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Manu Bhaker Shares Her Winning Mindset!

Manu Bhaker Shares Her Winning Mindset!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Manu Bhaker said she is banking on her ability to go the extra mile in training to achieve success in upcoming events, including World Championships and World Cup Finals.

Prasar Bharati seeks World Bank aid

Prasar Bharati seeks World Bank aid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Financially burdened Prasar Bharati on Thursday sought government facilitation to help it receive assistance from the World Bank in its modernisation efforts.

India still eyes World Bank loans

India still eyes World Bank loans

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Diplomatic channels activated to keep India eligible for soft loans from World Bank affiliate, though rules show it's probably time we made way for the needier others.

World Bank praises India's economic reforms

World Bank praises India's economic reforms

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Lauding India for its decade-old economic reforms, World Bank vice president Nicholas H Stern said on Tuesday that the country has shown the developing world the right kind of economic policies to be adopted.

'India's best example is technology': Modi while inviting global investors

'India's best example is technology': Modi while inviting global investors

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited global businesses to participate in the growth story of India, which is the fastest growing large economy of the world.

World Bank's tips on wooing FDI

World Bank's tips on wooing FDI

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The government should reduce entry and exit barriers for the manufacturing sector and remove infrastructure bottlenecks for improving investment climate, the World Bank has said.

Anil Ambani skips World Bank meet

Anil Ambani skips World Bank meet

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Amid the controversy over 'ownership issue', Reliance Industries vice-chairman Anil Ambani on Wednesday skipped a World Bank conference on 'Improving India's Investment Climate'.

How I Almost Lost My WhatsApp To A Scam

How I Almost Lost My WhatsApp To A Scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

What looked like a delivery update quickly turned into a WhatsApp hijack, Rishika Shah discovered to her horror.

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Sanctioning Russian oil would have led to a sharp surge in oil prices to above $80 per barrel levels, which would impact pump prices in the US ahead of midterm elections next year.

India, largest recipient of World Bank loans

India, largest recipient of World Bank loans

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

India was the World Bank's favourite last financial year when it came to extending financial aid in the form of loans, both among developing countries and the world's poorest nations.

World Bank & its inept policies

World Bank & its inept policies

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

World Bank, IFC plan Re bonds

World Bank, IFC plan Re bonds

Rediff.com5 May 2004

World Bank and its private lending arm International Finance Corporation are planning to float rupee-denominated bonds worth $100 million each when market conditions are 'favourable.'

Hike fuel price more: World Bank

Hike fuel price more: World Bank

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The World Bank has suggested that cess on petrol and diesel be doubled to Rs 3 per litre to partly generate Rs 100,000 crore (Rs 1,000 billion) needed by 2011 for constructing roads and highways in the country.

World Bank launches scheme for farmers

World Bank launches scheme for farmers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

In a time of tight credit, the facility will support grants to bank and non-bank institutions for activities to increase access to financial services, such as savings, credit, payments and insurance, in rural areas in developing countries as profitable business lines, the World Bank said.

India's farm subsidy high: World Bank

India's farm subsidy high: World Bank

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Warning that India's farm subsidy had mounted to 5.6 per cent of agriculture GDP, the World Bank on Wednesday said the country should instead be investing more in rural education, social and infrastructure development.

112,000 Tech Jobs Have Vanished In 2025 So Far

112,000 Tech Jobs Have Vanished In 2025 So Far

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

...compared with 153,000 in all of 2024.

Zoellick may become new World Bank chief

Zoellick may become new World Bank chief

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Former US Trade Representative and US Deputy Secretary of State, Robert B Zoellick (53), is said to be the frontrunner for the post of the next World Bank president, according to a report in the Financial Times.

Nehru prevented Sardar Patel from integrating Kashmir: Modi

Nehru prevented Sardar Patel from integrating Kashmir: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on country's first premier Jawaharlal Nehru, claiming he prevented Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel from fully integrating Kashmir into the Indian Union.

World Bank may double aid to India

World Bank may double aid to India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

World Bank is likely to double loan sanctions to India to about $3 billion annually for the next four years, as part of its Country Assistance Strategy to be announced in New Delhi on Friday.

World Bank chief to quit in June

World Bank chief to quit in June

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Financial sector audit by IMF, World Bank

Financial sector audit by IMF, World Bank

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

"India did a self-assessment (by the Committee on Financial Sector Assessment, or CFSA) of its financial sector in 2009. This has given us the confidence to get our financial sector evaluated by international financial institutions like IMF and the World Bank. We have voluntarily sought a full-fledged Financial Sector Assessment Programme," Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said at the second International Finance Conference at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.

