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Bandhan finds that banking licence comes with challenges

Bandhan finds that banking licence comes with challenges

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

From zeroing in on the best means for stake dilution to moving beyond microfinance, Bandhan navigates a tough path. Namrata Acharya reports.

Budget merger: What it means for the Railways

Budget merger: What it means for the Railways

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Railways to have functional autonomy, bear salary burden

Railways introduces surge pricing for Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains

Railways introduces surge pricing for Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

For 2AC and Chair Car, the maximum hike is 50 per cent while for 3AC, it is 40 per cent

Nadia Murad: The woman who refuses to be silenced

Nadia Murad: The woman who refuses to be silenced

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The Nobel Peace Prize winner's battle against Islamic State will go down in history.

RBI proposes wholesale, long-term finance banks

RBI proposes wholesale, long-term finance banks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Discussion paper fixes Rs 1,000 cr as minimum capital for these specialised banks

How Indian Railways fools India

How Indian Railways fools India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Taking advantage of the indifference of passengers, the Indian Railways routinely indulges in several unfair trade practices, says S Pushpavanam.

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Her appointment as World Health Organisation's deputy director offers an opportunity to push for improving the medical research environment in India.

Why Gujarat is better prepared to launch Ayushman Bharat

Why Gujarat is better prepared to launch Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ayushman Bharat health care scheme is just a slogan for the moment, it is the state's Mukhyamantri Amrutum health assurance scheme which is a comforting reality for many.

J&K government to grant amnesty to stone-pelters by Eid

J&K government to grant amnesty to stone-pelters by Eid

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Youth lodged in prisons for stone-pelting in Kashmir are likely to be granted amnesty on the occasion of Eid with the state government initiating the process of reviewing their cases before the festival.

Jews to get minority status in Maharashtra

Jews to get minority status in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

After being officially recognised as a minority community, the Jews would enjoy several privileges like other minority communities.

My teacher, 'The Three Ninety'

My teacher, 'The Three Ninety'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'I never fail to remember those spirited men of the 390 Field Company who moulded me into an army officer worthy of being their commander.'

The Lady Behind Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL STORIES

The Lady Behind Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL STORIES

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Amazing stories about some of our best loved movies from Bhavani Iyer who wrote them.

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.

Qualcomm sets up chair at IIT-M

Qualcomm sets up chair at IIT-M

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'Quite the raconteur, much to the dismay of Courtroom 51's CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, Christopher 'Doglis' Marquis, a Bandra dog-breeder who was Prosecution Witness No 57 and a panch or witness, seemed to move into the witness box with glee, embellishing every answer that he gave to the lawyers' questions with a variety of additional details.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

DA hiked by 6%, to benefit 1 crore employees, pensioners

DA hiked by 6%, to benefit 1 crore employees, pensioners

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The government on Wednesday announced that dearness allowance for govt employees has been hiked to 6 per cent.

Indian Railways should be made disable-friendly: NGO

Indian Railways should be made disable-friendly: NGO

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'At least one specially designed fully accessible railway car should be added to every train'.

Does Modi want to hijack higher education?

Does Modi want to hijack higher education?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'Everything will be decided by the Centre.' 'Universities will have no autonomy to start a new course or introduce a new syllabus.'

Provident fund interest rate hiked to 8.8%

Provident fund interest rate hiked to 8.8%

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

There has been demand to hike the PF interest rate to 8.90 per cent.

Must protect idea of India which Modi govt seeks to extinguish: Sonia Gandhi

Must protect idea of India which Modi govt seeks to extinguish: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Apart from taking stock of the political situation in the country, the CWC discussed the upcoming presidential and vice presidential elections.

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

"Features of the Bill are anti-people and anti-Constitution...it is a very dangerous act," the fiery TMC MP said.

The man who changed Indian cricket forever

The man who changed Indian cricket forever

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'A man who is sometimes loved and loathed in equal measure, a man we're seemingly tired of seeing yet can't imagine life without.' Dhruv Munjal salutes the incomparable M S Dhoni.

