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Lessons from the Fortis/Raymond family feuds

Lessons from the Fortis/Raymond family feuds

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'Nothing in this world is permanent. So also in business.' 'And more so in family businesses where family issues often influence business decisions,' point out S Subramanian and Nupur Pavan Bang.

Samsung draws battle lines to counter Xiaomi

Samsung draws battle lines to counter Xiaomi

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Samsung is lining up new products, increasing focus on e-commerce channels and tightening its grip over retail outlets.

ISRO to launch record 103 satellites simultaneously in February

ISRO to launch record 103 satellites simultaneously in February

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The launch will be a major feat in country's space history as no exercise on this scale has been attempted before.

Buying life insurance? Please read this

Buying life insurance? Please read this

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Agents often influence customers into buying new products every year instead of continuing with their existing policies

Kal Penn to help Obama connect with Asian American

Kal Penn to help Obama connect with Asian American

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Kal Penn was one of the leading Indian Americans to have campaigned aggressively for Barack Obama during presidential election. Highly popular among the younger Indian Americans, Kal was highly instrumental in getting their support for Obama.

Obama ends Pak veto over India in Afghanistan

Obama ends Pak veto over India in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

United States President Barack Obama has ended years of 'veto power' wielded by Pakistan in Afghanistan over India's active involvement in the country post-Taliban, a US expert on South Asia has said. Because of Pakistan's stiff resistance and opposition to involve India in any way in Afghanistan that the Bush administration was literally prevented to take any move to include New Delhi as part of its regional strategy on Afghanistan, said Deepa Ollapally.

Gold import dips by 11.5 tonnes

Gold import dips by 11.5 tonnes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

The decline is mainly due to the record high prices that dampened consumer demand, Bombay Bullion Association director Suresh Hundia said, adding volume of shipment also declined in October as the festival demand is no longer there.

Love thrillers? Watch Anu

Love thrillers? Watch Anu

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Anu can be enjoyed by the audience, who love thrillers. For Pooja Gandhi, this is certainly a big break. It is time that she chooses films where she can further demonstrate her talent.

What exactly is Kal Penn doing at the White House?

What exactly is Kal Penn doing at the White House?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

We find out!

Small car market in slow lane; sale of compact models down 3%

Small car market in slow lane; sale of compact models down 3%

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The new tax regime has also been fuelling sale of SUVs, particularly the compact SUVs

All signs of Al Qaeda inspired attack, says expert

All signs of Al Qaeda inspired attack, says expert

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Professor Deepa Ollapally said, "The way in which this was carried out, it does suggest that they needed some fairly sophisticated, coordinated planning. And, if the reports are true about their rounding up Americans and British, then it sounds like there is an Al Qaeda hand possibly, which again would be the most obvious difference between every other terrorist attack that has gone on before (in India)."

Which settlement plan must you opt for in term insurance?

Which settlement plan must you opt for in term insurance?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

While buying a term plan, do check how much money will be paid in lumpsum and how much of the money will come to the surviving family as a regular payout, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

Gold imports may dip further to 4-5 tonnes in July

Gold imports may dip further to 4-5 tonnes in July

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Gold is ruling over Rs 14,990 per 10 grams level in the spot market and on leading commodity exchange MCX gold for August was trading at Rs 14,724 per 10 grams.

Actor Kal Penn starts work at White House

Actor Kal Penn starts work at White House

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Indian-American actor Kal Penn has formally taken up his new assignment in the Barack Obama administration, where he will work as a bridge between the White House and the Asian communities.The 32-year-old actor took charge of his role as the associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement on Monday."This is an incredibly historic time, I am deeply honoured to be here and I hope to serve my country to the best of my ability," Penn told reporters.

'Paramesha Paanwala isn't fresh, but it's entertai

'Paramesha Paanwala isn't fresh, but it's entertai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Director Mahesh Babu speaks about his forthcoming film Paramesha Paanwala.

