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UK ex-envoy Sinha denies link to Jeffrey Epstein

UK ex-envoy Sinha denies link to Jeffrey Epstein

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's former high commissioner to the UK, Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha, has denied any connection to controversial financier Jeffrey Epstein after social media posts linked Epstein to someone with similar initials.

Dabur faces a tangle of growth headwinds

Dabur faces a tangle of growth headwinds

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Dabur India's stock has fallen over 17 per cent since the start of the Iran war, driven by concerns over a weak monsoon, the West Asian crisis, and rising input costs, which are expected to impact the company's revenues and margins, particularly affecting its significant rural sales and international markets.

Sebi's next big worry: Who will fit into UK Sinha's shoes?

Sebi's next big worry: Who will fit into UK Sinha's shoes?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The current Chairman UK Sinha's term comes to an end in February next year.

India hosts GraphIN 2026 to explore graphene's potential

India hosts GraphIN 2026 to explore graphene's potential

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The GraphIN 2026 conference in Kochi brings together global experts to discuss advancements in graphene and two-dimensional materials, highlighting India's growing role in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.

UK Sinha is new SEBI chairman

UK Sinha is new SEBI chairman

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Sinha will take over on February 17 next year when incumbent C B Bhave's term ends

UK Sinha lists priorities, challenges in his new role

UK Sinha lists priorities, challenges in his new role

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Sebi will be taking a number of measures to develop a derivatives market of commodities.

'Need GST Council-like bodies to boost infra growth'

'Need GST Council-like bodies to boost infra growth'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

India needs Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council-like common platforms between states and the Centre in areas such as land clearances, power, and water to fast-track infrastructure projects to achieve double-digit growth going ahead, said Praveer Sinha, chief executive officer and managing director of The Tata Power Company.

HC rejects plea to remove graves of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat from Tihar

HC rejects plea to remove graves of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat from Tihar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea seeking the removal of the graves of terrorists Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhatt from Tihar Jail, citing the absence of any law prohibiting burial inside jail premises and the government's decision to maintain law and order.

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.

India's mcap-to-GDP ratio third-highest despite correction

India's mcap-to-GDP ratio third-highest despite correction

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The ratio of market capitalisation to gross domestic product (GDP) in India remains elevated despite the recent correction in the equities markets. It was 147.5 per cent on December 3, 56 per cent higher than the 10-year average of 94 per cent. The current ratio is slightly lower than the all-time high ratio of 154 per cent at the end of September this year.

New SC plea says Adani probe panel members have conflict of interest

New SC plea says Adani probe panel members have conflict of interest

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

An expert committee, set up by the Supreme Court to probe allegations against the Adani group following a bombshell report from a US short seller, has members with potential conflict of interest, a fresh petition filed in the apex court on Monday said.

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Many hits, some misses by Sebi under U K Sinha

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The second-longest serving chairman introduced quite a few measures for the primary market and implemented a new corporate governance framework.

Coming Up On OTT In July

Coming Up On OTT In July

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

July has some interesting content on OTT, with quite a few original shows and movies premiering in the digital space.

Will Manoj Sinha manage to entangle India's telecom mess?

Will Manoj Sinha manage to entangle India's telecom mess?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Manoj Sinha will retain his current role in the railways.

Want to be succeful? Take a long-term view, says Indra Nooyi

Want to be succeful? Take a long-term view, says Indra Nooyi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Pepsico's Indra Nooyi claims she remains bullish on India, while Sebi's Sinha makes the case for using pension money to pump capital into the market, reports Faisal Kidwai.

Skewed taxation rules a spoiler for REIT investors

Skewed taxation rules a spoiler for REIT investors

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Investors in Reit would like some favourable tax treatment so that this remains an attractive route for them to put money as compared to other options present in the market.

MFs should now take reforms forward: Sebi

MFs should now take reforms forward: Sebi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Last month, the Sahara Group challenged a Supreme Court order which had asked it to refund Rs 24,000 crore (Rs 240 billion) to around three crore (30 million) investors, to a larger bench.

Sebi may issue trade annulment framework

Sebi may issue trade annulment framework

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

While the regulator has set up a group to look into trade annulment framework, it is also probing whether there was any breach of regulation at the broker or exchange level.

