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Embraer bets on Indian business jet market

Embraer bets on Indian business jet market

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Over the next two years, Embraer will be delivering 20 of its business aircraft. As of now, the aircraft manufacturer has three aircraft in the country.

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The World Cup began with 32 teams competing in a group stage, with teams divided into eight groups of four.

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Tennis ace Rohan Bopanna, hockey great P R Sreejesh and table tennis legend Sharath Kamal, are gearing up for one last hurrah at the Asian Games, starting in Hangzhou, from September 23.

Has India's 'Bad Bank' Worked Or Not?

Has India's 'Bad Bank' Worked Or Not?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The target was for banks to sell Rs 2 trillion worth of non-performing assets to NARCL, the so-called 'bad bank, by 2021-2022. Only 10 per cent of this has been executed.

Betting: Rs 10,000 crore riding on the World Cup!

Betting: Rs 10,000 crore riding on the World Cup!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

With the cricket World Cup mood building up, bookies and punters across India have taken their positions. Sources involved in betting, who did not want to be identified, fearing police action, estimate a turnover of about Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion).

Betting trail always leads to India: Imran

Betting trail always leads to India: Imran

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Pakistan's former captain, Imran Khan fears that the menace of spot-fixing in cricket could be a much more malignant problem then it is being perceived to be after the allegations and suspension of three Pakistani players in England.

Clamour grows for legalised betting in India

Clamour grows for legalised betting in India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The Pakistan spot-fixing scandal has once again shone the spotlight on illegal betting in the sub-continent and reopened the debate on the legalisation of gambling in India.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.

'Legalising betting won't stop cricket corruption'

'Legalising betting won't stop cricket corruption'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Legalising betting cannot stop corruption in cricket, feels former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja, who says there is very little that can be done if an individual 'is ready to do something'.

Blind Review: Sonam's Digital Debut Is A Damp Squib

Blind Review: Sonam's Digital Debut Is A Damp Squib

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Blind's drab narrative has no place for emotions or edge. Its prolonged cat-and-mouse game goes on and on till it arrives at its (literally) eye-popping conclusion, notes Sukanya Verma.

FMCG firms betting big on soaps

FMCG firms betting big on soaps

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

After shampoos and oral care, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are betting big on soaps this year.

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

R Praggnanandhaa's ability to defend seamlessly in pressure situations and the deductive mind to quickly gauge his opponent's weakness is the hallmark of a world class player, national coach GM M Shyam Sundar said on Tuesday.

Nutanix bets big on govt clients, defence projects after Nasdaq debut

Nutanix bets big on govt clients, defence projects after Nasdaq debut

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

In India, the company serves customers such as stock exchanges, brokers, non-banking financial companies, financial services and insurance, IT and IT-enabled services.

Betting big: 10 casino companies set to roll in cash

Betting big: 10 casino companies set to roll in cash

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Let's take a look at some casino companies that are projected to witness huge growth.

Betting rampant on Modi-backed online portal

Betting rampant on Modi-backed online portal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Punters have been given the opportunity to bet online on the semi-finals being played at Mumbai on a website owned by IPL's official digital media parter Global Cricket Ventures.

Plea in Delhi HC seeks recall of currency over Rs 100, curbing cash deals over Rs 10K

Plea in Delhi HC seeks recall of currency over Rs 100, curbing cash deals over Rs 10K

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the Centre and the Delhi government to present their stand on a plea seeking recall of all currency notes above Rs 100, restricting cash transactions above Rs 10,000 and linking assets worth more than Rs 50,000 with Aadhaar to check corruption.

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan and the driving force behind the nation's 'Green Revolution,' passed away in Chennai on Thursday.

'Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching Modi's visit'

'Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching Modi's visit'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Research Fellow and Director at Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia Aparna Pande, said that Beijing and Moscow will be keenly watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States.

Lodha panel suggests bar on ministers in BCCI, legalising betting

Lodha panel suggests bar on ministers in BCCI, legalising betting

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee on Monday recommended sweeping reforms for the controversy-ridden Board of Control for Cricket in India, suggesting a bar on ministers from occupying positions, putting a cap on the age and tenure of the office-bearers and legalising betting.

Statutory Warning: Never bet on India

Statutory Warning: Never bet on India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

They say cricket is a mind game, well I don't know about that but it most definitely is mind boggling game when so much happens in a span of hundred overs.

What Are PhonePe's Expansion Plans?

What Are PhonePe's Expansion Plans?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

'We want to achieve overall profitability, and then we would go for an IPO.'

Pooja Hedge's Sweet Traditional Moments

Pooja Hedge's Sweet Traditional Moments

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Vote for your favourite look.

