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In shadow of Chinese rout, India fights illegal 'dabba' market

In shadow of Chinese rout, India fights illegal 'dabba' market

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Dabba trades also allow investors to avoid SEBI registration requirements or the margin requirements set by exchanges.

Why Japan is betting big on Indian pharma cos

Why Japan is betting big on Indian pharma cos

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

One reason Japan is betting highly on Indian pharma is that these companies have strong cash flows, low leverage and high debt capacity for medium to large sized acquisitions.

'When you test and identify, your ability to enforce quarantine is much better'

'When you test and identify, your ability to enforce quarantine is much better'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'Kerala is probably the only state, where (with regard to) the clinical management and the overall protocols, we have an infectious disease team heading the whole containment plan.'

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

How Daiichi lost Rs 6,034 crore in Ranbaxy U-turn

How Daiichi lost Rs 6,034 crore in Ranbaxy U-turn

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Currency values were the bigger villain over the 7 years

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

Air India almost stopped Sumit Nagal from flying to Wimbledon!

Air India almost stopped Sumit Nagal from flying to Wimbledon!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

'Even if we ate our chappatis with pickle, we ensured proper food for Sumit.'

In their modified role, junior ministers no longer pushovers

In their modified role, junior ministers no longer pushovers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The men and women in Modi's revamped council of ministers have been carefully selected and a delicate balance between administrative experience and balance of power has been maintained.

How to speak and write better English

How to speak and write better English

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

To improve communication skills, you need to interact with as many people as possible, says Kamini Taneja, Senior Training Consultant at the British Council.

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Heard about the All India Professionals Congress?

Power sectors hopes for reforms in the upcoming Budget

Power sectors hopes for reforms in the upcoming Budget

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Santosh Kamath, partner (infrastructure and government services), KPMG in India, expects an extension of a tax holiday for the sector.

8 times when banks don't give you credit cards

8 times when banks don't give you credit cards

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Some of the most common grounds on which card issuers reject credit card applications in India, along with tips on how to overcome these hurdles.

From Subhiksha to Viswapriya: Subramanian's fall from grace

From Subhiksha to Viswapriya: Subramanian's fall from grace

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

On February 11, 2009, Subhiksha announced that it was closing down all its 1,600 outlets till May 2009.

10 things to do before you turn 25

10 things to do before you turn 25

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Strike these 10 things off your bucket list before you usher in the silver jubilee of your birthday.

How AIIMS can handle VVIPs without inconveniencing patients

How AIIMS can handle VVIPs without inconveniencing patients

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The dust has not yet settled on the public inconvenience and outcry over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country's premier health centre All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi for a routine check-up on August 24. But medical superintendent Dr DK Sharma insists "there was minimal inconvenience of a few minutes" in an interview to Rediff.com's Upasna Pandey.

Australian students might intern in Indian companies

Australian students might intern in Indian companies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The 2015 round will support approximately 60 scholarships and provide around $8 million in mobility grants for Australian undergraduate students.

'Public sector banks fear being hounded by the 3Cs'

'Public sector banks fear being hounded by the 3Cs'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'Public sector banks are like an extended arm of the government.' 'They rush to rescue certain sectors or they rush to invest in certain sectors to prop up the economy which the private banks don't.'

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'I want to use my music to reach out to the youth, to inspire them to create history.' 'To share knowledge, to tell them the importance of voting, girl child education, menstrual hygiene.'

Don't write my obituaries yet: Rajan

Don't write my obituaries yet: Rajan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

To the question on what comes first, clean up or growth, Rajan said the answer is unambiguously 'Clean up!'

Inflation-indexed bonds are disappointing

Inflation-indexed bonds are disappointing

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Debt returns are always negative for investors in India, unless they are willing to take huge risk

Why parents must meet your partner

Why parents must meet your partner

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Being parents, they know you best.

What is gold worth?

What is gold worth?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Here's how you can find out

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

There once was a pink Ambassador...

