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DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

MAG was constituted by Department of Electronics and IT in February 2014.

Warring sibling promoters put Hikal's future at stake, says InGovern

Warring sibling promoters put Hikal's future at stake, says InGovern

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The infighting between the two promoters of Hikal-Baba Kalyani and sister Sugandha Hiremath-has put the company's growth at stake, InGovern has said in a note. The corporate governance firm has called for a change in the management and an overhaul of its board to protect the interest of minority shareholders, who own almost a third of the specialty chemicals company. The Kalyani and Hiremath families are mired in a legal dispute, with the latter seeking transfer of ownership of shares held by the Kalyani group, citing nearly three-decade old family arrangement.

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Those who are returning will not be paying any fare and the government is bearing the cost of their return.

Why Govt Wants To Ban These Cough Meds

Why Govt Wants To Ban These Cough Meds

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Codeine-based formulations are under the scanner for misuse as a narcotic product.

IL&FS board faces challenges as resolution takes a Covid-19 knock

IL&FS board faces challenges as resolution takes a Covid-19 knock

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

With real estate valuations falling and other deals coming unstuck, the current management's improved target faces significant challenges.

Bankers set stiff terms for Subhiksha debt relief

Bankers set stiff terms for Subhiksha debt relief

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Want to appoint CFO, advisory board and governance committee.

Are private schools better than government schools?

Are private schools better than government schools?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

If private schools are indeed better, as Aser says, and cost a lot less than government ones, involving them in programmes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the Right to Education Act may be a good idea.

'Crisis: There is scope for India to do well'

'Crisis: There is scope for India to do well'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

Martin Feldstein, George F Baker Professor of Economics at Harvard University, speaks about the global economic situation.

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

BCCI to lock in broadcast deal by August-end before series against Australia; Afghanistan ODIs moved to January

Lt Gen A K Bhatt new DGMO, will be in charge of all army ops

Lt Gen A K Bhatt new DGMO, will be in charge of all army ops

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Bhatt, a Gorkha officer, replaces Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, who has been appointed as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Mathura-based Strike 1 Corps -- one of the three assault forces of the army -- which is mandated to cross into Pakistan in a short notice.

Want To Study Medicine, MBA Abroad?

Want To Study Medicine, MBA Abroad?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani underlines the factors you need to consider before you make the decision to study outside India.

Divorce And The Business World

Divorce And The Business World

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Being financially independent is crucial.' 'This spares women a lot of grief if the marriage, especially in large business families, breaks down.'

Every state will appoint strength and conditioning coach: Shah

Every state will appoint strength and conditioning coach: Shah

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Keeping in mind the recent spate of injuries among Indian cricketers, the BCCI has decided to ask its state units to appoint their own strength and conditioning coaches.

19 UTI investments under probe

19 UTI investments under probe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Decide on Nalini's plea in 2 weeks: HC to TN govt

Decide on Nalini's plea in 2 weeks: HC to TN govt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The Madras high court will on Thursday hear a report of the advisory board, which has called for the premature release of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassin, Nalini Sreeharan.

Criminal case filed against UP godman for kidnap

Criminal case filed against UP godman for kidnap

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

The Ghaziabad police has registered a criminal case against a self-styled godman for allegedly kidnapping a 28-year-old MBA girl.

Price Waterhouse changes top brass

Price Waterhouse changes top brass

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

As a fallout of the Satyam scam, the company's former auditors Price Waterhouse on Thursday announced a major overhaul of its top India leadership, including setting up a new advisory board and appointing a new quality assurance and risk management head.

Ranji legend Amol Muzumdar is coach of Indian women's team

Ranji legend Amol Muzumdar is coach of Indian women's team

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'This is a huge responsibility and I look forward to working closely with talented players and providing them with the right preparation and guidance to excel.'

Fireworks on D-Street: Four IPOs to raise over Rs 6,600 crore this year

Fireworks on D-Street: Four IPOs to raise over Rs 6,600 crore this year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Diwali fireworks are expected to continue on Dalal Street next week, with four companies collectively seeking to mobilise over Rs 6,600 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs). In terms of the amount raised, this is poised to be the busiest week of calendar year 2023. Tata Technologies (Tata Tech), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, could lead the charge with an IPO projected to be over Rs 2,900 crore. This will mark the first maiden share sale by a Tata Group firm in nearly two decades.

Detained Hindraf leaders to know fate on Monday

Detained Hindraf leaders to know fate on Monday

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders P Uthayakumar, V Ganabathirau, T Vasanthakumar and lawyers R Kenghadharan and M Manoharan were detained on December 13, 2007 on the grounds that they were posing a threat to national security.