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

Pathankot attack: J&K governor orders high-level security review meeting

Pathankot attack: J&K governor orders high-level security review meeting

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

J&K Governor N N Vohra on Friday ordered a security audit of all vital establishments and installations in Jammu and Kashmir by a multi-disciplinary team of security agencies.

Cricket Buzz: PCB chief briefs Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations

Cricket Buzz: PCB chief briefs Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations

Rediff.com25 May 2014

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sethi has briefed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations ahead of the Premier's two-day official visit to India.

Blood and water cannot flow together: PM Modi on Indus Water Treaty

Blood and water cannot flow together: PM Modi on Indus Water Treaty

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

India to exploit to the maximum the capacity of Pak-controlled rivers -- Indus, Chenab, Jhelum as per the Indus Treat, source said.

Odd, even scheme: Delhi govt to deploy 6,000 additional buses

Odd, even scheme: Delhi govt to deploy 6,000 additional buses

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Gearing up to roll out the ambitious odd-even scheme, Delhi government on Thursday said an additional fleet of 6,000 buses will be deployed to enhance public transport.

Par panel pitches for capping maximum airfares

Par panel pitches for capping maximum airfares

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

This comes against the backdrop of rising concerns in various quarters about steep fluctuations in airfares.

Kashmiri migrants to get 3,000 addl jobs, 6,000 accommodations

Kashmiri migrants to get 3,000 addl jobs, 6,000 accommodations

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

According to a decision of the Union cabinet 3,000 additional government jobs and 6,000 transit accommodations will be provided to Kashmiri migrants in the valley.

India-ASEAN call for 'full and effective' implementation of understanding on SCS

India-ASEAN call for 'full and effective' implementation of understanding on SCS

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In a strong message to China, India and ASEAN on Thursday called for a "full and effective" implementation of the understanding between the parties involved in the South China Sea dispute, while stressing on maritime security and freedom of navigation in the critical sea lanes.

What Vastu Housing Finance does differently to stand out in a crowd

What Vastu Housing Finance does differently to stand out in a crowd

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Vastu Housing Finance is trying to leverage technology to distinguish itself in a crowded space.

Civil nuclear deal with Pak 'ill-advised': US Senator

Civil nuclear deal with Pak 'ill-advised': US Senator

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Senator John Cornyn, Senate Majority Whip for the 114th Congress, in a letter to Obama, has said "it is ill-advised" to pursue any civil nuclear agreement with Pakistan.

US vice president Biden says he will not run for presidency

US vice president Biden says he will not run for presidency

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Ending weeks of speculation, US Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that he will not run for the 2016 presidential election.

Airtel tops transparency chart in corporate reporting

Airtel tops transparency chart in corporate reporting

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Tata companies perform well while major firms in emerging markets do badly.

UNSC reform most urgent and pressing need: Swaraj

UNSC reform most urgent and pressing need: Swaraj

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

India on Thursday said that the United Nations Security Council reform is the "most urgent and pressing need" and called for inclusion of more developing nations in the decision making structures of the powerful world body.

Why India's pharma cos prefer Gujarat over tax havens

Why India's pharma cos prefer Gujarat over tax havens

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Gujarat has around 3,000 licensees for allopathic drug manufacturing, apart from around seven homeopathic licensees, 500 ayuvedic and 600-700 cosmetics licensees

In open letter to UP voters, Sonia attacks PM

In open letter to UP voters, Sonia attacks PM

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

She, however, did not talk of the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance and sought support for only her party's candidates.

Germany launches probe into Volkswagen emissions scandal

Germany launches probe into Volkswagen emissions scandal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The software could hide the fact that the emission levels of diesel cars were 40 times higher than the level of pollutants allowed in the US.

Govt to set up 300 rural clusters by 2020

Govt to set up 300 rural clusters by 2020

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Modi government has earlier faced criticism from the Opposition on a number of occasions for renaming the schemes including PURA launched by the UPA in past.

Apple can open its own stores in India

Apple can open its own stores in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Paving way for iPhone maker Apple to open its own stores India, the government on Monday relaxed FDI norms by giving a three-year exemption from local sourcing to foreign players in single-brand retail and a further five-year relaxation for 'state-of-art' and 'cutting-edge' technology.