There once was a pink Ambassador...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Most Indians have an Ambassador story. Avishek Rakshit chronicles what made this car such an indispensable part of India's cultural psyche.

10 skills that'll help you earn more money

10 skills that'll help you earn more money

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

If not a full time career, learning some of these skills will help you create additional sources of income along with a regular job.

A reskilling programme on steroids

A reskilling programme on steroids

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

At a time of massive job losses that is what the much-vaunted Indian IT sector needs. Ritwik Sharma reports.

So, how are you feeling today?

So, how are you feeling today?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five diseases that are directly related with your state of mind.

How to make the most of your trip abroad

How to make the most of your trip abroad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Don't just spend your time abroad studying -- travel, engage, make friends and learn the language.

'Q2, Q3 in FY 18 will be bumper quarters for GDP'

'Q2, Q3 in FY 18 will be bumper quarters for GDP'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'The 5.7% growth in the April-June period is an aberration because of GST.' 'Business activity in the last 15 days of the quarter was minimal or zero.'

The 'naughty boy' who runs a hotel empire

The 'naughty boy' who runs a hotel empire

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'A heavy tanker takes time to move, but when it starts rolling, it's difficult to stop it,' Indian Hotels CEO Puneet Chhatwal tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Hockey League: India seek to iron out defensive flaws as Malaysia lurk

Hockey League: India seek to iron out defensive flaws as Malaysia lurk

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Soundly thrashed by Australia in their last match, India will look to sort out their defensive woes when they take on Malaysia in their quarter-final match of the Hockey World League Semifinals in Antwerp, Belgium, on Wednesday.

Prone to allergies? What you must know

Prone to allergies? What you must know

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

From food to skin, allergies in India are rapidly on the rise, says Nikita Puri.

TopperSpeak: How to crack the Xavier Aptitude Test

TopperSpeak: How to crack the Xavier Aptitude Test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Ancy Varghese who had 99.38 percentile in XAT 2014 describes the importance of knowing all about the exam first and developing a strategy accordingly.

'Irreversible loss' to Kashmir students due to unrest: Report

'Irreversible loss' to Kashmir students due to unrest: Report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The education sector has been badly hit in Kashmir Valley during the five-month-long unrest, causing "irreversible loss" to students, the Economic Survey Report has said.

Revamping your MF portfolio? What you must keep in mind

Revamping your MF portfolio? What you must keep in mind

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Do keep the tax impact and exit load in mind before you take a decision to sell, says Vishal Dhawan.

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Why spend so much moolah on pursuing an MBA degree, when you can advance your career with these career options.

Cap in U-19 WC outings will help in curbing age-fudging: Dravid

Cap in U-19 WC outings will help in curbing age-fudging: Dravid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

India U-19 coach Rahul Dravid strongly believes that the recent decision by the BCCI working committee to put a cap on players getting only one shot at Colts World Cup will prevent age fudging by players. Ravindra Jadeja ('06 & '08), Vijay Zol ('12 and '14), Sandeep Sharma ('10 and '12), Sarfaraz Khan ('14 and '16), Ricky Bhui ('14 and '16) and Avesh Khan ('14 and '16) are some players in recent times who have played in two U-19 global meets. "Being allowed to play only one U-19 World Cup will mean people are less motivated to alter the age. Honestly, U-19 cricket should be more about exposure and less about results.

Giving shape to Modi's dream of 'electricity for all'

Giving shape to Modi's dream of 'electricity for all'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

In an interview with Sanjay Jog, REC chairman and managing director P V Ramesh talks of the growth strategy and the company's plan to ride the transformation wave in the power sector.

Markets in 2015: Gains for some, losses for many?

Markets in 2015: Gains for some, losses for many?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

A market where prices are not likely to go up is excellent for the long-term investor.

Will Sebi allow NSE, BSE plea on self-trading?

Will Sebi allow NSE, BSE plea on self-trading?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Bourses ask for okay in the 'permitted to trade' category; brokers and legal experts speak in favour.