News for 'Lakshmi'

Dalit ragging case: 3 arrested, 2 sent to 14-day judicial custody

Dalit ragging case: 3 arrested, 2 sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The victim, a student of Al Qamar College of Nursing School in Gulbarga, is presently in a critical state.

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

India may adopt norms similar to the US Federal Reserve model, which regulates conglomerate-led banks in the country.

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.

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.

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Aarohanam tells the tale of a woman's struggle with bi-polar disorder.

The Star Style Poll: Who wore it BETTER?

The Star Style Poll: Who wore it BETTER?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Even celebrities end up wearing the same outfit on the red carpet from time to time. In a size-up that compares Deepika Padukone to Jenny McCarthy, Padma Lakshmi to Alessandra Ambrosio, and several other stars both desi and international sporting the same ensembles, we ask you to vote for the better look!

ArcelorMittal's Q1 net loss widens to $728 mn on currency headwinds

ArcelorMittal's Q1 net loss widens to $728 mn on currency headwinds

Rediff.com7 May 2015

ArcelorMittal on Thursday reported a net loss of $728 million for the first quarter ended March 31

Air India owes Rs 4,277 crore in unpaid fuel bill

Air India owes Rs 4,277 crore in unpaid fuel bill

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Unlike private carriers such as Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines, Air India has not given any security as insurance against default, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

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 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.

Hindu doctor shot dead in Pakistan

Hindu doctor shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

A well-known Hindu doctor was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, police said.

Sonia, PM in top 20 most powerful people: Forbes

Sonia, PM in top 20 most powerful people: Forbes

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi have been named among the top 20 most powerful persons in the world by Forbes magazine in its annual power rankings which placed United States President Barack Obama as number one for a second year in a row.

Case against constable for holding police official hostage

Case against constable for holding police official hostage

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Police on Thursday filed a case against suspended head constable Giriprasad Sarma who had taken the Superintendent of Police of the Police Transport Organisation (PTO) E Lakshmi Narayana hostage.

Hyderabad hostage drama ends with release of senior cop

Hyderabad hostage drama ends with release of senior cop

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The hostage drama in Hyderabad involving a suspended head constable and a superintendent of police ended on a peaceful note. The state Director General of Police Dinesh Reddy intervened and successfully persuaded Head Constable Giriprasad Sharma to release SP Lakshmi Narayana. The drama ended four hours after it started.

Keith Vaz named most influential Asian in UK

Keith Vaz named most influential Asian in UK

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Keith Vaz, the Indian-origin Labour member of Parliament, has emerged as Britain's most influential Asian in a list of 101 powerful people from the region, which includes the likes of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, the billionaire Hinduja Brothers and leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul.

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

IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai gears up for the festival of lights

IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai gears up for the festival of lights

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

As the city that never sleeps prepares to usher in the festival of lights, Nadisha Daniel captures the celebratory mood on camera.

Chennai schoolgirls revive an Indian martial art form

Chennai schoolgirls revive an Indian martial art form

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

S Saraswathi met up with international Silambam champions N Nagabhavani and N Lakshmi Soujanya and their coach in Korattur, Chennai. Here's what she learned about the two young experts and the dying sport.

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.

India not top priority for investments: L N Mittal

India not top priority for investments: L N Mittal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The steel magnate, however, said that with the measures that the Indian government has announced in last couple of months, the confidence is starting to build up.

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

There are two major impact of a "transfer raj". First, criteria other than merit often determine the assignments of bureaucrats to specific positions. So the most important positions may not always go to the most qualified or competent bureaucrats. This naturally means that there are inefficiencies in policy formulation and implementation, Harvard Business School's Lakshmi Iyer tells Faisal Kidwai

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The first half though is not exciting as most of it is wasted on a meaningless romantic angle with some tiresome comedy, feels S Saraswathi.

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.

Pt Ravi Shankar's ashes to be taken to Varanasi

Pt Ravi Shankar's ashes to be taken to Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The ashes of the late Pandit Ravi Shankar, the noted sitar player who passed away last week, will be taken to Varanasi for the final rites, Lakshmi Shankar, the musician's sister-in-law, told rediff.com at a memorial service held at the Self Realisation Fellowship Ashram Center in Encinitas, Southern California.

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Naan Sigappu Manithan has an honest narrative, excellent performances and many twists and turns that keep you entertained

SC nod for screening of film on Veerappan

SC nod for screening of film on Veerappan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday paved the way for the screening of Tamil film Vanayuddham based on the life of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan after the producers agreed to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation to his wife.

'Petro price hike to be decided by oil cos'

'Petro price hike to be decided by oil cos'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The oil companies will meet on Friday for the review meeting on pricing in which petrol price could be increased by Re 1 and diesel prices by 50 paise by this weekend.

Mittal's deal with France averts nationalisation

Mittal's deal with France averts nationalisation

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

It will not shut down two blast furnaces at the Florange facility which will retain 650 workers whose jobs were under threat.

'Balabhaskar was a true legend, a great musician'

'Balabhaskar was a true legend, a great musician'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'I told him, "Balu, you have to get out of the hospital. We have to do a lot of programmes together".' 'When I kissed him on his forehead, tears started rolling from his eyes.' 'I wiped the tears away and prayed.' 'I didn't know that was the last time I was going to see my friend alive.'

India on course for clean sweep

India on course for clean sweep

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Three Indians are already assured of gold medals in their age-groups in the Asian Youth chess championships.

Diwali trading to be for 75 minutes this year

Diwali trading to be for 75 minutes this year

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The special trading session would be conducted to pay obeisance to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Tension in Hyderabad over temple work next to Charminar

Tension in Hyderabad over temple work next to Charminar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The temple incident is the latest in a series of incidents of a communal nature over the last two weeks. Tension was still prevailing in Kulsumpura and Sabzimandi areas of Hyderabad where communal clashes took place on Monday night over the burning of a religious flag by miscreants. Stone-pelting was reportedly continuing for the last three days despite the presence of the police

Bollywood stars pay tribute to Prabuddha Dasgupta

Bollywood stars pay tribute to Prabuddha Dasgupta

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Jewellers give up on machines, go back to handcrafted designs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

As the shift from hand-crafted to machine-made ornaments did not serve the purpose, with neither the cost of machine-made jewellery declining nor jewellers finding innovative designs, the industry goes back to 'hand-crafted' ornaments for both domestic and overseas buyers, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

'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.'

ArcelorMittal Orbit: An architectural wonder

ArcelorMittal Orbit: An architectural wonder

Rediff.com14 May 2012

An amazing architectural masterpiece, 'ArcelorMittal Orbit' is a 115 metres (377 ft) high observation tower in the Olympic Park in Stratford, London.

Reddy's judicial custody extended to September 7

Reddy's judicial custody extended to September 7

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

A CBI court on Saturday extended till September 7 the judicial custody of former minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy and four others arrested in the illegal mining case of Associated Mining Corporation owned by him.

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

There was music, dance, workshops and lots to be entertained and be inspired from.

RIL has agreed to CAG audit: Oil Ministry

RIL has agreed to CAG audit: Oil Ministry

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The company had initially objected to audit by CAG for time barred years as per Production Sharing Contract and had not accepted the 'exceptional circumstances' advanced by the ministry