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Is it right to curb RBI governor's autonomy?

Is it right to curb RBI governor's autonomy?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Balance is needed in selecting members for the proposed monetary policy committee, says Abheek Barua.

Paradise in shambles

Paradise in shambles

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

It will take months if not years before flood-ravaged Srinagar is restored to its pristine glory.

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Anti-CAB protests intensify in Guwahati even as the PM appealed for calm, assuring the people of the state that the govt will protect their interests.

Boycott call has no impact on sales, says Chinese media

Boycott call has no impact on sales, says Chinese media

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

'The boycott has not achieved success. Sales figures for Chinese products on the top three Indian online retailers in the first week of October hit a new record. Amazingly, the Chinese mobile phone company Xiaomi sold half a million phones in just three days on the Flipkart, Amazon India, Snapdeal and Tata CLiQ platforms.'

Are you brushing your teeth too hard?

Are you brushing your teeth too hard?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

It's important to brush slowly, lightly and gently.

Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?

Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Maharashtra has a rich wealth of forts, more than any other state in the country. 'If nothing is done, some of the small forts may simply disappear in the next 50 years.'

Pak targeting civilians as it failed to fight BSF: Border residents

Pak targeting civilians as it failed to fight BSF: Border residents

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Cores of houses and other structures along the IB in Jammu district are riddled with ammunition from across the border.

Is Narayan Murthy responsible for the Infosys crisis?

Is Narayan Murthy responsible for the Infosys crisis?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The Infosys saga shows how efforts to remote-control a company by its powerful promoter, even with good intentions, might hurt the entity, says Asish K Bhattacharyya.

With 'apni hi gadi samjho,' Uber aims to break outsider tag

With 'apni hi gadi samjho,' Uber aims to break outsider tag

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

With a new campaign that talks about togetherness, Uber challenges Ola's homegrown narrative.

Nepal's macroeconomic performance has been held back: IMF

Nepal's macroeconomic performance has been held back: IMF

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Nepal's macroeconomic performance has been held back by the earthquakes and the recent unrest and disruptions to transportation and trade routes following the promulgation of a new constitution, the IMF said has said.

Why this renaming fever continues to burn

Why this renaming fever continues to burn

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Our priority cannot be better cities. Since real change is not possible, we must satisfy ourselves with a change in name,' says Aakar Patel.

Are you a passive victim of these bad habits?

Are you a passive victim of these bad habits?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Shameem Akthar discusses four such habits that can cause serious damage to your health

New pressure points from going global

New pressure points from going global

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Our governments are easily prone to arbitrary decisions but if you are dealing with international firms, such arbitrariness can turn back and bite you, says T N Ninan.

Temple fireworks mishap: 13 persons arrested; death toll up to 110

Temple fireworks mishap: 13 persons arrested; death toll up to 110

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The five were absconding soon after one of the worst temple tragedies Kerala has witnessed which has claimed 110 lives so far and left over 350 injured.

Kargil 20: India failed to exact a price from Pakistan

Kargil 20: India failed to exact a price from Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'The Indian response in confining our action to our side of the LoC set a dangerous precedent,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'You need to apply a total health approach to maintain cardiac health.'

How the Real Estate Bill will ease home-buying experience

How the Real Estate Bill will ease home-buying experience

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Bill comes at a time when prospective home buyers are avoiding under-construction projects, almost everywhere in the country, thereby drying up sources of interest-free funds for debt-ridden developer firms

Football Briefs: 'St Petersburg pitch being prepped for Confed Cup final'

Football Briefs: 'St Petersburg pitch being prepped for Confed Cup final'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sigh of relief for Nepal as Madhesis end border blockade

Sigh of relief for Nepal as Madhesis end border blockade

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The United Democratic Madhesi Front said that in view of the severe shortage the country is facing, the blockade has been called off. However, the agitation will continue.

'The govt has done a lot to set the investment climate right'

'The govt has done a lot to set the investment climate right'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

'The transmission sector is going to be the next sunrise industry.'

