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Australia wary of embracing 'Nincompoop Nick' Kyrgios

Australia wary of embracing 'Nincompoop Nick' Kyrgios

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

If he does manage to beat Novak Djokovic or Cam Norrie in Sunday's final, it may be that winning the most prestigious title in tennis will wash away all his previous sins in the eyes of his compatriots.

Murray breaks into top 100, first time since 2018

Murray breaks into top 100, first time since 2018

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Andy Murray started working with former coach Daniel Vallverdu this month on a short-term basis as the multiple Grand Slam winner works towards rediscovering the form that took him to the top of the world rankings.

Aircel deal: CBI quizzes Stan Chart officials

Aircel deal: CBI quizzes Stan Chart officials

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday sought clarifications from Standard Chartered Bank officials in connection with its probe into former Aircel chief C Sivasankaran's allegations that the then Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran forced him to sell his company to Malaysia-based Maxis group in 2006.

StanLife raises its Indian stake

StanLife raises its Indian stake

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Standard Life has raised its stake in an Indian life insurance joint venture to 26 per cent ahead of a proposed flotation of the business on the Indian stock exchange in 2009.

Court allows Sachin Waze's medical treatment in Mumbai hospital

Court allows Sachin Waze's medical treatment in Mumbai hospital

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

A special NIA court in Mumbai on Thursday allowed former police officer Sachin Waze's plea to shift him to a private hospital in Mumbai for treatment of his heart ailment and surgery.

StanChart extends $30 Million/Year Liverpool sponsorship

StanChart extends $30 Million/Year Liverpool sponsorship

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered has extended its sponsorship of Liverpool Football Club for two years, continuing one of the most lucrative deals in English sport.

StanChart starts private banking operations

StanChart starts private banking operations

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

The foreign bank is present in the wealth management space with client assets under management of Rs 10,000 crore.

StanChart-UTI deal on Monday

StanChart-UTI deal on Monday

Rediff.com12 May 2007

UK-headquartered Standard Chartered Bank is set to become the third foreign player to enter the Indian retail stock brokerage business by buying a 49 per cent stake in UTI Securities for Rs 140-150 crore.

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.

All about StanChart Arbitrage Fund

All about StanChart Arbitrage Fund

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

An open-ended equity scheme that plans to take advantage of the differential pricing between the cash and the future markets.

SC extends Varavara Rao's interim protection

SC extends Varavara Rao's interim protection

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear Bhima Koregaon case accused P Varavara Rao's plea for permanent medical bail on July 19 and extended his interim protection till further orders.

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'The more you lose something, the more you want to win it, the more you want to gain it and take it.'

StanChart IDRs subscribed 2.2 times

StanChart IDRs subscribed 2.2 times

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Standard Chartered Plc's Rs 2,760-crore (Rs 27.60 billion) maiden Indian depository receipt (IDR) issue got a robust demand from investors on the final day of the offer on Friday and got subscribed a good 2.19 times with most of the bids coming in from qualified institutional buyers (QIBs).

Wawrinka and Azarenka awarded US Open wildcards

Wawrinka and Azarenka awarded US Open wildcards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Former World No 1 Azarenka, the winner of two Australian Open titles and twice a US Open runner-up, withdrew from last year's tournament at Flushing Meadows because of a child custody battle.

I'll remember this forever, says Djokovic after toppling Nadal

I'll remember this forever, says Djokovic after toppling Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic said his win over Rafa Nadal in Friday's epic French Open semi-final was one of the top three matches he had played and he would remember it forever.

Champion Tsitsipas in Nadal's group at ATP Finals

Champion Tsitsipas in Nadal's group at ATP Finals

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic, bidding for a record-equalling sixth title at the event, is in the Tokyo group with Russian Daniil Medvedev, Germany's Alexander Zverev and Argentine first-time Diego Schwartzman.

StanChart hikes home loan rates

StanChart hikes home loan rates

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

SC seeks NIA response on Varavara Rao's plea for permanent bail

SC seeks NIA response on Varavara Rao's plea for permanent bail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The 83-year-old, who has challenged the Bombay high court's April 13 order rejecting his plea for permanent bail on medical grounds, is currently on interim bail on medical grounds and he was to surrender on July 12.

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Shapovalov pulls out of French Open.

'Today It Is Absolute Dictatorship'

'Today It Is Absolute Dictatorship'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'If you persist in opposing the government, they set the ED or the NIA on you. And the courts have not given us much hope.'

'HSBC, StanChart cases won't hit industry'

'HSBC, StanChart cases won't hit industry'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

On Tuesday, UK-based Standard Chartered's outsourcing of key banking jobs to India came under the lens of US authorities.

StanChart denies helping Iran hide $250bn

StanChart denies helping Iran hide $250bn

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

It issued the denial after top regulator threatened to revoke its licence and impose fines for helping Iran circumvent sanctions.

StanChart to offer mini loans

StanChart to offer mini loans

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

ACP Shivaji Pawar has been asked to file his affidavit by August 15.

SC grants bail to 82-yr-old Varavara Rao on medical grounds

SC grants bail to 82-yr-old Varavara Rao on medical grounds

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to poet and activist P Varavara Rao on medical grounds in the Bhima-Koregaon case.

'BJP will try to destabilise Nitish Kumar'

'BJP will try to destabilise Nitish Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'With vendetta politics as its main plank, the BJP will be looking out for every opportunity to destabilise this Mahagatbandhan government.'

Does Modi Govt Hate Human Rights Defenders?

Does Modi Govt Hate Human Rights Defenders?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Our government shows a benign mask to the world behind which its fangs are bared against its own citizens, observes Aakar Patel.

StanChart plans subsidiary; eyes acquisitions

StanChart plans subsidiary; eyes acquisitions

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Standard Chartered Bank is contemplating forming a subsidiary for its banking network and is scouting for acquisitions to grow its business in an effort to retain its status as the largest foreign bank in India.

StanChart to expand India biz

StanChart to expand India biz

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Standard Chartered Bank is looking for appropriate acquisitions, including asset portfolio to grow its business presence in India, one of the fastest growing markets in the world.

Comical, says HC as jail officials refuse Wodehouse book to Navlakha

Comical, says HC as jail officials refuse Wodehouse book to Navlakha

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The court was hearing a petition filed by Navlakha seeking that he be shifted from custody in the Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai to judicial custody in the form of house arrest owing to his advanced age and the host of ailments that he suffers from.

HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 3

HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 3

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'If the Breach Candy hospital wishes to send him back to prison before June 3, it must seek the court's permission'

StanChart sharply cuts India current account gap target

StanChart sharply cuts India current account gap target

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Policies to address CAD has worked well believes the bank's economists.

Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics

Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Djokovic said he was '50-50' about competing at the Tokyo Olympics

StanChart to set up NBFC

StanChart to set up NBFC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Why Modi Won't Do Away With Sedition Law

Why Modi Won't Do Away With Sedition Law

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

In the last ten years, 96 per cent of the sedition cases against 405 individuals pertained to making critical remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, points out Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

StanChart is most profitable foreign bank in India

StanChart is most profitable foreign bank in India

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The foreign lender's profit after tax was Rs 2,960 crore

StanChart and Mittal eye India issue

StanChart and Mittal eye India issue

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Standard Chartered, the UK-based emerging markets bank, and ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel company, are considering listing in India using a domestic depositary receipt programme. The proposed listings are still at an exploratory stage.

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'We urge you to take remedial measures to address this blatant injustice pending withdrawal of the case against them,' the MPs write.