News for 'Goodwill'

Dr Reddy's posts Rs 522-crore net loss

Dr Reddy's posts Rs 522-crore net loss

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Dr Reddy's Laboratories, the country's second biggest drug maker, revealed an unexpected consolidated net loss of Rs 522 crore in the October-December quarter, due to a writedown of intangible assets and goodwill in its German arm, Betapharm.

Politicians have no business to hoard stocks of COVID-19 medicines: HC

Politicians have no business to hoard stocks of COVID-19 medicines: HC

Rediff.com17 May 2021

"Just because some political figures are involved, you will not investigate, we will not allow this," said the court adding that it would have appreciated if the police had enquired into specific allegations levelled against each person and then filed the report.

Rio Olympics: 'Give respect to Salman Khan!'

Rio Olympics: 'Give respect to Salman Khan!'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'Salman Khan is one of the biggest movie stars of our country. When he endorses something, the impact is for everyone to see. If he has been made the Goodwill Ambassador, more power to the authorities who have chosen him, more power to him to accept it and no power to people who reject this choice.' Salman Khan gets a lot of support from Kirron Kher, Karan Johar and Malaika Arora Khan.

Xiaomi's India play runs on social media warriors

Xiaomi's India play runs on social media warriors

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

From spreading updates about the brand and upcoming devices to creating personalised world-of-mouth goodwill for Xiaomi -- its online army of fans have swelled parallelly with Xiaomi's fortunes in the country.

Kashmir talks: 'Nice start to political process'

Kashmir talks: 'Nice start to political process'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'It is not something that is going to unfold in the next few weeks or even the next few months.' 'This process will continue for some time. And that's how it should be.' 'If the politicians are coming on board, then that is a welcome step.'

Have you seen Dia more beautiful?

Have you seen Dia more beautiful?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Dia Mirza will appear in Kaafir, which will be streamed on ZEE5.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

India to give consular access to jailed Pak fishermen

India to give consular access to jailed Pak fishermen

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

India on Friday said it would give consular access to jailed fishermen from Pakistan and other nations so that their identity could be established, a day after it announced that 88 Pakistani fishermen would be released over the weekend as a "goodwill" gesture.

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The James Bond actor spent months in India shooting for another film, but his connection to India goes much deeper than that.

'China will have to pay heavy price for military misadventure'

'China will have to pay heavy price for military misadventure'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Experts have said the economic cost of China's misadventure in the last couple of months in eastern Ladakh and South China will be "massive" as it has "exposed" Beijing's "real face" when the entire world is fighting coronavirus.

India wants peace, but Pak must stop sending terrorists: Gen Rawat

India wants peace, but Pak must stop sending terrorists: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The army chief said India wants peace along the borders but Pakistan was continuously violating the ceasefire, which caused loss of life and property.

Assam divided into pre-CAA, post-CAA: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam divided into pre-CAA, post-CAA: Gaurav Gogoi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The senior Congress leader opined that the situation in Assam can now be divided into two phases -- pre-CAA and post-CAA, and it was necessary to unite all anti-CAA forces in order to protect the ethos of the Assam Accord.

2024: Modi is going nowhere

2024: Modi is going nowhere

Rediff.com24 May 2021

It is too early to write Narendra Modi's political obituary, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'I was shocked by the kidnapping episode. I could have lost my life.'

Pakistan releases 113 Indian fishermen on Ramzan

Pakistan releases 113 Indian fishermen on Ramzan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Pakistan on Thursday released 113 Indian fishermen lodged in a jail in Karachi in a goodwill gesture, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif to greet him on the holy month of Ramzan amid a war of words between the two countries.

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Some of the proposals include redrafting transfer and placement policy for IRS officers, strengthening the cadre restructuring, rebranding of IRS, robust deputation policy and creation of encadred post in other ministries and government department.

AI offers special fares to Jet's stranded int'l passengers

AI offers special fares to Jet's stranded int'l passengers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Passengers holding confirmed RT tickets on Jet Airways will be allowed to avail special stranded passenger fares from the destinations common with Air India.

'This government choked Kashmiris'

'This government choked Kashmiris'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'Ruling Kashmir with fear has its price.'

Repentant VW to expand compensation programme to larger vehicles

Repentant VW to expand compensation programme to larger vehicles

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Expanding the compensation programme could add 80,000 vehicles and $80 million.

