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Citi to sell Japanese brokerage unit

Citi to sell Japanese brokerage unit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Troubled financial services firm Citigroup is inviting bids for selling its Japanese brokerage unit, Nikko Cordial, in an effort to raise over $5 billion, a media report says.

Britney treats Japanese fans to another bare dare

Britney treats Japanese fans to another bare dare

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Britney wore a black and gold bra, white top hat and black satin hot pants on the Japanese show Hey! Hey! Hey!.

Get ready for Japanese superbikes at Indian prices

Get ready for Japanese superbikes at Indian prices

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

In an attempt to steal the two-wheeler market from the three Indian giants Hero Honda, Bajaj and TVS Motors, which collectively account for almost 85 per cent of sales, Japanese bike manufacturers like Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki will launch scaled-down Indian versions of their international superbike models.

'Please don't leave us to die: Japanese IS hostage's latest plea

'Please don't leave us to die: Japanese IS hostage's latest plea

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

A video posted by the IS warns that Kenji Goto will be executed within 24 hours.

'Who does not want to compete in the Olympics?'

'Who does not want to compete in the Olympics?'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

With a specific aim on improving her fitness, Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak is hoping to garner success in four World Cup events and an Asian Championship to seal her berth in the Paris Olympics.

Korea Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis

Korea Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty entered the semifinals of the Korea Open Super 500 tournament with a straight game win.

Game Changer: Japanese ref riles Croatia with soft Brazil penalty

Game Changer: Japanese ref riles Croatia with soft Brazil penalty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura endeared himself to Brazil fans with a contentious penalty award in the World Cup opener on Thursday, as Neymar put away the spot kick to give his side a 2-1 lead against Croatia late in the Group A opener.

UP: Japanese Encephalitis claims over 300 lives

UP: Japanese Encephalitis claims over 300 lives

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Japanese Encephalitis has once again reared its ugly head in eastern Uttar Pradesh, claiming the lives of over 300 children in the past two months.

Legal doyen Fali Nariman passes away

Legal doyen Fali Nariman passes away

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Nariman received the Padma Bhushan in January 1991 and in 2007, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Abe, who is on a three-day day visit to India from Friday, along with Modi will attend the 'Ganga Arti', a beautifully choreographed ritual worship of the holy river performed daily at the fabled Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Maruti India's gearshift to growth: Turbocharging the product portfolio

Maruti India's gearshift to growth: Turbocharging the product portfolio

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The stock of the country's largest passenger vehicle maker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), has been hitting successive all-time highs over the past three trading sessions. The rally in the scrip has helped it notch over a 21 per cent gain since the start of February, outperforming the National Stock Exchange Nifty Auto Index. The gains for the leader of small passenger cars have been more recent, as the company still trails the Nifty Auto over one- and two-year periods.

Japanese teen reaches first ATP semis

Japanese teen reaches first ATP semis

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

Japanese teenager Kei Nishikori reached his first ATP semi-final with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Bobby Reynolds.

China's loss is India's gain: Japanese loans

China's loss is India's gain: Japanese loans

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

India will replace economically booming China as the top recipient of Japanese soft loans for the first time due to its widespread poverty and importance to regional stability, a Japanese official said on Thursday.

Jubilo win Japanese Super Cup

Jubilo win Japanese Super Cup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

Brazilian forward Rodrigo Gral struck twice in a 3-0 win over Kyoto Purple Sanga.

Dani Pedrosa wins Japanese MotoGP, Rossi extends title lead

Dani Pedrosa wins Japanese MotoGP, Rossi extends title lead

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Spain's Dani Pedrosa claimed the 50th Grand Prix win of his career on Sunday, taking victory in the Japanese MotoGP as runner-up Valentino Rossi extended his lead in the championship standings.

Close shave for 59 people on Japanese airliner

Close shave for 59 people on Japanese airliner

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Fifty-nine people aboard a Japanese budget carrier had a lucky escape after the pilot "misunderstood" instructions from air traffic controllers and allowed the jet to fly just 75 meters above the sea while trying to land in Okinawa, authorities said on Tuesday.

India may sign tax sharing pact with Japanese MNCs

India may sign tax sharing pact with Japanese MNCs

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Move to address MNCs' taxation woes; UK likely to be the next.

