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Abu Dhabi's Mubadala invests Rs 6,247.5 cr in Reliance Retail

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala invests Rs 6,247.5 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co will invest Rs 6,247.5 crore to buy a 1.4 per cent stake in Reliance Industries Ltd's retail arm -- the billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led firm's third such deal in less than two days.

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 cr in Reliance Retail

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

This is the second investment by General Atlantic in a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, following a Rs 6,598.38 crore investment in Jio Platforms announced earlier this year.

Has India lost out in the global 5G race?

Has India lost out in the global 5G race?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Several factors have held India back. One is DoT policy somersaults and lack of clarity on whether to or not to ban Chinese gear makers.

How to get an international engineering degree

How to get an international engineering degree

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The ICAS, a unique twinning programme, allows students to choose from international universities from USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and France.

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Stock clearing to rain discounts on consumers in June ahead of GST rollout.

US: Missing 3-yr-old is dead; foster father says she choked on milk

US: Missing 3-yr-old is dead; foster father says she choked on milk

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Mathews had previously claimed that Sherin went missing after he sent her outside their home at around 3 am on October 7 as punishment for not drinking her milk.

RBI holds interest rates, sees GDP shrink by 9.5% in FY21

RBI holds interest rates, sees GDP shrink by 9.5% in FY21

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept the key repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent in view of rising inflation and faint signs of economic growth amid the gradual lifting of coronavirus related countrywide lockdown.

Govt says 1,340 'Made in India' ventilators delivered to states

Govt says 1,340 'Made in India' ventilators delivered to states

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The prominent recipients include Maharashtra (275), Delhi (275), Gujarat (175), Bihar (100), Karnataka (90), Rajasthan (75).

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Judge Vyas observed that it was for the first time that a dozen persons were being convicted for conspiring in a terror attack before they could do any damage.

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Mumbai-born Veena Sahajwalla has developed a microfactory in Australia to upcycle electronic waste.

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Martial scored his 23rd goal for United in all competitions this season against LASK Linz in Wednesday's Europa League last-16 victory.

Clarity needed on tax framework for IT industry: Nasscom

Clarity needed on tax framework for IT industry: Nasscom

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The government has created a comprehensive budget with sharp focus on sustaining economic activity and investment but more clarity is needed on areas like taxation framework for adopting remote working on a long-term basis, IT body Nasscom said on Monday. The industry association noted that the IT/ITeS (Information Technology-enabled Services) industry has been a key driver of growth and jobs in 2020 and there is an opportunity to significantly accelerate it further. "For the IT sector, one of the biggest needs ahead of us is the development of future business models, with hybrid working becoming a reality. "We look forward for the government to provide clarity on providing a framework in direct taxes and indirect taxes for the industry to adopt WFH/remote working on a long-term basis," Nasscom said in a statement.

Arsenal, Hoffenheim qualify; emotional win for Napoli

Arsenal, Hoffenheim qualify; emotional win for Napoli

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Arsenal might be struggling in the Premier League but they are 100 per cent in Group B of the Europa League

E-toll is yet to take off on Indian highways

E-toll is yet to take off on Indian highways

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A few weeks ago, when Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched an electronic toll-collection system on the Delhi-Mumbai highway, television channels reported live from toll plazas showing vehicles with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags in dedicated lanes that did not have to stop for paying cash.

Millionaire's daughter found guilty in London riots

Millionaire's daughter found guilty in London riots

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

A millionaire's daughter was on Thursday convicted of burglary during last August's riots in London, when she helped looters steal goods by driving them around the city.

'JNU gang has hijacked Congress in UP'

'JNU gang has hijacked Congress in UP'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Every Congress leader in UP and the rest of India is calling me and thanking me that finally someone spoke about this JNU gang ruling the Congress party in UP.'

NIA says 'other players' behind Waze as Mumbai commissioner is shunted

NIA says 'other players' behind Waze as Mumbai commissioner is shunted

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Under flak for the 'mishandling' of the bomb scare outside Mukesh Ambani's residence, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday transferred Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh from the post.

Maharashtra showers tax goodies on Foxconn

Maharashtra showers tax goodies on Foxconn

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The project, code-named MF101 by Foxconn, will be spread across 1,500 acres at Talegaon or Khopoli.

SC seeks Kerala's reply on easing Covid curbs for Bakrid

SC seeks Kerala's reply on easing Covid curbs for Bakrid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The SC asked the Kerala government to file its response during the day on an application against the three-day relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions in the state in view of the upcoming Bakrid festival.

Apple-RIL might join hands to sell iPhones

Apple-RIL might join hands to sell iPhones

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Indians prefer to buy electronic products such as smartphones offline. The reason being the ability to "touch and feel"

'We consider Murthy a well wisher,not shareholder activist'

'We consider Murthy a well wisher,not shareholder activist'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Over the past few months, Infosys has been battling allegations by Murthy and other former senior executives of falling corporate governance standards.

