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What's wrong with Disney India?

What's wrong with Disney India?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Urvi Malvania reports on the restructuring expected at Disney India under new MD Mahesh Samat.

How to provide 24x7 electricity for all Indians by 2027

How to provide 24x7 electricity for all Indians by 2027

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'The 24x7 power for all vision is inspiring, because as we've so often seen, where India leads, the world follows,' says Rajiv J Shah, President, The Rockefeller Foundation.

Wilful defaulters: IT department to use powers to arrest, detain

Wilful defaulters: IT department to use powers to arrest, detain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The IT department has a designated official to execute these rare powers.

SC allows IT-dept to reopen tax case against Big B

SC allows IT-dept to reopen tax case against Big B

Rediff.com11 May 2016

In a setback to megastar Amitabh Bachchan, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the Income Tax department to reopen a tax case against him pertaining to his income for the assessment year 2001-02.

117 kg nilgai meat, 5 deer skulls, 40 guns seized from retd colonel's house

117 kg nilgai meat, 5 deer skulls, 40 guns seized from retd colonel's house

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Kumar's son Prashant Bishnoi is a national-level shooter.

ICC allocates special assistance fund to broke PCB

ICC allocates special assistance fund to broke PCB

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The International Cricket Council, on Friday, decided to allocate some special assistance fund to Pakistan Cricket Board considering the financial issues that the board is facing in absence of international cricket in the country.

Summer stocks for your portfolio

Summer stocks for your portfolio

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Given the school break, this is the peak travel season and companies catering to the 'friends and family' segment are expected to gain.

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

We don't know where this proposal is going to end up, but we do know that Test cricket is becoming less and less feasible in commercial and financial terms, with every passing Test, says Suhit K Sen.

'If slowdown prolongs we will start seeing casualties'

'If slowdown prolongs we will start seeing casualties'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'We are in the reverse gear and we are not there anywhere compared to the rest of the world'

US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp

US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Five influential American lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives calling on the US Postal Service to issue a postal stamp to commemorate the festival of Diwali.

Slow pace of reforms worrying: PM

Slow pace of reforms worrying: PM

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

'We need to enhance revenues and address the problem of untargeted, runaway subsidies,' Vajpayee said while inaugurating the National Development Council meeting.

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Google and Facebook need to be tamed, their garb of 'Investing in India's future' need to be pulled off,' observes Vibhu Arya.

Tim Cook's tryst with India: 1st stop, Siddhivinayak Temple

Tim Cook's tryst with India: 1st stop, Siddhivinayak Temple

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Cook is scheduled to meet top honchos of India Inc later during the day

Govt for minimum 6% of vehicle price as registration tax

Govt for minimum 6% of vehicle price as registration tax

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The government on Wednesday favoured a levy of a minimum 6 per cent of the sale price of the vehicle as a lifetime tax by various states.

Select Champions Trophy squad immediately: COA to BCCI

Select Champions Trophy squad immediately: COA to BCCI

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Irked by the delaying tactics of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the Supreme-Court appointed Committee of Administrators (COA) on Thursday instructed the Indian Cricket Board to "immediately announce the Champions Trophy squad".

Baseball, softball get second life at Olympics

Baseball, softball get second life at Olympics

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Baseball and softball, out of the Olympics since the 2008 Beijing Games, edged closer to a return to the world's biggest multi-sports event on Monday when the IOC approved sports programme changes.

This Rail Budget is for the common man: Suresh Prabhu

This Rail Budget is for the common man: Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said Budget-making was guided by the Prime Minister's words of the government being there to protect the interests of the common man.

Is sanction needed to prosecute Chavan in Adarsh case: HC

Is sanction needed to prosecute Chavan in Adarsh case: HC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Bombay high court on Wednesday sought to know from the Central Bureau of Investigation if sanction was required to prosecute former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on corruption charges in the Adarsh Housing scam case.

Green concerns cloud govt's divestment drive

Green concerns cloud govt's divestment drive

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Some overseas investors refuse to be part of roadshows, citing environment risks

Hyderabad encounter: NHRC begins on-the-spot probe

Hyderabad encounter: NHRC begins on-the-spot probe

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The apex human rights body in the country had taken cognisance of the encounter killings, saying it was a matter of concern and needed to be investigated carefully.

