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Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Designated I-League champions Mohun Bagan have announced a donoation of 20 lakh in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic while Bhaichung Bhutia will feature in Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) public awareness campaign on the COVID-19 pandemic,

Why this is a good year to invest in EPF

Why this is a good year to invest in EPF

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Here's how EPF stacks against other investment options

Millionaire businessman turns philanthropist

Millionaire businessman turns philanthropist

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Raj Soin sold his business, in a transaction valued at $450 million, and decided to build a non-profit hospital in rural Haryana in the memory of his father. Soin, who co-heads the Soin Foundation with wife Indu, funded the 55-bed, multi-specialty hospital in Banchari.

My CDs can connect the conspiracy: Ex Gujarat cop

My CDs can connect the conspiracy: Ex Gujarat cop

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

'The SIT did not follow up with the CD of the phone call recordings that could have helped it find who were leading the mobs and where the calls of people involved in the rioting originated from and terminated.'

Young investors, hike your equity exposure under NPS

Young investors, hike your equity exposure under NPS

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Since NPS is used for a long-term goal like retirement, allowing younger investors to have higher exposure to equities will give them a chance to earn higher returns.

'This government is particularly ruthless'

'This government is particularly ruthless'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'Today we see the worrisome phenomenon where honest officers who run afoul of the government being chased, hunted down and dirt being dug up on them.'

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The session, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on April 3, is now likely to be adjourned sine die on March 23, sources said.

Modi govt's bizarre plans for India's airlines

Modi govt's bizarre plans for India's airlines

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Let Air India - that anyway flies very limited international routes, often bleeding profusely and makes huge losses on trunk routes - do this national service, says Anjuli Bhargava.

How Prashant Kishor is helping Nitish's JD-U

How Prashant Kishor is helping Nitish's JD-U

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

JD-U leaders believe Prashant Kishor's entry would benefit its case for contesting a larger number of seats in Bihar in next year's general election.

Mallya resigns as Chairman of Bayer CropScience

Mallya resigns as Chairman of Bayer CropScience

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The company said it will appoint a new Chairman at the next Board meeting.

'Babri case will decide what happens to secularism'

'Babri case will decide what happens to secularism'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'What is at stake is not one mosque or temple, it is the question of the principle of secularism which is part of the basic structure of the Constitution as declared even by the Supreme Court of India.'

NPS vs EPF: Which one is better?

NPS vs EPF: Which one is better?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

A six-point comparison by Anil Chopra, Group CEO & Director, Bajaj Capital

'This Modi government is more talk than substance'

'This Modi government is more talk than substance'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

'We all expected Modi with the majority to tame the bureaucracy, but it is the bureaucracy that tamed him.'

EPFO eyes online PF withdrawal facility by March end

EPFO eyes online PF withdrawal facility by March end

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

EPFO has verified or attested 64.67 lakh Aadhaar numbers.

Investing in NPS is more attractive now

Investing in NPS is more attractive now

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Rationalisation in taxation on the retirement scheme puts significant money in the hands of investors.

Achhe din: When will it come?

Achhe din: When will it come?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Instead of condemning all businessmen, the PM may like to listen to some of them.

EPFO to provide 3-year life cover to subscribers after job loss

EPFO to provide 3-year life cover to subscribers after job loss

Rediff.com16 May 2016

EPFO manages a corpus of over Rs 8.5 lakh crore and its subscribers' base is over five crore at present.

Ask MF Guru: 'Have I invested in too many MFs?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Have I invested in too many MFs?'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Greying India a new demographic, find elder care providers

Greying India a new demographic, find elder care providers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Indian seniors face loneliness in their sunset years. And many companies have kicked in to provide various kinds of options for India's elderly. The elderly can now pay and enjoy a variety of services in the comfort of their own homes

RBI to introduce VERS for employees

RBI to introduce VERS for employees

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Reserve Bank of India is to introduce a voluntary early retirement scheme for its employees.

