News for 'The Conference Board'

Arthur set to return as Pakistan coach

Arthur set to return as Pakistan coach

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

ICC withdraws demerit point to Rawalpindi stadium

Obama appoints Indian American to national science board

Obama appoints Indian American to national science board

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Dr Sethuraman 'Panch' Panchanathan, senior vice president, Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development, ArizonaStateUniversity, was last week appointed to the United States National Science Board by President Barack Obama.

Maruti to issue preferential equity shares to Suzuki to buy Gujarat plant

Maruti to issue preferential equity shares to Suzuki to buy Gujarat plant

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) will issue equity shares on a preferential basis to parent Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) to acquire 100 per cent stake in the latter's Gujarat plant. This deal is expected to increase the share base of MSIL by about 4 per cent. And consequently, it will raise SMC's shareholding in Maruti by around 1.8 percentage point. "Whether it is in terms of PAT (profit after tax) or earnings per share (EPS) or dividend per share (DPS) of MSIL, the share-swap option will give shareholders a better deal than any other option such as cash payment," MSIL chairman RC Bhargava told reporters during a press conference.

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'It is very unfortunate that the AAP seems to be looking at the issue through the prism of rivalry with Congress in Delhi and Punjab'

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.'

Abhishek Banerjee's wife stopped from flying to UAE

Abhishek Banerjee's wife stopped from flying to UAE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Sources said Rujira had reached Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata with her two children around 7am before being stopped before immigration.

India should spend $1 bn annually to train school teachers: Narayana Murthy

India should spend $1 bn annually to train school teachers: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

One possible way of accelerating National Education Policy's outcome is to invite 10,000 retired highly accomplished teachers from the developed world and from India in STEM areas to create 2,500 "Train the Teacher" colleges in the country's 28 states and eight union territories, Murthy said.

Realty stocks soar on Sebi proposal to formalise fractional ownership

Realty stocks soar on Sebi proposal to formalise fractional ownership

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The BSE Realty index on Monday soared 4.3 per cent-most among the 19-sectoral sub-indices-buoyed by the proposal to formalise fractional ownership of real estate in the country. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday issued a discussion paper proposing to regulate online platforms offering fractional ownership in real estate, a model already popular in countries such as the United States and UAE.

US, Europe need countries like India to outcompete China: Top US Senator

US, Europe need countries like India to outcompete China: Top US Senator

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Earlier in an op-ed in The Washington Post, Schumer said the democratic international order must stand strong to confront the rise of the Chinese Communist Party.

Did Indian batters' inexperience prove costly for DC?

Did Indian batters' inexperience prove costly for DC?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh defended his side's Indian batters following their inability to resurrect the run-chase against SunRisers Hyderabad, saying the game was not lost due to their inexperience and the 198-run target was "far too many" in the end.

Did Did Rahul Travel 2nd Class To Udaipur?

Did Did Rahul Travel 2nd Class To Udaipur?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

There is talk that Rahul Gandhi will accept the party presidency at the end of the Congress conference. As he left for Udaipur, Congress workers turned up in large numbers at the Sarai Rohilla railway station in Delhi to see him off.

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The child's mom continued to sob and pray. The Vistara staff was valiantly standing by offering as much assistance as they were capable of.

Sebi mulls bringing in new expense structure for mutual funds

Sebi mulls bringing in new expense structure for mutual funds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is discussing with mutual funds (MFs) a proposal on introducing new total expense ratio (TER) slabs linked to the total equity and debt assets by replacing the current ones that are linked to assets of an individual scheme. Senior MF executives confirmed that Sebi had held discussions on this matter with AMCs. Such a change is expected to lead to a lower TER cap for bigger asset management companies (AMCs).

King takes a walk down memory lane as WTA completes five decades

King takes a walk down memory lane as WTA completes five decades

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

For Billie Jean King, her leading role in the foundation of the WTA half a century ago ranks above the many successes she enjoyed on court.

Indian student beaten, held captive for months in US

Indian student beaten, held captive for months in US

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Over seven months, the men locked the student in a basement and forced him to sleep on an unfinished floor without access to a bathroom, charges say.

Mamata hikes allowances of imams, Hindu priests; poll gimmick, says Oppn

Mamata hikes allowances of imams, Hindu priests; poll gimmick, says Oppn

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the Communist Party of India-Marxist dubbed it a "cheap poll gimmick" to woo minority votes.

How productive are workers in India, world? Find out

How productive are workers in India, world? Find out

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at how productive workers are in India and around the world.

South Africa's coach examines defeat to the Dutch

South Africa's coach examines defeat to the Dutch

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

South Africa coach Rob Walter blames shock defeat to Netherlands on his side's death bowling and poor start with bat

Pakistan board faced bankruptcy before ICC changes

Pakistan board faced bankruptcy before ICC changes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faced bankruptcy and isolation if it did not back the radical changes made by the International Cricket Council (ICC) last week, chairman Najam Sethi said on Monday.

