Search results for '2003'

Zoramthanga, MNF chief for 33 yrs, resigns after loss

Zoramthanga, MNF chief for 33 yrs, resigns after loss

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

In his resignation letter sent to MNF senior vice president Tawnluia, Zoramthanga said he took moral responsibility as the president of the party for its poll debacle.

Rape convict Dera chief Gurmeet gets 3-week furlough again

Rape convict Dera chief Gurmeet gets 3-week furlough again

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

He has been incarcerated since 2017 in Haryana's Sunaria jail where he is serving a 20-year term for raping two women disciples at his ashram's headquarters in Sirsa.

2003 Mumbai twin blasts case: Three held guilty

2003 Mumbai twin blasts case: Three held guilty

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

A special Prevention of Terrorism Act court on Monday found the three accused in the six-year-old Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar twin blasts case guilty.The accused Haneef Sayyed, 46, an auto driver, his wife Fahmeeda, 43 and Ashrat Ansari, 32, were held guilty by the POTA Court.On August 25, 2003, two bombs left in taxis exploded in south Mumbai --- at the Gateway of India and at Zaveri Bazaar in the busy Kalbadevi area -- killing 52 people and wounding over a hundred.

Team India Gears Up For Final

Team India Gears Up For Final

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Glimpses of the Indian team's training session at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.

'I congratulate the BCCI for taking this much needed step'

'I congratulate the BCCI for taking this much needed step'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

"It was high time the message was given and this strong step by the BCCI will go a long way in restoring the prestige of domestic cricket," he added.

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Much better films about the explosive -- if often misdirected -- energy of the young have been made before than Dange, points out Deepa Gahlot.

2003 Mumbai twin blast case verdict on Dec 12

2003 Mumbai twin blast case verdict on Dec 12

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Ashrat Ansari (32), Hanif Sayed Anees (46) and his wife Fehmida Sayed (43) were held guilty on charges of planting powerful bombs in two taxis which exploded at Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar respectively on August 25, 2003, killing 52 persons.

Bhupesh Baghel wins his seat, but loses Chhattisgarh

Bhupesh Baghel wins his seat, but loses Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Congress leader, who resigned as the chief minister Sunday night, emerged victorious in the Patan assembly seat, defeating BJP candidate Vijay Baghel by 19,723 votes in the state assembly elections held last month.

2003: Auto sector in the fast lane

2003: Auto sector in the fast lane

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

Hussain tells England, 'look at your game and improve'

Hussain tells England, 'look at your game and improve'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

'Look at the opposition. Like in anything in life, try and learn. Why did we collapse? Why Crawley keeps getting starts and keeps getting out? Ben Duckett, got a brilliant 150, gave a charge when the ball was too new.'

Ronaldo, Ramos: Who are the most capped footballers?

Ronaldo, Ramos: Who are the most capped footballers?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The top 10 most-capped players in men's soccer:

Inspired Shamar helps Windies upset World champs Aus at Gabba

Inspired Shamar helps Windies upset World champs Aus at Gabba

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

'It's really amazing for my team mates, I must give another shout out to them. They're really encouraging.'

How MFs beat the Street in 2003

How MFs beat the Street in 2003

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

As an investment class, equity funds posted average returns of 93.50 per cent in 2003, much better than the 72.89 per cent recorded by the Sensex.

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The ASI team, comprising more than a dozen members, reached the complex in the morning.

India, China bullish on 2003 IT spending

India, China bullish on 2003 IT spending

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

About half of Asia's private companies plan to increase spending on information technology this year, with most activity focused on maintaining existing systems, according to a survey

Mukhtar Ansari: A career in crime and politics

Mukhtar Ansari: A career in crime and politics

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The gangster-politician was booked in 65 criminal cases ranging from murder to extortion and was elected an MLA five times on the tickets of different political parties.

PC mart up 32% in 2003; IT exports rise 30%

PC mart up 32% in 2003; IT exports rise 30%

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Personal computer sales in the country registered a growth of 32 per cent during 2003 at 2.3 million units as a result of sharp fall in computer prices that led to increased sales in small and medium enterprise sector, home and in non-metro cities.

Oil import bill up 15.9% in 2003-04

Oil import bill up 15.9% in 2003-04

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will overtake Bimal Jalan before completing his second term in December, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India Inc's M&A tally in Jan lowest since 2003

India Inc's M&A tally in Jan lowest since 2003

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

In terms of number of deals as well, there was a significant slump as there were just 51 deals recorded in January 2013, down 53 per cent compared to January 2012 when 109 deals were recorded.

US suffers first drop in jobs since 2003

US suffers first drop in jobs since 2003

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

The figure was well below the expectations of most economists, who were on average predicting a gain of about 70,000 jobs

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.'

2003 WC final could've been different if T20 was around then: Tendulkar

2003 WC final could've been different if T20 was around then: Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'I feel if we were allowed to play that match today, the players will approach that game differently.'

Daewoo plans India comeback in new avatar, to launch electronics, EV

Daewoo plans India comeback in new avatar, to launch electronics, EV

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Posco Daewoo, the South Korean conglomerate whose Cielo sedan and Matiz hatchback were once the pride of Indian car owners, is looking to re-enter India. And its return journey is riding on plans to sell electric bikes and e-cycles. The company termed India's robust economic growth and surging consumer demand as reasons behind its comeback plans, saying they make India "one of the world's most promising consumer markets," according to Y S Choi, general manager, Posco Daewoo South Korea.

Australia lift sixth title as curtains drop on record-breaking World Cup

Australia lift sixth title as curtains drop on record-breaking World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2023 World Cup culminated with Australia extending their World Cup title wins to six with a six-win over India in the final played here on Sunday.

Holidays in 2003 to cost govt heavily

Holidays in 2003 to cost govt heavily

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

As many as 99 holidays, including Sundays and non-working Saturdays, in 2003 will cause a cumulative output loss of Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion), according to All India Association of Industries.

Ice baths, yoga: Bopanna spills secrets to Grand Slam glory

Ice baths, yoga: Bopanna spills secrets to Grand Slam glory

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Bopanna cool as ice in making history at Australian Open

Tata Motors 2003-04 sales up 43%

Tata Motors 2003-04 sales up 43%

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Tata Motors on Thursday reported a 42.9 per cent rise in its sales during the fiscal 2003-04 at 3,14,256 vehicles, including exports, as against 2,19,865 units sold in the previous year.

Maruti sales zoom 30% in 2003-04

Maruti sales zoom 30% in 2003-04

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

Recording the highest ever sales since its inception, India's largest carmaker Maruti Udyog Ltd posted a robust 30.3 per cent rise at 472,000 units during 2003-04.

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched.

APHC hopes Delhi will talk in 2003

APHC hopes Delhi will talk in 2003

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

Tea exports may decline by 6.9% in 2003

Tea exports may decline by 6.9% in 2003

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

Indian tea exports are expected to decline by 6.9 per cent at 165 million kg in 2003 as compared to last year even as production is likely to record a 5.3 per cent rise at around 870 million kg.

RBI sticks to 6% growth projection for 2003-04

RBI sticks to 6% growth projection for 2003-04

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Reserve Bank of India reiterated on Tuesday that the economy will grow at six per cent during 2003-04.

Economists chop US GDP forecast for 2003

Economists chop US GDP forecast for 2003

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

A top panel of economists on Monday slashed its forecast for US economic growth this year, saying the threat of war with Iraq was dampening consumer spending and business activity.