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Infosys announces Rs 13,000 crore share buyback

Infosys announces Rs 13,000 crore share buyback

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Infosys has cash in excess of $6.1 billion, which would come down by one-third after the payouts.

New Post Bill may kill your courier

New Post Bill may kill your courier

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

In a move that may hit private courier operators hard, the government on Thursday proposed to stop them from carrying letters weighing below 300 grams.

Japan PM calls snap poll

Japan PM calls snap poll

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Letters below 500 gm? Only India Post, please

Letters below 500 gm? Only India Post, please

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

If the government has its way, letters weighing below 500 gms will be carried exclusively by Department of Posts as the over-a-century-old Indian Postal Act 1898 is set to be amended most likely in the Budget session.

TCS announces Rs 16,000 crore buyback plan

TCS announces Rs 16,000 crore buyback plan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday announced a mega-Rs 16,000 crore buyback plan at Rs 3,000 per equity share. In 2017 and 2018 too, TCS had undertaken buyback offers of similar sizes.

Bureaucratic rejig point to govt's priorities

Bureaucratic rejig point to govt's priorities

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The reshuffle is aimed at speeding up the implementation of the government's ambitious programmes like the SmartCity project and focus on key sectors like Mines, Information Technology and Road Transport.

Every vote counts; India gives its verdict today

Every vote counts; India gives its verdict today

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Votes polled in the nine-phased Lok Sabha elections will be counted on Friday to decide who will form the next government.

TCS for use of IT in jobs scheme

TCS for use of IT in jobs scheme

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

India Post ties up with Snapdeal to sell stamps

India Post ties up with Snapdeal to sell stamps

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

There are 68 Philatelic Bureaux and 1,111 philatelic counters in the country.

Diwali illuminates India

Diwali illuminates India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

People visited their kith and kin, exchanged festive greetings and sweets while social media, including the likes of WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter, was flooded with Diwali messages as many took the virtual route to convey their wishes.

US election, Q2 results to keep markets volatile: Analysts

US election, Q2 results to keep markets volatile: Analysts

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

A weak economy coupled with rising Covid-19 cases and inflation that is above RBI's comfort zone, geopolitical developments, and upcoming India Inc's second quarter results for FY21 could impact sentiment, analysts say.

Why 'Post Bank of India' is not a workable idea

Why 'Post Bank of India' is not a workable idea

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The prospect of India Post turning into a bank sounds like a capital idea, especially since we are talking about inclusive banking.

Some called it 'fool-hardy': EC on Bihar polls amid Covid

Some called it 'fool-hardy': EC on Bihar polls amid Covid

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Arora also said he is confident that the EC will be able to hold the next set of assembly polls on time and the internal exercise for those is already underway.

FinMin nixes India Post's plan to set up a bank

FinMin nixes India Post's plan to set up a bank

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Tells RBI this is not the time to consider such a foray, especially given the lack of funds to spare for such a venture.

Your PF money may be put in G-Secs

Your PF money may be put in G-Secs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

With the finance ministry refusing to hike rates of Special Deposit Schemes and allow it to park funds in high interest bearing postal deposits, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation is toying with the idea of trading in government securities as

Indian economy in better shape to tackle Covid 2nd wave: CEA Subramanian

Indian economy in better shape to tackle Covid 2nd wave: CEA Subramanian

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'Overall, compared to the previous episode, we are in a better shape because the vaccine is already out there and vaccination drives are proceeding'

'Just 11,000 NRIs enrolled to vote'

'Just 11,000 NRIs enrolled to vote'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

If there is no possibility of NRIs coming to India to vote, why should they get enrolled, asks Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath.

Post offices with a difference

Post offices with a difference

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

Celebrations as Australians vote 'Yes' to same-sex marriage

Celebrations as Australians vote 'Yes' to same-sex marriage

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Emotional embraces, tears of joy and an overwhelming message of equality washed over Australia after a majority of 61.6 per cent voted in favour of legalising gay marriage. Thousands of 'Yes' advocates erupted at the designated areas throughout the country.