11 reasons why people overspend

11 reasons why people overspend

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

A list of what I have seen and what I think. If you agree with this post and have many reasons of your own, please share them with us!

Can Nikhil Nanda turn around Escorts?

Can Nikhil Nanda turn around Escorts?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

His plan revolves around new products, a renewed thrust on exports and some serious cost savings

Now, get higher returns from your EPF

Now, get higher returns from your EPF

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

EPFO may start investing up to five per cent of its incremental corpus in the equity market.

Time to change meaningless Income Tax exemptions

Time to change meaningless Income Tax exemptions

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Many exemptions make little sense, such as a monthly exemption of Rs 100 for college education and Rs 300 for hostel fees.

'I am still waiting for Manoj Bajpayee's career to start'

'I am still waiting for Manoj Bajpayee's career to start'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'Apart from Satya -- which was a very good film -- Manoj Bajpayee has not featured in any hit in the 10-12 years of his career. Who is he to talk about my career? He should worry about his own.' CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani lashes out.

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

While working with Air India, she has also earned a degree in BSc Aviation, done a course in classical key-board, learnt various forms of modern dance and become a lawyer. Anjuli Bhargava profiles the super-achiever.

'The standoff with China won't get over soon'

'The standoff with China won't get over soon'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

'Our defence services are in a position to checkmate any Chinese adventurism.'

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The manner in which a large proportion of common people have mortgaged their rationality and questioning spirit to let hatred, prejudice, and bigotry take over their minds is a cause of worry, observes Mohammad Sajjad.

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Here comes the moment of truth. Modi prides himself on offering an "incorruptible" government. Will he dilute the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill to coax the administration's fealty and compromise his self-image?

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

It's too big to digest as one whole airline.'

The many loopholes of pension scheme for unorganised sector workers

The many loopholes of pension scheme for unorganised sector workers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

According to official statistics, half of India's GDP comes from as many as 420 million workers in the unorganised sector including street vendors, rickshaw pullers, construction workers, rag pickers, agricultural workers, among others. This massive workforce remains outside the purview of the formal banking and insurance industries.

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

Modi govt must act swiftly to revive Air India's fortunes

Modi govt must act swiftly to revive Air India's fortunes

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

National carrier Air India is running in losses and needs government's attention.

Last minute tax tips...

Last minute tax tips...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Evaluate recurring investment products and do the numbers before making any investments.

'A country that does not respect its soldiers is doomed to fail'

'A country that does not respect its soldiers is doomed to fail'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'Think about this: A widow of a jawan is drawing only Rs 3,500. If OROP is implemented, she will get additional Rs 1,500. These poor girls are young and have no source of income; they are trying their best to just make ends meet. It is the pain of these situations that has driven me to this.' 'We don't want to put pressure on the government -- that's not our intention. We have full faith in our prime minister. We are asking for a meeting with him, and when we get that, we are sure he will not only give us what we are asking for, but 10 per cent extra.' Major General Satbir Singh, who headed the OROP agitation at Jantar Mantar, speaks out.

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In just one day, more than 1,550 Americans lost their lives, taking the fatalities to over 7,380. Overall, the US on Friday in a single day added more than 33,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total to 276,500, the highest for any country in the world.

'Banking sector needs a T N Seshan!'

'Banking sector needs a T N Seshan!'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'Today, three areas give banks a big headache -- steel, power, infrastructure.' 'Three Cs are very critical in lending -- character, capacity and collateral of the borrower.'

National Herald issue: How the Gandhis revived Associated Journals

National Herald issue: How the Gandhis revived Associated Journals

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Prior to 2011, the company was in dire straits. But recent financial results show its fortunes are on the mend.

If Air India ceases to exist, who will be the biggest gainer?

If Air India ceases to exist, who will be the biggest gainer?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Air India must tighten costs to comes out of the red or it wil perish in no time, says experts.

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Yet, in J&K even if you are not involved in active combat, you can come under enemy fire.' 'However young a soldier is, he is not immune to action.' 'He may face challenges during the course of discharging his military duties.'