News for 'Vedanta'

What is the right way to do pranayama?

What is the right way to do pranayama?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, takes you through a quiz to help you learn about the marvellous aspects of this limb of yoga.

Nalco eyes Afghanistan's mining sector

Nalco eyes Afghanistan's mining sector

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

State-owned aluminium maker Nalco may show interest in developing mines in Afghanistan, which is expected to invite global bids soon for exploration of mineral deposits estimated to be worth $1 trillion.

Are your everyday habits harming your health?

Are your everyday habits harming your health?

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Take this quiz to find out.

Posco failure: BJP blames Orissa govt

Posco failure: BJP blames Orissa govt

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday held the Orissa government responsible for the non-implementation of the Rs 51,000 crore (Rs 510 billion) Posco steel plant project.

Taxation, operational issues clog mining sector

Taxation, operational issues clog mining sector

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Ban fiats, freezes and new levies are ensuring a drying up of operations and new investments, complain companies.

Health Quiz: Are you eating pretty?

Health Quiz: Are you eating pretty?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Here's a fun way to find out how healthy is your skin

It's poor farmers vs Gujarat government and Nirma!

It's poor farmers vs Gujarat government and Nirma!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The story of land allotment in Mahuva in Saurashtra, Gujarat, is sensational even in this season of scams because here the government allotted its land to a private party, Nirma, and the place allotted was actually a reservoir!

Tuticorin firing: CBI books TN police, officials for dacoity, robbery

Tuticorin firing: CBI books TN police, officials for dacoity, robbery

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The case has been registered against unidentified officials of police and revenue department on the basis of a complaint from K Arjunan, district secretary, Communist Party of India-Marxist.

Deals that will define India's oil sector

Deals that will define India's oil sector

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

No period in the recent history of Indian oil and gas sector will perhaps leave its long- lasting imprint than 2010 that saw the unfolding of two events that could shape the future of this fast growing sphere.

Orissa: A jinxed state for mega projects?

Orissa: A jinxed state for mega projects?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

It is raining mega investment in Orissa, but none of the big ticket projects have made any headway.

Sensex, Nifty end flat ahead of F&O expiry

Sensex, Nifty end flat ahead of F&O expiry

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Sectorally, metal and banking stocks rallied the most, while FMCG and realty stocks came under selling pressure.

'Rahul Gandhi's heart is in the right place'

'Rahul Gandhi's heart is in the right place'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Sam Pitroda says Rahul Gandhi's support for the tribals is correct and while he backs development he says it must be done by preserving the rights and culture of the tribals.

Cairn returns to oil explorer genes

Cairn returns to oil explorer genes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Cairn Energy is back to its original image of an explorer, with its prime producing properties in India now going into the Vedanta group kitty.

Quiz: Is kajal good for your eyes?

Quiz: Is kajal good for your eyes?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Do you know why men in Rajathan apply kajal in their eyes? Is it a fashion statement or some scientific reason behind it?

RIL may have to pay up to 30% tax on BP deal

RIL may have to pay up to 30% tax on BP deal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

There will be capital gains tax of 20 per cent with indexation.

The healing power of flowers

The healing power of flowers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Can flowers heal you? Take this quiz and find out

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 217 points to end at 25,736.

Ambani gained Rs 22,000 cr in Friday's Sensex rally

Ambani gained Rs 22,000 cr in Friday's Sensex rally

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

In Friday's market rally post the corporate tax cut, the country's top business promoters recouped more than two-thirds of the losses that they suffered in the post-Budget sell-off in equity markets.

Vednata would invest $2 billion less in India

Vednata would invest $2 billion less in India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Mining major Vedanta Resources on Thursday said its investment in India would come down by up to $2 billion (nearly Rs 9,000 crore) in the next two years as expansion plans are put on hold after the group has been denied permission to mine bauxite in Orissa's Niyamgiri hills.

Want flat, toned abs? Try these yoga poses!

Want flat, toned abs? Try these yoga poses!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five yogic practices that give you a flat stomach.

Investor wealth dips over Rs 1 lakh cr in stock market slump

Investor wealth dips over Rs 1 lakh cr in stock market slump

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

At the BSE, 1,791 stocks declined, while 948 advanced, 110 stocks remained unchanged.

Manufacturing sector hits a virtual standstill

Manufacturing sector hits a virtual standstill

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Factories are shutting down owing to a shortage of labour and raw materials, and a lack of logistical support amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic.

