News for 'Jamshedpur'

Torrent, Rel bid for power distribution in Agra

Torrent, Rel bid for power distribution in Agra

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

The financial bids will be opened on Wednesday along with the technical bids for Bareilly. Torrent had quoted highest rates at Rs 2.17 per unit, followed by JUSCO at Rs 2.16 per unit for Kanpur.

Tata Steel to invest Rs 5,700 cr for expansion

Tata Steel to invest Rs 5,700 cr for expansion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Tata Steel plans to expand capacity to 10 million tonnes at Jamshedpur by August 2011 from 6.8 million tonnes.

As linking Aadhaar kicks in, EPF contributor base shrinks

As linking Aadhaar kicks in, EPF contributor base shrinks

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The number of contributors was 46.4 million in July and 44 million in September.

Marriage is no stumbling block: Mary Kom

Marriage is no stumbling block: Mary Kom

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Marriage is not a hindrance to achieve success at any level of competition provided one has a supportive family, feel pugilists of international repute.

Maoists behead kidnapped cop in Jharkhand

Maoists behead kidnapped cop in Jharkhand

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Jharkhand Police on Tuesday said they had found the decapitated body of kidnapped police inspector Francis Enduwar. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Jharkhand Range) R K Malik, said that Enduwar's headless body was found at around 9.15 am on the Jamshedpur-Ranchi highway with a note from the Naxals saying that they could expect more of the same treatment if their demands were not acceded to.

Mary Kom suspended for 'unsporting behaviour'

Mary Kom suspended for 'unsporting behaviour'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Four-time World champion M C Mary Kom was on Monday suspended till October 27 for 'unsporting behaviour' after her quarter-final loss in the Women's National Boxing Championships in Jamshedpur.

Mary Kom upset with facilities at Nationals

Mary Kom upset with facilities at Nationals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Four-time world champion women boxer MC Mary Kom is miffed at the poor accommodation provided by the organisers of the ongoing 10th Senior Women's National Boxing championship at J R D Tata sports complex in Jamshedpur.

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

No interest rate hike likely in 6 months: SBI

No interest rate hike likely in 6 months: SBI

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The country's largest lender, State Bank of India, has said that there will be no hike in lending rates in the next six months as there is surplus liquidity in the market.

Non-bailable warrant issued against Raj Thackeray

Non-bailable warrant issued against Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

A Jamshedpur court on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray.This is the third such warrant issued against him on the charges of hurting religious sentiments and abusing Biharis.Two other non-bailable arrest warrants issued by the court of Judicial Magistrate A K Tiwari are already pending against Thackeray.

B-schools see surge in pre-placement offers

B-schools see surge in pre-placement offers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

In 2008, any question about job offers drew grim looks from B-school students and professors. This year, the smiles are back. The premier Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other prominent B-schools like XLRI Jamshedpur are confident that 2009 will be better than 2008.

Over 2,000 auto parts units face closure

Over 2,000 auto parts units face closure

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

The current slump in the automobile sector has delivered a hard knock to component makers -- classified as small and tiny enterprises -- as about 600 manufacturing units in Jamshedpur have shut down operations, while more than 2,000 other units spread across the country are on the verge of closure.

Why Fanney Khan will be screened for Lataji

Why Fanney Khan will be screened for Lataji

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'It is nice to know I am remembered even now,' Lataji tells Subhash K Jha.

Is India really heading the Pakistan way?

Is India really heading the Pakistan way?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

India's majoritarian regime is now making a dangerously fast-paced move towards theocracy, like its western counterpart did a few decades ago, warns Mohammad Sajjad.

The Politics of Education

The Politics of Education

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'If there is one thing our politicians, especially those with their ear to the ground, understand, it is the reality that their voters want three things from their children's schooling: English, English, English', notes Shekhar Gupta.

Non-bailable warrant against Raj Thackeray

Non-bailable warrant against Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

The court of 1st class judicial magistrate A K Tiwary on Tuesday issued the warrant and directed Thackeray to be present personally in the court on November 17. It also ordered that a copy of the arrest warrant be issued to the Mumbai police commissioner for its execution.

Tatas defer Orissa rural BPO plan by 2 years

Tatas defer Orissa rural BPO plan by 2 years

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The Tata Group has decided to defer its plan of setting up a rural business process outsourcing unit near the proposed steel plant at Kalinganagar in Orissa by two years.

Tata Motors, Jharkhand in talks for 300 acres

Tata Motors, Jharkhand in talks for 300 acres

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Tata Motors is negotiating with the Jharkhand government to acquire 300 acres of land to set up a vendor park on the lines of the one in Pantnagar (Uttar Pradesh), a senior company official said.

Retrenched Raymond staff stare at long battle

Retrenched Raymond staff stare at long battle

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The company stated that it was taking steps for cost rationalisation across all businesses to maintain liquidity and due to a prolonged slowdown it had to take a few tough measures.

From Tisco apprentice to giant-killer

From Tisco apprentice to giant-killer

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Once an apprentice with Tata Steel, 46-year-old Gopal Krishna Patar now proudly carries the 'giant killer' tag after humbling Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha supremo Shibu Soren in the by-election to the Tamar assembly constituency

Talukdar in archery World Cup final

Talukdar in archery World Cup final

Rediff.com7 May 2009

India's Jayanta Talukdar made it through five successive rounds to pit himself against Athens Olympics gold medallist Marco Galiazzo of Italy in the final of the recurve section of the Archery World Cup Stage 2 at Porec (Croatia) on Thursday. The 23-year-old Guwahati-born Talukdar, an assistant manager with Tata Steel in Jamshedpur, is eyeing his second World Cup gold medal in the sport.

