News for 'Oriental'

Orient-Express likely to spurn $1.8bn Tata offer

Orient-Express likely to spurn $1.8bn Tata offer

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Firm's board expected to meet by Thursday to take a call on the offer.

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Offer valued at $1.86 bn comes 5 years after Bermuda chain rebuffed Indian Hotels.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why Tatas want to acquire Orient-Express?

Why Tatas want to acquire Orient-Express?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

It will expand their footprint radically, give them a huge presence at the top end of the market, and reduce their dependence on India.

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

Orient Paper plans to allot shares

Orient Paper plans to allot shares

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Orient Paper & Industries Ltd plans to offer preference shares worth Rs 200 million.

Budget growth-oriented, says PM

Budget growth-oriented, says PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

Terming the Budget as growth-oriented, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that to find a solution to the ills plaguing the various sectors, the Union Budget 2004-05 proposes to give a boost to agriculture, industry and social and physical

Mumbai ODI washout hits Oriental Insurance

Mumbai ODI washout hits Oriental Insurance

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The claim comes against the cancellation of the match due to heavy rains.

'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.'

Govt looking at transit oriented development option

Govt looking at transit oriented development option

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The Urban Development minister was speaking at a conference organised by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

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.

'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.

Beckham turns into Oriental mystic

Beckham turns into Oriental mystic

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

The latest talisman for the England skipper's journey into Eastern mysticism is a new pair of boots.

'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.

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'

Oriental seeks reinsurance cover for IPL

Oriental seeks reinsurance cover for IPL

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) dates, public sector insurer Oriental Insurance Company (OIC) is close to finalising a Rs 400 crore 9Rs 4 billion) for the mega event.

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

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.

England's performance is a 'wake-up call'

England's performance is a 'wake-up call'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Following a 434-run victory against England at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday, former skipper Michael Vaughan took to social media and said that England's performance is a "wake-up call" that they cannot play in one particular way against quality teams.

'Indian B-schools oriented towards producing CLERKS'

'Indian B-schools oriented towards producing CLERKS'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

K Ramkumar, Executive Director of ICICI bank hits out at the abysmal standards of today's B-schools

'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

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.

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.

Mothers And Fathers India...

Mothers And Fathers India...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

On Saturday, November 25, 2023, Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar, the chief of the naval staff, reviewed the passing out parade of the autumn term 2023 at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kerala.

Smallcap MFs see 1st net outflows in 30 mths

Smallcap MFs see 1st net outflows in 30 mths

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Smallcap mutual funds recorded net outflows for the first time in 30 months in March as investors pulled out money after the markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), warned against "froth" in the mid and smallcap space. Active equity mutual fund (MF) schemes raked in Rs 22,600 crore in March. The March inflow is 16 per cent lower than the two-year high inflow of Rs 26,860 crore in February, shows data from the Association of MFs in India (Amfi).

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.

Oriental Bank of Commerce to take over GTB

Oriental Bank of Commerce to take over GTB

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

The crisis-ridden Global Trust Bank would be merged with Oriental Bank of Commerce, RBI said on Monday.

Oriental Insurance back in black

Oriental Insurance back in black

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Oriental Insurance Company has turned around with a net profit of Rs 64 crore (Rs 640 million) last fiscal, and targets to achieve about 10 per cent growth in premium income during 2003-04.

Why Has SIP Activity Jumped?

Why Has SIP Activity Jumped?

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'Ideally, one should not time SIPs.' 'If people churn their SIP portfolios, then they are equating the concept of SIPs to lump sums.'

'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.'

It's a growth oriented Budget: Industry leaders

It's a growth oriented Budget: Industry leaders

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The Budget is commendable, as without making any major tax changes it has targeted a 4.6 per cent fiscal deficit for 2011-12 by focusing on achieving 9 per cent growth.

Tatas find an ally in Orient-Express battle

Tatas find an ally in Orient-Express battle

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Terming "unproductive" the public dialogue between the Tatas and Bermuda-based Orient-Express, a key investor has asked the US-listed luxury hotel chain to come clear on its corporate governance structure.

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.

UK pre-departure orientation in Mumbai

UK pre-departure orientation in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The British Council in India provides a UK pre-departure orientation for students heading to the UK.

'Aus foreign policy getting India oriented'

'Aus foreign policy getting India oriented'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

"Our primary focus of foreign policy is increasingly moving towards the South Asian nations," Australian High Commissioner to India John McCarthy said.

Tata takes umbrage at Orient's rejection

Tata takes umbrage at Orient's rejection

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Tata Group on Wednesday accused the management of a US-listed luxury hotel group of a "fossilised frame of mind" for suggesting the Indian group's hotel chain would be an unsuitable strategic partner, and has demanded a public apology.

Tatas demand apology from Orient-Express

Tatas demand apology from Orient-Express

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Stung by the US super luxury hotel chain Orient Express' rebuff to be associated with the Tatas-owned Taj Hotels, the Tatas on Thursday shot off a letter to the American company's alleging its posture was "libellous".