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10 held for betting on IPL matches

10 held for betting on IPL matches

Rediff.com9 May 2008

The Anti-Goonda Squad Police arrested ten people on the charges of betting on the Indian Premier League cricket matches in Delhi and Kolkata on Thursday evening. Police said, following a tip-off, the AGS raided a shop at Govindarajulu Fish Market and made the arrests.

Agitation against Novartis strengthens

Agitation against Novartis strengthens

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The international health organisations, protesting against Swiss pharmaceutical major Novartis AG's legal challenge to provisions of the Indian Patent Act

First female F1 team boss Monisha leaves Sauber

First female F1 team boss Monisha leaves Sauber

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Swiss-based Sauber have parted company with principal Monisha Kaltenborn, the first woman to run a Formula One outfit, the team's owners said.

Sensex, Nifty post best gain in a month

Sensex, Nifty post best gain in a month

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Broader markets are outperforming the benchmark indices- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices are up 0.8%-1%.

World Bank approves $485 mn for TN

World Bank approves $485 mn for TN

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

The Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernisation and Water-Bodies Restoration and Management Project is designed to modernise irrigation systems covering over 600,000 hectares in 63 selected sub-basins throughout the state.

Why two-wheeler makers are eying cars

Why two-wheeler makers are eying cars

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Indian manufacturers are very experienced in producing vehicles at price levels that are very competitive, says

Daimler opts out of Eicher fray

Daimler opts out of Eicher fray

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Germany's Daimler AG, known for its luxury cars and high-end commercial vehicles, has pulled out of the race to acquire a strategic stake in the Delhi-based commercial vehicles maker Eicher Motors.

US, India to boost trade in legal services

US, India to boost trade in legal services

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

India and the United States have set up a working group to promote greater interaction between legal professionals and to facilitate trade in legal services between the two countries.

Goa's prodigal son is making waves

Goa's prodigal son is making waves

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The CM's son had rebelled against the Congress, but says will support the party in the coming elections.

Tata, Mittal to attend IIC meet in Durban

Tata, Mittal to attend IIC meet in Durban

Rediff.com10 May 2007

TATA Group Chairman Ratan Tata and India-born steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal will be among seven international business leaders to attend the three-day International Investment Council to be hosted by President Thabo Mbeki this weekend in South Africa.

SC postpones Jallikattu verdict for a week on Centre's request

SC postpones Jallikattu verdict for a week on Centre's request

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Massive protest continued for the fourth day on Friday at Chennai's Marina Beach with schools across Tamil Nadu remained closed in support of bull-taming sport Jallikattu.

Ad firms scour for talent in other sectors

Ad firms scour for talent in other sectors

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

It's normal to find advertising professionals turning into brand managers. But increasingly, the advertising community is seeing the reverse happening.

RBI puts on hold licence to UBS bank

RBI puts on hold licence to UBS bank

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

The Reserve Bank of India has put on hold its permission to the Switzerland-based UBS Bank to open a branch in India as the Enforcement Directorate is probing alleged transfer of funds between Pune-based stud farm owner Hasan Ali and a Saudi Arabian arms dealer through the bank.

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.

No premium to Birla, Sebi tells Heidelberg

No premium to Birla, Sebi tells Heidelberg

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Following this order, Heidelberg Cement will need to pay only Rs 58 per share, instead of the earlier agreed Rs 72.50 apiece. This 25 per cent premium was agreed as a "non-compete fees" to the Indian promoters when the German major took majority control in Mysore Cements in 2006. Sebi said it did not find merit in the non-compete fees arrangement as the "sellers/promoters to whom non-compete consideration has been paid consist of trusts and charitable institutions."

Metro unfazed by entry

Metro unfazed by entry

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The company feels that it has the first mover advantage and is now gearing up to face the competition by consolidating its presence through rapid expansion.

Coke, Pepsi banned in north Indian university

Coke, Pepsi banned in north Indian university

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Its goodbye to Coke and Pepsi at the Banaras Hindu University campus in Varanasi. The university has banned these drinks on its campus from August 1, 2007.

Germany okays Suzlon bid for REpower

Germany okays Suzlon bid for REpower

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

Suzlon Energy, India's largest producer of wind turbines, has received approval from the German regulator

Flamingos threaten Tatas' Tanzania venture

Flamingos threaten Tatas' Tanzania venture

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

The joint venture, for which both the parties have signed a memorandum of understanding, has drawn criticism from the NGOs and environmentalists on the ground that it would cause extinction to the world's rarest birds.

