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Adani Crisis: Stress Test For Indian Capitalism

Adani Crisis: Stress Test For Indian Capitalism

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

In this round, the market has won. But it is still for Gautam Adani to decide whether he has lost or not, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss Ladakh border row

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss Ladakh border row

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that the two sides should work for an early resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh to restore peace and tranquility in the border areas as this has been an essential basis for progress in Sino-India ties.

Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy deal may come under Sebi lens

Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy deal may come under Sebi lens

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Regulator likely to probe possible violation of insider-trading norms.

Gutka: More firms under CBI lens

Gutka: More firms under CBI lens

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

The Central Bureau of Investigation has widened the probe into the gutka scam by scrutinising exports of some more prominent pan masala companies.

Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is so exciting!

Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is so exciting!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Samsung's new addition to the Galaxy S10-series has something for everyone, says Khalid Anzar.

Whoa! Stephanie Seymour poses nude for mag cover

Whoa! Stephanie Seymour poses nude for mag cover

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The model and actor's Vogue Italia cover will make your jaws drop.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

Jiang Zemin: A Chinese Leader Like None Other

Jiang Zemin: A Chinese Leader Like None Other

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

When Jiang Zemin traveled, as you can see in the photographs here, a Kodak Moment was never far away.

New foreign investment norms under RBI lens

New foreign investment norms under RBI lens

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

The central bank will send its comments to the finance ministry shortly. Sources close to the developments said a better way could have been worked out to increase the sectoral caps. The sources said while a cap was meant to protect the interest of the Indian shareholders in sensitive sectors, the new mode of calculation of indirect foreign holding provided for a circuitous way.

Indian patent law under US lens

Indian patent law under US lens

Rediff.com5 May 2004

Satyamgate: CA certificates under I-T lens

Satyamgate: CA certificates under I-T lens

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

After the Satyam scam, the role of chartered accountants has come into focus again. This time the Income Tax Department has found that CAs have given false certificates, enabling Non-Resident Indians and foreign nationals to evade taxes in India.

Railways under lens for Rs 300 cr alleged service tax evasion

Railways under lens for Rs 300 cr alleged service tax evasion

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Asked to share details of income from all its 16 zones, especially through tatkal, ticket cancellation and bed roll charges

Advance tax may come under lens

Advance tax may come under lens

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Bharti, Reliance, Idea under Trai lens

Bharti, Reliance, Idea under Trai lens

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued show cause notices to Bharti Tele, Reliance Infocomm, and Idea Cellular for not adhering to prescribed format for advertising tariffs to consumers.

Messi scores for PSG; Real take spoils in Madrid derby

Messi scores for PSG; Real take spoils in Madrid derby

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Lionel Messi's early goal earned Paris St Germain a 1-0 win at Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday as they opened a two-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.

Now, Ranbaxy AIDS drug under US lens

Now, Ranbaxy AIDS drug under US lens

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

It is now probing the quality of AIDS medicines supplied by the company to developing countries under US government-funded programmes. Estimates suggest that Ranbaxy has received over $9 million from the programme so far. Ranbaxy had a turnover of $1.5 billion in 2007-08, of which a quarter came from US sales.

Now drinking water under CSE lens

Now drinking water under CSE lens

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

The government should frame appropriate guidelines to fix standards for drinking water to rid it of pesticides and other harmful chemicals.

Would you buy the OnePlus 8 Pro for Rs 76,000?

Would you buy the OnePlus 8 Pro for Rs 76,000?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Ashish Narsale has the details about the newest phones in the market -- the OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

3 European banks under Sebi lens for violating norms

3 European banks under Sebi lens for violating norms

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

It is suspected that some portfolio managers at these banks, which have significant presence in Indian financial markets, could have helped their Indian clients to route their money back into India in disguise of foreign funds through use of investment vehicles across various jurisdictions.

Indian American turns mobiles into virtual lens

Indian American turns mobiles into virtual lens

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

A new software system, which enables mobile phone users to obtain location-specific, real-time information, either actively or passively, from other users across the world has been developed by a team led by an Indian-American professor at Duke University.

