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Tata still chasing Orient-Express tie-up

Tata still chasing Orient-Express tie-up

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Orient-Express has rejected repeated approaches from Tata's Indian Hotels Company, with the issue turning into a public spat in December when the US group said it believed such an alliance would damage the value of its brands.

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'We have to keep a watch because India-Sri Lanka has a history that whenever there has been a change in government, either the connectivity projects have been questioned or cancelled or revived.'

A job-oriented management course

A job-oriented management course

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

The Indian Institute of Modern Management, Pune invites applications for its two-year, full-time, job-oriented post-graduate diploma in management.

'What If We Go Back A Few Hundred Years?'

'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?''

Rahul's remark on personality-oriented politics laughable: BJP

Rahul's remark on personality-oriented politics laughable: BJP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday termed as "laughable" comments of Rahul Gandhi that personality-oriented politics of Narendra Modi is not in national interest and said what can one expect from a party which does dynastic politics and only takes care of a family's interests.

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

Taj Mahal, Orient among world's best hotels

Taj Mahal, Orient among world's best hotels

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Tata's Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai and Orient's Le Manoir Aux Quat'saisons at Oxfordshire, UK, are among the world's 17 best hotels for having food, according to the 2008 Gold List prepared by British magazine Conde Nast.

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Despite volume growth in the export segment and strong demand in the domestic market, pricing uptick is eluding Indian agrochemical companies.

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'As on August 25, 94,753 Govindas have been insured.' 'This number is expected to rise further, as proposals for 5,000 to 8,000 Govindas are received daily.'

FA Cup: Leyton Orient earn replay at Arsenal

FA Cup: Leyton Orient earn replay at Arsenal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Feisty Leyton Orient held Arsenal to a memorable 1-1 draw in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Brisbane Road on Sunday when a powerful 89th-minute strike from substitute Jonathan Tehoue stunned the Premier League side.

Deciphering the changes in capital gains tax

Deciphering the changes in capital gains tax

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The income tax department on Wednesday issued FAQs on changes in the capital gains tax saying the idea behind it was to simplify the tax structure and promote ease of compliance. The holding period for various asset classes for the purpose of short- and long-term capital gains tax has been rationalised. The holding period of all listed assets will be now one year for the purpose of long-term capital gains tax (LTCG).

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court verdict quashing its decision to expand the definition of 'NRI quota' for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses in the state. "This fraud must come to an end now," the apex court said.

Indian Hotels scrip slides 5% after bid for Orient Express

Indian Hotels scrip slides 5% after bid for Orient Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

In a second attempt to take control of Orient Express, Indian Hotels on Thursday made $1.86 billion offer to acquire the international luxury hotels operator.

Budget is growth oriented, says Adi Godrej

Budget is growth oriented, says Adi Godrej

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Raising the taxes on the super-rich will not solve the fiscal consolidation problem, but will definitely help.

Orient-Express likely to spurn $1.8bn Tata offer

Orient-Express likely to spurn $1.8bn Tata offer

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Firm's board expected to meet by Thursday to take a call on the offer.

Will Modi's recent Kyiv visit open door for Ukraine peace talks?

Will Modi's recent Kyiv visit open door for Ukraine peace talks?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The spokesperson said India has "always advocated constructive, solution-oriented, and practical engagement with all stakeholders to achieve a negotiated settlement to this conflict".

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Offer valued at $1.86 bn comes 5 years after Bermuda chain rebuffed Indian Hotels.

Why Mutual Fund Inflows Have Surged

Why Mutual Fund Inflows Have Surged

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Largecap, flexicap, and balanced advantage funds together recorded a net inflow of Rs 9,363 crore in August, representing a 70% increase from the previous month's total.

Orient Paper plans to allot shares

Orient Paper plans to allot shares

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Orient Paper & Industries Ltd plans to offer preference shares worth Rs 200 million.

Budget growth-oriented, says PM

Budget growth-oriented, says PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

Terming the Budget as growth-oriented, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that to find a solution to the ills plaguing the various sectors, the Union Budget 2004-05 proposes to give a boost to agriculture, industry and social and physical

Why Tatas want to acquire Orient-Express?

Why Tatas want to acquire Orient-Express?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

It will expand their footprint radically, give them a huge presence at the top end of the market, and reduce their dependence on India.

