News for 'Dewan'

Now is the time to focus on mid and small-caps

Now is the time to focus on mid and small-caps

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Long-term investors should consider moving into smaller stocks. Rather than try to pick stocks, it makes sense to build a diversified portfolio by exposure across midcap and small caps funds, suggests Devangshu Datta.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

No divestment for 13 PSUs

No divestment for 13 PSUs

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Heaving a sigh of relief, the apex association of Public Sector Enterprises, SCOPE, on Friday commended the Centre for shelving privatisation of 13 PSUs.

Loans by NBFCs plunge 31% in Q4

Loans by NBFCs plunge 31% in Q4

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

With liquidity crunch hitting operations, many finance companies have put the brakes on sanctions in the third quarter in the aftermath of the IL&FS crisis.

PSEs are among the best taxpayers

PSEs are among the best taxpayers

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Public Sector Enterprises contributed over Rs 95,000 crore (Rs 950 billion) to the government exchequer during the financial year 2004-05

Top seeds Divija, Garima ousted

Top seeds Divija, Garima ousted

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Girls under-16 top seed M Divija of and under-14 No. 1 Garima Vatwani crashed out of the National series

Postal stamp on Murugappa Chettiar

Postal stamp on Murugappa Chettiar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor under money-laundering charges in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. The banker was held under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) around 3 am as he was allegedly not cooperating in the probe, they said.

Indian masseur denies assault charges

Indian masseur denies assault charges

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The masseur has been suspended from the Indian team and has moved out of the athletes village.

Bush arrives in Hyderabad

Bush arrives in Hyderabad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Why not to expect a runaway pre-Budget market rally

Why not to expect a runaway pre-Budget market rally

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Liquidity issues post the crisis at DHFL, progress of monsoon, rupee trajectory at the domestic level and oil prices are some factors that will keep markets choppy, analysts say.

Auto slump: Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick

Auto slump: Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Average overall sales which used to be around 8,000 units a year ago has dropped to 7,000-7,500 units in a month. A lot of government projects have been announced but these are yet to translate to boost CV sales.

Saiteja shocks second seed

Saiteja shocks second seed

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Unseeded Paladugu Saiteja shocked boys under-14 second seed Vaidik Munshaw in the National Series Tennis Championship.

HC upholds death sentence on Shradhananda

HC upholds death sentence on Shradhananda

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Shradhananda, who married Khaleeli, grand daughter of former Dewan of Mysore, Sir Mirja Ismail, had murdered her in 1991 and buried the body in the portico of her house.

PCB slashes match with India in PoK

PCB slashes match with India in PoK

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Chairman Shaharyar Khan said PCB would not ask India to play a one-day match in Pakistan occupied Kashmir

'Thank God for the first loves': Anoushka's letter to ex

'Thank God for the first loves': Anoushka's letter to ex

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Grammy-nominated sitarist talks about first love and life after separation.

Nee-Na, Sir C P: Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Nee-Na, Sir C P: Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Two Malayalam films release today.

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

Why the Street continues to be pessimistic about NBFcs

Why the Street continues to be pessimistic about NBFcs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Liquidity has improved, but 20 out of 24 NBFC stocks are staring at an over 5% reduction in 12-month target prices.

The murky trail of Rana Kapoor's firm DOIT

The murky trail of Rana Kapoor's firm DOIT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

DOIT is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Morgan Credits in which Rana Kapoor's daughters Radha, Roshini and Raakhe, are directors. In 2018-19, the company incurred a net loss of Rs 48.76 crore on revenues of Rs 59 crore - a sharp contrast to 2017-18 when it had profits of Rs 2.7 crore on revenues of Rs 43 crore. To fund these aggressive investments into its subsidiaries in 2018-19, DOIT used debt which doubled to Rs 600 crore in 2018-19 from the previous year.

Medical board fails to make any conclusion in report on Sunanda's death

Medical board fails to make any conclusion in report on Sunanda's death

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The medical board, comprising doctors from Delhi, Chandigarh and Puducherry was formed to study the findings of FBI and AIIMS.

PIX: Salman, Priyanka, Shilpa watch Bajrangi Bhaijaan

PIX: Salman, Priyanka, Shilpa watch Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Take a look at star arrivals!

IFC to lend $50 million to Telco

IFC to lend $50 million to Telco

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

The International Finance Corporation will provide a $50 million loan to the leading automaker Tata Engineering to support its ongoing investment programme and new product development initiatives.

Tipu was 'Aurangzeb' of South, says 'Panchjanya'

Tipu was 'Aurangzeb' of South, says 'Panchjanya'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Highly critical of Karnataka government's decision to celebrate Tipu Jayanti to "appease" minorities, an article in 'Panchjanya' described him as 'Aurangzeb' of South who "forcibly" converted lakhs of people.

Sebi plans forensic audit for some listed companies

Sebi plans forensic audit for some listed companies

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Sebi's surveillance department has red-flagged unusual trading patterns in some stocks. Shares of some companies were seen going up ahead of a sharp sell-off.

How the RBI's new home finance rules affect you

How the RBI's new home finance rules affect you

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Real estate loans are given in the garb of retail loans, sourcing money cheap from the NHB refinance window.' 'This loophole is being plugged,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

A legendary peacemaker passes away

A legendary peacemaker passes away

Rediff.com4 Nov 2003

Jab we met: 'We met at a conference'

Jab we met: 'We met at a conference'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Raj Iyengar tells us how he met his wife Taru Dewan.

Why Franklin-type fiascos will keep happening

Why Franklin-type fiascos will keep happening

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'MFs acted as reckless lenders and not as prudent investors.' 'Clearly, how debt funds are being run is a systemic issue,' warns Debashis Basu.

Stocks witness worst setback in 7 years

Stocks witness worst setback in 7 years

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

'2018 has seen a bi-polar market.' 'Thanks to gains in some key stocks, market returns are positive. But there has been huge wealth destruction in the small and mid-cap space.'

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'We get to know secrets such as some of India's top-rated firms do not always make payments when due and many State-owned, listed, enterprises that borrow in bond markets default regularly.' 'Without naming the bank, he says that ever-greening of poor loans by a part of India's shadow banking lay at the doorstep of India's banking, notably 'one private bank'.' Viral Acharya's Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India won't be music to many ears, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Record 12 holes-in-one in 2002-03 season

Record 12 holes-in-one in 2002-03 season

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

The number of aces on the Indian Golf Tour rose by more than 100 per cent compared to 2001-02.

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The RBI governor's assurance should give investors enough confidence to start believing in the NBFC sector again, say bankers.

'PM's speech should be matched by action'

'PM's speech should be matched by action'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'The PM should have spoken out much earlier and I would urge him to act, since speaking is not enough.' 'What we are demanding is action.' 'Immediate orders have to be issued by state governments to officials that such incidents should not happen.'

Review: Bollywood Diaries is a good attempt but...

Review: Bollywood Diaries is a good attempt but...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The film is way too slow, writes Namrata Thakker.

Jayaram to tickle your funny bone with Sir CP

Jayaram to tickle your funny bone with Sir CP

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Malayalam cinema right here!

Golay's tricky road ahead

Golay's tricky road ahead

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Sikkim's new chief minister will have to achieve growth without compromising nature.

'I will never have the joy of sitting with Girish again'

'I will never have the joy of sitting with Girish again'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Economist and author Devaki Jain mourns the loss of her good friend, Girish Karnad.

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Nearly three-fourths of the debt money, as of April 30, 2019, was invested in securities with duration of less than three years.