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ASK AJIT: Stocks You Must Exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks You Must Exit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

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

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Rediff.com29 May 2020

His son Nastur Daruwalla denied the speculation on social media that his father had contracted coronavirus.

A Swayamvar With A Difference

A Swayamvar With A Difference

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Lakshmanan contracted polio when he was only three months old. 'I didn't want to go for the swayamvar, but my uncle convinced me to attend.' He sat close to the door at the swayamvar. And then, Rohini walked in. Both her legs, too, were afflicted with polio.

Holy cows, global and local

Holy cows, global and local

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Many scholars have suggested that the importance of the cow and her association with the pantheon grew with the growing influence of the cult of Krishna,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

'6 Delhi hospitals have run out of oxygen, 7 have under 5 hours left'

'6 Delhi hospitals have run out of oxygen, 7 have under 5 hours left'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Six hospitals in the national capital have exhausted their oxygen supply while seven others have less than five hours of oxygen left, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia told Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday.

Sputnik V production begins in India; 100mn jabs to be manufactured per year

Sputnik V production begins in India; 100mn jabs to be manufactured per year

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Domestic pharma major Panacea Biotec in collaboration with Russian sovereign wealth fund Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has begun the production of 'Sputnik V' COVID-19 vaccine in India, according to a joint statement issued.

Right hand inflamed, Jayalalithaa signs poll papers with thumb print

Right hand inflamed, Jayalalithaa signs poll papers with thumb print

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

A document filed by her AK Bose, the Thirupparankundram candidate, showed the Tamil Nadu chief minister's thumb impressions in the designated space for signature.

Jayalalithaa is progressing well: Tamil Nadu Guv

Jayalalithaa is progressing well: Tamil Nadu Guv

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Jaya has been hospitalised since September 22, is interacting and progressing gradually.

Security forces on alert as Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest

Security forces on alert as Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The Tamil chief minister suffered a heart attack on Sunday evening.

Vaccinate us with Covishield, not Covaxin: Delhi docs

Vaccinate us with Covishield, not Covaxin: Delhi docs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'The residents are a bit apprehensive about the lack of complete trial in case of Covaxin and might not participate in huge numbers thus defeating the purpose of vaccination. We request you to vaccinate us with Covishield which has completed all stages of trial before its roll-out'

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dr Bhabha and Dr Sarabhai didn't feel guilty for their ambitions; it was for those 'mad scientists' that India is a powerhouse -- both at the atomic level and in the vastness of space, observes Kumar Abishek.

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Sell

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Sell

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

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

Ram Charan Teja undergoes successful surgery

Ram Charan Teja undergoes successful surgery

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The Telugu superstar underwent a sinus surgery in Mumbai.

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Cosmetic experts explain how liposuction, like any other surgery, has its share of risks and side effects.

Amid COVID-19 surge, TN health secretary shunted out

Amid COVID-19 surge, TN health secretary shunted out

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

J Radhakrishnan, who was among top state officials who had a tab on the treatment of Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in 2016 at the Apollo Hospitals till her demise in December that year, has replaced her.

Chandrayaan-2 captures image of crater on Moon; ISRO names it after Sarabhai

Chandrayaan-2 captures image of crater on Moon; ISRO names it after Sarabhai

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Sarabhai Crater is around 250 to 300 kilometres east of the crater where the Apollo 17 and Luna 21 Missions had landed.

Why Fortis Healthcare has a bevy of suitors

Why Fortis Healthcare has a bevy of suitors

Rediff.com1 May 2018

With over 45 healthcare facilities and over 300 vibrant diagnostic centres, Fortis is India's second-largest hospital chain -- next only to Apollo, which has 64 hospitals with 10,000 beds. Therefore, any international or domestic hospital chain that buys Fortis will simply catapult to the numero uno position.

Sunil Mittal on what telecom sector needs to remain viable

Sunil Mittal on what telecom sector needs to remain viable

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal has expressed hope that the government and regulators will step in to ensure the sector remains a viable place for continued investments and asserted that the industry requires "long overdue" support to maintain its current 3+1 structure. In the latest annual report of Airtel, Mittal said as the sector's role in the economy becomes more pervasive, its challenges loom larger. Issues such as unsustainable pricing and low returns in a highly capital-intensive environment, coupled with legacy legal issues, "have extracted their toll", Mittal observed.

ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'

ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your stockmarket queries.

Jayalalithaa making gradual progress, will require longer hospitalisation

Jayalalithaa making gradual progress, will require longer hospitalisation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Jayalalithaa was admitted to Apollo Hospital on September 22.

Where were you when Apollo 11 landed on the moon?

Where were you when Apollo 11 landed on the moon?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

What were you doing when Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin touched down on the Sea of Tranquility abroad the lunar module Eagle? How did you hear about it, and what did you think when you first heard that man now owned the moon?

'My deivam has to come home'

'My deivam has to come home'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

As doctors treat Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, a different daily drama takes place outside the Apollo Hospitals gates.

Tremendous improvement in Jaya's condition, may soon be discharged

Tremendous improvement in Jaya's condition, may soon be discharged

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The team of doctors treating the Tamil Nadu chief minister at Apollo expect her condition to improve further by Sunday and thereafter will discharge her.