Beat obesity with medicine ball yoga

Beat obesity with medicine ball yoga

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Adding the medicine ball to your mat work has several advantages. It packs in more challenge, thus elevating your muscle stamina, creating a cardio workout even in static poses by challenging all muscle groups. Find out more

SC refuses to stay Sesa Goa open offer for Cairn

SC refuses to stay Sesa Goa open offer for Cairn

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to restrain Vedanta Resources' subsidiary Sesa Goa from launching an open offer to buy 20 per cent stake in Cairn India.

Indian firms back on the prowl

Indian firms back on the prowl

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Aluminum major Vedanta's $1.34-billion acquisition of the zinc assets of Anglo American, which will be funded through Hindustan Zinc, is the latest manifestation of the restored growth appetite of Indian companies.

Stake sale: Cairn chief meets Deora

Stake sale: Cairn chief meets Deora

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

A day after agreeing to sell majority stake in its India subsidiary for $8.48 billion, UK's Cairn Energy Plc top management on Tuesday met Oil Minister Murli Deora and other key officials to clear any regulatory roadblocks to the deal with Vedanta Resources.

Cairn Energy unlikely to exit Indian arm

Cairn Energy unlikely to exit Indian arm

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Cairn India on Friday said its UK-based parent Cairn Energy Plc is unlikely to exit completely from the company.

5 common yoga mistakes you must avoid

5 common yoga mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Five mistakes you want to watch out against, while on the mat, advises Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the international Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center.

Lakshmi Mittal richest Asian in UK

Lakshmi Mittal richest Asian in UK

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

According to the Asian Rich List 2010, brought out by Eastern Eye, a publication of the Asian Media & Marketing Group, 59-year-old Mittal is followed by the Hinduja brothers -- Srichand and Gopichand -- with estimated wealth of 8 billion pounds, Anil Agarwal of mining group Vedanta Resources with 4 billion pounds, Sir Anwar Pervez of Bestways with 715 million pounds and industrialist Swraj Paul of Caparo with 510 million pounds.

Markets tumble on Fed comments; Bihar exit polls eyed

Markets tumble on Fed comments; Bihar exit polls eyed

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Markets end in red; bluechips struggle to keep pace.

Sterlite Copper's closure: Livelihood of around 400,000 people at stake

Sterlite Copper's closure: Livelihood of around 400,000 people at stake

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Closure has meant loss of Rs 2,000 crore to the public exchequer; around three per cent of Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product is from the facility

First look: Yoga in the workplace

First look: Yoga in the workplace

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Yoga acharya Shameem Akthar has launched Yoga in the Workplace, a book that presents easy yoga poses that can be practiced at the office.

SFIO probes Sesa Goa for financial fraud

SFIO probes Sesa Goa for financial fraud

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

"The scope of SFIO investigation include looking into the state of affairs of the company and its subsidiary Sesa Industries Ltd, in respect of mismanagement, malpractices, financial and other irregularities."

Cairn Energy finds oil off Greenland coast

Cairn Energy finds oil off Greenland coast

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Edinburgh-based Cairn said its Alpha-1S1 well in the sea between Greenland and Canada found oil over a 400 meter section and encountered gas reserves, the company said.

Have you seen India's Pandora? NGO asks Cameron

Have you seen India's Pandora? NGO asks Cameron

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Survival International, a London-based NGO, has appealed to the director of the Hollywood blockbuster Avatar, James Cameron, to lend his support in fighting against London-listed mining and metals major Vedanta Resources from setting up its aluminium plant in Orissa.

M&A activity slows down in Aug to $4.2 billion

M&A activity slows down in Aug to $4.2 billion

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

India Inc's merger and acquisition activity seems to be fading as the month of August was the leanest since September 2009 with total deal volume of $4.2 billion.

Sesa Goa to raise up to Rs 6,000 crore

Sesa Goa to raise up to Rs 6,000 crore

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Iron ore exporter Sesa Goa said on Friday it would raise Rs 6,000 crore by issuing various securities in domestic and overseas markets for funding its business plans.

Sensex logs 1st fall in seven days; pharma, financials play spoilsport

Sensex logs 1st fall in seven days; pharma, financials play spoilsport

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Pharma major Sun Pharma remained the worst loser in the Sensex pack for the second day in a row after reports that regulator Sebi may reopen the insider trading case against the company.

31 die in accident at Balco's new plant at Korba

31 die in accident at Balco's new plant at Korba

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

At least 31 people were crushed to death when an under-construction chimney at a new power plant being constructed at Bharat Aluminium Company (Balco) in Korba, 230 km from Raipur, collapsed on Wednesday afternoon. Another 40 people are feared trapped in the debris.

Tone legs, improve stamina with yoga band

Tone legs, improve stamina with yoga band

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Find out how you can make the best of a yoga band. Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, will lead you through five poses that may done using a yoga band.