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All-rounder returns as SL bolster attack for Asia Cup

All-rounder returns as SL bolster attack for Asia Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Along with Hasaranga, Sri Lanka have Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana among spin bowling options.

Neha-Angad's Trip To Hong Kong

Neha-Angad's Trip To Hong Kong

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi recently took off on a trip to Hong Kong with their children Mehr and Guriq, and created fond memories.

Trump's Tariffs Bites Surat's Diamond Industry

Trump's Tariffs Bites Surat's Diamond Industry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'We will be able to anticipate the full picture of the impact after August, which is also the time when demand for a year begins to peak ahead of the December holidays and Valentine's Day.'

AIFF keen to tap OCI players under new policy

AIFF keen to tap OCI players under new policy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'This is a positive statement of intent and the AIFF will continue to work with FIFA and the government to do all things possible to strengthen the national team.'

Nayanthara-Vignesh's Romantic Holiday

Nayanthara-Vignesh's Romantic Holiday

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Chiranjeevi has a special guest... Tabu turns into a bride... Amy holidays in Budapest...

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'When one was with Mother, one realised you were with somebody who was the nearest person to God.' 'She must have been God incarnate.'

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

Xi Jinping's war on corruption angers China's leaders

Xi Jinping's war on corruption angers China's leaders

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The Chinese Communist Party's all important 19th Party Congress is just months away, and President Xi Jinping finds himself confronting unlikely challenges to his pre-eminent position, says former RA&W officer and China watcher Jayadeva Ranade.

Why Bollywood is not growing

Why Bollywood is not growing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan now act in only about one film each year, and made money through advertisements and television.' 'This meant that many people, even if they had the money to spend on a movie and wanted to go, often had nothing available for them to watch.'

How cute! Lisa Ray at Durga Puja with her twins

How cute! Lisa Ray at Durga Puja with her twins

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The actress is making most of the festive season.

When Bollywood stars could travel

When Bollywood stars could travel

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Bollywood stars, clearly missing their summer holidays, have been posting throwback pix from vacations past.

Fly Delhi-New York-Delhi @ Rs 30,800

Fly Delhi-New York-Delhi @ Rs 30,800

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Get special return airfares from Delhi to Singapore, Dubai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hongkong, London and New York

Thank God for Mary, Manika, Sindhu

Thank God for Mary, Manika, Sindhu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Mary Kom's winning start and Manika Batra's brilliant come-from-behind victory were the only bright spots in an otherwise gloomy day for India at Tokyo, observes Raj Kishore Mishra.

ED probing 4,700 cases, only 313 arrests since PMLA enactment: Centre to SC

ED probing 4,700 cases, only 313 arrests since PMLA enactment: Centre to SC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The total amount covered by interim orders of no coercive action passed by the courts in such matters is approximately Rs 67,000 crore, the government told a bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar.

HSBC eyes banking biz beyond metros

HSBC eyes banking biz beyond metros

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is exploring opportunities beyond metro cities to expand its commercial banking business in India.

Rs 5.5 lakh-fine on HSBC for unfair trade practice

Rs 5.5 lakh-fine on HSBC for unfair trade practice

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The New Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum pulled up the bank saying that HSBC's act was not only 'motivated by commercial gains', but also by a 'malicious mind' to 'settle scores' with the complainant, who was a former employee, for challenging his termination in a labour court.

ICICI Bank, HSBC start expanding credit card base

ICICI Bank, HSBC start expanding credit card base

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

It appears the two banks are now convinced that increasing their credit card portfolios will not lead to significant erosion in asset quality.

HSBC's takeover of RBS India assets falls through

HSBC's takeover of RBS India assets falls through

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

The deal fell as the transaction deadline expired. RBS said that it will wind-down its banking operations in the country.

Banks entice uber rich with super-premium credit cards

Banks entice uber rich with super-premium credit cards

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

As the country's HNI population is on a rise, the segment is hard to ignore for domestic banks.

Where is regulator's response to charges about HSBC?

Where is regulator's response to charges about HSBC?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Government has refused to acknowledge Arvind Kejriwal's charges.

