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Cognizant buys France's Equinox

Cognizant buys France's Equinox

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The company expects around $40 million annualised revenue from the acquisition but declines to share financial details of the deal.

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will overtake Bimal Jalan before completing his second term in December, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Macron promises to swim in dirty Seine river

Macron promises to swim in dirty Seine river

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Paris has been working on cleaning up the Seine so that people can swim in it again, as was the case during the 1900 Paris Olympics. But a sewer problem last summer led to the cancellation of a pre-Olympics swimming event.

Reasons why Swiss franc's loss will be gold's gain

Reasons why Swiss franc's loss will be gold's gain

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Swiss National Bank shocked the currency markets on Thursday by abolishing their currency -- franc's three year-old cap of 1.20 per euro

Macron will attend World Cup if France reach semi-finals

Macron will attend World Cup if France reach semi-finals

Rediff.com25 May 2018

"If the French team passes beyond the quarter-finals I will come and support," Macron said during a joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Can England or Netherlands spark back to life in Euro semis?

Can England or Netherlands spark back to life in Euro semis?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Stumbling England and Netherlands get shot at redemption

Invest In Stocks, Gold Or Bitcoin?

Invest In Stocks, Gold Or Bitcoin?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'We expect market consolidation and recommend buying during market dips.'

France favourites as Moscow basks in World Cup spotlight

France favourites as Moscow basks in World Cup spotlight

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

France are favourites as Moscow basked in sweltering summer sun

France to invest 2 billion euros in India

France to invest 2 billion euros in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

France on Friday announced an investment of 2 billion Euros in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited French companies to pump in money in technology in the fastest growing economy.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Passengers on dunki flight to Nicaragua paid Rs 60-80 lakh

Passengers on dunki flight to Nicaragua paid Rs 60-80 lakh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

More than 60 people from Gujarat on board the Nicaragua-bound plane, which was sent back from France over suspected human trafficking, had agreed to pay Rs 60 lakh to Rs 80 lakh to immigration agents, who promised to cross into the US illegally after reaching the Latin American country, officials said.

WC Preview: France out to end Messi's World Cup dreams

WC Preview: France out to end Messi's World Cup dreams

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

After playing the most soporific game of the World Cup so far, France will feature in a seismic last-16 clash of former champions with a resurgent Argentina on Saturday, and they will have to drastically improve if they are to stop Lionel Messi.

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story including an understanding of the duo's creative process. In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space in the series.

World's 30 biggest banks

World's 30 biggest banks

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

In the list of world's 50 biggest banks for 2012, China has six banks in top 50-the largest group from any single country, according to Global Finance.

Day after BJP's hat-trick, Sensex closes at all-time high

Day after BJP's hat-trick, Sensex closes at all-time high

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, ICICI Bank and SBI led the index with the maximum gains of 4.68 per cent and 3.99 per cent, respectively. Other major gainers were Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank. On the other hand, Wipro and Tata Motors defied the trend and traded in negative.

Why Macron Missed G20 First Session

Why Macron Missed G20 First Session

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The president of République Française needed to attend the inaugural game of the rugby World Cup at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday night.

2024 Olympics: The major security challenges for Paris

2024 Olympics: The major security challenges for Paris

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Prganisers will be on high alert to ensure the event goes off safely.

PIX: Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

PIX: Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

France began dreaming of World Cup glory after a two-decade wait after Les Bleus on Tuesday defeated Belgium to reach the final

Women's unemployment rate at 16-month low; labour participation declines

Women's unemployment rate at 16-month low; labour participation declines

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The unemployment rate for women was last this low around Diwali in 2022. The unemployment rate has dropped for women from 14.9 per cent in December 2023 to 11 per cent in January 2024, according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). It was higher in January 2023 at 13.5 per cent.

Sebi's new disclosure rules likely to affect fewer FPIs

Sebi's new disclosure rules likely to affect fewer FPIs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Only a fifth of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in breach of the market regulator-specified thresholds may need to provide enhanced disclosure on ultimate beneficiaries, thanks to exemptions being provided, according to people in the know. The ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) disclosures, for FPIs with over 50 per cent holding in a single corporate group or over Rs 25,000 crore exposure to Indian assets, will be required from February 1. But, depending on their category, FPIs will have 10-30 working days to submit these granular details.

Indian banks urge UK court to declare Mallya bankrupt

Indian banks urge UK court to declare Mallya bankrupt

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

A consortium of Indian public sector banks led by SBI sought a bankruptcy order against embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya during a high court hearing in London on Wednesday as part of efforts to recoup around 1.145 billion pounds in unpaid loans. Mallya's legal team, led by barrister Philip Marshall, argued for the bankruptcy petition to be dismissed because their client was being unfairly pursued by the banks in India and the UK on opposing grounds.

