News for 'Siddhartha'

L&T's bid to buy Mindtree stake gets CCI nod

L&T's bid to buy Mindtree stake gets CCI nod

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

L&T has acquired Cafe Coffee Day-owner V G Siddhartha's 20.32 per cent stake in Mindtree and has also placed an order with brokers to pick up another 15 per cent shares from the open market.

Aashram 3 Review

Aashram 3 Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Bobby Deol delivers, but Aashram 3 does not, observes Namrata Thakker.

Global trends to guide markets in holiday-shortened week: Analysts

Global trends to guide markets in holiday-shortened week: Analysts

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The stock market is likely to continue with its positive momentum but may face bouts of profit-booking amid lofty valuations in this holiday-shortened week, analysts said. The trading sentiment will be guided mostly by global trends in absence of major domestic events, they said. Markets would remain closed on Friday for 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.

Mallya makes another offer of 100% loan payback

Mallya makes another offer of 100% loan payback

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Mallya remains on bail pending his UK High Court appeal, now scheduled for February 2020.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has spooked financial markets globally, will set the tone for Dalal Street this week amid concerns over energy prices and foreign fund outflows, analysts said. Participants will also track key macroeconomic signals like GDP estimates and PMI data for manufacturing and services sectors to be announced this week, they added. "With earnings season behind us and given the overall sentiments, markets are expected to move in sync with global peers in the coming week. "A close eye will be kept on the developments concerning the Russia - Ukraine crisis and considering the inflation overhang, market participants will also observe movements in energy prices," said Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research (Retail), Kotak Securities Ltd.

Bigg Boss Day 17: Siddharth starts more fights!

Bigg Boss Day 17: Siddharth starts more fights!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Siddhartha Dey feels Siddharth is always ready to fight with the girls and that's no way a man should behave.

It's the KBC time of the year again

It's the KBC time of the year again

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'There is the greatest pride in the achieving of the contestant... And the happiness that the few hours at the hot seat brings for them.'

Wipro tops list of 300-plus stocks to hit 52-week lows

Wipro tops list of 300-plus stocks to hit 52-week lows

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Analysts believe that investors should look at stocks that hit 52-week lows only if they have a dividend paying track record, are debt-free and have sound fundamentals.

Bigg Boss 13: Salman Khan Ka Vaar

Bigg Boss 13: Salman Khan Ka Vaar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

With no eviction this time and just three weeks to the finale, it's pretty clear that Week 2 will have more drama, more fights and more controversies.

Inflation data, global trends to guide markets this week

Inflation data, global trends to guide markets this week

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Inflation data and global trends would be the major driving factors for the equity markets this week which after a record-breaking run took a breather in recent trades, analysts said. The overall market sentiment remains positive, supported by improving economic data and earnings but higher valuations can trigger bouts of profit booking, they said further. During the last week, which the 30-share BSE benchmark rose by 175.12 points or 0.30 per cent.

How to future-proof your journalism career

How to future-proof your journalism career

Rediff.com17 May 2012

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers on May 16, Siddhartha Dubey and Sharon Moshavi (details below) discussed how they make a career in digital journalism.

Indian airlines revamp their in-flight menus amid intense competition

Indian airlines revamp their in-flight menus amid intense competition

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

From croissants to Galouti kebabs and Medu vada, Indian carriers, both low-cost and full-service, are revising their in-flight menus to offer passengers a differentiated fare as competition is heating up amid the boom in air travel with the waning of Covid-19. On Monday, Air India, which was taken over by the Tata Group on January 27, unveiled its new domestic in-flight menu comprising gourmet meals, new appetizers, desserts, and local dishes. Air India's economy class passengers would now be served dishes such as Mushroom cheese omelette, Dry jeera aloo wedges, and Garlic tossed spinach and corn for breakfast, and Vegetable biryani, Malabar chicken curry, and mixed vegetable poriyal for lunch.

