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Pix: Celebrating Durga Puja with Kajol!

Pix: Celebrating Durga Puja with Kajol!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

But we missed Rani Mukerji! :(

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.

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Overall, Tata Steel becomes the seventh non-financial firm, including four oil PSUs to report quarterly revenues of Rs 50,000 crore.

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

PIX: Ileana, Tanisha, Elli Avram step out

PIX: Ileana, Tanisha, Elli Avram step out

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A look at the arrivals.

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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.

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Kumbalangi Nights is one of those movies that will put you in a good mood every time you watch it, promises Anita Aikara.

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.

A small film with lots to say about the world

A small film with lots to say about the world

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'Kumbalangi Nights is a movie that respects women, but most importantly, it's a movie that loves them,' says Sreehari Nair.

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.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

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.

Super App: Will Jio succeed where others have failed?

Super App: Will Jio succeed where others have failed?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

While most others have not been able to replicate the WeChat model successfully, experts expect Jio to be able to score on its 300 million plus new mobile phone users.

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.

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.

Congress' SIX questions to target Modi

Congress' SIX questions to target Modi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Gujarat chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's close ties with big corporate groups has once again come under focus with the Congress 'bringing out details' on how he distributed largesse at the cost of the state government.

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa get into the festive mood

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa get into the festive mood

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Candid moments at the Durga Puja pandal.

SPOTTED: Great Grand Masti team at the airport

SPOTTED: Great Grand Masti team at the airport

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Take a look!

Delhi-Chennai bullet train may become a reality

Delhi-Chennai bullet train may become a reality

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to introduce bullet trains in the country, a team of Railway officials will visit Beijing on November 24 to take forward the Delhi-Chennai high-speed corridor project, the longest in India.

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.

Intra-state calls to get cheaper

Intra-state calls to get cheaper

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Telecom subscribers in the country can now make intra-state call at the rate of a local call, with the state-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) extending its group-dialing facility to private operators. Group dialing facility enables local dialing within a state by pre-fixing `95' to the receiver's number.

BSNL launches multi-play services

BSNL launches multi-play services

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd launched on Thursday its multi-play service offering Internet Protocol television and video-on-demand to its broadband customers.

ONGC highest profit-making PSU, BSNL worst performer

ONGC highest profit-making PSU, BSNL worst performer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Oil explorer ONGC again emerged as the highest profit-making PSU of the country during 2012-13 while telecom major BSNL turned out to be the biggest loss-making enterprise, says the Economic Survey.

Govt puts BSNL, MTNL restructuring on hold

Govt puts BSNL, MTNL restructuring on hold

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for IT and Communications Shakeel Ahmad said a consortium of consultants led by ICICI Securities has suggested some options for restructuring of MTNL and BSNL.

MTNL, VSNL eye Lankan firm

MTNL, VSNL eye Lankan firm

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Swedish telecom firm Telia has shortlisted two Indian telcos to buyout its controlling stake in the Sri Lankan subsidiary, Suntel, officials said on Friday.

We cannot take our eyes off Nauheed Cyrusi! Can you?

We cannot take our eyes off Nauheed Cyrusi! Can you?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Snapshots from the sidelines of the Lakme Fashion Week! Here's who showed up.

How govt plans to meet divestment target

How govt plans to meet divestment target

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Pawan Hans, Dredging Corp on list to meet target of Rs 800 bn for 2018-19

Oxygen Crisis: Will this PSU Help?

Oxygen Crisis: Will this PSU Help?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The NINL management can see this as their moment of giving back to the nation and humanity. Its plant has an oxygen unit that can produce 418 tonnes of oxygen every day. 418 tonnes is about 58% of Delhi's daily demand for oxygen, notes Sudhir Bisht.

BSNL staff call off strike; plan awareness drive

BSNL staff call off strike; plan awareness drive

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The staff association of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has decided to defer its indefinite strike till September 1.

Railways to borrow Rs 13,800 cr in 2014-15

Railways to borrow Rs 13,800 cr in 2014-15

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

In the current fiscal, as per the revised estimate, these two companies raised Rs 14,942 crore (Rs 149.42 billion) from markets.