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Jaitley targets CBI over Kochhar probe

Jaitley targets CBI over Kochhar probe

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

One of the reasons why conviction rates in India are poor is that "adventurism and megalomania overtakes our investigators and professionalism takes a back seat," Jaitley said on Twitter.

'BJP has to keep people intoxicated with hate'

'BJP has to keep people intoxicated with hate'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Just keep telling people that we have fixed the Muslims, and they will not be bothered about their empty stomachs or empty wallets.'

Vishy Anand to launch academy to train youngsters

Vishy Anand to launch academy to train youngsters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand has joined hands with WestBridge Capital to launch an academy, through which the five-time world champion will train youngsters.

5 WONDERFUL Raksha Bandhan Songs

5 WONDERFUL Raksha Bandhan Songs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha's Raksha Bandhan Playlist.

Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Kumar said the Commission will follow the time-tested methods of consultations and consensus building in bringing about any reforms and will not shy away from tough decisions, according to an Election Commission (EC) statement.

K V Kamath appointed chairperson of Rs 20,000-cr NaBFID

K V Kamath appointed chairperson of Rs 20,000-cr NaBFID

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The government on Wednesday announced the appointment of veteran banker K V Kamath as chairperson of the newly set up Rs 20,000 crore development finance institution NaBFID to catalyse investment in the funds-starved infrastructure sector. Parliament had in March cleared the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) Bill 2021 to support the development of long-term non-recourse infrastructure financing in India, including the development of the bonds and derivatives markets necessary for infrastructure financing.

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kochhar brothers stepped down from the board of Credential Finance by 2009. While Deepak Kochhar started NuPower Renewables, Rajiv set up Avista Advisory Group

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The said premises will be used for emergency staff of 'A' Ward and quarantine the person whoever is in contact with a positive COVID-19 patient and are not symptomatic.'

Anand shows his cards; Carlsen refuses

Anand shows his cards; Carlsen refuses

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Hungarian Grandmaster Peter Leko was the surprise inclusion in defending champion Viswanathan Anand's team even as his Norwegian challenger Magnus Carlsen kept his cards close to his chest ahead of their much-anticipated World Championship match starting on Saturday.

India's 10 most powerful businesswomen

India's 10 most powerful businesswomen

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar has been ranked as the most powerful businesswoman in India for the third consecutive year by Fortune Magazine.

Bob Biswas Review

Bob Biswas Review

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

This poorly paced movie is too dull to be a drama and shows no signs (or intrigue) of a thriller, observes Sukanya Verma.

'To Sonakshi, acting comes as naturally as breathing'

'To Sonakshi, acting comes as naturally as breathing'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

In a free-wheeling conversation with rediff.com, Barun Chanda spoke about his experience of shooting for Lootera, Ray's brilliance, and Mumbai's very different film schedule, among other things

Gaya road rage victim's kin seek CBI probe

Gaya road rage victim's kin seek CBI probe

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Chanda also questioned the delay of 26 hours in filing the first information report in the case and the failures of police to provide them a post-mortem report of Aditya.

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

One thing is for sure: It smacks of the regulator's lack of confidence in the bank's board, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Good news for techies; 25,000 openings in Indian IT sector

Good news for techies; 25,000 openings in Indian IT sector

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

From Accenture to IBM, IT hiring is set to gain pace where most of these openings are for lateral hiring for people with 4-6 years of experience.

Meet Sandeep Bakhshi, the new CEO of ICICI Bank

Meet Sandeep Bakhshi, the new CEO of ICICI Bank

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

A seasoned banker with over 30 years of experience, Bakhshi is a mechanical engineer from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. He has a post-graduate degree in management from Xavier Labour Relations Institute.

Rocky has made our life miserable, full of pain: Slain teen's kin

Rocky has made our life miserable, full of pain: Slain teen's kin

Rediff.com10 May 2016

After Rocky was arrested by police on early Tuesday, Aditya's mother Chanda, told rediff.com that she wants justice.

India's 20 most powerful women in business

India's 20 most powerful women in business

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Chanda Kochhar has been named as the most powerful woman in business in India for the second consecutive year by Fortune Magazine.

Questions dog ICICI Bank's Videocon loan thanks to Deepak Kochhar link

Questions dog ICICI Bank's Videocon loan thanks to Deepak Kochhar link

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

ICICI Bank has quashed rumours of favouritism, nepotism and quid pro quo. The bank clarified that while Chanda Kochhar was on the credit committee, she was not the chairperson. Videocon Chairman Venugopal Dhoot said there was no impropriety in the deal.

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma celebrates The Legend's 25 distinctly different moods.