Sensex falls 440 points, Nifty tests 19,650

Sensex falls 440 points, Nifty tests 19,650

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

M&M was the biggest loser in the Sensex chart, falling 6.39 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, Nestle India, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, ITC, JSW Steel, HDFC Bank and RIL. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, L&T and Infosys were among the winners, rising up to 2.10 per cent.

'Expect formulations biz to outpace API biz'

'Expect formulations biz to outpace API biz'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

'API prices are dragging down margins and impacting our competitive ability.'

Pak money in Swiss banks higher than India's

Pak money in Swiss banks higher than India's

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

In their local currency, the total funds held by individuals and entities from Pakistan in Swiss banks stood at over 15,000 crore (Rs 150 billion) Pakistani rupees as on December 31, 2012.

Snowfall in France: Indian salt to help!

Snowfall in France: Indian salt to help!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

France wants Indian salt to help melt this season's mounting snowfall. A leading French chemical company involved in de-icing has approached Indian Salt Manufacturers' Association (Isma) for getting 250,000 tonnes.

Foreign clients move Rs 25-trillion away from Swiss banks

Foreign clients move Rs 25-trillion away from Swiss banks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

While there are no specific data for money that could be of Indians, this includes outflows to the tune of 100 billion Swiss francs that are related to fine payments in the context of declaration of untaxed money, as per a new study by PwC.

Indian money in Swiss banks falls by over 10% to Rs 12,615 cr

Indian money in Swiss banks falls by over 10% to Rs 12,615 cr

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

This is the 2nd lowest amount of funds held by Indians.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Covid is driving demand for gold loans from banks

Covid is driving demand for gold loans from banks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

For the first time, consumers, including those at the so-called bottom of the pyramid, are monetising gold by taking loans from banks, offering the yellow metal as collateral, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Louvre shut, thousands evacuated as France declares flood emergency

Louvre shut, thousands evacuated as France declares flood emergency

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The world's most visited museum, the Louvre in Paris, will remain closed on Friday as the River Seine surged to its highest level for over 30 years in the French capital following torrential rainfall.

Eurozone crisis: Germany, France call another EU summit

Eurozone crisis: Germany, France call another EU summit

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy could not resolve their differences over further boosting the European Financial Stability Facility, recapitalisation of European banks heavily exposed to sovereign debts and a partial write-down of Greek government's debts at a two-hour emergency meeting in Frankfurt on Wednesday night.

Sensex falls 132 points ahead of RBI's monetary policy decision

Sensex falls 132 points ahead of RBI's monetary policy decision

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Major laggards among Sensex constituents included Bharti Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Steel and ITC. Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, NTPC and Titan emerged as winners.

Indian money in Swiss banks dips to record low

Indian money in Swiss banks dips to record low

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Indians' money in Swiss banks has fallen to a record low level of about Rs 9,000 crore.

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits 3rd lowest level in over 30 years

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits 3rd lowest level in over 30 years

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Swiss authorities have always maintained that assets held by Indian residents in Switzerland cannot be considered as 'black money' and they actively support India in its fight against tax fraud and evasion.

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Sensex, Nifty retreat from early highs to end flat

Sensex, Nifty retreat from early highs to end flat

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Among the main gainers were Jio Financial Services which jumped 4.99 per cent, Tata Steel (2.09 per cent), Maruti Suzuki (1.87 per cent), M&M (1.31 per cent) and Infosys (1.19 per cent).

Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 74th place

Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 74th place

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The funds officially held by Indians with banks in Switzerland now accounts for only 0.07 per cent of the total funds kept by all foreign clients in the Swiss banking system.

Senegal bank on Europe stars to bolster FIFA WC crusade

Senegal bank on Europe stars to bolster FIFA WC crusade

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Senegal's best World Cup performance was its debut in 2002 when it beat defending champion France in one of the tournament's great upsets and became only the second African team after Cameroon in 1990 to reach the quarterfinals.

UK court defers Indian banks' plea to declare Mallya bankrupt

UK court defers Indian banks' plea to declare Mallya bankrupt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

In a relief to liquor baron Vijay Mallya, the high court in London has deferred hearings on a plea by the SBI-led consortium of Indian banks, seeking the indebted tycoon to be declared bankrupt to enable them recover a loan of around 1.145 billion pounds from him. Justice Michael Briggs of the insolvency division of the high court granted relief to Mallya, ruling that he should be given time till his petitions to the Supreme Court of India and his settlement proposal before the Karnataka high court be determined, allowing him time to repay his debts to the banks in full.

Indian money in Swiss banks rise to over Rs 14,000 cr!

Indian money in Swiss banks rise to over Rs 14,000 cr!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

During 2012, the Indians' money in Swiss banks had fallen by over one-third to a record low level.