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Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'Indians are great savers, but they are lousy investors.'

BCCI accepts Lodha verdict, forms working group to reform IPL

BCCI accepts Lodha verdict, forms working group to reform IPL

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday accepted the recommendations made by the Lodha Committee and formed a working group to prepare the road map for the future editions of the Indian Premier League.

The writing on the wall for Rotomac boss

The writing on the wall for Rotomac boss

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Vikram Kothari, managing director of Rotomac Pens, is now fighting a battle that might be difficult to win.

BCCI moves Supreme Court over Mumbai HC ruling on IPL probe panel

BCCI moves Supreme Court over Mumbai HC ruling on IPL probe panel

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday approached the Supreme Court challenging Bombay high court's order that held as illegal and unconstitutional the two-member probe panel constituted by it to look into spot-fixing and betting charges in the Indian Premier League as illegal.

Fast food rivals expand, hitting Yum sales in India

Fast food rivals expand, hitting Yum sales in India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Yum reduced the number of restaurants in India by 14 in the September quarter from the preceding quarter to 811.

American premium burger chain Carl's Jr set to enter India

American premium burger chain Carl's Jr set to enter India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The brand which has been endorsed by the likes of Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and Padma Lakshmi will open the first outlet in New Delhi next April.

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Modi said Nepal and India can benefit if they cooperate and work together for the promotion of five Ts: Tradition, Trade, Tourism, Technology and Transport.

Supreme Court restrains Srinivasan from taking charge as BCCI chief

Supreme Court restrains Srinivasan from taking charge as BCCI chief

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

N Srinivasan was on Friday restrained from assuming charge of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, if elected to the post, by the Supreme Court, which allowed the Board to hold its proposed Annual General Meeting scheduled for Sunday.

Supreme Court agrees to hear BCCI plea against 'illegal' probe panel

Supreme Court agrees to hear BCCI plea against 'illegal' probe panel

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear the Board of Control for Cricket in India's plea against the Bombay high court verdict, which declared as illegal its probe panel that was set up to look into the Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting controversy.

Srinivasan barred from contesting BCCI elections; SC says conflict of interest

Srinivasan barred from contesting BCCI elections; SC says conflict of interest

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Narayanswami Srinivasan suffered a major setback on Thursday as the Supreme Court barred him from contesting any election of the Board of Control for Cricket in India on grounds of conflict of interest.

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Navy chief Adm. Sunil Lanba said that by 2050, India will have 200 ships, 500 aircraft.

Would you pay Rs 1 lakh for your child's study trip?

Would you pay Rs 1 lakh for your child's study trip?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Schools adopt international curriculum, that requires increased number of non-classroom experiences.

Mallya's 'sweetheart deal' faces Sebi scrutiny

Mallya's 'sweetheart deal' faces Sebi scrutiny

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Such an exit arrangement is commonly known in the business parlance as 'golden parachute' or 'sweetheart deal'

'Heavens won't fall if BCCI officials do not own teams'

'Heavens won't fall if BCCI officials do not own teams'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to place before it a list of administrators and players having various commercial interests, including in the Indian Premier League and Champions League.

Modi hard sells India as an investment destination

Modi hard sells India as an investment destination

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the United Kingdom are economically made for each other.

Mallya says only shareholders can 'oust' him from USL

Mallya says only shareholders can 'oust' him from USL

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Asked to quit United Spririts' board, Vijay Mallya struck a defiant note saying he 'intends' to continue as its Chairman.

Meiyappan, Kundra banned for life; CSK, RR for 2 yrs

Meiyappan, Kundra banned for life; CSK, RR for 2 yrs

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, during the 2013 season of cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Markets end weak ahead of F&O expiry; FMCG, metals shine

Markets end weak ahead of F&O expiry; FMCG, metals shine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Sensex, Nifty end the day in red ahaead of F&O expiry.

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

McDonald's problems couldn't have surfaced at a worse time. Cut-throat competition, rapid expansion and a slowdown in consumer spending in the wake of demonetisation have seriously dented the overall quick-service restaurant business.

Why did Kiltan join navy without sonar, copter?

Why did Kiltan join navy without sonar, copter?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'An ASW corvette without towed array sonar and an ASW helicopter is nothing more than a feeble joke,' says a retired navy commodore.

