News for 'Beleaguered India'

Southampton Test: England batsmen dominate on Day One

Southampton Test: England batsmen dominate on Day One

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Under-fire captain Alastair Cook at last found his form but fell for 95 as he and century-maker Gary Ballance put England in control at the end of the first day of the third Test against India on Sunday.

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Award-winning lawyer, Claire Montgomery, the Queen's Counsel, is likely to fight the Indian government's attempt to extradite him to India.

Pench National Park: A summer day in the home of Mowgli and his friends

Pench National Park: A summer day in the home of Mowgli and his friends

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Going beyond the tiger fixation at Pench National Park.

Harassed homebuyers stop paying EMIs

Harassed homebuyers stop paying EMIs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Experts say the move will make matters worse for buyers, reports Karan Choudhury.

BCCI commission to probe CSK, RR management

BCCI commission to probe CSK, RR management

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The three-member inquiry commission set up by the BCCI, to probe into the spot-fixing and betting charges during IPL 6, will now look into the roles of Gurunath Meiyappan and owners of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchises.

Raju urges airlines to utilise 'unused bilaterals'

Raju urges airlines to utilise 'unused bilaterals'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Domestic airlines may increase foreign flight frequencies

Rahul tries to infuse some new, young blood in the Upper House

Rahul tries to infuse some new, young blood in the Upper House

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In his attempt to revive a beleaguered Congress, Rahul Gandhi is trying to bring in new leadership in the form of Rajeev Gowda and BK Hari Prasad, whose names have been nominated for the Rajya Sabha, says Renu Mittal.

Amitabh Bachchan: Audiences don't like the films they're being made to see

Amitabh Bachchan: Audiences don't like the films they're being made to see

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Amitabh Bachchan talks on Piku about his children and forthcoming films.

Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to United Nations

Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to United Nations

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The daughter of Indian immigrants from Punjab, Haley was the first woman tapped by Trump for a top-level administration post during his transition to the White House.

Defiant BCCI to elect secretary, new selection panel at Wednesday's AGM

Defiant BCCI to elect secretary, new selection panel at Wednesday's AGM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

With the shadow of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha panel recommendations hanging over its head, the BCCI will be conducting its 87th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday, with election of its honorary secretary being one of the priorities on the agenda.

Bad times continue for banks; KFA brands fail to find buyers

Bad times continue for banks; KFA brands fail to find buyers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Banks put the airline's trademarks including Kingfisher logo and the once-famous tag-line 'Fly the Good Times' on the block

Good rain may push up FY14 farm GDP to 5-7%

Good rain may push up FY14 farm GDP to 5-7%

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

A five-seven per cent agriculture growth in 2013-14 would mean farming might exceed the 12th Five-Year Plan annual growth target of four per cent, if the trend continues.

Sports Shorts: FC Goa edge out Kerala Blasters

Sports Shorts: FC Goa edge out Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

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

'Hardest decision we have taken': Kunal Bahl on Snapdeal layoffs

'Hardest decision we have taken': Kunal Bahl on Snapdeal layoffs

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

According to sources, employees from marketing, ad-tech, category, digital marketing, engineering team, catalogues, have all been asked to leave.

Mallya ready to smoke the peace pipe with banks

Mallya ready to smoke the peace pipe with banks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Kingfisher Airlines owed Indian banks Rs 7,000 crore as of January.

Sexual harassment case: Justice Ganguly quits law university

Sexual harassment case: Justice Ganguly quits law university

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

Beleaguered West Bengal Human Rights Commission chairman Justice (retd) Ashok Kumar Ganguly on Friday resigned from the post of honorary professor of the National University of Juridical Sciences, a student of which had made allegations of sexual harassment against him.

Mallya case: ED to attach fresh assets

Mallya case: ED to attach fresh assets

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The next edition of attachments will be carried out under sections of the Criminal Procedure Code

'I would back MS as captain... he is best suited to handle most situations'

'I would back MS as captain... he is best suited to handle most situations'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni has found backing from former Australia cricketer Mike Hussey, who says the Indian captain was the most suitable to lead the team as he still has a lot of fire in his batting.

The Facebook Menace

The Facebook Menace

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'We must all commit to sharing less nonsense and quarrelling less on social media.' 'We could use that time instead to meeting and speaking to our friends and family instead of 'liking' their posts.' 'Zuckerberg will be the poorer for that, but our lives will be so much richer,' says Rahul Jacob.

MFs have high exposure to Zee group cos, hit hard by stock crash

MFs have high exposure to Zee group cos, hit hard by stock crash

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Debt funds have exposure of nearly Rs 8,000 crore to Zee group papers. Aditya Birla MF, HDFC MF, Franklin Templeton MF, and ICICI Prudential MF have the highest exposure, reports Samie Modak.