Why Panasonic is keen to leverage the Anchor brand

Why Panasonic is keen to leverage the Anchor brand

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The Anchor and Panasonic connection is a blend of legacy and quality and there really is no question of substituting one for the other. Panasonic is banking on Anchor's familiarity and widespread recall, to push its way ahead in the premium, automation-aided home appliances and accessories market.

Bain sues EY in US court for $60-mn loss in Lilliput

Bain sues EY in US court for $60-mn loss in Lilliput

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Bain alleges that it invested around $60 mn based on false financial statements that EY had audited and certified

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The Wadia group-owned airline is building a new management team and putting in place strategies for efficient operations. Leading the change is Cornelis Vrieswijk, the airline's new chief executive officer.

GST may burn a hole in middle class' pocket

GST may burn a hole in middle class' pocket

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Taxes on health, excluding medicines, could rise from 8.8 per cent currently, to around 13.6 per cent - an increase of 4.8 per cent.

Tokyo Olympics preparations on track

Tokyo Olympics preparations on track

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Tokyo has mostly delivered on that hope, despite some early teething problems.

A year of renovation later, Tatas' hq Bombay House throws its doors open

A year of renovation later, Tatas' hq Bombay House throws its doors open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

After Rs 800 million makeover, Bombay House reopened on July 29, 2018. The earlier dull interior with low technology has given way to a lot more colour and vibrancy.

No resolution to Vodafone tax dispute; DTC, GST still in limbo

No resolution to Vodafone tax dispute; DTC, GST still in limbo

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Besides Vodafone, several other major MNCs like Nokia and Shell were locked in tax dispute with the revenue department.

September sees car sales fall for 3rd consecutive month

September sees car sales fall for 3rd consecutive month

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Scooters, once the fastest growing sub-segment, also declined for the second consecutive month in September.

GST: Govt keeping close watch on prices, supply of goods

GST: Govt keeping close watch on prices, supply of goods

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Close to 202,000 new entities have registered under the GST Network

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Endearing moments of family time, impromptu singing sessions, ping-pong games on dinner tables and a constant stream of online humour provide a much-needed salve of hope and sanity in this time of distress.

Government addresses the Achilles heel of fiscal management

Government addresses the Achilles heel of fiscal management

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The government has at last commenced important structural reforms.

Govt sets up panel to simplify Income Tax laws

Govt sets up panel to simplify Income Tax laws

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The committee has been asked 'to study and identify the provisions.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

Tata Motors: Short term worries but outlook strong

Tata Motors: Short term worries but outlook strong

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Given the better growth in JLR sales and improving domestic sales, nearly 90 per cent of the analysts covering the stock have a 'Buy' rating.

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'At a time when the economy is depressed, a pandemic is raging, and the Chinese are making noises on the border, the NRC could be resuscitated.'

Govt flags deflation as new challenge for economy

Govt flags deflation as new challenge for economy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The WPI has been in the negative zone since November.

Ashok Leyland goes on a digital drive

Ashok Leyland goes on a digital drive

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Leyland expects the digital drive to help tap its in-house strength as well as segments such as passenger cars and two-wheelers.

Share buyback tax was not warranted

Share buyback tax was not warranted

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Levying buyback tax at a flat rate of 20 per cent (plus applicable surcharge and cess), irrespective of the period for which shares are held will be a dampener for equity shareholders who take inherent risks while investing, says Hitesh D Gajaria, partner and head of tax, KPMG in India.

Chhattisgarh govt recommends CBI probe into 'sex CD' row

Chhattisgarh govt recommends CBI probe into 'sex CD' row

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday chaired by Chief Minister Raman Singh at the Secretariat, state's Revenue Minister Prem Prakash Pandey said.

Fake call centre scam mastermind arrested in Mumbai

Fake call centre scam mastermind arrested in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The scam, which operated since 2013 through at least half a dozen call centres in Thane, targeted at least 15,000 US-based tax payers, who were allegedly conned by Indian tele-callers.