News for '-first-global'

'Buy 10 good stocks and you are set for a lifetime!'

'Buy 10 good stocks and you are set for a lifetime!'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

'Trust a fund manager, buy some small-cap funds and stay invested.'

Sebi order absurd: Shankar Sharma

Sebi order absurd: Shankar Sharma

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

First Global's Vice-chairman Shankar Sharma said he had nothing to do with the market crash in early 2001 as alleged by the market regulator.

No Russian athletes at the 2016 world indoor championships?

No Russian athletes at the 2016 world indoor championships?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

There will no be Russian athletes at the 2016 IAAF world indoor championships in Portland, Oregon next March, a source with knowledge of the decision said on Thursday.

In a first, British Airways' latest Boeing lands in Delhi

In a first, British Airways' latest Boeing lands in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The earlier aircraft did not have a first class

India to host 1st Global Agro Forum

India to host 1st Global Agro Forum

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The first Global Agro-Industries Forum will be organised in New Delhi from 8 to 11 April 2008.

Tobacco curbs: India leads alternative crop plan

Tobacco curbs: India leads alternative crop plan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

India demonstrated leadership on behalf of countries in South-East Asian Region to integrate agricultural diversification and alternative crops to tobacco in the comprehensive tobacco control as FCTC proposes.

Pitroda to receive Global Indian Award

Pitroda to receive Global Indian Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam, who will be from April 17 to 19, will confer the award that carries $50,000 in cash and a trophy on April 18, Canada-India Foundation Convener Ajit Someshwar told reporters on Wednesday. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Ontario Premier David McGuinty were likely to be present on the occasion, he said.

PM to lay foundation stone for N-plant in Haryana on Jan 13

PM to lay foundation stone for N-plant in Haryana on Jan 13

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Work on a 2,800 MW nuclear power plant in Haryana will be kickstarted on January 13 when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh lays the foundation stone for it. The plant in Fatehabad district will have four units, each of 700 MWs, at the cost of Rs 22,000 crore.

Is De Grasse the rightful heir to Bolt's crown?

Is De Grasse the rightful heir to Bolt's crown?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

While the people who run athletics are dreading the day Usain Bolt leaves their stage, Canadian Andre de Grasse must be licking his lips at the prospect after emerging as the man most likely to fill the void.

I-T probe info exempted under RTI Act

I-T probe info exempted under RTI Act

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The Central Information Commission has held that Income Tax department need not furnish information to aggrieved parties on action taken by it till the investigations were completed.

Globalisation fuels Taxand's rise

Globalisation fuels Taxand's rise

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Taxand, founded in 2005 as the first global network of independent tax advisors to provide an alternative to the existing global players has completed two years of service.

GHCL buys Best Manufacturing Group for $35 m

GHCL buys Best Manufacturing Group for $35 m

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Diversified company GHCL, part of the Dalmia Group, said on Monday its step down subsidiary Best Textiles International in USA has acquired assets of Best Manufacturing Group LLC for $35 million.

Micromax, Vodafone India partner to offer data card

Micromax, Vodafone India partner to offer data card

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Vodafone's focus is to increase consumer data adoption along with Micromax's product expertise, it said in a statement.

Modi euphoria makes India overpriced: TPG Capital

Modi euphoria makes India overpriced: TPG Capital

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

TPG was one of the first global private equity firms to enter Asia, opening a Shanghai office in 1994.

Dell to extend business in India

Dell to extend business in India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

US computer maker Dell Inc plans to extend its business in India but would use Malaysia as the hub for capturing the Asian market.

