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Avatar, Hurt Locker lead Oscar nominations

Avatar, Hurt Locker lead Oscar nominations

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Here's a look at the Oscar nominations, 2010.

How TCS is tweaking its business

How TCS is tweaking its business

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

TCS plans to build ignio as a standalone company.

Equities best bet for Indian investors

Equities best bet for Indian investors

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

The one-year bank deposit and the 10-year government bond finished at the bottom in terms of returns for 10-year and five-year horizons, respectively. Surprisingly, property was the worst performing asset class for the 15-year period.

We have proved our worth: Lajong coach

We have proved our worth: Lajong coach

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Reason for Stanley Rosario's ecstacy these days goes beyond the fact that he has guided Lajong FC to their maiden final of the Federation Cup against East Bengal.

Citi to sell businesses to save itself

Citi to sell businesses to save itself

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Citigroup will soon announce what its executives describe as a drastic plan to shed a host of businesses and shrink itself by one-third, a leading financial daily said on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the bank.

IBREL to raise $150 million from QIP issue

IBREL to raise $150 million from QIP issue

Rediff.com9 May 2009

Property developer Indiabulls Real Estate is talking to investors to raise at least $150 million (Rs 750 crore) from sale of shares to select investors as part of its qualified institutional placement (QIP) plan.

Nicol David's reign extends to 9th year...

Nicol David's reign extends to 9th year...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Malaysia's Nicol David celebrates her ninth year as world squash No 1 this week.

Pallikal to meet Nicol David in San Francisco Open semis

Pallikal to meet Nicol David in San Francisco Open semis

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

India's world No. 21 Dipika Pallikal beat the United States' Olivia Blatchford 13-11, 11-6, 11-9 in 35 minutes to enter the women's semi-finals in the San Francisco Open squash tournament, a PSA World Tour event.

India's first suspected swine flu death in Kerala

India's first suspected swine flu death in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

A 52-year-old non resident Indian, who was suspected to have contracted swine flu, died shortly after he was admitted to a hospital in Kerala's Kollam district on Wednesday night, a health official said on Thursday. The throat swabs of Stanley Pelis, who arrived in Kerala two weeks ago from the United Kingdom, have been sent to the National Institute of Communicable diseases, New Delhi, today morning. If confirmed, he would be the first victim of swine flu in the country.

After selloff, some dip toes back in emerging markets

After selloff, some dip toes back in emerging markets

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

They believe that long-term story is intact.

8 things you don't know about Buffett

8 things you don't know about Buffett

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

New book goes deep into Buffett's heart and soul and finds value in both places

'Walmart has taken a back-door entry to retail'

'Walmart has taken a back-door entry to retail'

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Online retail in the country is expected to grow to $200 billion by 2026, up from $15 billion in 2016.

US sacks top commander in Afghanistan

US sacks top commander in Afghanistan

Rediff.com12 May 2009

The United States has announced the appointment of a new commander of its forces in Afghanistan as it now starts sending an additional 21,000 troops to this war-torn country to fight against the Taliban and the Al Qaeda. "McKiernan was asked to resign," Gates told reporters at a Pentagon press conference. Both the White House and the Defense Department said the changes in the top US military leadership has been taken in view of US President Barack Obaama's new Af-Pak policy.

Subhas Bhowmick appointed East Bengal coach

Subhas Bhowmick appointed East Bengal coach

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

East Bengal on Wednesday appointed Subhas Bhowmick as coach for the remaining of the 2008-09 season which will see the club compete in the final leg of the I-League.

Essien ends Ghana exile for World Cup qualifier

Essien ends Ghana exile for World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Michael Essien is poised to make a first international appearance in more than two years after being named as a surprise inclusion in Ghana's squad for a key World Cup qualifier against Zambia next month.

Kerala: NRI died of viral pneumonia, not swine flu

Kerala: NRI died of viral pneumonia, not swine flu

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The throat swab of the 52-year-old non resident Indian, who died in a hospital in Kerala's Kollam district on July 1, was found to be negative for H1N1 flu, putting to rest fears that his death may have been due to swine flu. Deceased Stanley Pelis, who arrived in Kerala two weeks ago from the United Kingdom, had died of viral pneumonia, said director of Health Services Dr K Shyalaja.The patient, who hails from Kollam, was suffering from viral fever,she said.

'I want to do Bollywood, that's one of my dreams'

'I want to do Bollywood, that's one of my dreams'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Jackie Chan enthralls his audience in Mumbai.

