News for 'Wadia'

As Britannia turns 100, it has a special gift for you

As Britannia turns 100, it has a special gift for you

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Besides launching 50 products with a refreshed logo, Britannia to issue bonus debentures of Rs 720 crore

Airlines send out SOS as loans dry up, fuel prices hit record high

Airlines send out SOS as loans dry up, fuel prices hit record high

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Loans for Indian airlines have dried up as banks have become cautious to lend to the sector.

40 years and now: Britannia has crowned many as 'biscuit king'

40 years and now: Britannia has crowned many as 'biscuit king'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

But their reign has been tumultuous as the company has seen compelling battles for ownership.

Chorus of 'NTPC go back' grows louder in sinking Joshimath

Chorus of 'NTPC go back' grows louder in sinking Joshimath

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

From the numerous small and big shops in the main markets to the residential properties, vehicles, and billboards, posters with the slogan 'NTPC go back' have come up around the town in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district over the past few days.

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assessed the situation in Joshimath and steps taken to ameliorate people's hardship at a meeting attended by Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, R K Singh, Bhupendra Yadav and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and top officials.

Kings XI to acquire St Lucia franchise of CPL

Kings XI to acquire St Lucia franchise of CPL

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

St Lucia Zouks is one of the six teams competing in the CPL. The team is led by former West Indies captain Darren Sammy.

Kings XI Punjab considering shifting its IPL matches out of Maharashtra

Kings XI Punjab considering shifting its IPL matches out of Maharashtra

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia on Monday said that the franchise is 'very seriously considering' shifting its three Indian Premier League matches from drought-hit Maharashtra to some other venue.

Zinta case: Police ask BCCI for spectators' list

Zinta case: Police ask BCCI for spectators' list

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Mumbai Police, probing the case of alleged molestation filed by actress Preity Zinta against her former boyfriend Ness Wadia, has asked the BCCI to provide a list of spectators at Garware Pavilion in Wankhede stadium and details of seating arrangement among others at the time of the incident.

Who is this hottie on Elite's mag cover?

Who is this hottie on Elite's mag cover?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The mag cover has been shot at St Regis Doha and features Malini Agarwal, the founder of Miss Malini.

Molestation case: Mumbai police records Preity's statement

Molestation case: Mumbai police records Preity's statement

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Mumbai Police on Tuesday recorded the statement of Bollywood actress Preity Zinta in connection with the molestation case she has registered against her former boyfriend and industrialist Ness Wadia.

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Many families in the affected area are finding it hard to sever their emotional ties with their homes and move out.

The IPL dilemma amid COVID-19 pandemic: BCCI cancels con call with franchise owners

The IPL dilemma amid COVID-19 pandemic: BCCI cancels con call with franchise owners

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

IPL is staring at a possible cancellation due to the deadly outbreak, which has led to more than 16,000 deaths globally. India, which has reported over 400 cases and nine deaths so far, is in a lockdown till March 31 to contain the pandemic.

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The number of subsidence-affected homes rose to 678 while 27 more families were evacuated to safety, a bulletin from the Disaster Management Authority in Chamoli said, adding so far 82 families have been shifted to safe locations in the town.

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A naturally reclusive nature and a conviction for the work to do the talking meant there was very little known about Mistry even during his time at the helm of Tata Sons. He did not do a single media interview from Bombay House.

Kings XI keep Gayle; CSK retain core squad

Kings XI keep Gayle; CSK retain core squad

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Kings XI Punjab released explosive South Africa batsman David Miller after eight IPL seasons along with Englishman Sam Curran and Australian pacer Andrew Tye.

Preity returns from US, police may record statement on Monday

Preity returns from US, police may record statement on Monday

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who has accused her ex-boyfriend and industrialist Ness Wadia of abuse and molestation, returned to Mumbai today from the United States and police are likely to record her statement in the next two days.

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'The problem is that all this reconstruction work is being monitored by the prime minister himself with inputs being provided directly by the PMO so nobody in the state government dare contradict them even if their suggestions are totally contrary to what the ecology of this region requires.'

Go Airlines to come out with Rs 3600 cr IPO to repay debt

Go Airlines to come out with Rs 3600 cr IPO to repay debt

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Budget carrier Go Airlines, which has rebranded itself as 'Go First', has filed preliminary papers for an initial share sale worth Rs 3,600 crore.

Zee: Whose company is it anyway?

Zee: Whose company is it anyway?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Zee saga will see a long-drawn-out court battle before shareholders get any chance to vote on any proposal by the management or Invesco, says Prosenjit Datta.

Labour pain for pvt domestic airlines as staff threaten mass leave over pay

Labour pain for pvt domestic airlines as staff threaten mass leave over pay

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Failure to reinstate salary even two years after the drastic cuts has landed the airline industry in a massive industrial relation crisis. While employees of Air India had organised a strike back in 2011, it is for the first time that private airlines are facing serious stress related to workers. IndiGo witnessed two of them, back to back. In the first instance, around 50 per cent of the IndiGo flights were delayed as a large number of crew members went on mass sick leave, apparently to participate in a rival airline's walk-in job interview.

