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Australia mull window for IPL-style domestic event

Australia mull window for IPL-style domestic event

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Cricket Australia is planning to create a window for its Indian Premier League-style Inter-State Twenty20 Championship in the annual calendar to ensure participation of star players from the Test and one-day fold.

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

As the curtain falls on the campaign for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat on Wednesday, April 24, a ringside view of the closing ceremonies.

Nirmalji Goes Cautious On Fiscal Deficit Target

Nirmalji Goes Cautious On Fiscal Deficit Target

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

But the government will present a second tranche of Supplementary Demands for Grants during the Budget session of Parliament in February, when it can seek additional spending.

Trai may order lower DTH rates

Trai may order lower DTH rates

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The regulator may ask broadcasters to abide by the tribunal's pricing formula.

Soumya Vishwanathan murder: 4 convicts get life term

Soumya Vishwanathan murder: 4 convicts get life term

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The court also ordered that of the total fine amount imposed on the convicts, Rs 12 lakh will be paid to the victim's family.

BoJ may hike rates in October

BoJ may hike rates in October

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Takahide Kiuchi, Senior Economist, Nomura Securities believes that Bank of Japan is likely to take a 'wait and watch' stance on rates.

Budget: No separate mention of disinvestment proceeds

Budget: No separate mention of disinvestment proceeds

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Earlier, proceeds from disinvestment were shown separately as part of the miscellaneous receipts in the Capital Receipts Budget.

Budget: What Will Nirmalaji Do About Income Tax?

Budget: What Will Nirmalaji Do About Income Tax?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Instead of conceding the demand for a cut in personal income-tax rates, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman should phase out many exemptions in both personal and corporation taxes, suggests A K Bhattacharya.

Four-fold increase in Hindi news channel ratings

Four-fold increase in Hindi news channel ratings

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

The Hindi news channels have recorded a four-fold jump in their ratings for November 27, beating even those recorded by the English news channels, as millions of anxious viewers remained glued on to their television sets watching every moment of the real-time gunbattle taking place in south Mumbai.

Fed may not raise rate above 5.5%

Fed may not raise rate above 5.5%

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Glenn Maguire, chief economist (Asia Pacific) at Societe Generale, says that the Fed may raise rates once more, before pausing.\n\n

He adds that it is unlikely to see the Fed rate move above 5.5%.\n\n

FM makes case for rate cut; experts say RBI may wait

FM makes case for rate cut; experts say RBI may wait

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Jaitley said inflation has been under control for long and is likely to remain so on the back of good monsoon and unlikely spike in oil prices.

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits. Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working majority, with just one phase left to go, argues Prem Panicker.

Budget 2023-24 a blue print for India@100: FM

Budget 2023-24 a blue print for India@100: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

This is the first Budget in Amrit Kaal, she said.

Zudio Is Indian Retail's 2023 Blockbuster

Zudio Is Indian Retail's 2023 Blockbuster

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Zudio was the standout performer as it tapped into the pentup demand in small-town India, at a pace never seen before, notes Indrajit Gupta, co-founder and director, Founding Fuel.

T20 World Cup: Last ball hope turns to dust for Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Last ball hope turns to dust for Zimbabwe

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Williams added: "The first time I realised that there was a no-ball was actually when we were walking out to shake the umpire's hands, and they told us to stop and the replay came on the big screen, and then we all noticed that it was a no-ball. Very interesting times that."

Tamil TV industry calls for ban on dubbed Hindi, Korean shows

Tamil TV industry calls for ban on dubbed Hindi, Korean shows

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Members from several TV unions came together on April 15 to register their protest against the trend by popular TV channels to telecast dubbed Hindi and Korean serials.

'Higher PC base, cable TV to lead Internet growth'

'Higher PC base, cable TV to lead Internet growth'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

Growth in Internet usage in the coming years is likely to be led by higher PC penetration and access through cable TV route, according to rating agency ICRA.

Can FM tell banks to cut interest rates?

