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'Apollo is good long term hold'

'Apollo is good long term hold'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

Investing is not a zero sum game.You can buy stocks that go up 10 fold even from these levels

Superstar Rajinikanth discharged from hospital

Superstar Rajinikanth discharged from hospital

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The 70-year-old actor was admitted to the hospital on December 25 with severe hypertension and exhaustion.

Serum Institute seeks nod to manufacture Sputnik V vaccine

Serum Institute seeks nod to manufacture Sputnik V vaccine

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is currently being manufactured in India by Dr Reddy's Laboratories.

NY resolution: Is health your top priority?

NY resolution: Is health your top priority?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Work will never end, but one day our life will.

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The reason why Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel was his love for Mumbai and India. For him, the 'why' was so powerful that it urged him to stake his reputation, withstand all scepticism, and invest a very large sum of resources to create the iconic hotel.

States rope in pvt hospitals to fight coronavirus

States rope in pvt hospitals to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In the past one week alone, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh have issued orders to take over private hospitals in some districts. Sohini Das, Vinay Umarji and Gireesh Babu report.

Netherlands is now India's 5th-largest export destination

Netherlands is now India's 5th-largest export destination

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Netherlands has emerged as India's fifth-largest export destination in 2021-22 (FY22), jumping from its 10th position a year ago. Exports to the fifth-largest economy in the European Union (EU) bolted 94 per cent to $12.5 billion in the financial year ended March 31. In FY22, the Netherlands surpassed Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, Germany, and Nepal to become India's largest export destination in the EU. Germany, which was earlier India's top European export destination (eighth position), has now dropped two ranks to 10th place.

Govt permits 100% FDI in oil PSUs approved for divestment

Govt permits 100% FDI in oil PSUs approved for divestment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The government on Thursday permitted 100 per cent foreign investment under the automatic route in oil and gas PSUs which have received in-principle approval for strategic divestment. The move would facilitate privatisation of India's second biggest oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL). The government is privatising BPCL and selling its entire 52.98 per cent stake in the company.

Stocks You Must AVOID or EXIT

Stocks You Must AVOID or EXIT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Omicron study: Sputnik V and Light booster effective

Omicron study: Sputnik V and Light booster effective

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine and its one-shot version Sputnik Light booster demonstrates high virus-neutralising activity (VNA) against the highly-contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19, providing a strong defence against severe disease and hospitalisation, according to a study.

Russia's Ukraine War May Impact ISRO

Russia's Ukraine War May Impact ISRO

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Lack of access to the cosmonaut training programmes would also be a hindrance for ISRO's planned manned missions, explains Devangshu Datta.

Experts for Covid test, restoring mask rule to check virus spread in Delhi

Experts for Covid test, restoring mask rule to check virus spread in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

The COVID-19 positivity rate in the national capital has jumped from 0.5 per cent to 5.33 per cent in two weeks.

Cong's Vasanthakumar first MP to die of COVID-19

Cong's Vasanthakumar first MP to die of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The 70-year old first time MP, who was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals on August 10 after he tested positive for coronavirus, succumbed to the illness, a party spokesperson said.

Jayalalithaa shifted to private room; AIADMK cadre celebrate

Jayalalithaa shifted to private room; AIADMK cadre celebrate

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was on Saturday shifted to a private room in a ward of Apollo Hospital in Chennai after she was admitted in the critical care unit on September 22.

Jayalalithaa didn't suffer trauma, reveals 19-page death report

Jayalalithaa didn't suffer trauma, reveals 19-page death report

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday said Apollo Hospitals and AIIMS reports on the treatment given to late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has clearly suggested that she passed away on December 5 after a massive cardiac arrest.

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Jayalalithaa was the third chief minister in Tamil Nadu to die in office, after her mentor M G Ramachandran (1987) and before that his mentor C N Annadurai (1969). The state government should have evolved protocols for the medical care of the incumbent, and institutional memory should have guided the government and officials in the matter, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Serum Institute gets DGCI nod to manufacture Sputnik V in India

Serum Institute gets DGCI nod to manufacture Sputnik V in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted permission to the Serum Institute of India (SII) to manufacture the Sputnik COVID-19 vaccine in India for examination, test and analysis with certain conditions, official sources said.

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Exit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Have you travelled to the navel of the earth?

Have you travelled to the navel of the earth?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Arundhuti Dasgupta finds herself surrounded by Greek legends and fables in the mythical centre of the world.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Made in India Sputnik V to be available during Sept-Oct: Dr Reddy's

Made in India Sputnik V to be available during Sept-Oct: Dr Reddy's

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd expects the locally manufactured Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V to be available from September-October period, a senior official of the city-based drug maker said.

Global oil majors may be joining race for BPCL

Global oil majors may be joining race for BPCL

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Global oil majors may be teaming up with investment funds that are already in the race to acquire Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), a document detailing steps needed to complete India's biggest privatisation showed. Billionaire Anil Agarwal's Vedanta group as well as two US funds -- Apollo Global and I Squared Capital - had last year submitted initial bids to buyout the government's entire 52.98 per cent stake in India's third-biggest oil refiner and second-largest fuel retailer. Detailing the 'Next Step', the 'Brief Note on BPCL Disinvestment' said Transaction Advisor and Asset Valuer are to submit an inception report, bidders have to complete due diligence of the company and sale purchase agreement has to be finalised.

