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Diversity of NAM our biggest strength, says Krishna

Diversity of NAM our biggest strength, says Krishna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Following is the full text of External Affairs Minister S M Krishna's address on 'Lasting Peace through Joint Global Governance' at the preparatory ministerial meeting of the Non Alignment Movement Summit at Tehran, on Tuesday.

Cyrus Mistry sacked! Ratan Tata is interim chairman

Cyrus Mistry sacked! Ratan Tata is interim chairman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

It is believed that Tata Sons was unhappy with Mistry's approach of shedding non-profit businesses, including the conglomerate's steel business in Europe, and concentrating only on cash cows

Amid Oppn's JPC probe demand, Sharad Pawar visits Adani office, home in Guj

Amid Oppn's JPC probe demand, Sharad Pawar visits Adani office, home in Guj

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Pawar posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, pictures of him and Adani cutting a ribbon of the factory.

SC gives SBI 24 hours to release electoral bonds data

SC gives SBI 24 hours to release electoral bonds data

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Chastising the State Bank of India, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered it to disclose the details of the electoral bonds encashed by political parties to the Election Commission by the close of the business hours on March 12 and warned the country's largest public sector lender that the court may proceed against it for 'wilful disobedience' if it failed to comply with its directions and deadlines.

L&T to give Rs 6/share special dividend to shareholders

L&T to give Rs 6/share special dividend to shareholders

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

L&T will give Rs 6 per share special dividend to shareholders for the six decades that company patriarch A M Naik served with the engineering and construction major, S N Subrahmanyan, the CEO & MD of the infrastructure major said.

Will Srinivasan be allowed to take over as ICC chairman?

Will Srinivasan be allowed to take over as ICC chairman?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

With Supreme Court asking Srinivasan to step down for a fair probe into the Indian Premier League betting and fixing scandal, questions are being raised about whether the Tamil Nadu strongman can indeed become the chairman of the International Cricket Council's all powerful executive board.

This Is Not The End Of Gautam Adani

This Is Not The End Of Gautam Adani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Mr Adani has a fight on his hands. It is not a fight to the death, asserts T N Ninan.

Foxconn plans mobile component manufacturing arm in TN

Foxconn plans mobile component manufacturing arm in TN

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Taiwan's Foxconn signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Tamil Nadu government on Monday to establish a new mobile component manufacturing facility for Rs 1,600 crore in Kancheepuram with potential to generate 6,000 jobs. On his Twitter handle, Chief Minister M K Stalin said the LoI was signed, in his presence, between the state government and Foxconn Group represented by its chairman Young Liu. State Industries Minister T R B Rajaa, Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena and senior officials participated.

'They want to suffocate our voices'

'They want to suffocate our voices'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Farmers have been sent notices in which the government is threatening that if you will join the movement, then we will impound your ancestral properties.' 'We will seal your bank accounts.' 'We will revoke the passports of your kids.'

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court said the exclusion of a member of the Opposition from the House just because of a perspective which may not be consistent with the viewpoint of the government is a serious issue.

Path-breaking ideas? Try reading these books, Mr Modi!

Path-breaking ideas? Try reading these books, Mr Modi!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

India's primary failings have been in its inability to deliver health and education for all.

Srini to remain ICC chairman till BCCI's Sept AGM: Thakur

Srini to remain ICC chairman till BCCI's Sept AGM: Thakur

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur says former president Narayanswami Srinivasan will continue as ICC chairman till September after which the Board will chalk out a way forward at its Annual General Meeting.

Byju's CFO Ajay Goel quits after audit

Byju's CFO Ajay Goel quits after audit

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Educational technology company Byju's chief financial officer Ajay Goel has quit after completing the audit process for the financial year 2022 and will return to Vedanta, the company said in a statement. The edtech major has roped in industry veteran Pradip Kanakia as senior advisor, and president (finance) Nitin Golani has been given additional responsibility as India chief finance officer (CFO) to handle the finance function of the company.

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.'

When Ambani lost his cool and Tata was embarrassed

When Ambani lost his cool and Tata was embarrassed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

It's mostly fun and games at annual general meetings of companies, but sometimes it is also a bit ugly. . .

Test of democracy is will I be allowed to reply, says Rahul Gandhi

Test of democracy is will I be allowed to reply, says Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

If they will allow I will speak inside the parliament, the Wayanad MP said.