Can FM tell banks to cut interest rates?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Banking sector veteran N C Vaghul says that the finance minister's step is neither positive nor regressive. He feels that banks and the finance ministry need to find a middle path. \n

Why news TV channels changed their tune

Why news TV channels changed their tune

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

'The media today is completely free from the government-induced fear factor.' 'It is only scared of the public backlash and its TRP ratings,' say Sudhir Bisht.

Japanese brand Aiwa back with new India strategy for TVs

Japanese brand Aiwa back with new India strategy for TVs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In the late 1990s, Japanese electronics brand Aiwa tied up with a maverick entrepreneur, Kabir Mulchandani, to sell its consumer electronic products. Founder of Baron International, Mulchandani, all of 26 at that time, had already disrupted the television market through a tie-up with another Japanese player, Akai. With a strategy that relied on heavy discounts, exchange offers and freebies, Akai was selling in huge volumes.

US Fed hikes interest rates by 0.25%

US Fed hikes interest rates by 0.25%

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Big boys of India Inc bet on rate cut

Big boys of India Inc bet on rate cut

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Line up Rs 10,000 cr worth bond issues.

Should Pakistan skipper Babar move down the order?

Should Pakistan skipper Babar move down the order?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'Babar Azam needs to listen to suggestions'

'Rate hike has been factored in by markets'

'Rate hike has been factored in by markets'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Revising inflation forecast upwards would be positive

More Freebies In The Interim Budget?

More Freebies In The Interim Budget?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The rising goods and services tax (GST) and personal income-tax collections may bolster the Narendra Modi government's ability to announce new schemes or enhance existing ones.

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Review: Lost In Execution

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Review: Lost In Execution

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Much of Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video's enjoyment comes from the carefully picked star cast who do a pretty good job, observes Mayur Sanap.

RBI should pause rate hike, focus on growth: HSBC chief

RBI should pause rate hike, focus on growth: HSBC chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

In the mid-quarter monetary policy review last month, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan had left the key policy rate unchanged, after raising it 50 bps in two instalments since he took over on September 4, saying he was waiting for more data clarity.

Lok Sabha TV:Rs 1 lakh for every 5-min feed

Lok Sabha TV:Rs 1 lakh for every 5-min feed

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

It's going to be a field day for the 40-odd news channels in the country as they gear up to cover the UPA Government's trust vote on July 22.

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega Review: Unpredictable!

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega Review: Unpredictable!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega is bizarre, unintentionally funny, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

News channels double ad rates for Budget coverage

News channels double ad rates for Budget coverage

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Ad rates on regular days are less than half, media planners said.

Banks can cut lending rates by 50 bps: PNB chief

Banks can cut lending rates by 50 bps: PNB chief

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

The chief of the country's second largest public-sector lender said interest rates should fall as and when inflation eases, but pointed out the need to lower deposit rates first.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Interim Budget: No Big Bang Announcements On Cards

Interim Budget: No Big Bang Announcements On Cards

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

If the Budget makes no big announcements on new schemes, projects, or tax giveaways, the government would face a major political dilemma as it may have to reluctantly consider shunning the practice of unveiling pre-election sops to woo voters, notes A K Bhattacharya.

No TCS on overseas spending of up to Rs 7 lakh via debit, credit cards: FinMin

No TCS on overseas spending of up to Rs 7 lakh via debit, credit cards: FinMin

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The government on Friday announced that no tax will be charged on overseas spending of up to Rs 7 lakh in a year using debit or credit as it looked to douse backlash from its earlier decision of levying TCS on all spending. The government had earlier this week brought overseas credit card spending under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). This meant that any spending using credit cards overseas would attract a 20 per cent tax from July 1.

Role of creditors to be probed in Nitin Desai death case: Fadnavis

Role of creditors to be probed in Nitin Desai death case: Fadnavis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Shelar demanded that Desai's death should not be treated just as a case of accidental death, but must be dealt with from a larger perspective.