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Orient Express posts profit, reviewing Tatas' offer

Orient Express posts profit, reviewing Tatas' offer

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Swinging back into profit for the third-quarter with net earnings of about $18 million, luxury hotel chain operator Orient Express on Friday said it is consulting financial and legal advisors on the Tata group's takeover bid and will reply to the offer in due course of time.

Soren out, Soren in, in Jharkhand; Champai steps down, Hemant stakes claim

Soren out, Soren in, in Jharkhand; Champai steps down, Hemant stakes claim

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Hemant Soren staked claim to form the government and the swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held soon. If sworn in, Hemant Soren will be the 13th chief minister of Jharkhand, which was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000.

How WCT20 Can Help Boost Trade

How WCT20 Can Help Boost Trade

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Global consumer preferences can be influenced through music, films, literature, yoga and sports because they create interest and a sense of familiarity that can help our businesses to access foreign markets, suggests T N C Rajagopalan.

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The trouble started when the SP member wanted to make a point on an ongoing heated discussion between Opposition parties and the Chairman in the Rajya Sabha over certain remarks made by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari on Kharge a few days ago.

10 Skills That Matter At Job Interviews

10 Skills That Matter At Job Interviews

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Employers seek individuals who can prioritise tasks, solve problems, and work within deadlines, notes Ankit Aggarwal, founder and CEO, Unstop.

Will You Visit Amrit Udyan This Year?

Will You Visit Amrit Udyan This Year?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Udyan Utsav-I 2024 at Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for the public from February 2 to March 31, except on Mondays.

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

High-end apartments, penthouses, and bungalows boasting amenities like swimming pools, expansive driveways, and premium interiors are becoming highly sought after.

Alert: Job-oriented courses

Alert: Job-oriented courses

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

Alert: Job-oriented courses

Orient readies IPO plans

Orient readies IPO plans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Orient Craft Ltd, one of India's largest garment and apparel exporters, plans to to raise between Rs 250-350 crore (Rs 2.5-3.5 billion) from the capital markets in the first half of 2007, to fund its proposed expansion drive.

'Sar pe laal topi Rusi...': Modi mentions Raj Kapoor, Mithun in Moscow

'Sar pe laal topi Rusi...': Modi mentions Raj Kapoor, Mithun in Moscow

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Modi's high praise of Russia as an ally and Putin's leadership came amid ongoing efforts by the Western world to isolate the Russian leader over the war in Ukraine.

'Is Integrated MTech from VIT Good For Placements?'

'Is Integrated MTech from VIT Good For Placements?'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Nayagam PP counsels students on how to pick the right course and career.

Orient-Express rebuffs Tatas' proposal again

Orient-Express rebuffs Tatas' proposal again

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

In a reply to Tatas' proposal for a possible association, Orient-Express, which owns New York's prestigious Club 9 Restaurants and a number of luxury hotel brands in the US and other countries, said in a statement that aligning with Tatas' "predominantly domestic Indian hotel chain" would adversely impact the brand value of its premium properties.

Orient Express appoints Harsha Agadi as director

Orient Express appoints Harsha Agadi as director

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

US-based luxury hotel chain operator Orient Express has brought on its board an Indian-origin restaurant business entrepreneur Harsha V Agadi as an independent director.

'Hindutva Can't Be Written Off'

'Hindutva Can't Be Written Off'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'There is a huge constituency that upholds this ideology.' 'Hindutva will remain relevant in our public life in the near future as an ideology and in politics as well.'

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Paris Olympics athletes village: No air conditioning, no problem

Paris Olympics athletes village: No air conditioning, no problem

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Temperatures are expected to soar again in the European summer, but there will be no air conditioning in the athletes' rooms at Paris 2024, with a cooling system to be used instead.

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A preview of the Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'No one is propagating RSS ideology as a government officer.'

Varavara Rao is fully conscious, oriented: Maha tells HC

Varavara Rao is fully conscious, oriented: Maha tells HC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The HC directed the government to file a "complete report detailing the type of medical exam conducted through video conferencing, and all other findings".

