News for 'J N Chaudhuri'

MF Guru: 'There are too many MFs in your portfolio'

MF Guru: 'There are too many MFs in your portfolio'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Banks unlikely to up lending rates as loan demand remains weak

Banks unlikely to up lending rates as loan demand remains weak

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

As liquid tightening measures were likely to be temporary, any change in lending rates would depend on the length of these measures, according to bankers.

2 states: 'We marry a person, not a caste'

2 states: 'We marry a person, not a caste'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

We invited you, our dear readers to share your 2 States stories. Samhita Chaudhuri shares her and her husband Sagar Malsane's tale.

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tejpal, former Tehelka editor-in-chief, was accused of sexually assaulting the colleague inside the elevator of a luxury hotel in Goa in 2013.

Sexual misconduct: Indian prof pleads not guilty

Sexual misconduct: Indian prof pleads not guilty

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Debasis Chaudhuri, 41-year-old professor of computer science at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, sat in the courtroom before his name was called with his elbows on his knees and his head resting on cupped hands.

Dark days will soon be over for a remote tribal village in Bengal

Dark days will soon be over for a remote tribal village in Bengal

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The installation work is expected to begin in October.

GDP growth may slow to 5.6-5.8%

GDP growth may slow to 5.6-5.8%

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Republic Day Special: How to make a tricolour jalebi

Republic Day Special: How to make a tricolour jalebi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

End your Republic Day celebration with these tricolour treats.

What makes Tuticorin agitation different from others

What makes Tuticorin agitation different from others

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Mass agitations are not particularly uncommon in India. But a mass agitation led by an environment-related issue that has gone out of hand is not something that can be easily recalled.

Highway diaries: Riding along NH8

Highway diaries: Riding along NH8

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

The National Highway number eight is a biker's dream come true says Ananjan Chaudhuri who rode with his friends from Mumbai to Dudhani in Silvassa. Here's his travelogue!

IIT-Bombay scraps face-to-face lectures this year

IIT-Bombay scraps face-to-face lectures this year

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

This is the first time in the institute's 62-year history that a new academic year will start with no students on campus. Other IITs are likely to follow suit with similar announcements for the autumn semester that runs from July till December.

Cobrapost: Bankers, insurers in damage-control mode

Cobrapost: Bankers, insurers in damage-control mode

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Finance ministry orders probe.

Top bankers hail Subbarao's work as RBI Governor

Top bankers hail Subbarao's work as RBI Governor

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Top bankers have hailed the contributions of the outgoing Reserve Bank Governor Duvuuri Subbarao saying he did his best during a tenure that was marked by difficult times for the economy.

'Novartis case: SC ruling wise and balanced'

'Novartis case: SC ruling wise and balanced'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Supreme Court is saying that consumers should not be forced to pay higher prices just because it is chemically a new drug unless there is a therapeutic benefit involved.

Why young people from India-Pak need to talk

Why young people from India-Pak need to talk

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

As India faces increasing dissonance and even hostility from its neighbours, there is increasing recognition that only government efforts are far from adequate. Assertive people-to-people contacts are essential to supplement and even supplant government efforts to normalise some inter-state relations, says Nilova Roy Chaudhury.

SBI joins ranks of dozen other headless PSUs

SBI joins ranks of dozen other headless PSUs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Delays in crucial PSU appointments a reflection of poor governance and political vested interests

A post-Kargil film

A post-Kargil film

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

Deepa Malik elected Paralympic Committee of India president

Deepa Malik elected Paralympic Committee of India president

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Decorated para-athlete and India's lone woman Paralympic medallist Deepa Malik has been elected as president of Paralympic Committee of India though the results of the elections are subject to a pending case in the Delhi High Court. The 49-year-old Deepa, who won a silver in shot put F-53 event in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, was elected unopposed as president in the PCI polls held in Bengaluru on Friday.

CBI probe into Saradha scam not allowed by HC

CBI probe into Saradha scam not allowed by HC

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Calcutta high court on Wednesday did not allow a Central Bureau of investigation probe into the multi-crore Saradha scam at the present stage and directed that the Special Investigation Team of the state police would continue with its inquiry which would be monitored by the court.

