News for 'Bhandari'

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times.

What went wrong with Ranbaxy

What went wrong with Ranbaxy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Yet another factory of Ranbaxy, this time in Toansa (Punjab), has been banned from selling in the United States. Once again the company faces charges of unclean manufacturing practices.

Why the number of Indian students in the US is dropping

Why the number of Indian students in the US is dropping

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Rajika Bhandari of the Institute of International Education's lead researcher and co-author of the annual Open Doors report, believes that the decline of Indian students to US for the third consecutive year, is largely due to the devaluation of the Indian rupee.

Tata, Reliance ready for mother of all battles

Tata, Reliance ready for mother of all battles

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'The competition between the two is definitely going to be of great interest to the Indian market.'

3 irresistible snacks to try in the monsoon

3 irresistible snacks to try in the monsoon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

These yummy recipes can satisfy your cravings between meals.

BJP confronts Munde sisters's 'rebellion'

BJP confronts Munde sisters's 'rebellion'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

150 BJP elected local representatives in Beed resign in protest against Pritam Munde's exclusion from the Union ministry.

The ugly spat between Vikram Bakshi and McDonald's

The ugly spat between Vikram Bakshi and McDonald's

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The war of words that has broken out between Vikram Bakshi and McDonald's Corporation is the latest in the long list of ugly spats between Indian businessmen and their overseas collaborators.

Borrowers spoilt for choice as banks cut loan rates

Borrowers spoilt for choice as banks cut loan rates

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Low home loan rates by banks could put large players in an advantageous position over smaller non-bank players, believe analysts.

NSG commando shifted to AIIMS; Vajpayee visits him

NSG commando shifted to AIIMS; Vajpayee visits him

Rediff.com5 Oct 2003

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sushma Swaraj termed reports about AIIMS refusing to admit the commando as 'unfounded'.

Delhi snatch advantage

Delhi snatch advantage

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

Amit Bhandari and Sanjay Gill claimed three wickets each to earn a slender 15-run lead for Delhi.

Delhi bowlers restrict Gujarat to 214

Delhi bowlers restrict Gujarat to 214

Rediff.com7 Nov 2004

Speedster Amit Bhandari claimed three wickets as Delhi took control of the Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat.

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

A total of 3,006 session sites across all states and union territories will be virtually connected during the launch at 10.30 am by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site.

Why India must say no to 'jugaad'

Why India must say no to 'jugaad'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

What was being hailed as innovation in Indian industry not so long ago was nothing but cutting corners and skipping processes.

AIBA approves IABF's amended constitution

AIBA approves IABF's amended constitution

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

After the lifting of suspension on Indian boxers, the barred Indian Amateur Boxing Federation has got another shot in the arm with the world body, AIBA, approving its amended constitution.

Nepal approves new map incorporating Indian territory

Nepal approves new map incorporating Indian territory

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Both India and Nepal claim Kalapani as an integral part of their territory -- India as part of Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district and Nepal as part of Dharchula district.

Bribery scandal: CBI questions Bansal's secretary

Bribery scandal: CBI questions Bansal's secretary

Rediff.com9 May 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday questioned the private secretary of Railway Minister P K Bansal in connection with the alleged Rs 10 crore bribery scandal involving Railway Board Member Mahesh Kumar and the minister's nephew V Singla.

IABF agrees to amend its constitution

IABF agrees to amend its constitution

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The suspended Indian Amateur Boxing Federation has incorporated the government guidelines on age and tenure in its amended constitution and has requested the Sports Ministry to re-recognise the body for falling in line.

Should pharma MNCs be peeved?

Should pharma MNCs be peeved?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

In spite of all their complaints, pharma MNCs have been gaining market share in India. And this growth has come largely with generics.

BJP denies ticket to Kirit Somaiya, a critic of Uddhav

BJP denies ticket to Kirit Somaiya, a critic of Uddhav

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Somaiya, an old BJP hand and one of its leading speakers on economic issues in Parliament, had been a trenchant critic of the Sena.

Why India's welfare plans are anti-poor

Why India's welfare plans are anti-poor

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

When one part of the government comes out with a serious and objective piece on how the government itself has been responsible for creating food inflation, hopefully the government is more likely to take note.

Faculty shortage worrisome at IITs

Faculty shortage worrisome at IITs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

With 2,269 vacancies, the IITs currently have one teacher for every 16 students.

