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Dr Ramakanta Panda's Heart Beats For Wildlife Too

Dr Ramakanta Panda's Heart Beats For Wildlife Too

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dr Ramakanta Panda's unique exhibition, titled Heartbeats -- Wildlife, Our Shared Future, features a compelling collection of over 200 photographs centred around the theme of wildlife conservation.

World Bank aid climbs to $3.5 bn

World Bank aid climbs to $3.5 bn

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Reliance's refining margins projected to stay strong compared to PSU peers

Reliance's refining margins projected to stay strong compared to PSU peers

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Reliance Industries' refining earnings will remain steady, supported by its position as India's largest importer of Russian crude and favourable global supplies, according to analysts at JM Financial and Goldman Sachs. Reliance imported more Russian barrels than any other Indian refiner in the past eight months, according to data from Bloomberg/Kpler.

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

In the past 10 years, over 500 PSB officers have died by suicide. When targets are overwhelming, senior management and customers are both impatient, and there is constant fear, not every banker has the resilience to survive and thrive, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Growth has to be labour oriented: World Bank

Growth has to be labour oriented: World Bank

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Observing that economy was "going well" in India, which has large internal markets, the World Bank said on Thursday that growth had to be labour oriented, even as it expressed concern over the mounting fiscal deficit.

It's Official! Kerala to host Messi-Led Argentina!

It's Official! Kerala to host Messi-Led Argentina!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The match will take place between November 10 and 18, and is likely to be played Kochi.

Slowdown in exports: World Bank cautions China

Slowdown in exports: World Bank cautions China

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

While edging up China's gross domestic product growth projection for both 2010 and 2011, the report said that growth in domestic demand would remain strong although exports could suffer from a predicted global economic slowdown next year.

World Bank pegs India growth at 6.5%

World Bank pegs India growth at 6.5%

Rediff.com3 Jan 2005

The World Bank said on Monday that it would "more or less" stick to its forecast of 6.5 per cent growth rate for Indian economy despite the damage suffered by the country in the tsunami tragedy.

World Bank may cut off state loans

World Bank may cut off state loans

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

He was a storyteller who made me feel the pulse of history, the stakes of human ambition, and the thrill of a well-told tale. Prem Panicker recalls his debt to Frederick Forsyth, who passed away on Monday.

World Bank to lend $220 mn to AP

World Bank to lend $220 mn to AP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

World Bank will provide another $220 million loan to Andhra Pradesh to expedite the reforms process even as it was considering sanctioning such loans to Tamil Nadu and Orissa as well.

World Bank nods projects worth $372 mn for India

World Bank nods projects worth $372 mn for India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The additional finance will also help the government focus on improving the quality of water supply.

How India can become a high-income country by 2047

How India can become a high-income country by 2047

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

India will need to grow at an average 7.8 per cent to become a high-income country by 2047, a World Bank report said on Friday. To achieve this goal India would require reforms in financial sector as well as in land and labour market, the World Bank said in its India Country Memorandum titled 'Becoming a High-Income Economy in a generation'.

Govt, World Bank sign $250 million credit pact

Govt, World Bank sign $250 million credit pact

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

The government and World Bank on Tuesday signed an agreement for a credit of 180 million SDR ($250 million equivalent) from International Development Agency for the Technical Engineering Education Quality Improvement Project.

World Bank may aid India e-governance projects

World Bank may aid India e-governance projects

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

The government is in talks with the World Bank for technical and financial assistance for overall e-governance projects in the country.

No more World Bank loan for Karnataka: Krishna

No more World Bank loan for Karnataka: Krishna

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

In line with its decision to maintain borrowing within its "load bearing" capacity, Karnataka has decided against going in for more loans from the World Bank and other agencies, Chief Minister S M Krishna said on Wednesday.

Reliance remains highest-ranked Indian firm on Fortune Global 500 list

Reliance remains highest-ranked Indian firm on Fortune Global 500 list

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has retained its position as the highest-ranked Indian company on the 2025 Fortune Global 500 list, according to the latest rankings released by the publication. The oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate has been ranked at No.88 on the latest list, down from 86th position in 2024.

World Bank grants $120 mn for SMEs

World Bank grants $120 mn for SMEs

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

The World Bank has approved a $120 million loan to support the development of India's small and medium enterprises sector.