Big bonanza for BCCI's office bearers

Big bonanza for BCCI's office bearers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

An office bearer of the all-powerful BCCI will now be paid a daily allowance of US$ 1000 on foreign tours and will fly first-class.

'US years away from full recovery'

'US years away from full recovery'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

A few prominent economists are still worried that a US, and thus global, recovery is years away.

India Inc may feel heat of new governance norms, higher compliance

India Inc may feel heat of new governance norms, higher compliance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India Inc is staring at significantly higher compliance and governance costs, following the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) latest tightening of disclosure norms and regulations around the filling of key positions, the materiality of information, and third-party transfers. Recently, the securities market regulator amended the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) to introduce a raft of changes that will affect how listed companies go about transparency and disclosures. The new framework will further empower public shareholders and soon move towards a 'comply or be penalised regime or comply or explain' in the case of high-value debt-listed entities.

Discount vs traditional brokers: Cost dynamics, challenges ahead

Discount vs traditional brokers: Cost dynamics, challenges ahead

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The equity cult has grown at a rapid pace in India in the last few years, with retail investors latching on to the stock markets like never before. At 126.6 million, the number of dematerialised (demat) accounts, where investors hold their securities in electronic form for trading purposes, are at record high levels. The growth rate, on an annualised basis, stood at 27 per cent in 2022-2023, up from barely 6 per cent a decade ago.

Crisis: Cooperation need of the hour, says Obama

Crisis: Cooperation need of the hour, says Obama

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Obama has been talking with the world leaders in the past few weeks in this regard, and this would be his agenda at the upcoming G-20 summit at London next month, which among others would also be attended by the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The Kalakshetra Foundation on Tuesday said it had constituted a committee of inquiry led by a retired judge to investigate the sexual harassment allegations made by students against an assistant professor of dance and three repertory artists. The teacher has been suspended and the services of the repertory artists have been "dispensed with" pending inquiry.

Farooq Abdullah's detention extended by 3 months

Farooq Abdullah's detention extended by 3 months

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Abdullah was among a host of leaders and activists who were detained on August 5 when the centre abrogated Article 370 and divided the state into two union territories -- Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir.

Pepsi to launch nutritious beverage

Pepsi to launch nutritious beverage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Attempting an image makeover from being calorie-rich to health-conscious, PepsiCo India is working towards launching a nutritious beverage within three years.

Shell Foundation's CSR activities in India

Shell Foundation's CSR activities in India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

India is very important for us. With its network of NGOs and the challenges of poverty reduction and clean technologies, we consider India as an important region.

Rajiv Gandhi murder convict moves SC for release

Rajiv Gandhi murder convict moves SC for release

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government on Friday on a petition filed by V Ravichandran, a convict serving life sentence in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking his premature release on the ground that he has already undergone a jail term of 14 years.

Can't detain under NSA for cow slaughter: Allahabad HC

Can't detain under NSA for cow slaughter: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the detention of three men under the stringent National Security Act for cow slaughter, saying the issue may be a matter of law and order but not public order.

Govt to review suspension of 3 drugs

Govt to review suspension of 3 drugs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Besides opposing the suspension of three medicines, the sector has also questioned the process adopted by the government.

Govt orders inspection of edtech major Byju's

Govt orders inspection of edtech major Byju's

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The corporate affairs ministry has ordered an inspection of the books of Byju's, a senior government official said on Monday amid the edtech major facing multiple headwinds, including delay in submitting financial statements and concerns over corporate governance issues. The inspection of Bengaluru-based Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, which operates under the brand Byju's, will be carried out by the ministry, which is implementing the companies law. The ministry decided to carry out the inspection after taking note of the developments, including that the company has been unable to finalise its financial statements and that its auditor has resigned, the official told PTI.

Board of Trade may meet on Oct 11 to review exports

Board of Trade may meet on Oct 11 to review exports

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

A meeting of the Board of Trade, an advisory body to the Commerce Ministry, is likely to be held on October 11, a ministry official said.

Hero BPO to train corporates

Hero BPO to train corporates

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Volcker issue: Parl stalled again

Volcker issue: Parl stalled again

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

Volcker issue: Parl stalled again

Edtech company Byju's plans asset sale to pay off $1.2 billion loan

Edtech company Byju's plans asset sale to pay off $1.2 billion loan

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Byju's, India's most-valued startup, has decided to put two of its key assets -- Epic and Great Learning -- on the block to generate $800 million-$1 billion in cash, with an aim to meet the edtech firm's various commitments, including repaying the entire $1.2 billion term loan B (TLB) within six months, according to sources. The cash-strapped company has proposed repaying $300 million of the $1.2 billion loan in the next three months, depending on whether the lenders accept Byju's amendment proposal, said the people familiar with the development. "This loan repayment proposal has been submitted to the lenders and conversations are going in the right direction," said a person in the know.