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Gupta surrendered on Diwali, thinking 'Gods will protect him'

Gupta surrendered on Diwali, thinking 'Gods will protect him'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Julka recalls that after the May conviction of Gupta's billionaire friend hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam, Gupta seemed worried and nervous about his own future.

Markets fall for 2nd day amid weak global trends

Markets fall for 2nd day amid weak global trends

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Benchmark indices finished on a weak note on Thursday, extending their previous day's decline amid a negative trend in global equity markets after the US Fed hiked interest rates by 75 basis points. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 69.68 points or 0.11 per cent to settle at 60,836.41. During the day, it tanked 420.95 points or 0.69 per cent to 60,485.14.

Sensex rallies 515 pts to reclaim 59,000-mark; IT, finance stocks shine

Sensex rallies 515 pts to reclaim 59,000-mark; IT, finance stocks shine

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 515 points on Thursday to reclaim the 59,000-level, propelled by heavy buying in IT, banking and financial stocks amid sustained foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE index ended 515.31 points or 0.88 per cent higher at 59,332.60. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty gained 124.25 points or 124.25 per cent to close at 17,659.

Facebook executive alleges threat to life amid row over report

Facebook executive alleges threat to life amid row over report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Das filed the complaint on Sunday and alleged that several people were issuing "threats, making sexually coloured remarks and defaming her" through online posts.

City of 100,000 weddings: Delhi gears up for the shaadi season!

City of 100,000 weddings: Delhi gears up for the shaadi season!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

According to a Wall Street Journal report, on the night of November 27 at least 60,000 couples will be tying the knot in the romantic Delhi winter. As the long season of weddings gets underway, we find out just what this nuptial boom spells out for those in the business of marriage and others who're getting married.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

Wikileaks: Mohammed killed Pearl despite warnings

Wikileaks: Mohammed killed Pearl despite warnings

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, was warned by a senior Al-Qaeda military commander not to kill Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002 and that he should be "freed" but the American was killed anyway, according to leaked WikiLeaks documents.

Rahul Gandhi gets new passport, to travel to US on Monday

Rahul Gandhi gets new passport, to travel to US on Monday

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as an MP following his conviction and two-year sentence by a Gujarat court in a defamation case over his Modi surname remark.

Indian American bags Daniel Pearl internship

Indian American bags Daniel Pearl internship

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Banerjee, the editor-in-chief of The Stanford Daily newspaper, is working toward a bachelor's degree in Management science and engineering with a concentration in technology and policy, which he expects to complete in 2011.

Markets succumb to fag-end sell-off; Sensex drops 49 pts

Markets succumb to fag-end sell-off; Sensex drops 49 pts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

A fag-end sell-off dragged down benchmark indices in a choppy session on Friday, with the Sensex settling 49 points lower. The 30-share BSE Sensex, which traded in the green for most part of the day, came under selling pressure towards the end to close 48.88 points or 0.09 per cent lower at 55,769.23. During the day, it hit a high of 56,432.65 and a low of 55,719.36.

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

"The intelligence community and the rest of the government are still looking at this. There's not been a definitive conclusion, so it's difficult for me to say, nor should I feel like I should have to defend press reporting about a possible preliminary indication here," National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby told reporters at a daily White House news conference.

Capital IQ to buy TheMarkets.com for $300 mn

Capital IQ to buy TheMarkets.com for $300 mn

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Market data service provider Capital IQ is buying smaller rival TheMarkets.com for $300 million, says a media report.

Oh, Kolkata!

Oh, Kolkata!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

5 Must Do Things in Kolkata.

Extraordinary Indian: The Teacher Of The Street

Extraordinary Indian: The Teacher Of The Street

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Undeterred by the pandemic, Deep Narayan Nayak, a school teacher in a village in Bengal, changes countless lives for the better. Payal Singh Mohanka reports on this Extraordinary Indian.

Shareholders ask Goldman to cut bonus for execs

Shareholders ask Goldman to cut bonus for execs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Financial service provider Goldman Sachs Group Inc's shareholders have asked the company to cut the size of bonuses to be paid to executives and reward them instead, a media report says.

From 'greed is good' to finance for global good

From 'greed is good' to finance for global good

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

The Transforming Finance initiative seeks to address these problems by including all stakeholders in a process of democratizing finance through a deep re-structuring of its mechanisms.

Stree 2 Promises More Chills

Stree 2 Promises More Chills

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

It looks like Stree 2 has been granted a bigger budget for VFX and sound, bringing with it a promise of more chills, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Special: Simplifying a complex financial saga

Special: Simplifying a complex financial saga

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Inside story of how Wall Street and Washington fought to save the financial system and themselves.

Sensex rises 322 pts to close above 60,000 mark

Sensex rises 322 pts to close above 60,000 mark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by about 322 points to close above the 60,000 level on Monday tracking gains in banking, IT and energy stocks amid positive global equities. The 30-share barometer closed higher by 321.99 pts or 0.54 per cent at a three-week high of 60,115.13, as 21 of the index constituents closed in the green. After a strong opening, the index touched a day's high of 60,284.55 and a low of 59,912.29.

