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SC notice to centre, CBI, Essar on corporate-bureaucrat nexus

SC notice to centre, CBI, Essar on corporate-bureaucrat nexus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

A PIL had sought probe into the Essar e-mail leak case.

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings... Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19.

10 lessons to learn from Katrina Kaif

10 lessons to learn from Katrina Kaif

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Katrina Kaif turns 36.

Aussies ponder over celebrating Christmas with Big Bash cricket

Aussies ponder over celebrating Christmas with Big Bash cricket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The last barrier to a 365-day professional sporting calendar in Australia looks set to come down with a report in the local media on Friday saying cricketers had agreed to play Twenty20 matches on Christmas Day.

Small investors swap stocks for luxuries

Small investors swap stocks for luxuries

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

After cashing out of the recent stock market rally, investors aren't ploughing their money into just initial public offerings (IPOs), bonds or real estate. The feel-good factor has prompted many of them to splurge on luxury cars, exclusive holidays and designer brands.

How power intoxicates politicians

How power intoxicates politicians

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'Vajpayee told the minister disapprovingly: "One should not fight with the tools one uses".' Ministers in the Modi government could have done with that advice.

Sr doctor dies of coronavirus in China, death toll passes 1800

Sr doctor dies of coronavirus in China, death toll passes 1800

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Monday also saw the new confirmed infections of COVID-19 outside Hubei reduced to a number lower than 100 for the first time, Mi told the media..

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said in a letter that sparing such "rowdy elements" is tarnishing the image of the institution and it is the inaction and tolerance of bar bodies that encourage these advocates, which would ultimately result in "contempt proceedings by the high courts or Supreme Court".

10 reasons why we wish we were in Paris right now!

10 reasons why we wish we were in Paris right now!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The City of Love has become a scenic winter wonderland after seven inches of snow fell in Paris. Iconic landmarks such as the Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower are blanketed in snow, making the city look even lovelier than it was (if that's even possible). Here's a glimpse of Paris right now.

Markets crash; Sensex drops 431 points, Nifty below 8,100

Markets crash; Sensex drops 431 points, Nifty below 8,100

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Markets recorded their biggest single-day fall since August 1 amid growth concerns in the euro zone.

'I want to be the best actor there is'

'I want to be the best actor there is'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'It's all that pain that makes you the artist you are.'

The Pakistani conundrum

The Pakistani conundrum

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

What does Pakistan mean for a young Indian? Devanik Saha attempts an answer.

7 big steps for Modi 2

7 big steps for Modi 2

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Banks extend working hrs; to remain open on weekend

Banks extend working hrs; to remain open on weekend

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

ICICI bank waives ATM charges.

Vote! More than 5 million people are trying Dry January. Will you?

Vote! More than 5 million people are trying Dry January. Will you?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

It's the 'New Year, New You' trend that helps you lose weight AND save money!

Why is Mohanlal intrigued by the Japanese?

Why is Mohanlal intrigued by the Japanese?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Get your lowdown about Malayalam cinema!

No payment systems to work on 2nd, 4th Saturday from Sept 1: RBI

No payment systems to work on 2nd, 4th Saturday from Sept 1: RBI

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Will work full day on other Saturdays; bank branches to be shut on 2nd, 4th Saturday from next month

The truth about training

The truth about training

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

'I wondered how one could impart training to grown men to not lie,' notes Keya Sarkar.

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

I'm happy at Real Madrid, says Ronaldo

I'm happy at Real Madrid, says Ronaldo

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo has broken several months of near-silence to rebuff media reports he is unhappy at Real Madrid and might be seeking an exit.

Power sectors hopes for reforms in the upcoming Budget

Power sectors hopes for reforms in the upcoming Budget

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Santosh Kamath, partner (infrastructure and government services), KPMG in India, expects an extension of a tax holiday for the sector.

Manikarnika: The war continues

Manikarnika: The war continues

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'Both Vidya Balan and Kangana Ranaut are very talented Bollywood actresses. But while one brings positivity and sunshine on the sets, the other brings gloom and anxiety whenever she appears.'

