News for 'R C Bhargava'

Lockdown, early detection reasons for low COVID-19 fatality rate: Govt

Lockdown, early detection reasons for low COVID-19 fatality rate: Govt

Rediff.com26 May 2020

From 3.38 per cent in April, the fatality rate in the country has come down to 2.87 per cent as against 6.4 per cent globally.

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Can Murari Lal Jalan revive Jet Airways?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

For Jet's revival, Mr Jalan should be on the scene long enough for everyone to get to know him, appreciate his skills, and not vanish into thin air within a matter of months or even weeks, observes Anjuli Bhargava.

Youngest to win top maths honour in 50 years

Youngest to win top maths honour in 50 years

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Born in Hamilton, Canada, Bhargava spent most of his early years in Long Island, New York. He received his AB in mathematics summa cum laude (with highest honours) from Harvard in 1996 and his PhD from Princeton in 2001. After holding visiting positions at MSRI, the Institute for Advanced Study, and Harvard University, he joined the faculty at Princeton as professor of mathematics in 2003. He was also named the Clay Mathematics Institute's first Five-Year Long-Term Prize Fell

COVID/USA: 'We haven't seen the worst yet'

COVID/USA: 'We haven't seen the worst yet'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'The question is really can we prevent half a million deaths.' 'We are fast approaching that number.'

What is the biggest threat to India's e-vehicle dream?

What is the biggest threat to India's e-vehicle dream?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

E-vehicles may face pollution hurdle with hazardous batteries. One lithium-ion battery has a potential to poison the whole water aquifer of Delhi.

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Easing restrictions, all private hospitals were on Tuesday allowed to give the vaccines if they adhere to the laid down norms, while the 9 am to 5 pm timing was also done away with.

Modi govt must act swiftly to revive fortunes of Air India

Modi govt must act swiftly to revive fortunes of Air India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

National carrier Air India is running in losses and needs government's attention.

When Air India made a record Rs 1-crore profit a day

When Air India made a record Rs 1-crore profit a day

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

This was achieved despite falling tourist arrivals post Babri Masjid demolition in December 1992.

PM reconstitutes knowledge commission

PM reconstitutes knowledge commission

Rediff.com5 May 2007

Bhargava, believed to have differences with Pitroda, said he had to pay for being honest and truthful.

Despite airpockets, airlines will stay airborne

Despite airpockets, airlines will stay airborne

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The initial speculation over who is likely to down shutters seems to have given way to a resigned acceptance that all the players are determined to stay in the game.

Suzuki has to double equity in Gujarat arm

Suzuki has to double equity in Gujarat arm

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Removal of mark-ups to be paid by Maruti, other changes could raise funding need to Rs 6,000 crore.

GoAir's IPO plan flies in the face of logic

GoAir's IPO plan flies in the face of logic

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The market buzz is that the GoAir promoters are hoping for a valuation that is at least a little more than double its closest rival SpiceJet.

Maruti drives past 50% market share

Maruti drives past 50% market share

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Hyundai, has a share of about 16% and grew sales by less than 4% in April- May 2017-18

Ratan Tata invests in cashback, coupons site CashKaro

Ratan Tata invests in cashback, coupons site CashKaro

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

CashKaro.com works with online retailers like Amazon.in, Paytm, Jabong and ShopClues

When will COVID-19 end in India? Here's the answer

When will COVID-19 end in India? Here's the answer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

According to a study done by Singapore University of Technology and Design Data, coronavirus will 100 per cent end across the world on December 8.

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'The pay cuts have been very tough on those with entire families to support.'

Chouhan expands cabinet, rewards 2 Cong rebels

Chouhan expands cabinet, rewards 2 Cong rebels

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The swearing-in ceremony, attended by Chouhan, was kept low-key in view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Social distancing norms were followed at the ceremony.

Box Office: Ujda Chaman fares average

Box Office: Ujda Chaman fares average

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

Send your Budget wishlist to the Finance Minister!

Send your Budget wishlist to the Finance Minister!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

You too can send in your suggestion of what the Budget should be like.

Ask MF Guru: 'I want Rs 50 lakhs in 5 years'

Ask MF Guru: 'I want Rs 50 lakhs in 5 years'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

From April 2020, manufacturers will have to hike prices of diesel cars sharply to accommodate the costs incurred in the transition to BS VI emission norms, and widening the gap between a diesel and petrol car.

VIDEO: Man hurls shoe at BJP leaders during presser

VIDEO: Man hurls shoe at BJP leaders during presser

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

BJP leaders Bhupendra Yadav and G V L Narsimha Rao were addressing the media.