The shock of denied parenthood

The shock of denied parenthood

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

'The inability to have children with the person you love is a foundational shock of being gay,' says Vikram Johri. 'Karan Johar's becoming a parent through surrogacy focuses attention on exactly the demographic that India's divisive Surrogacy Regulation Bill targets.'

UBI blames Infy tool for failing to detect NPAs

UBI blames Infy tool for failing to detect NPAs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Software firm dismisses charge, says Finacle has proven ability.

ED issues fresh summons to Vijay Mallya

ED issues fresh summons to Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

ED had earlier issued summons to Mallya for "personal appearance" on March 18 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Mallya files plaint against newspaper for 'fabricated' interview

Mallya files plaint against newspaper for 'fabricated' interview

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Mallya, who is mired in a huge controversy for leaving India on March 2 in the middle of a massive loan default probe, was quoted as having said in an email interview to the Sunday Guardian published on March 13 that time was not 'right' to return to the country.

As FinMin stepped back, loans to Mallya surged ahead

As FinMin stepped back, loans to Mallya surged ahead

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

In 2010, ministry told its officers nominated on PSB boards to stay away from big-loan panels; central bank followed suit.

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'Very few are lionised like Dhoni anywhere in the world, perhaps not even Messi,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Why a future war with Pakistan is certain

Why a future war with Pakistan is certain

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'As India progresses and takes an increasingly hardline approach to Pakistani hostility, the young and restless population of Pakistan, sooner than later, will demand 'Gazwa e Hind' (conquest of India),' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Diageo to 'review' Tribunal order, says $40mn paid to Mallya

Diageo to 'review' Tribunal order, says $40mn paid to Mallya

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

As part of their deal Diageo agreed to pay Mallya, $75 million for stepping down as chairman of United Spirits and for entering into a non-compete pact

You can't disrespect Dhoni and his achievements: Raina

You can't disrespect Dhoni and his achievements: Raina

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Suresh Raina has come out in full support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

'Dhoni still the best bet for captaincy in ODIs and T20s'

'Dhoni still the best bet for captaincy in ODIs and T20s'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

India's One-day captain has received solid backing from former players to continue leading the team.

Arvind Subramanian: 'India doesn't have this ability to project power like China'

Arvind Subramanian: 'India doesn't have this ability to project power like China'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Arvind Subramanian talks about US and China's power play and where India figures in these dynamics.

Chennai Test: Ali, Root guide England to 284/4 on Day 1

Chennai Test: Ali, Root guide England to 284/4 on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Moeen's 120-run knock was the highlight of the opening day's play as England, having already conceded the five-match series following three successive defeats, recovered to reach 284 for four at stumps after losing two wickets quickly in the first session.

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

ED to ask depositories to freeze shares owned by Vijay Mallya

ED to ask depositories to freeze shares owned by Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The enforcement agency is looking to ensure that no big deals or transactions, such as the one Mallya struck with Diageo for Rs 500 crore, take place.

SpiceJet likely to lay off 1,000 employees

SpiceJet likely to lay off 1,000 employees

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Last week, the carrier had asked about 60 pilots who had resigned to leave after serving only half the six-month notice period.

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

More than half of Mallya's total package for 2015 has been paid by Mendocino Brewing Company for 'promoting' the company's beer brands

Just what the doctor ordered

Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'Indian doctors have also been wary of patients learning about drugs and brand names.' 'Probably harking back to the Brahmanical tradition of preserving information and knowledge from getting polluted by the lower classes,' says Ambi Parameswaran.

Rahul @ FTII: Let down by the dialogue writer

Rahul @ FTII: Let down by the dialogue writer

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Congress sent in Rahul Gandhi to play Aamir Khan at the FTII, but it turned out that he played Imran Khan instead, says Malavika Sangghvi.

Time running out for under-fire Harbhajan after Galle failure

Time running out for under-fire Harbhajan after Galle failure

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

As the beleaguered Indian cricket team start picking up pieces after a forgettable first Test, the spotlight is firmly fixed on team's senior-most pro Harbhajan Singh whose unimpressive show in the 63-run defeat has raised question marks about his future.

BCCI to hold SGM on Friday, discuss compliance with Lodha reform

BCCI to hold SGM on Friday, discuss compliance with Lodha reform

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Pushed into a corner by the Supreme Court after failing to comply with the Justice R M Lodha Panel recommendations, the beleaguered Board of Control for Cricket in India appears to have been left with no option but to adopt them in totality at its Special General Meeting in Mumbai on Friday.