Mumbai ODI washout hits Oriental Insurance

Mumbai ODI washout hits Oriental Insurance

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The claim comes against the cancellation of the match due to heavy rains.

Beckham turns into Oriental mystic

Beckham turns into Oriental mystic

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

The latest talisman for the England skipper's journey into Eastern mysticism is a new pair of boots.

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We accept EVMs cannot be hacked because it is not connected, but can they be manipulated?' 'Are you allowing us to check if EVMs can be manipulated?'

Govt looking at transit oriented development option

Govt looking at transit oriented development option

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The Urban Development minister was speaking at a conference organised by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday staked claim to form the next government in Haryana, hours after he was unanimously elected as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party in the state.

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Here stood a man who embodied the legacy of whatever Brand Tata stood for, embellished it, and departed into the long night, leaving the brand legacy for others to further enrich, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

Oriental seeks reinsurance cover for IPL

Oriental seeks reinsurance cover for IPL

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) dates, public sector insurer Oriental Insurance Company (OIC) is close to finalising a Rs 400 crore 9Rs 4 billion) for the mega event.

Second stage required, says Army chief on eastern Ladakh row

Second stage required, says Army chief on eastern Ladakh row

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

During the session, General Dwivedi was asked about the overall challenges for the India Army going forward and learning from the border row in eastern Ladakh.

India no longer needs big ticket reforms but small ones to drive growth: CEA Nageswaran

India no longer needs big ticket reforms but small ones to drive growth: CEA Nageswaran

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

India no longer needs big ticket reforms but small and basic ones to drive the growth forward, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Monday. Addressing the media after the Economic Survey 2023-24 presented in Parliament, Nageswaran said there is a need to pursue all possible approaches without any ideological orientation. "In terms of the kind of reforms that we need to do, it is no longer big-ticket reforms that dominate your front pages but more about grunt works.

Capital Gain on Redeveloped Property: Your Tax Qs Answered

Capital Gain on Redeveloped Property: Your Tax Qs Answered

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Jadeja: An artist with the nature of a stealth fighter

Jadeja: An artist with the nature of a stealth fighter

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

But even so, Jadeja's name is rarely mentioned in the same breath as some of the aforesaid all-rounders.

'Indian B-schools oriented towards producing CLERKS'

'Indian B-schools oriented towards producing CLERKS'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

K Ramkumar, Executive Director of ICICI bank hits out at the abysmal standards of today's B-schools

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Equity markets will take cues from global trends and trading activity of foreign investors, while in the latter part of the week the first quarter earnings from IT majors TCS and HCL Technologies would guide investor sentiments, analysts said. Markets may consolidate after the record rally last week, experts added. "On the domestic front, the Q1 earnings season begins this week. Key companies such as TCS and HCL Technologies will release their earnings on July 11 and 12, 2024, respectively.

Rajkummar-Triptii's Film Is 'Maha-Parivarik'

Rajkummar-Triptii's Film Is 'Maha-Parivarik'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'This maha-parivarik is because of Mallika Sherawat.'

Oriental Insurance back in black

Oriental Insurance back in black

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Oriental Insurance Company has turned around with a net profit of Rs 64 crore (Rs 640 million) last fiscal, and targets to achieve about 10 per cent growth in premium income during 2003-04.

Oriental Bank of Commerce to take over GTB

Oriental Bank of Commerce to take over GTB

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

The crisis-ridden Global Trust Bank would be merged with Oriental Bank of Commerce, RBI said on Monday.

BSE Sensex: 10 biggest single-day falls

BSE Sensex: 10 biggest single-day falls

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Among the 30 Sensex companies, Larsen & Toubro, Power Grid, NTPC, State Bank of India, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were the biggest laggards. Sun Pharma and Nestle were the only gainers.

'No Men-Bashing In The Crew'

'No Men-Bashing In The Crew'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'Whenever there is a women-oriented film, people think that it will be a serious film, or there will be men-bashing. But there's nothing like that. Women can do comedy very, very well.'

FoFs May Be Perfect Fit for DIY Investors

FoFs May Be Perfect Fit for DIY Investors

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'By investing in a basket of funds, FoFs can help minimise the impact of underperforming funds, thus reducing overall investment risk.'