News for 'Bombay Club'

Building companies remains Romesh Wadhwani's passion

Building companies remains Romesh Wadhwani's passion

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Wadhwani joined the billion-dollar club in 1999, when he sold a venture for $9.3 bn to i2 Technologies.

'Will explore all legal options,' Fadnavis on SC dance bar order

'Will explore all legal options,' Fadnavis on SC dance bar order

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said his government was not in favour of opening dance bars.

IITs: Indian Institutes in Trouble

IITs: Indian Institutes in Trouble

Rediff.com25 May 2003

Hong Kong crowned Asian sevens champions

Hong Kong crowned Asian sevens champions

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Hong Kong were crowned Asian sevens champions for the first time in its history after they defeated arch-rivals Japan 28-7 in a pulsating final at the Asian Sevens Series' Mumbai Sevens on Sunday.

Outrage over murder of Gauri Lankesh

Outrage over murder of Gauri Lankesh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Journalists from across the country gathered and demanded justice amid call for standing up to "forces" trying to the "muzzle" the voices of dissent.

May reconsider Lodha Panel suggestion on one state-one vote: SC

May reconsider Lodha Panel suggestion on one state-one vote: SC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'One state-one vote may not be a good idea in this country. There are Railways, Services, universities, Maharashtra, Baroda. Their arguments have impressed upon us to some extent. We may consider the issue in future debates'

The <I>Jaadugar</I>

The Jaadugar

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Darshak Mehta pays tribute to the leg spin ace Shane Warne.

Farewell, Major Saab

Farewell, Major Saab

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal succumbed to COVID-19 on May 1. After retiring from the Indian Army, the major became a successful actor in films and television. An old friend salutes a wonderful human being.

Arvind to pay $3.2 million to settle Ralph Lauren lawsuit

Arvind to pay $3.2 million to settle Ralph Lauren lawsuit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Arvind Ltd would pay $3.2 million to Ralph Lauren to settle a lawsuit the US-based luxury fashion house filed in 2013.

Varun Grover denies sexual harassment allegations

Varun Grover denies sexual harassment allegations

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'It smells like a case to silence my voice at this important time in the #metoo movement but in the larger context it could be a ploy to muddy the waters and sabotage the entire movement altogether.'

When prestige brands become less snobby

When prestige brands become less snobby

Rediff.com9 May 2017

There is a beguiling allure to 'masstige' brands, which trade places up and down the value spectrum. But they aren't always easy or successful.

Edtech start-up Eruditus gets funding from Zuckerberg duo

Edtech start-up Eruditus gets funding from Zuckerberg duo

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Eruditus runs on a partnership model with top global universities such as MIT, Columbia, Harvard, Cambridge, INSEAD, Wharton, and UC Berkeley, offering courses in coding, data science, fintech, block chain, and entrepreneurship.

Shetty to challenge MCA election eligibility rules

Shetty to challenge MCA election eligibility rules

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

With an eye on the October 18 biennial elections of the Mumbai Cricket Association, senior cricket administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty is all set to challenge in the court an amendment made to its election rules in July which debars him from contesting the elections.

No CBI probe in J Dey's murder: HC

No CBI probe in J Dey's murder: HC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Bombay high court on Monday dismissed a batch of petitions seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the murder of veteran crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey. The petitions seeking CBI probe had been filed in public interest by advocate V P Patil, the Mumbai Press Club, Marathi Patrakar Parishad and former scribes S Balakrishna and Ketan Tirodkar. Opposing the petitions, Advocate General Ravi Kadam argued that the police had already arrested 8 people.

Scribe threatened with rape for posting protest photos on Twitter

Scribe threatened with rape for posting protest photos on Twitter

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

A Twitter account by the name of 'Amendra Kumar Singh' in a tweet had threatened the woman journalist.

Two-seater Cessna forcelands near Mumbai

Two-seater Cessna forcelands near Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Feb 2004

A trainee pilot and his trainer suffered minor injuries in the mishap.

The Parsi Dronacharya

The Parsi Dronacharya

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'I am a gadha (donkey)! But God has been on my side and I have managed to produce players,' Dronacharya Awardee Merzban Patel tells Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com.

Godrej & Boyce: From locks and safes to rockets and missiles

Godrej & Boyce: From locks and safes to rockets and missiles

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

An industrial house bred in old-school manufacturing values, Godrej & Boyce has displayed unusual agility to become a trusted builder of advanced weaponry, discovers Ajai Shukla.

