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Jagan accuses Andhra govt of neglecting farmers
Rediff.com23 Dec 2010Hitting out at the Congress rule in Andhra Pradesh for its poor response to providing relief to rain-hit farmers, former Congress Member of Parliament Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday said the government would have to bid goodbye to power in the state if it neglected farmers."At least now, this government should open its eyes and rectify its mistakes. If it fails to become farmer-friendly, then I warn that the time has arrived for this government to go," he said.
Dawn of the golden age
Rediff.com25 Nov 2010Financial Technologies-promoted National Spot Exchange (NSEL) plans to introduce an e-gold conversion facility. This will allow buyers to purchase physical gold in the electronic format, store it in a demat account and convert it into jewellery as and when they wish.
'There are issues with India, but can't ignore it'
Rediff.com6 Nov 2010Stephen Cohen interacted with rediff.com readers on November 6 about the political and security issues in the subcontinent, and much more.
Ambush marketing at CWG
Rediff.com7 Oct 2010The surreptitious entry of non-sponsor brands into the Games Village and the eleventh hour tangential entry of companies have made non-sponsor brands ubiquitous.
New salary, huge benefits for paramilitary force
Rediff.com5 Oct 2010Under the new scheme, the spouses of these men and women in uniform will also be provided with a free 'add-on ATM card' which will enable them to withdraw money and carry out financial transactions in the absence of the earning member of the family, posted far away along the border or in the Naxal-hit areas of the country.
Tips for spectators attending CWG opening
Rediff.com2 Oct 2010Following are the various means to get to the Nehru stadium for the CWG opening ceremony on Sunday.
Column: Poor Manmohan Singh!
Rediff.com7 Sep 2010'Singh has two options. Either he asserts the authority of his office or makes way for someone who is not a proxy for the Family and can command the Congress Parliamentary Party's loyalty.'
Gold to glitter from next fortnight
Rediff.com9 Aug 2010Gold imports in India are estimated to have declined by 50 per cent to 30 tonnes during June-July.
No samba anymore!
Rediff.com3 Jul 2010France native Claude Arpi shares his thoughts on the first two quarter-final at the World Cup.
Has Apple invented a new computing paradigm?
Rediff.com4 May 2010The iPad might allow Apple to disrupt the publishing industry, as it has done with music and telecom already, says Rajeev Srinivasan.
Wary of markets? Check these investment options
Rediff.com26 Apr 2010With the information revolution and the high amount of money chasing financial assets, it is imperative that investors look at alternatives to have an extra edge to their returns
Nothing wrong with PC's comment: TC to Buddha
Rediff.com6 Apr 2010The Trinamool Congress attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Tuesday for asking P Chidambaram to 'mind' his language following the Union home minister's 'buck stops with you' remark.
The Ruchika case and the banality of evil
Rediff.com5 Jan 2010Evil is a coward that preys on the timidity of the weak but retreats in the face of the slightest resistance. All that was necessary was a single person to throw a monkey wrench into this evil works and this satanic march of injustice would have grounded to a halt. But alas there was none.
Securing finances for your daughter
Rediff.com21 Dec 2009Here's how you must plan for the important milestones in your daughter's life, which include higher education abroad, and a grand wedding.
One song cannot make or mar the future of a nation
Rediff.com5 Nov 2009'India's pluralist character, vibrant democracy, assertive intelligentsia and all attendant principles/institutions are the best assurance to allay the misgivings of the minorities.'
Exclusive: Maoist leader Kishenji speaks out
Rediff.com22 Oct 2009In a candid conversation with rediff.com's Indrani Roy Mitra from an undisclosed location late on Wednesday night, Kishanji talked about his party's ideology, the road of violence, problems of tribals in Lalgarh among other things.
How India missed another Nobel Prize
Rediff.com12 Oct 2009How Narinder Kapany, the Father of Fibre Optics, joins a very long list of Indians who, though richly deserving of the Nobel Prize, have been mysteriously passed over by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Zero per cent schemes: How consumers get fooled
Rediff.com2 Oct 2009Here's how smart finance companies fool you during the festive season by offering you loans at zero per cent interest rates.
Listen to India's voice on disarmament: IAEA
Rediff.com29 Sep 2009International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohammad ElBaradei hailed India as a "leading advocate" for nuclear disarmament and asked the world to listen to its "voice" on elimination of all nuclear weapons. "India called for the elimination of all nuclear weapons as far back as 1948. It is important that India's voice should continue to be heard.