Market crash wipes off Rs 5.3 lakh cr of investor wealth

Market crash wipes off Rs 5.3 lakh cr of investor wealth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Investor wealth slumped by a whopping Rs 5.3 lakh crore on Friday as the benchmark BSE Sensex crashed more than 1,900 points to post its biggest single-day fall in nearly ten months. At the close of trade, the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies eroded by Rs 5,37,375.94 crore to Rs 2,00,81,095.73 crore. The total market capitalisation of these companies stood at Rs 2,06,18,471.67 crore on February 25.

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Such a great man is rare not only in the Telugu film industry, but in the Indian film industry as well.'

Bigg Boss 13: 'Nobody is playing a fair game'

Bigg Boss 13: 'Nobody is playing a fair game'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'People, who are less deserving, are still inside the house while I am out. Mahira Sharma made it to the top only because of luck and the ticket to the finale task. Arti Singh does not have a strong opinion on anything. I don't know what she is doing in the house.'

Factors that will dictate stocks markets this week

Factors that will dictate stocks markets this week

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The US Fed interest rate decision, domestic macroeconomic data announcements and ongoing quarterly earnings are some of the major factors that will drive the stock markets in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Besides, monthly auto sales numbers and the LIC IPO will also remain in focus, they added. Equity markets will remain closed on Tuesday for Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id). "The market is likely to kick off this week on a sombre note after a sharp fall in the US market then the focus will shift to the outcome of the US FOMC meeting, which is crucial amid record inflation and growth worries.

Sonam rocks cleavage in a plunging shirt

Sonam rocks cleavage in a plunging shirt

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

We bet you can't take your eyes off her!

Market mayhem: Investors poorer by over Rs 8.21 lakh cr

Market mayhem: Investors poorer by over Rs 8.21 lakh cr

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Investors' wealth eroded by a massive Rs 8,21,666.77 crore on Monday as the market saw a massive sell-off not seen in many months. The BSE benchmark Sensex plunged 1,170.12 points or 1.96 per cent to close at 58,465.89. This is the worst single-day drop for the gauge in over seven months. This was also the fourth straight session of decline for the Sensex.

'There is no reason why India should be downgraded'

'There is no reason why India should be downgraded'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The budget if anything has been an important step for consolidating the reform momentum, says Dr. Siddhartha Roy.

Congress presidential poll: Sixth in party's 137-year history

Congress presidential poll: Sixth in party's 137-year history

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Also, with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra not in the running for the party president's post, a non-Gandhi would be at the helm after over 24 years following the polling on Monday and counting on Wednesday.

L&T becomes promoter of Mindtree, holds 60.06% stake

L&T becomes promoter of Mindtree, holds 60.06% stake

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

In a deal that had marked India's first-ever hostile takeover bid in the IT space, L&T had bought 20.32 per cent shares in Mindtree from V G Siddhartha and his coffee enterprise for over Rs 3,000 crore in March. Nalanda India Fund and Nalanda India Equity Fund have also sold majority of their holdings in Mindtree in L&T's open offer.

How markets will fare this week

How markets will fare this week

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The Fed interest rate decision, domestic macroeconomic data announcements and quarterly earnings will be the major sentiment drivers for the equity market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Investors will also take cues from the monthly auto sales numbers to be announced on Monday. Equity markets will remain closed on Thursday for Diwali Laxmi Pujan and on Friday for Diwali Balipratipada.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Shardul Pandit?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Shardul Pandit?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Shardul Pandit entered Bigg Boss 14 as a wild card contestant and has been getting along well with almost all the housemates.

Anti-CAA stir: HC seeks UP govt report on 'police atrocities'

Anti-CAA stir: HC seeks UP govt report on 'police atrocities'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The court asked the state government to mention how many people died during anti-CAA protests and complaints registered against police. The court also asked whether truthfulness of media reports in this regard has been examined or not.