India-listed multinational arms outclass parent firms' valuations

India-listed multinational arms outclass parent firms' valuations

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

It's not only the Indian markets that command a valuation premium over their global peers; shares of subsidiaries of India-listed multinational companies (MNCs) also trade at rich valuations compared to their parent companies. An analysis of 12-month forward price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-book (P/B) multiples of domestically listed MNCs shows that most quotes have a premium ranging from 2.1x to 6x that of their parent. Similarly, P/B, in most cases, is significantly higher in the domestic market.

Japanese 'Peace Boat' arrives in Kochi

Japanese 'Peace Boat' arrives in Kochi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

'Peace Boat' is a Japan-based international organisation that travels around the world on the 30,000 ton ship. This is the ship's 59th 'Around the World Voyage.' It has been calling at Kochi since the past five years.

Move over Siri! This Japanese phone has a heart

Move over Siri! This Japanese phone has a heart

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

'When the phone's battery is running out, it will make a charming statement like "I'm feeling a little low. Please recharge me".'

India to put up Japanese imperial couple at Parliament House

India to put up Japanese imperial couple at Parliament House

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

In a rare and special gesture the Indian government has invited Japanese imperial couple Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko to stay at Parliament House for a day during their India visit in the third week of November.

The 5 Ss of Japanese efficiency

The 5 Ss of Japanese efficiency

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Check out how Indian Industry is managing quality.

Satwik-Chirag storm into Malaysia Open semis

Satwik-Chirag storm into Malaysia Open semis

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached their second successive semi-final after humbling China's Ren Xiang Yu and He Ji Ting in straight games.

Daiichi and Docomo go, but India remains a hot market for the Japanese

Daiichi and Docomo go, but India remains a hot market for the Japanese

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

While the two high-profile exits in pharmaceutical and telecom have raised concerns over regulatory hassles in the country, Japanese investors are still keen to tap into India's consumer growth story and many more merger and acquisition deals are in the offing in this space.

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the ministry of road transport and highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Indo-Japanese plan for energy efficiency

Indo-Japanese plan for energy efficiency

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

A joint statement issued at the end of an India-Japan energy dialogue said both the countries would explore ways and means to further cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy sources.

PM woos Japanese cos to invest in India

PM woos Japanese cos to invest in India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Portraying India as a profitable investment destination, which will require fund inflows to the tune of $500 billion over the next five years

Punctuality: The Japanese way of business

Punctuality: The Japanese way of business

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

In this three-part article, we note some essential pointers that will stand the Indian professional in good stead.

Guess Who Inspires Sonam's Style?

Guess Who Inspires Sonam's Style?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Mum Sunita Kapoor encouraged Sonam's passion for style which has led her to become the fashion icon that she is today.

Japanese giant Aeon in talks with Indian retailers

Japanese giant Aeon in talks with Indian retailers

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Aeon Co is a diversified conglomerate and operates in various retail segments ranging from supermarkets, convenience stores, department stores, small supermarkets, discount stores and drug stores, besides financial services.

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Big conglomerates of Japan, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, and Mitsui Group, are looking to both build and buy commercial properties in key Indian cities.

Rain forces Japanese GP qualifying to Sunday

Rain forces Japanese GP qualifying to Sunday

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

Qualifying for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix was postponed to the morning of the race on Saturday after pouring rain made track conditions too treacherous for drivers.

Japanese GDP spurts 4.9 pc in Q1

Japanese GDP spurts 4.9 pc in Q1

Rediff.com20 May 2010

This is below the projections by the analysts who saw an over 5 per cent jump in the GDP.

Bihar: 3 get lifer in Japanese tourist's rape case

Bihar: 3 get lifer in Japanese tourist's rape case

Rediff.com17 May 2010

A fast track court in Bihar's Gaya district on Monday sentenced to life imprisonment three convicted men in the gangrape case of a Japanese woman tourist near Bodh Gaya on April 16. The decision came after a speedy trial was conducted in the case.

Japanese teen blazes into ATP final

Japanese teen blazes into ATP final

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

Teenager Kei Nishikori became the first Japanese to reach an ATP final at the Delray Beach International.

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Badminton: India's challenge ends at Hong Kong Open

Badminton: India's challenge ends at Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Vietnam Open: Simran-Ritika in quarters.

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Death of a princess, deadly Godzilla and detectives galore on OTT this week.

Japanese Tomizawa dies after Moto2 crash

Japanese Tomizawa dies after Moto2 crash

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

Nineteen-year-old Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa has died after a crash during Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix, the second death in the sport in two events.