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New I-T return forms will simplify filing for majority

New I-T return forms will simplify filing for majority

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Unless they have capital gains or assets abroad, most individuals will need to file ITR-1 or ITR-2A.

Bullet train faces hurdles down the line

Bullet train faces hurdles down the line

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The high-speed train line in a region already well-connected by rail, road and airways may have to struggle to stay viable

Draft rules tighten tax norms for MNCs

Draft rules tighten tax norms for MNCs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The rules will affect Indian companies that take most decisions about their foreign subsidiaries.

Suresh Prabhu inherits quite a mess as railway minister

Suresh Prabhu inherits quite a mess as railway minister

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Indian Railways is currently implementing a project that involves laying of a broad gauge line connecting Nangaldam to Talwara in Himachal Pradesh.

Riding on Modinomics hopes, indebted cos rush to lock in funds

Riding on Modinomics hopes, indebted cos rush to lock in funds

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

A sluggish economy and stalled bureaucratic decision-making for the past two years thwarted capital investment and dented earnings, making it tough for the companies to raise funds.

Obama nominates Indian American to key post at State Department

Obama nominates Indian American to key post at State Department

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Puneet Talwar, one of the most respected Middle East policy specialists in administration and Congressional circles, has been nominated by United States President Barack Obama to a senior State Department position.

Who determines the price -- market or regulator?

Who determines the price -- market or regulator?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Moving from pricing control to a free market means stiff competition.

Banks seek leeway from RBI

Banks seek leeway from RBI

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Say 30 days not enough to resolve stress; want higher provision norms deferred till economy picks up

Executives get 10-12% pay hike; more women join boards in 2014

Executives get 10-12% pay hike; more women join boards in 2014

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The e-commerce sector gave a much higher average hike of 16-20 per cent to its executives.

Inflation: The spectre is a shadow of itself

Inflation: The spectre is a shadow of itself

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Though inflation, on the basis of the wholesale price index, is nowhere near the 1990-91 level of 10.26 per cent and India is in a much better position to check it, the greater integration of our economy with the globe has exposed it to a much higher risk of imported inflation.

To hire or own a car: Which is cheaper?

To hire or own a car: Which is cheaper?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The conversion from ownership to taxi hiring services is gaining ground.

Relief for tech firms as I-T revokes circular on transfer pricing

Relief for tech firms as I-T revokes circular on transfer pricing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Clarifies 'profit-split' will not be only method to compute tax

It's time for companies to come clean

It's time for companies to come clean

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Penalties for undisclosed foreign income and assets extend up to 300%.

Tatas falls off top 5 in attractive brands list, down to 7

Tatas falls off top 5 in attractive brands list, down to 7

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

While study was done before the current boardroom battle began, the findings indicate Tata is no longer viewed as aspirational brand by working professionals.

We are moving closer to a cashless society

We are moving closer to a cashless society

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Things are expected to change dramatically in a few years for urban consumers.

Road developers stare at distress sale of projects

Road developers stare at distress sale of projects

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

With buyers playing safe, projects such as Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway find it difficult to get new concessionaires

Don't expect power cuts this summer

Don't expect power cuts this summer

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

India's hydroelectric power generation grew 17.5 per cent to 7.5 billion units in January this year from 6.4 billion units in the same month of 2012.

He taught me to be informed, unafraid: Slain B'desh blogger's stepdaughter

He taught me to be informed, unafraid: Slain B'desh blogger's stepdaughter

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

In the piece below, Roy's stepdaughter Trisha Ahmed, a second-year student at Johns Hopkins University, recounts the father she remembers and the attack she's trying to forget.

This IITian's start-up makes interior decor affordable

This IITian's start-up makes interior decor affordable

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Renderlogy, an interior designing technology start-up, has a few initial hurdles to overcome before scaling and plunging into the larger market.

HCL sees wealth in health care

HCL sees wealth in health care

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Formal announcement of venture into new segment on Thursday; group's entry timely, given the demand, say experts

India adopts flexible inflation targeting

India adopts flexible inflation targeting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The panel was set up to suggest ways to reform India's monetary policy.

What does the tax benefit of Rs 4,44,200 mean?

What does the tax benefit of Rs 4,44,200 mean?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

These plans aren't likely to put substantial cash in your hands.

Best ways to motivate employees to perform well

Best ways to motivate employees to perform well

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The assumption that money drives performance is dated.

