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The Board is passing through turbulent times: Shashank Manohar

The Board is passing through turbulent times: Shashank Manohar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

BCCI president Shashank Manohar had made a fervent appeal to the Board's members ahead of its 86th AGM to lend their support to a few decisions which, according to him, were needed to protect the autonomy of the Board during its difficult times.

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The brand integration not only marks the completion of the largest telecom merger in the world, but will also set the company on its future journey to offer strong digital experiences to 1 billion Indians on its 4G network.

Radhey Shyam returns as Kotla chief curator

Radhey Shyam returns as Kotla chief curator

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Two days after the pitch fiasco that led to the abandonment of the fifth India-Sri Lanka one-dayer, the DDCA on Tuesday brought back old hand Radhey Shyam as the chief curator of Ferozeshah Kotla.

Dalmiya re-elected CAB president

Dalmiya re-elected CAB president

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Jagmohan Dalmiya was re-elected unopposed at the Cricket Association of Bengal's 78th annual general meeting in Kolkata. He also retained his panel of two joint-secretaries and treasurer.

BCCI secy Patel alleges vendetta politics following sacking by Baroda CA

BCCI secy Patel alleges vendetta politics following sacking by Baroda CA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Sanjay Patel, secretary of the Board of Control of Cricket in India, was on Wednesday removed from the secretary's post by his own state association Baroda CA after a city civil court in Vadodara rejected his plea to be reinstated in BCA's managing committee.

Govt to earn Rs 40,000 cr from excise hike, duties

Govt to earn Rs 40,000 cr from excise hike, duties

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The government on Saturday said it will earn an additional Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) from the hike in excise and restoration of duties on petroleum products, while it will lose Rs 21,000 crore (Rs 210 billion) due to income tax sops.

BCCI receives Windies apology for sudden cancellation of tour

BCCI receives Windies apology for sudden cancellation of tour

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Sanjay Patel has informed that the West Indies Cricket Board has sent "an apology letter" for the sudden cancellation of its India tour by their players after an internal payment dispute.

Tennis round-up: Yuki tames Guido Pella to enter Citi Open quarters

Tennis round-up: Yuki tames Guido Pella to enter Citi Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Bhambri, ranked 200th, recovered from a set down and registered what turned to be an emphatic 6-7, 6-3, 6-1 win over Pella in a match that lasted for two hours and 10 minutes.

Aditya Verma denies taking financial support from Lalit Modi

Aditya Verma denies taking financial support from Lalit Modi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) secretary Aditya Verma, who is the petitioner in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing case, on Sunday, refused the speculations of Lalit Modi providing any kind of financial support to him.

Narendra Modi is Gujarat Cricket Association chief

Narendra Modi is Gujarat Cricket Association chief

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday opened an innings beyond the political arena when he was elected president of the Gujarat Cricket Association. Gujarat Minister of state for Home, Amit shah, was elected vice-president.

RIL's KG field: Indian Oil may buy 1-mn ton crude

RIL's KG field: Indian Oil may buy 1-mn ton crude

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

CPCL, in which Indian Oil holds 51 per cent stake, runs a 9.5-million tonnes per annum refinery at Manali in Chennai.

L&T to get new chief by March 2012: Naik

L&T to get new chief by March 2012: Naik

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Close on the heels the Tatas and Infosys announcing plans of leadership change, L&T chief A M Naik has said his successor will be named by March 2012, a full six months before he hangs up his boots.

Ambani sibling rivalry resurfaces

Ambani sibling rivalry resurfaces

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

'Govt to lose Rs 40,000 crore due to RIL's escalating costs'.

BCCI's Annual General Meeting in Chennai on March 2

BCCI's Annual General Meeting in Chennai on March 2

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

The BCCI further added that "the Committee discussed the implications of the Supreme Court Judgment and decided to act as per legal advice."

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin from February next year and the first match of the tournament will be played between India and Australia.

Srinivasan-backed Dalmiya set to return as BCCI president

Srinivasan-backed Dalmiya set to return as BCCI president

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The road for Jagmohan Dalmiya was cleared after another former president Sharad Pawar failed to get a proposer from East Zone, prompting the Maratha strongman to pull out of the race.

HUL at 75, to decrease C02 emissions, help farmers

HUL at 75, to decrease C02 emissions, help farmers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

HUL has recently developed a new process of manufacturing soap based on 'Plough Share Mixer' technology which eliminates the need for steam in soap making. The new technology cuts carbon emissions by 15,000 tons per year and HUL has been awarded carbon credits for this under the Clean Development Mechanism scheme operated by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Air India to seek funds from govt

Air India to seek funds from govt

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

With recession eroding profits of the global airline industry, Indian national carrier Air India on Monday said it is taking a "hard look" at its operations and would submit a paper to the government for the revival of the airline.

Let Pandya, Rahul play while inquiry is on: BCCI prez urges CoA

Let Pandya, Rahul play while inquiry is on: BCCI prez urges CoA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

BCCI acting president CK Khanna said calling the SGM to appoint an ombudsman to investigate the two players' conduct, as demanded by Board officials, wouldn't be right as the Supreme Court is due to take up the issue next week.