Images: Celebrities' Day Out
Rediff.com28 Aug 2009Here's what the hottie and other celebs were upto.
The secret behind Perfetti's success in India
Rediff.com18 Aug 2009Globally, Perfetti Van Melle ranks third in the confectionery sweepstakes after Mars and Cadbury. But in India, it leads the pack with a 25 per cent share of the Rs 3,000-crore (Rs 30 billion) per annum market
Budget gobbledygook, simplified!
Rediff.com6 Jul 2009Here is a financial glossary of words and phrases linked to the budgetary exercise to help you manoeuvre your way through the maze that is the Budget.
Get ready for low-cost airline war
Rediff.com26 May 2009Six years after running down the low-cost model, Jet and Kingfisher are betting on the same business model for survival.
The three CMs who bucked anti-incumbency
Rediff.com16 May 2009Anti-incumbency is fast losing relevance as an election factor in India.
Student refuses to accept award from Omar Abdullah
Rediff.com29 Apr 2009Abdullah faced an embarrassing situation at the annual day function of the Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences in Jammu, as an awardee refused to accept an award from him. Not only this, the awardee then used the platform to air the grievances of student community, much to the chagrin of CM.
Check out some cheap investment options
Rediff.com24 Feb 2009Cheap investment options that offer quick entry and exit.
Bharti overtakes Tata in market cap
Rediff.com5 Jan 2009Bharti loses 24% in 2008 compared to 62% for Tata and over 73% for ADAG. He tried to light an oil lamp with a candle, but somebody had put in too much oil. The wicks were soaked and refused to catch fire.
When King Kansa summoned Biju Patnaik
Rediff.com4 Jan 2009It is the time when 'King Kansa' virtually rules the town which transforms itself into a sprawling open air theatre.
Buy a flat and get another flat, BMW, Merc free
Rediff.com27 Oct 2008Within months of charging the moon, Indian real estate firms are now offering buy-back of properties, free cars and even free apartments to tide over the current slump which has seen sales halve from the beginning of the year.
The world's most wanted white-collar fugitives
Rediff.com6 Sep 2008Police chase a new breed of criminal--smart, rich and globally savvy.
Travel scams to avoid
Rediff.com18 Aug 2008Being caught up in a travel scam is enough to ruin a trip. We identify nine travel scams that you should avoid, from hidden resort fees to counterfeit merchandise to identity theft.
Gold is a good investment when inflation is high
Rediff.com8 Aug 2008Which is the best investment option when inflation is inching up? Should you put your money in gold, mutual funds or buy a house? How can buying a house help you in saving tax? Can you save tax by renting a property?
Vipassana: The path to Nirvana
Rediff.com25 Jun 2008Dhammananda, the Vipassana centre in Markal, Maharashtra, is peaceful, very well-organised and conducive to serious meditation.
How to cut costs: Yap less, eat less
Rediff.com9 Jun 2008While there is no end to bad news on the economic front you can still tighten that proverbial belt. Here are a few ways of cutting down your expenses.
Gold? 10 things you MUST know
Rediff.com7 Jun 2008Why is gold attracting people? And why is it that people love to invest in gold?
Free air tickets: Unfair trade practice?
Rediff.com22 May 2008The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's decision to fine mobile phone firm Vodafone Rs 50 lakh (Rs 5 million) for offering prizes of gold coins and a Maruti SX4 as part of a promotional scheme is something all marketers in the country would do well to pay attention to.
Govt plans checks on duty-free goods from EU
Rediff.com7 Apr 2008The govt is likely to propose to the EU that it will validate security procedures in its airports before allowing passengers to carry duty-free goods to India. This is in retaliation to a similar proposal made by EU last year, which led to protests from companies operating duty-free shops in India. EU officials would have to validate the security systems at Indian airports before allowing transit passengers to buy at duty-free shops here, resulting in dispute between the two.
Excess in Vegas
Rediff.com25 Mar 2008I landed in Las Vegas among counters, not at its casinos, but in a convention hall.
Management lessons from freedom fighters
Rediff.com5 Mar 2008Sandeep Singh, author of the book, Business of Freedom, explores the managerial qualities of India's freedom fighters.
Visiting the temple cities of Tamil Nadu
Rediff.com18 Feb 2008A profusion of religious architecture spreads over an ancient agrarian landscape in Tamil Nadu, the deep south of India. Guy Trebay takes it in.