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Rs 1.35 trillion bank bailout: 6 Qs for Jaitley

Rs 1.35 trillion bank bailout: 6 Qs for Jaitley

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Without bringing sound governance and technical capabilities into the RBI's work, injecting new money sets the stage for a next wave of bad behaviour by banks, warns Ajay Shah.

Vedanta CEO sees India as an engine of global growth

Vedanta CEO sees India as an engine of global growth

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Indian companies are investing up to $600 million every year and creating jobs and contributing to the British economy.

If Putin is wise...

If Putin is wise...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'He will consolidate the Russian hold over the Eastern Russian majority provinces in Ukraine and quickly withdraw from the rest of Ukraine.' 'At all costs, the Russians should avoid attacking and capturing urban areas, else they risk getting into a quagmire,' cautions Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India says frustration building over paralysis in UNSC

India says frustration building over paralysis in UNSC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

India has said frustration is building up among the international community over the United Nations Security Council's inability to respond to global crises due to lack of reforms in its structure and functioning.

All eyes on SCO meet after Taliban takeover

All eyes on SCO meet after Taliban takeover

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

After two decades, the SCO appears to be at a cross-roads with the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Pranab Mukherjee's stewardship of the economy will stand out as much for the manner in which he managed controversies as for creating quite a few of them, says A K Bhattacharya.

India's hiring outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

India's hiring outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

As per the survey, 7 per cent of employers anticipate an increase in payrolls, 3 per cent forecast a decrease and 54 per cent expect no change.

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Barca, United, Liverpool join breakaway Super League

Barca, United, Liverpool join breakaway Super League

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

UEFA issued a strong statement jointly with English, Spanish and Italian leagues and football federations, saying they were ready to use "all measures" to confront any breakaway and saying any participating clubs would be banned from domestic leagues, such as the Premier League.

How Congress can redefine party politics

How Congress can redefine party politics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'There is no meritocracy or at least there is none that is visible and transparent.' 'The Congress has two opportunities to change this,' says Aakar Patel.

Raja Rammohun Roy's tomb restored in Bristol

Raja Rammohun Roy's tomb restored in Bristol

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

The tomb is located in Arnos Vale Cemetery on the city outskirts. It was built in 1843 by Dwarkanath Tagore, who along with Roy founded the socio-religious reform movement Brahma Sabha (later became Brahmo Samaj). Carla Contractor, a local historian who has interacted closely with the Indian high commission and others to preserve and cherish Roy's association with Bristol, told PTI that the restoration and repair was complete.

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Barring a few, most of the B-schools end up as mere fillers for aspiring students, says Ramesh Kailasam. India needs to have more focused B-schools which are qualitative and practical oriented to churn out students ready to take on the challenge to steer India Inc. and the nation forward.

British politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

British politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

India has called the remarks by foreign leaders on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.

Despite govt's relief package, questions remain over Voda Idea's survival

Despite govt's relief package, questions remain over Voda Idea's survival

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The question mark over Vodafone Idea's survival is gone after the government's telecom package, managing director and chief executive officer Ravinder Takkar said in an interaction recently. The extended moratorium for spectrum payments and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues has indeed ensured that Vodafone Idea survives, at least for the time being, but questions remain. Answers to those questions may determine the future of Vodafone Idea and its power to stay in a difficult telecom market in the coming years.

'Corporate earnings in June quarter can be weak'

'Corporate earnings in June quarter can be weak'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'There is a weak link between the economy and the stock market.'

India overwhelmingly elected to non-permanent seat in UNSC

India overwhelmingly elected to non-permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

New Delhi's candidature was unanimously endorsed by the 55-member Asia-Pacific grouping, including China and Pakistan, in June last year.

Jaitley presents NRI award to GP Hinduja

Jaitley presents NRI award to GP Hinduja

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Jaitley presents NRI award to G P Hinduja.

Brexit brings some cheer to the Indian economy

Brexit brings some cheer to the Indian economy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said the government has "enough ammunition" to deal with volatility in the currency market.

Covid-19 could see 135m job losses, 120m pushed back into poverty in India: Report

Covid-19 could see 135m job losses, 120m pushed back into poverty in India: Report

Rediff.com17 May 2020

According to a new report by international management consulting firm Arthur D Little, the worst of COVID-19's impact will be felt by India's most vulnerable in terms of job loss, poverty increase and reduced per-capita income, which in turn will result in a steep decline in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). "Given the continued rise of COVID-19 cases, we believe that a W-shaped recovery is the most likely scenario for India. This implies a GDP contraction of 10.8 per cent in FY 2020-21 and GDP growth of 0.8 per cent in FY 2021-22," the report said.