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Taj performs better than Orient-Express: Tatas

Taj performs better than Orient-Express: Tatas

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Publicly available data concerning the North American properties of both the hotel chains showed that Orient's average room rates were "meaningfully" below those of Taj's properties. Also, as per the latest financial statements, the trailing 12 month EBITDA margin of Indian Hotels was around 15 per cent higher than that of Oriental, Tatas said.

Policy, valuations could keep rural stocks in play post-2024 polls result

Policy, valuations could keep rural stocks in play post-2024 polls result

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Most brokerages are betting that the new government will shift to a policy focussing on boosting rural incomes and consumption since that has clearly been a pain point.

Indian Hotel buys 10% in Orient-Express

Indian Hotel buys 10% in Orient-Express

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

This acquisition may be a precursor to an association with Orient-Express, which owns or part-owns and manages 35 hotels in 25 countries.

Should You Invest In ELSS?

Should You Invest In ELSS?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

If you are overweight on fixed-income instruments, go for ELSS, and vice versa.

Rahul Dravid explains his coaching philosophy

Rahul Dravid explains his coaching philosophy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Dravid praised Rohit's growth as leader, Virat Kohli's dedication

Oriental inspirations from Narendra Kumar

Oriental inspirations from Narendra Kumar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Ace designer Narendra Kumar showcased his collection on Day 5 of Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) II.

CR's 63-hr mega block: Mumbaikars face woes after train cancellations

CR's 63-hr mega block: Mumbaikars face woes after train cancellations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

The mega block, which started at Thursday midnight, has affected the suburban services on CR's main corridor, causing inconvenience to lakhs of office-goers.

Team India register biggest Test win ever in terms of runs!

Team India register biggest Test win ever in terms of runs!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Team India registered their biggest winning margin in the history of Test cricket during the third Test against England at Rajkot on Sunday.

'Can I Buy 75L Mercedes With SIPs?'

'Can I Buy 75L Mercedes With SIPs?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries

No funding from Cong, Puri LS candidate returns ticket

No funding from Cong, Puri LS candidate returns ticket

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'I tried a public donation drive to support my campaign for progressive politics without much success so far. I also tried to cut down the projected campaign spending to the minimum'

'Can I Earn Rs 1L P.M. From FDs, Bonds, PPF, EPF?'

'Can I Earn Rs 1L P.M. From FDs, Bonds, PPF, EPF?'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.

Orient Express, Tata honchos to meet

Orient Express, Tata honchos to meet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

In an attempt to allay concerns of the US-based hospitality chain, Indian Hotels Co Ltd vice-chairman R K Krishna Kumar, in a letter to Lovejoy, said the Tata group firm would like to engage in a constructive dialogue.

What Are Multi-Asset Allocation Funds?

What Are Multi-Asset Allocation Funds?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Since MAAFs invest across multiple asset classes, they offer diversification.

Sonakshi's Stunning Look Test For Heeramandi

Sonakshi's Stunning Look Test For Heeramandi

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Just in case anybody's forgotten how gorgeous Sonakshi Sinha can look, the actor sends a timely reminder.

Tackling Heatwaves In Cities

Tackling Heatwaves In Cities

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

As Singapore, New York and Melbourne have shown, cities can mitigate the impact of heatwaves if they have the will to create green infrastructure, explain Amit Kapoor & Bibek Debroy.

Cong 'assassinating' Kangana's character: BJP moves EC

Cong 'assassinating' Kangana's character: BJP moves EC

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party Sunday filed a complaint against the Congress and the Hamirpur Youth Congress Club for allegedly portraying actor and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, in a negative light by using pictures from her films.

Finally, longest election campaign comes to an end

Finally, longest election campaign comes to an end

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Polling is scheduled in all 13 seats of Punjab and four of Himachal Pradesh, 13 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha and three seats in Jharkhand besides Chandigarh.

'It was a people's election'

'It was a people's election'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'There was a strong undercurrent of deprivation, and also frustration against misuse of power and authority.' 'This election was an opportunity for the manifestation of this discontentment.'

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Severe skilled, unskilled shortage threatens to pull emergency brakes on India's industrial engine.