Sandipan emerges joint-winner in Dubai chess

Sandipan emerges joint-winner in Dubai chess

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Grandmaster Sandipan Chanda played out a draw with overnight co-leader Miezis Normunds of Latvia to tie for the first place in the 14th Dubai International Open chess tournament that concluded on Tuesday. Ni Hua of China emerged the winner with the best tie-break after a five-way tie.

India's 20 most powerful women in business

India's 20 most powerful women in business

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Chanda Kochchar has been ranked as the most powerful woman in business.

Why ED is the best bet for Kochars to get out of mess

Why ED is the best bet for Kochars to get out of mess

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The agency's poor track record in convictions is the only light at the end of a rather long tunnel for the couple, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

Indian beaten to death for $15 in US

Indian beaten to death for $15 in US

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

A 59-year-old Indian cabbie was beaten to death by two men in a neighbourhood near in New York as they tried to steal $ 15 (Rs 735) from him. Kolkata native Bimal Chanda died on Thursday from severe injuries he sustained during the assault. The police has released a video of the two suspects but has not made any arrests yet.

ICICI CEO to get Rs 7 lakh per month as allowance

ICICI CEO to get Rs 7 lakh per month as allowance

Rediff.com10 May 2011

ICICI Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has revised allowances paid to its executive directors, including that of its managing director and CEO Chanda Kochhar.

The many challenges facing Sandeep Bakhshi, ICICI Bank's new COO

The many challenges facing Sandeep Bakhshi, ICICI Bank's new COO

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

In addition, he will have to move swiftly to control any damage that may have been caused to the bank's image and investor confidence due to the loan controversy

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Audi's strategy seems to point to pushing technology to directly connect with consumers using digital platforms and marketing to synchromesh into one seamless experience, says Pavan Lall.

Lok Ranjan, govt's nominee on ICICI board, transferred

Lok Ranjan, govt's nominee on ICICI board, transferred

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Ranjan was nominated to the board of ICICI Bank on April 7

Sushant Singh Rajput's life in pictures

Sushant Singh Rajput's life in pictures

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

'Blurred past evaporating from teardrops, Unending dreams carving an arc of smile, and a fleeting life, negotiating between the two...'

Kochhar case: CBI stands vindicated, say officials

Kochhar case: CBI stands vindicated, say officials

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The FIR also said chairman of New Development Bank K V Kamath, Goldman Sachs India chairman Sonjoy Chatterjee, Standard Chartered Bank CEO Zarin Daruwala, Tata Capital head Rajiv Sabharwal and Tata Capital senior advisor Homi Khusrokhan need to be investigated.

Future belongs to those who innovate, Netanyahu tells India Inc

Future belongs to those who innovate, Netanyahu tells India Inc

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Partnership between Israel and India is doing wonders, the visiting prime minister tells business leaders.

Chess: Abhijeet Gupta best Indian in Al Ain Classic

Chess: Abhijeet Gupta best Indian in Al Ain Classic

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Riding on three back-to-back victories, Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta emerged as the best performing Indian as he finished seventh in the Al Ain Classic International chess tournament that concluded in Al Ain (UAE) on Saturday.

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Six Indian women have made it to Asia's most powerful women list released by Forbes.

ICICI Bank launches voice recognition for customers

ICICI Bank launches voice recognition for customers

Rediff.com25 May 2015

MD Chanda Kochhar says the facility 'has the potential to increase security and convenience'

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'

ICICI staff may get bonus as profits soar

ICICI staff may get bonus as profits soar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Chanda Kochhar has said the lender would consider rewarding its employees with bonus, which it skipped last year on account of poor performance.

'Do we really know our partner?'

'Do we really know our partner?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'One often assumes that after being in a marriage for a while, one knows their partner really well.' 'But do we really know what they want?' 'What they need? What they seek.'

'Who up there is writing this script?'

'Who up there is writing this script?'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'How can so many misfortunes fall on one beautiful family?'

Nooyi, Kochhar in Fortune's list of 50 powerful businesswomen

Nooyi, Kochhar in Fortune's list of 50 powerful businesswomen

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi and ICICI Bank Managing Director Chanda Kochhar are among Fortune magazine's list of 50 most powerful women in business who are "taking on the world" by pushing into new territories and inspiring women in their home countries.

'Super' Kochhar makes journey from trainee to CEO

'Super' Kochhar makes journey from trainee to CEO

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

A diligent student, Kochhar was busy collecting gold medals in management studies and cost accountancy when others were wiling away time -- all of which she channelised to get to the top post of India's largest private sector bank ICICI Bank.