DPE rules out more directors on ONGC board

DPE rules out more directors on ONGC board

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Giving a shot in the arm to ONGC chairman Subir Raha, who has been resisting appointment of additional government directors on the company board, the department of public enterprises on Wednesday said their number cannot exceed two.

'What the rat miners did was tremendous'

'What the rat miners did was tremendous'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'These are people whom very few give importance and they were doing a mammoth job for the nation.'

I seek my share like...: Kushwaha dares Nitish

I seek my share like...: Kushwaha dares Nitish

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Kushwaha was referring to 'Luv Kush' rally in Patna, a veritable gathering of Kurmis and Koeris upset with supposed hegemony of numerically powerful Yadavs which Prasad, then helming Bihar, was seen as embodying.

'Why is India worried about the security in Pakistan?'

'Why is India worried about the security in Pakistan?'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi is exploring all options as far as this year's Asia Cup in Pakistan and ODI World Cup in India are concerned, saying it's time to "take a clear position".

Chandrayaan-3 at Rs 600 cr cheaper than Hollywood flicks: Jitendra Singh

Chandrayaan-3 at Rs 600 cr cheaper than Hollywood flicks: Jitendra Singh

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Singh also said a final decision on the launch of India's sun mission 'Aditya-L1', scheduled for September 2 at present, will rest on the prevailing cosmic aspects.

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There's a crazy lot to watch on OTT this week.

Asia Cup: India can play their matches at a neutral venue: PCB's proposal

Asia Cup: India can play their matches at a neutral venue: PCB's proposal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

PCB chief Najam Sethi said that they had sent a proposal to ACC that India can play their matches at a neutral venue.

Uttam's Take: Who Controls BCCI?

Uttam's Take: Who Controls BCCI?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the speculation about who's really in charge of the BCCI -- Dada or Dad's putra?

Hyderabad felt like Rawalpindi, says Rizwan

Hyderabad felt like Rawalpindi, says Rizwan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Mohammed Rizwan will fondly remember the local curator in his prayers for producing a batting beauty

BCCI will deal with it: Ganguly on Kohli's comments

BCCI will deal with it: Ganguly on Kohli's comments

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Kohli said that he was never asked to stay on as T20 skipper when relinquishing the post.

In a first, Sebi mulls rules for fractional ownership in real estate

In a first, Sebi mulls rules for fractional ownership in real estate

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has for the first time proposed to regulate online platforms offering fractional ownership in real estate, a model already popular in countries like the United States and UAE. In a consultation paper floated recently, the capital markets regulator stated that such fractional ownership of real estate assets was proposed to be brought as MSM (micro, small, medium) REITs under Sebi (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations. This model allows investors to own a fraction or a small share in a real estate asset like buildings and office spaces, which could include warehouses, shopping centres, conference centres.

Steel Man of India, Jamshed J Irani, passes away at 86

Steel Man of India, Jamshed J Irani, passes away at 86

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Jamshed J Irani, known as the steel man of India, died in Jamshedpur late Monday night, Tata Steel said. He was 86. "The Steel Man of India passes away. It is with profound grief that Tata Steel informs of the demise of Padma Bhushan Dr Jamshed J Irani," Tata Steel said in a statement. He passed away on October 31, 2022 at 10 PM at TMH (Tata Hospital) in Jamshedpur, it said.

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Restoration of peace and the normal routine of daily life, compared to the past, stands out as its most significant achievement, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs, four years after the abrogation of Article 370.

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.

Ashraf recalled, rookie Tahir included in Pak Asia Cup squad

Ashraf recalled, rookie Tahir included in Pak Asia Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

PCB newly selected Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Haq announced squads for the upcoming ACC Men's Asia Cup and the three-match One-Day International series against Afghanistan.

'We just saved a child's life!'

'We just saved a child's life!'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

'After 11 years of medical education, training in various hospitals, giving various competitive exams and finally, if you're able to save a child's life at 20,000 feet above the ground, in the air, with limited resources, that is like an unbelievable feeling.'

ICC's revenue distribution model is flawed: Atherton

ICC's revenue distribution model is flawed: Atherton

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Former England skipper Michael Atherton said that despite ICC's profit-sharing model being flawed, it wouldn't face any pushback.

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Cricket Australia (CA) is open to parting with its multi-million-dollar television revenue from the high-profile India tours to Australia as part of a collective effort to preserve the financial health of the global game.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Walmart with Bharti till its board do them part

Walmart with Bharti till its board do them part

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

US retail chain Walmart is awaiting a decision by its board decision on its India strategy, including its partnership with the Bharti group.

The Credila Success Story

The Credila Success Story

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Education finance is a complex and dynamic sector. There are too many variables -- the course, the calibre of students, the universities, and the job prospects once the course is over, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.