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Alpha Airports under lens for security lapses

Alpha Airports under lens for security lapses

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board has forwarded complaints against duty-free operator Alpha Airports group to the home ministry and the Directorate General of Export Promotion.

PFI hartal against NIA action turns violent in Kerala, several hurt

PFI hartal against NIA action turns violent in Kerala, several hurt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in various parts of Kerala as the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by radical Islamic outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) was underway.

Need to resolve LAC issues early: Jaishankar tells Chinese FM

Need to resolve LAC issues early: Jaishankar tells Chinese FM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

In a meeting on the sidelines of the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe on Thursday, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on the current situation in the region and agreed that military and diplomatic officials of both sides should meet again and discuss resolving the remaining issues at the earliest.

Felt happy when people 'prayed' for my death in Kashi: Modi

Felt happy when people 'prayed' for my death in Kashi: Modi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Modi also accused previous government of neglecting the pilgrim city and said criminals had a free in the state.

Huawei P30 Pro's 50x digital zoom is not a gimmick

Huawei P30 Pro's 50x digital zoom is not a gimmick

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The Huawei P30 Pro has unmatched imaging capabilities, says Khalid Anzar.

Mallya under Sebi lens for stake sale non-disclosure

Mallya under Sebi lens for stake sale non-disclosure

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

UBHL chairman sold 8.41% stake, but didn't disclose.

Three PSG players test positive for COVID-19

Three PSG players test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Three Paris St Germain players have tested positive for COVID-19, the Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday without revealing their identities.

'Brahmastra has become that film that has given a feeling of hope'

'Brahmastra has become that film that has given a feeling of hope'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

'Movie-goers will thrive if you give them what they want.'

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Barcelona wasted a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga as they were shocked 1-0 at lowly Almeria on Sunday thanks to a first-half strike by El Bilal Toure.

After HSBC, StanChart's India outsourcing under US lens

After HSBC, StanChart's India outsourcing under US lens

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

A probe by the New York State's key banking regulator, the Department of Financial Services, has found deficient money laundering controls in outsourcing of work by StanChart to India, thus exposing the US financial system to terror financing and other risks.

Loans between firms come under I-T lens

Loans between firms come under I-T lens

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

The Income Tax (I-T) Department has decided to put an end to the contentious issue of taxation of deemed dividend or inter-company loans given to common shareholders of unrelated companies. The department proposes to amend the I-T Act in this regard.

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Senior bankers' pay to come under RBI lens

Senior bankers' pay to come under RBI lens

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

The Reserve Bank of India's proposed guidelines on bank executives' compensation will be extended beyond just CEOs to all senior executives in private and foreign banks, especially those involved in treasury functions.

Pre-payment penalty on loans? Banks under lens

Pre-payment penalty on loans? Banks under lens

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Several banks and housing finance companies have come under the scanner of the competition watchdog for imposing penalty on pre-payment of loans.

BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES of Satyajit Ray

BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES of Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Images from Nemai Ghosh's albums.

Mamata Going Soft On Modi Baffles All

Mamata Going Soft On Modi Baffles All

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

While the Opposition is making a belated effort to form a joint front against the BJP, Mamata's ambiguous stand has created confusion, observes Virendra Kapoor.

My first trip of 2020... to McLeodganj

My first trip of 2020... to McLeodganj

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Presenting scenic glimpses of McLeodganj from Hitesh Harisinghani's lens.

Preview: Google Pixel 4a

Preview: Google Pixel 4a

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The Google Pixel 4a mobile phone, discovers Ashish Narsale, is all about photography and software experience.

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Real Madrid dug deep in a 3-0 home win against lowly Alaves in the La Liga, but Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain their second Ligue 1 loss of the season.

70-80 senior leaders at Satyam under lens

70-80 senior leaders at Satyam under lens

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

"The new owner has lost no time in communicating that it is performance which will matter," the official said. Those employees who are not pliable enough to meld in these new roles may be asked to leave the company, he said, adding that integration was on the cards in verticals like telecom, which is the core strength of Tech Mahindra. Meanwhile, Ram Mynampati -- former Satyam executive director -- is understood to have quit the company.

Firms paying MAT may come under lens

Firms paying MAT may come under lens

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Prem Watsa's role in BlackBerry chief's salary under lens

Prem Watsa's role in BlackBerry chief's salary under lens

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Months before Fairfax Financial Holdings Inc bid $4.7 billion for BlackBerry Ltd, Fairfax boss Prem Watsa played a role in securing a golden parachute worth as much as $55 million for the smartphone maker's chief executive.

Reliance, top telecom cos under CBI lens

Reliance, top telecom cos under CBI lens

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Concerned over the alleged scam involving hundreds of crores in re-routing international calls, the Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe into working of Reliance Infocomm and some other top private telecom operators.\n

700 companies under RBI lens for non-payment of investor money

700 companies under RBI lens for non-payment of investor money

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

The move comes against the backdrop of rising instances of people getting duped by illicit money pooling activities

Enron probe: Ex-CEO's wife under lens

Enron probe: Ex-CEO's wife under lens

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

US authorities are probing if Linda, wife of ex-Enron chairman Ken Lay, acted improperly when she had their family foundation sell 1.3 million Enron stocks just days before the energy giant's bankruptcy.

Chidambaram flays govt after I-T, ED lens on son?s associates

Chidambaram flays govt after I-T, ED lens on son?s associates

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

CBDT stated the searches were on a group based at Chennai and Tiruchirappalli, strictly in line with the Income Tax Act

Doordarshan all set for impactful Republic Day coverage

Doordarshan all set for impactful Republic Day coverage

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

With 59 cameras, including one fixed on the dome of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, public broadcaster Doordarshan is all set to beam live every bit of action of the Republic Day parade which features a fly-past by 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force over the iconic Rajpath.

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Goodbye makes ordinary places, ordinary people and ordinary events become interesting, observes Mayur Sanap.

ATM cash vans under lens to check black money in Bihar polls

ATM cash vans under lens to check black money in Bihar polls

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Banks asked to maintain record of cash being ferried in these vehicles all the time

'It's like asking Harsha Bhogle to bat'

'It's like asking Harsha Bhogle to bat'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'The common ground between a film-maker and a film critic is a mad masochistic love for the movie.'

Banks put SMEs under lens for forex exposure

Banks put SMEs under lens for forex exposure

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

With little clarity on the list of companies that have mark-to-market losses on derivatives transactions, banks are now asking their corporate banking departments to scan the books of borrowers and also seek details of their foreign exchange exposure. Within this pie, banks are segregating companies with turnover of Rs 30-40 crore (Rs 300-400 million) to Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) and those which are above this threshold.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Both Ozhivudivasathe Kali and Lens look very promising!

Looking for a new camera? Read this first

Looking for a new camera? Read this first

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Here are a few cameras that will help you bring home the memories With holidays around the corner, travelling to exotic places is on our minds, says Abhik Sen

This CEO Built LGBTQ Friendly Workplace

This CEO Built LGBTQ Friendly Workplace

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'The focus is on to cultivate a culture of respect.'

First Look: The realme 6 series

First Look: The realme 6 series

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

For a starting price of Rs 16,999 and Rs 12,999, both the realme 6 Pro and realme 6 offer real value for money, says Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale.

Why the Huawei Mate series will tempt you

Why the Huawei Mate series will tempt you

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Huawei latest Mate series looks all set to take on Apple and Samsung, says Ashish Narsale.

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

A bit of economic reforms stalled and decisions delayed -- what Narayana Murthy spoke of -- don't hurt if a country's compassionate and inclusive social fabric has survived intact; if the country is happy, observes Shyam G Menon.