News for 'Postal'

Wanbury to buy generic biz of Spanish Co

Wanbury to buy generic biz of Spanish Co

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Pharma company Wanbury Ltd on Monday said it will acquire the branded generic business of Spain-based Industrial Farmaceutica Cantabria through Cantabria Pharma SL for 50 million Euro.

Dear Father Christmas

Dear Father Christmas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

'Today, when the planet is in danger, why should India's leaders use petty arguments instead of showing the way?'

Will BJP make a clean sweep? All eyes on results

Will BJP make a clean sweep? All eyes on results

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The counting of votes for the high-stakes assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur will begin at 8 am.

Out soon, James Bond stamps!

Out soon, James Bond stamps!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Britain's national postal service, Royal Mail, has unveiled a set of stamps that feature the covers of Ian Fleming's Bond novels.

Roger Federer on Swiss stamp

Roger Federer on Swiss stamp

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

World number one Roger Federer became the first living Swiss person to have his picture enshrined on a postage stamp.

Few takers for small savings schemes

Few takers for small savings schemes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

National Small Savings Fund schemes are losing out to stock market, bank and insurance products.

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

As with the last 37 years, this year too the India Day Parade in New York saw thousands of Indian Americans throng Manhattan's Madison Avenue to celebrate India's Independence Day. For the thousands of Indians who turned up, it was a once in a year chance to showcase their country's rich cultural diversity.

Pak seeks to keep J&K out of anti-terror mechanism

Pak seeks to keep J&K out of anti-terror mechanism

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Riaz Mohammad Khan said Jammu and Kashmir was 'disputed' and should not be 'mixed' with the initiative, which is between India and Pakistan only.

Anil's firms to hike FII limit to 74%

Anil's firms to hike FII limit to 74%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Natural Resources Ltd and Reliance Communication Ventures Ltd on Friday said they have got shareholders'

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'There will be significant political traction for him. But how much, we don't know yet'

DoP launches 'One India One Rate' scheme

DoP launches 'One India One Rate' scheme

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

The Department of Posts on Monday launched a 'One India one rate scheme' for sending speed posts across the country at a uniform rate.

MFs' tie-ups with India Post fail to take off

MFs' tie-ups with India Post fail to take off

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Fund houses' tie-ups with the postal department for marketing their schemes through post offices are yet to take off in a bigger way.

Nicholas Piramal to raise $1.5 billion

Nicholas Piramal to raise $1.5 billion

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

In order to fund potential acquisitions, Nicholas Piramal India Ltd will raise $1.5 billion through issue of securities in domestic and international markets.

Soon, any time banking at the post office

Soon, any time banking at the post office

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Claims to regain business lost to private courier operators.

Sonia to release stamp on Murasoli Maran

Sonia to release stamp on Murasoli Maran

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

DMK president M Karunanidhi told reporters that Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee will release a special postal cover on the occasion.

Thiruvananthapuram: Letter bombs create panic

Thiruvananthapuram: Letter bombs create panic

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Two letter bombs burst in separate places in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, one of them in a post office while a crude bomb went off in a nearby rural area, hours before President A P J Abdul Kalam's visit to Thiruvananthapuram.

Seen a Star?

Seen a Star?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

If you encounter/meet/see film or television personalities one of these days and photograph them, why don't you mail the pictures to us?

Delhi's D-day: AAP confident, BJP pins hopes on evening votes

Delhi's D-day: AAP confident, BJP pins hopes on evening votes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Strong rooms spread across the city storing the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are being heavily guarded, with a 'three-layer security ring'. Tight security arrangements have also been put in place at various centres across the national capital.

M&M to hive off transport, LCV biz

M&M to hive off transport, LCV biz

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

The board of directors of Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday approved the transfer of the transport solutions group and light commercial vehicles businesses to a separate company.

Anywhere banking in post offices soon

Anywhere banking in post offices soon

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

The department of posts on Friday said it was planning to have a wide area network through the central server technology, to be used by the banking segment of the post office.

PM attacks Congress on loan waiver promises, calls them lollipops

PM attacks Congress on loan waiver promises, calls them lollipops

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Modi claimed the Janata Dal-Secular-Congress coalition government which came to power in Karnataka recently had waived only 800 farm loans.

China's mobile base swells to 334 mn

China's mobile base swells to 334 mn

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

China's information industry boomed in 2004 with the number of mobile phone users reaching 334 million and Internet subscribers touching 95 million, ministry of information industry has said.

All post offices to start working on new tech by 2015: FM

All post offices to start working on new tech by 2015: FM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The IT modernisation project with this outlay was approved by Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs in November 2012.

'Dak ghar' to become 'dal ghar' during festive season

'Dak ghar' to become 'dal ghar' during festive season

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The Centre will utilise huge network of post offices across the country to sell subsidised pulses, mainly tur, urad and chana, to ensure availability in the ongoing festival season.

Emirates Post offers India parcel service

Emirates Post offers India parcel service

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

Encouraged by the response, UAE postal service has re-launched its parcel service to India, which guarantees delivery to the destination within two weeks and more value-added features complemented by attractive prizes in weekly draws.

Govt nod likely to e-ballot for NRIs

Govt nod likely to e-ballot for NRIs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Days after extending more benefits to Persons of Indian Origin, the government is set to accept the recommendations of a committee which has favoured voting for Non-Resident Indians through electronic means.

Alert: MCA course

Alert: MCA course

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Alert: MCA course

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

A controversy has erupted over the decision to discontinue postage stamps of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi with the government saying only one family can not get this honour, even as the Congress termed the move as "insult to the history" and demanded an apology.

PM, Irani degrees: HC stays fine imposed on DU

PM, Irani degrees: HC stays fine imposed on DU

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The CPIO had rejected the three RTI queries on the ground that the Rs 10 Postal Order meant for fees for providing the information, was blank in one and in the other two cases, they were made out in favour of the CPIO.

Why EPF, PPF are Ponzi schemes!

Why EPF, PPF are Ponzi schemes!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

You have got a card from Rabri Devi!

You have got a card from Rabri Devi!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Now, personal care goods from ITC

Now, personal care goods from ITC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

Champions Trophy: Ind-Pak sold out

Champions Trophy: Ind-Pak sold out

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

Tickets for the India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2004 in England on September 19 were sold out in one day.

Allow IFC, ADB to invest in DFIs: FICCI

Allow IFC, ADB to invest in DFIs: FICCI

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Highlighting India Inc's drive for fresh investments, FICCI on Thursday called for the revival of development finance institutions by allowing agencies like IFC and ADB to play strategic roles in DFIs.