'I'm not hungry to be recognised by Bollywood'

'I'm not hungry to be recognised by Bollywood'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'You can be a great actress, incredibly good looking, have a huge body of work, have National awards... but until you make a mark in a Hindi project, people will not bother.'

Arrested terror operative was instructed to recruit young boys from India

Arrested terror operative was instructed to recruit young boys from India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Suspected Al Qaeda terrorist Abdur Rahman, who was arrested from Cuttack on December 16, was asked to recruit young boys to work for terror organisations, a senior police official said on Sunday.

U-17 WC Digest: Kohli wishes India players

U-17 WC Digest: Kohli wishes India players

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The All India Football Federation believes that the FIFA U-17 World Cup, beginning October 6, can be a catalyst for the sport.

Cops told to execute warrant again Raj Thackeray

Cops told to execute warrant again Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The order came from first class judicial magistrate A K Tiwary when Thackeray failed to appear before the court on Thursday in connection with a petition by lawyer Hameed Raza Khan under sectioins 153 (rioting), 295 (hurting religious sentiments) and other relevant sections of the Indian PenalCode for the MNS leader's remarks against Chhatt festival earlier this year.

6 injured in explosion at Tata Steel factory

6 injured in explosion at Tata Steel factory

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Around half a dozen Tata Steel employees and contract workers were injured following an explosion in the LD gasholder inside its factory in Jamshedpur.

SRK, Aamir 'tarnishing' India's image, says VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi

SRK, Aamir 'tarnishing' India's image, says VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi alleged that actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan were "tarnishing" the image of the country by claiming that intolerance was prevalent.

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Karpoori Thakur must be remembered by people today who are tired of witnessing fractious politics where corruption, bigotry, hatred and violence seems to have become distressingly recurrent,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Imtiaz Ali's Punjabi Connection

Imtiaz Ali's Punjabi Connection

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

The director seems to love making Punjabis the central theme of his movies.

Sports Shorts: Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon

Sports Shorts: Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Passenger car plant at Pune working normally:Tatas

Passenger car plant at Pune working normally:Tatas

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

On Wednesday, Tata Motors had announced shutting down its Jamshedpur unit, the mother plant for its heavy commercial vehicles, for three days due to slump in demand. The Jamshedpur plant is the hub for manufacturing tippers, tractor trailers and multi-axle vehicles.

Court issues warrant against Raj Thackeray

Court issues warrant against Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

A Jamshedpur court on Thursday issued a warrant of arrest against chief of Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS), Raj Thackeray for his alleged derogatory remarks on chhat festival, popular among North Indians, "hurting" the religious sentiments.

These migrants are unwelcome guests in their own homes

These migrants are unwelcome guests in their own homes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

As the world awaits the end of the global pandemic, rural Bengal might be witnessing a recession unfolding in bits and pieces. With factories and tea gardens closing down, agricultural income falling and storm Aila ravaging a large part of deltaic West Bengal in 2010, migration gradually became a norm.

Court issues summon against Raj

Court issues summon against Raj

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

A local court in Jamshedpur has issued summons against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray for his remarks over Chatt festival leading to agitation in several parts of the country, including Bihar and Jharkhand. He has been asked to appear before the court on April 22. The court of first class judicial magistrate A K Tiwari issued the summons on Tuesday after examining witnesses Rajhans Tiwari, Sanjay Prasad and Niranjan Prasad (all lawyers).

Russi Mody: A man manager par excellence

Russi Mody: A man manager par excellence

Rediff.com18 May 2014

On Mody's death, Tata on Friday said, "Russi Mody was an institution at Tata Steel. Under his leadership, the company grew significantly and he instituted many human resource initiatives.

Want to halt attrition? Go to XLRI

Want to halt attrition? Go to XLRI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

XLRI Jamshedpur, School of Business and Human Resources, has drawn up a number of courses this financial year for companies to help combat attrition rate across industries. These are expected to help managers and senior-level executives, especially HR personnel and team-leaders, to understand ways to retain employees and manage teams effectively.

B-schools upbeat on executive education courses

B-schools upbeat on executive education courses

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Deans and professors from the best business schools are jostling for appointments with executives and companies to offer tailor-made programmes. At IIT-Kharagpur, XLRI Jamshedpur, and IIM Calcutta, around 200 executives take the executive education programmes every year, with course fee ranging between Rs 5,000 and Rs 35,000, while a few courses could cost up to a couple of lakhs.

After Lankan cricketers, ISL footballers sport masks in Delhi

After Lankan cricketers, ISL footballers sport masks in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Air pollution in the city is a cause of concern for not only the Sri Lankan cricketers but also for the footballers competing in the Indian Super League as they wore masks while training on Tuesday.

XLRI to award SBI chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya

XLRI to award SBI chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

At its 58th annual convocation to be held on March 22, Bhattacharya will be conferred the prestigious Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal for industrial and social peace.

Another warrant against Raj Thackeray

Another warrant against Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

A court in Jamshedpur issued a non-bailable warrant against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray for failing to appear before it in a case regarding his alleged derogatory remarks on 'chat festival'.