Rahami arrest: New Yorkers got 'WANTED' alert on cellphones

Rahami arrest: New Yorkers got 'WANTED' alert on cellphones

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

In a first, authorities in the United States used a cellphone alert to ask millions of New Yorkers to help nab a 28-year-old naturalised American citizen of Afghan descent wanted for the weekend bombings in Manhattan and New Jersey.

UAE retailer to open 6 outlets in India

UAE retailer to open 6 outlets in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

UAE retailer Jumbo Electronics plans to open six outlets in India as part of its expansion strategy to target Asia's fastest growing economy.

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

China's National Health Commission on Thursday said the country reported only four new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total number to 82,862, while no death due to the disease was registered. The virus has claimed 4,633 lives in the country.

Explosive-laden SUV found near Ambani's house was stolen; NIA begins probe

Explosive-laden SUV found near Ambani's house was stolen; NIA begins probe

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The vehicle with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in south Mumbai had been stolen last week, and a letter found inside said this was only a 'glimpse' of things to come, police said on Friday.

Nilekani-backed start-up to help small retailers

Nilekani-backed start-up to help small retailers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

ShopX offers a wide range of products like clothes, electronics, furniture and services such as direct-to-home and mobile recharges.

Will end of Bezos-Murthy's e-com JV hit Amazon's biz?

Will end of Bezos-Murthy's e-com JV hit Amazon's biz?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Last year in January at Amazon's flagship event Smbhav, Infosys Co-founder N R Narayana Murthy had to shorten his keynote speech from 20 minutes to about five because the event was delayed by 1.5 hours. "I will try to finish it in five minutes, because I am not used to delays," said Murthy, while addressing hundreds of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) about building businesses that last. In the audience was Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Murthy referred to Bezos' prediction that the 21st century will be the Indian century. "That confidence enhances our enthusiasm," said Murthy. The relationship between Murthy and Bezos dates to 2014, when Prione, a 49:51 joint venture (JV) between Amazon and Murthy's venture capital company Catamaran, was formed.

Is Ducati Panigale V4 the undisputed king of superbikes?

Is Ducati Panigale V4 the undisputed king of superbikes?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The new Panigale V4 S' sheer performance, dynamic ability and the ease with which it is delivered leaves one in no doubt about the absolute punch that this motorcycle packs.

Vietnam to host F1 race in Hanoi from 2020

Vietnam to host F1 race in Hanoi from 2020

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

The South-East Asian country is a growing market for sponsors such as brewer Heineken and will give the region four races on the calendar again after the departure of Malaysia last year.

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Unlike the race to buy airwaves by telecom companies, airports by infrastructure companies and city gas networks by energy companies, the race to develop super apps by consumer-facing companies in India has not brushed up against any regulatory issues. Officials at the ministry of electronics and information technology and at other regulators are happy they do not have to meddle in who among the Tata group, Reliance Industries Ltd, Flipkart or Paytm will manage to build an app that sweeps in customers. Unlike separate apps a customer uses on her mobile to order groceries, buy food or airline tickets or just make payments, a super app can perform all these functions.

Coming Soon! RBI's CBDCs Revolution

Coming Soon! RBI's CBDCs Revolution

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

If the CBDCs don't offer interest, why will people shift from cash to CBDCs?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Rupee fall: How will it impact us

Rupee fall: How will it impact us

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Most companies were working on Rs 65-66 to a dollar.

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com5 May 2018

In March this year, Adam Purinton, 52, had pleaded guilty to the charges of murdering Kuchibhotla.

Nano Twist a better value-for-money car than Alto, EON

Nano Twist a better value-for-money car than Alto, EON

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The cheap-car tag fades with every new variant, Tata Motors inches towards taking on other city cars.

In a first, over 150 inmates of mental health centre cast votes

In a first, over 150 inmates of mental health centre cast votes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

The exercise to add the inmates' names to the electoral roll was initiated in February this year.

IT minister gives telcos one week for cashless action plan

IT minister gives telcos one week for cashless action plan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The telecom companies have also been asked to urgently improve their infrastructure, as the government aims to digitise a host of services.

Pune engineer wants to be next Congress chief

Pune engineer wants to be next Congress chief

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Gajanand Hosale said he has no experience in politics and has never worked in any social organisation.

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In a short span of time, with the help of Amazon, Cloudtail was able to devise a model that could protect it from the vagaries of online retail business.

All about the NEFT revolution

All about the NEFT revolution

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

NEFT is a nation-wide system, which helps individuals, firms and corporate to electronically transfer funds from any bank branch to any individual, firm or corporate having an account with any other bank branch in the country.

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Since April, India has seen multiple strains of the coronanavirus sweep the nation, upending life and businesses alike. Out-of-home retail and discretionary categories such as durables, auto, fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, food services, travel, and tourism have been the worst-hit as Covid cases remain high, leaving state governments with no option but to curtail mobility and economic activity.