Rising fuel prices may hit BPCL's divestment plan

Rising fuel prices may hit BPCL's divestment plan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The divestment of Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) may hit a fuel price hurdle, according to officials dealing with the matter. They pointed out that the inconspicuous administered price regime could hamper the prospects for potential buyers of BPCL. A senior oil ministry official said public-sector oil-marketing companies (OMCs) take a hit when they sell petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), three of the most popular petroleum products in the country.

Despite Jammu attack India set to relax drone policy

Despite Jammu attack India set to relax drone policy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

While there were concerns about the security aspect of drones, top government officials were of the view that restricting the drone industry would stifle a sunrise sector which holds significant promise for future, reports Arindam Majumder.

ICU beds for Covid patients full in 14 private hospitals in Delhi

ICU beds for Covid patients full in 14 private hospitals in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Of the 787 ICU beds with ventilators in government-run and private hospitals, 278 were already occupied by 6 pm on Tuesday, according to the city government's "Delhi Corona" application.

Jaya remains critical; hospital rejects reports of her death

Jaya remains critical; hospital rejects reports of her death

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'Some TV channels are wrongly reporting that the Honourable CM is no more. It is totally baseless and false,' the hospital says.

Jayalalithaa completely recovered, say her doctors in Chennai

Jayalalithaa completely recovered, say her doctors in Chennai

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

"She is completely aware of what is happening. Asks and demands what she wants and I believe and everybody, even she, is looking forward when she will go home and take back the reigns," said Apollo Hospitals Chairman Pratap C Reddy.

Business travel takes off again on a wing and a prayer

Business travel takes off again on a wing and a prayer

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Business executives are finally dusting off their long-unused suitcases to resume travel, thanks to a good vaccination rate, a drop in fresh cases, and an easing of travel restrictions. It comes as a huge relief for the ravaged aviation, travel and hospitality sectors. "We are witnessing a 40 per cent recovery on pre-covid volumes from our business travellers, signalling the return of corporate confidence in air travel," said Indiver Rastogi, president & group head, Global Business Travel, Thomas Cook (India) & SOTC.

Lunar missions that failed in last 60 yrs

Lunar missions that failed in last 60 yrs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Of the 109 lunar missions during the period, 61 were successful and 48 had failed, it stated.

2nd largest investment by a PE player in India

2nd largest investment by a PE player in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Through a series of structured investments -- in the form of convertible debt and equity -- Apollo will take exposure to Welspun's holding company and its steel and infrastructure subsidiaries.

For Amma's recovery, supporter holds Rs 35 lakh yagna

For Amma's recovery, supporter holds Rs 35 lakh yagna

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The yagna was organised by lawmaker R Vetrivel, a Jayalalithaa loyalist who has spent a fortune on prayers for his unwell leader.

ASK AJIT: 'I am new to trading, need your advice'

ASK AJIT: 'I am new to trading, need your advice'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

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

Jayalalithaa's health continues to improve, under close observation: Hospital

Jayalalithaa's health continues to improve, under close observation: Hospital

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Jayalalithaa was admitted to the Apollo hospital in Chennai due to fever.

BPCL to sell Numaligarh refinery stake for Rs 9,876 cr

BPCL to sell Numaligarh refinery stake for Rs 9,876 cr

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Privatisation-bound Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Monday said it will exit Numaligarh refinery in Assam by selling its entire stake to a consortium of Oil India Ltd and Engineers India Ltd for Rs 9,876 crore. The sale of Numaligarh Refinery Ltd clears the way for privatisation of India's second-largest fuel retailer. In keeping with the Assam Peace Accord, the government had decided to keep Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) in the public sector. As part of this, BPCL was to sell its entire 61.65 per cent stake to state-owned firms.

TN CM Jayalalithaa hospitalised, under observation

TN CM Jayalalithaa hospitalised, under observation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who was admitted to a hospital in Chennai late Thursday night due to fever, is recovering and continues to be under observation.

Covid-19 pandemic: PEs pour $584 million into healthcare in 2021

Covid-19 pandemic: PEs pour $584 million into healthcare in 2021

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Sensing a huge opportunity in the healthcare sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath, private equity (PE) players are upping their investments in the space. According to data from research platform VCCEdge, the PEs have together invested a staggering $583.82 million in the first five months of 2021 in five deals, which is the highest investment in the sector in the last five calendar years - from 2016 to 2020. The second highest investment in the sector took place in 2017, when PEs invested $503 million in 18 deals, with an average deal size of $29. 9 million.

Zee: Whose company is it anyway?

Zee: Whose company is it anyway?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Zee saga will see a long-drawn-out court battle before shareholders get any chance to vote on any proposal by the management or Invesco, says Prosenjit Datta.

Factors that will decide how markets fare this week

Factors that will decide how markets fare this week

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

RBI policy, macro data, company earnings to decide market course this week: Experts

Wage revision clause in settlement proposal worries BPCL employees

Wage revision clause in settlement proposal worries BPCL employees

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

With the privatisation of BPCL appearing inevitable, there are worries that the new promoter would soon move to lower wages.