Pak appoints former top spy Lt Gen Asim Munir as new Army chief

Pak appoints former top spy Lt Gen Asim Munir as new Army chief

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chose Lt Gen Asim Munir as the new Army chief to replace incumbent General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Foreign banks' Indian arms under Crisil lens

Foreign banks' Indian arms under Crisil lens

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

"The examination will cover several aspects, including standalone profiles of the Indian subsidiaries, our assessment of the strength and quality of parent support, and translation of global ratings to the Crisil scale," Crisil Ratings Senior Director Raman Uberoi said.

Australia wary of embracing 'Nincompoop Nick' Kyrgios

Australia wary of embracing 'Nincompoop Nick' Kyrgios

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

If he does manage to beat Novak Djokovic or Cam Norrie in Sunday's final, it may be that winning the most prestigious title in tennis will wash away all his previous sins in the eyes of his compatriots.

Bear cartel suspected behind P-Notes bogey; trades under lens

Bear cartel suspected behind P-Notes bogey; trades under lens

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Bear operators are said to have created huge short positions in the stock market over the past few days, which means they were betting on a fall in the market values

Credit card case: Citibank under MRTPC lens

Credit card case: Citibank under MRTPC lens

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission passed the direction on a complaint from a credit card customer of the bank that he was wrongfully billed for a cash withdrawal of Rs 16,000, although he had never used the card in an ATM.

China's Xi set to get 3rd term as president at Communist Party meet

China's Xi set to get 3rd term as president at Communist Party meet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Except for Xi, 69, all top officials including the number two leader, Premier Li Keqiang will be replaced in the massive reshuffle to follow in the days to come, which included a new foreign minister replacing the incumbent Wang Yi.

All BlackBerry-type messengers under govt lens

All BlackBerry-type messengers under govt lens

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

RIM says it cannot provide access to the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution as it does not possess any key and the security architecture is the same around the world.

VW cheating a 'well thought-out crime', diesel cars under lens

VW cheating a 'well thought-out crime', diesel cars under lens

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

VW cheating a 'well thought-out crime', diesel cars under lens

What's Manushi reading?

What's Manushi reading?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Adah fights corona...Arjun recovers from it...

MF investments by bureaucrats, politicians under Sebi lens

MF investments by bureaucrats, politicians under Sebi lens

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Come January 1, 2011, all the new as also existing MF investors would need to disclose if they are or have been a head of state.

OBC, Dena Bank under lens for Rs 436 cr scam

OBC, Dena Bank under lens for Rs 436 cr scam

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The government has initiated a forensic audit at the state-run Oriental Bank of Commerce and Dena Bank after unearthing of a suspected scam, wherein the lenders allegedly misappropriated funds worth Rs 436 crore from their fixed deposit customers.

First Look: Sony launches the Xperia 5

First Look: Sony launches the Xperia 5

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Sony Xperia 5 inherits almost all the features from its flagship sibling, Xperia 1, launched earlier this year.

PIX: Neymar strikes again as PSG go top; Bayern held

PIX: Neymar strikes again as PSG go top; Bayern held

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Bayern Munich conceded a stoppage-time equaliser through VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy from the penalty spot for a 2-2 on Saturday, the champions' third consecutive Bundesliga draw.

Infrastructure firms under CAG lens for audit

Infrastructure firms under CAG lens for audit

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India plans to focus on infrastructure companies and banks for special audit during the current financial year.

Lanco's power project comes under Mayawati's lens

Lanco's power project comes under Mayawati's lens

Rediff.com29 May 2007

After the 1,200-acre special economic zone at Noida and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's gas-based power plant at Dadri, Lanco Kundapalli's 1,000-Mw Anpara C power project in Sonebhadra district of Uttar Pradesh has come under the scanner

Cross-border deals under tax lens: FinMin

Cross-border deals under tax lens: FinMin

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Tax officials are scrutinising other cross-border mergers like the Vodafone-Hutchison deal for possible tax evasion after the Bombay High Court rejected a petition against imposition of tax on the deal, a key Finance Ministry official said.

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma applauds the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's created on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

Bebo's fashion advice for pregnant women

Bebo's fashion advice for pregnant women

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Sonam wishes hubby... Shamita talks about strength...