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Air India, Indigo flights in near-miss over West Bengal

Air India, Indigo flights in near-miss over West Bengal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

An Indigo flight from Bagdogra came close to a descending Air India plane over Bagdogra in West Bengal on Friday afternoon, raising the spectre of a collision and giving scare to about 250 passengers on board the two aircraft.

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Meanwhile, India has cancelled all visas issued to foreign nationals coming from China as it stepped up efforts to combat the spread of novel coronavirus after 150 passengers were identified with symptoms of the deadly virus and sent to isolation units.

How to calculate mutual funds' costs

How to calculate mutual funds' costs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Mutual funds entails several costs, payable at different stages.

Venkatesh Prasad joins list of applicants for India Head Coach

Venkatesh Prasad joins list of applicants for India Head Coach

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Prasad, who played 33 Tests and 162 ODIs for India, is set to finish his three-year term as the junior India chief selector in September this year.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

New Indian coach to have tenure till 2019 World Cup: BCCI

New Indian coach to have tenure till 2019 World Cup: BCCI

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting president C.K. Khanna on Wednesday said that the new coach for the Indian cricket team, whose tenure will be fixed at least till 2019 World Cup, will be announced before the Sri Lankan tour.

Department of Atomic Energy Fellowships

Department of Atomic Energy Fellowships

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

The Department of Atomic Energy's Board for Research in Nuclear Sciences invites applications for its prestigious scheme.

Why Corporate Social Responsibility is the future for brands

Why Corporate Social Responsibility is the future for brands

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

More and more CSR is being defined by how a company runs its operations and makes its profits; and just firms donating money to charities.

Dravid wants to find good bowlers as India 'A' coach

Dravid wants to find good bowlers as India 'A' coach

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Rahul Dravid said he was looking forward to coaching the India 'A' team.

Antony in LS: India won't cede any part to China

Antony in LS: India won't cede any part to China

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Rubbishing reports that China has occupied Indian territory in Ladakh, Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday asserted that there is no question of ceding any part of the country and all steps are being taken to safeguard national security.

Gujarat on alert as Cyclone Nilofar heads towards west coast

Gujarat on alert as Cyclone Nilofar heads towards west coast

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Gujarat state administration is preparing to face 'Cyclone Nilofar', which has developed in the Arabian Sea and is likely to move towards the state's coast, Gujarat meteorological department said.

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Ajay Banga is one of the nine members of the Commission on Enhancing National Cyber Security.

12 CBFC members resign citing government interference

12 CBFC members resign citing government interference

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification have sent their resignation letters to the Information and Broadcasting Minister on Saturday alleging interference from the Information and Broadcasting ministry.

When Nature Challenges A CM

When Nature Challenges A CM

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The chief minister still has time to repair the damage but he will have to act all-round, both at the government and party levels, suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

Let's give Dhoni time and respect, says Ganguly

Let's give Dhoni time and respect, says Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday demanded respect for beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying he has an astonishing record as captain in One-Day Internationals and needs to be given all the time in the world to take a decision.

'All that happened about a year ago': Mazumdar-Shaw on Infy 'rift'

'All that happened about a year ago': Mazumdar-Shaw on Infy 'rift'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Refutes claims of differences between board, founders and Sikka; board needs to do better scrutiny, says Mohandas Pai.

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Why self-audit by NSE, why weren't charges probed under your supervision, ministry asks regulator.

What our defence chiefs need to do quickly

What our defence chiefs need to do quickly

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'Amid the frequent cries that the defence budget falls short of what is needed, we tend to ignore the reality that any enhancement in the allocation is just not possible, and the armed forces have no option but to operate within this constraint.' 'So, unless deadwood -- especially manpower -- is identified and eliminated, we simply cannot have a modern military of the type that India needs,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The apex health research body on Tuesday validated the 1,000th testing laboratory, ramping up the capacity for detection of COVID-19 in the country. Currently, three lakh samples can be tested per day, an official said.

Search on for new wholetime member at Sebi

Search on for new wholetime member at Sebi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Likely to select from 3 shortlisted; follows Sanjeev Kaushik's refusal to take the job if made to retire from IAS

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Strengthening of rules governing insider trading is among the key proposals in the agenda set by Sebi for 2018-19, along with making improvement to the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations (PIT) and Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices regulations.

