News for 'UB City'

Non-metros see surge in number porting requests

Non-metros see surge in number porting requests

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The highest number of requests are in Karnataka (39.18 million) and Tamil Nadu (35.56 million).

PICS: Birmingham gives C'wealth Games a rousing send off

PICS: Birmingham gives C'wealth Games a rousing send off

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

From UB40 to Punjabi MC to Apache Indian, the musicians gave the spectators an evening to remember as athletes walked out for the closing.

Citi, HSBC among 5 bankers to manage ONGC share sale

Citi, HSBC among 5 bankers to manage ONGC share sale

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The government had last sold 5 per cent stake in ONGC in 2012 for Rs 14,000 crore (Rs 140 billion).

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Have you seen a car collection like this?!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Dr Ravi Prakash's 250 vintage car collection includes J R D Tata's 1940 Buick Limousine and a Sunbeam-Talbot used by Lord Mountbatten.

Sahara says will defend lawsuit on US hotels sale

Sahara says will defend lawsuit on US hotels sale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

This lawsuit will have no bearing on its fund-raising exercise as a deal is already in final stages

Goldman Sachs lowers India's growth forecast for FY21 to 11.1%

Goldman Sachs lowers India's growth forecast for FY21 to 11.1%

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs has lowered its estimate for India's economic growth to 11.1 per cent in fiscal year to March 31, 2022, as a number of cities and states announced lockdowns of varying intensities to check spread of coronavirus infections. India is suffering the world's worst outbreak of COVID-19 cases, with deaths crossing 2.22 lakh and new cases above 3.5 lakh daily. This has led to demand for imposition of nationwide strict lockdowns to stem the spread of the virus - a move that the Modi government has so far avoided after the economic devastation last year from a similar strategy.

India's largest beer maker sees a low from highway sale ban

India's largest beer maker sees a low from highway sale ban

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

United Breweries says sales could fall by 40% following court ban.

Luxury malls catch realty developers' fancy

Luxury malls catch realty developers' fancy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

At least half a dozen are in the works with increasing brand awareness and growing purchasing power in upper classes.

US court issues show-cause to Sahara in $350-mn lawsuit

US court issues show-cause to Sahara in $350-mn lawsuit

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A spokesperson said Sahara group is not into business with Trinity.

Fewest hours at workplace: Paris is No.1

Fewest hours at workplace: Paris is No.1

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

People in Paris and Lyon spend the fewest hours at their workplace.

More trouble brews for Zee's Subhash Chandra & family

More trouble brews for Zee's Subhash Chandra & family

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Zee Entertainment last week witnessed shareholder activism that saw an open call for the ouster of promoters and the incumbent management led by Punit Goenka. Besides, Dish TV also faced a similar call earlier this month. The trouble at Zee Entertainment can be gauged from the fact that this is a unique company wherein the promoters own just 3.99 per cent, but fully control the firm.

How many work hours can get you an iPhone?

How many work hours can get you an iPhone?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

People working in Zurich are able to afford the smartphone the quickest, that is, after 22 hours of work.

Telcos take smartphone battle to Bharat

Telcos take smartphone battle to Bharat

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Battleground shifts to rural and small towns, where user base aspires to upgrade to smartphones.

Top 10 countries with most billionaires; India ranks 6th

Top 10 countries with most billionaires; India ranks 6th

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

According to the the wealth-X and UBS billionaire census report 2013, India's billionaire population has decreased by 5.5 per cent to 103 and the total billionaire wealth has fallen by $10 billion to $180 billion.

Sahara asks US court to reject attachment plea for hotels

Sahara asks US court to reject attachment plea for hotels

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Company has submitted before the court that the plaintiff is attempting to attach property that falls outside of the jurisdiction of the court

Modi euphoria makes India overpriced: TPG Capital

Modi euphoria makes India overpriced: TPG Capital

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

TPG was one of the first global private equity firms to enter Asia, opening a Shanghai office in 1994.

US election, Q2 results to keep markets volatile: Analysts

US election, Q2 results to keep markets volatile: Analysts

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

A weak economy coupled with rising Covid-19 cases and inflation that is above RBI's comfort zone, geopolitical developments, and upcoming India Inc's second quarter results for FY21 could impact sentiment, analysts say.

Indians paid 20 times less than rich nation peers

Indians paid 20 times less than rich nation peers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Indians might be known for their hard work, but when it comes to their wages, they are paid nearly 20 times less than their counterparts in the developed nations like the United States and Switzerland.

