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Wawrinka downs Berdych to win Rotterdam title

Wawrinka downs Berdych to win Rotterdam title

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Stanislas Wawrinka claimed his first indoor silverware when he beat defending champion Tomas Berdych.

Standard Chartered finds diamonds no longer a bank's best friend

Standard Chartered finds diamonds no longer a bank's best friend

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Standard Chartered said it will stop providing financing to parts of the diamond and jewellery industries as part of a review of its exposure to risky sectors.

Is Zomato's Deepinder Goyal up for a challenge?

Is Zomato's Deepinder Goyal up for a challenge?

Rediff.com12 May 2021

With scrutiny that comes with a public listing, Deepinder Goyal's leadership could face its sternest test yet.

Citigroup sells stake in 17 Sensex cos

Citigroup sells stake in 17 Sensex cos

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Global financial major Citigroup on Wednesday offloaded shares of 22 domestic companies, including 17 Sensex stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, in block deals valued at Rs 231.42 crore (Rs 2.31 billion).

AP governor Tiwari resigns over 'health reasons'

AP governor Tiwari resigns over 'health reasons'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

The Centre has sought a detailed report from the Andhra Pradesh government in the wake of a sting operation purportedly showing state Governor N D Tiwari in a compromising position with three women. Home ministry sources said that state Chief Secretary Ramakant Reddy has been asked to send a detailed report about the allegations made against the governor. The sting operation was telecast on Friday by the ABN Andhra Jyothi channel.

Fact file: Federer and the number one ranking

Fact file: Federer and the number one ranking

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Here are some facts about Federer and his ranking.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

Overseas investors buy the India story again

Overseas investors buy the India story again

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Indian equity is clearly back in favour with overseas investors, and the consensus among investment bankers is that the election results have made all the difference.

Siddharth's inspirational journey continues

Siddharth's inspirational journey continues

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Being disabled does not mean the end of the world. Shobha Warrier narrates G J Siddharth's inspiring story.

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

On Saturday, Ghosh took to Twitter and wrote that the Gangs of Wasseypur director was sexually inappropriate towards her. The 30-year-old actor tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in her tweet, requesting him to take action against Kashyap.

Ethical hackers plug into demand from India Inc

Ethical hackers plug into demand from India Inc

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Raman's hacking expertise is much in demand -- and not from criminal elements. Indian firms and multinationals like ABN Amro Bank, Aditya Birla Group, Bank of Maharashtra, Bombay Dyeing, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Indiabulls, Centurion BOP, Citibank, India Infoline, Ispat Industries and Kotak Group proactively seek his services. Raman's hacking expertise is much in demand -- and not from criminal elements.

Sex queries: 'What's the normal duration of sex?'

Sex queries: 'What's the normal duration of sex?'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Andrologist and microsurgeon Dr Sudhakar Krishnamurti responds to rediff readers' sexual queries.

Reader responses: Getting out of credit card debt

Reader responses: Getting out of credit card debt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

We asked readers to send their useful ideas and advice on how one can get out of credit card debt. Here are the first four useful suggestions and tips.

Global inflation rise: Good for gold

Global inflation rise: Good for gold

Rediff.com31 May 2008

There are two important points about the price correction in gold. The first one is the anti-correlation with the U.S. dollar; certainly that put pressure on gold. The second one, which may be even more important, is that people really seem to believe that the financial system is safe again.

RBS to retain 8,000 employees in India

RBS to retain 8,000 employees in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

At present, the bank has around 10,000 employees in India, with 7,500 in Aces, its business process outsourcing unit and product development centre, while another 500 are in the non-retail banking units, who would be retained. This is part of its strategy to focus on key markets after the sale of its retail and SME banking business. The unit had contributed around 30 per cent of RBS's revenue from its India and Asia-Pacific operations.

RBS puts India retail business on sale

RBS puts India retail business on sale

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) on Thursday said that it will sell its retail and commercial banking business along with a part of its global banking and markets (GBM) division in India as part of the global restructuring exercise aimed at focusing on core markets such as the United Kingdom, the United States and Ireland.

Now, a mutual fund with a conscience

Now, a mutual fund with a conscience

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Those wanting to be conscious of their environment now have an investment option to consider. Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) has come to India via ABN AMRO Mutual Fund.

