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Atul Subhash suicide: Estranged wife, in-laws arrested

Atul Subhash suicide: Estranged wife, in-laws arrested

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The Bengaluru police have arrested three people, including the estranged wife of senior tech executive Atul Subhash, who died by suicide recently.

After naked 'Trump', New York awakens to naked 'Hillary'

After naked 'Trump', New York awakens to naked 'Hillary'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The 'art' created by Anthony Scioli depicts Clinton with hooves stomping on deleted emails with what appears to be a Wall Street banker wrapping his arms around her naked body.

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.

The World On Wednesday In Pictures

The World On Wednesday In Pictures

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi arrives to address the United Nations General Assembly.

Sensex rises over 140 points to close at 60,806

Sensex rises over 140 points to close at 60,806

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Rising for the second straight session, equity benchmark Sensex climbed 142 points on Thursday following buying in IT and finance stocks amid a higher opening in European markets. After a see-saw session, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 142.43 points or 0.23 per cent higher at 60,806.22. During the day, the index witnessed a high of 60,863.63 and a low of 60,472.81.

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.

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.

Nifty slides below 17K; Sensex sheds 344 points

Nifty slides below 17K; Sensex sheds 344 points

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

IndusInd Bank was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, shedding nearly 2 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, HDFC twins, SBI, HUL, Tata Motors, Nestle India and Axis Bank. On the other hand, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, Titan and L&T were among the gainers, rising up to 3.03 per cent.

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 fall for 2nd day; Sensex, Nifty down over 1%

Markets fall for 2nd day; Sensex, Nifty down over 1%

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Equity benchmarks continued to remain weak on Monday with the Sensex and Nifty falling over 1 per cent each, dragged down by bank stocks and negative global market trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex, which had started the trade on a weak note, tumbled 872.28 points or 1.46 per cent to settle at 58,773.87. During the day, it slumped 941.04 points or 1.57 per cent to 58,705.11. The broader NSE Nifty declined 267.75 points or 1.51 per cent to finish at 17,490.70.

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% on concerns over Middle East conflict

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% on concerns over Middle East conflict

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

From the Sensex basket, Tata Motors, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Power Grid, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance and Asian Paints were the major laggards.

Infosys, banking stocks boost markets; Sensex rises 685 points

Infosys, banking stocks boost markets; Sensex rises 685 points

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended over 1 per cent higher on Friday, helped by heavy buying in Infosys and banking stocks amid a rally in global stock markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 684.64 points or 1.20 per cent to settle at 57,919.97. During the day, it rallied 1,199.79 points or 2.09 per cent to 58,435.12.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

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.

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.

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.

Reliance drives Sensex by over 200 points

Reliance drives Sensex by over 200 points

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Equity benchmarks ended higher on Friday helped by buying in index major Reliance Industries along with fresh foreign fund inflows. Extending its previous day's rally, the 30-share BSE benchmark climbed 203.01 points or 0.34 per cent to settle at 59,959.85. During the day, it jumped 376.33 points or 0.62 per cent to 60,133.17.

Sensex bleeds in morning trade, down by 869 pts

Sensex bleeds in morning trade, down by 869 pts

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday due to selling in financials, oil and IT stocks amid weak global trends.

'Partition Should Never Have Happened'

'Partition Should Never Have Happened'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'We wouldn't have had to face all this had our national leaders taken care to select a place for Sindhis and sent us there, instead of sending us all over to settle in places where the locals didn't want us.' 'They could have partitioned Sindh and given us a Sindhi state from its two Hindu-majority districts.' 'Wasn't that the logic of Partition?'

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.

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'

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 rally after 3 days; Sensex zoomed 847 points

Markets rally after 3 days; Sensex zoomed 847 points

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Equity benchmarks ended over 1 per cent higher on Monday amid positive trends in global markets and buying in Reliance Industries and IT counters. The 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 846.94 points or 1.41 per cent to settle at 60,747.31. During the day, it jumped 989.04 points or 1.65 per cent to 60,889.41.

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.

It could have been a disaster if ....: Locals on blast near CRPF school

It could have been a disaster if ....: Locals on blast near CRPF school

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Locals said there was a "chemical-like" smell at the site and thick white smoke everywhere as panic gripped the Paschim Vihar area after the blast happened near a CRPF school.

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.

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take place is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', focusing on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution.

Sensex rises 243 points; Nifty ends above 18K

Sensex rises 243 points; Nifty ends above 18K

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Benchmark Sensex pared early losses to close 242 points higher while Nifty settled above the 18,000-mark on Wednesday following gains in IT, oil and select banking stocks amid mixed global trends. Extending gains for a second day, the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 242.83 points or 0.40 per cent to close at 61,275.09 with 20 of its constituents ending in the green. The index opened lower at 60,990.05 but later regained foot to touch a high of 61,352.55 in day trade.

Markets halt 7-day rally; RIL, finance stocks weigh

Markets halt 7-day rally; RIL, finance stocks weigh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Equity benchmarks ended lower on Tuesday, putting a break to their seven-day rally, amid weak Asian market cues and mixed trends from European stocks. The 30-share BSE benchmark failed to hold on the early gains and declined 287.70 points or 0.48 per cent to finish at 59,543.96. During the day, it hit a low of 59,489.02 and a high of 60,081.24.

Martin Scorsese Has An Announcement

Martin Scorsese Has An Announcement

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Martin Scorsese, 'the reigning king of cinema', gets an honorary Golden Bear at the 74th Berlinale.

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.

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.

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.