NSE takes lead in stirring inactive stocks

NSE takes lead in stirring inactive stocks

Rediff.com24 May 2010

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Conflict of Interest is big concern: Ganguly

Conflict of Interest is big concern: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Ganguly himself faced the heat after allegations of conflict of interest were levelled against him for his dual role as the president of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and mentor of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals.

The MYSTERY over NSE's Feb 24 'tech glitch'

The MYSTERY over NSE's Feb 24 'tech glitch'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

It is mystifying how the NSE, a near-monopoly, gets protection, as the February 24 episode shows, when it is competition and accountability that should be the regulatory objective, says Debashis Basu.

Sebi panel to rewrite Takeover Code

Sebi panel to rewrite Takeover Code

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

India's merger and acquisition rules are all set for a makeover, with a panel set up by the market regulator virtually rewriting the Takeover Code. The new rules, experts said, were likely to make M&As expensive, while offering better terms to minority shareholders.

Coach Shastri wants Tendulkar as consultant but...

Coach Shastri wants Tendulkar as consultant but...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

India head coach Ravi Shastri wants batting great Sachin Tendulkar to work with the national team as a consultant, provided it is not a case of conflict of interest.

IPL GC to discuss Gavaskar's role in Kochi

IPL GC to discuss Gavaskar's role in Kochi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India says it was not aware of the Kochi consortium's 'links' with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who was a member of the Indian Premier League's Governing Council before being ousted a few weeks ago. However, Gavaskar's alleged involvement in the whole process may just include another item in the agenda of the IPL Governing Council when it meets on Thursday in Nagpur to decide the Kochi team's fate.

When NSE faltered, why it was 'business as usual' at BSE

When NSE faltered, why it was 'business as usual' at BSE

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO of BSE, says it is prudent for investors to deal with more than one exchange as a risk management strategy.

'Maximum utterance, minimum governance'

'Maximum utterance, minimum governance'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

'A foot-in-mouth disorder seems to grip the government, and is growing chronic by the day,' says Sunil Sethi.

Xi and China are testing Modi

Xi and China are testing Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

'The intrusion in Chumar, during and beyond the Chinese president's visit, is unprecedented and has qualitatively changed the tone of the India-China relationship,' says Jayadeva Ranade, a member of the National Security Advisory Board.

Infosys rebuts Murthy over pay hike for COO

Infosys rebuts Murthy over pay hike for COO

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'Pravin Rao's commitment and contribution to the company has been immense, and his partnership over the past three years has been critical to the successes and growth of our company,' said Vishal Sikka, chief executive officer at Infosys.

Bharat Patel named advisor to Chirayu Amin

Bharat Patel named advisor to Chirayu Amin

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Former Proctor & Gamble chairman Bharat Patel will join the Indian Premier League as an advisor to interim chairman Chirayu Amin, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Tuesday.

What a career Anil Kumble has had!

What a career Anil Kumble has had!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

132 Tests. 271 ODIs. 619 Test wickets. 337 ODI wickets.

India must engage, not confront, China

India must engage, not confront, China

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'Our equations with China require engagement and not confrontation; its interfaces with Pakistan and with some other South Asian neighbours also add to the complexities,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Investor protection tops Sebi agenda

Investor protection tops Sebi agenda

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

The market regulator is mulling safeguards relating to power of attorney.

Sebi expands scope of brokers' agents

Sebi expands scope of brokers' agents

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

The regulator has decided to allow registered brokers (including trading members) of stock exchanges to provide security market access to their clients through authorised persons. The regulation follows the recommendations made by the Secondary Market Advisory Committee of Sebi and discussions with the stock exchanges.

Independent directors feel the heat as frauds take centre stage

Independent directors feel the heat as frauds take centre stage

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

More than 1,000 independent directors have quit since January 2017; more could be on their way out

Conflict case: 'Laxman, Ganguly can't have dual roles'

Conflict case: 'Laxman, Ganguly can't have dual roles'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The Ethics Officer has ruled that the former India players have to choose between CAC, IPL jobs

The man behind the takeover code

The man behind the takeover code

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Sebi's go-to consultant for legal issues works a 16-hour day but yearns to play with his two-year-old grandson.

Head of Cricket Dravid to take charge at NCA on July 1

Head of Cricket Dravid to take charge at NCA on July 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Former India captain Rahul Dravid will move to a bigger cricketing role when he takes charge of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore on a two-year contract.