Factors that will guide markets this week

Factors that will guide markets this week

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Macroeconomic data announcement, Omicron situation and global trends will be the major driving factors for the equity market in the first week of the new year 2022, according to analysts. In what turned out to be a historic year, the Indian stock indices went past multiple milestones and the 30-share Sensex made an annual gain of 10,502.49 points or 21.99 per cent in 2021. Religare Broking Vice-President (Research) Ajit Mishra said, "This week marks the beginning of a new month and participants will be closely eyeing some crucial high-frequency data like monthly auto sales, India manufacturing PMI and India services PMI. "Besides, updates on the COVID-19 situation and performance of global markets will also be critical."

Major drivers for the equity markets this week

Major drivers for the equity markets this week

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Equity markets will look for directions from global trends, ongoing quarterly earnings and investment patterns of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in a holiday-shortened week ahead and may encounter volatility amid the scheduled monthly derivatives expiry, according to analysts. Equity markets will remain closed on Wednesday on account of 'Republic Day'. "This week is a holiday-shortened one and it's going to be critical due to the list of events and data that are lined up.

Delhi prof, arrested for FB post on 'Shivling', granted bail

Delhi prof, arrested for FB post on 'Shivling', granted bail

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The statement was posted on the issue of a 'Shivling' found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex which is very sensitive in nature and the matter is pending before the court, the lawyer said in his complaint.

L&T gets over 60% holding in Mindtree; open offer over-subscribed

L&T gets over 60% holding in Mindtree; open offer over-subscribed

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

L&T received bids for 5.54 crore shares on Thursday at the close of market hours. This is 108.09 per cent higher than the total offer, as per information available on the BSE. The open offer - for Rs 980 a share - opened on June 17 and is scheduled to close on Friday.

Videos: Bollywood shows you how to work out at home!

Videos: Bollywood shows you how to work out at home!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Bollywood shares interesting videos on how to keep fit by working out at home.

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

L&T -- which has two subsidiaries L&T Infotech and L&T Technology Services -- is keen to bring Mindtree under its fold to exponentially raise its client base and product offering.

'It will take time for market to recover'

'It will take time for market to recover'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'The correction could take two to three months and traders need to be careful.' 'For investors, this could be a good time to nibble in.'

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'I am a non-resident Indian. I didn't come to India to shine a light on its negative aspects.' 'I came to India to showcase what I think are remarkable aspects of India and Indians on a global scale.'

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'Gehlot is right now doing things, which are not appreciated by the Gandhis.' 'The Gandhis have realised that their writ does not run in Rajasthan, therefore they have deflected the issue to Kharge.'

I-T seizes Rs 5 cr in raids against former K'taka Dy CM, others

I-T seizes Rs 5 cr in raids against former K'taka Dy CM, others

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

In coordinated raids, more than 300 Income Tax sleuths swooped down on premises linked to two prominent Congress leaders in Karnataka -- the former deputy chief minister and former MP R L Jalappa's son J Rajendra.

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king.

Spotted: Kevin Pietersen in the West Indies

Spotted: Kevin Pietersen in the West Indies

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Reader Siddhartha Kunzru sent us this photograph.

Bigg Boss Day 3: Who is Rashami giving her heart to?

Bigg Boss Day 3: Who is Rashami giving her heart to?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Is love in the air?

Ashok Soota sells 5.5% MindTree pie to CCD owner

Ashok Soota sells 5.5% MindTree pie to CCD owner

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Ashok Soota, former chairman of IT firm MindTree, on Thursday sold half of his 11.4 per cent stake in the company in a block deal.

NCB arrests Sushant's flatmate from Hyderabad in drug case

NCB arrests Sushant's flatmate from Hyderabad in drug case

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Pithani was Rajput's friend and was also staying with the late actor at his Bandra residence in suburban Mumbai, he said.

Judges appointing judges a myth, judiciary just a player in process: CJI

Judges appointing judges a myth, judiciary just a player in process: CJI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

The notion that 'judges are themselves appointing judges' is a myth as the judiciary is just one of the many players involved in the process of selecting judicial officers, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said on Sunday.