QIPs back in vogue with Rs 10k cr plans

QIPs back in vogue with Rs 10k cr plans

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

QIP is a capital raising tool, whereby a listed company can issue equity shares, fully and partly convertible debentures, or any securities other than warrants that are convertible to equity shares to a Qualified Institutional Buyer.

Obama vows to dismantle and defeat Al Qaeda

Obama vows to dismantle and defeat Al Qaeda

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

US President Barack Obama has vowed to defeat the Al Qaeda terrorist network and hit them anywhere in the world from where they are plotting attack against the US.

Infosys to announce Q2 results on October 24

Infosys to announce Q2 results on October 24

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The results will give an indication whether Nilekani would continue with the software plus services strategy adopted by Sikka, or tweak it to reflect his worldview of the explosion in data.

Margin funding revives on IPO market action

Margin funding revives on IPO market action

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

The revival of the initial public offer market has prompted brokerages to re-start margin funding, a process by which they finance high net worth clients to subscribe to new issues.

Ebix offers to buy out Yatra, values travel portal at $25m

Ebix offers to buy out Yatra, values travel portal at $25m

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

If the deal goes through this will be second deal for Ebix in seven months, having bought Centrum group's forex and travel business Centrum Direct for a reported Rs 1,2000 crore valuation last August.

Adityanath shows his real colours

Adityanath shows his real colours

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'In Yogi's Raj, Hindu festivals are State festivals.' 'He celebrates them, so does his police force, as he boasted in the assembly on Tuesday.' 'Eid, Christmas -- these can be observed, but expect nothing from the State to facilitate these celebrations,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Islamic State claims Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka

Islamic State claims Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Forty suspects, including the driver of a van allegedly used by the suicide bombers, have been arrested in connection with the attacks which shook Sri Lanka.

COVID-19 deaths: Why Supreme Court order is important

COVID-19 deaths: Why Supreme Court order is important

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'There is a special benefit in the matter being taken up by the Supreme Court rather than the high courts.' 'The orders of the high courts are limited, but the Supreme Court order is binding upon everybody.'

10 things to keep in mind before starting a company

10 things to keep in mind before starting a company

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Did you know that the Government of India has granted certain tax exemptions to start-ups for a prescribed period?

Flyovers: Big money guzzlers that fail to solve traffic problems

Flyovers: Big money guzzlers that fail to solve traffic problems

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

It should be clear to all that flyovers don't solve urban traffic problems, says Subir Gokarn.

Complete LS polls within three weeks: CPM to EC

Complete LS polls within three weeks: CPM to EC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The party also opposed the blanket bar on using school and college grounds as venues for public meetings, saying these could be used on holidays as otherwise agricultural land would be used for the purpose, to the detriment of the farmers' interests.

French TV show claims Real Madrid star Ronaldo is gay

French TV show claims Real Madrid star Ronaldo is gay

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Several media houses have sensationalised Cristiano Ronaldo's 'bromance' with Moroccan kickboxer Badr Hari.

20 IPOs hit Sebi clarification hurdle

20 IPOs hit Sebi clarification hurdle

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

While some bankers said that responses to the Sebi are being delayed deliberately in some of the cases in view of the turbulent market conditions prevailing on the bourses, those associated with some of these deals said these are 'routine' clarifications and would be responded in the due course. According to the latest processing status as on March 14 of draft offer documents filed with Sebi, clarifications are currently awaited from lead managers in relation to 20 IPOs.

2 held for spreading rumours about Jaya's health

2 held for spreading rumours about Jaya's health

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The arrests were made following a complaint by an AIADMK woman worker.

Imran Khan's party leading as Pakistan counts the votes

Imran Khan's party leading as Pakistan counts the votes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Counting has begun for the election which will be the second democratic transition of power in the nation's 70-year history.

Odd-even returns to Delhi; Kejriwal praises new traffic law

Odd-even returns to Delhi; Kejriwal praises new traffic law

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Kejriwal announced the odd-even scheme as part of the seven-point 'Parali Pradushan' action plan that also includes mass distribution of anti-pollution masks, mechanised sweeping and water sprinkling on the roads, tree plantation, and special plans for 12 pollution hotspots in the city.

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Most of the cases in Mumbai are asymptomatic -- 85 per cent you can say.' 'Only 10 to 15 per cent are symptomatic.'