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'To have two Josephs in our T20 World Cup squad would be great!'

'To have two Josephs in our T20 World Cup squad would be great!'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Fast bowling sensation Shamar Joseph should be fast-tracked into the West Indies squad for the home T20 World Cup in June, said former captain Chris Gayle.

A job-oriented management course

A job-oriented management course

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

The Indian Institute of Modern Management, Pune invites applications for its two-year, full-time, job-oriented post-graduate diploma in management.

'Market Assumes Modi's Easy Re-Election'

'Market Assumes Modi's Easy Re-Election'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'We emphasise the importance of not basing investment decisions solely on electoral outcomes.' 'Instead, focusing on investing in high-quality businesses capable of prospering regardless of the political landscape is paramount.'

Taj Mahal, Orient among world's best hotels

Taj Mahal, Orient among world's best hotels

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Tata's Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai and Orient's Le Manoir Aux Quat'saisons at Oxfordshire, UK, are among the world's 17 best hotels for having food, according to the 2008 Gold List prepared by British magazine Conde Nast.

FA Cup: Leyton Orient earn replay at Arsenal

FA Cup: Leyton Orient earn replay at Arsenal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Feisty Leyton Orient held Arsenal to a memorable 1-1 draw in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Brisbane Road on Sunday when a powerful 89th-minute strike from substitute Jonathan Tehoue stunned the Premier League side.

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the State has an obligation to recognise unions entered into by queer couples and grant them benefit under the law.

'I Don't Know What I Am Going To Do'

'I Don't Know What I Am Going To Do'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The political heat in West Bengal has been giving the rising mercury levels serious competition since the high court order.

Indian Hotels scrip slides 5% after bid for Orient Express

Indian Hotels scrip slides 5% after bid for Orient Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

In a second attempt to take control of Orient Express, Indian Hotels on Thursday made $1.86 billion offer to acquire the international luxury hotels operator.

Orient-Express likely to spurn $1.8bn Tata offer

Orient-Express likely to spurn $1.8bn Tata offer

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Firm's board expected to meet by Thursday to take a call on the offer.

Budget is growth oriented, says Adi Godrej

Budget is growth oriented, says Adi Godrej

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Raising the taxes on the super-rich will not solve the fiscal consolidation problem, but will definitely help.

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Offer valued at $1.86 bn comes 5 years after Bermuda chain rebuffed Indian Hotels.

Punit Goenka keen to prune Zee workforce by 15%

Punit Goenka keen to prune Zee workforce by 15%

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Friday said its MD & CEO Punit Goenka has initiated a process of rationalisation of workforce by 15 per cent to prune staff strength across the company. In a regulatory filing, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) said Goenka has proposed a lean organisation structure to the board with a lateral structure while identifying broadcast, digital, movies and music as core business units. "In line with his overall strategic approach, the MD & CEO has initiated the process of rationalisation of the workforce by 15 per cent, that will prune the staff strength across the company to arrive at a streamlined team that is sharply focused on the set goals for the future," the company said.

FPIs infuse Rs 1,500 crore into Indian equities in Feb

FPIs infuse Rs 1,500 crore into Indian equities in Feb

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Foreign investors made a significant turnaround and injected over Rs 1,500 crore into Indian equities in February, reversing the massive outflows seen in the preceding month, primarily due to robust corporate earnings and positive economic growth. Additionally, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued to be bullish on the debt markets as they put in over Rs 22,419 crore during the month under review, data with the depositories showed. Looking ahead to March, the outlook for FPI flow appears promising, provided the current economic trajectory and corporate performance sustain their positive momentum, potentially continuing to attract foreign investment into Indian equities, Mayank Mehraa, smallcase manager and principal partner at Craving Alpha, said.

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Not many films have a reference to a creature who talks, emotes, acts in a film. And Munjya is doing all of it.

Why Tatas want to acquire Orient-Express?

Why Tatas want to acquire Orient-Express?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

It will expand their footprint radically, give them a huge presence at the top end of the market, and reduce their dependence on India.

'Can Rs 24k SIP help me get Rs 1 cr?'

'Can Rs 24k SIP help me get Rs 1 cr?'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

Orient Paper plans to allot shares

Orient Paper plans to allot shares

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Orient Paper & Industries Ltd plans to offer preference shares worth Rs 200 million.

Mumbai ODI washout hits Oriental Insurance

Mumbai ODI washout hits Oriental Insurance

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The claim comes against the cancellation of the match due to heavy rains.

Not a single rupee...: Kejriwal to SC on ED charges

Not a single rupee...: Kejriwal to SC on ED charges

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'The present case is a classic case of how the ruling party led central government has misused the central agency- Enforcement Directorate and its wide powers under PMLA to crush its biggest political opponent -Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders'

Hetero, non-hetero unions two sides of same coin: SC judge

Hetero, non-hetero unions two sides of same coin: SC judge

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Non-heterosexual unions and heterosexual marriages ought to be considered as two sides of the same coin, both in terms of recognition and consequential benefits, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said as he lamented that the only deficiency at present is the absence of a suitable regulatory framework for such unions.