6 BSP MLAs rebel in UP, hint they may leave party

6 BSP MLAs rebel in UP, hint they may leave party

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'It's the same problem with all six of us. Behenji (Mayawati) is not to be blamed, but the coordinators have acted in a manner which has depressed us and we thought what is the use of remaining with such a party'

Reshuffle in FinMin

Reshuffle in FinMin

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The government is understood to have zeroed in on B M Singh to take over as the next chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes in the Finance Ministry. The current chairman Indira Bhargava is retiring on May 31.

Auto cos see some light at end of lockdown tunnel

Auto cos see some light at end of lockdown tunnel

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Once the 21-day lockdown is lifted, which may happen in phases, those who have been contemplating purchasing a car may actually do it, said analysts. Thanks to social distancing norms and rising hygiene awareness, daily commuters may ditch public transport and shared mobility solutions like Ola and Uber. Many are likely to prefer the confines of a car over roughing it up in crowded public transport services such as a metro, local sub-urban trains and buses, they said.

Fashion Week: GenNext designers lead the way

Fashion Week: GenNext designers lead the way

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Summer colours like red, orange and white dominated the runway on Day One of the Lakme Fashion Week.

Hindu members of global inter-faith group quit

Hindu members of global inter-faith group quit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The Hindu members in the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions resigned protesting the decision to withdraw the council's sponsorship to the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda in Chicago, scheduled for September 27-28.

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Maruti Suzukisaid it was trying to offer more factory-fitted CNG cars to address environmental concerns

10 yoga asanas to fight stress and anxiety

10 yoga asanas to fight stress and anxiety

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Invest 30 minutes a day in these simple exercises for a healthy mind and body.

PartyGaming: Indian cashes in $100 million

PartyGaming: Indian cashes in $100 million

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

One of the two Indian founders of online poker company PartyGaming has hit a jackpot of $100 million (about 50 million) by selling more than half of its holding in the company.

Serum Institute to keep 200 mn doses of Covid vaccine ready by Jan

Serum Institute to keep 200 mn doses of Covid vaccine ready by Jan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'SII has started stockpiling the vaccine and now has roughly 40 million doses ready. It is using some of the capacities it had for under development products for the COVID-19 vaccine and by January we will have a capacity to make 100 million doses per month and a stockpile of 200 million doses.'

Govt mulls 'Mission COVID Suraksha' with Rs 3,000 cr corpus

Govt mulls 'Mission COVID Suraksha' with Rs 3,000 cr corpus

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The aim of the mission is to accelerate the development of at least six vaccine candidates and ensure that they are licenced and introduced in market for emergency use at the earliest.

Learn a language, get a cushy job

Learn a language, get a cushy job

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Of the 200 to 250 students who enroll in a graduate language course at Doon University annually, nearly all are assured placement in a range of companies like Amazon (France), AXA Insurance, Oracle and Capgemini.

Meher case: Accused's ID parade tomorrow

Meher case: Accused's ID parade tomorrow

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Sunny Rawat, identified by the driver of the Bhargava family, had earlier confessed before the media that he had shot at Meher on February 28 but later retracted his statement in court.

Meher murder accused Pahari shot at

Meher murder accused Pahari shot at

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

The main accused in the Meher Bhargava murder case Sachin Pahari was shot at and injured in an encounter with the police in Lucknow, but he managed to escape.

Box Office: Housefull 4 takes a big leap

Box Office: Housefull 4 takes a big leap

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

'People say I should join AAP and contest against Praful Patel'

'People say I should join AAP and contest against Praful Patel'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

'I will not bog down with the setbacks. I am going to republish the book. All the copyrights rest with me,' former executive director of Air India Jitendra Bhargave tells Tinesh Bhasin about Praful Patel's pressure to withdraw his book.

Who killed Air India? An insider reveals the facts

Who killed Air India? An insider reveals the facts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Year after year, the people in charge and the airline's multiple stakeholders spoke about the need to transform the national carrier into a premier airline. But their plans, instead of taking Air India to the promised heights, brought it down.

Being 'atmanirbhar' is a mega challenge for auto industry

Being 'atmanirbhar' is a mega challenge for auto industry

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Indian auto industry's dependence on China is high and it will continue to be so in the BS-VI era and as the country moves towards electric mobility. Domestic players lack both technological competence and the sheer pricing advantage that support Chinese imports.

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Market leaders saw good traction for new cars, including the electric ones.