BS Reporter &Amp; PTI In Mumbai

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'Can't get better than standing ovation at Oscars'

'Can't get better than standing ovation at Oscars'

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2023

'I was in our wardrobe room when I heard Naatu Naatu being called for winning Best Original Song.' 'Me and the other dancers screamed!'

A Cake Artist And Her Amazing Creations

A Cake Artist And Her Amazing Creations

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2023

Prachi Dhabal Deb, who began her career as a financial analyst, but found her heart in the field of confectionery art.

Infosys down 10% in one month

Infosys down 10% in one month

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2023

Shares of Infosys hit a five-month low of Rs 1,419.60, down 1 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade. The stock was quoting at its lowest level since October 10, 2022. In past two days, the stock of information technology (IT) bellwether was down 4 per cent after the company on Saturday informed to the stock exchanges that Mohit Joshi, president of the company has resigned effective March 11, 2023. Mohit Joshi will be on leave thereafter and his last date for the company would be June 9, 2023, Infosys said in an exchange filing.

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2023

'As humans, we must realise that we cannot survive without the environment, rivers, water....'

When Son Takes Father For An Interview

When Son Takes Father For An Interview

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2023

'It started with an image of a father and son riding a bike on a winter morning.'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2023

'Sex is such a healthy thing that your first encounter with it should be good, otherwise it scars you for life, it disturbs you for life.'

'We are going to fail...all of us'

'We are going to fail...all of us'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2023

'How are students supposed to learn a new language within a semester?'

No updated tax returns after facing searches by I-T department

No updated tax returns after facing searches by I-T department

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2023

Persons and entities who have faced search or survey proceedings by the income tax department "in any previous year" will no longer be allowed to file updated tax returns. Earlier, it was proposed that an updated tax return cannot be filed, in case of search or survey proceedings in the relevant financial year and the preceding one.

Kota Student Suicides: Yoga, Zumba To Tackle Stress

Kota Student Suicides: Yoga, Zumba To Tackle Stress

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2022

According to Kota police and district administration records, at least 14 students studying in coaching centres in the city committed suicide this year.

What Happens When Your Film Flops

What Happens When Your Film Flops

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2022

'The reviews have been generous and overwhelming.' 'But unfortunately, it's not shown in the numbers and technically, you would call it a flop.' 'I don't understand what to take from it... I am at a loss...'

Adani reveals plans for NDTV: Want global news brand, invite Prannoy Roy to stay on

Adani reveals plans for NDTV: Want global news brand, invite Prannoy Roy to stay on

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2022

"Independence means if government has done something wrong, you say it's wrong. But at the same time, you should have courage when the government is doing the right thing every day. You have to also say that," he Gautam Adani was quoted as saying by FT.

Song That Brought India, Israel Together

Song That Brought India, Israel Together

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2022

'I have no idea as to what Lucky Ali is singing but to me, it sounds great and gels with what I sing.'

'God Or Destiny Had Other Plans For Me'

'God Or Destiny Had Other Plans For Me'

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2022

'In my life, whatever I've planned has not really panned out within that time frame.'

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2022

This is not the first time Reliance has eyed a stake in the club.

Can govt put images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on rupee notes?

Can govt put images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on rupee notes?

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2022

It is only after the government's nod that a particular design change come into effect.

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2022

The boy from Kanpur kept his audiences in theatres, on television and lately on social media platforms engaged with vivid societal sketches, be it about travelling in Mumbai's famous locals or lampooning queues at wedding buffets.

Sony merger: NCLT directs Zee to call shareholder meet on October 14

Sony merger: NCLT directs Zee to call shareholder meet on October 14

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2022

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday directed Zee Entertainment to convene a shareholders' meet on October 14 for approving the merger with Culver Max Entertainment (formerly Sony Pictures Network). The order, passed on August 24, but uploaded to the bourses on Wednesday, comes close on the heels of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)'s observation that the $10-billion merger could hurt competition and that greater scrutiny of the deal was needed. "This Tribunal hereby directs that a meeting of the equity shareholders of the applicant company (Zee) be convened and held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 4 p.m. for the purpose of considering, and if thought fit, approving the proposed scheme," the NCLT order read.

NDTV defers annual meeting by a week amid Adani group's takeover bid

NDTV defers annual meeting by a week amid Adani group's takeover bid

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2022

New Delhi Television (NDTV) has deferred its Annual General Meeting (AGM) by a week to September 27, the company said in a regulatory filing on Sunday. The AGM was originally scheduled to be held on September 20. The media company said that the deferment was due to the processes required after the notice and public announcement of the open offer made by Vishvapradhan Commercial (VCPL), an indirect subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, to its public shareholders.

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2022

The government will set up expert groups to explore the adoption of common chargers for mobile and all portable electronic devices, and submit a detailed report in two months, Consumer Affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said. The department of consumer affairs on Wednesday called a meeting with industry stakeholders. After the meeting, Singh said India can initially think of exploring shifting to two types of chargers, including a C-Type port.

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed company now

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed company now

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2022

With a report on Uber by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) opening a Pandora's box, the company is in a damage-control mode. Distancing itself from the actions of its management pre-2017, Uber, while acknowledging the "mistakes" of the past, has said that under CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, it "is a different company". "There has been no shortage of reporting on Uber's mistakes prior to 2017.