News for 'AND THE MOVERS'

Red tape, graft spoil Wal-Mart's big plans in India

Red tape, graft spoil Wal-Mart's big plans in India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The delay and faltering partnership mean Wal-Mart may miss out on the "first-mover" advantage in a country considered the last great frontier for global retailers.

After floods, mainstay of religious tourism in danger of drowning

After floods, mainstay of religious tourism in danger of drowning

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The suspension of the Char Dham Yatra this year and its cancellation the next will be a huge blow to Uttarakhand's unorganised sector

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Five-times winner Roger Federer will go into next week's U.S. Open as the world number two after beating Novak Djokovic in the final of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati at the weekend.

BlackBerry Z3: Sleek, stylish and fast

BlackBerry Z3: Sleek, stylish and fast

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Essentially, this is BlackBerry's cheapest device that runs its latest operating system, BlackBerry 10.

How two IITians are changing the way people commute

How two IITians are changing the way people commute

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Mukesh Jha and Janardan Prasad have founded Autowale, a service that allows you to book an autorickshaw just like radio cabs.

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi also rolled out the first of the 500 metro coaches manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers in flat 75 days at it Bengaluru facility.

Coming Up: Women Power in J&K

Coming Up: Women Power in J&K

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Women will have a decisive say as chairpersons in seven of Jammu and Kashmir's 20 districts.

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'It was a result of a fundamental Jewish value of kindness and concern.' 'A value that extends beyond our own and on the premise that when we are ok, we are supposed to look up and look around to see who is not.' 'And do something about it.'

Football: Monaco buy Atletico's Falcao for 50 mln Euros

Football: Monaco buy Atletico's Falcao for 50 mln Euros

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Monaco's shopping spree continued on Friday when they agreed to buy Colombia striker Radamel Falcao from Atletico Madrid, taking their transfer spending past 120 million euros since being promoted to Ligue 1.

Reforms: Business sentiments improved but nothing else changed

Reforms: Business sentiments improved but nothing else changed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The reforms in September improved business sentiment but as economy slows firms are restraining from fresh investments.

Sensex ends at record high; Nifty scales 10K peak

Sensex ends at record high; Nifty scales 10K peak

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Reliance Industries rose by 1.16 per cent while ITC and ICICI Bank zoomed up to 2 per cent, lifting the indices to all time high levels.

India Inc's hiring outlook improves in Oct-Dec quarter

India Inc's hiring outlook improves in Oct-Dec quarter

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Indian employers are optimistic about their hiring prospects in the October-December quarter led by retail and healthcare sectors which are the prime movers behind the upswing, says a survey.

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

World's 25 biggest airlines

World's 25 biggest airlines

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

United Airlines, following its merger with Continental has emerged as the world's biggest airline measured by available seat kilometers (capacity).

Toyota takes the battle to Nissan

Toyota takes the battle to Nissan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Buzz around Innova Aero and cheaper multi-utility brands of competitors make the going tough for Evalia in a crowded market.

Is Chinese invasion of India's mobile phone market over?

Is Chinese invasion of India's mobile phone market over?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The number of new entrants is decreasing since 2015, as Indian market matures

With a trembling voice, DMK seeks Tamil homeland

With a trembling voice, DMK seeks Tamil homeland

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Karunanidhi, who was the prime mover, remained subdued and vague while demanding his Eelam, says S Murari

Last minute tax planning: A complete guide

Last minute tax planning: A complete guide

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Broadly, there are three ways toensure that you pay optimal tax; Claiming tax free income, incidental actions that bring tax benefits and finally investing/saving for tax benefits.

ED files money laundering case against Vectra chief

ED files money laundering case against Vectra chief

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

A money laundering case has been registered against Vectra chief Ravinder Rishi and his firms by the Enforcement Directorate to probe alleged generation of illegal funds in the defence deal between Tatra Sipox United Kingdom and defence public sector undertaking Bharat Earth Movers Limited.

Volvo sees rising competition in luxury bus segment

Volvo sees rising competition in luxury bus segment

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Swedish brand has a 74 per cent share in the luxury bus segment, but competition is picking up speed.

BEML chief asked to explain notice to V K Singh

BEML chief asked to explain notice to V K Singh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The defence ministry on Wednesday sought an explanation from BEML chief V R S Natarajan for serving a legal notice on former Army Chief Gen V K Singh demanding an apology for his alleged defamatory statements against the defence PSU on the Tatra truck issue.

Airtel Payments Bank powered by 250 million customers

Airtel Payments Bank powered by 250 million customers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

CEO Shashi Arora discusses his roadmap for Airtel Payments Bank with Karan Choudhury.

Tatra trucks to take part in summer trials by army

Tatra trucks to take part in summer trials by army

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Notwithstanding controversy, Tatra trucks produced by the state-owned Bharat Earth Movers Limited are taking part in the summer trials conducted by the army for procuring heavy trucks to ferry missile and artillery systems.