Jolie gives hope to displaced Iraqis

Jolie gives hope to displaced Iraqis

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

The Tomb Raider star visited Iraq, her third trip in two years as a UN goodwill ambassador, to appeal for aid to an estimated 1.6 million civilians who remain uprooted in their homeland.

What's the Aashiqui star's Afghan link?

What's the Aashiqui star's Afghan link?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

'They didn't speak Hindi or English, but love is a universal language.'

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Rather than worry about what picture of India is being painted in the foreign media, the focus must be on marshalling all our energies to provide relief and solace to our deeply wounded and dispirited citizens, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

US shouldn't give Pak a dollar till they act on terror: Nikki Haley

US shouldn't give Pak a dollar till they act on terror: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Haley, the first Indian-American ever appointed to a Cabinet position in any US presidential administration, said the US did not need to give money to countries that wish harm to America, go behind its back and try and "stop us from doing things".

What is Priyanka Chopra doing in Ethiopia?

What is Priyanka Chopra doing in Ethiopia?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

These pictures say more than words ever could.

Rs 2000 cr of losses brewing for tea cos this year

Rs 2000 cr of losses brewing for tea cos this year

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Rough estimates from plantation companies have pegged production loss in excess of 100 million kg (mkg) across India which is valued at around Rs 2000 crore. Usually, plantation companies in Assam and West Bengal produce around 15 per cent of the total tea during March-April.

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Under National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval and now Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, India began to actively work on Pakistani internal faultlines with a possibility of the break-up of Pakistan as the only solution,' observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Xi was sending a message'

'Xi was sending a message'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'When you look at the border -- from Ladakh to Arunachal -- which is called the Sino-Indian border, but in effect it is actually the Indo-Tibet border.' 'Since the borders are still not secure, it has resulted in transgressions in Galwan, Dokalam etc.'

Sachin Tendulkar meets IOC president Thomas Bach

Sachin Tendulkar meets IOC president Thomas Bach

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Sachin Tendulkar has met International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on the sidelines of the Rio Olympics, which the Indian cricket icon termed as "wonderful".

'Nothing wrong if famous film stars promote sport'

'Nothing wrong if famous film stars promote sport'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

'If the appointment of Salman Khan helps promote sports in our country, then what's the harm?'

6 surgical strikes were conducted in UPA rule: Cong

6 surgical strikes were conducted in UPA rule: Cong

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The UPA government carried out six surgical strikes -- Bhattal sector in Poonch (June 19, 2008); Sharda sector, across Neelam River Valley, in Kel (August 30-September 1, 2011); Sawan Patra checkpost (January 6, 2013); Nazapir sector (July 27-28, 2013); Neelam Valley (August 6, 2013); and one on December 23, 2013, Congress spokesperson Rajeev Shukla said.

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

A trailblazer in Indian tennis, Sania Mirza revealed that as a child, she was once asked to stop playing as "no one would marry" her if her complexion turned "dark" due to the rigours of an outdoor sport.

My Business: Gone with the Covid

My Business: Gone with the Covid

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Covid or no Covid, I knew I had made the right decision (calls from my bank to extend the much touted loans offered by Ms Sitharaman, notwithstanding),' says Keya Sarkar.

Will England bring in Moeen Ali for Australia semis?

Will England bring in Moeen Ali for Australia semis?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

England may change their bowling combination for Thursday's ICC World Cup semi-final against Australia.

Not going to Pak with any expectation: Pranab

Not going to Pak with any expectation: Pranab

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Ahead of crucial Indo-Pak talks, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said his trip to Pakistan was a 'goodwill visit" and that he is not going with any fixed agenda or "any expectation".

'Ladakh standoff is not Kargil'

'Ladakh standoff is not Kargil'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'Galwan has turned everything.' 'The casualties on both sides alerted the Chinese to the fact that Indians are not going to take it lying down.'

Want to be an ENTREPRENEUR? 7 things to know

Want to be an ENTREPRENEUR? 7 things to know

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The most important driving factor that entrepreneurs should remember is to believe in themselves, their capabilities, and their dreams, advises Harvard Business School and Singularity University alumnus Nitesh Jain, founder and CEO, BeSingular, an edtech company.

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'

Priyanka makes new friends

Priyanka makes new friends

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

After Priyanka Chopra visited Amman, Jordan, in the capacity of a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, she met Syrian refugees in the country.

India-Pakistan: A New Beginning?

India-Pakistan: A New Beginning?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'No prime minister of India is averse to normalise relations with Pakistan, if it is possible to do so without altering our fundamental position on Jammu and Kashmir,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.