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Global 5G players brace for Reliance Jio challenge

Global 5G players brace for Reliance Jio challenge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Reliance is leveraging the technological change of building a virtualised 5G network which would see the current hardware-dependent networks shift to software-centric platforms.

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'What is critical today in India is confidence of depositors.' 'If you have these kinds of problems spreading like this, the confidence level of a lot of people in the system gets shaken.'

NPS and EPF should get same tax benefits

NPS and EPF should get same tax benefits

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The 40 per cent exemption benefit is applicable only for employees.

Group health insurance premiums may go up

Group health insurance premiums may go up

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

While insurance companies are yet to finalise the premiums, there are chances that group health premiums could see an increase.

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'A fresh look is being given to ways of processing, transmission, and delivery.'

Aadhaar is key to public sector reforms: Nilekani

Aadhaar is key to public sector reforms: Nilekani

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

One out of every two Indians would have Aadhaar number by the middle of 2014, UIDAI Chairman Nandan Nilekani has said as he underlined the unique attributes of the identification system that will lead to public sector reform and governance transformation.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

What will a split in the AIADMK mean for Tamil Nadu?

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".

Plan to reduce air pollution in North India involves farmers in a big way

Plan to reduce air pollution in North India involves farmers in a big way

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

EY Foundation India and India Paryavaran Sahayak Foundation have come up with a cost-efficient and scalable solution. The project involves spreading awareness and driving usage of in-field straw management practices among farmers, to reduce the air pollution caused due to crop residue burning.

Govt response to the pandemic was right

Govt response to the pandemic was right

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The government kept its nerve in the face of a massive shock. It chose not to resort to a massive fiscal stimulus. It focused instead on providing liquidity support and easing restrictions on movement in stages, observes T T Ram Mohan.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

Investment gurus on how to maximise returns in 2015

Investment gurus on how to maximise returns in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Be a disciplined investor for attractive returns, says fund managers.

Want to invest smart and be rich? Here's how!

Want to invest smart and be rich? Here's how!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

In a chat on rediff.com, Feroze Azeez offered valuable tips.

An anti-poverty guide for Modi

An anti-poverty guide for Modi

Rediff.com25 May 2015

A programme that endeavours to graduate the poorest people could have seminal implications for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Sebi wants young, high-earning workers' pension money in MFs

Sebi wants young, high-earning workers' pension money in MFs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

While looking to give a boost to the mutual fund sector with some contribution from about Rs 5.5 lakh crore (Rs 5.5 trillion) corpus being managed by Employee Provident Fund Organisation, Sebi feels that age restrictions would safeguard investors from 'unnecessary risks' during years closer to their retirement.

How to get a long investment horizon

How to get a long investment horizon

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Running a SIP plan for more than six years almost completely eliminates the chances of earning negative returns.

Sebi set for major overhaul of role, vision

Sebi set for major overhaul of role, vision

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

The proposals have been made after extensive consultations with top officials from Sebi, finance ministry, RBI, IRDA and large market intermediaries

There can't be a cap on the value of sacrifice

There can't be a cap on the value of sacrifice

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'Reduce the perks and privileges of MPs, but let there be no reduction in the money spent on the education of martyrs' children,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Is our money in the banks safe?

Is our money in the banks safe?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Clearly, the depositors of cooperative banks need the maximum protection.'

Why investing in annuity makes no sense

Why investing in annuity makes no sense

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Retirees have better options that offer liquidity, better returns and are more tax-efficient.

'Is investing in gold, govt bonds better than stocks?'

'Is investing in gold, govt bonds better than stocks?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Get locked into quality company deposits

Get locked into quality company deposits

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Look at those offering 100-300 bps more and have good rating; it will improve your portfolio's returns.

Should you invest in passive funds?

Should you invest in passive funds?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Why the case for investing in passive funds is becoming stronger.

How to understand Diwali offers

How to understand Diwali offers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

It's not easy to ignore the newspaper ads with Diwali offers.

The carrot for tax compliance

The carrot for tax compliance

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Experts say only three per cent individuals pay taxes.

India's push to offer banking for all stumbles on empty accounts

India's push to offer banking for all stumbles on empty accounts

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The government plans to transfer all subsidies including food, fertiliser and kerosene, potentially taking direct payments to more than $60 billion.

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The original idea was to replace the existing schemes for scheduled castes and tribes.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

'In Mumbai, retail business is suffering daily by Rs 325 crore'

'In Mumbai, retail business is suffering daily by Rs 325 crore'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

'People are trying to save money because of uncertainty and insecurity.'

India Inc's wishlist for the finance minister

India Inc's wishlist for the finance minister

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The forthcoming budget is an excellent opportunity for the Government to fulfill its promise of high economic growth.

Making your money work round-the-clock

Making your money work round-the-clock

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

BSE's, NSE's overnight liquid fund facility can help stock investors maximise returns

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Knitting human bonds

Knitting human bonds

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Making woollen garments empowers women in two Uttarakhand villages.

After gold & equity, real estate will be the next asset class: Rajiv Bajaj

After gold & equity, real estate will be the next asset class: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

It would be fair to say that markets are coming to the end of a down-cycle and are at the cusp of the next up-cycle.

CBI has become Conspiracy Bureau of India: Mamata

CBI has become Conspiracy Bureau of India: Mamata

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Banerjee urged President Pranab Mukherjee to "save" the people of the country from the hardship caused by demonetisation and the resultant cash crisis

Modi initiatives that are paving the way for reforms

Modi initiatives that are paving the way for reforms

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

These are initiatives not commonly seen in economic administration.

Sports Shorts: Growth solid, hope Olympiad will demonstrate it, says Anand

Sports Shorts: Growth solid, hope Olympiad will demonstrate it, says Anand

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'This (opposition to the project) is not just architects, but everyone needs to know more.' 'We need to be allowed to participate, maybe, you can ignore what we have to say, that's your decision.' 'At least follow the process.