Inflation likely to touch 13-14% by October

Inflation likely to touch 13-14% by October

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

ABN Amro Bank's India chief Meera Sanyal also said she expected inflation to reduce after October. Sanyal also said there has been a slight increase in increase in delinquencies in the credit card and personal loan portfolios of banks and attributed it to higher interest rates.

Emerging markets still a big draw

Emerging markets still a big draw

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Three such funds have been launched recently, more are in the pipeline.

India likely to be among top 20 global FDI sources by 2021

India likely to be among top 20 global FDI sources by 2021

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

While the UN report said that FDI inflows rose 6 per cent in 2018 to $ 42 billion, the government's own data for the entire FY19 period has shown that inbound equity investments declined for the first time in six years in FY19.

Murray beaten by Simon in Rotterdam

Murray beaten by Simon in Rotterdam

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Top seed Andy Murray slumped out of the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament on Friday after being outplayed 6-4, 6-2 in the quarter-finals by Frenchman Gilles Simon.

RBI may hike CRR

RBI may hike CRR

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Though interest rates have peaked, a hike in cash reserve ratio by the Reserve Bank of India cannot be ruled out in the first quarterly review of monetary policy later this month, a top official of a foreign bank said on Monday.

Unitech arm raises Rs 4,137 cr

Unitech arm raises Rs 4,137 cr

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

The world's leading funds and financial institutions have invested in Unitech Corporate Parks Plc, the company that the Unitech Group floated last week at the London Alternative Investment Market.

More bang for your buck

More bang for your buck

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Spend more and earn more seems to be the mantra for credit card companies.

TCS buys out Brazil partner's stake

TCS buys out Brazil partner's stake

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Tata Consultancy Services has acquired the remaining 49 per cent stake in its Brazilian joint venture for $33.4 million, giving the company 100 per cent ownership.

India's manufacturing sector slows down

India's manufacturing sector slows down

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

However, despite a further drop in the growth rate, production levels in the Indian manufacturing sector recorded a robust increase, as firms reported expanding output in response to favourable market conditions.

Funds set to expand KYC umbrella

Funds set to expand KYC umbrella

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Mutual fund houses are all set to expand the Know Your Client norm umbrella by introducing newer requirements like asking their high net worth investors to provide details of their big investments made in the past.

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Naomi Osaka, winner of the past two Grand Slam tournaments, has parted ways with her coach Sascha Bajin.

Credit cards: 'A beautiful tool to manage cash'

Credit cards: 'A beautiful tool to manage cash'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

In this reader-driven feature, Get Ahead readers give their take on the credit vs debit card debate.

A-I raises Rs 2,250 cr to acquire 68 Boeings

A-I raises Rs 2,250 cr to acquire 68 Boeings

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

National flag carrier Air India has raised $500 million (nearly Rs 2,250 crore) from ABN AMRO-led banking consortium to make pre-delivery payment to US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company.

Telesales calls: 'They should be made fun of'

Telesales calls: 'They should be made fun of'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

We invited readers to share ways of dealing with telesales calls -- here's a few funny responses!

Watch out! TCS is on prowl

Watch out! TCS is on prowl

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

Foreign banks want to be heard

Foreign banks want to be heard

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

India CEOs of 12 banks form pressure group within IBA.

Who calculates a mutual fund's NAV?

Who calculates a mutual fund's NAV?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Paes-Damm rally to enter semis

Paes-Damm rally to enter semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

The US Open champions will face either top-seeds Bob and Mike Bryan or the Indo-Czech pair of Bhupathi and Nenad Zimonjic in the semi-finals in Rotterdam.

Paes-Damm advance in Rotterdam

Paes-Damm advance in Rotterdam

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

The fourth seeds beat Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Flavio Cipolla 6-4, 6-1 in the first round.

Fund managers line up ELSS schemes

Fund managers line up ELSS schemes

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Soon after the finance ministry cleared the haze on tax treatment of equity linked savings scheme, fund managers are lining up such policies to tap investors eager to participate in the stock market boom and simultaneously save tax. \n

No conflict between Balco & Mott, says govt

No conflict between Balco & Mott, says govt

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The government said on Monday there was no conflict of interest between Sterlite Group and Dalal Mott MacDonald, which was engaged by SBI Caps for valuation of residual stake in Balco.