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Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'The announcement has come too late. This should have been done years ago.'

'Do we really know our partner?'

'Do we really know our partner?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'One often assumes that after being in a marriage for a while, one knows their partner really well.' 'But do we really know what they want?' 'What they need? What they seek.'

India's upward Covid-19 trend a cause of worry: Govt

India's upward Covid-19 trend a cause of worry: Govt

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Giving details of coronavirus situation in the country, Bhushan said the previous highest surge has already been crossed and the trend is going upward and that is a cause for worry and that is something they continuously share with the states and UTs and try to help them tackle the pandemic in a more effective manner.

Tendulkar launches app that will track his virtual life

Tendulkar launches app that will track his virtual life

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The app, envisioned by Sachin and dedicated to himself, is conceptualised and developed by JetSynthesys.

Top posts vacant in 35 PSUs including Coal India, BSNL, NHPC

Top posts vacant in 35 PSUs including Coal India, BSNL, NHPC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

In all, 25 Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) posts, 8 MD posts and 2 Chairman posts are lying vacant, according to a written reply by Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises P Radhakrishnan in the Lok Sabha.

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'It's like the BJP is mocking people: Do what you want, we'll still win.'

Divestment of BPCL, Air India to be completed in FY22: FM

Divestment of BPCL, Air India to be completed in FY22: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The government on Monday budgeted Rs 1.75 lakh crore from stake sale in public sector companies and financial institutions, including 2 PSU banks and one general insurance company, in the next fiscal year beginning April 1. The amount is lower than the record Rs 2.10 lakh crore which was budgeted to be raised from CPSE disinvestment in the current fiscal year. However, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the government's CPSE stake sale programme, and the target has been lowered to Rs 32,000 crore in the Revised Estimates.

How PhonePe restored its UPI after Yes Bank blow

How PhonePe restored its UPI after Yes Bank blow

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

After a gruelling 24 hours, the PhonePe team has fully restored UPI on the payment platform. The app is up and running again with ICICI Bank as its new partner with all payment instruments enabled.

Music review: Singh Saab The Great has a decent soundtrack

Music review: Singh Saab The Great has a decent soundtrack

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The soundtrack follows an expected template and delivers a couple of songs that should do quite well.

Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff celebrate 20 years of Border!

Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff celebrate 20 years of Border!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Border, directed by J P Dutta, has completed 20 years since it released in 1997.

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya win big

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya win big

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Meet the winners at the Zee Rishtey Awards.

PIX: Sara, Sonam, Janhvi are super-stylish!

PIX: Sara, Sonam, Janhvi are super-stylish!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Cool red carpet fashion, right here.

Mr Varun Gandhi, please pay your Rs 38,000 phone bill

Mr Varun Gandhi, please pay your Rs 38,000 phone bill

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has sent a letter to the Pilibhit District Election Officer seeking necessary action against Bharatiya Janata Party MP.

Fear of unknown grips govt's privatisation plan

Fear of unknown grips govt's privatisation plan

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With the disruption caused by the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, the 'fear of unknown' is looming over the government's privatisation drive. Although there is a lot of uncertainty and unpredictability on how things will unfold, the government is hopeful of completing the transactions listed in the Budget with a delay of one to two months, said a top government official. However, "there are many unknown factors now, and we do not know whether there could be a third wave. But we are trying to carry on with our work", the official said." Since there is a lot of uncertainty, the estimates will have to be revised as rating agencies are revising their outlook for growth.

Why film-makers like barbershops

Why film-makers like barbershops

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The total recoveries have surged to 58,27,704 while there are 9,02,425 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country.

ASK AJIT: Will these shares make me rich?

ASK AJIT: Will these shares make me rich?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your stockmarket queries.

Like The Goggle Song? VOTE!

Like The Goggle Song? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Take this fun poll now!

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

His decision follows an independent investigation done on behalf of Flipkart and Walmart into an allegation of serious personal misconduct. Bansal, however, denies the allegations.

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan will be the face of Vivo, the title sponsor of IPL, digital payments company PhonePe, and shoe brand Walkaroo this league season.

BSNL, MTNL failed to use most of the govt funds

BSNL, MTNL failed to use most of the govt funds

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

During financial year 2011-12, MTNL was able to use only 14.66 per cent of the Budget estimate, while BSNL reported a better performance, according to a report by the standing committee on information technology.

Analysts bullish on PSU stocks on divestment hope

Analysts bullish on PSU stocks on divestment hope

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The divestment process, however, will not be an easy affair as there are multiple stakeholders, including the employee unions, whose concerns will have to be addressed.

