IT services exporter, on Friday said it no longer needed investments in the sector and instead asked non-resident Indians to pump in money in manufacturing, be it even for brick kilns.

Laptops for students, Dalit deputy CM: AAP's promises in Punjab's poll manifesto

Laptops for students, Dalit deputy CM: AAP's promises in Punjab's poll manifesto

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

The manifesto, on the lines of the party's promise in Delhi in 2015, also says the AAP government will set up Aam Aadmi canteens at sub-division and district levels where one time meal will be available for Rs 5, and reduce the power tariff to half for usages up to 400 unit.

IIMs go slow on foreign student admissions

IIMs go slow on foreign student admissions

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Lack of adequate infrastructure major drawback.

COVID-19: The threat from people with no symptoms

COVID-19: The threat from people with no symptoms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Testing is a very good strategy if only symptomatic people are transmitting the disease.' 'Here asymptomatic people, with minimum, trivial symptoms, are transmitting too.' 'Testing, treating, tracing contacts and quarantining them -- yes, it will work up to a certain extent.' 'But more important is physical distancing, hand hygiene, cough etiquette and cocooning, protecting with reverse quarantining the most vulnerable people, senior citizens, people with other major medical problems.' 'To me, that makes much more sense.'

HDFC cuts rate for existing, new customers

HDFC cuts rate for existing, new customers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Housing lender HDFC Ltd has cut retail prime lending rate by 50 basis points.

Serviced apartments scale new heights

Serviced apartments scale new heights

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Experts say in the serviced apartments space, developers, primarily from the hospitality sector, are targeting non-resident Indians, expatriates and now, even domestic investors.

'We are being told a server crash stalled the ATMs'

'We are being told a server crash stalled the ATMs'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Across Yes Bank branches, the busiest people were the relationship managers, trying to soothe nerves. Many were seen advising clients the situation was only temporary and that their money was safe.

Rel Money eyes 1 lakh customers in UAE

Rel Money eyes 1 lakh customers in UAE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Reliance Money has launched its UAE arm and plans to tap 1 lakh customers there.

Returning to India? Pay your income tax

Returning to India? Pay your income tax

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Here we take a look at income tax rules governing income tax for the NRIs in India.

Puja? It's now Durga Inc.

Puja? It's now Durga Inc.

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

But the more significant development is that just as politicians took over pujas some years ago, NRIs, hi-tech and market managers are now moving in. I have nothing against them except that it would be sad if professional commerce overwhelms the spirit of collective youthful effort that traditionally sustained public pujas.

Review on PIO investment in airlines

Review on PIO investment in airlines

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

The Union Cabinet on Thursday referred the proposal for allowing People of Indian Origin to invest in domestic airlines on par with NRIs to a Group of Ministers.

IndiGo losing senior pilots; 40 commanders quit in 1 year

IndiGo losing senior pilots; 40 commanders quit in 1 year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

While most of these commanders quit the airline for better prospects, some of them also parted ways due to the work culture

Reliance Money sets up shop in UK

Reliance Money sets up shop in UK

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Anil Ambani Group firm Reliance Money on Friday announced its foray into Europe by setting up operations in Ireland and the UK and is looking to tap over two million non-resident Indian population in the region.

Global biz meet in Germany from July 5

Global biz meet in Germany from July 5

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

A four-day Global India Business Summit will be held at Cologne from July 5 to promote investment in various sectors.

3 reasons to buy health insurance

3 reasons to buy health insurance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Takes care of expensive medical treatment at affordable cost even as you get quality treatment and tax benefit out of it, says Naval Goel

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'