News for 'Vi'

Tatas face bidding battle in Vietnam

Tatas face bidding battle in Vietnam

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

This is for the second time that Tata Steel is getting into a take-over battle. It acquired the Anglo-Dutch steel company Corus Group after beating rival suitor, CSN of Brazil, through auction.

Dawood aide arrested, claims don is in Karachi

Dawood aide arrested, claims don is in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

A Dawood Ibrahim aide, who is a key accused in the 1993 serial blasts and absconding for the past 15 years, was on Thursday arrested from neighbouring Thane and he claimed that the underwold don continued to live in Karachi.

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The foreign minister said he has other engagements in Bangladesh while the home minister cancelled the visit due to ongoing protests against CAB.

Saina gets her passport renewed

Saina gets her passport renewed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Saina Nehwal finally got her passport renewed after much dilly-dallying by the authorities, clearing her way to participate in the World Super Series Masters Badminton final in Malaysia from December 18. Saina had qualified for the Yonex Sunrise World super Series Masters finals starting on Thursday after two of the Chinese shuttlers pulled out of the event, making way for the Hyderabadi girl to participate in the prestigious event.

MBA students kidnap boy to recoup losses

MBA students kidnap boy to recoup losses

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

24-year-old Rohit Chopra and Piyush Jain, the MBA students, and 21-year-oldBharat Jham, the victim's cousin, allegedly hired three criminals and kidnapped the boy, the official said.

Spotted: Dhoni, Sachin and Yuvraj

Spotted: Dhoni, Sachin and Yuvraj

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Reader Himanshu Gupta sent us these pictures from Adelaide.

Obama pleads with UK to 'stick together' with rest of EU

Obama pleads with UK to 'stick together' with rest of EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

"As citizens of the United Kingdom take stock of their relationship with the EU, you should be proud that the EU has helped spread British values and practices - democracy, the rule of law, open markets - across the continent and to its periphery," he wrote.

Palin not qualified for VP, says US poll

Palin not qualified for VP, says US poll

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

A growing number of voters have concluded that Senator John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin is not qualified to be vice president, weighing down the Republican ticket to the White House in the last days of the campaign, a new poll shows.

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The telecom companies are our lifeline now, despite having nearly collapsed under debt because of ill-advised policies.' 'Perhaps our obvious dependence on telecom services will spark well-conceived policies for this sector,' says Shyam Ponappa.

Bollywood's most interesting bloggers

Bollywood's most interesting bloggers

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

There indeed exists a tribe of filmi bloggers from our very nation who use the medium wonderfully well, provide insight and perspective and humour, and deserve to be celebrated. These are the folks making sure the sky isn't falling on our heads just yet.

Row over Priyanka's friend getting quarters

Row over Priyanka's friend getting quarters

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

A row has erupted over the allotment of senior professors' quarters to a friend of Priyanka Vadra in Jawaharlal Nehru University with allegations that it was alotted out of turn, a charge denied by Vice-Chancellor B B Bhattacharya.

Super-flat MCG wicket awaits India

Super-flat MCG wicket awaits India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

The wicket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is like a subcontinent track. Batsmen struggled while playing on it this week in the Pura Cup clash between Victoria and New South Wales.

PHOTOS: Meet the world's other popular royal families

PHOTOS: Meet the world's other popular royal families

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Here's a list of the most famous royals families from around the world.

Pakistan test-fires N-capable Shaheen-II missile

Pakistan test-fires N-capable Shaheen-II missile

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Pakistan on Monday test-fired the Shaheen-II long-range ballistic missile for the second time in three days, which can carry nuclear and conventional warheads and hit targets within India. The Shaheen-II or Hatf-VI surface-to-surface ballistic missile, which has a range of 2,000 km, was launched for the first time during a field training exercise by the army's Strategic Forces Command, the military said in a statement.

Price rise: Who is to be blamed?

Price rise: Who is to be blamed?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Inflation has surged to over three-year high of 7.41 per cent due to rising prices of fruits and vegetables, pulses, cereals and manufactured items.

Volkswagen's perfect shot with Golf GTI!

Volkswagen's perfect shot with Golf GTI!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Volkswagen India has shown some interest in getting the Golf to India as well, albeit as a premium hatch. The time to start saving for that GTI begins now!

IndianOil in pact with Sinopec

IndianOil in pact with Sinopec

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

Taking Indo-Chinese co-operation in the oil sector a step forward, the country's biggest oil refiner and retailer, Indian Oil Corporation, has signed a memorandum of understanding with integrated Chinese national oil company Sinopec.

Music review: Kuselan

Music review: Kuselan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Tuned by G V Prakash Kumar, with the lyrics penned by Vaali, Pa Vijay and others, it is interesting to see if Kuselan touts an aural fare on par with the rest of the movie's stature.