No exit load in pension funds

No exit load in pension funds

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

Foreign buying in Indian stocks could go retail

Foreign buying in Indian stocks could go retail

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

The finance ministry is looking into a proposal that would allow overseas retail investors to invest directly in Indian equity markets. This is part of a review of the overall regime for the participation of foreign investors in primary and secondary markets.

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: BAD!

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: BAD!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Forget comic chops, you'll not find an ounce of camaraderie between Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff as they go about firing ammo and flexing abs at a zombie-like army for nearly three excruciating hours of this noisy drivel, observes Sukanya Verma.

Interim Budget 2024-25: Funds to boost reach on fintech industry wishlist

Interim Budget 2024-25: Funds to boost reach on fintech industry wishlist

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Indian fintechs and associated entities are hoping that the Union Budget 2024 will provide a boost and empower firms to extend their reach beyond Tier-II regions, with an emphasis on supporting enterprises led by women. The fintech industry, which has witnessed regulatory reforms over the last year, expects the Budget, scheduled to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, will further encourage financial inclusion, empower micro-small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) with lending solutions, and push for upskilling initiatives for the country's young workforce.

Can India Win Another Oscar This Year?

Can India Win Another Oscar This Year?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'We're not looking at the importance of men standing up for women. And that, to me, is the power of the film.'

Borrowing abroad to be easier

Borrowing abroad to be easier

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Modi govt assures all help to Indian companies in UK

Modi govt assures all help to Indian companies in UK

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Europe is the second largest market for Indian IT-BPM industry

GST can be passed even without the Congress: Jayant Sinha

GST can be passed even without the Congress: Jayant Sinha

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

"If there is proper debate in parliament, followed by a vote, then even without the Congress' support, we have a chance to pass it," says Union Minister of State for Finance, Jayant Sinha.

Sensex can top 12000 If...

Sensex can top 12000 If...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Support the team; we all are giving our best: Kohli

Support the team; we all are giving our best: Kohli

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli has called on fans to support the entire team and not focus on just one or two players.

How the UK Bribery Act will hit Indian cos

How the UK Bribery Act will hit Indian cos

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Following a spate of bribery cases, Indian Inc may be in for some severe trouble after the UK Bribery Act comes into force from April 1.

How Many Years Have Akshay-Twinkle Been Married?

How Many Years Have Akshay-Twinkle Been Married?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'Two imperfect people who have perfectly been stuck together since twenty-two years! Happy anniversary Tina'.

UK council withdraws permission to Burhan Wani rally

UK council withdraws permission to Burhan Wani rally

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The rally was being planned by UK-based Kashmiri groups to mark the first death anniversary of the commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist outfit killed in a gun battle with Indian armed forces in the Kashmir Valley on July 8 last year.

Indian Corporate Refugees Say 'Dasvidania' to Moscow

Indian Corporate Refugees Say 'Dasvidania' to Moscow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'If a stranger refuses to pet my Russian dog, what treatment can I expect for myself?'

Sebi approves sharing KYC details with financial regulators

Sebi approves sharing KYC details with financial regulators

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Currently, the facility of sharing of KYC information is available only among Sebi-registered intermediaries.

Sebi chief keen to implement self-regulation for mutual funds

Sebi chief keen to implement self-regulation for mutual funds

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The Sebi chief said that although the idea of an SRO has been challenged in court, he is hopeful of its implementation.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Sebi for regular issuance of govt bonds to deepen liquidity

Sebi for regular issuance of govt bonds to deepen liquidity

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board on Tuesday called for reforms in the underlying market and said regular issuance of government bonds across maturities can go a long way in achieving this by way of increasing liquidity.

Indian equity markets join elite list; record new all-time highs

Indian equity markets join elite list; record new all-time highs

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Domestic equity markets are in elite company. In May, Indian markets joined select developed markets (DMs) such as the US, UK and Germany to record new all-time highs. Among emerging markets (EMs), Brazil is the other market to have logged new highs this month. Asian peers such as South Korea, Taiwan and New Zealand are currently between 2 per cent and 10 per cent below their previous highs made earlier this year. The domestic markets were among the worst-performing major global markets in April amid a lethal second-wave of covid-19 infections.