Coal scam: 'CBI is incapable of finding the truth'

Coal scam: 'CBI is incapable of finding the truth'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'Officers have been made the scapegoat for political failure.' 'No effort has been made to find out who scuttled the prime minister's decision to introduce competitive bidding and why and at whose instance.'

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'Fear psychosis has gripped the entire world.' 'Nobody is going to enter shops freely in the next 5, 6 months.' 'Secondly, the priority has changed.' 'Now that they have seen the bottom of the economy, people will prefer to save for tomorrow.'

Four years of Modi govt: Hyper-active yes, but...

Four years of Modi govt: Hyper-active yes, but...

Rediff.com26 May 2018

'Nationalism built on divisiveness cannot strengthen the country, or help the economy improve its performance,' points out T N Ninan.

Contagion fears have started reappearing in emerging markets

Contagion fears have started reappearing in emerging markets

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

A strengthening dollar, rising interest rates, tightening liquidity and a surge in oil prices - all are combining to create a toxic atmosphere for EM assets, says Akash Prakash.

'People won't forgive Congress if it withdraws support to AAP'

'People won't forgive Congress if it withdraws support to AAP'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

The people of Delhi will not forgive the Congress if it withdraws support to the Arvind Kejriwal-led government, Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan said on Wednesday.

Police cracks Nizam's Museum theft case, arrests 2 history-sheeters

Police cracks Nizam's Museum theft case, arrests 2 history-sheeters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A gold tiffin box inlaid with diamonds, a cup studded with rubies, diamonds and emeralds, a saucer and a spoon, belonging to the 7th Nizam Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, were recovered from the accused.

Over 89 dead, 100 injured as explosion rips through building in Madhya Pradesh

Over 89 dead, 100 injured as explosion rips through building in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The blast occurred when a huge pile of explosives kept inside a building went off.

Ram Temple: The Way Ahead

Ram Temple: The Way Ahead

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'It is best that an amicable solution to the dispute is found outside the precincts of the courts of law,' says former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

How NOT to workout in the summer

How NOT to workout in the summer

Rediff.com13 May 2019

It is important that you listen to your body and understand the difference between getting too sore and doing just what is right, says Shrey Khanna.

Shoot or not to shoot? Army's dilemma in Kashmir

Shoot or not to shoot? Army's dilemma in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Hard men with guns cannot manage the state forever.

Stadium hosting World Cup opener almost ready

Stadium hosting World Cup opener almost ready

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The venue that will stage the opening World Cup game in Brazil in June is almost complete, officials said on Monday, even though work has not restarted on the collapsed roof that killed two workers in November.

Why Indian boxing is taking a beating

Why Indian boxing is taking a beating

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

National coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu explains how the administrative mess in Indian boxing is hurting.

Mukul Roy says he will resign from TMC, party suspends him

Mukul Roy says he will resign from TMC, party suspends him

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Roy said he would give an explanation on why he was leaving the party and why he was 'forced to do so' after Durga Puja.

Arunachal Pradesh: 5 killed, 5 feared trapped in landslide

Arunachal Pradesh: 5 killed, 5 feared trapped in landslide

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The CM announced an ex gratia relief of Rs four lakh for the deceased and Rs one lakh each to the injured and assured that the state government will bear all medical expenses.

The unfinished business of Kargil

The unfinished business of Kargil

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The failure to restructure our armed forces in line with contemporary needs 14 years after the Kargil war will impose strategic costs beyond just delays and scandals, says Nitin Pai

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Deep pockets have become a prerequisite for contesting elections on a major party symbol in most states.' 'Given the premium parties place on self-financing candidates, once you have accounted for the suspected criminals, dynasts, industrialists, and celebrities, there is not much room for anyone else.'

Day 6: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 6: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

North Korean pair given warm welcome on Pyeongchang debut

Why Modi is so obsessed with Pakistan

Why Modi is so obsessed with Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

'India serves itself poorly with its latter-day discovery of Pakistan as an instrument in domestic politics,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

What 26/11 taught us about Pakistan

What 26/11 taught us about Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'Peace talks with Pakistan are like accepting a dinner invitation from cannibals and hoping to return alive,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).