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BIT opens admissions to MCA course

BIT opens admissions to MCA course

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Birla Institute of Technology invites applications for admission to the full time MCA programme 2009-2012.

ICICI Bank to focus on home loans

ICICI Bank to focus on home loans

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

The country's largest private bank, ICICI Bank, on Friday said it is focussing on the home loan segment as the real estate segment is witnessing a comeback after the economic slowdown.

FBI team in India, on trail of Headley

FBI team in India, on trail of Headley

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation team has arrived in New Delhi and is holding discussions with its Indian counterparts. The main focus of the discussion will revolve round the role played by both David Headley and Tawwahur Rana in the Mumbai 26/11 attack.

Pricing formula for CAS to be Trai chief's legacy

Pricing formula for CAS to be Trai chief's legacy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Nripendra Misra's three-year stint as chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will be remembered for a host of recommendations and a number of controversies. Controversial issues like the conditional access system, non-CAS pricing kept Misra, who retires as Trai chairman on March 22, 2009, in the news.

Indian realty market not hit by Dubai crisis

Indian realty market not hit by Dubai crisis

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

A majority of big real estate developers in India today said they are insulated from the financial crisis in Dubai and it will not have any impact in the country's property market.

HC judge to face impeachment in Parliament

HC judge to face impeachment in Parliament

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Tainted Calcutta high court Judge Soumitra Sen will face impeachment proceedings in Parliament with government accepting the chief justice of India's recommendation to the prime minister for his removal on charges of serious financial "misconduct", the second-ever such action against a member of the higher judiciary.

Five-member Interpol team visits Mumbai

Five-member Interpol team visits Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

A five-member team of the Interpol met Mumbai Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria on Monday and sought details of Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist captured alive during the November 26 terror strikes.

Rahman working with Mick Jagger, Joss Stone

Rahman working with Mick Jagger, Joss Stone

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Mick Jagger and Joss Stone have reportedly joined hands once again to compose sweet music, and this time they are being helped by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman.

Inter not interested in Drogba bid

Inter not interested in Drogba bid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Inter Milan do not want to sign Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, the Serie A club's sporting director said on Monday.

Probe into Jan 22 market crash, if. . .

Probe into Jan 22 market crash, if. . .

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance reportedly discussed market volatility on Monday, which was its second meeting on the issue.

SBI mulls further cut in lending rate

SBI mulls further cut in lending rate

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday said that it was examining the possibility of another round of reduction in its benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR), while adding that it was offering the cheapest rates across loan categories.

Extraordinary Lives

Extraordinary Lives

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

'I don't feed beggars. They can look after themselves. The mentally ill won't ask anyone for food or money,' says N Krishnan who has been feeding them thrice a day for the past seven years. We proudly launch our Independence Day special series: Extraordinary Indians.

Drogba hit with three match ban for coin throwing

Drogba hit with three match ban for coin throwing

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been banned for three matches for throwing a coin towards Burnley supporters during his club's shock League Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge last week. The 30-year-old Ivory Coast international will serve the ban with immediate effect, ruling him out of the Premier League matches against Newcastle United, Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers.

JK: Pandits, Muslim rejoin at mela

JK: Pandits, Muslim rejoin at mela

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

It was an emotional reunion of Kashmiri Pandits visiting the valley for the first time since their migration about two decades ago, and local Muslims on the occasion of annual Khir Bhawani mela at Tulmulla in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

It's advantage no one in the elections

It's advantage no one in the elections

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

India is not evolving towards a bipolar polity, but towards a complex multipolar system, in which regional and caste-based parties are indispensable to government formation at the Centre. The Left may shrink in size but will have a place of its own, which cannot be ignored.

Ancelotti safe with Champions League berth

Ancelotti safe with Champions League berth

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Carlo Ancelotti must steer AC Milan into the Champions League to ensure he is still their coach next season, chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Tuesday.

Is the dollar's supremacy coming to an end?

Is the dollar's supremacy coming to an end?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

For now, dollar can reign but BRIC nations have decided to address the issue at the 2010 Brazil summit.

Oil cos raise ATF prices by 6%

Oil cos raise ATF prices by 6%

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The hike comes on back of over 12 per cent hike on June 15. ATF price on that day were raised by Rs 3,949 to Rs 36,252 per kilolitre in Delhi.

Centre sets apart Rs 75,000 cr for science & tech

Centre sets apart Rs 75,000 cr for science & tech

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Giving the much needed impetus to the development of science and technology in the country, Centre has allocated Rs 75,000 crore (Rs 750 billion) in the 11th plan, three times more than the preceding plan period, Planning Commission for Science and Technology member V L Chopra said on Tuesday.

Andhra Pradesh sanctions land to private B-schools

Andhra Pradesh sanctions land to private B-schools

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

IMT, which already has a centre in Nagpur other than Ghaziabad, is planning to open its third centre in India. It has been allotted 30 acres of land near the new international airport in Shamshadabad.

Stop intimidating judiciary, Pakistan told

Stop intimidating judiciary, Pakistan told

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Government ministers, Human Rights Watch pointed out, have repeatedly indicated that should the Supreme Court rule Musharraf's election illegal, the military could suspend the Constitution, impose martial law and fire the judges.

