News for 'J N Choudhury'

Farmers' protest: 10th round of talks postponed to Wed

Farmers' protest: 10th round of talks postponed to Wed

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Asserting that the new farm laws are in the interest of the farming community, the government said obstacles do come whenever good things or measures are taken and it is taking longer to resolve the issue as farmers' leaders want a solution their own way.

Bihar minister travels without ticket

Bihar minister travels without ticket

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

The Assistant Commercial Manager, Sonepur division, East Central Railway, N K Singh said Choudhury was in the AC first class coach of the 2553 Barauni-New Delhi Vaishali Express.

'Policybazaar IPO minted 70 millionaires, 350 crorepatis'

'Policybazaar IPO minted 70 millionaires, 350 crorepatis'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'My father was asking me what an IPO is. He has no clue and he has never been an investor.' 'My mother, who was the one to ring the bell, has been an investor in Policybazaar for the past 6-7 years and I would say she has made good returns.'

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

First it was called content-led commerce. Then it came to be known as influencer-led commerce. And its latest iteration is creator economy. This evolution of the terminology for online personas impacting buying decisions -- through blogs, memes, bite-sized videos, and podcasts -- has happened over the past five to seven years.

Journalist arrested for Maoist links gets bail

Journalist arrested for Maoist links gets bail

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

The Orissa high court has granted conditional bail to a journalist of Gajapati district who was arrested on September 20 on charge of having links with the Maoists.

Rs 166-cr suit against Guinness Book filed

Rs 166-cr suit against Guinness Book filed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Kolkata-based adventurer Saloo Choudhury, who created a record by circumnavigating the world in a car, has filed a Rs 166-crore (Rs 1.66 billion) suit against the Guinness Book of World Records.

PSUs may see 20% dip in earnings

PSUs may see 20% dip in earnings

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Under the impact of the global economic downturn, profit making central public sector enterprises are expected to see an average dip of 15-20 per cent in their earnings in 2008-09, SCOPE's chief Arup Roy Choudhury said.

Lenovo bets on new products

Lenovo bets on new products

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The company launched eight products across price points under its new range of consumer laptops, targeting professionals, gamers and students

Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi tests positive for COVID-19

Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Doctors have advised the 85-year-old politician to stay in home isolation.

3 AGP ministers resign from Assam government

3 AGP ministers resign from Assam government

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The AGP had pulled out of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition government a day before the bill seeking to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan was passed in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The black bands were worn as a mark of protest against the alleged attack on the Constitution of India with the passage of the amended citizenship act by the government, leaders said.

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

President Donald Trump's executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of $100 billion to companies in the US, a top American think-tank claimed. The executive order signed by Trump on June 22, that had temporarily banned issuing fresh H-1B and L-1 visas till December 31, caused a negative impact to the valuation of Fortune 500 firms equivalent to over $100 billion in losses, Brookings Institute said in a report released this week.

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'In the business of money, where you are regulated, the liability lies on the head of the acquirer.' 'It is not a good thing when you cannot spot the risks.'

Zicom on expansion drive; plans 180 outlets

Zicom on expansion drive; plans 180 outlets

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Growing awareness on the security products, rising crime graph and people's want to have better security systems at home, are driving demand, Zicom CEO Santonu Choudhury said.

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Wolverhampton Wanderers had a goal controversially ruled out by VAR as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City, who finished with 10 men, in the Premier League on Friday.

'Young Scientist Award' for IIT prof

'Young Scientist Award' for IIT prof

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Prof Deepankar Choudhury of the department of civil engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai has received the 'Young Scientist Award' of the Indian Science Congress Association for the year 2004-2005.

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Himanta Biswa Sarma -- who is also the North East Democratic Alliance convenor -- took the oath of office and secrecy in Assamese.

Bharti Airtel Q1 net profit down 30.8% on higher expenses

Bharti Airtel Q1 net profit down 30.8% on higher expenses

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Bharti Airtel said net sales rose 7.9 per cent

'E-commerce is primed for growth'

'E-commerce is primed for growth'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'We will be wherever the consumer is.'

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

Pragya's Karkare remarks: Despicable, say 8 ex-DGPs

Pragya's Karkare remarks: Despicable, say 8 ex-DGPs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The joint statement was issued by retired DGPs Julio Ribeiro, Prakash Singh, P K Hormis Tharakan, Kamal Kumar, Jacob Punnoose, Sanjeev Dayal, Jayanto Choudhury and N Ramachandran.

Petrol price hiked by 14 paise a litre, diesel by 10 paise

Petrol price hiked by 14 paise a litre, diesel by 10 paise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

There will be corresponding price revisions on petrol and diesel in other states on account of change in dealer commission

More and more tourists coming to India

More and more tourists coming to India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Tourist arrivals in India have risen by 25.5 per cent between January 2004 and September 2004 compared to the corresponding period last year.

Anuradha case: Calcutta HC rejects appeal by Saha

Anuradha case: Calcutta HC rejects appeal by Saha

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Anuradha Saha had died in 1998 allegedly due to negligence by doctors attending on her.

Filmmaker Rohan Sippy blessed with a baby girl

Filmmaker Rohan Sippy blessed with a baby girl

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

2 States: She turned me down at first. Then she married me!

2 States: She turned me down at first. Then she married me!

Rediff.com10 May 2014

We asked you, our dear readers, to share your 2 States stories. Here is Parth Choudhury's tale of love!

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.

The Tejpal case: Presenting the perpetrator as the victim

The Tejpal case: Presenting the perpetrator as the victim

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

What has Tehelka's greatness to do with an act of sexual assault by its editor-in-chief, asks Shivam Vij

RBI says 'watchful' of banks' bad loans levels

RBI says 'watchful' of banks' bad loans levels

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

India's banking sector, dominated by more than two-dozen state-run lenders, has been hobbled by its highest bad-loan ratio.

In PIX: WB honours its legends with Banga Vibhushan award

In PIX: WB honours its legends with Banga Vibhushan award

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday presented the Banga Vibhushan awards to 13 luminaries from various fields.

Here's some good news for India's tea lovers

Here's some good news for India's tea lovers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Tea estates across Assam and West Bengal, which were hitherto closed owing to the lockdown, opened in April.

Bengal SINGES as chit fund COLLAPSES

Bengal SINGES as chit fund COLLAPSES

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Congress MP Adhir Choudhury has pegged the loss at Rs 17,000 crore.

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

This Khan superstar told Gulshan Grover, 'Go ahead, become a star in Hollywood.'

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

CBEC detects Rs 9,800 cr of service tax evasion

CBEC detects Rs 9,800 cr of service tax evasion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

May adopt dtrict action including prosecution and property attachment.

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The accident occurred when the private boat 'Ma Kamala' was headed to Majuli from Nimati Ghat and the government-owned ferry 'Tripkai' was coming from the riverine island.

New Army chief wields the broom, reshuffles top generals

New Army chief wields the broom, reshuffles top generals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

The most significant transfers effected by Gen Bikram Singh was that of former Director General Military Operations, Lt Gen AK Choudhury, to an insignificant, non-operational post as General Officer Commanding, Bengal Area, based in Kolkata, reports RS Chauhan