Budget growth-oriented, says PM

Budget growth-oriented, says PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

Terming the Budget as growth-oriented, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that to find a solution to the ills plaguing the various sectors, the Union Budget 2004-05 proposes to give a boost to agriculture, industry and social and physical

Govt looking at transit oriented development option

Govt looking at transit oriented development option

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The Urban Development minister was speaking at a conference organised by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

SC 7-judge bench grappled with AMU minority status for 8 days

SC 7-judge bench grappled with AMU minority status for 8 days

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Grappling with the intractable issue of Aligarh Muslim University's minority status, the Supreme Court said on Thursday the 1981 amendment to the AMU Act, which effectively accorded it a minority status, only did a "half-hearted job" and not restore to the institution the position it had prior to 1951.

Beckham turns into Oriental mystic

Beckham turns into Oriental mystic

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

The latest talisman for the England skipper's journey into Eastern mysticism is a new pair of boots.

'Lost job. How to secure children's education?'

'Lost job. How to secure children's education?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries

Oriental seeks reinsurance cover for IPL

Oriental seeks reinsurance cover for IPL

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) dates, public sector insurer Oriental Insurance Company (OIC) is close to finalising a Rs 400 crore 9Rs 4 billion) for the mega event.

AB de Villiers blames 'Bazball' for Joe Root's poor run

AB de Villiers blames 'Bazball' for Joe Root's poor run

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

AB de Villiers expressed disappointment at star England batter Joe Root's low string of scores during the ongoing Test series against India.

Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar, says PM after poll dates announced

Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar, says PM after poll dates announced

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'The biggest festival of democracy is here! EC has announced the 2024 Lok Sabha election dates. We, the BJP-NDA, are fully prepared for elections'

Make Your Goals Work For You!

Make Your Goals Work For You!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

A resolution which says 'I will be more organised' is not a good one, but a resolution which says 'I will keep my clothes and papers in an organised manner, make my bed, have bath at a regular time, eat at a fixed time, go the gym at a fixed hour and go to bed at a stipulated hour' is a far better resolution, points out P V Subramanyam.

'Indian B-schools oriented towards producing CLERKS'

'Indian B-schools oriented towards producing CLERKS'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

K Ramkumar, Executive Director of ICICI bank hits out at the abysmal standards of today's B-schools

Direct Vs Regular MF: Which Should You Choose?

Direct Vs Regular MF: Which Should You Choose?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

As a prudent investor who wants to create a portfolio that will help you achieve your investment objective in a time-bound manner, Suren Kochhar explains what you should know.

Will Modi's regular visits boost BJP's southern support?

Will Modi's regular visits boost BJP's southern support?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Over the last five days, Modi visited all of south, held roadshows, made an aggressive bid for his party, and took on the rivals with full gusto, especially the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana that was in power for 10 years.

Oriental Bank of Commerce to take over GTB

Oriental Bank of Commerce to take over GTB

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

The crisis-ridden Global Trust Bank would be merged with Oriental Bank of Commerce, RBI said on Monday.

Now Get Customised Insurance

Now Get Customised Insurance

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

From April 1, when we buy insurance for a car or take out a health cover, insurance companies can offer a product totally customised for us.

Oriental Insurance back in black

Oriental Insurance back in black

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Oriental Insurance Company has turned around with a net profit of Rs 64 crore (Rs 640 million) last fiscal, and targets to achieve about 10 per cent growth in premium income during 2003-04.

It's a growth oriented Budget: Industry leaders

It's a growth oriented Budget: Industry leaders

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The Budget is commendable, as without making any major tax changes it has targeted a 4.6 per cent fiscal deficit for 2011-12 by focusing on achieving 9 per cent growth.

Tatas find an ally in Orient-Express battle

Tatas find an ally in Orient-Express battle

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Terming "unproductive" the public dialogue between the Tatas and Bermuda-based Orient-Express, a key investor has asked the US-listed luxury hotel chain to come clear on its corporate governance structure.

UK pre-departure orientation in Mumbai

UK pre-departure orientation in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The British Council in India provides a UK pre-departure orientation for students heading to the UK.

'Aus foreign policy getting India oriented'

'Aus foreign policy getting India oriented'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

"Our primary focus of foreign policy is increasingly moving towards the South Asian nations," Australian High Commissioner to India John McCarthy said.

What Reforms Can We Expect, Modiji?

What Reforms Can We Expect, Modiji?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Assuming we still have a Modi-led majority government after May 2024, there is no guarantee that reforms will move at anything more than a snail's pace, though we must be thankful even for that, notes R Jagannathan.