News for 'Rakesh'

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made $1 mn a day in one year

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made $1 mn a day in one year

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala became a billionaire in the last bull-run which ended in 2008.

With 9 victims in a year, serial killer puts Bareilly on edge

With 9 victims in a year, serial killer puts Bareilly on edge

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Nine women have been killed in the Shahi-Sheeshgarh area since last year and police suspect they all have been perpetrated by the same person who strangled all his/her victims, at least one, by her own saree.

'Won't be able to...': CJI defers hearing on marital rape

'Won't be able to...': CJI defers hearing on marital rape

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, who is demitting office on November 10, Wednesday deferred by four weeks hearing on pleas challenging the immunity granted to husbands in cases of marital rape.

Ex-MP Ram Shakal, RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha among 4 nominated to RS

Ex-MP Ram Shakal, RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha among 4 nominated to RS

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The nominations were made by President Ram Nath Kovind on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the PMO said.

What Rakesh Gangwal's exit from IndiGo may mean for the airline

What Rakesh Gangwal's exit from IndiGo may mean for the airline

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

On February 19, India's largest private low-fare airline IndiGo announced the resignation of one of the two founders, Rakesh Gangwal, from the airline's board and his intentions of offloading his stake in the airline over the next five years. The announcement came on a Friday, giving the stock markets the weekend to absorb the news but the markets registered a tepid response on Monday's opening. In contrast, in July 2019, when the fight between the two founders and erstwhile friends first became public, the markets reacted savagely. The IndiGo scrip at the time fell 19 per cent, wiping out millions of rupees of shareholder wealth before bouncing back. For readers who may be hazy on the details of the dispute, here is the context.

Zaheer, Rakesh Patel wreck Punjab

Zaheer, Rakesh Patel wreck Punjab

Rediff.com25 Dec 2005

Baroda pacemen, Zaheer Khan grabbed 4 for 46 while Patel took 5 for 31 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy match.

Security beefed up in Delhi after suspected crude bomb blast near school

Security beefed up in Delhi after suspected crude bomb blast near school

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Plumes of smoke could be seen billowing from the spot. A purported video of the aftermath of the explosion also surfaced on social media showing thick dense white smoke.

'Be The Change You Want To See'

'Be The Change You Want To See'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

As Mumbai went to the polls, Bollywood stars did their primary duty for the country and cast their votes.

Bihar school teacher jailed for 'don't vote for Modi' remark in classroom

Bihar school teacher jailed for 'don't vote for Modi' remark in classroom

Rediff.com19 May 2024

District education officer Ajay Kumar Singh said teacher Harendra Rajak's conduct was brought to his notice by family members of several students of the government secondary school at Amrakh in Kurhani block.

Let govt tell us why can't it repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait

Let govt tell us why can't it repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Saturday asked the Centre to explain to farmers why it does not want to repeal the three farm laws, while promising it that they 'will not let the government bow its head' before the world.

Employers may avoid...: SC on period leave

Employers may avoid...: SC on period leave

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

How will the leave encourage more women to be part of the workforce, the court asked the petitioner and said mandating such leave will lead to women "being shunned from the workforce". "...we do not want that," the bench said

Manoj, Rajkummar Party With Shah Rukh Khan

Manoj, Rajkummar Party With Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Power couples and STARS at a wedding reception.

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Though he loves gambling, he cautions against undue risks and says non-professional investors like the salaried class should invest through the mutual funds route and keep aside not more than 10 per cent for self-investing.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra celebrate Baisakhi

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra celebrate Baisakhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Bollywood gets into the festive spirit.

Paralympics: Harvinder's double medal dream shattered

Paralympics: Harvinder's double medal dream shattered

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan fought hard before going down against top seeds Elisabetta Mijno and Stefano Travisani 2-6 in the semifinals of the recurve mixed team open category at the Paralympics in Paris on Thursday.

RBI saved the economy: Rakesh Mohan

RBI saved the economy: Rakesh Mohan

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Rakesh Mohan, deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, said on Monday that it was only after the central bank took a slew of steps that the decline in the economy was arrested and that inflation is not a concern anymore.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala buys stake in Jet Airways

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala buys stake in Jet Airways

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala on Friday picked up 1.05 per cent stake in Jet Airways for Rs 50.5 crore.

Rakesh Mohan headed for World Bank

Rakesh Mohan headed for World Bank

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

New norms to keep Raghuram Rajan out of the race.