Financial crisis: How to stop the panic

Financial crisis: How to stop the panic

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

It is possible to calm the waters, but it'll mean unlearning our post-Depression lessons

'The real surprise in Asia could be India'

'The real surprise in Asia could be India'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

'India has got a large collection of world-class companies, extraordinary entrepreneurs, well-developed markets and an educated workforce that will act in its favour. What's been missing between this micro and macro is political impetus to reforms. The recent election changes the prospects for reforms,' says Stephen S Roach, chairman, Morgan Stanley Asia.

Foreign-listed stocks are a good investment option

Foreign-listed stocks are a good investment option

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

RBI recently hiked LRS limit to $125,000 or Rs 7500,000 as on Aug 19 with $/rupee rate of 60

East Bengal to sack Rozario

East Bengal to sack Rozario

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Irked by the team's failure to retain the Federation Cup and a string of poor performances in the first-leg of the I-League, East Bengal on Wednesday decided to remove coach Stanley Rozario with former coach Subhash Bhowmick likely to be his successor.

Sub-prime hit FIIs major sellers in India

Sub-prime hit FIIs major sellers in India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Foreign institutional investors were the major sellers on the Indian bourses in the last six months, accounting for total outflows of Rs 62,000 crore (Rs 620 billion).

Beating the slowdown with a century-old formula

Beating the slowdown with a century-old formula

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Morgan Motor has banked on sleek designs and small production for a century.

Where Flipkart raised its $1 billion from

Where Flipkart raised its $1 billion from

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Who invested how much into Flipkart in its latest round of $1 billion funding? Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com finds out.

Man in the news: Vikram Pandit

Man in the news: Vikram Pandit

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

But Citi's woes might call for more visionary and charismatic leadership than he can offer.

Mark Zuckerberg to sell 41.4 mn Facebook shares

Mark Zuckerberg to sell 41.4 mn Facebook shares

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Facebook Inc founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will sell 41.4 million shares worth about $2.3 billion to pay a tax bill, as part of an offering by the social network of 70 million Class A common shares.

Indian wealth managers rush in as foreign players exit

Indian wealth managers rush in as foreign players exit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Experts say a lot of new wealth is being generated by promoters selling their stake.

IndiGo to file prospectus for $400 million IPO

IndiGo to file prospectus for $400 million IPO

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

India's biggest airline IndiGo is set to file the prospectus next week for a domestic stock market listing.

What's the core competence of your wealth manager?

What's the core competence of your wealth manager?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

A good wealth manager is as important as a right mix of asset allocation in creating wealth in your lifetime.

'Crash? Scope for 12-15% earnings growth'

'Crash? Scope for 12-15% earnings growth'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

The Indian equity market has once again demonstrated its high beta characteristic in bear markets. The fundamental underpinning to this high beta status in bear markets is India's dependence on global financial markets to fund its macro -- more than three-fourths of the flows into India come from portfolio sources (which are linked to global financial market outcomes) -- quite the opposite of the emerging markets average.

Match-fixing not doping poses greatest risk to sport

Match-fixing not doping poses greatest risk to sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Match-fixing has become increasingly pervasive in recent years across a number of sports.

Alibaba breaks records, IPO ranked world's biggest

Alibaba breaks records, IPO ranked world's biggest

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's initial public offering now ranks as the world's biggest in history at $25 billion, after the e-commerce giant and some of its shareholders sold additional shares.

The biggest CEO firings of 2008

The biggest CEO firings of 2008

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

They fell from some of the most powerful positions on earth.

The vanishing CEO bonus

The vanishing CEO bonus

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Who knows when the top chief executives will once again get the fat bonuses they were used to? The last recession provides a hint.

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

I can't see what purpose can be served by an apology by a British government that cannot in any way be blamed for one sadistic man running amok 100 years ago, argues Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Nearly 50 FIIs apply for licences

Nearly 50 FIIs apply for licences

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Less than three weeks after the curbs on participatory notes, overseas investors are rushing to invest in the booming Indian stock markets directly by applying for Foreign Institutional Investor licences.

Rs 156,000 crore: Shareholders earned this last year

Rs 156,000 crore: Shareholders earned this last year

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Wonder why corporate India is showering dividends?

Trump slams NFL, 'so proud' of NASCAR

Trump slams NFL, 'so proud' of NASCAR

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

US President Donald Trump praised fans of NASCAR racing on Monday morning after he triggered protests on football fields across the country with criticism of NFL and other athletes who kneel during the national anthem as unpatriotic.

No surprises in Rajya Sabha biennial polls

No surprises in Rajya Sabha biennial polls

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

As the deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the Rajya Sabha biennial polls ended on Wednesday evening, legislative secretaries of the respective states announced its elected members. There were no surprises, with most seats assigned to the nominees unopposed.

Rupee ends higher in line with Asian peers

Rupee ends higher in line with Asian peers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Analysts said any mass cancellation of the coal blocks could lead to a surge in imports and widen the trade deficit given the impact on domestic production.