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Bank of China launches world's biggest IPO in HK

Bank of China launches world's biggest IPO in HK

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Bank of China Limited launched on Thursday the world's biggest initial public offering in six years in Hong Kong stock exchange.

Went to cyclone-hit area on CM's order, Alapan in reply to Centre's notice

Went to cyclone-hit area on CM's order, Alapan in reply to Centre's notice

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

In his reply, Bandyopadhyay said that as per the directive of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, he left the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a review of Cyclone Yaas ravaged Digha, a popular sea resort town in Purba

HK firm to build $125 mn wind farm in Gujarat

HK firm to build $125 mn wind farm in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The companies will build a wind farm in Gujarat with a capacity of 100.8 mw, CLP said in an e- mailed statement on Monday.

HK Super Series: Guru stuns World No. 9; Saina, Ajay too advance

HK Super Series: Guru stuns World No. 9; Saina, Ajay too advance

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Defending champion Saina Nehwal reached the quarterfinals without breaking much sweat but it was RMV Gurusaidutt who made heads turn, on Thursday, as he stunned World No. 9 Pengyu Du of China in a thrilling three-game match in the Hong Kong Super Series.

Bengal chief secy retires, to act as chief advisor to CM: Mamata

Bengal chief secy retires, to act as chief advisor to CM: Mamata

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Centre has asked him to join North Block on Tuesday but it cannot force an officer to join it without the permission of the state administration, Banerjee told a press conference.

This is just what you need to breathe easy

This is just what you need to breathe easy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The must read list of tools for a healthier home.

Birmingham City owner pleads not guilty to money laundering

Birmingham City owner pleads not guilty to money laundering

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Birmingham City football club owner Carson Yeung pleaded not guilty to charges of laundering more than HK$720 million and his defence team sought to have the case thrown out, saying some related documents were no longer available.

Bengal shuts schools, colleges; restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Bengal shuts schools, colleges; restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Local trains will be allowed to operate with 50 per cent capacity till 7 pm, while all shopping malls and markets will be allowed to remain open till 10 pm but with half their capacities, he said.

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

'It is inevitable that people around the world -- including from America and China -- will have different viewpoints over different issues'

Madame Tussauds, now in India!

Madame Tussauds, now in India!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Yes, it's all happening right here!

14 BJP workers killed in Bengal, nearly 1 lakh fled: Nadda

14 BJP workers killed in Bengal, nearly 1 lakh fled: Nadda

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Claiming that at least 14 Bharatiya Janata Party workers were killed and nearly one lakh people fled their homes in post-poll violence in West Bengal, party president J P Nadda on Wednesday alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's silence speaks of her involvement.

'Married, but involved with another girl'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

First salary: From Rs 200 in 1961 to general manager

First salary: From Rs 200 in 1961 to general manager

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Vijai Kumar Sharma, 79 from Jaipur tells us about his first salary.

Authorities across Asia battle illegal gambling surge ahead of World Cup

Authorities across Asia battle illegal gambling surge ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Illegal gambling on the cup is prevalent in countries like Thailand and Malaysia, where football is hugely popular, but which don't have legal betting alternatives, gambling industry experts say.

No place like 'Indian occupied Kashmir': Swaraj to student seeking help

No place like 'Indian occupied Kashmir': Swaraj to student seeking help

Rediff.com11 May 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday gave a stinging reply to an Indian seeking her help from the Philippines in getting a new passport as she objected to his Twitter profile that said he hails from "Indian occupied Kashmir".

Fastest ODI 100s for India

Fastest ODI 100s for India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Suresh Raina's 66-ball hundred in the Asia Cup match against Hong Kong on Wednesday is the second fastest ODI hundred by an Indian batsman.

NBA season-opening games not aired in China

NBA season-opening games not aired in China

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

China Central Television (CCTV), which holds exclusive TV rights for the NBA, did not air the first regular season game between the Toronto Raptors and the New Orleans Pelicans on its sports channel on Wednesday. It also chose to air the World Military Games in Wuhan instead of the second game of the day between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Indian challenge ends at Hong Kong Squash Open

Indian challenge ends at Hong Kong Squash Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

It was curtains for India in the Hong Kong Squash Open after national champion Saurav Ghosal went down fighting to World No 3 Egyptian Amr Shabana in the first round men's singles match of the $147,500 PSA event at HK Squash Centre.