Fashion: Colour-crazy 'Technicolour' Punjabi styles!

Fashion: Colour-crazy 'Technicolour' Punjabi styles!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

It was a riot of colour that designer duo Mayank Anand and Shraddha Nigam showcased on Day Three of the LFW.

Shilpa, Ayushmann take their kids for Aladdin

Shilpa, Ayushmann take their kids for Aladdin

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Movie date with the kids!

Learn from Air India: Don't subsidise MTNL and BSNL

Learn from Air India: Don't subsidise MTNL and BSNL

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the two big state-controlled telecom companies, have written to the government asking that it bear the entire cost of the additional spectrum assigned to the two giants.

BSNL, MTNL ask govt for Rs 11k-cr to hold spectrum

BSNL, MTNL ask govt for Rs 11k-cr to hold spectrum

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) have sent separate letters to the department of telecommunications (DoT), asking the government to bear the entire burden of nearly Rs 11,000 crore they need to fork out as one-time payment for additional spectrum.

BSNL-MTNL merger a distant dream; synergy possible

BSNL-MTNL merger a distant dream; synergy possible

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

An apex committee under DoT Secretary R Chandraskehar has been set up to oversee the required policy decisions and institutional framework for an alliance between the two public sector undertakings which have been incurring losses.

Bollywood, Tollywood stars congratulate world champ Sindhu

Bollywood, Tollywood stars congratulate world champ Sindhu

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Leading the congratulatory messages from the film industry for the ace shuttler were Aamir Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Ministerial group okays MTNL, BSNL rescue

Ministerial group okays MTNL, BSNL rescue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Govt to bear Rs 12k-cr cost of spectrum retention but without any cash outgo put up for Cabinet nod.

Muslims in Ayodhya accept Babri verdict in interest of peace

Muslims in Ayodhya accept Babri verdict in interest of peace

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Ayodhya Nagar Nigam corporator Haji Asad hoped that Kashi and Mathura issues will not be raked up after the CBI court ruling.

Delhi surpasses Mumbai to become worst Covid-hit city

Delhi surpasses Mumbai to become worst Covid-hit city

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Delhi recorded 17,282 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the highest single-day surge in the national capital since the onset of the pandemic, while over 100 fatalities were reported, according to data shared by the health department.

'Getting food is a major concern than coronavirus'

'Getting food is a major concern than coronavirus'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'All the hotels and restaurants from where I used to eat have been shut. I used to beg but now there is no one to give me alms too'

BSNL's 4G dream is mired in controversy

BSNL's 4G dream is mired in controversy

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Just to promote govt's policy of Make in India, BSNL said, it cannot afford to procure sub-standard equipment from inexperienced companies, not having proven technology. BSNL complained that when competitors were procuring world-class 4G equipment from experienced vendors, why should BSNL be compelled to procure locally.

PSUs are biggest wealth destroyers in last 6 years: MF veterans

PSUs are biggest wealth destroyers in last 6 years: MF veterans

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The government has been pressing citizens to pay taxes and be compliant, but they have very little to show regarding improved efficiencies in the companies they themselves own, the fund managers said.

SC stays compensatory tariff for Adani, Tata

SC stays compensatory tariff for Adani, Tata

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Higher power tariff would have fetched Tata's Mundra UMPP Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) and Adani's project an additional Rs 18,500 crore (Rs 185 billion)

Union ministers join in on 'boycott Chinese products' call

Union ministers join in on 'boycott Chinese products' call

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan appealed to people to boycott products from China and also directed officials of his ministry not to procure any Chinese products for day-to-day office use while his ministerial colleague Ramdas Athawale said all restaurants and hotels that sell Chinese food in India should be closed down.

PIX: Rekha parties with Tiger Shroff

PIX: Rekha parties with Tiger Shroff

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Bollywood parties with pictures!

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya attend a filmi wedding

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya attend a filmi wedding

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Lyricist Sameer has much reason to celebrate!

Mamata injured after being 'manhandled' in Nandigram

Mamata injured after being 'manhandled' in Nandigram

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

"I was standing outside my car with the door open. I was going to a temple there to offer my prayers. Few people came around my car and pushed the door. The door hit my leg," she said.

Aishwarya, Karisma, Raveena cheer their kids

Aishwarya, Karisma, Raveena cheer their kids

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The Dhirubhai Ambani International School's annual day was a starry affair.