News for 'US Postal'

Have you been duped online?

Have you been duped online?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Were you ever a victim of data theft? Or did somebody else use your credit card number to buy gizmos online?

GRE 2007: Four methods for easy registration

GRE 2007: Four methods for easy registration

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Atul Prashar, competitive examination expert, reviews the four methods for GRE 2007 registration.

Specialise in international business

Specialise in international business

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi, invites applications for its MBA programme in International Business.

Wanbury to buy generic biz of Spanish Co

Wanbury to buy generic biz of Spanish Co

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Pharma company Wanbury Ltd on Monday said it will acquire the branded generic business of Spain-based Industrial Farmaceutica Cantabria through Cantabria Pharma SL for 50 million Euro.

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The poet and professor's 'life breath is now in the hands of those sworn to uphold his Constitutional right to life.' 'Will they be true to their oath?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

Dear Father Christmas

Dear Father Christmas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

'Today, when the planet is in danger, why should India's leaders use petty arguments instead of showing the way?'

How she won her battle against an insurance firm

How she won her battle against an insurance firm

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Sukhwinder Kaur doggedly pursued her case against Bharti Axa Life Insurance in the consumer courts.

Meet the man who ensured food supply during lockdown

Meet the man who ensured food supply during lockdown

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'If the mandis were not working in Delhi, or the onion market in Nashik got affected, or there were disruptions because of unloading or loading in any sector in south India, we intervened.'

Out soon, James Bond stamps!

Out soon, James Bond stamps!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Britain's national postal service, Royal Mail, has unveiled a set of stamps that feature the covers of Ian Fleming's Bond novels.

Who will be the next British PM?

Who will be the next British PM?

Rediff.com26 May 2019

UK environment secretary Michael Gove became the latest Tory MP to announce his intention to challenge Johnson on Sunday.

'Dak ghar' to become 'dal ghar' during festive season

'Dak ghar' to become 'dal ghar' during festive season

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The Centre will utilise huge network of post offices across the country to sell subsidised pulses, mainly tur, urad and chana, to ensure availability in the ongoing festival season.

Post-Bihar polls, ally worries for TN's Dravidian parties

Post-Bihar polls, ally worries for TN's Dravidian parties

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

While the DMK fears that the Congress with its poor strike rate will pull it down in the 2021 state elections, like it did five years ago, the ruling AIADMK is worried that the BJP may ultimately do a Bihar on it, relegating it to second place in Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

PM, Irani degrees: HC stays fine imposed on DU

PM, Irani degrees: HC stays fine imposed on DU

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The CPIO had rejected the three RTI queries on the ground that the Rs 10 Postal Order meant for fees for providing the information, was blank in one and in the other two cases, they were made out in favour of the CPIO.

Few takers for small savings schemes

Few takers for small savings schemes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

National Small Savings Fund schemes are losing out to stock market, bank and insurance products.

Roger Federer on Swiss stamp

Roger Federer on Swiss stamp

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

World number one Roger Federer became the first living Swiss person to have his picture enshrined on a postage stamp.

Pak seeks to keep J&K out of anti-terror mechanism

Pak seeks to keep J&K out of anti-terror mechanism

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Riaz Mohammad Khan said Jammu and Kashmir was 'disputed' and should not be 'mixed' with the initiative, which is between India and Pakistan only.

Anil's firms to hike FII limit to 74%

Anil's firms to hike FII limit to 74%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Natural Resources Ltd and Reliance Communication Ventures Ltd on Friday said they have got shareholders'

Why final results were delayed in MP

Why final results were delayed in MP

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

With parties blaming the electronic voting machines, the poll panel was extra cautious in its approach.

DoP launches 'One India One Rate' scheme

DoP launches 'One India One Rate' scheme

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

The Department of Posts on Monday launched a 'One India one rate scheme' for sending speed posts across the country at a uniform rate.

8 of the 13 resignations not in order, says Karnataka Speaker

8 of the 13 resignations not in order, says Karnataka Speaker

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

All eyes are now on Kumar who has to take a call on the resignations tendered by 13 MLAs of the Congress and the JD-S from the assembly.

MFs' tie-ups with India Post fail to take off

MFs' tie-ups with India Post fail to take off

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Fund houses' tie-ups with the postal department for marketing their schemes through post offices are yet to take off in a bigger way.

Nicholas Piramal to raise $1.5 billion

Nicholas Piramal to raise $1.5 billion

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

In order to fund potential acquisitions, Nicholas Piramal India Ltd will raise $1.5 billion through issue of securities in domestic and international markets.

Soon, any time banking at the post office

Soon, any time banking at the post office

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Claims to regain business lost to private courier operators.

Thiruvananthapuram: Letter bombs create panic

Thiruvananthapuram: Letter bombs create panic

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Two letter bombs burst in separate places in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, one of them in a post office while a crude bomb went off in a nearby rural area, hours before President A P J Abdul Kalam's visit to Thiruvananthapuram.

Sonia to release stamp on Murasoli Maran

Sonia to release stamp on Murasoli Maran

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

DMK president M Karunanidhi told reporters that Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee will release a special postal cover on the occasion.

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

A controversy has erupted over the decision to discontinue postage stamps of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi with the government saying only one family can not get this honour, even as the Congress termed the move as "insult to the history" and demanded an apology.

Seen a Star?

Seen a Star?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

If you encounter/meet/see film or television personalities one of these days and photograph them, why don't you mail the pictures to us?

All post offices to start working on new tech by 2015: FM

All post offices to start working on new tech by 2015: FM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The IT modernisation project with this outlay was approved by Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs in November 2012.

Govt nod likely to e-ballot for NRIs

Govt nod likely to e-ballot for NRIs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Days after extending more benefits to Persons of Indian Origin, the government is set to accept the recommendations of a committee which has favoured voting for Non-Resident Indians through electronic means.

M&M to hive off transport, LCV biz

M&M to hive off transport, LCV biz

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

The board of directors of Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday approved the transfer of the transport solutions group and light commercial vehicles businesses to a separate company.

Tamil Nadu MLAs get 90% pay hike

Tamil Nadu MLAs get 90% pay hike

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The salary and allowances of MLAs has been raised from Rs 55,000 to Rs 1.05 lakh a month.

Anywhere banking in post offices soon

Anywhere banking in post offices soon

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

The department of posts on Friday said it was planning to have a wide area network through the central server technology, to be used by the banking segment of the post office.

Anonymous letter threatens to target Modi, Advani, Akhilesh

Anonymous letter threatens to target Modi, Advani, Akhilesh

Rediff.com23 May 2014

The superintendent of Ghaziabad railway station has received an anonymous letter threatening to target political leaders including Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, and attack railway stations and temples.

China's mobile base swells to 334 mn

China's mobile base swells to 334 mn

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

China's information industry boomed in 2004 with the number of mobile phone users reaching 334 million and Internet subscribers touching 95 million, ministry of information industry has said.

INS Godavari, India's first indigenously designed warship, sails into the sunset

INS Godavari, India's first indigenously designed warship, sails into the sunset

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

"INS Godavari is likely to be used as a target to practice missile firing," said a naval official.

Left Front to face BJP challenge as Tripura goes to polls

Left Front to face BJP challenge as Tripura goes to polls

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Counting of votes would be take place on March 3