News for 'Nigam'

Big B lends his voice for 26/11 tragedy tribute

Big B lends his voice for 26/11 tragedy tribute

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The 67-year-old actor was asked by singer Sonu Nigam to be a part of the song which has been composed to support the cause.

BSNL-MTNL merger only after BSNL listing: Govt

BSNL-MTNL merger only after BSNL listing: Govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The telecom ministry will decide on the merger between the state-owned telecom companies, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, only after the listing of the former.

A job for the next prime minister

A job for the next prime minister

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'Once we are past this electoral season, during which all promises are presented as free lunches, could we bring such non-populist issues into focus?' 'Like fixing the problems of the public sector?' points out T N Ninan.

Zain deal gets okay after panel rejection

Zain deal gets okay after panel rejection

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

BSNL, MTNL respond to Vavasi despite advice to the contrary

Why temples have not deposited gold with banks so far

Why temples have not deposited gold with banks so far

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Lenders feel temples still have a few apprehensions.

Waluscha, Elli, Sunidhi attend fashion week

Waluscha, Elli, Sunidhi attend fashion week

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The beauties put in stylish appearances at the ongoing LFW in Mumbai.

When Chammak Challo was leaked...

When Chammak Challo was leaked...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

'I got a call from Shah Rukh Khan.' 'Gana leak ho gaya,' he said. 'Leak ho gaya, toh ho gaya. Nikal jayega,' I said. 'And that's what happened.' 'Chammak Challo went viral overnight!'

BSNL staff strike work, stage sit-ins

BSNL staff strike work, stage sit-ins

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

BSNL was formed on Oct 1, 2000 and it had decided to included all the Central level Government Officers and employees, who were working on DOT basis, in BSNL fold and accordingly, group 'B' and group 'C' employees and group 'D' officers were included in BSNL. But still, the officers of group 'A', currently working as GM and DGM, have not been included in BSNL and they have been working on deputation as central level administrative officers.

VSNL opts for new business models

VSNL opts for new business models

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd is opting for new business models including Internet Protocol based Virtual Private Network, Microprotocol Label Switching services.

Saina returns to training after knee surgery

Saina returns to training after knee surgery

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

India badminton player Saina Nehwal thanked her team of physios as she returned to the court for a training session on Tuesday.

MTNL cuts leaseline, data circuit prices by 30-50%

MTNL cuts leaseline, data circuit prices by 30-50%

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Taking a cue from Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, which had earlier reduced bandwidth prices

Jio pips Airtel to 2nd spot, Trai data for May shows

Jio pips Airtel to 2nd spot, Trai data for May shows

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

As per the latest data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Vodafone Idea -- born last year from the merger of older operators Vodafone India and Idea Cellular -- continues to be the largest operator with 38.75 crore consumers and 33.36 per cent market share in the wireless segment as on May 31, 2019.

PIX: Farah Khan, Mini Mathur watch Cinderella with their kids

PIX: Farah Khan, Mini Mathur watch Cinderella with their kids

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Cinderella releases on March 20.

What are Bollywood's cute kids up to?

What are Bollywood's cute kids up to?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instagram is full of amazing pictures of film folk posting stunning pictures, selfies, close-ups, their pet pictures and throwbacks in bikinis. But the best pictures are probably of their cute munchkins!

Govt clears IPTV policy

Govt clears IPTV policy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

The government on Thursday cleared changes to the current channel down-linking guidelines to allow broadcasters to provide content to telecom service providers for Internet Protocol TV.

Jio, too, is bitten by the slowdown bug

Jio, too, is bitten by the slowdown bug

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It reported adding 698,3146 subscribers in September, the lowest since it added 6.1 million in November 2017.

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Indian phone company Lava reveals a new strategy, reports Arnab Dutta.

Scrap Telecom Commission, says pay panel

Scrap Telecom Commission, says pay panel

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Sixth Pay Commission has urged the government that all Indian Telecom Service (Group A) officers be absorbed in the public sector telecom service providers, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd & Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Ltd, or sent to the surplus pool. It has also suggested winding up of the Telecom Commission saying BSNL and MTNL now provide extensive services along with several private sector operators. The report states there is no need to retain the 2400 cadre strong-ITS (Group A).

PIX: Ileana, Tanisha, Elli Avram step out

PIX: Ileana, Tanisha, Elli Avram step out

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A look at the arrivals.