Modi to talk about ending open defecation at global festival

Modi to talk about ending open defecation at global festival

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will highlight the need to bring an end to open defecation during an event here in New York will be attended by over a dozen world leaders including UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

Gitanjali Gem buys US jewellery firm for Rs 200 cr

Gitanjali Gem buys US jewellery firm for Rs 200 cr

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

In one of the first global acquisitions by an Indian firm in the retail space, gems and jewellery major Gitanjali Gems has bought US-based Samuels Jewellers for Rs 200 crore

British Airways flies London-Bangalore

British Airways flies London-Bangalore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

British Airways became the first global carrier to provide a direct connectivity between London and Bangalore when is first flight touched down at the IT city this morning. \n

Govt probes 96 cos in stock scam

Govt probes 96 cos in stock scam

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The government on Friday said it has conducted inspections against 96 companies, including 16 companies of the Ketan Parekh group, in connection with stock market scam of 2001.

'Crude to cool down to $50/bbl'

'Crude to cool down to $50/bbl'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Shankar Sharma of First Global says that earnings for HPCL, BPCL can quadruple, factoring in oil bonds.

Market looks to reform signals from Bihar election result

Market looks to reform signals from Bihar election result

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has already taken a lead with his knock-on-door campaign.

PHOTOS: New Zealand bids farewell to Lomu

PHOTOS: New Zealand bids farewell to Lomu

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Six simple words eloquently summed up the impact Jonah Lomu had on rugby union when New Zealand paid its final respects to the former All Blacks winger on Monday.

Sony signs up as FIFA sponsor

Sony signs up as FIFA sponsor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

Sony signed a 305 million dollar deal with FIFA, its first global sponsorship agreement.

Radcliffe wins marathon gold

Radcliffe wins marathon gold

Rediff.com14 Aug 2005

Tribal Indian designs to feature at London Fashion Week

Tribal Indian designs to feature at London Fashion Week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Designer Yana Ngoba has teamed up with fabric designer Nabam Aka to bring to life the loin loom at the upcoming London Fashion Week.

World Bank ranking of states not based on facts: Tamil Nadu

World Bank ranking of states not based on facts: Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Tamil Nadu says it's intriguing only BJP-ruled states top the list, while industrialised states are given a go-by.

Broker Sharma ready for the plunge

Broker Sharma ready for the plunge

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Tillerson said China's behaviour and action is "posing a challenge to the rules-based international order".

Jet  Air inks pact with Hyatt

Jet Air inks pact with Hyatt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Keeping in view the increased chances of government allowing private domestic airlines to fly abroad, Jet Airways has entered into a global tie-up with the international hotel chain Hyatt, its first global hotel partner.

Rahman is ambassador against TB

Rahman is ambassador against TB

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

The WHO has appointed composer AR Rahman as its global ambassador in the fight against tuberculosis

Standard Chartered to axe 4,000 retail bank jobs globally

Standard Chartered to axe 4,000 retail bank jobs globally

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

As part of a cost-cutting plan, the bank is now dismantling its stock broking, equity research, and equity listing desks worldwide.

Devers completes sprint hat-trick

Devers completes sprint hat-trick

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

ICRA enters Kuwait, might foray into Oman

ICRA enters Kuwait, might foray into Oman

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Making a foray into Kuwait, ICRA said it was in talks with other Arab nations for extending the technical expertise and was open to picking up stakes in rating agencies in countries which allowed foreign participation.

UK, US workers most pessimistic about jobs: Survey

UK, US workers most pessimistic about jobs: Survey

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Workers in Great Britain and the United States are among the most pessimistic in the world about the possibility of losing their jobs, according to a global job confidence level survey released on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n

'Indian mid- and small-caps remain world's best equity category'

'Indian mid- and small-caps remain world's best equity category'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

India has always been a good bet in relative terms during crises/turbulent times in emerging markets (EMs).

Sports Shorts: Clijsters, Roddick to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Sports Shorts: Clijsters, Roddick to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Frisday.

'India is the fastest-growing solar market'

'India is the fastest-growing solar market'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'In terms of growth rate, India is better than China.'

Retail giant Tesco plans to enter India; partners Tata

Retail giant Tesco plans to enter India; partners Tata

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

UK-based retail major Tesco Plc on Tuesday filed the first application for setting up multi-brand retail outlets in India.