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A u-turn by the BJP will be an apocalyptic occurrence in Indian politics and society, argues Amulya Ganguli.

71 seats go to polls in 1st phase of Bihar elections

71 seats go to polls in 1st phase of Bihar elections

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Among the major political parties, chief minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United is contesting in 35 of the 71 seats, followed by its ally Bharatiya Janata Party (29), while the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal has fielded its candidates in 42 and its coalition partner Congress is in the fray in 20 assembly segments.

EC defers Mizoram poll date to April 11

EC defers Mizoram poll date to April 11

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Election Commission on Tuesday deferred the polling date for election to the lone Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram and by-poll to Hrangturzo assembly seat to April 11 from April 9 in view of a state-wide bandh called against exercise of franchise by Bru voters lodged in Tripura camps through postal ballots.

TCS board approves Rs 16,000 cr share buyback

TCS board approves Rs 16,000 cr share buyback

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The buyback is proposed to be made from the shareholders of the company on a proportionate basis under the tender offer route using the stock exchange mechanism.

BCCI flourished in Eden, but hijacked by Tamil Nadu: Bedi

BCCI flourished in Eden, but hijacked by Tamil Nadu: Bedi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Taking at dig at Indian Cricket Board's president-in-exile N Srinivasan, spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi said it was a mystery to see the BCCI, which was born in Delhi and flourished at the Eden Gardens, being hijacked by Tamil Nadu.

Armstrong sued by US government over sponsor money

Armstrong sued by US government over sponsor money

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The US government filed court documents Tuesday laying out its case against cyclist Lance Armstrong, who is accused of defrauding the Postal Service by taking millions of dollars in sponsorship money while flouting professional cycling rules by doping.

Armstrong team mate Kjaersgaard avoids doping sanctions

Armstrong team mate Kjaersgaard avoids doping sanctions

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Steffen Kjaersgaard, a team-mate of Lance Armstrong's at US Postal from 2000-03, will not face sanctions, despite admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs, Norwegian anti-doping authorities said on Monday.

Google app store policy raises privacy concerns

Google app store policy raises privacy concerns

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

It passes user info to the app developer.

Inward remittance: Bihar at 5th position

Inward remittance: Bihar at 5th position

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh are ahead of Bihar in terms of remittance sent by Indians to their home through Western Union money transfer with assistance from post offices, Anil Kumar, Director, Business Development, Bihar postal services told PTI.

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama held

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama held

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The suspect, Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, was arrested by FBI on Wednesday at his residence in Corinth, responsible for the mailings of the three letters sent through the US Postal Service which contained a granular substance that preliminarily tested positive for ricin.

India's aspiring banking moguls fail to impress

India's aspiring banking moguls fail to impress

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The scarcity value of the licences has attracted a motley crew of hopefuls, ranging from India's humble postal department to billionaires.

US government sues Armstrong for sponsor money

US government sues Armstrong for sponsor money

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The United States accused cyclist Lance Armstrong on Friday of defrauding the US Postal Service by taking its sponsorship money at the same time he was doping and using performance-enhancing drugs in violation of cycling rules.

The MOST WANTED Man for 60 years!

The MOST WANTED Man for 60 years!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

We look back at the life and times of iconic actor Pran.

US lawmakers seek postage stamp on Diwali

US lawmakers seek postage stamp on Diwali

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The next time you receive a post parcel from the United States, don't be surprised to see a colourful display of Diwali on it as some American lawmakers have introduced a resolution seeking issuance of a postage stamp on the popular Indian festival.

IOC strips Armstrong of 2000 Olympics time trial bronze

IOC strips Armstrong of 2000 Olympics time trial bronze

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The International Olympic Committee has stripped Lance Armstrong of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics because of his involvement in doping.