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Spice Comm plans Rs 520 crore IPO

Spice Comm plans Rs 520 crore IPO

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Spice Communications, a company that offers GSM services in Punjab and Karnataka through its Spice Telecom brand, intends to raise Rs 520 crore (Rs 5.20 billion) through its initial public offering (IPO).

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The minister said the lyrics of the song did not make any mention of the large number of freedom fighters who launched an armed struggle to free the country.

Those supporting Gurmehar should be thrown out of country: Haryana Min

Those supporting Gurmehar should be thrown out of country: Haryana Min

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

"It is very wrong and condemnable that Gurmehar has tried to do politics over her father's martyrdom," Vij, a five-time MLA said.

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

China said that decision is in line with the rules of the committee.

Will Chindia Inc tango?

Will Chindia Inc tango?

Rediff.com13 May 2015

50-odd biz leaders are part of Modi's entourage for the 3-nation tour

Is IPL the safest property to invest in?

Is IPL the safest property to invest in?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

IPL will always be the safest bet for advertisers from April to June.

The new-age warrior behind the Maratha protests

The new-age warrior behind the Maratha protests

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Pravin Gaikwad, the state coordinator of Maratha Kranti Morcha, has two rare qualities: he has an unparalleled connect with people from his community and, at the same time, underpins his ideology on a strong analytical base.

'BJP/RSS is trying to make JNU their laboratory'

'BJP/RSS is trying to make JNU their laboratory'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

'Is the agenda of the RSS according to the Constitution of India? They talk of Hindu Raj, Hindutva. Is this Constitutional?'

TiE wants to work closely with new government

TiE wants to work closely with new government

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

TiE team discusses Research Innovation Circle of Hyderabad programme, floated by previous state govt.

The Chaos Theory Guy

The Chaos Theory Guy

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

'Look at Mr Modi. He is a part of this new middle class.' 'India has never before seen this kind of social mobility, certainly not since medieval times.' 'As a result, India's entrenched elite, which is a class of people with a strong sense of entitlement, is being tamed,' Sanjeev Sanyal tells Shyamal Majumdar and Arup Roychoudhury.

Pakistan's new strategy: Bleed India with a thousand tweets

Pakistan's new strategy: Bleed India with a thousand tweets

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Indian agencies have been engaged in countering Pakistani cyber-attacks on social media platforms for a very long time. But just like the fight against the coronavirus, only through the active participation of ordinary citizens that this war on fake news can be won, suggets Colonel S Dinny (retd).

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a people and the countering of moral injustice,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

This can mean companies like Apple, Zara can sell in India through wholly-owned subsidiaries

Japan aims to double India investment in 5 years: Nikkei

Japan aims to double India investment in 5 years: Nikkei

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Modi is courting Japanese investment in an ambitious industrial "corridor" to run between Delhi and Mumbai.

What went wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

What went wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Entities like CarDekho, Cartrade and a host of other online players went live even as Carnation, former Maruti managing director Jagdish Khattar's first entrepreneurial venture, was searching for the right business model, says Ajay Modi.

'What rubbish': Rajnath on reports of being in UP CM race

'What rubbish': Rajnath on reports of being in UP CM race

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The names of a host of leaders, including some sitting MPs are doing the rounds in political circles.

Saina claims Indonesia Masters after Marin limps out of final

Saina claims Indonesia Masters after Marin limps out of final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The London Olympics bronze medallist was trailing 4-10 in the opening game when Marin decided to withdraw from the contest.

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The trip was more about understanding the Indian market, but was also about signaling to the world that Apple has arrived in India

Indian economy sustainable at 8-10%: Panagariya

Indian economy sustainable at 8-10%: Panagariya

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

India has adopted a bilateral strategies with its immediate neighbouring countries for mutual benefits

Printing Rs 2,000 note without mandatory notification illegal: Congress

Printing Rs 2,000 note without mandatory notification illegal: Congress

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Congress says the notification required to be issued under the RBI Act for printing new currency has not been issued.

Two PMOs drive India-Pakistan relations

Two PMOs drive India-Pakistan relations

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

How the two South Asian neighbours will interact with each other in the coming months will be decided by the two prime ministers in Washington.

Nike to sponsor Team India kit

Nike to sponsor Team India kit

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

BCCI vice president Lalit Modi told reporters that the contract is for the period from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2010.

Dadri lynching: Cong asks PM to break 'deafening silence'

Dadri lynching: Cong asks PM to break 'deafening silence'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Congress on Monday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "break his silence" over the alleged "provocative" statements by the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in connection with the Dadri lynching, saying that not doing so would suggest that they had his "approval".

