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A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

This will also help test the effectiveness of preventing the entry of Nipah in target cells.

Raghuram Rajan moves up the ladder

Raghuram Rajan moves up the ladder

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Rajan has shifted from the conventional ground floor room occupied by CEAs to a room on the first floor, adjacent to Chidambaram's office.

Rajan's mantra to make banks more vibrant

Rajan's mantra to make banks more vibrant

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Rajan has set March 2017 as the deadline for banks to clean up their balance sheets.

Chhota Rajan will be brought to Mumbai: Fadnavis

Chhota Rajan will be brought to Mumbai: Fadnavis

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that underworld don Chhota Rajan, who was nabbed at Bali airport on his arrival from Australia last month, will be brought to Mumbai.

Rajan slams govt inaction on high profile banking fraudsters

Rajan slams govt inaction on high profile banking fraudsters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Rajan said it is hard to offer an objective self-assessment but the RBI should probably have raised more flags about the quality of lending in the early days of banking exuberance.

Ex-Mumbai cop Pradeep Sharma moves SC against conviction

Ex-Mumbai cop Pradeep Sharma moves SC against conviction

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Former Mumbai police officer Pradeep Sharma has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay high court verdict convicting and sentencing him to life imprisonment in a 2006 fake encounter case.

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was on Thursday relieved of the finance portfolio by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.

Rajan reiterates hawkish view on price rise

Rajan reiterates hawkish view on price rise

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Also says PSU banks divestment to be considered after improvement in governance

Rajan's reappointment should not be of media's interest: Modi

Rajan's reappointment should not be of media's interest: Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2016

"I don't think this administrative subject should be an issue of interest to the media," Modi said.

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's exit reminds Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Kafka's The Trial.

All my controversial speeches are perfectly legitimate: Rajan

All my controversial speeches are perfectly legitimate: Rajan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

After his decision to return back to academia, there have been voices suggesting that his candid public speeches were one of the aspects which made the government uncomfortable about reappointing Rajan for another term

Rajan says taking steps to 'firewall' the economy

Rajan says taking steps to 'firewall' the economy

Rediff.com13 May 2016

In 2013, India suffered its worst currency crisis in more than two decades but has regained the confidence of foreign investors in part after its current account deficit has narrowed sharply and its foreign exchange reserves hit a record high

Rajan calls on Jaitley ahead of monetary policy

Rajan calls on Jaitley ahead of monetary policy

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The Reserve Bank has reduced interest rate by 150 bps since January 2015.

Need private investment for faster growth: Rajan

Need private investment for faster growth: Rajan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

On the controversy surrounding the GDP numbers based on new calculations, he said statisticians have done as good a job as they can and economic growth is significantly high as costs have come down

Brexit can be quite damaging if it happens: Rajan

Brexit can be quite damaging if it happens: Rajan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Rajan said there will be some volatility, but once the initial bout or wave abates, people will look for good fundamentals

Three-year term is short for RBI Governor: Rajan

Three-year term is short for RBI Governor: Rajan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan, whose current three-year tenure ends on September 4, has already said no to a second term.

Rajan says inflation still a concern

Rajan says inflation still a concern

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Inflation is a big concern for India, says RBI chief Raghuram Rajan.

Leeway to infra funding will risk financial stability: Rajan

Leeway to infra funding will risk financial stability: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Rajan said too many infra projects do not have forex earnings thus are unable to pay in dollars or yen

Raghuram Rajan is back with I Do What I Do

Raghuram Rajan is back with I Do What I Do

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

RBI ex-governor's book on 'those turbulent but exciting times' to be launched on Sept 5 in Chennai.

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

With the Lok Sabha elections going on, May is rather silent when it comes to new Bollywood theatre releases.

Opposition accuses RSS, BJP ministers of lobbying against Rajan

Opposition accuses RSS, BJP ministers of lobbying against Rajan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram had said he was "disappointed and profoundly saddened" by Rajan's decision.

Move towards 4% inflation to contain rupee volatility: Rajan

Move towards 4% inflation to contain rupee volatility: Rajan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Seeking to guard investor returns from excessive exchange rate movements, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said a move towards an inflation target of 4 per cent will help contain the currency market volatility.

Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

'The 'Off-with-Rajan's-head' brigade bases its arguments on mistaken beliefs, erroneous causalities, and even downright prejudice.'

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.

Nobel-winning economist lauds Raghuram Rajan

Nobel-winning economist lauds Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Rajan would slow down some of the expansion of money and it ought to have little effect on the real economy.

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Rajan, Swamy alleged, is a member of US dominated Group of 30.

Rajan tracking rupee 'minute-by-minute'!

Rajan tracking rupee 'minute-by-minute'!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said the recent rally in the rupee is comforting but said the currency has not yet achieved stability which will only be reached when he stops keeping a "minute-by-minute" track of the unit.

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Rediff.com10 May 2016

There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's influence curtailed

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year's prize in economics.

Rajan did 'extraordinary job' as RBI chief: Infosys' Sikka

Rajan did 'extraordinary job' as RBI chief: Infosys' Sikka

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

We require a very pivotal kind of leadership now from the central bank in order to work with the government

Some Mumbai cops have links with Dawood: Chhota Rajan

Some Mumbai cops have links with Dawood: Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

In an explosive claim, arrested underworld don Chhota Rajan on Tuesday alleged that some officials in the Mumbai police are working with India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim.

Will Raghuram Rajan get a second term?

Will Raghuram Rajan get a second term?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is regarded as credible by global financiers.

Rajan's reputation helped stabilise Rupee: Subbarao

Rajan's reputation helped stabilise Rupee: Subbarao

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Former RBI Governor Subbarao blamed Chidambaram for undermining the autonomy of RBI and putting pressure on him to cut interest rates.

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

BJP workers depend on Annamalai's popularity to emerge victorious. He has has made 100 promises to be fulfilled in 500 days and assurances include cleaning up rivers, an international airport and food vans named after former Chief Minister K Kamaraj.

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Rediff.com8 May 2024

A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they face an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides fight for survival in the Indian Premier League, in Dharamsala on Thursday.

PMK breaks ranks with ally BJP to back TN resolution against NEET

PMK breaks ranks with ally BJP to back TN resolution against NEET

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Friday once again passed a unanimous resolution urging the Centre to exempt the state from National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test and allow it to admit students to medical courses based on Plus Two exam marks.

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fairytale resurgent run will be up against the might of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and the weather gods when the two sides clash in an epic do-or-die match to decide the fourth and final team for the IPL play-offs, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Monetary stability is RBI's prime role: Rajan

Monetary stability is RBI's prime role: Rajan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

"This is not an easy time as economy faces challenges. Our actions will be at measured pace given the current market turmoil," Raghuram Rajan said after he took charge as the new RBI Governor.

Rajan a 'great' central bank governor: World Bank Prez

Rajan a 'great' central bank governor: World Bank Prez

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Indian economy grew at 7.9 per cent in fourth quarter of 2015-16.

Chhota Rajan ordered J Dey's killing

Chhota Rajan ordered J Dey's killing

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

A fortnight after senior crime journalist Jyotirmoy Dey was shot dead, Mumbai police on Monday cracked the case claiming that underworld don Chhota Rajan was behind the murder, even as they remained tight-lipped about the motive.