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ADAG's healthcare firm Medybiz to expand

ADAG's healthcare firm Medybiz to expand

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Full-fledged operations will soon start in Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Vijaywada, Vishakapatnam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Patna, Siliguri, Rajkot and Surat. Medybiz' current network across 10 cities include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad said a release.

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India will aim for their first podium finish in 48 years in the men's Hockey World Cup as they begin their campaign with a tricky match against Spain in Rourkela on Friday.

ADAG thrashes RIL's claim as 'meaningless'

ADAG thrashes RIL's claim as 'meaningless'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

A communication by RIL claiming its first right of refusal to buy a majority equity in RCom had triggered the latest round of fight in middle of Anil Ambani Group company's negotiation with South African telecom major MTN group for an estimated $70 billion amalgamation deal.

ADAG, Essel group plan gaming hubs

ADAG, Essel group plan gaming hubs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Two of the country's top business houses -- the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and the Subhash Chandra-controlled Essel Group -- have come together to set up gaming centres across the country. Groundwork for these centres will begin on April 1. Chandra's E-City Media has struck an alliance with Zapak Digital Entertainment to this effect.Globally, gaming is one of the leading entertainment businesses with the industry size pegged at around $35 billion today.

ADAG cos fined Rs 5.59 cr

ADAG cos fined Rs 5.59 cr

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The government on Wednesday said two Anil Ambani companies have been fined a total of Rs 5.49 crore (Rs 54.9 million) for shutting down rural telephone services during 2010-11 in violation of the USOF agreement.

Power theft detected at ADAG headquarters

Power theft detected at ADAG headquarters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Mahavitaran, the Maharashtra government-owned power distribution company, has detected power theft amounting to Rs 41.29 lakh at the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's headquarters at the Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City (DAKC).

ADAG to venture into movie rentals

ADAG to venture into movie rentals

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai group is setting up a DVD and VCD rental and distribution business, leveraging a range of delivery channels from retail stores, the internet and mobile phones.

ADAG, CBS propose JV for TV channels

ADAG, CBS propose JV for TV channels

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Both signed a non-binding deal on Sunday.

RIL to supply gas to ADAG: Mukesh

RIL to supply gas to ADAG: Mukesh

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The supplies to Anil Ambani Group's power plants including the one proposed at Dadri near Delhi, will be subject to government approving the allocation of the fuel, Mukesh Ambani said.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

ADAG eyes foreign partners for insurance biz

ADAG eyes foreign partners for insurance biz

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

The Anil Ambani Group-promoted Reliance General Insurance is looking to buy a majority stake in its rival Royal Sundaram, while talks are in advanced stages to bring in Swiss Re as foreign partner in its life insurance venture.

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Unless controlled and contained, given the untested belief that the north Indian labour support and follow the Hindutva kind of political ideology, there is a potential in terms of ideological clashes with their Dravidian brethren in the local neighbourhoods, and it all escalating into violence, especially during election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Yes Bank takes over Anil Ambani's hq in Mumbai

Yes Bank takes over Anil Ambani's hq in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Yes Bank has taken over the headquarters of Anil Ambani's group in suburban Santacruz in Mumbai for failure to repay dues worth Rs 2,892 crore. The private sector lender has also taken possession of two flats in South Mumbai for the non-payment of dues by Reliance Infrastructure, according to a notice published by Yes Bank in a newspaper on Wednesday.

RIL diverting billions from marketing margin: ADAG

RIL diverting billions from marketing margin: ADAG

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

An Anil Ambani group company has asked the oil ministry to stop Reliance Industries Ltd from charging marketing margin on gas, alleging that the Mukesh Ambani-led firm was not sharing the revenue and 'diverting' crores (billion) of rupees of the government's share.

RIL urges govt to thwart ADAG's campaign

RIL urges govt to thwart ADAG's campaign

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Terming as 'malicious, baseless, mischievous and ill-informed' the advertisement propaganda by Anil Ambani Group on its gas field capex, Reliance Industries has stated that the development cost was the lowest in the world and compares favourably to any other project in India.

ADAG looks for contractor for Dadri plant

ADAG looks for contractor for Dadri plant

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Stating that Anil Ambani Group firm's project was neither installed nor operating, petroleum minister Murli Deora had earlier this week told Parliament that the Dadri project would be considered for allocation of gas along with similar other upcoming projects. RPower said it had initiated the ICB process for selection of EPC contractors for its power plants way back in 2005 but not concluded owing to Mukesh Ambani promoted Reliance Industries Ltd's refusal to supply gas.

Ambani case: Clean chit for ADAG officials

Ambani case: Clean chit for ADAG officials

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Railway police on Friday gave a clean chit to three officials of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group whose statements were recorded in connection with the death of Airworks technician Bharat Borge.

ADAG firm changes name ahead of IPO

ADAG firm changes name ahead of IPO

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Reliance group adopted a new name, Reliance Infratel, before filing DRHP for its IPO.

ADAG floats Tech Reliance for IT debut

ADAG floats Tech Reliance for IT debut

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

The Anil Ambani group has already readied a war chest for the new initiative.

