News for 'R J Ratnakar'

'Bindra Brought Money Into Indian Cricket'

'Bindra Brought Money Into Indian Cricket'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'Mr Bindra stressed the importance of marketing the game which helped Indian cricket massively. Not only have state associations become self sufficient but the cricketers have also benefitted greatly.'

Maha civic results may trigger MVA churn as Cong pulls ahead

Maha civic results may trigger MVA churn as Cong pulls ahead

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

With the Congress coming third overall and having done much better than Shiv Sena-UBT and NCP-SP, its allies in Maha Vikas Aghadi, political analysts said it will force a rethink as far as coordination, seat-sharing and leadership are concerned ahead of the 2029 assembly polls.

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a "landmark step" for making insurance affordable and inclusive. In a panel discussion at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, Anup Bagchi, managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO) of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance; Mahesh Balasubramanian, MD & CEO of Kotak Life Insurance; Tarun Chugh, MD & CEO of Bajaj Life Insurance; and Ratnakar Patnaik, MD of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), listed what else the industry needs to reach more people.

Insurance staff oppose pvt sector entry in top PSU posts

Insurance staff oppose pvt sector entry in top PSU posts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The All India Insurance Employees' Association has opposed the government directive seeking to open up top posts in the state-owned insurers to the private sector, saying this would lead to greater private influence and "eventual privatisation".

MCA honours former India captains Edulji, Vengsarkar

MCA honours former India captains Edulji, Vengsarkar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Former India captains Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji were conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).aments.

Rupani cremated with full state honours; Shah leads tributes

Rupani cremated with full state honours; Shah leads tributes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Thousands of people gathered along the entire route of the funeral procession to give a poignant send-off to the late BJP leader at his hometown, where his mortal remains were flown from Ahmedabad four days after the tragedy.

MCA to felicitate Mum Ranji team, Vengsarkar

MCA to felicitate Mum Ranji team, Vengsarkar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The event at the MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy, BKC will be attended by Maharashtra governor C P Radhakrishnan and state minister Ashish Shelar, who will be the chief guest.

CBI books Maharashtra MLA Ratnakar Gutte, family for Rs 409-cr bank fraud

CBI books Maharashtra MLA Ratnakar Gutte, family for Rs 409-cr bank fraud

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

According to the Central Bureau of Investigation, Gutte is one of the directors of Gangakhed Sugar and Energy Limited.

Fadnavis-Shinde 'cold war' talks hot up in Maharashtra

Fadnavis-Shinde 'cold war' talks hot up in Maharashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

From disagreement over guardian minister's post to taking separate review meetings to separate medical cells and 'war rooms' for monitoring projects, the unease between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde seems to be growing.

CCI gives green signal to Ratnakar Bank-RBS deal

CCI gives green signal to Ratnakar Bank-RBS deal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Fair trade regulator CCI has approved private sector lender Ratnakar Bank' proposal to buy Royal Bank of Scotland's credit card business, mortgage portfolio and banking operation in the country, saying the deal will not have an adverse impact on competition.

Ratnakar Bank to buy part of RBS' businesses in India

Ratnakar Bank to buy part of RBS' businesses in India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Ratnakar Bank to absorb RBS' employees involved in three businesses

How Mahayuti scripted a comeback in Maharashtra

How Mahayuti scripted a comeback in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The massive victory of Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra indicates a tactical course correction post the Lok Sabha debacle, with factors like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's active role in the poll campaign, Ladki Bahin scheme, rise in women voting, and subtle message of Hindutva playing a crucial role.

Ex-Mumbai cop Pradeep Sharma moves SC against conviction

Ex-Mumbai cop Pradeep Sharma moves SC against conviction

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Former Mumbai police officer Pradeep Sharma has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay high court verdict convicting and sentencing him to life imprisonment in a 2006 fake encounter case.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Chaudhary conveyed the message to Shetty through an e-mail.

Joram Review: Harrowing Portrait Of The Helpless

Joram Review: Harrowing Portrait Of The Helpless

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

When an actor has worked for as long as Manoj Bajpayee, one tends to lose their sense of originality under the sheen of stardom. But the actor's versatility sparkles in his willingness to start on a fresh note every single time, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Mumbai ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets life in Chhota Rajan aide's fake encounter

Mumbai ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets life in Chhota Rajan aide's fake encounter

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Gauri Godse quashed the sessions court's 2013 judgment acquitting Sharma, terming it as "perverse" and "unsustainable".

Sharad Pawar, Uddhav fighting for political survival

Sharad Pawar, Uddhav fighting for political survival

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

As the campaign for the Lok Sabha elections gathers momentum, Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray, the leaders of two prominent regional parties in Maharashtra, are fighting a battle for political survival.

'No other team is under so much pressure'

'No other team is under so much pressure'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'The pressure can be telling and I think that's the kind of pressure the Indian team is currently experiencing with everyone wanting them to win the Asia Cup and the World Cup.'

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

M&M picks 3.5% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 417 cr, eyes to acquire more

M&M picks 3.5% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 417 cr, eyes to acquire more

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Diversified business conglomerate Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) has picked up a 3.53 per cent stake in private sector lender RBL Bank for Rs. 417 crore. "We may consider further investment, subject to pricing, regulatory approvals, and required procedures. However, in no circumstance will it exceed 9.9 per cent," M&M said in an exchange notification on Wednesday. Shares of RBL Bank jumped 7.1 per cent to settle at Rs. 238.8 apiece on the BSE on Wednesday, close to their 52-week high of Rs. 242.1.

