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2021: How to organise your financial documents

2021: How to organise your financial documents

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The trick is to know how long you are supposed to hold which document, observes Bindisha Sarang.

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Challenging the verdict is a deterrent to future peace and harmony and a socially irresponsible act, argues Vivek Gumaste.

5 tips for cashless India to protect online data

5 tips for cashless India to protect online data

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

If you think nobody will ever try to breach your data online get out of your shell. NOW!

With new RBI move, M-wallets face tough fight

With new RBI move, M-wallets face tough fight

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

While mobile wallets are still busy exploring the multiple facets of interoperability, experts believe that bringing in new customers would be costly affair and the numbers of new wallet users might not see a major hike anytime soon.

Our only source of livelihood snatched, say protesting Uber drivers

Our only source of livelihood snatched, say protesting Uber drivers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Hundreds of cab drivers employed with Internet-based taxi firm Uber on Friday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi demanding revocation of the ban imposed on the company's operations in the national capital.

Why are Uber, Ola drivers upset?

Why are Uber, Ola drivers upset?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Cab aggregators caught between showing profitability to investors, increasing their network and dabbling in areas such as food ordering have seen a major blow to their primary business.

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Sheela Bhatt visits a large urban basti a mere 20-minute drive from the prime minister's home to discover a story of grim struggle in the time of lockdown.

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

International cab-booking service Uber was banned on Monday in the national capital, a day after one of its drivers was arrested for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman executive amid growing outrage over the incident which renewed focus on safety measures for women.

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Studying abroad? 6 rules you should never break

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Are you overstaying on an F1 visa?

Indians overstaying visa in Saudi to face action

Indians overstaying visa in Saudi to face action

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has warned its citizens not to overstay their visa in Saudi Arabia and leave the country immidiately once they have obtained Emergency Certificates to avoid penal action over Nitaqat law

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Home-grown taxi booking companies which have a business model similar to Uber's might have stricter security norms imposed on them.

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The journey of getting used to a new way of life -- without domestic help, without the necessity of dressing up to step out and just staying cooped up indoors -- has been out of the ordinary, equal parts good, bad and ugly.

Assam: 32 labourers killed in truck-bus collision

Assam: 32 labourers killed in truck-bus collision

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

At least 32 people, including 13 children, were killed and eight others injured when two mini buses carrying brick kiln workers and their families were hit by a truck on NH 35 in lower Assam's Barpeta district in the wee hours on Thursday.

It is not just about voting and getting selfies

It is not just about voting and getting selfies

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

'With the exception of a few cases, where it really was a mistake, in most cases it was the lackadaisical approach of voters which resulted in them not being on the list.'

Wary of fraud? Go for card protection plans

Wary of fraud? Go for card protection plans

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

While it's not difficult to fall prey to card fraud, individuals can protect themselves against losses.

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Key documents related to the seven-year-old scam go missing from medical college in Gwalior.

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

'When a newspaper says that Karnataka leads in corruption, one must also know it means Karnataka leads in patronising corruption.' 'You can't be corrupt without me succumbing to your corruption.'

Uber cab driver jailed earlier in a rape case

Uber cab driver jailed earlier in a rape case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The 32-year-old cabbie, who allegedly raped an executive on Friday night, would not have been behind the wheel of the Uber taxi had the United States-based company run a background check and conducted a police verification, as he had earlier been jailed too in a rape case.

Tax evasion? I-T dept issues 2,000 notices

Tax evasion? I-T dept issues 2,000 notices

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'We have not issued notices randomly.' 'We have done the risk profiling of individuals, and sent to those whose profile has not matched with their declared income.'

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

The REAL story behind India's employment data

The REAL story behind India's employment data

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Is India witnessing jobless growth or is there actually no issue with employment? The real story is between the first two suggesting that though there is sufficient employment, the challenge is to create well-paying quality jobs, says Amitabh Kant.

'Aadhaar is a major national security risk'

'Aadhaar is a major national security risk'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

'If your data is hacked you cannot go to court. Only UIDAI can go to court.' 'UIDAI is lying that Aadhaar is completely secure.'