100% FDI in PSU refiners gets nod; to aid BPCL sale

100% FDI in PSU refiners gets nod; to aid BPCL sale

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in public sector refiners, expanding the scope for FDI in the privatisation of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL). The approval by the Cabinet will enable the sale of the government's 52.98 per cent stake in BPCL to a foreign buyer, and, at the same time, will open the door for FDI in other public sector companies in the oil sector put up for privatisation.

First Moon image captured by Chandrayaan-2 released

First Moon image captured by Chandrayaan-2 released

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The picture of Moon was taken by Chandrayaan-2's LI4 Camera from an altitude of about 2,650 km from the lunar surface.

Leaders, public pay homage to deceased LS MP Vasanthakumar

Leaders, public pay homage to deceased LS MP Vasanthakumar

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The 70-year old first time MP, and working president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, who was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on August 10 after he tested positive for coronavirus, succumbed to the illness on Friday.

Uday Kotak's FAVOURITE Gujarati Dish

Uday Kotak's FAVOURITE Gujarati Dish

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'They say our mothers lay the early foundation on which we build our dreams and lives. This holds true for me.' Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Uday Kotak tells us about his mom's wonderful cooking.

5 most recommended tyres for your favourite cars

5 most recommended tyres for your favourite cars

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

When it comes to the replacement of old tyres with new ones, car owners are in a catch-22 situation, wondering about the tyre brand, price and most importantly, tyre warranty.

Budget 2021: Sharper focus on health care likely

Budget 2021: Sharper focus on health care likely

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

CII has also called for tax incentives for new health care projects and import duty relief for lifesaving equipment.

LS Dy Speaker M Thambidurai hospitalised for chest pain

LS Dy Speaker M Thambidurai hospitalised for chest pain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Thambidurai, 71, was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals on Tuesday and underwent an angiogram, they said without divulging any further details.

BlackBerry Curve 9360: The expensive Apollo has landed

BlackBerry Curve 9360: The expensive Apollo has landed

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Straightaway, the Curve 9360 impresses with its extremely sleek form factor and the new OS7, which offers some features and performance updates. However, visually, there is really no difference between the OS6 and the OS7.

Why BPCL divestment is on the slow track

Why BPCL divestment is on the slow track

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

In December 2019, the India arm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu surprised many with its ultra-competitive bid to become the transaction advisor for the country's largest strategic divestment in Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL). The multinational major quoted just Rs 1; the second-highest bidder, SBI Caps, reportedly quoted Rs 15-17 crore. For Deloitte, the motivation was to bag a prestigious deal adding a national energy company to its portfolio. No doubt, it expected BPCL to go to a marquee buyer in quick time.

A national park on Moon?

A national park on Moon?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

A new bill introduced into the US Congress would create the Apollo Lunar Landing Sites National Historical Park on the Moon.

Media & entertainment space gets new PE fund

Media & entertainment space gets new PE fund

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

In what is amongst the first focused fund in the space, India Media Entertainment Fund (IMEF) is raising Rs 500 crore, which will provide both equity as well as instruments like non-convertible debentures (NCD) to companies in the content, distribution platform and services areas. The private equity fund has appointed a high-profile advisory body which includes ad guru Prahlad Kakkar, managing director of Red Chillies Entertainment and cricket team KKR Sports, actress and entrepreneur Raadhika Sarathkumar, who has starred in Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films and runs Radaan Mediaworks. It also includes Ramnath Pradeep, former chairman and managing director of Corporation Bank, and Rajesh Gupta, senior partner of law firm SNG Partners.

Sputnik vaccine shows 92% efficacy

Sputnik vaccine shows 92% efficacy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'A good 30 per cent of people will still get infected after getting the Covishield vaccine.'

Jaya interacting, progressing gradually: Hospital

Jaya interacting, progressing gradually: Hospital

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The hospital said she 'continues to be under treatment and observation for all vital parameters, respiratory support and passive physiotherapy'.

Doctors advise caution as Covid positivity rate rises

Doctors advise caution as Covid positivity rate rises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

People must be vigilant, follow all safety norms and not let a sense of complacency set in, several doctors said a day after the positivity rate in the city was --- the highest in two months.

Falling profits, but CEOs rake in moolah

Falling profits, but CEOs rake in moolah

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

27 large listed firms give double-digit hikes to top executives despite a decline in net profit.

India's Covid tally goes past 69 lakh with 70,496 infections

India's Covid tally goes past 69 lakh with 70,496 infections

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Active cases of infection fell below 9 lakh after a month comprising 12.94 per cent of the total caseload

Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on moon, dies

Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on moon, dies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Cernan, a captain in the United States Navy, left his mark on the history of exploration by flying three times in space, twice to the moon.