Kingfisher may phase out Simplifly Deccan

Kingfisher may phase out Simplifly Deccan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Simplifly Deccan, the low-cost carrier (LCC) brand formed after the merger of full service airline Kingfisher and the LCC Air Deccan, may soon cease to exist.

Is the Budget relevant to infrastructure?

Is the Budget relevant to infrastructure?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Allocations for new projects have diminished in relative importance, but policy pronouncements continue to have an impact. To come straight to the point on outlays, the table shows that against the country's requirement of $100 million per annum (as per the 11th Five-Year Plan), the Union Budget is able to provide only about 5-6 per cent of the requirement in 2008-09. How does this 5-6 per cent come about?

Nortel upgrades networks at four airports

Nortel upgrades networks at four airports

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Nortel Networks (India) is upgrading the communications at four Indian international airports, which should help make the staff more responsive to travellers.

Jet backs down, offers agents 3% commission

Jet backs down, offers agents 3% commission

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Over 2,500 travel agents and online travel portals started selling Jet Airways tickets again from this morning after the airline, the country's largest by market share, succumbed to pressure and agreed to pay them a 3 per cent commission.

Yuuvraaj, 20 years too late

Yuuvraaj, 20 years too late

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

It's sad and somewhat embarrassing to watch Ghai try valiantly to sculpt a magnificent innings -- and miss his target rather spectacularly.

'Top flight cricket in Pakistan may now stop'

'Top flight cricket in Pakistan may now stop'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

South Africa coach Mickey Arthur said the attack by gunmen on Sri Lanka's team bus in Pakistan could signal the end of top-flight cricket in Pakistan for some time. 'Any loss of life is tragic but when it involves sport it just seems so senseless,' Arthur said. 'The Sri Lankans are a fantastic bunch of guys who did not deserve to be subjected to something like this. As far as Pakistan is concerned I'm afraid this could mean the end of international cricket in that country.'

26/11 chargesheet to be filed by Feb 25

26/11 chargesheet to be filed by Feb 25

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

The chargesheet in the 26/11 case which will be filed before February 25, is expected to be over 10,000 pages and will have the statements of nearly 200 eye-witnesses, according to sources in the Mumbai police.

Rajnikanth's Kuselan sold!

Rajnikanth's Kuselan sold!

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Pyramid Saimira Entertainment Limited, Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pyramid Saimira Group has bagged the rights of Kuselan in both Tamil and Telugu.

Four terror suspects to be taken to Bengaluru

Four terror suspects to be taken to Bengaluru

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

A Hubli court issued warrants to secure the custody of four terror suspects currently lodged in Indore jail for interrogation by the Karnataka Police. The order was passed after after the Corps of Detectives, probing the terror network in Karnataka, sought the warrants to take Mohammed Yaseen, Mohamammed Ansar, Munroz Zama and P A Shadili into its custody for questioning them.

Crack that interview!

Crack that interview!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

An interview is a harrowing experience in any job-seeker's life- but in this day of cost-cutting, it can be even more of an ordeal. Here are some tips that will help you gain that extra edge and bring you closer to cracking that interview.

Reduce EMI and loan tenure, save money!

Reduce EMI and loan tenure, save money!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Whenever you take a loan, you have to pay interest on the borrowed amount. This interest is an expense. Higher the interest rate, higher the amount you pay towards interest. So you end up paying more towards the loan, thus making the purchase costly. Hence it is essential for you to reduce the amount you pay towards your EMI.

HCL to tie up with Australian varsity

HCL to tie up with Australian varsity

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

HCL Technologies Ltd said on Tuesday its wholly-owned subsidiary HCL Australia Pty will enter into a partnership with La Trobe University, Australia, on Wednesday to work together on issues of mutual interest. \n

These Christmas trees are too beautiful for words!

These Christmas trees are too beautiful for words!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

One of the most favourite activities of Christmas is decorating the Christmas tree. From England to Lebanon, here are some of 2016's most over-the-top Christmas trees.

Som Mittal to takeover as Nasscom chief

Som Mittal to takeover as Nasscom chief

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Mittal, who is the head of services business of Hewlett Packard for Asia Pacific and Japan, will succeed Karin Karnik and will assume office from January 2008.

How to get Uncle Sam to fund your start-up

How to get Uncle Sam to fund your start-up

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Tips for nabbing government grants.

Home loan package inadequate: Assocham

Home loan package inadequate: Assocham

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Terming the home loans package of PSU banks highly inadequate, Assocham President Sajjan Jindal demanded that the government peg the interest rate on housing loans up to Rs 30 lakh at 6% and at 8.5% for loans above this amount.

Uproar in LS over attack on north Indians

Uproar in LS over attack on north Indians

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

The attack on North Indians in Maharashtra generated major uproar in the Lok Sabha on Monday, with demands that Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray be detained under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act and that he be disenfranchised. Members from Janata Dal-United, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Samajwadi Party, most of them belonging to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, expressed grave concern over the attack on North Indians in Maharashtra.

Sehwag leads MVP race

Sehwag leads MVP race

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Virender Sehwag tops the list with a MVPI of 1133; this contribution is even more noteworthy because he has played in only 12 of the 18 ODI matches played so far this season.

Govt apprehensive about cricket team's Pak tour

Govt apprehensive about cricket team's Pak tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

The Indian cricket team's tour of Pakistan next year is unlikely to materialise. A top source in the government said there no risk is worth taking if there is even the possibility of 'a scratch to Sachin Tendulkar'.