India vexed by Pak manoeuvres to gain Afghan centre stage

India vexed by Pak manoeuvres to gain Afghan centre stage

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The removal of the terrorist state tag from official Pakistani entities and allowing Islamabad a free run in negotiations on Afghanistan's future has strained India-US relations, says Nilova Roy Chaudhury

No need for CBI probe in Saradha scam: Amicus Curae

No need for CBI probe in Saradha scam: Amicus Curae

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The Amicus Curae in the PILs seeking a Central Bureau of Invstigation's probe into the chit fund scam on Tuesday told the Calcutta high court that there was no need for one at this stage and that the state investigation agency be allowed to continue its investigations.

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It indicates the grooming of the party's new leadership.' 'It is also a signal to the states that these ministers represent.'

India overtakes UK in defence spending; China remains a major challenger

India overtakes UK in defence spending; China remains a major challenger

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The nation has the fifth largest defence budget in the world, at $52.5 billion in 2017 ($51.1 billion in 2016), overtaking the UK whose defence budget fell from $52.5 billion in 2016 to $50.7 billion in 2017.

Will the Narada sting operation dent Mamata's popularity?

Will the Narada sting operation dent Mamata's popularity?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Any erosion in the TMC, may benefit the BJP, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Kingfisher: Bankers to decide future course of action

Kingfisher: Bankers to decide future course of action

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Kingfisher lenders will soon decide on future course of action with regard to the grounded airline as they do not want the company to close down, State Bank of India (SBI) said.

January jitters: All is well, say market experts

January jitters: All is well, say market experts

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Even as the Indian benchmarks, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, crumbled over three per cent today, experts are optimistic about the Indian economy and believe investors can still make 30 per cent plus returns in 2015

SBI taking all steps to recover Kingfisher money

SBI taking all steps to recover Kingfisher money

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The consortium of 17 banks, led by SBI, has an outstanding of over Rs 7,000 crore (Rs 70 billion) from the carrier but has shares of listed entities like United Spirits as collaterals which should realise Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion).

Pressure mounts on RBI to cut rate to boost growth

Pressure mounts on RBI to cut rate to boost growth

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

SBI Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri feels a 0.50 per cent interest rate cut is needed.

PSUs must start investing: Bankers

PSUs must start investing: Bankers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Bankers said India's structural story from medium to long term was intact and they were optimistic about the future.

Orthodox Hindu, tribal votes boost BJP's best Bengal tally

Orthodox Hindu, tribal votes boost BJP's best Bengal tally

Rediff.com24 May 2019

While the TMC was able to maintain its hold on the southern and coastal parts of the state, the BJP is doing well in the northern and western parts of the state, all predominantly tribal areas.

Court restrains AIFF from taking action against Bagan

Court restrains AIFF from taking action against Bagan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

A city court restrained the All India Football Federation (AIFF) from preventing Mohun Bagan from participating in the I-League.

Bankers hope RBI steps will reverse after Re stability

Bankers hope RBI steps will reverse after Re stability

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The rupee had earlier this month touched a life time low of 61.21 to a dollar.

Banks get Rs 1,000 cr by selling Kingfisher assets

Banks get Rs 1,000 cr by selling Kingfisher assets

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The consortium of 17 banks, led by SBI, has an outstanding of over Rs 7,000 crore (Rs 70 billion) from the carrier.

Bankers rule out slashing lending rates

Bankers rule out slashing lending rates

Rediff.com3 May 2013

A cut in the CRR will help banks release their funds stuck with the RBI on which they do not get any interest from the regulator.

'SBI may stop performance guarantee to road projects'

'SBI may stop performance guarantee to road projects'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Four days ahead of RBI's monetary policy review, SBI Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri says a cut of one percentage point in CRR will allow the bank to lower lending rates 20 basis points.

India's neighbourhood in a flux

India's neighbourhood in a flux

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Voters are gearing up to exercise their franchise and elect new leaders within the next 12 months in all but one (Sri Lanka) of the SAARC nations. India needs to better understand the likely scenarios and challenges and chart a course on how best to deal with the changes, says Nilova Roy Chaudhury

SBI rules out cut in minimum lending rate

SBI rules out cut in minimum lending rate

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Claims to have the lowest base rate in the market.

SBI sees no stress in gold loan portfolio

SBI sees no stress in gold loan portfolio

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Gold prices have dropped, but still they are above 70 per cent of the peak value.