No all-clear for DIAL yet

No all-clear for DIAL yet

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

The Delhi International Airport Limited's (DIAL) ongoing tussle with the Airports Authority of India/Ministry of Civil Aviation (AAI/MoCA) isn't likely to get resolved in a hurry, though things appeared settled when, a few weeks ago, Aviation Minister Praful Patel said at a press conference that the government would go by the Attorney General's (AG) opinion on the dispute.

Aus police drop plea to extend Haneef's detention

Aus police drop plea to extend Haneef's detention

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Haneef, who has been in custody for 11 days, is yet to be charged with any offence.

How Wipro turned defeat to victory

How Wipro turned defeat to victory

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Here's a textbook case of how to win and keep a customer: It shows how the combination of relationship building and providing service that goes beyond the call of duty pays off for Wipro. The tale starts in 2003, just a few years after Germany's TUI (for Touristik Union International) AG, the world's largest travel company, was assembled through a series of acquisitions.

Bajaj Auto picks stake in European bike co

Bajaj Auto picks stake in European bike co

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Bajaj Auto Ltd, the country's second largest two-wheeler manufacturer, on Monday said it has picked up 14.5 per cent stake in European sports bike maker KTM Power Sports AG for more than Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion).

India must carry on momentum: Kirsten

India must carry on momentum: Kirsten

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

New India coach Gary Kirsten wants his team to maintain the momentum gained in Australia when they face his native South Africa in a home Test series starting next week. India lost a controversial four-Test series 2-1 in Australia but their performances lifted them to second place in the International Cricket Council Test rankings.

Global firms bid to supply wheat to India

Global firms bid to supply wheat to India

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Seven global companies are in the fray for supplying over one million tonnes of wheat to India.

GMR arm to absorb Delhi airport staff

GMR arm to absorb Delhi airport staff

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Delhi International Airport, a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure, will absorb all general employees of Airports Authority of India, working at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. There are over 2,300 general employees of AAI.

Global bidders for wheat supply to India

Global bidders for wheat supply to India

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Seven global companies are in the fray for supplying over one million tonnes of wheat to India.

IDFC buys StanChart AMC for $205 million

IDFC buys StanChart AMC for $205 million

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

Infrastructure Development Finance Company has bagged Standard Chartered's asset management business in India for a total consideration of $205 million (around Rs 820 crore) in an all-cash deal. This deal, like the ill-fated UBS' bid last year, however, does not include StanChart's mutual fund distribution business, which the London-based bank will continue to pursue in India.

Indira Awas Yojana way off mark

Indira Awas Yojana way off mark

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Norms flouted, non-BPL families cornered grants, say rural development ministry's reports.

People above 65 years will double in India by 2050

People above 65 years will double in India by 2050

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

The prime minister of India is over 75 and the man driving the nation's Metro revolution, E Sreedharan, is 75. It seems the world is destined to be eternally young.

Talent scarcity pinching global tech majors

Talent scarcity pinching global tech majors

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Human capital management is now part of all managers' performance reviews.

Karnataka decides to move SC against Jayalalithaa's acquittal

Karnataka decides to move SC against Jayalalithaa's acquittal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Ending three-week long suspense, Karnataka government on Monday decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and three others in the disproportionate assets case.

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Microsoft Corporation on Tuesday announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Satya Nadella as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately.

Italian marines may escape death penalty

Italian marines may escape death penalty

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Two Italian marines, accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast, may escape death penalty with the home ministry on Tuesday agreeing not to press for the capital punishment against them.

StanChart to seal MF biz sale soon

StanChart to seal MF biz sale soon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Standard Chartered Bank is expected to seal the deal of its Mutual Fund business in the near future.

The future of homes, from Siemens

The future of homes, from Siemens

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Patent board to hear Novartis' Gleevac case

Patent board to hear Novartis' Gleevac case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

The venue of the battle by Swiss multinational Novartis AG against the rejection of its patent application for blockbuster cancer drug Gleevac will now shift to the Patent Appellate Board's office.

Federer's stomach bug gives others hope

Federer's stomach bug gives others hope

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

An innocuous stomach virus may be the advantage the rest of the men's field need to stop world number one Roger Federer winning his third successive Australian Open title.

Indian team bus reportedly hits car

Indian team bus reportedly hits car

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

The bus reportedly grazed past a Mercedes Benz while leaving the Radisson Hotel in Sydney.