At G20 Summit, Modi, Xi exchange praises, 'discuss range of issues'

At G20 Summit, Modi, Xi exchange praises, 'discuss range of issues'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Modi emphasised that it was necessary to work together for sustained global economic recovery.

Crime, wealth, education and gender: Our guide to Phase 6

Crime, wealth, education and gender: Our guide to Phase 6

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

More than 2,000 candidates will fight for 117 seats on what is set to be the second busiest day of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Know their details.

6 rules to draft an ideal Employment Code

6 rules to draft an ideal Employment Code

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Instead of mechanically consolidating all labour laws into one, provisions of all labour laws should be relooked in terms of their substance. The irrelevant and archaic provisions have to be fixed, says Aparajita Gupta.

India to become third largest economy in world by 2030: PwC

India to become third largest economy in world by 2030: PwC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

The accountancy giant said the rapid rise of the Indian economy with its young workforce would push it up from being the 10th largest economy in 2013 to the third largest by 2030.

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Covering 37 different legislations such as the Partnership Act of 1932, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and laws on environmental protection, consumer protection and labour interests, the recommendations have been shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Paying your tax will soon be as easy as swiping a card

Paying your tax will soon be as easy as swiping a card

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The government is planning to extend the electronic modes of tax payment to its own payments platform, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), credit cards of banks, or even a mobile wallet like Paytm.

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story

What will it take for India to be a superpower

What will it take for India to be a superpower

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'There is an insistence that the government bring about reforms if India is to succeed. The fact is that many nations have done reforms, but are not Great Powers,' says Aakar Patel.

Government, RBI seek to soothe wracked investor nerves after Brexit

Government, RBI seek to soothe wracked investor nerves after Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Rajan said investments should return after initial investor worries over Brexit.

Brexit keeps India Inc, markets on the edge

Brexit keeps India Inc, markets on the edge

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The referendum will have long-term implications for Indian companies, which earn a substantial portion of revenue from the region.

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Stating that recent agriculture reforms have opened new opportunities, the RBI Governor said the farm sector is emerging as a bright spot.

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The leaders discussed other topical issues before the United Nations during the ongoing 69th Session of the General Assembly.

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A staggering $18 trillion worth unaccounted money is stashed in tax havens.

Moody's says India recovering from DeMo, GST; puts growth at 7.6%

Moody's says India recovering from DeMo, GST; puts growth at 7.6%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

It had upped India's rating to Baa2 from Baa3 and changed its rating outlook to 'stable' from 'positive', saying the reforms would help stabilise rising levels of debt.

Over 48,000, including top industrialists, sign petition for GST

Over 48,000, including top industrialists, sign petition for GST

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The government was hoping to roll out the GST regime from April 2016.

US will repair its alliances and engage with world again: Biden

US will repair its alliances and engage with world again: Biden

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

In his maiden address to the employees of the State Department, the US president said he has come to the building to send a clear message to the world: America is back. America is back. Diplomacy is back.

Day 7 of protests: More farmers converge on Delhi borders

Day 7 of protests: More farmers converge on Delhi borders

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

While the police have kept the Haryana-Delhi border at Singhu and Tikri closed for traffic, the protest at Ghazipur, the city's border with Uttar Pradesh, has also intensified.

Vinod Rai: 'No one better than Ganguly to lead BCCI'

Vinod Rai: 'No one better than Ganguly to lead BCCI'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Having cut off the "umbilical cord" that tied him to the Board, the former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) spoke to PTI on a range of issues from "giving a free hand" to the Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri duo, Anil Kumble's exit as national coach, his frosty relationship with colleague Diana Edulji, sexual harassment allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and difficulties in implementing the Supreme Court-mandated Lodha recommendations.

WADA names cycling doping expert to spearhead RUSADA rebuild

WADA names cycling doping expert to spearhead RUSADA rebuild

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency has appointed former war crimes investigator Peter Nicholson to help troubled Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) overhaul its anti-doping program.

Britain seeks greater cooperation with India

Britain seeks greater cooperation with India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Britain on Sunday sought greater cooperation with India to deal with issues of security and counter-terrorism.

Won't shy away from speaking against terrorism, India tells UNSC

Won't shy away from speaking against terrorism, India tells UNSC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, T S Tirumurti, made the remarks while speaking at a special flag installation ceremony organised at the Security Council stakeout here on Monday. Flags of the five new incoming non-permanent members of the Security Council - India, Norway, Kenya, Ireland and Mexico - were installed at the stakeout during the special ceremony.