CBI questions Vectra chairman again

CBI questions Vectra chairman again

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The Central bureau of Investigation on Tuesday questioned Vectra chairman Ravinder Rishi for the fourth time in connection with alleged irregularities in the Tatra truck supply to the Army.

CBI to grill businessman over Tatra-Army deal

CBI to grill businessman over Tatra-Army deal

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has called NRI businessman Ravi Rishi, owner of the United Kingdom-based Vectra Group, for questioning in connection with alleged irregularities in the supply of all-terrain Tatra trucks through state-owned Bharat Earth Movers Limited to the army.

A car engine that unites rival brands

A car engine that unites rival brands

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

The 1.3-litre multi-jet diesel engine powers more than a dozen models stretching across five companies including Maruti Suzuki's latest MUV.

Cameron on back foot in 'cash for access' scandal

Cameron on back foot in 'cash for access' scandal

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday released the names of multi-millionaires who donated funds to the Conservative party and were entertained in his official Downing Street residence, amid mounting pressure for a full probe after a top party official quit for trying to sell access to him.

Tatra faces CBI case but PSU still wants its trucks!

Tatra faces CBI case but PSU still wants its trucks!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The government-run Bharat Earth Movers Limited continues to do business with the United Kingdom-based Tatra Sipox, in spite of the latter facing a criminal case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The PSU sought a fresh lot of Tatra trucks, priced at Rs 59.6 lakh each, in July -- two months after the CBI filed its case against the company.

CBI likely to approach Czech-based Tatra

CBI likely to approach Czech-based Tatra

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation is planning to approach Czech-based Tatra a.s to ascertain the reasons for supplying older technology based all-terrain vehicles to Bharat Earth Movers even though it has better versions available.

Calculate actual returns before participating in buybacks

Calculate actual returns before participating in buybacks

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Share buyback has been the buzzword for many companies in the past year. Over 20 companies, including market movers like Reliance Industries, have announced their plans to buy back shares. Many would be also tempted to participate in these, especially if the price announced is higher than the existing market price.

Rs 20,000 crore treasure hidden in Hyderabad cave?

Rs 20,000 crore treasure hidden in Hyderabad cave?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

The hunt for a reported treasure trove in the heart of Hyderabad city by the State Archaeological Department was suspended on Monday afternoon after a two-day digging operation did not yield any results. Mohammed Siddique reports.

FAQ: All you wanted to know about the army-Tatra scam

FAQ: All you wanted to know about the army-Tatra scam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation is inquiring into the irregularity, if any, in the purchase of the all-terrain Tatra vehicles by the Indian Army from the Bharat Earth Movers Limited.

Sky war: Airbus Neo versus Boeing Max

Sky war: Airbus Neo versus Boeing Max

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The battle for the skies is moving to a new orbit - fuel-efficient narrow body planes. While Airbus has cashed in on the first mover advantage in this space with its A320 Neo, Boeing, which launched its plane in August last year, is catching up fast.

Marriott set for debut in mid-market space

Marriott set for debut in mid-market space

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

About 12 years ago when the Marriott group started its India stint with the opening of Marriott Goa, it was one of the few international hotels to seize the 'India opportunity.'

In hush-hush, army inked a more controversial purchase

In hush-hush, army inked a more controversial purchase

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Former army chief General V K Singh had some time back claimed that he had scuttled a Bharat Earth Movers Limited bid to sell overpriced Tatra vehicles to the Indian Army. But in February 2012, the army quietly signed a contract with BEML for an even larger and more controversial purchase: a $275-million (about Rs 1,500 crore) contract for 204 armoured recovery vehicles.

'The interest rate subsidy should be increased'

'The interest rate subsidy should be increased'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

And income tax exemption to be increased to Rs 3lakhs.

Real estate hotspot: Trends in Ahmedabad

Real estate hotspot: Trends in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

In the third part of the series on real estate hotspots in India, estatelister.com highlights why Ahmedabad could emerge as a long-term investment bet.

IMAGES: The Sexiest Women in the World 2012 list!

IMAGES: The Sexiest Women in the World 2012 list!

Rediff.com2 May 2012

FHM Magazine has released its annual list of 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2012 -- we bring you the top 20!

'We don't need security. People of Telangana will protect us'

'We don't need security. People of Telangana will protect us'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Two Congress members of Parliament from Telangana region have sent back their gunmen to the government saying the people were enough to protect them and they don't need any security.

Tatra truck deal: BEML chief quizzed by CBI

Tatra truck deal: BEML chief quizzed by CBI

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Bharat Earth Movers Limited Chairman and Managing Director V R S Natarajan on Tuesday appeared before the CBI as the agency had asked him to come for giving clarifications pertaining to procurement and supply of Tatra all-terrain trucks to the Indian Army.