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Devyani row: US embassy asked to stop commercial activities

Devyani row: US embassy asked to stop commercial activities

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

In further retaliatory steps over the arrest of diplomat Devyani Khobragade, India has asked the United States to "discontinue" commercial activities being undertaken from its embassy premises in New Delhi by January 16.

Jennifer Aniston's secret to a hot bod and more fashion news

Jennifer Aniston's secret to a hot bod and more fashion news

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

For stressed loans, the need is to prevent disruption in cash flows from a systemic perspective, conserving employment and assets in untainted enterprises with the potential for recovery, says Shyam Ponappa.

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Aaj ka taaza khabar

Do you have the right to leave your job?

Do you have the right to leave your job?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The question may sound irrelevant, but several public sector banks seem to have a different view.

Volkswagen to refit cars affected by emissions scandal

Volkswagen to refit cars affected by emissions scandal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Volkswagen announced plans on Tuesday to refit up to 11 million vehicles and overhaul its namesake brand.

The big threats India Inc faces from unlikely quarters

The big threats India Inc faces from unlikely quarters

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

India Inc is facing threat from non-traditional sources.

6 ways to make a fortune when stocks crash

6 ways to make a fortune when stocks crash

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Experts suggest six ways to play stocks that tank suddenly and make money as Sanjay Kumar Singh listens in

Modi-Shah and the art of headline management

Modi-Shah and the art of headline management

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'All governments try owning the message, but the Modi-Shah BJP has developed it into a fine art.'

Optimism is high, but the business environment is challenging: Mark Goodburn

Optimism is high, but the business environment is challenging: Mark Goodburn

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Organisations are focusing on how they are going to be much more nimble, much more innovative and that is the ticket to success, Mark Goodburn tells Sangeeta Tanwar

REVEALED: What went wrong with bank loans

REVEALED: What went wrong with bank loans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'Flush with funds, lending became a cash management exercise.' 'Road projects, power generation plants, airports etc were financed left and right with apparently no regard for the projects' ability to repay,' explains S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

Raid row intensifies: Congress, AAP demand Jaitley's resignation

Raid row intensifies: Congress, AAP demand Jaitley's resignation

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

In a further escalation of the confrontation between the Congress and the government, the opposition party claimed that a committee constituted by the Delhi government has found 'gross financial irregularities' in the DDCA during that period.

'EVMs are the most credible system available'

'EVMs are the most credible system available'

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'I know most of the politicians in this country and I know how fair-weather friends they can be.' 'If they get defeated in elections, they will blame it upon something that cannot respond to their allegations like the EVMs.'

Mallya@60: Once the king of good times, now a defaulter

Mallya@60: Once the king of good times, now a defaulter

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Vijay Mallya has lost control of his companies.

Dabhol-nama: Five things that made the plant unique

Dabhol-nama: Five things that made the plant unique

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Dabhol power plant is a lesson on what to avoid while setting up large infrastructure projects.

Is India ready for Rio?

Is India ready for Rio?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

As preparations for the Rio Olympics gather pace, India may be headed for yet another paltry medal haul.

The Huge Call Centre Scam

The Huge Call Centre Scam

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

An industry of scamsters is operating in the guise of call centres in India.

National Herald case: What you should know

National Herald case: What you should know

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

What is the National Herald case all about? Here's a ready reckoner.

The black money problem is far from over!

The black money problem is far from over!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Hence, the claims by the Government that this will end the menace of black money and corruption are simply outlandish. Also, the simultaneous introduction of Rs 2,000 note undermines their claim and it simply does not fit the storyline of an attack on black money and corruption.

How CBI plans to fight crimes of the future

How CBI plans to fight crimes of the future

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

For the CBI, crimes are likely to become more innovative, complex, driven increasingly by technology and transcending geographical boundaries, says Anil Kumar Sinha.

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil',  dies at 78

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil', dies at 78

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Belgian-born Rich, whose trading group eventually became the global commodities powerhouse Glencore Xstrata, died in hospital from a stroke.