Three Mega IPOs Set To Rewrite India Inc Story In 2026

Three Mega IPOs Set To Rewrite India Inc Story In 2026

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

IPOs have been the flavour of the season for some time. But the coming together of three mega IPOs, from diverse businesses and historic relevance, could tell a story that's still in the making, points out Nivedita Mookerji.

India can grow at 8%, enthuses World Bank

India can grow at 8%, enthuses World Bank

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

World Bank is optimistic that the Indian economy can grow by 6-8 per cent in the coming years but has asked the government to improve social services like education and health.

India, China to get bigger role in World Bank

India, China to get bigger role in World Bank

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

The World Bank and IMF have announced that they will try to complete reforms in the Bank's voting structure by next year, a move which would give emerging economies like China and India a greater say in the affairs of the financial institutions.

India should simplify biz policies to ensure growth: World Bank

India should simplify biz policies to ensure growth: World Bank

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Investors believe Indian is a tough place to do business with.

Be Warned! AI Makes Identity Theft Easier

Be Warned! AI Makes Identity Theft Easier

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'The way the attacks are coming has become much stronger and much wider because of AI.'

When Workplace Stress Turns Deadly

When Workplace Stress Turns Deadly

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

At times, this stress reaches a tipping point, resulting in tragedy. 'Organisations need to empower their people managers to foster psychological safety, where employees feel seen, heard, and supported -- not just as professionals, but as people navigating the pressures of work and life.'

World Bank to lend $650 million for Indian rail project

World Bank to lend $650 million for Indian rail project

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

India's Railways has struggled to expand to keep up with demand

Pakistan to get $6.2 bn from World Bank

Pakistan to get $6.2 bn from World Bank

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Pakistan will get a whopping $6.2 billion aid from the World Bank in the next three years to come out of the current economic crisis, reduce poverty and improve the fragile security situation in the country.

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Karur could still impact Jana Nayagan's box-office success if Vijay and the TVK do not get their act together,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

World Bank predicts crude oil price rebound

World Bank predicts crude oil price rebound

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The revised projection comes after a 17% rise in the April-June.

World Bank, ADB only for consultation: Montek

World Bank, ADB only for consultation: Montek

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Amid criticism over engaging experts from multilateral agencies like World Bank, Planning Commission on Wednesday asserted that none of the "outside bodies"

India will grow at 4-5%: World Bank, ADB

India will grow at 4-5%: World Bank, ADB

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

In its global economic forecast update for 2009, the World Bank projected a growth rate of 4 per cent for India during 2009-10, while the ADB, in its outlook, expects the economy to expand by 5 per cent. A separate outlook by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, a club of developed countries, has forecast a 4.3 per cent growth rate for India. India had last grown below this level in 2002-03, when the economy expanded by 3.8 per cent.

World Bank hails Aadhaar, India saves $1 billion per annum

World Bank hails Aadhaar, India saves $1 billion per annum

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

India is on track to register its entire 1.25 billion population using its Aadhaar digital ID.

World Bank ban: Nath tries to clear Wipro's name

World Bank ban: Nath tries to clear Wipro's name

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

After disclosing late last year its decision banning Satyam Computer Services, the World Bank said earlier this month that Wipro and another Indian IT firm Megasoft have also been debarred from directly doing business with it under its corporate procurement programme. The Bank had disclosed the ban on Satyam on December 25, while debarment of Wipro and Megasoft was revealed on January 11.

India's high growth to continue: World Bank

India's high growth to continue: World Bank

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

The World Bank said on Monday hardening interest rates and a surge in oil prices worldwide will have a marginal impact on India's economy and the country would continue to witness high GDP growth.

Secretary in PMO gets World Bank posting

Secretary in PMO gets World Bank posting

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Pulok Chatterjee, secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, has been appointed as executive director in the World Bank

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Monday's protests in Nepal may become the forerunner to many more agitations in future since social media interests and national efforts to regulate them will often be in conflict, alerts Biswajit Dasgupta.

World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support clean India campaign

World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support clean India campaign

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan for the ambitious clean India campaign.

Successful demonetisation will help up revenues in long run: World Bank

Successful demonetisation will help up revenues in long run: World Bank

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Successful demonetisation will help in raising revenues on sustained basis as more and more people will come under the tax net, says a World Bank report.