U'khand disaster: 'Temporary lake' triggers concern

U'khand disaster: 'Temporary lake' triggers concern

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

At the devastated Tapovan power project site rescuers worked nonstop even as the odds of finding the trapped workers alive seemed slim.

No lead from CCTV cameras at Wankhede in Preity Zinta's case

No lead from CCTV cameras at Wankhede in Preity Zinta's case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The 5 CCTV cameras at Garware Pavilion in Wankhede stadium where actress Preity Zinta was allegedly molested by industrialist Ness Wadia on May 30 have neither captured any argument nor scuffle inside the premises between the estranged couple, police said on Tuesday.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

Maskless indoor interactions pose greatest Covid risk, finds study

Maskless indoor interactions pose greatest Covid risk, finds study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The research, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine on Tuesday, describes how different sized respiratory droplets emitted while speaking have a range of sizes, and can carry different amounts of virus.

Relationship gone sour? How did you cope?

Relationship gone sour? How did you cope?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

As former lovers Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia's relationship hit what seems like an all-time low we are asking you to tell us how you coped with a relationship that went sour!

'Fear continues across Joshimath'

'Fear continues across Joshimath'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'Cracks continue to appear in more and more houses.' 'We believe the government is not going to tell us the truth.'

'No one at work stood up for me when I was abused publicly'

'No one at work stood up for me when I was abused publicly'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who has accused her former boyfriend and businessman Ness Wadia of molestation and abuse, on Saturday said she had to take the "stern step" as the incident took place in front of "way too many people" and hoped the police will do their job "fairly and quickly".

How Eveready is trying to regain its mojo

How Eveready is trying to regain its mojo

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Over the past decade, a change in consumer choice swept through the battery industry - the walkman lost its mojo, smartphones took over cameras and batteries were tucked away in remotes and wall clocks that hardly needed frequent call-ups. The result: Brand Eveready lost mind space. And the company's attempt to stick to the on-ground marketing activities didn't quite help. But Eveready, now at the cusp of change, is putting things right - a new Give Me Red television commercial has been launched after a gap of 7 years featuring an empowered bride ski-diving to her wedding venue. The creative, according to Eveready sources, is in sync with the brand doctrine.

If IPL happens, it will be a truncated one: BCCI chief Ganguly

If IPL happens, it will be a truncated one: BCCI chief Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday made it clear that the 13th edition of IPL will be a truncated one if the coronavirus pandemic subsides but could not commit on the number of matches under the current circumstances. The BCCI on Friday suspended the IPL from March 29 to April 15 due to government-imposed travel restrictions and refusal of three states to host any matches owing to the pandemic that has so far claimed more than 5000 lives and infected close to 1,50,000 people globally.

Jinnah's heir claims Jinnah House

Jinnah's heir claims Jinnah House

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

According to Wadia, the (then) State of Bombay took over the property, because Jinnah's sister Fatima was the trustee of Jinnah's will, and had been declared an evacuee (those who migrated to Pakistan post-partition) in 1949.

India non-fiction fest: Being gay is okay!

India non-fiction fest: Being gay is okay!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

In what was perhaps the most volatile session of the day, the queer panel took questions from audiences on Day Two of the India Non-fiction Festival.

Madhuri, Priyanka, Anushka among Hello's Super Achievers

Madhuri, Priyanka, Anushka among Hello's Super Achievers

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Stars dazzle on the January issue of Hello magazine.

They serenaded the President with carols

They serenaded the President with carols

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Headed by a Parsi, the Mumbai-based Paranjoti Academy Chorus belted out Hindi and Marathi carols for President Pratibha Patil this festive season.

Paramount in talks to buy GoAir: Report

Paramount in talks to buy GoAir: Report

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Chennai-based Paramount Airways is looking to acquire GoAir, the budget carrier promoted by the Wadia Group, in a cash and stock deal, a business news channel reported on Sunday quoting sources close to the development.

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Take a look at top picks of all 10 IPL teams

India Inc plays cupid with Valentine offers

India Inc plays cupid with Valentine offers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Indian companies are gearing up to Valentine's Day with offers and gifts for the customers.

Four witnesses deny argument between Ness and Priety

Four witnesses deny argument between Ness and Priety

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Four more witnesses listed by industrialist Ness Wadia, accused of molesting, abusing Bollywood actress Preity Zinta during an Indian Premiere League match on May 30 at Wankhede Stadium, have testified before the investigators, denying any arguments between the estranged couple, the police said on Thursday.

Will the new engine deal benefit GoAir?

Will the new engine deal benefit GoAir?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

GoAir Managing Director Jeh Wadia is ecstatic. Eight months after ordering 72 Airbus A320 Neos worth over $7 billion (Rs 32,400 crore), he has signed an all-important engine deal for these planes.

Danone to return Tiger brand to Britannia

Danone to return Tiger brand to Britannia

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Dispute over competing investments may carry on.

What you didn't know about Indian trains

What you didn't know about Indian trains

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

'Trains, at one point in time, were not just a mode of transport. They told a story,' says Bibek Debroy.