News for 'Mitra'

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Aseem Chhabra remembers Master Chef Floyd Cardoz who died of coronavirus in New York on Wednesday.

States find sugar cess bitter at GST council meet

States find sugar cess bitter at GST council meet

Rediff.com5 May 2018

As cess levied under GST isn't shared by states, most states oppose it on the ground that it would set a wrong precedent and distort the GST structure.

Buying gold to be attractive again in 6 months

Buying gold to be attractive again in 6 months

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Investors, speculators, hedgers and consumers who sold their gold stocks to partly set off losses in the financial markets will start replenishing within six to eight months, says Ajay Mitra, managing director - Indian sub-continent, World Gold Council.

GST: States, FinMin at loggerheads over compensation

GST: States, FinMin at loggerheads over compensation

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

While Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated her stand that the central government was committed to cooperative federalism, finance ministers of non-BJP ruled states such as Punjab and Kerala said she refused to give a categorical assurance that states will be paid compensation on time.

Manish changed the face of Bollywood: Amrita Rao

Manish changed the face of Bollywood: Amrita Rao

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Gorgeous actor Amrita Rao walked the ramp for ace designer Manish Malhotra's bridal collection at Kolkata Fashion Week.

'Hike in repo may not push up interest rates'

'Hike in repo may not push up interest rates'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The apex bank in its monetary policy for 2010-11 hiked the repo and the reverse repo to 5.25 per cent and 3.75 per cent, respectively, and the CRR to 6 per cent.

Bagan ridicules Bhutia's defamation charge

Bagan ridicules Bhutia's defamation charge

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Mohun Bagan on Thursday ridiculed Bhaichung Bhutia's defamation charge against the club saying the Indian football captain has become a "laughing stock" in the bargain.

How 2 Mumbai banks coped with the note ban

How 2 Mumbai banks coped with the note ban

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'It is human nature to get angry and annoyed when you are inconvenienced.' 'But we were able to enroll a few of our customers as 'bank mitras', who with my staff made sure that the queues were orderly and coupons were given to all the customers who wanted to withdraw or deposit money.'

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Heathrow airport

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Heathrow airport

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Reader Soumya Kumar Mitra sent us a photograph of Sourav Ganguly from London.

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Dalimia Bharat group, under the memorandum of understanding, would maintain the monument and build basic infrastructure around it and has committed a sum of Rs 25 crore for the purpose over a period spanning five years.

TMC members allege misuse of CBI; stage walkout in LS

TMC members allege misuse of CBI; stage walkout in LS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Trinamool Congress members on Tuesday alleged in Lok Sabha that the Central Bureau of Investigation was being misused in the Saradha scam and staged a walkout, even as government said it was willing to discuss issues related to the fraud.

Trinamool wins by-elections in West Bengal

Trinamool wins by-elections in West Bengal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Trinamool Congress has won the August 18 by-elections to both the Bowbazar and Sealdah assembly constituencies, results of which were declared on Friday.

Coal India talks stake-sale with divestment secy

Coal India talks stake-sale with divestment secy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The company has already received the coal ministry's nod to reduce the face value of its shares to Rs 10 from Rs 1,000 at present.

No rollback of service tax on realty: FinMin

No rollback of service tax on realty: FinMin

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Central Board of Excise and Customs chairman V Sridhar has also said the realty sector would not attract 10 per cent service tax in effect.

Revenue Secretary on the govt's challenges

Revenue Secretary on the govt's challenges

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

By partially rolling back the stimulus that was provided through fiscal incentives in the excise duties and by retaining the service tax at 10 per cent, we are primarily signalling that we are going back to a unified goods and services tax, says Sunil Mitra.

GST rate likely to be over 12%: FinMin

GST rate likely to be over 12%: FinMin

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The Finance Commission (task force) had recommended an overall GST rate of 12 per cent 'but it is likely to be higher than that', revenue secretary Sunil Mitra said at a Confederation of Indian Industry seminar in New Delhi.

Govt to earn Rs 40,000 cr from excise hike, duties

Govt to earn Rs 40,000 cr from excise hike, duties

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The government on Saturday said it will earn an additional Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) from the hike in excise and restoration of duties on petroleum products, while it will lose Rs 21,000 crore (Rs 210 billion) due to income tax sops.

7 nominees to RS likely by August

7 nominees to RS likely by August

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Ram Jethmalani, Hema Malini, Dara Singh and four other nominated members of the Rajya Sabha will complete their term on August 26, enabling the United Progressive Alliance government to get own choice of persons of eminence nominated by President Pratibha Patil.