MCA meet on Lodha recommendations put off after Pawar hospitalised

MCA meet on Lodha recommendations put off after Pawar hospitalised

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The Mumbai Cricket Association's scheduled meeting to discuss implications of the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee report was postponed on Monday due to the indisposition of MCA president Sharad Pawar.

IOA chief Ramachandran awarded Olympic Order

IOA chief Ramachandran awarded Olympic Order

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Indian Olympic Association president N Ramachandran was awarded the Olympic Order for outstanding service to the Olympic movement on Sunday.

'If Srinivasan had participated, BCCI would face contempt of court'

'If Srinivasan had participated, BCCI would face contempt of court'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

In the wake of adjourned meeting of the BCCI's working committee, Aditya Verma, the petitioner in the IPL spot-fixing case, claimed that the entire committee would have drawn contempt of court if former president N Srinivasan had participated in the working committee's meeting in Kolkata on Friday.

Apollo Tyres to slash 1,500 jobs

Apollo Tyres to slash 1,500 jobs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Apollo Tyres on Thursday said it is looking at laying off about 1,500 of its workforce.

Growth of tobacco business good for shareholders: ITC chief

Growth of tobacco business good for shareholders: ITC chief

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The tobacco business was increasingly coming under prohibition by various regulations.

US to sell Harpoon missiles to India

US to sell Harpoon missiles to India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Coinciding with the visit of Defence Minister A K Antony to the US, the Pentagon has announced the sale of Harpoon missiles to India along with associated equipment and services for a total value of about USD 170 million.

Malay Mukherjee to retire from ArcelorMittal board

Malay Mukherjee to retire from ArcelorMittal board

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Mukherjee, 60, responsible for Asia, Africa, the CIS, mining, stainless and pipes and tubes, will retire on May 13, the date of the company's annual general meeting, a company release said. The board of directors will propose to the AGM of shareholders that he will be appointed as a non-executive member of the Company's Board of Directors effective from that date.

US approves billion-dollar sale of missiles, helicopters to Pak

US approves billion-dollar sale of missiles, helicopters to Pak

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The US state department has reportedly given a final nod to Pakistan's request for military hardware

Rajeev Chandrasekhar to head Ficci

Rajeev Chandrasekhar to head Ficci

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Ex-head of BPL Mobile and currently a Rajya Sabha MP, Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be the new head of Ficci.

Son-rise at Arvind:4th generation Lalbhai joins

Son-rise at Arvind:4th generation Lalbhai joins

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Yet another generational shift is taking place at Arvind, one of India's largest textile players, as the fourth-generation Lalbhai has joined the group. In what could be an indicator of things to come, Punit Lalbhai, son of chairman and managing director Sanjay Lalbhai, is being appointed as the chief manager of the project division.

RIL defers meet over IPCL merger delay

RIL defers meet over IPCL merger delay

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Reliance Industries, the country's most valued company, is delaying its annual general meeting this year following non-receipt of approvals for merger of Indian Petrochemicals with itself.

The success of Indian managers at HUL

The success of Indian managers at HUL

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

This stupendous success of Indian talent for Unilever globally is in no small measure on account of the strong foundations that were laid in the early years of the organisation, which is celebrating its 75th year in India.

Meet the BCCI president-elect

Meet the BCCI president-elect

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Come September 2008, Nagpur-based advocate Shashank Manohar will take over as head of the BCCI. He was unanimously elected the first ever president-elect by the BCCI at its 79th annual general meeting late last month.

Britannia to take legal action against Danone

Britannia to take legal action against Danone

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

It will take legal action against French food giant Group Danone, for nauthorised use of the Tiger biscuit brand in other countries.

M&M proposes Rs 64 billion capex in next 3 years

M&M proposes Rs 64 billion capex in next 3 years

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Mahindra & Mahindra said on Monday it will spend Rs 6,400 crore (Rs 64 billion) over the next three years towards capacity expansion, product development and research and development.

Sarin to step down, eyes PE biz

Sarin to step down, eyes PE biz

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Indian-origin telecom titan Arun Sarin, who is retiring as Vodafone CEO in July, is likely to venture into private equity business and may also join boards of large international companies as a non-executive director.

Reliance Cap to launch consumer finance biz

Reliance Cap to launch consumer finance biz

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Reliance Capital, which is present in mutual fund, insurance, stock broking and private equity space, said on Tuesday it will start its consumer finance business shortly.

STG to consider granting of options

STG to consider granting of options

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Software Technology Group International Ltd will be held on January 29, 2003 to consider granting of options if any to eligible employees of the company as per scheme approved by the members at the AGM held on D

Air India to join Star Alliance: Government

Air India to join Star Alliance: Government

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

By joining Star Alliance, Air India will gain access to member airlines' common facilities at airports across the world, as well as code sharing and joint marketing opportunities.

What I learnt from Warren Buffett

What I learnt from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Fund manager Gautam Sinha Roy shares what he has learnt from Warren Buffett, after attending Berkshire Hathaway AGMs over the years

Dasgupta to represent CAB

Dasgupta to represent CAB

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Gautam Dasgupta would represent the Cricket Association of Bengal at the BCCI's Annual General Meeting to be held on September 27 and 28.