Uber cabbie was trying to flee to Nepal after crime, says Delhi police

Uber cabbie was trying to flee to Nepal after crime, says Delhi police

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Uber cab driver, who had allegedly raped a 27-year-old woman in Delhi on Friday night in his taxi, was planning to flee to Nepal before the police arrested him in the nick of time from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh.

How GST can boost Make in India

How GST can boost Make in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The goods and services tax will level the playing field for different sectors of industry, including domestic manufacturing.

Who will get to own your e-mail, net banking account after you die?

Who will get to own your e-mail, net banking account after you die?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Include digital assets in a will, as e-mail and social networking websites don't provide account access to legal heirs.

Ola employee reveals secret hacks to earn more money

Ola employee reveals secret hacks to earn more money

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

There are times when a customer books a cab and is charged for the ride, but the driver doesn't show up. It is one of the many hacks that cab drivers use.

4 more held in Tanzanian woman assault case; envoy backs steps

4 more held in Tanzanian woman assault case; envoy backs steps

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Union Law Minister Sadananda Gowda asked the Karnataka government to form a special squad to keep a watch on foreign students, in the wake of the Sunday incident.

Standing their ground: What women in Delhi do to stay safe?

Standing their ground: What women in Delhi do to stay safe?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Over two years since the Nirbhaya rape shook the nation women in New Delhi feel no safer than they did before. With safety apps to self-defence classes on the rise, Ritika Bhatia takes a look at what working women in Delhi are doing to keep themselves safe.

Blow to Rawat: SC restores Prez rule in Uttarakhand till April 27

Blow to Rawat: SC restores Prez rule in Uttarakhand till April 27

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

While listing the matter for hearing on April 27, the bench said that the high court shall provide the judgement passed on Thursday to the parties by April 26 and on the same date the copy of the verdict shall also be placed before the apex court.

We want to make Uber the safest place in the city: Travis Kalanick

We want to make Uber the safest place in the city: Travis Kalanick

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'Competition makes us better. I lose a little bit of sleep because I have competition.'

Shadowfax: The Uber for delivery boys

Shadowfax: The Uber for delivery boys

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The hyperlocal logistics company hires delivery boys to work for a diverse set of clients like Amazon, Bigbasket, Swiggy and McDonald's. Apurva Venkat finds out why clients and investors love it.

Soon, you can click online for health care records

Soon, you can click online for health care records

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

With the help of Practo Ray, doctors can share reports.

'Pakistani army officers don't want to join the ISI'

'Pakistani army officers don't want to join the ISI'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The military in Pakistan is capable and self critical, but intelligence is stuffed full of lifers who resist change, which is why career soldiers in Pakistan try with all their might not to be transferred into the ISI.'

Sheena Bora Trial: The Mother Who'd Never Been A Mother

Sheena Bora Trial: The Mother Who'd Never Been A Mother

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

One couldn't help feeling a certain melancholy viewing these now vagrant documents and photographs that would never be rightfully cherished. The pictures spoke to you. They offered slices of extinguished lives. They breathed sadness too, for what could have been and will never be. The sweet promises that Life made and insolently, arrogantly never kept.

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'I don't want a government to tell me that I can't be there for my sister's wedding.'

Celebs' private pics hacked: Here's how to protect yourself!

Celebs' private pics hacked: Here's how to protect yourself!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Ten tips that will protect your private photos from falling prey to Internet hackers

Of murky alleys, credit cards and faceless staff

Of murky alleys, credit cards and faceless staff

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Many placement agencies are fly-by-night operators in New Delhi.

Dazed by demonetisation twists? Read the new FAQ

Dazed by demonetisation twists? Read the new FAQ

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The official twists and turns have raised questions on the government's credibility and its ability to pull the nation out of the demonetisation quagmire. To keep up with the new rules, the government has issued an updated FAQ on demonetisation.

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

If the high security notes introduced in 2015 were kept in the system, the pain due to demonetisation can be ameliorated to a certain extent. But unfortunately, such thought process have no place in the hasty demonetisation decision.

We are in denial, but Bangladeshis are still flooding India's northeast

We are in denial, but Bangladeshis are still flooding India's northeast

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The local labour force is streaming out of the region, creating a vacuum that makes it easier for the Bangladeshis to fill in, says R N Ravi