Srinivasan, CSK face bleak future after Supreme Court rap

Srinivasan, CSK face bleak future after Supreme Court rap

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Uncertainty over the possibility of Board of Control for Cricket in India's president-in-exile Narayanaswami Srinivasan making a comeback and the survival of the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League deepened on Thursday as Supreme Court threw suggestions whether those named in the Mudgal Committee could be kept out of the BCCI elections and whether the CSK franchise could be scrapped.

IPL fixing: Lodha panel to take call on revealing 13 names

IPL fixing: Lodha panel to take call on revealing 13 names

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday left it to a panel headed by former Chief Justice of India R M Lodha to consider the feasibility of opening and looking into the sealed envelope, containing names of some players allegedly involved in the IPL spot-fixing case, submitted by Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Divided CII opts for 49% defence FDI limit

Divided CII opts for 49% defence FDI limit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Several CII defence committee members confirm this is now the official CII position, which conforms to that of industry bodies, Ficci and Assocham.

Mahabodhi temple set to glitter with Thailand's 289 kgs of gold

Mahabodhi temple set to glitter with Thailand's 289 kgs of gold

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The much awaited work to inlay with gold the dome of Bodh Gaya's 1,500-years-old Mahabodhi temple began on Wednesday by a team of technical experts from Thailand.

DGCA grounds SpanAir and Business Jet India's planes

DGCA grounds SpanAir and Business Jet India's planes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

During the checks on the Cessna aircraft registered with Business Jets India, the DGCA found that the pilots in command did not have necessary training certificates.

US President Barack Obama arrives in India

US President Barack Obama arrives in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama on Sunday arrived in India for a highly anticipated three-day landmark trip during which the two countries will strive to make progress on climate change, defence and economic cooperation.

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

If the deal is indeed being considered, this will be the first time that Ambani will be putting his money in a print media venture since he and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, split businesses to form their own groups

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The $100-billion SAIC would have a dedicated manufacturing facility in India, and would be the first Chinese automaker to do so.

Industry bodies close ranks on defence FDI

Industry bodies close ranks on defence FDI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The dust over the controversy around foreign direct investment (FDI) in the defence sector appears to have settled.

Make in India: Big opportunity to mint coins

Make in India: Big opportunity to mint coins

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Little attention is paid to the management of currencies and coins in India.

Mallya says in forced exile, no plans to return to India

Mallya says in forced exile, no plans to return to India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

"By taking my passport or arresting me, they are not getting any money," Vijay Mallya said.

Onus on disproving conflict of interest on Srinivasan, says SC

Onus on disproving conflict of interest on Srinivasan, says SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday put the onus on Board of Control for Cricket in India president-in-exile Narayanaswami Srinivasan to prove that there was no conflict of interest involving him that came in the way of a probe into the IPL-6 scam and took strong exception to his counsel "repeatedly" naming Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the proceedings.

Pehle aap, tehzeeb and Bollywood

Pehle aap, tehzeeb and Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

From Pakeezah to Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, from Shatranj ki Khilari to Umrao Jaan, the great city of Lucknow has made its way to the wornderful world of Hindi films.

Mallya's sole regret: Kingfisher is not flying when oil is cheap!

Mallya's sole regret: Kingfisher is not flying when oil is cheap!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya who inherited the UB Group from his father as a young 28-year-old, said he has got "nothing to prove".

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Britain has seen India and the UK agreeing on Rs 90,000 crore deals.

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth and his Rajasthan Royals team mate Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila were on Sunday cleared of charges by a Delhi court in the spot-fixing and betting scandal in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013. A flashback of the events that unfolded in the episode.

World Chess Championship: Host hopes to make a smart move

World Chess Championship: Host hopes to make a smart move

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The fact that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa approved an expenditure of Rs 29 crore for the World Chess Championship between Viswanathan Anand and Norway's Magnus Carlsen to be held here points to the significance the event has for the state government.

Supreme Court allows Srinivasan to resume charge as BCCI chief

Supreme Court allows Srinivasan to resume charge as BCCI chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed N Srinivasan to resume charge as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India while setting up special panel to probe the spot-fixing scandal that rocked the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.

REDIFF ARCHIVES: 'The most boring person is one who plays safe'

REDIFF ARCHIVES: 'The most boring person is one who plays safe'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Mumbai-origin Gulam Kaderbhoy Noon, who migrated to Britain with little funds and went on to found several Indian food companies that made him known as Britain's first 'Curry King', died on Tuesday at the age of 79 after he surrendered in his battle against liver cancer.