Kalmadi tops SportzPower List 2009

Kalmadi tops SportzPower List 2009

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has catapulted to the top position in the SportzPower List 2009, while the once-powerful Lalit Modi and number one in 2008 dropped to fifth position. Union Sports Minister M S Gill dropped two spots in 2009 and is placed fourth. He is replaced by former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sharad Pawar in the second place.

Ex-ABVP member appeals to PM to ensure respect for JNU students

Ex-ABVP member appeals to PM to ensure respect for JNU students

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Former ABVP member Pradeep Narwal, who resigned from the party earlier this week, has appealed to PM Modi to ensure "security" and "respect" to all the university students.

What NaMo will do in 2015

What NaMo will do in 2015

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

'Those who have seen the functioning of the Modi government in Gujarat know that the issues related to Hindutva and issues of economy and growth function simultaneously.' 'Modi's politics are based on the understanding of the middle-class consumer society which is in pursuit of material aspirations.' Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reveals the Modi government's economic and political plans for the year ahead.

5 reasons why FT sale holds this big significance

5 reasons why FT sale holds this big significance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

For the past few years the top brass at Pearson did pretty well to grapple with the threat of digital disruption.

When regional parties start off a no-trust move against Centre

When regional parties start off a no-trust move against Centre

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It is possibly the first time that a regional party with not even enough numbers to move a no-trust motion has taken the lead, and others are following it. The hints of a no-trust move first came from the YSR Congress, and the ruling TDP could not have stayed on together when the question is another version of 'Telugu atma gouravam' - an issue that fired its founder N T Rama Rao in the 1980s, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why I am fida about Baba Ramdev's products

Why I am fida about Baba Ramdev's products

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Baba Ramdev may be controversy's child, yet he has a fan following not just in India, but almost all over the world. Sanjeev Nayyar recounts why he is fida about Patanjali products.

Top dignitaries to attend 'Vibrant Gujarat' summit

Top dignitaries to attend 'Vibrant Gujarat' summit

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Three parliamentarians from UK, vice president of Uganda Gilbert Balibaseka Bukenya, besides a parliamentarian and senator from Canada will be among the dignitaries attending the summit. The endorsement of VGGIS-09 by the House of Commons of UK, has been a major boost to Modi's government, which is expected to highlight brand Gujarat during the event.

Cong has more pro-minority votes to offer DMK this time

Cong has more pro-minority votes to offer DMK this time

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

However, the tilting factor still remains: Can the rivalling 'Modi brand' of 'soft Hindutva' and 'hard-sell nationalism' garner more votes for the NDA in Tamil Nadu, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Yogi in UP, but eyes on Gujarat

Yogi in UP, but eyes on Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

'The coronation of Yogi Adityanath as the surprise chief minister should set at rest all speculation over the nature of the UP mandate,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Make in India gets a boost, Lenovo sets up smartphone unit

Make in India gets a boost, Lenovo sets up smartphone unit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Lenovo Group Ltd said on Tuesday it was establishing a smartphone assembly unit in India.

Jubilation across northeast as citizenship bill not tabled in RS

Jubilation across northeast as citizenship bill not tabled in RS

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Celebrations erupted across Assam with opponents of the bill bursting crackers, distributing sweets and breaking into frenzied dancing on the streets.

Don't campaign for the donkeys of Gujarat: Akhilesh to Amitabh

Don't campaign for the donkeys of Gujarat: Akhilesh to Amitabh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Akhilesh was referring to the advertisement in which Bachchan is seen inviting tourists to visit the Wild Ass Sanctuary located in Little Rann of Kutch in the state.

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Who will make it to this year's Padma awards list?

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Amid chalking out plans for its Mission 175 for the Bihar Assembly polls due next year, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday threw a challenge to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to dissolve the House.

Sunanda death: Police want ED to probe irregularities in IPL Kochi franchise

Sunanda death: Police want ED to probe irregularities in IPL Kochi franchise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Sunanda, who was not married to Tharoor then, had refuted allegations of any wrongdoing.

India-US defence ties poised for great leap forward

India-US defence ties poised for great leap forward

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'I couldn't think of a more visible strategic form of cooperation than both of our armed serves using a similar weaponry jointly developed together.' Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC on what is expected in the India-US defence relationship during Prime Minister Modi's visit.

Make in India, PM likely to tell Tim Cook

Make in India, PM likely to tell Tim Cook

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Getting an assurance from the Apple CEO on manufacturing in India will mean much to the NDA government.