US won't use India to contain China: White House

US won't use India to contain China: White House

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

'This is a US-India effort and it is not necessarily to counterweight anyone.'

What Obama achieved in India: The White House version

What Obama achieved in India: The White House version

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

'With Prime Minister Modi's electoral victory, President Obama very quickly reached out, and we were off to the races.' 'We've seen two highly successful leader-level engagements in the past five months. We've really turned things towards a new beginning -- a new energy, a new momentum...'

Moily faces China's Lopez diplomacy in Turkmenistan gas quest

Moily faces China's Lopez diplomacy in Turkmenistan gas quest

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The Turkmenistan event underscores the lengths to which China's oil-and-gas companies will go to curry favour in resource-rich locales.

Gas price hike soothes industry's nerves

Gas price hike soothes industry's nerves

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Reason behind for the change in his stance: gas price increase.

Key changes the new Plan Panel must look into

Key changes the new Plan Panel must look into

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The ability and quality of implementation of development initiatives remains India's Achilles' heel.

Listed companies liable for Rs 8,100 cr in FY13

Listed companies liable for Rs 8,100 cr in FY13

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

For FY14, the first full year of the law's implementation, the spend could go up to nearly Rs 8,700 crore (Rs 87 billion), given that India Inc's profitability has grown at a compounded 7.5 per cent annually in the past three years.

The Air Chief Moolgavkar I knew

The Air Chief Moolgavkar I knew

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

'He was an embodiment of old school courtesy and grace. It was embarrassing when he would insist on receiving and seeing off guests at the gate of his house! A trait he shared with another of great soldiers of India, Sam Manekshaw!' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Pak general: No chances of India-Pakistan war

Pak general: No chances of India-Pakistan war

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'We have worked to create road blocks in the path of those who thought that there was space for conventional war despite Pakistan's nuclear weapons.' 'Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme is not open-ended and aligned with India only.' 'In this unstable regional environment, one nuclear power is trying to teach lessons to another nuclear power through the medium of small arms and mortar shells on the Line of Control, and bluster.' 'A historic opportunity of a lifetime beckons the leaderships of India and Pakistan to grasp, sit together and explore the possibilities of conflict resolution.'

Buying and selling a property? Here are a few useful tips

Buying and selling a property? Here are a few useful tips

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Right steps you can considerably reduce the tax outgo.

Can the Glazers lose their public enemy tag at Manchester United?

Can the Glazers lose their public enemy tag at Manchester United?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Glazers are unlikely to ever be liked, let alone loved, by fans of Manchester United. The fiercely private American family that bought the famous English soccer club 10 years ago has been widely depicted by the team's fans and the British media as seeking to bleed the club dry after leveraging it up with debt.

Few steps that can boost India's trade with the world

Few steps that can boost India's trade with the world

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The India government needs to work on policies that can enhance global trade.

Banks as brokers: Good for you?

Banks as brokers: Good for you?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Lenders are not enthused because, as brokers, their responsibility towards policyholders will be higher than corporate agents.

Why diesel cars still make sense

Why diesel cars still make sense

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The price differential between diesel and petrol has narrowed. But there are still enough reasons to opt for the diesel variant.

Why HAF wants international probe into Sri Lankan war crimes

Why HAF wants international probe into Sri Lankan war crimes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Hindu American Foundation: 'As an organisation that works on issues affecting Hindu minorities... in the civil war although all groups were affected, Hindu temples and Hindu institutions were disproportionately affected, and Hindus continue to be affected.' Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States Prasad Kariyawasam: 'Assume that Sri Lanka is referred to the ICC through the UN Security Council -- which will never happen because Sri Lanka has enough clout to block it. But assume it is. Still, the ICC cannot handle it because retrospectively they don't have jurisdiction.'

'The Congress is back -- sort of'

'The Congress is back -- sort of'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Rahul Gandhi has taken the fight to the Modi government, feels Milan Vaishnav. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC.

Smart cities or smart pilots?

Smart cities or smart pilots?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

To redevelop cities as 'smart', investment of at least $10 billion is required. For 100 cities, it works out to $1 trillion

Divestment, dividend to fetch govt Rs 55,000 crore

Divestment, dividend to fetch govt Rs 55,000 crore

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

To check fiscal deficit, government needs to drastically cut Plan expenditure.