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Bibek Debroy: A 'towering scholar' & economist
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024Debroy's economic interests and research work covered numerous areas such as economic theory, income inequality, and infrastructure financing.
India To Go For Small Modular Reactors
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024The Indian government has come out with a nice name for its tried and tested 220MW pressurised heavy water reactor -- Bharat Small Reactor.
Dhoni defies age: To play IPL 2025 as uncapped player
Rediff.com31 Oct 2024Dhoni's fans can now look forward to seeing him captivate the crowd at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'
CPSE dividend likely to cross record FY24 tally
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024The Centre may overshoot the Rs 56,260 crore target for dividend receipts from central public-sector enterprises (CPSEs) set for FY25 and is likely to end up getting around Rs 65,000 crore this financial year, according to a senior government official. This excludes dividend from nationalised banks and financial institutions. As on October 21, the Centre collected Rs 28,913 crore as dividend and other investment from CPSEs, accounting for over 50 per cent of the Budget Estimate for FY25.
Will BB3 Join Bollywood's Top 10 Horror Comedies?
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024This year, the genre has done especially well, with films like Stree 2 and Munjya. Will Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 keep up the momentum?
East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024New York, on the East Coast, hosted several preliminary-round matches of the T20 World Cup earlier this year, which it co-hosted with the West Indies.
MGNREGA participation dipped in first 6 months this FY compared to last
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024Fewer people participated in MGNREGA during the first six months of this financial year (April-September) compared to the same period last year, a recent analysis of the scheme's performance by LibTech showed.
Centre doubles Mudra loan ceiling to Rs 20 lakh under new category
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024The government on Friday doubled the limit of Mudra loan amount under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh under a new 'Tarun Plus' category to promote entrepreneurship in the country.
Can Vijay's strategy and vision outshine other TN parties?
Rediff.com27 Oct 2024Can Vijay's strategy. vision outshine other TN parties?
Smart Tips To Spend Your Diwali Bonus
Rediff.com25 Oct 2024If you lack an emergency fund or it is depleted, use part of your bonus to build or replenish it.
Travelling Abroad? Use Prepaid Forex Card
Rediff.com24 Oct 2024Using credit or debit cards abroad can prove costly.
'What If We Go Back A Few Hundred Years?'
Rediff.com23 Oct 2024'We have loved Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Apocalypto.' 'The thought was 'When are we going to do such films?''
India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024Gopichand, who is often credited with creating a pipeline of top badminton players by identifying them at a young age, described the move by the games' organisers' as appalling.
Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city Glasgow, which unveiled a pruned roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly.
'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'
The Big Change At Karan Johar's Dharma
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024Industry experts believe that this deal will positively impact the Indian film industry, which is struggling with fewer movie releases.
Major blow! Hockey could be dropped from 2026 CWG
Rediff.com21 Oct 2024Hockey has featured in each CWG since making its debut in 1998, but according to reports here, the Glasgow Games organisers want to drop it from the schedule along with net ball and road racing to ensure a trimmed programme that would be easy on the budget.
Hindu temple being reconstructed in Pak after 64 years
Rediff.com21 Oct 2024Currently, there is no Hindu temple in Narowal district, forcing the Hindu community to perform their religious rituals at home or travel to temples in Sialkot and Lahore.
Can SC's new measures put a curb on child marriage?
Rediff.com19 Oct 2024Under the title of "legal enforcement", states and Union Territories were directed to appoint officers solely responsible for discharging the functions of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers at the district level.
PCB adamant about holding Champions Trophy final in Lahore
Rediff.com18 Oct 2024The source said that the PCB is expecting to get some sort of viable answer from the BCCI officials at the upcoming meeting on the progress they have made (if any) on seeking clearance from their government to send their team to Pakistan early next year for the tournament.
US sanctions 2 Indians for alleged links to Houthis
Rediff.com18 Oct 2024The 18 companies sanctioned include Marshall Islands-registered Changtai Shipping and Motionavigations Limited and UAE-based Indo Gulf Ship Management.
'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'
Rediff.com18 Oct 2024'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.' 'The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.'
Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?
Rediff.com18 Oct 2024For those looking for more affordable options, purchasing an under-construction property could be a smart move, as these generally cost less than ready-to-move-in properties.