Mallya wants Rs 4,500 cr in damages from KFA lenders, lessors

Mallya wants Rs 4,500 cr in damages from KFA lenders, lessors

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

It is understood he is moving court indicating lenders had been rough with him and, hence, caused damage.

Will Ravneet Gill manage to 'save' Yes Bank?

Will Ravneet Gill manage to 'save' Yes Bank?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Enjoying the backing of the regulator, Gill has identified the core problems, ring-fenced the banks from "influencers" and is in the process of building a new team. Now, he needs to play a Vikram Pandit for YES Bank, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

UK banks set for all-night vigil over 'Brexit' fears

UK banks set for all-night vigil over 'Brexit' fears

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The bank remains on high alert to intervene if markets freeze.

Liz, Arun & a blast in Mumbai

Liz, Arun & a blast in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

A star-studded black tie event hosted by Parmeshwar Godrej in honour of newlyweds Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar saw the who's who of the city's party circuit.

Recent tax sops to realty sector will actually be of little help

Recent tax sops to realty sector will actually be of little help

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Many developers are facing financial challenges after the IL&FS defaults, after which non-banking finance companies - the major financiers to real estate firms - slowed disbursals.

Mallya proposes to change Bagan

Mallya proposes to change Bagan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

IOC Should Not DIE!

IOC Should Not DIE!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

If IOC is not allowed to run its own affairs, then we can see it close down in the next 10 to 15 years, warns Sudhir Bisht.

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Of all the other cities in India, Bangalore is one city, where you can actually walk around and take in the crowd and confusion, says Sumit Ganguli.

Kingfisher House auction fails again; no bidder turns up

Kingfisher House auction fails again; no bidder turns up

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Prospective bidders had earlier termed the reserve price as too high, while multiple legal woes of Mallya-led UB Group are also being cited by many as reasons for lack of interest in buying this property

US court rejects plea for attachment of Sahara hotels

US court rejects plea for attachment of Sahara hotels

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

In a relief to Sahara, a US court has rejected a plea seeking to attach the Indian group's prized Plaza and Dream Downtown hotels.

'The common man does not elect the PM'

'The common man does not elect the PM'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'One big leader said you might get 3 lakh votes and still lose.' 'I said if I do I will make sure you are sleepless because it will be me and three lakh people.'

The best pizza in town

The best pizza in town

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Experts tell you where to find the finest crusts with the most savoury toppings in these Indian cities

Ask Anil: About paying tax on FDs and MFs

Ask Anil: About paying tax on FDs and MFs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries

Work: The 888 vs 996 debate

Work: The 888 vs 996 debate

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Mumbai is the most hard working city in the world. Mumbaikars work for an average of 3,315 hours annually. In comparison, a full-time employee in Beijing works for an average of 2,096 hours a year, says Shyamal Majumdar.

After Mallya, Capt Gopinath sells residential property

After Mallya, Capt Gopinath sells residential property

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Capt Gopinath, in a deperate bid to fend off a possible auction of his prime residential property in Bangalore by State Bank of India, which had earlier issued notices to sell his pledged properties to recover as much as Rs 259 crore (Rs 2.59 billion), has struck a deal with Sobha Developers to raise funds.

Discover India's poshest homes

Discover India's poshest homes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy. One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments. A buyer must first meet the developer's targeted social criteria to get invited for a walkthrough of the property.

Deutsche Bank trims Sensex target to 31,000 by Dec 2015

Deutsche Bank trims Sensex target to 31,000 by Dec 2015

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

UBS reduced its Nifty target to 8,600 by December from 9,200.

Morgan Stanley remains bullish; retains Sensex target at 32,500

Morgan Stanley remains bullish; retains Sensex target at 32,500

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Morgan Stanley says favourable factors will push Sensex to 32,500 level by December.

A look at some of Mallya's little-known firms

A look at some of Mallya's little-known firms

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Mallya's Rajya Sabha declaration lists investments in racing, finance and investment firms.

Bankers take fright as UK vote count points to Brexit

Bankers take fright as UK vote count points to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

For investment bankers, a Brexit vote is more than just about volatile prices on a screen but also about where they may end up working and living.

RBS slashes Nifty target to 9,200 citing reform delays

RBS slashes Nifty target to 9,200 citing reform delays

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Citi, HSBC and UBS etc have already cut their market targets.

No longer so secret, Swiss banks look to expand after purge

No longer so secret, Swiss banks look to expand after purge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

There are still bumps in the road ahead for Swiss banks.