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Placements drop by 5 per cent at IIM-C

Placements drop by 5 per cent at IIM-C

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

It is not clear whether the drop in offers is a fallout of demonetisation.

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Atletico Madrid have taken the decision to cut the wages of their staff, including the players, to ease the financial burden on the club as they struggle with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the La Liga club said

Jet Air's wings get clipped further

Jet Air's wings get clipped further

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Three senior executives - Pradeep Kumar (senior vice- president, cargo), Shrimanikandan Ananthvaidyanathan (chief information officer) and Praveen Iyer (vice-president, revenue management), have quit amid worsening financial situation

State funeral for Ajit Wadekar, legendary cricketer

State funeral for Ajit Wadekar, legendary cricketer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Sachin Tendulkar was among the many who paid their last respects to the cricketer, coach-manager and administrator.

First salary: From Rs 100 a month to Rs 30 lakh a year

First salary: From Rs 100 a month to Rs 30 lakh a year

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us how they spent their first salaries.

WATCH: Inside Chennai's Robot themed restaurant

WATCH: Inside Chennai's Robot themed restaurant

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

It's the first-of-its kind restaurant in India where robots interact with customers and deliver food.

Nirav Modi case: Ex-PNB chief named in 1st CBI chargesheet

Nirav Modi case: Ex-PNB chief named in 1st CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The chargesheet, filed in a special court in Mumbai, also names several other top officials of the bank.

MCX board approves appointment of 5 new directors

MCX board approves appointment of 5 new directors

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The board of directors at its meeting held on October 22, approved the said appointments, the exchange said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Kohli figurine to grace Madame Tussauds

Kohli figurine to grace Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Kohli will join the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Cristiano Ronaldo whose statues are featured in the popular and interactive sports zone of the famous wax museum.

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Special Judge Arun Bharadwaj granted relief to Prasad after he was produced before the court through video conference from a Ranchi jail, where he is lodged in another case, as he was unable to come due to health reasons.

Can you guess which athletes rocked the Time most influential list?

Can you guess which athletes rocked the Time most influential list?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James were among seven sports figures named to Time Magazine's annual list of the world's most influential people, which was announced Thursday.

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The ICC has approved Nikita Miller as replacement for Sunil Narine in West Indies' WC squad

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Each Bhabha Kavach has four hard armour plates, which protect the wearer from the front, back, and either side. It can protect CAPF personnel from 7.62 mm bullets fired from AK-47 rifles -- the chosen weapon of terrorists from Kashmir to Bastar.

Kolkata flyover collapse: Four more arrested

Kolkata flyover collapse: Four more arrested

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Four more officers of the Hyderabad-based construction company in-charge of building the Vivekanda Road flyover, a portion of which collapsed last week, were arrested on Monday.

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

Anushtup keeps Bengal afloat in Ranji Trophy final

Anushtup keeps Bengal afloat in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Bengal's Anustup Majumdar stood between Saurashtra and Ranji Trophy with a defiant unbeaten 58 as the summit clash entered a tantalising fifth and final day in Rajkot on Thursday with the visitors needing 72 runs more to clinch the domestic title. Bengal ended the fourth day at 354 for six as Majumdar added 91 runs for the unbroken seventh wicket stand with Arnab Nandi (28 not out), who showed a lot of courage despite getting hit on the finger by Jaydev Unadkat.

Did Sitharaman overrule bankers on loan 'mela'?

Did Sitharaman overrule bankers on loan 'mela'?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

PSB chiefs tried to argue that liquidity is in surplus in the system and the problem was related to lack of demand in the economy, instead of banks' reluctance to lend, but 'the FM said it is a perception issue that loan is not available, which we need to dispel,', reports Somesh Jha.

Saying Namaste With Pride

Saying Namaste With Pride

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Sudhir Bisht remembers how he was looked down upon for greeting a potential customer with a Namaste many years ago and how the tables seem to have turned during the pandemic.

Dispute settled, Bengaluru to get new national cricket academy

Dispute settled, Bengaluru to get new national cricket academy

Rediff.com19 May 2017

"Congratulations to BCCI and Karnataka Government for resolving this long-standing issue. Special thanks to Amitabh Choudhary for making extra effort," Khanna said in a statement.

On board the world's most luxurious train

On board the world's most luxurious train

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If "luxury on wheels" were an official title, it would go to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express. Here's a glance at the train.

Reserve Bank appoints 3 new EDs

Reserve Bank appoints 3 new EDs

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

The central bank has nine executive directors, and one of them -- S Karuppasamy -- retired recently. R Gandhi, who was executive director, has now been promoted to the post of deputy governor.