How World Bank plans to use Aadhar experience

How World Bank plans to use Aadhar experience

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Under Aadhar, more than 1 billion people have their online identity.

Payment apps, DoT help avert Rs 200 cr potential fraud loss: PhonePe co-founder

Payment apps, DoT help avert Rs 200 cr potential fraud loss: PhonePe co-founder

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Payment apps PhonePe and Paytm have helped citizens avert potential financial frauds worth Rs 200 crore by using the fraud risk indicator platform developed by the Department of Telecom, a senior Walmart group official said on Wednesday.

World Bank, IMF shareholders split on Iraq

World Bank, IMF shareholders split on Iraq

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank heads want their shareholders' consensus before working to rebuild Iraq, but some countries worry the United States is trying to use the multilateral lenders to cut out the United Nations.

India series perfect prequel to Ashes: Marsh

India series perfect prequel to Ashes: Marsh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Cummins remains a doubtful for the Ashes opener at Perth starting on November 21 but Marsh is among the players who would be in fray for selection for the opening Test of the five-match series.

World Bank praises India's initiatives to contain

World Bank praises India's initiatives to contain

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

Appreciating India's initiatives in containing spread of AIDS, vice president and corporate secretary of the World Bank Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the World Bank is working closely with New Delhi to further improve the health scenario in the country.

China's growth may slow down: World Bank

China's growth may slow down: World Bank

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

A World Bank reports says the country has shown signs of "some softening" that could slow down the pace of growth slightly in 2011.

World Bank to offer $900 mn to Pakistan

World Bank to offer $900 mn to Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The World Bank has agreed to provide give a $900 million financial aid to Pakistan which is facing devastating flood that has affected 14 million people.

India tops World Bank's loan list

India tops World Bank's loan list

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The Washington-based multilateral lender had extended only $2.2 billion loan to the country for the year ended June 2009.

World Bank 'commits' to fulfil obligations under Indus Waters Treaty

World Bank 'commits' to fulfil obligations under Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The Pakistani delegation, in its meetings with World Bank officials, insisted on early appointment of the judges and setting up the court.

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'...the electoral playing field is tilted significantly in its favour.'

Experts question World Bank study

Experts question World Bank study

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

World Bank chief ordered girlfriend's pay hike

World Bank chief ordered girlfriend's pay hike

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, says a Financial Times report, had ordered the Bank's HR chief to give Shaha Riza, a lady official of the bank with whom Wolfowitz was romantically linked, a huge pay hike and promotion.

World Bank loan for TN road project

World Bank loan for TN road project

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

The World Bank has approved a $348 million loan to help improve the quality, capacity and safety of the road network in Tamil Nadu.

World Bank debars 3 Indian cos, one individual

World Bank debars 3 Indian cos, one individual

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Pharma firm Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises Ltd, Mumbai-based Chemito Technologies, New Delhi-based Global Spin Weave Ltd and its director Sudhir Agrawal, have been banned from participating in any World Bank-financed or executed projects.

India expected to grow by 8.3% in 2021-22: World Bank

India expected to grow by 8.3% in 2021-22: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Buoyed by an increase in public investment and incentives to boost manufacturing, India's economy is expected to grow by 8.3 per cent in the fiscal year 2021-22, less than the previous projection early this year before the country was hit by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Bank has said in its latest report. World Bank chief economist for the South Asia Region Hans Timmer told PTI here that when one looks at the high frequency data, they see that as a result of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recovery paused, and some indicate that the recovery actually declined briefly. "We project for this fiscal year 8.3 per cent (growth rate for Indian economy) that is less than we projected early in the year before the health crisis caused by the second wave. "Given the sharp contraction of the economy last year, it might not look like a lot, but in my view, that is actually very positive news, given the violent second wave and the severity of the health crisis," he said on Thursday.

Pakistan says India shared flood information, but...

Pakistan says India shared flood information, but...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Pakistan has urged India to fully adhere to the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), expressing concerns about the level of detail in flood information shared through diplomatic channels.

World Bank's prescription to eradicate poverty

World Bank's prescription to eradicate poverty

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, the executive secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, stressed that poverty eradication has a lot to do with the agenda on biodiversity which needs to be understood by all.

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'I wanted to go for the heart, and at the same time, open the audience's mind.'