Man caught smoking on AI flight refuses to pay for bail, opts for jail

Man caught smoking on AI flight refuses to pay for bail, opts for jail

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The accused told the court he had read online that the fine payable under section 336 of the IPC is Rs 250, which he was willing to pay, but not the bail amount.

Sharad Pawar does U-turn on 'no split in NCP, Ajit our leader' remark

Sharad Pawar does U-turn on 'no split in NCP, Ajit our leader' remark

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Hours after asserting that there was no split in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is its leader, party chief Sharad Pawar on Friday claimed that he did not make any such statement.

BJP has promised CM's post to Ajit Pawar: Prithviraj Chavan

BJP has promised CM's post to Ajit Pawar: Prithviraj Chavan

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

"Just bargaining was going on over what he (Ajit) should be getting. As per our information, he has been given a promise of chief minister's post by pushing Eknath Shinde aside with the help of Assembly speaker's decision (on disqualification of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs)," the former CM claimed.

NCP panel on Pawar's successor to meet on Friday at 11 am

NCP panel on Pawar's successor to meet on Friday at 11 am

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Thursday said his decision to step down from the post was taken for the future of the party and to create a new leadership.

Role of 29 MLAs crucial in case of Maharashtra trust vote

Role of 29 MLAs crucial in case of Maharashtra trust vote

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

With uncertainty looming over the Maha Vikas Aghadi government's stability in the wake of Shiv Sena minister Eknath Shinde camping in Gujarat with some party MLAs, the stand of 29 legislators from smaller parties and Independents is likely to be crucial.

Will support for Murmu pave way for BJP-Sena patch-up?

Will support for Murmu pave way for BJP-Sena patch-up?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

By breaking ranks with his Maha Vikas Aghadi allies, Thackeray has shown that he can leave the MVA altogether.

Meet the man who sculpts Lalbaugcha Raja

Meet the man who sculpts Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The Kambli family has been crafting the idol for Mumbai's most famous Ganesha pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja, since 1935.

Which journalist threatened Saha?

Which journalist threatened Saha?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Wriddhiman Saha revealed how he was threatened by a journalist after turning down an interview request.

IPL: How Do The Players Get Paid?

IPL: How Do The Players Get Paid?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Will Ishan Kishan get Rs 15.25 crore for one year, or for three years? Do the players get their IPL payments, whether it is in full or in part, and what is the payment schedule? Harish Kotian/Rediff.com explains all you need to know about IPL player payments.

On court's directive, Shetty appointed observer for one-off Test

On court's directive, Shetty appointed observer for one-off Test

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

On the directive of the Hyderabad High Court, the BCCI, on Tuesday, appointed Ratnakar Shetty as observer for the one-off Test match between India and Bangladesh, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from Thursday.

Shinde govt completes 1 month, still no signs of cabinet expansion

Shinde govt completes 1 month, still no signs of cabinet expansion

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The government was formed 10 days after Shinde raised a banner of revolt against the Shiv Sena leadership. Forty out of 55 Sena MLAs sided with Shinde, which resulted in the collapse of the two-and-a-half-year-old Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation comprising the Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress.

What exactly happened at RBL Bank?

What exactly happened at RBL Bank?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

RBL Bank is no Yes Bank. It's not fraught with fraud. It's a story of limitless ambition and greed for growth under a leader who doesn't want to give up, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Polls: Prestige Battle Between Shiv Sena, BJP

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Polls: Prestige Battle Between Shiv Sena, BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Even though MLAs are required to show their ballot to respective party whips before casting their vote, all parties have ensured their MLAs are housed in five star hotels closer to the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha where voting will take place on June 10.

Does Anupam Kher look like Manmohan Singh?

Does Anupam Kher look like Manmohan Singh?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Say hello to the cast of The Accidental Prime Minister.

Why Deepika's father still drives an auto

Why Deepika's father still drives an auto

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

MUST SEE! The Best Videos of the Week

Police to question Sai Baba trustees

Police to question Sai Baba trustees

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Trustees of the Shri Sathya Sai Central Trust have expressed their willingness to appear before the police for investigation into the case of missing cash case from Puttaparthi ashram.

World Cup preparation as per schedule: Shetty

World Cup preparation as per schedule: Shetty

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

2011 World Cup tournament director Professor Ratnakar Shetty discusses the preparation for the mega-event, which is returning to the sub-continent after a gap of 14 years, with Senior Associate Editor Harish Kotian.

Cash seizure: Baba's nephew gives a new twist

Cash seizure: Baba's nephew gives a new twist

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

Giving a completely new dimension to the entire controversy that dogged the temple town of Puttaparthi, Ratnakar -- a trustee in the Sri Satya Sai Central Trust and Sai Baba's nephew -- has said that the Rs 35.5 lakh, which was seized in transit by the police, did not belong to the trust.

RBI checks for surrogate holding in banks

RBI checks for surrogate holding in banks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Failed attempt to acquire stake in Kolhapur-based bank seen as trigger.

Study comparing Covishield, Covaxin has limitations: Bharat Biotech

Study comparing Covishield, Covaxin has limitations: Bharat Biotech

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Raches Ella, project lead, Covid-19 vaccines at Bharat Biotech said in a series of tweets that he was 'surprised' that media and researchers were drawing conclusions based on non-peer reviewed work.