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Women dominate Indian banks's clerical and officer rolls, but few make it to the executive office these days, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Highlights of the Railway Budget

Highlights of the Railway Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday presented the Railway Budget.

Indian women look best in saris: Irrfan Khan

Indian women look best in saris: Irrfan Khan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Irrfan Khan rocked the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) II Sunday as showstopper for designer Abhishek Dutta's 'Tomorrowland'.

Baichung Bhutia rocks the ramp in Kolkata

Baichung Bhutia rocks the ramp in Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The ace footballer rocked the ramp in a purple-gold textured sherwani for fashion guru Manish Malhotra.

Ramp more difficult than acting:Rituparna Sengupta

Ramp more difficult than acting:Rituparna Sengupta

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The actor showstops for The Story of Weaves II on Day 3 of the Kolkata FW.

Bhutia to quit Mohun Bagan

Bhutia to quit Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com18 May 2009

India's football captain decided to part ways with Mohun Bagan in retaliation to the club's decision to serve him a show cause letter recently for missing practice and an exhibition match in Jalpaiguri.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan walks the ramp

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan walks the ramp

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan walked the ramp with sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash for designer Zubair Kirmani on Day One of the Kolkata Fashion Week. Here's what he had to say regarding the experience.

Mercedes-Benz to launch new variants in India

Mercedes-Benz to launch new variants in India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The company also plans to increase headcount by 500 to 1,000 engineers at its R & D centre in Bangalore in the next few years from the existing 200-250 people.

Ban PIA flights at Mumbai airport: Protestors

Ban PIA flights at Mumbai airport: Protestors

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The residents of Sahar Village along with the members of Mitra Mandal, a non-governmental organisation, staged a protest against the recent terror strike at the Chhattrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai on Monday.The protestors urged the airport authorities to ban all aircraft of the Pakistan International Airlines from taking off or landing at the airport. It also urged airport workers to refuse to undertake any work of PIA flights.

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Just like China wants Trump to lose the US presidential poll, it may want Modi to lose the Lok Sabha polls. So months before the 2024 elections, China may take possession of an important area, say one of the Char Dhams, warns Sanjeev Nayyar.

NTPC stake sale: Govt to get Rs 8,100 cr

NTPC stake sale: Govt to get Rs 8,100 cr

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

The government on Friday said it is expecting to raise about Rs 8,100 crore (Rs 81 billion) from the five per cent stake sale in power PSU NTPC through a Follow-on Public Offer (FPO).

How to mould great 'intrapreneurs'

How to mould great 'intrapreneurs'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

"The opportunity to work with our customers to make an impact and change India through technology is very real. Technology can play a major role to impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people in our country and beyond," says Dr Mitra.

Review:1920 London's music is engaging

Review:1920 London's music is engaging

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Lots of love songs in the horror movie, 1920 London, writes Aelina Kapoor.

Vodafone rings in the need for speed for IPL

Vodafone rings in the need for speed for IPL

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The company has booked around 350 spots for the 2015 tournament.

President Mukerjee in Himachal Pradesh for five-day retreat

President Mukerjee in Himachal Pradesh for five-day retreat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

President Pranab Mukerjee was on Thursday accorded a warm welcome as he arrived in the state for his five-day sojourn amid the serene climes of 'The Retreat', surrounded with thick pine forests near Shimla.

Second autopsy on Rizwan cop's body

Second autopsy on Rizwan cop's body

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

A fresh post-morterm has been ordered by the district authorities on the body of Arindam Manna, the investigating officer in Rizwanur Rehman's death case, after Manna's family complained that the first autopsy was carried out in a hurry.

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Mamata woos industry with boat ride to Gangasagar, Sundarbans

Why angel investors have turned cautious

Why angel investors have turned cautious

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The 'angel tax' and notices to start-ups and angel investors from the income tax department was certainly a dampener. However, a bigger factor is the lack of exits.

I'll get married in jeans and T-shirt: Rimii Sen

I'll get married in jeans and T-shirt: Rimii Sen

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Rimii Sen sizzled the ramp in a traditional Rajasthan Sari for designer Anita Dongre's colection 'Timeless' on Day-5 of the Kolkata Fashion Week.

Mandira ups the oomph at Kolkata FW

Mandira ups the oomph at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The actress-TV host walks for Satya Paul's 'Resham and Zari' collection at day 4 of the fashion week.

John and Bipasha are hot: Neil Nitin Mukesh

John and Bipasha are hot: Neil Nitin Mukesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh set the ramp on fire in a black-gold short jacket sherwani for designer Narendra Kumar on Day 5 of the Kolkata Fashion Week.

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The Garam Masala girl gets candid at Kolkata FW.