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How BRICS plans to combat tax evasion

How BRICS plans to combat tax evasion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The members resolved to foster a global economic governance architecture that is more effective and reflective of current global economic landscape

Vote: Is it ethical to criticise your employer in public?

Vote: Is it ethical to criticise your employer in public?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Is social media the right platform to voice complaints about your employer?

US isolated as India, other G20 members back Paris climate pact

US isolated as India, other G20 members back Paris climate pact

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The two-day G20 Summit saw the Indian side making "significant contributions" on resolve to counter terrorism and boost global trade and investment.

Dwivedi's views on reservations create stir in Congress

Dwivedi's views on reservations create stir in Congress

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Since the AICC general secretary is known to be close to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, there is every possibility that he could be speaking on behalf of the party leadership, reports Anita Katiyal.

The value of customised credit cards

The value of customised credit cards

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

If you use customised cards that suit your lifestyle needs, you could also end up availing of a variety of deals, rewards, and discounts.

Voices rise for a flexible creamy layer

Voices rise for a flexible creamy layer

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

OBC parliamentary forum says the 'creamy layer' barrier will hit a large number of OBC students; to meet soon. The definition, many fear, may deny a large number of students the benefit of the OBC quotas in central educational institutions that were given the go-ahead by the Supreme Court last week.

Why a Muslim MLA quit for Maratha reservations

Why a Muslim MLA quit for Maratha reservations

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

'I am a Muslim and if my Hindu brothers were to march to my house and if that were to give birth to any controversy, then this government will use it to exploit another issue.' 'I don't want to give BJP leaders a chance to play their communal politics.'

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Bangladesh might overtake India this year by per capita income in nominal dollars, but it is not yet close to becoming South Asia's economic powerhouse anytime soon, T N Ninan points out.

Let merit, not reservation, win

Let merit, not reservation, win

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Called the US Citizenship Act of 2021, the legislation modernises the immigration system, and also proposes to eliminate the per country cap for employment-based green cards, a move that would benefit thousands of Indian IT professionals whose current wait period for legal permanent residency runs into several decades.

Repackaging expert Modi misleading people: Sonia

Repackaging expert Modi misleading people: Sonia

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

The future of both Bihar and the country would be determined by the outcome of the "crucial" polls in the state, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said on Saturday while sharply attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi whom she described as an expert in "packaging and repacking".

Sachar report highlights social reality: V P Singh

Sachar report highlights social reality: V P Singh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

He approved the government's nod to reservation in higher educational institutions.

Reservations in cricket: Not a bad idea

Reservations in cricket: Not a bad idea

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'We should be open to looking at Ramdas Athavale's suggestion of reservations. India will not be unique if it chooses to do this, says Aakar Patel.

Trump says deport immigrant 'invaders', with 'no judges or court cases'

Trump says deport immigrant 'invaders', with 'no judges or court cases'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

President Trump has been calling for a merit-based immigration system, a move that would benefit the Indian professionals.

An arrest that bled India but gave BJP political heft

An arrest that bled India but gave BJP political heft

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The events that unfolded after Advani's arrest not only benefited the BJP, whose political clout grew exponentially, but also catapulted Lalu to the forefront of the anti-saffron camp.

Lower oil prices will boost global economy: IMF chief

Lower oil prices will boost global economy: IMF chief

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Crude oil has fallen about 40 per cent since mid June and the price on Monday touched its lowest level since mid 2009 before US oil prices posted their biggest one-day gain in two years overnight.

Govt hikes ATF price by 56.5%, LPG by Rs 11.5

Govt hikes ATF price by 56.5%, LPG by Rs 11.5

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Jet fuel (ATF) price was on Monday hiked by a steep 56.5 per cent and that of non-subsidised cooking gas LPG by Rs 11.5 per cylinder on the back of firming up of international oil rates, but petrol and diesel prices continued to remain on freeze for a record 78th day. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was hiked by Rs 12,126.75 per kilolitre (kl), or 56.5 per cent, to Rs 33,575.37 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification by State-owned oil marketing companies.

'AIADMK to vote against Food Bill in present amended form'

'AIADMK to vote against Food Bill in present amended form'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Charging the Congress-led UPA government with not incorporating the amendments suggested by her in the Food Security Bill, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday said her party AIADMK will vote against it in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Cong scores big in rural Gujarat panchayat polls, BJP retains hold in urban pockets

Cong scores big in rural Gujarat panchayat polls, BJP retains hold in urban pockets

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The BJP has managed to retain its lead in all the six municipal corporations -- Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara, Jamangar and Bhavnagar -- which went to polls last month.

Railways promise more comfort for senior citizens in trains

Railways promise more comfort for senior citizens in trains

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Folding ladders would be made available in coaches.

Air travel will cost more in India. Here's why

Air travel will cost more in India. Here's why

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

A loss of revenue from liquor sales will have to be compensated through increased landing and parking charges on airlines, which, in turn, will pass on the cost to flyers.

'This move is Modi's political desperation'

'This move is Modi's political desperation'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'The BJP has lost 5 states and Lok Sabha elections are due in less than 90 days.' 'The reservation bill is a jhunjhuna (lollipop) for the upper castes.'

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav's Rio hopes dashed, banned for four years

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav's Rio hopes dashed, banned for four years

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav has been banned for four years by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) following an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

How India can survive the Trump years

How India can survive the Trump years

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Devangshu Datta highlights the silver lining for the long-term investor.

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi said the newly-sworn in government took four major decisions related to farmers' and traders welfare in the first meeting of the Union Cabinet.

NADA clears Narsingh in dope scandal, says wrestler a victim of sabotage

NADA clears Narsingh in dope scandal, says wrestler a victim of sabotage

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti-Doping Agency panel, probing the positive tests on his urine samples on Monday. It ruled "there is no negligence on the athlete's part and he is a victim of sabotage".

Top Army commanders shifted; critics say 'Mandalisation' under way

Top Army commanders shifted; critics say 'Mandalisation' under way

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Officers at Army headquarters say the chief has personally initiated this reshuffle, reports Ajai Shukla

Sena to lead 3-party alliance govt, says NCP

Sena to lead 3-party alliance govt, says NCP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

They have already prepared a draft common minimum programme (CMP).

Haryana assembly passes Jat reservation bill

Haryana assembly passes Jat reservation bill

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Haryana assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill to provide reservation to Jats and five other communities in government jobs and educational institutions

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.

Inside the JCB Prize for Literature, India's richest literary award

Inside the JCB Prize for Literature, India's richest literary award

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The JCB Prize for Literature is worth Rs 25 lakh.

Euro 2016: Iniesta's secret is all in his head

Euro 2016: Iniesta's secret is all in his head

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Spain's influential midfielder Andres Iniesta says the secret to his top form at Euro 2016 has been his speed of thought. The 32-year-old Barcelona captain has made a smooth transition from an attacking role to central midfield and been instrumental in his country's two victories over the Czech Republic and Turkey in Group D.

'Patidars may stop supporting BJP'

'Patidars may stop supporting BJP'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

'Other communities are also equally frustrated, but they have not been able to put up a front so far. Now a wind of change is blowing,' says Gujarat Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia.