News for 'Lakshmi R'

Mittal's first overseas venture was in...

Mittal's first overseas venture was in...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

Take the rediff business quiz and find out how much you know about the world's third richest man and his company.

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.

Journeys that are as good as the destinations

Journeys that are as good as the destinations

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Five trips where getting there is where the fun is

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Mired in corruption, politics and with a history of suicides by its hapless depositors, PMC Bank's revival is a challenge very different from Yes Bank and LVB, both for the regulator and the rescuer, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Meet Ishani Chowdhury, the unsung, community hero

Meet Ishani Chowdhury, the unsung, community hero

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Ishani Chowdhury deftly straddles the diverse worlds of activism and the arts.

Mary Ann Gomes wins Asian chess crown

Mary Ann Gomes wins Asian chess crown

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

The 17-year-old lass won the gold medal in the Asian Junior girls' chess championship and earned her second Woman Grandmaster norm.

Has India failed to nurture talent and create global companies?

Has India failed to nurture talent and create global companies?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Does the fact that iconic global companies have Indian-origin CEOs reflect our systemic failure to nurture talent and create such companies in India?

She has just one year to live. This is how she plans to spend it

She has just one year to live. This is how she plans to spend it

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Her story is sure to tug on your heartstrings.

The 20 most powerful people in the corporate world

The 20 most powerful people in the corporate world

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

If you exclusively look at business personalities, Ambani ranks 20 and Mittal ranks 28.

Yes Bank continues to roil other private lenders

Yes Bank continues to roil other private lenders

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Private sector lenders have been communicating to their customers about their strong capital positions but it has not put depositors at ease.

Travel: The best bird-watching destinations in India!

Travel: The best bird-watching destinations in India!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

It's winter and there couldn't be a better time than now to head out into the wild. Lakshmi Sharath has some suggestions.

Mittal may sell over 38% stake

Mittal may sell over 38% stake

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

NRI steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is considering relinquishing his controlling stake - a move that could lower the barriers to shareholders accepting his $22.1 billion

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Rediff.com6 May 2011

The wedding was well attended by film stars, politicians and bureaucrats.

BJP leaders meet PM, demand Prez Rule in Uttarakhand

BJP leaders meet PM, demand Prez Rule in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders from Uttarakhand on Monday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and demanded the imposition of President's Rule in the flood-ravaged state on the grounds that the Congress government there had failed to deliver. The delegation, led by former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and comprising Tehri Garhwal Member of Parliament Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah among others met, Dr Singh for 30 minutes.

Want to lose weight? Eat right!

Want to lose weight? Eat right!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Eat right to lose those extra inches.

INTERESTING television shows coming up in 2015

INTERESTING television shows coming up in 2015

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Here's a look at the shows coming up!

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'This year felt different -- and was different.' 'For the first time, the Indian American voter seemed to matter.'

Pro-Telangana students CLASH with police again

Pro-Telangana students CLASH with police again

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Pro-Telangana students on Thursday clashed with police on the Osmania University campus in Hyderabad for the second consecutive day.

New Year's Eve in a forest!

New Year's Eve in a forest!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

There are no clocks or calendars at Kabini -- just an endless chat with nature at its best, says Lakshmi Sharath.

Rescue acts, growth measures dominate RBI's platter in 2020

Rescue acts, growth measures dominate RBI's platter in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Delivering a public speech hours after the RBI launched a rescue act for Yes Bank on March 6, Governor Shaktikanta Das reiterated the RBI's affirmation to do whatever was needed to combat the coronavirus impact. On that day, India had only one confirmed COVID-19 infection, the World Health Organisation was five days off from declaring it as a pandemic and the financially debilitating lockdowns were not even on the horizon. Das' promise on efforts to mitigate COVID-19 impact appeared as a footnote in news reports from the event.

The rebirth of iconic INS Vikrant

The rebirth of iconic INS Vikrant

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Good navies keep their battleships alive. India's first aircraft carrier will be reborn as its first indigenously built carrier, reports Ajai Shukla

Satyam scam: CBI arm played crucial role in building case

Satyam scam: CBI arm played crucial role in building case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

This is one of the major corporate frauds in the country.

Now Laxmi Vilas Bank under RBI scanner for bad loans

Now Laxmi Vilas Bank under RBI scanner for bad loans

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The PCA plan covers various suggestions or measures to recover non-performing assets (NPAs), reduce costs, boost capital, downsize risk-weighted assets, and improve profitability, among others. The LVB management is in the process of implementing all of these, said sources.

World's 10 most expensive residential areas

World's 10 most expensive residential areas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

At Hong Kong's Pollock's Path, houses are quoted at Rs 75.4 lakh one square metre.

Why Obama will visit ArcelorMittal's US plant

Why Obama will visit ArcelorMittal's US plant

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Noting its role in reviving the US economy and creating jobs, President Barack Obama will visit a steel plant owned by NRI tycoon Lakshmi Mittal whose company is the largest supplier of steel to the US auto manufacturing sector.

'Should I go for CAT or GMAT?'

'Should I go for CAT or GMAT?'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Style Diaries: Kim is a hot mess in sheer!

Style Diaries: Kim is a hot mess in sheer!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Our weekly take on the good, bad and ugly looks of the week. Take a look to check who fared well and who didn't.

PIX: Telugu actresses sizzle when wet!

PIX: Telugu actresses sizzle when wet!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

This is how the actresses frolick in the rains.

Missing Delhi elephant, found after 2 months

Missing Delhi elephant, found after 2 months

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The elephant, Laxmi, was traced to Yamuna Khadar area. Its mahout, Saddam, has been arrested

The Ten Richest Indians!

The Ten Richest Indians!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

Adhesive for success

Adhesive for success

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Sachin P Mampatta goes back in time to recall a deluge that that has passed into lore in Kerala.

Review: Maranthen Mannithen is enjoyable

Review: Maranthen Mannithen is enjoyable

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Maranthen Mannithen deals well with many subjects like love, lust, heartbreak, betrayal and jealousy.

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'When there is unlocking, there is demand revival.' 'This is going to be the main growth engine in this kind of an economic scenario.'

After ghar wapsi in Bengal, now 9 reconverted in Tamil Nadu

After ghar wapsi in Bengal, now 9 reconverted in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Nine people, including 3 couples were reconverted to Hinduism in Chennai

World Breastfeeding Week: When mums breastfed at work

World Breastfeeding Week: When mums breastfed at work

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

These photographs send out a powerful message.

Pregnancy Quiz: Science vs Superstition

Pregnancy Quiz: Science vs Superstition

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Take this quiz to see how prepared you are to filter the buzz around your bump and whether you can differentiate between fact and old wives' tale, science and superstition.

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.

SIIMA 2016: Nayanthara, Shruti Haasan arrive in Singapore

SIIMA 2016: Nayanthara, Shruti Haasan arrive in Singapore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A look at the star arrivals!