ADAG co forays into loan against gold biz

ADAG co forays into loan against gold biz

Rediff.com9 May 2011

The company will provide loans up to Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) under this programme, for which it has entered into an exclusive tie-up with another group firm, Reliance Mutual Fund.

How Amul bucked Covid blues to launch 100 products during lockdown

How Amul bucked Covid blues to launch 100 products during lockdown

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The dairy major is transforming into a full-fledged F&B and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) player, reports Vinay Umarji.

ADAG cries foul over RIL's gas price

ADAG cries foul over RIL's gas price

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

At $4.64 per mBtu, KG gas is alleged to be over-priced.

Without Modi, BJP's MP Tally Would Shrink

Without Modi, BJP's MP Tally Would Shrink

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Despite consumer inflation, joblessness, etc, ordinary voters still think Modi is the best to rule the country.< Going into the poll with a tried and tested prime ministerial candidate is a huge plus for the BJP --- and a huge handicap for the Opposition, points out Virendra Kapoor.

ADAG picks up 15% in new Kerala airport

ADAG picks up 15% in new Kerala airport

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

The Reliance-Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group has picked up a 15 per cent stake for Rs 225 crore (Rs 2.25 billion) in a new international airport coming up at Aranmula in Pathanamthitta district of central Kerala.

The key to Kohli's success...

The key to Kohli's success...

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

No sooner did the Indian team touch down in Ahmedabad for the pink ball third Test starting on February 24, Virat Kohli ace was sweating it out in the gym.

Swan Telecom was associate company of ADAG: CBI witness

Swan Telecom was associate company of ADAG: CBI witness

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

On examination of documents, registrar of companies concludes that Swan Telecom was an associate company of Reliance Telecom Limited/Reliance Communication Limited and an ADA Group company.

Heads Rolled, But Buck Stopped

Heads Rolled, But Buck Stopped

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The BJP ignored the principle of the Cabinet's joint responsibility and the adage of the buck stopping at the top, observes Amulya Ganguli.

ADAG firm puts spanner in Fame-INOX deal

ADAG firm puts spanner in Fame-INOX deal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

In an e-mail written on February 4, the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group firm has asked Fame's promoter Shravan Shroff to explain why he sold his family's 43.28 per cent in Fame India to INOX Leisure for Rs 44 a share when Reliance had made a 'firm offer' to buy it for Rs 80 a share.

Form temporary, class permanent: Pujara slams critics

Form temporary, class permanent: Pujara slams critics

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara strongly believes in old adage 'form is temporary but class is permanent' and said it holds true for him and Ajinkya Rahane as their fluent half-centuries kept India in the hunt for a win in the second Test.

ADAG campaign against me to fight RIL: Sibal

ADAG campaign against me to fight RIL: Sibal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Oil regulator V K Sibal has alleged that Anil Ambani Group had orchestrated a vilification campaign against him to settle personal scores with corporate rival Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries.

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod wins discus bronze but celebrations on hold

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod wins discus bronze but celebrations on hold

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Left bed-ridden for close to 10 years after falling off a cliff, Indian discus thrower Vinod Kumar scripted an astonishing tale of resilience by clinching a bronze medal in the men's F52 event at the Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday but a protest has put his celebrations on hold for now.

ADAG seeks revalidation of RIL gas field costs

ADAG seeks revalidation of RIL gas field costs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

This follows a letter by RIL to the ministry, justifying the increase in capex.

ADAG welcomes govt move to secure NTPC interests

ADAG welcomes govt move to secure NTPC interests

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Anil Ambani Group firm RNRL on Tuesday welcomed the government's move to protect NTPC's interest on sourcing gas from Reliance Industries, saying effective legal steps will defeat the Mukesh Ambani firm's 'malafide attempts to dishonour' its commitment.

What contributed to KKR's downfall in IPL 2022?

What contributed to KKR's downfall in IPL 2022?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A testimony to KKR's problems has been the fact that 20 players have played in 12 games. There has not been a single game, where the playing XI has been retained, making the outfit look completely unsettled.

Make English Compulsory, Mandarin Second Language

Make English Compulsory, Mandarin Second Language

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Anybody who's plugged in to the modern, globalised world will understand why, says Kanika Datta.

LIC to pick up ADAG's non-convertible bonds

LIC to pick up ADAG's non-convertible bonds

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

The country's largest life insurer has been inundated with applications from companies, including heavyweights such as Reliance, as the deepening credit crisis forces India Inc to look for new sources of funds. Many companies are issuing NCDs largely to meet their working capital requirements as well as long-term capital expenditure plans.

ADAG says no firing; to hire 90,000

ADAG says no firing; to hire 90,000

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

In the midst of massive layoffs being announced by various corporate houses hit by a global economic slowdown, Anil Ambani group on Friday said it is not planning any job reduction and is rather planning to create up to 90,000 employment opportunities in the next few months.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

Reliance ADAG's BigAdda to venture into e-commerce

Reliance ADAG's BigAdda to venture into e-commerce

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The website will now be repositioned as an e-commerce portal such as eBay.

China building fighter aircraft base near Ladakh

China building fighter aircraft base near Ladakh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The gap between the existing air bases in China close to the LAC for fighter aircraft operations was around 400 kms but this would be bridged with the operationalisation of the Shakche airfield.