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Beijing will be intently watching Washington's response for any hint of weakness. Xi Jinping, who feels China has a limited window of strategic opportunity, will be emboldened to take additional initiatives in the Indo-Pacific and specifically against India and Taiwan, warns Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

YES Bank in race to acquire RBS' retail assets

YES Bank in race to acquire RBS' retail assets

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The move comes after RBS failed to close a deal involving sale of its India retail assets to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.

He is HSBC's banker to India's wealthy

He is HSBC's banker to India's wealthy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

It is not often that you find a mechanical engineer leading the private banking business of a foreign bank in India.

India's long-term story remains intact, says Kidwai

India's long-term story remains intact, says Kidwai

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Indians want to have a little more clarity and certainty before they invest, says Naina Lal Kidwai, Executive Director, HSBC Limited and Country Head, HSBC India.

Global banker returns to head IndusInd arm

Global banker returns to head IndusInd arm

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Before joining IndusInd Bank, he was the regional head of RBS' corporate solutions business in Asia Pacific region and was based in Singapore.

HSBC to cut jobs in India

HSBC to cut jobs in India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The move is aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency.

Without branches, HSBC may call off RBS deal

Without branches, HSBC may call off RBS deal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The deal is stuck because the Reserve Bank of India has declined to transfer the branch licences of RBS to HSBC.

'India is the core market for RBS'

'India is the core market for RBS'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

In an interview with Malvika Joshi and Somasroy Chakraborty, Madan Menon, RBS' chief executive for Singapore and Southeast Asia and head of global banking and markets in India, shares the bank's plans.

Non-reporting of HSBC a/c:Indian-American indicted

Non-reporting of HSBC a/c:Indian-American indicted

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Wisconsin-based Dr Arvind Ahuja, a board certified neurosurgeon, wire transferred and maintained millions of dollars in bank accounts in India and the Bailiwick of Jersey at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd, according to the indictment.

Central Bank of India is 100 years old!

Central Bank of India is 100 years old!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

The Central Bank of India which is marking its centenary celebrations starting from today, plans to open branches oversees and achieve core banking solution (CBS) in all its existing branches, a top company official has said.

Indians most willing to take risks, says survey

Indians most willing to take risks, says survey

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

India's Generation X and Y are most willing to take risks as compared to their counterparts in emerging Asia, says a recent survey. Read on to find out more.

HSBC acquires RBS' India biz worth $1.8 bn

HSBC acquires RBS' India biz worth $1.8 bn

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporationon Friday announced it will acquire the Indian business of Royal Bank of Scotland worth $1.8 billion, a move that will help the British giant gain greater exposure in the country.

Govt should focus on infrastructure: Kidwai

Govt should focus on infrastructure: Kidwai

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The new Congress-led UPA government must lay greater emphasis on speeding up projects connected with infrastructure, port, power, education and health, a leading Indian banker has said.

Satyam TDS certificates genuine: Banks

Satyam TDS certificates genuine: Banks

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Both private and state-owned banks have told the government that tax deduction at source (TDS) certificates issued to Satyam by them between 2001-02 and 2006-07 were genuine.

RBI panel to look into predatory lending

RBI panel to look into predatory lending

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

The move comes at a time when four foreign banks - Standard Chartered, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, American Express and Citibank -- have moved the Supreme Court with a special leave petition and the hearing for admission of SPL is on September 8. The committee is, however, expected to wait till the Supreme Court decides on the issue before finalising its recommendations. The committee is, however, expected to wait till the Supreme Court decides on the issue.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

HSBC keen on retail broking

HSBC keen on retail broking

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is looking at entering the retail broking business to benefit from the rapidly growing middle class investors in India. It may scout for an existing retail broking house to hasten the pace of setting up business.

Chinese airline suspends flights bringing medical supplies to India

Chinese airline suspends flights bringing medical supplies to India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

China's state-run Sichuan Airlines has suspended all its cargo flights to India for 15 days, causing major disruption to private traders' efforts to procure the much-needed oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies from the country despite Beijing reiterating its readiness to help India to deal with the latest surge of COVID-19 cases.

REL, GMR in race for Singapore power firm

REL, GMR in race for Singapore power firm

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

ADA Group's Reliance Energy and GMR Infrastructure are the two Indian firms that have been shortlisted in the bidding process to acquire Singapore's Tuas Power, one of the three power firms put on block.