Anti-corruption unit launches investigation in Sri Lanka

Anti-corruption unit launches investigation in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit has launched an investigation in Sri Lanka, world cricket's governing body said. The ICC did not give any details as to what the nature of their investigation entailed, only that ACU officers had recently visited the country.

BCCI appoints Hemang Amin as IPL COO

BCCI appoints Hemang Amin as IPL COO

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Amin, who has been with the BCCI for the last 7 years, was most recently Assistant General Manager (Finance, Commercial and Events) at the BCCI and was recognised for successfully handling the management and operations of the VIVO IPL.

Cave where Modi meditated sees unprecedented spike in tourists

Cave where Modi meditated sees unprecedented spike in tourists

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Since the prime minister's visit in May, not a single day has passed when the 'dhyan gufa' was not occupied by someone, an official said.

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

IIM-A saw 36 per cent jump in maximum domestic salary in 2018 placements this year.

IIMs invite applications for PG progammes

IIMs invite applications for PG progammes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Check out the recent admission notifications of various professional courses in the country. From hospitality to entrepreneurship, find your calling.

'Dream job' applications dip at IIM-Ahmedabad

'Dream job' applications dip at IIM-Ahmedabad

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

A dip in 'dream job' applications could also mean that students are bagging their desired offers in the first go itself.

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the government asking the companies to operate with only 50 per cent staff strength, and exports dipping to almost zero, the truck and bus drivers idling at the petrol pump say they hardly have any work now. At a petrol pump on the deserted Bavla-Changodar highway near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, several trucks and buses are neatly parked in a row.

Retrenched Raymond staff stare at long battle

Retrenched Raymond staff stare at long battle

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The company stated that it was taking steps for cost rationalisation across all businesses to maintain liquidity and due to a prolonged slowdown it had to take a few tough measures.

RBI officials quizzed over 20:80 gold import scheme

RBI officials quizzed over 20:80 gold import scheme

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The four officials were asked questions related to the UPA government's '20:80' gold import scheme, which was cleared by Chidambaram on May 13, 2014, barely three days before the counting of votes of the general election

Funding Naxals: Essar Steel GM arrested

Funding Naxals: Essar Steel GM arrested

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

J S Verma, general manager of Essar Steel, was on Tuesday arrested for allegedly conspiring in funding Naxal groups in Dantewada area of Chhattisgarh.

Prabhu initiates reforms to transform Railways

Prabhu initiates reforms to transform Railways

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

In a major initiative to bring transparency and speed up decisions on tenders, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has dissociated himself from the process and empowered zonal railways and heads of production units to finalise them.

Rinku suspended for playing unsanctioned T20 league

Rinku suspended for playing unsanctioned T20 league

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India handed a three-month suspension to Uttar Pradesh left-hander Rinku Singh for playing in an unsanctioned T20 league in Abu Dhabi, which has now led to his withdrawal from the India 'A' team.

Revealed! What Katy LOVES about India

Revealed! What Katy LOVES about India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'I've always looked at Mumbai as a destination I really want to be at. 'I have heard it's the most fun and it's where arts, culture and entertainment (come together), and Bollywood. I'm excited to indulge in all things Indian.'

ICC defends Dharmasena's overthrow call during World Cup final

ICC defends Dharmasena's overthrow call during World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The International Cricket Council came out in defence of umpire Kumar Dharmasena for his controversial decision to award six overthrow runs, instead of five, to England during the World Cup final against New Zealand.

Roma midfielder Strootman gets two-match ban for simulation

Roma midfielder Strootman gets two-match ban for simulation

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman has been banned for two games for unsportsmanlike conduct during his team's 2-0 win over local rivals Lazio on Sunday, the Serie A disciplinary committee said on Tuesday.

Pollution in Delhi: Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike

Pollution in Delhi: Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

While Hindware is expecting sale of its air purifiers to double this year, brands like Xiaomi, Blue Star and Daikin, too, are expecting significant rise in sales.

Mohit replaces injured Ishant in India's World Cup squad

Mohit replaces injured Ishant in India's World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Ishant Sharma is suffering from a knee injury he sustained during the Boxing Day Test against Australia in December.

Jayasuriya handed two-year ban under anti-corruption code

Jayasuriya handed two-year ban under anti-corruption code

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Sanath Jayasuriya has been banned from all cricket for two years after admitting breaching two counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Large chains like the Marriott and Taj that are estimated to consume two million plastic bottles a year have taken a conscious decision to first eliminate PET bottles on their premises and then reduce the use of single-use plastic altogether, saying they are all for a sustainably environment-friendly tomorrow.