A requiem for Rio in Paris

A requiem for Rio in Paris

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

We lost the gains of Rio and Kyoto in Copenhagen and Paris, but it would have been worse, if any mandatory restraints were imposed on our green house gas emissions, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Mystery of the missing 296 Associated Journals' shareholders

Mystery of the missing 296 Associated Journals' shareholders

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Congress leaders claim The Associated Journals Limited has 761 shareholders while the company shows more than 1,000

The solution to India's unemployment crisis

The solution to India's unemployment crisis

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

One solution to India's challenges of education, employment, employability lies in state governments adopting apprenticeships on a large scale.

Sebi begins nearly 200 attachment proceedings to recover money

Sebi begins nearly 200 attachment proceedings to recover money

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Sebi has been given direct powers to freeze bank accounts, attach properties, conduct search and seizure and initiate recovery proceedings.

SC upholds Aadhaar, says it's not needed for cellphones, banks

SC upholds Aadhaar, says it's not needed for cellphones, banks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The apex court's five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said Aadhaar is meant to help benefits reach the marginalised sections of the society and takes into account the dignity of people not only from personal but also from community point of view.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

India must prepare for the daybreak of peace in Afghanistan

India must prepare for the daybreak of peace in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'The danger today is that out of sheer fatigue and exasperation, the US might cut loose and exit from Afghanistan leaving it to the region to cope with the debris, which it is ill-equipped to handle,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

One year in jail: Is there hope for Subrata Roy?

One year in jail: Is there hope for Subrata Roy?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The group needs to rustle up Rs 5,000 crore in cash and an equal amount in bank guarantees for bail.

Banks will charge for better services

Banks will charge for better services

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

In an attempt to acquire consumers, banks have been providing a lot of technology-enabled services, which used to be offered free.

How the blockchain can transform the financial world

How the blockchain can transform the financial world

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The blockchain, the public ledger that tracks every bitcoin transaction, is changing commerce as we know it, says Devangshu Datta.

Tempting online offers? Beware of the fine print

Tempting online offers? Beware of the fine print

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Buying on the internet is the future but be wary of the fine print and make sure you get a genuine product.

The story of Kimsuk Krishna Sinha's tough fight against DLF

The story of Kimsuk Krishna Sinha's tough fight against DLF

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Sebi order is vindication of Sinha's stand, but it has not brought him much relief as his money is still stuck.

This hero stops the plunder of India's past

This hero stops the plunder of India's past

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

'Imagine how secure are our seaports and airports that 10,000 objects can leave every decade and our custodians are not even aware?' 'This kind of targeted looting when thieves pick and choose the best of Indian art and steal on an industrial basis will eventually impoverish our great land.'

In marathon speech, Modi takes on Congress

In marathon speech, Modi takes on Congress

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Replying to a debate on Motion of Thanks on the President's Address which was adopted by the House later amid walkout by Congress, he replied point-by-point to the issues raised by the Opposition, including surgical strikes and allocations for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, agriculture sector and for Scheduled Castes. Opposition had moved 190 amendments to the Motion which were negated.

Government is playing poker with banks

Government is playing poker with banks

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'By not letting bankrupt banks fail, we have discouraged ordinary folk from taking precautions while choosing their bank or at least when they hear bad news about their bank,'says S Muralidharan, former MD, BNP Paribas.

Saradha probe suggests Rs 2,500 cr-scam just tip of iceberg

Saradha probe suggests Rs 2,500 cr-scam just tip of iceberg

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

As a multi-agency probe continues in Saradha scam, findings of one official investigation suggests that the group floated at least 279 companies to channelise money collected from gullible investors as part of a vast 'ponzi' network.

FIFA scandal: Banks did not do enough, says global agency

FIFA scandal: Banks did not do enough, says global agency

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A global group of government anti-money-laundering agencies said that financial institutions have not done enough to police suspicious financial activity by officials at soccer's global governing body FIFA.

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'If there is any industry that is unfit for modern corporate form it is the diamond trade.' 'But no one was asking the right questions.' 'The music was playing and so the game was on,' says S Murlidharan, former MD, BNP Paribas.

Who will bell the Ponzi schemes?

Who will bell the Ponzi schemes?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Even Delhi does not have a full-time registrar of chits.