Lalu gets a reality check on Railways

Lalu gets a reality check on Railways

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

"Laluji railway par dhyan dijiye. Filmo mein sirf bandar naachte hai, politician nahi. Aap rajniti pe dhyan dijiye," a reader comments tersely, asking the minister to focus on politics and not to entertain the thought of acting in films.

IBM expands India biz centre for Second Life

IBM expands India biz centre for Second Life

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The business centre is adding staff in India, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea, with dedicated pavilions for China and Japan. this has been made possible through addition of a new island in the virtual world, a statement from the IT major said on Monday.

Want to save your business? Read this!

Want to save your business? Read this!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

With the latest surge in e-governance and increasing transactions over the internet, cyber security audit firms are the next big trend in the offing.

Jobs: ITES/BPO sectors need fresh graduates

Jobs: ITES/BPO sectors need fresh graduates

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

They remain a popular choice for the young generation and offer numerous job opportunities for graduates from various backgrounds.

National level science talent search exam

National level science talent search exam

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

National level science talent search examination -- 2008

Militants threaten to blow up Delhi Akshardham

Militants threaten to blow up Delhi Akshardham

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Security at the Akshardham temple in New Delhi was beefed up on Friday after the police received intelligence inputs that Kashmiri militants planned to blow it up. Following the input, the police have deployed more personnel at the temple on the banks of Yamuna in east Delhi, visited by thousands of people every day.

12-yr-old boy jumps to death after scolding, teacher held

12-yr-old boy jumps to death after scolding, teacher held

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

A 12-year-old student of a private school in Navi Mumbai allegedly committed suicide by jumping from his fourth-floor classroom after being scolded by his science teacher, police said on Wednesday.

Ethiopia offers visa on arrival for Indians

Ethiopia offers visa on arrival for Indians

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The decision to extend visa on arrival facility to Indians was taken during discussions between visiting External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and his Ethiopian counterpart Seyoum Mesfin in the picturesque capital city of Addis Ababa.

Text of the IPS Association's letter to the PM

Text of the IPS Association's letter to the PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

The Indian Police Service Association in Jharkhand wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to bring to his notice 'injustice' towards the IPS in the recommendations of the sixth Pay Commission. They feel the commission has not only maintained, but increased the IAS' 'edge' over the IPS.

Delhi to decide if I'm their son or terrorist: Kejriwal

Delhi to decide if I'm their son or terrorist: Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

AAP demanded that BJP leaders Parvesh Verma and Manoj Tiwari be barred from campaigning for their remarks against the Delhi CM. The EC later issued a notice to Verma for calling Kejriwal a 'terrorist'.

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

NTPC drafts overseas strategy

NTPC drafts overseas strategy

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Motown hits speed breaker in May

Motown hits speed breaker in May

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Vehicle sales across categories registered a decline of 8.62 per cent to 20,86,358 units from 22,83,262 units in May 2018.

Opportunities for graduates in insurance sector

Opportunities for graduates in insurance sector

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Jobs in insurance involve helping people and businesses manage risk, to protect themselves from disaster and losses and to anticipate potential risk problems.

Students Islamic body condemns sex education

Students Islamic body condemns sex education

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

The sex education syllabus, prepared by UNICEF and other UN entities, has been designed keeping in mind the needs and conditions of Western society that is completely inappropriate in Indian scenario.

Hot jobs in retail for fresh graduates

Hot jobs in retail for fresh graduates

Rediff.com22 Mar 2007

We give you the lowdown on some of the hot industries and job profiles for fresh graduates today, starting with the retail sector.

Graduates, spruce up your skills

Graduates, spruce up your skills

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

As graduates complain about a lack of jobs, companies across India see a lack of skilled applicants.

Jobs: 'It's boom time for graduates'

Jobs: 'It's boom time for graduates'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Can you survive in the job market only with a graduation degree? A reality check.

Nalluri returns to Hollywood

Nalluri returns to Hollywood

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

British director Bharat Nalluri is creating waves with an Emmy nomination for his television film, Tsunami, the Aftermath.

Admissions open at Scindia School-Gwalior

Admissions open at Scindia School-Gwalior

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The Scindia School, Gwalior, invites applications for its entrance examination test for Classes VI, VII and VIII for the academic year 2007-2008.

Time not ripe for demilitarisation in J&K: Azad

Time not ripe for demilitarisation in J&K: Azad

Rediff.com4 Mar 2007

Addressing a public meeting at Uri, about 100 km from Srinagar in north Kashmir on Saturday, Azad said once peace was visible on the ground in the state, withdrawal of troops will automatically follow.