Bhullar wins PGTI Players Championship

Bhullar wins PGTI Players Championship

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Gaganjeet Bhullar bagged his eighth career title after a spectacular four under 66 in the final round in the PGTI Players Championship, presented by the Bombay Presidency Golf Club, on Friday. Bhullar totaled seven under 273 to finish one stroke ahead of his nearest rivals, Shamim Khan and Mohd. Siddikur Rahman.

Pathania storms to victory in Mumbai

Pathania storms to victory in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Mandeo Singh Pathania shot a gallant five under 65 in round four of the Crompton Greaves Open in Mumbai, on Saturday to climb the victory podium for the first time in his professional career.

Rafick sizzling 63 puts him on top

Rafick sizzling 63 puts him on top

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Kolkata's Rafick Ali Mollah shot a sizzling seven under 63 in round two of the Crompton Greaves Open that catapulted him into the lead at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club course, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

The First Great Indian Cricketer

The First Great Indian Cricketer

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

One cricketer made all the difference when the first All India cricket team toured England in 1911. Baloo Palwankar startled the English with his guile and genius.

Uzbek team for South Asian rugby

Uzbek team for South Asian rugby

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The 76th All India and South Asia Rugby, a division one tournament and one of the oldest and most celebrated events in the Indian rugby calendar will commence on Saturday.

Why Ind-WI ODI shifted away from Wankhede, asks MCA

Why Ind-WI ODI shifted away from Wankhede, asks MCA

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Miffed MCA asks CoA for reasons for moving ODI to CCI

Vijay races ahead on day three

Vijay races ahead on day three

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Vijay Kumar of Lucknow raced ahead into the lead after returning a five under 65 in the third round of the Crompton Greaves Open at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club Course, in Mumbai, on Friday.

Why Tata Motors turned to its 'go-to man'

Why Tata Motors turned to its 'go-to man'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The commercial vehicle business is one of the mainstays for the Tata group, highlighting the importance of Girish Wagh's appointment.

'AIB Knockout': FIR against Karan Johar, Deepika and others

'AIB Knockout': FIR against Karan Johar, Deepika and others

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Mumbai Police on Thursday registered an FIR against 14 persons, including Bollywood personalities Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhat, organisers and participants of the controversial'AIB Knockout' show, a day after a court here ordered such an action.

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'I was always a reluctant actor.' 'I kept putting things off and not doing them.' 'But Tenet has really changed that for me.'

BSE's journey derailed again

BSE's journey derailed again

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

The Bombay Stock Exchange's journey from being a brokers' club to becoming a professionally managed entity seems to have got derailed once again, with a spate of resignations in the past three months.

Top 10 firms add Rs 2 lakh cr in a minute

Top 10 firms add Rs 2 lakh cr in a minute

Rediff.com18 May 2009

The country's top 10 firms witnessed an over Rs 2.27 lakh crore addition to their market valuation, with Reliance Industries contributing the most to the club's kitty, as the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex recorded its historic single day gain on Monday.

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

... 'is long lives are generally the norm today,' says Rahul Jacob.

9/11 type strike mooted for India: ex RAW man

9/11 type strike mooted for India: ex RAW man

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

A decade before 9/11, plans to use aircraft for terror strikes were mooted by the ISI-backed Punjab terrorist group to target India, a former top intelligence official said.

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The MCA stadium at Gahunje in Pune will host the remaining six 'home' matches of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after these were shifted from the southern city following protests over the Cauvery water-sharing issue in the Tamil Nadu capital.

How RIL gas find helps India's energy needs

How RIL gas find helps India's energy needs

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Reliance's entry into the club of integrated energy majors, courtesy the start of oil production in the Krishna-Godavari basin, marks a strategic inflection point for India, as it comes some three decades after the last major find at Bombay High went into production.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

2006: A flamboyant year for the markets

2006: A flamboyant year for the markets

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

The Indian capital markets continued the flamboyant journey in the fifth successive year and the bellwether Sensex entered into the elite 10k-club, rewriting history in many spheres during the year 2006.

Jet ups fuel surcharge by Rs 150

Jet ups fuel surcharge by Rs 150

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Jet Airways said on Thursday it will increase fuel surcharge by Rs 150 on both Club Premiere and Economy Class tickets on domestic routes, with effect from May 4.

SC seeks reply of Maha police on objections by dance bars

SC seeks reply of Maha police on objections by dance bars

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The SC sought response of Maharashtra Police on objections raised against its various conditions put in place for granting licences to dance bars across the state.

Manan Chandra reigns

Manan Chandra reigns

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

The Petroleum Sports Promotion Board cueist won the National 9-Ball Pool Championship for the fourth title.

Top cueists for 9-ball pool

Top cueists for 9-ball pool

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Defending champion and top seed Manan Chandra faces a strong challenge to retain his national crown.