Yoga fever grips China ahead of UN International Yoga Day

Yoga fever grips China ahead of UN International Yoga Day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

The celebrations in China will be second biggest in the world after India.

BJP asks Raj to quit politics and become full-time cartoonist

BJP asks Raj to quit politics and become full-time cartoonist

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray's cartoon ridiculing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah over their party's humiliating rout in the Delhi Assembly polls has invited sharp rebuke from the saffron party.

Amre, Rathour, Prasad among aspirants for India support staff

Amre, Rathour, Prasad among aspirants for India support staff

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Eyeing the batting coach's job are Lalchand Rajput, Pravin Amre, Mumbai stalwart Amol Muzumdar and Saurashtra's batting bulwark Sitanshu Kotak.

Why Indian Railways continues to remain inefficient

Why Indian Railways continues to remain inefficient

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The finances of the Railways are in dire need of repair.

Corruption in India Inc alarmingly high

Corruption in India Inc alarmingly high

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Corporate corruption in India is not just about bribing bureaucrats to bypass laws; it's about accounting frauds, kickbacks and cybercrime.

Ranbaxy's dark chapter

Ranbaxy's dark chapter

Rediff.com24 May 2013

The company has admitted it fudged data so that it could launch its products in the United States. It has now paid $500 million as a penalty to settle the case.

Railway bribery scandal: CBI to quiz Bansal soon

Railway bribery scandal: CBI to quiz Bansal soon

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal is likely to be quizzed soon by the CBI in connection with the alleged Rs 10 crore bribery scandal involving his nephew V Singla and Railway Board member Mahesh Kumar, both of whom reportedly met at his residence.

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.

'India's manufacturing sector output reaches 2-year high in Dec'

'India's manufacturing sector output reaches 2-year high in Dec'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The headline HSBC India Purchasing Managers' Index -- a composite gauge designed to give a single-figure snapshot of manufacturing business conditions -- stood at 54.5 in December, up from 53.3 in the prior month.

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The Chief of Army Staff is scheduled to hold extensive talks with the top civilian and military brass of Nepal including his counterpart General Purna Chandra Thapa on a range of key issues such as further boosting the management of the nearly 1,800 km-long border between the two countries.

India services PMI jumps to 5 month-high in Nov: HSBC

India services PMI jumps to 5 month-high in Nov: HSBC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

A figure above 50 indicates that the sector is expanding, while a figure below that level means contraction.

Does McDonald's use Indian potatoes?

Does McDonald's use Indian potatoes?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

This is the time to analyse the French fries served by McDonald's in India

India, Nepal agree to advance mutual cooperation

India, Nepal agree to advance mutual cooperation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Shringla began his two-day official visit to Nepal on Thursday. He was accorded a warm welcome on his maiden visit to Nepal which is happening at the invitation of Nepal Foreign Secretary Paudyal, amid a strain in bilateral ties following a bitter border row between the two countries.

Meet today's women world leaders

Meet today's women world leaders

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

After taking over as Britain's prime minister, Theresa May has joined a small but growing band of female world leaders.

The story behind India's Billionaire Club

The story behind India's Billionaire Club

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Here's an analysis of India's richest people.

Any movement's win or loss depends on public: Ramdev

Any movement's win or loss depends on public: Ramdev

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Yoga guru and self-proclaimed anti-corruption crusader Baba Ramdev talks about the issues that concern him: black money, Lokpal and independent oversight authorities

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

In strong observations while hearing the plea, the high court cited the death of Princess Diana while trying to escape the media chase, and said there needs to be "some toning down" as people are "afraid of the fourth pillar of democracy" because of its powers.

Maharashtra CM's decision not to share dais with PM Modi unfortunate: BJP

Maharashtra CM's decision not to share dais with PM Modi unfortunate: BJP

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday termed as "unfortunate" Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's decision to boycott Prime Minister Narendra Modi's programme in Nagpur and said Congress should introspect why people are "unhappy" with the state leadership.

SC raps Allahabad HC for indiscipline

SC raps Allahabad HC for indiscipline

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

A bench of justices Dalveer Bhandari and Dipak Mishra also faulted the two-judge Lucknow bench for passing a judgement overruling another two-bench judgement which it said was contrary to established judicial norms as ideally such a conflicting view should have been referred to a larger bench.