'Don't thump the table, not theatrics': Dhankhar-Derek O'Brien spat in RS

'Don't thump the table, not theatrics': Dhankhar-Derek O'Brien spat in RS

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

A visibly perturbed Dhankhar termed O'Brien's behaviour "theatrics" that would not be tolerated.

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday and Thursday.

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled on Friday from the Lok Sabha after the House adopted the report of its Ethics Committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.

Why a former ISRO chairman backs Modi

Why a former ISRO chairman backs Modi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'Modiji's programmes are efficient and with foresight, and needed for the country.' 'I also like his way of functioning. So, in whatever way I can, I would like to contribute.'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'

'We need better systems of risk management'

'We need better systems of risk management'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

The financial crisis, which a year ago seemed to be localised in one part of the financial system in the US, has exploded into a systemic crisis

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'He wanted to learn all the time.'

'No written assurance from Pakistan on ODI World Cup participation'

'No written assurance from Pakistan on ODI World Cup participation'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

ICC said that Pakistan is yet to provide written assurance regarding their participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India.

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Approaching the SC, getting a favourable decision and overturning the situation (the speaker's order), will be too much to ask for in too short time.'

'BJP writing new grammar of electoral politics'

'BJP writing new grammar of electoral politics'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The party is breaking stereotypes by not inviting senior leaders to become chief ministers.' 'No other party has had the guts to do this.'

How Private Should Be A CEO's Life Be?

How Private Should Be A CEO's Life Be?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Health issues, divorce, court battles, moral turpitude, and more can all distract the CEO and impinge on a company's performance. So, how much of their private life should a company disclose? asks Amit Tandon.

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Taranjit has the ideal temperament to deal with the Americans who understand firmness and appreciate flexibility.' 'He can hold his ground with a cheerful face and still make it clear that India and the US are partners, rivals,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

It's just opinion once you cease to be judge: CJI on Gogoi's RS statement

It's just opinion once you cease to be judge: CJI on Gogoi's RS statement

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday remarked that once judges demit office whatever they say is just opinion and is not binding, after former CJI Ranjan Gogoi's comments that the basic structure doctrine was debatable was flagged in the Supreme Court.

What Condi Rice told the Senate

What Condi Rice told the Senate

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Open letter to Sebi: Fact sheets

Open letter to Sebi: Fact sheets

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

The information provided by AMCs in these fact sheets is often inadequate and/or incoherent.

From 'Mr Tuck Tuck' to 'Go Misbah Go'

From 'Mr Tuck Tuck' to 'Go Misbah Go'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The cricket career of Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has come a full circle. Misbah is no longer 'Mr Tuck Tuck'.

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working with him at a time when it's tackling the toughest development challenges facing developing countries. "The executive directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as president of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga, 63, to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history."

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

"Whoever said all those words you mentioned, I did not respond in kind because it is not the way I am built and we now have to move on, let bygones be bygones, whatever was said, we need to forget and move forward. It is not about individuals or positions or someone's statements now. It is about the country and the party," Pilot said.

Emboldened extremists threaten Pakistan, US

Emboldened extremists threaten Pakistan, US

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

In the past six months, (Pakistan President Prevez) Musharraf has been seriously weakened, the major non-religious political figures have been diminished, and the US has been publicly involved in the deal-making leading to Pakistan's next government. The biggest security challenge for the US, however, comes from the newly emboldened violent extremists who are challenging the authority of the Pakistani state

Will Pakistan travel to India for World Cup?

Will Pakistan travel to India for World Cup?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The PCB clarified that the concept of a 'hybrid model' of tournament was strictly pertaining to Asia Cup since India will not travel to Pakistan.

Will talk only after Rahul is allowed to speak: Cong on Parl logjam

Will talk only after Rahul is allowed to speak: Cong on Parl logjam

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Addressing a press conference, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said efforts are being made since the last few days that a 'formula' or middle path is found with both the Opposition and the government relenting.

Bush Administration defends F-16s sale to Pak

Bush Administration defends F-16s sale to Pak

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

Statements of Assistant Secretary of State For South and Central Asian Affairs Richard A Boucher, Congressmen Tom Lantos and Gary Ackerman on F-16 sale to Pak.