Richard Branson to take off in drag to fulfil F1 bet

Richard Branson to take off in drag to fulfil F1 bet

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Richard Branson will take to the skies as an airline stewardess on a charity flight next month to finally fulfil a bet with aviation rival Tony Fernandes over the fortunes of their teams in the 2010 Formula One season.

Why's There Turmoil In The Start-Up World?

Why's There Turmoil In The Start-Up World?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The turmoil, if you read the headlines, is about the so-called funding winter. Deep down, though, the question is one of the common direction in which founders and investors need to pull, points out Suveen Sinha.

Interest rates: Higher inflation, oil price to keep RBI on hold

Interest rates: Higher inflation, oil price to keep RBI on hold

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The rise in consumer price index (CPI) inflation could see the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in an extended pause mode as regards interest rates, and in turn, keep the market rally in check, believe analysts. Signs of inflation cooling off in the US, however, is likely to provide some cushion as the expectations of a change in stance by the US Fed as regards interest rates is likely to aid sentiment. Back home, CPI inflation surged for the first time in five months to 4.81 per cent in June 2023, and was higher than the street's expectations of 4.58 per cent.

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

US-based Blackstone has bought malls such as AlphaOne Mall in Ahmedabad, Elante Mall in Chandigarh and Treasure Island Mall in Indore.

Cricket fan loses £50,000 bet

Cricket fan loses £50,000 bet

Rediff.com26 May 2004

A man has had to remortgage his house after losing a £50,000 bet on the recent India-Pakistan cricket series.

HP bets big on mobile computing

HP bets big on mobile computing

Rediff.com23 May 2006

TN decides to again pass bill banning online rummy and send to governor

TN decides to again pass bill banning online rummy and send to governor

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday, the Tamil Nadu government decided to pass again a bill in the assembly to ban online gambling and send it to Governor R N Ravi once more for his assent.

Italian prosecutor wants dozens of tennis players probed for betting

Italian prosecutor wants dozens of tennis players probed for betting

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

More than two dozen players who feature in evidence collected from gamblers should be investigated for possible links to betting rings, an Italian prosecutor has told the BBC and BuzzFeed News.

Modi 100 pc secular and BJP's best bet: Jethmalani

Modi 100 pc secular and BJP's best bet: Jethmalani

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Describing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as being "impeccably secular, honest and fully qualified" to become the prime minister, senior lawyer and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party should announce his candidature for the top post before the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Titan bets big on sub brands

Titan bets big on sub brands

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

"Lady candidates need not apply." So read the postscript in a job notice from Telco (now Tata Motors) on a notice board in the corridors of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (now Bengaluru), in 1974. Irked, Sudha Murty, who was then pursuing her masters in computer science at the institute, wrote a postcard to JRD Tata, expressing her surprise at this gender discrimination, especially since the Tata Group were pioneers on many fronts. Shortly, Murty became the first woman on the firm's shop floor.

Meiyappan in Mumbai for police probe in betting racket

Meiyappan in Mumbai for police probe in betting racket

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Gurunath Meiyappan arrived in Mumbai late Friday evening for questioning by the Mumbai police's crime branch following allegations of his involvement in betting in the Indian Premier League. Joint-Commissioner of Police (crime) Himanshu Roy said the Chennai Super Kings owner was not detained at the Mumbai airport and would be questioned later on Friday night.

ITC AGM, Q1FY24 nos: When will the stock break out from consolidation mode?

ITC AGM, Q1FY24 nos: When will the stock break out from consolidation mode?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The "asset-right" strategy, reiterated by ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri during the company's 112th annual general meeting (AGM) on August 11, received a thumbs up from the analysts. They, however, believe that sustained earnings growth and synergies with the demerged hotel's vertical will help the stock break out from the ongoing consolidation. "The stock is expected to consolidate between Rs 420 and Rs 450 in the near future.

Saina, our best bet for Olympic medal: Natekar

Saina, our best bet for Olympic medal: Natekar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal is India's best bet to win a medal in badminton at the London Olympics but will have to work hard to overcome the domination by Chinese players, feels former great Nandu Natekar.

No irregular betting in Champions League games: UEFA

No irregular betting in Champions League games: UEFA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

UEFA has not detected any irregular betting patterns in Wednesday's Champions League matches to justify an enquiry, the European governing body said on Thursday.

Aussie retailer bets big on Indian market

Aussie retailer bets big on Indian market

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

The company, which will enter the Indian market next year, is aiming to clock a revenue of $87 million (about Rs 4,022 crore) from the country within five years from start of operations.

After cutting 6,000 jobs globally, Cisco bets big on India

After cutting 6,000 jobs globally, Cisco bets big on India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Cisco employs over 10,000 people in India.