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Five people died in rain-related incidents in Delhi Friday as Monsoon arrived with a fury early in the morning, lashing the city with its highest rainfall in a single day of June in 88 years which brought it to a standstill with streets flooded, traffic in chaos and some commuters stranded on roads.

Facebook smashes analyst targets but executive comments spook Street

Facebook smashes analyst targets but executive comments spook Street

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Shares of the world's No. 1 online social network soared as much as 15 per cent in extended trading before suddenly falling to $47.40, down 3 per cent from its $49.10 close.

US set to bail out auto majors

US set to bail out auto majors

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

American auto industry's Big Three appear close to securing a bailout, with Wall Street Journal reporting that the White House and top Democrats have agreed in-principle for a $15 billion rescue plan -- less than half the amount sought by GM, Ford and Chrysler.

Merrill, Morgan bosses to forego bonuses

Merrill, Morgan bosses to forego bonuses

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

The top executives of American entities Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley will forego their yearly bonuses amid the Wall Street executives coming under fire for the ongoing financial turmoil, say media reports.

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'The primary set took over three months to build with 14,000-15,000 workers employed at a time.'

'We ensured that Mallikajaan's Shahi Mahal lived up to its name.' 'One zardosi panel cost around Rs 4 lakh; the one with the kalpavriksh was around Rs 5 lakh.'

Why Leonardo Is In A Killer Mood

Why Leonardo Is In A Killer Mood

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Martin Scorsese returns with his two favourite actors Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio in his compelling new drama, Killers Of The Flower Moon.

Anil Ambani firm eyes M&As in US, Europe

Anil Ambani firm eyes M&As in US, Europe

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Forex and money transfer firm Wall Street Finance, which has an Anil Ambani group firm as its top shareholder, today said it is looking for acquisitions in the US, the UK and European Union to expand its overseas presence.

Top Goldman executives to forgo bonuses

Top Goldman executives to forgo bonuses

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

The Wall Street Journal said the move, which is being closely watched, may be followed by other players at Wall Street. After months of internal debate at Goldman, the paper said the seven top executives at the firm, including chief executive officer Lloyd Blankfein, asked the board's compensation committee to grant them no bonuses.

Markets settle marginally higher on fag-end buying

Markets settle marginally higher on fag-end buying

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex gained 37 points on Thursday, tracking gains in index majors Kotak Bank, L&T and Bharti Airtel amid a largely negative trend in global markets. After a largely choppy session, the 30-share BSE index ended 37.87 points or 0.06 per cent higher at 60,298 after starting the trade on a weak note. During the day, it hit a high of 60,341.41 and a low of 59,946.44.

Infy, TCS, Wipro most admired cos: <I>WSJ</I>

Infy, TCS, Wipro most admired cos: WSJ

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

For innovation, Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank are followed by Infosys, TCS and HCL Technologies in the top five. These are followed by Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications, Wipro, Satyam, M&M and Hindustan Lever (now known as Hindustan Unilever in the order of their rankings.

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cyclone ravaged adjacent coasts of the state and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country, after its landfall process began at 8.30 pm on Sunday.

Investors wealth climbs over Rs 2.27 lakh cr on market rally

Investors wealth climbs over Rs 2.27 lakh cr on market rally

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Investors became richer by over Rs 2.27 lakh crore on Monday as equities rebounded, with the BSE Sensex rallying over 1 per cent amid continuous foreign fund inflows and upbeat global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 709.96 points or 1.16 per cent to settle at 61,764.25. During the day, it zoomed 799.9 points or 1.31 per cent to 61,854.19. Following the rally, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms jumped by Rs 2,27,794.46 crore to Rs 2,76,06,443.06 crore.

Dow board approves Murdoch's $5-billion deal

Dow board approves Murdoch's $5-billion deal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The backing of the 16-member board on Tuesday sends the offer to the Bancroft family, which controls the majority voting shares of the company, for a final vote.

Sensex, Nifty end lower; banking shares play spoilsport

Sensex, Nifty end lower; banking shares play spoilsport

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The Sensex pull-back was mainly staged by constant selloffs in banking shares, led by ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank. Of the Sensex constituents, 19 shares suffered losses.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

Want to be a millionaire? Start investing early

Want to be a millionaire? Start investing early

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The power of compounding is a mindboggling thing.

Lessons in do-it-yourself investing

Lessons in do-it-yourself investing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Being a do-it-yourself investor means taking full responsibility for creating a portfolio of high-performance, low-cost mutual funds that you'll be able to hold on to for the long term.

Bush increasingly unpopular due to Iraq: Poll

Bush increasingly unpopular due to Iraq: Poll

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

The latest Wall Street Journal/NBC poll shows that 40-51 per cent feel that 'removing Saddam Hussein from power wasn't worth it'.

Sensex climbs over 379 points; Nifty above 17,800

Sensex climbs over 379 points; Nifty above 17,800

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by over 379 points on Tuesday as gains in oil & gas, banking and auto shares helped the barometer continue winning run for the third straight session. The 30-share BSE benchmark index advanced 379.43 points or 0.64 per cent to settle at 59,842.21. During the day, it jumped 460.25 points or 0.77 per cent to 59,923.03. The broader NSE Nifty climbed 127.10 points or 0.72 per cent to 17,825.25 as 42 of its constituents advanced.