No privatisation of BSNL, MTNL: Govt

No privatisation of BSNL, MTNL: Govt

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

The government told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited would not be privatised in the near future.\n\n\n\n

How govt can save the ravishing hills of Kumaon

How govt can save the ravishing hills of Kumaon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Uttarakhand's Kumaon hills are setting new standards in dirt and poor solid waste management, sys Anjuli Bhargava.

Govt rules out privatisation of BSNL, MTNL

Govt rules out privatisation of BSNL, MTNL

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Minister said the government wants to bring them back to profitability.

Pix: Celebrating Durga Puja with Kajol!

Pix: Celebrating Durga Puja with Kajol!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

But we missed Rani Mukerji! :(

Govt sweetens deal for potential Air India bidders

Govt sweetens deal for potential Air India bidders

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

In a bid to resurrect Air India privatisation, the government is planning to give flexibility to potential investors to decide on the humongous debt with the national carrier, a top official has said. The flexibility to potential investors on the quantum of the Rs 60,074 crore debt that they want to absorb will replace the current condition of the buyer taking over more than a third of the debt and transferring the rest to a special purpose vehicle, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said.

Delay in launch of 3G to help BSNL, MTNL

Delay in launch of 3G to help BSNL, MTNL

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

However, operators said the chief beneficiary would be the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, which have already been given the spectrum for 3G services, as well as Reliance Communications, which is still to roll out its 2G GSM network.

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

AR Rahman's music band debuts at GiMA

AR Rahman's music band debuts at GiMA

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The band was launched last month to mark Rahman's 48th birthday

5 ways India can solve unemployability in 2020

5 ways India can solve unemployability in 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Poor quality of education is one of the most important reasons for high unemployment in India, says Kavita Nigam.

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

A slaughterhouse, which was allegedly being run illegally, was sealed by the district authorities in the Kamalgadaha locality under Jaitpura police station in Varanasi

MTNL, BSNL jump 3G queue

MTNL, BSNL jump 3G queue

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Indian consumers will have their tryst with 3G telecom services in the next six months, with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announcing that it is issuing state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) spectrum to roll out all-India services.

Railways to borrow Rs 11,790 cr in 2014-15

Railways to borrow Rs 11,790 cr in 2014-15

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The estimated market borrowing by these two companies during current fiscal were pegged at Rs 13,800 crore (Rs 138 billion) from markets, as per the interim Railway Budget for 2014-15 tabled in February.

BSNL, MTNL may get 3G spectrum priority

BSNL, MTNL may get 3G spectrum priority

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

The Department of Telecommunications is considering a proposal to allocate spectrum, the radio frequencies that enable wireless communications, for third-generation or 3G services to state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd ahead of other operators. The move is expected to frustrate private players since this will give BSNL and MTNL a head-start in rolling out high-value 3G services that offer video calls, music downloads and games.

Bidding to decide 3G price for BSNL, MTNL

Bidding to decide 3G price for BSNL, MTNL

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided to allocate one block of 3G spectrum in each service area except Delhi and Mumbai to state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) at a price equivalent to the highest bid in the respective service areas.

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

India Ratings expects long products demand growth to be sharp, supported by a demand push from the government-led infrastructure investments in affordable housing, railways, rural electrification and road networks.

Merger or not, BSNL, MTNL to synergise

Merger or not, BSNL, MTNL to synergise

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The proposed merger between two state-run telecom giants -- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited -- might have hit a roadblock, but both the companies plan to synergise their operations across the country.

No more unwanted calls, hooray!

No more unwanted calls, hooray!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Call blocking is one facility that telecom service providers claim is only for the chosen few, for instance the celebrities. Not withstanding its niche appeal, service providers in the country are in various stages of implementing the technology.

PIX: A Sneak Peek into the FIRST episode of KBC 2013!

PIX: A Sneak Peek into the FIRST episode of KBC 2013!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Amitabh Bachchan and Sonu Nigam bring the house down on the grand debut episode of the show's seventh edition.

Should you bet big on these PSU stocks?

Should you bet big on these PSU stocks?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Stocks of government probables for divestment or stake sale such as Steel Authority of India (SAIL), Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL), National Aluminium Company (Nalco) and Container Corporation (Concor) have outperformed the markets in the past one year.

West Bengal to get cable landing station

West Bengal to get cable landing station

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Millennium Telecom, a joint venture company of two telecom PSUs Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has floated a Rs 1,600-crore (Rs 16-billion) tender to lay a submarine cable between India and South East Asia, the landing station for which would be located in West Bengal. "The cable landing station for this cable would be set up at Digha in West Bengal," the department of telecommunication has informed the state government.