Is the Harman Kardon Allure really alluring?

Is the Harman Kardon Allure really alluring?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

At Rs 24,499, the Allure is priced significantly higher than other offerings in the same segment, says Dhruv Munjal.

China prepares for the handover

China prepares for the handover

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Family businesses and their inter-generational conflicts are rich fodder for Hong Kong scriptwriters. TV series including Steps (ostensibly about ballroom dancing), The Drive of Life (the Chinese car industry) or Best Selling Secrets (a media conglomerate) all feature an elderly patriarch presiding over a sprawling family business.

Hong Kong frenzy for Olympics banknotes

Hong Kong frenzy for Olympics banknotes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Thousands formed long queues outside Bank of China branches across Hong Kong on Tuesday, in a feverish bid to snap up special-edition HK$20 Olympic banknotes more than a day before their official release.

Formula E championship: Hong Kong's streets come to life

Formula E championship: Hong Kong's streets come to life

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com, who attended the Hong Kong leg of the Formula E Championship, documents life off the racing track.

Arjun Kapoor's contest with Neha Sharma

Arjun Kapoor's contest with Neha Sharma

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Top social media posts from your favourite celebrities.

Swine flu scare continues, 3 more cases reported

Swine flu scare continues, 3 more cases reported

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Three persons, including a mother-son duo, have tested positive for swine flu in the national capital, taking the number of H1N1 influenza cases reported in the city to 35 in 2014.

Arcelor cuts its holding in China Oriental

Arcelor cuts its holding in China Oriental

Rediff.com6 May 2008

ArcelorMittal has sold part of its stake in a Chinese steelmaker it wants to control so it can meet the minimum free float requirement in Hong Kong where the shares trade.

Godrej's China mission

Godrej's China mission

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

The 36 probables' records

The 36 probables' records

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

States fail to find lead in Maggi noodles

States fail to find lead in Maggi noodles

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Test reports from UP food regulator started the controversy.

'Nucleus is a well run company'

'Nucleus is a well run company'

Rediff.com17 May 2005

That should be growing well. Look at FT articleon Nucleus dated May 11

Small solace for Dung Dung

Small solace for Dung Dung

Rediff.com30 May 2003

The Olympic hockey gold medallist expressed gratitude for the financial assistance he received from unexpected quarters.

Asia Cup: Kohli-led India eyeing sixth title

Asia Cup: Kohli-led India eyeing sixth title

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

With MS Dhoni opting out of the tournament, Virat Kohli will lead Team India as they attempt to regain the title they last won in 2010. Here're the statistical highlights pertaining to the tournament.

At Rs 4.5 lakhs, is this gaming laptop for you?

At Rs 4.5 lakhs, is this gaming laptop for you?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The battery lasts a little over four hours on a single charge, which is not bad, says Chirinjibi Thapa.

Chinese brokers woken from global dreams by market emergency

Chinese brokers woken from global dreams by market emergency

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Chinese brokers had been looking to use some of the cash they raised this year to expand their global reach

Alibaba to buy South China Morning Post

Alibaba to buy South China Morning Post

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The South China Morning Post has iconic status in the region.

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The regulator last week reached out to custodians for beneficial ownership information of investors coming from China, Hong Kong, and 11 other countries.

6 Bodo militants arrested for massacre of adivasis in Assam

6 Bodo militants arrested for massacre of adivasis in Assam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Two dreaded Bodo militant leaders responsible for the massacres of adivasis in Assam's Kokrajhar have been arrested along with four of their associates and a large quantity of arms seized from their possession, a senior police officer said on Friday.

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Every day a Party unfolds on social media where armchair activists, politically charged influencers, trend pundits, gyaan givers and troll armies change the world in their heads but remain clueless about the nation's grassroots reality, feels Sukanya Verma.

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The destinations have a lot to offer in terms of adventure, culture and entertainment.

Why Yes Bank audit committee chief quit

Why Yes Bank audit committee chief quit

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Uttam Prakash Agarwal alleged that Citax and Braich offers were incomplete and did not include firm commitment as to the price, size, timings, confirmation from the banks about availability of the funds.

First Asian city to host Gay Games

First Asian city to host Gay Games

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event.