India to award leases to top up strategic oil reserves amid Gulf tensions
Rediff.com17 Oct 2024State-owned Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL), which operates India's strategic crude oil storage, will make awards by December to lease around 1 million tons of crude oil storage space (7.3 million barrels) at two of the country's three existing Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs), around a fifth of the total SPR capacity. This will enable the refilling of crude caverns even as escalating hostilities in the Gulf threaten disruptions in crude supplies, two industry sources said.
MSP for wheat hiked by Rs 150/quintal ahead of state polls
Rediff.com16 Oct 2024The government on Wednesday increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat by Rs 150 to Rs 2,425 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season, a move that comes ahead of key state elections. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved price hikes for six rabi crops, with increases ranging from Rs 130 to Rs 300 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season beginning April 2025. "Like for kharif crops, there is a significant increase in the MSP for rabi crops," Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a media briefing after the Cabinet meeting.
Our CM is...: Fadnavis on Mahayuti's CM face
Rediff.com16 Oct 2024'I challenge Pawar Saheb (Sharad Pawar) to announce their face for the CM post'
How To Make Best Use Of Festive Offers
Rediff.com16 Oct 2024While festive offers can reduce costs, borrowers should also consider the lender's transparency and service quality. Customers need to be mindful of their repayment capacity.
'I Get To Kick Some Asses Too'
Rediff.com15 Oct 2024Citadel: Honey Bunny will stream from November 7 on Amazon Prime Video.
3 international flights from Mumbai get bomb threats, 500 flyers affected
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024Security agencies went into a tizzy after three international flights originating from Mumbai received bomb threats on Monday with one of them, a New York-bound Air India aircraft, getting diverted to New Delhi as travel plans of some 500 passengers went for a toss.
High Time India Resists Real Estate Mania
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024Once we break free of the idea that land is scarce, real estate is just a pile of bricks, steel, and glass. Any price surge will kick off a supply response, which kills off the possibility of sustained price appreciation, points out Ajay Shah.
155,000 Apply For 91,000 Internships
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024A shortlist using artificial intelligence would be prepared to identify eligible candidates and match them to the suitable internship opportunity. The shortlist would be shared with the companies on Tuesday, October 15.
BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist
Rediff.com13 Oct 2024Research and development (R&D) spending by BSE 100 companies has grown steadily, rising from 0.89 per cent of revenue in FY20 to 1.32 per cent in FY24, averaging around 1 per cent over the period in-between, according to data compiled from Bloomberg and company annual reports. Also, these companies more than doubled their R&D spending in absolute terms over these five years: From Rs 25,041 crore to Rs 63,072 crore. While this reflects a prioritisation of innovation, corporate R&D investment remains relatively conservative.
Internship Portal To Open Sat Evening!
Rediff.com12 Oct 2024Internship opportunities have been posted by 193 companies, including Jubilant Foodworks, Maruti, Eicher Motor, L&T, Muthoot Finance and Reliance.
Net direct tax collection grows 18% to Rs 11.25 lakh cr
Rediff.com11 Oct 2024Net direct tax collection grew 18.3 per cent to about Rs 11.25 lakh crore as of October 10 this fiscal, government data showed on Friday. The mop-up includes personal income tax collection of Rs 5.98 lakh crore and corporate tax collection of Rs 4.94 lakh crore.
Tough Road Ahead For NC, Congress
Rediff.com9 Oct 2024The road ahead will require navigating complex financial challenges while fostering job creation and sustainable development in the region.
SpiceJet settles $132-mn dispute with aircraft leasing firm BBAM
Rediff.com9 Oct 2024Budget carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday said it has amicably settled a $132-million dispute with aircraft leasing firm Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM). The dispute, valued at $131.85 million (Rs 1,107 crore) with the lessors -- Horizon Aviation 1 Ltd, Horizon II Aviation 3 Ltd, and Horizon III Aviation 2 Ltd -- has been resolved for $22.5 million, SpiceJet said in a statement.
ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case
Rediff.com8 Oct 2024The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin for over nine hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said.
'Kashmiri Youth Don't Want To Die'
Rediff.com8 Oct 2024'...or go to jail.' 'The government is getting them silenced.'