Coaching centre deaths: SUV driver gets bail after cops drop charge

Coaching centre deaths: SUV driver gets bail after cops drop charge

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday allowed the second bail plea of an SUV driver, arrested for his alleged role in drowning of three civil services aspirants in the basement of a coaching centre.

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

His was India's second medal in archery at the ongoing Games after Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar combined for the compound mixed team bronze.

Paralympics: Harvinder wins India's first-ever archery GOLD!

Paralympics: Harvinder wins India's first-ever archery GOLD!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Harvinder Singh is the first ever Indian to win a gold medal in archery at the Paralympics.

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Truck movements across the India-Bangladesh border are on the rise, with increasing rentals signalling a trade recovery between the two South Asian nations. Yet, geopolitical tension looms large, with Bangladesh now under an interim government for nearly two months.

Rakesh Mohan leaves RBI for Stanford assignment

Rakesh Mohan leaves RBI for Stanford assignment

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rakesh Mohan has put in his papers to take up an assignment at the Stanford University in the US.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala hikes stake in Viceroy Hotels

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala hikes stake in Viceroy Hotels

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Jhunjhunwala, who earlier owned a little over 10 per cent stake in the hospitality firm, has bought over 14.57 lakh shares in the company from open market on April 4.

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

So far 14 Kashmiri Pandits have filed nominations to contest from the valley for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, aiming to ensure the return and rehabilitation of their fellow community members, whose number run up to 3 lakh.

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'I am old school and want what my parents have. They have been together for 35 years and still go on dates.'

Want to improve relations with Pak but...: Rajnath

Want to improve relations with Pak but...: Rajnath

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Rajnath came down heavily on the National Conference-Congress alliance over its poll promise of restoring Article 370 and said it is impossible as long as the BJP is there.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala picks up stake in Spicejet

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala picks up stake in Spicejet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

His Rare Enterprises purchased 75 lakh shares worth Rs 13 crore.

The four big stock bets of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

The four big stock bets of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The ace investor has gone ahead and selectively raised stake in some of these.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made $1 mn a day in one year

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made $1 mn a day in one year

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Big bull's holdings cross Rs 7,200 crore (Rs 72 billion).

MP: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 ministers sworn-in

MP: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

As many as 28 legislators, including former Union minister Prahlad Patel and Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, were on Monday inducted into the Madhya Pradesh cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation. If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will always find me with a file in hand, even when I am in my costume. While Kamal and Sridevi were diligent about their Hindi dialogue, Silk Smitha, while always respectful, was not too interested in her lines or my instructions.'

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

SC allows states to recover royalty on minerals from 2005

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Centre's plea for prospective effect of its July 25 verdict, which upheld the power of states to levy tax on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, and allowed them to seek refund of royalty from April 1, 2005 onwards.

SC collegium's rejection reasons of candidates can't be made public: HC

SC collegium's rejection reasons of candidates can't be made public: HC

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The high court made the observation while dismissing an appeal challenging an order which had rejected a petition seeking a direction to the Supreme Court collegiums to provide detailed reasons while refusing to accept recommendations for the appointment of high court judges.

Rakesh Roshan fails to identify accused

Rakesh Roshan fails to identify accused

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Deposing before a magistrate, Roshan, however, supported the prosecution's case and said Salem's henchmen attacked him after he refused to pay them extortion money.

Why Rakesh Roshan didn't direct Kites

Why Rakesh Roshan didn't direct Kites

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The film maker tells Firdaus Ashraf the reason why he didn't direct his son in the movie.

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Historically, there hasn't been much representation around para-athletes from a brand perspective.' 'With their best medal tally in Paris, it has triggered considerable organic interest.'

Rakesh Mohan warns on revenue deficit

Rakesh Mohan warns on revenue deficit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Wiping out revenue deficit by 2008-09 will be a tough order while continuing forex inflows could create macro-economic problems

CBI to confront 13 NEET-UG case accused with mastermind

CBI to confront 13 NEET-UG case accused with mastermind

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The central probe agency will now be able to question these accused in custody and also confront them with kingpin Rockey alias Rakesh Ranjan who was arrested on Thursday.

Was Rakesh Jhunjhunwala wrong in buying SpiceJet shares?

Was Rakesh Jhunjhunwala wrong in buying SpiceJet shares?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The market is abuzz about how the fabled investor got it wrong.