Airlines struggle to cut costs

Airlines struggle to cut costs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Airlines have been conducting fuel efficiency analysis, which involves fuel calculations on a daily basis, based on the availability of optimum routes in terms of wind, flight levels and overflying charges, route rationalisation to prune the number of flights and increase utilisation. They also want the Centre to grant ATF a declared goods status, which would result in a uniform levy of 4 per cent sales tax at the state level.

Gold import likely to be nil in March

Gold import likely to be nil in March

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

In February, there was no gold import at all, while it stood at 21 tonnes in March 2008 and at 23 tonnes in February last year. Gold on Tuesday declined by Rs 50 to Rs 15,200 per 10 gram level in the spot markets from its previous day's close.

IBM to launch Blue Scholar Program to train resear

IBM to launch Blue Scholar Program to train resear

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

The students who graduate from the ongoing academic year will be eligible for the programme and the company is already scouting for talent. The Blue Scholars will work closely with the IBM worldwide research teams, immersed within a real-world innovation culture and drive the delivery of a wide spectrum of technology solutions.

Stressed bond dealers get RBI help

Stressed bond dealers get RBI help

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Central bank moves to infuse liquidity into bond market to help boost sentiment.

Rupee ends little changed; fund flows in focus

Rupee ends little changed; fund flows in focus

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The partially convertible rupee closed at 60.30/31 per dollar compared with 60.28/29 on Friday.

GWU cancels suspension of student who displayed Hindu swastika

GWU cancels suspension of student who displayed Hindu swastika

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A prestigious American university has decided to rescind its suspension order against a student who displayed a Hindu swastika on his residence hall's bulletin board.

'India story has to be a marathon, not sprint'

'India story has to be a marathon, not sprint'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Biggest challenge is to control fiscal deficit

Mamta Mohandas directs Rajni in Kuselan

Mamta Mohandas directs Rajni in Kuselan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

The Telugu actress relives some of the moments when she got to direct the Tamil superstar.

New 'India Initiative' by US university

New 'India Initiative' by US university

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The Sigur Center for Asian Studies at George Washington University, as part of its expanding set of programs, including those on China, Japan, and Korea, has launched an India Initiative to be headed by Professor Deepa Ollapally, associate director at the center.

iPhone8, 8 Plus to cost Rs 64,000; X priced at Rs 89K

iPhone8, 8 Plus to cost Rs 64,000; X priced at Rs 89K

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

These will be available at Apple authorised retailers from September 29

Now, a book on Rajnikanth

Now, a book on Rajnikanth

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

A few days before Sivaji hits the screens, a book is released on the Superstar.

You might soon buy gold at post offices

You might soon buy gold at post offices

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

The World Gold Council initiates micro-finance scheme to promote investments by low-income groups.

'Rocket launch is always a risky business'

'Rocket launch is always a risky business'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'It is a blessing in disguise that they could find the glitch before the launch.' 'If this was not found, the entire mission would have been lost.'

Apple's India growth @ 6-year low

Apple's India growth @ 6-year low

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Revenue share from India has inched up to nearly 0.8 per cent of its global sales. The revenue growth rate is in stark contrast to the firm's performance in volume terms.

Are high crude oil prices here to stay?

Are high crude oil prices here to stay?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Rising geopolitical uncertainty, a falling dollar and the growing speculative interest in commodities trading will keep crude prices volatile.

Digital transactions increase but branch banking lives on

Digital transactions increase but branch banking lives on

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'The reason is that you may not enter the branch but you want to see it near you as it establishes trust.'

Equity, mid, small-cap outperform benchmark indices

Equity, mid, small-cap outperform benchmark indices

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Majority of equity linked savings schemes as well as mid and small-cap funds outperformed their respective benchmark indices over a five-year period ended December 2015.

Rajnikanth is a true friend indeed

Rajnikanth is a true friend indeed

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Filmmaker Raghunandan reminisces about his friendship with Tamil film superstar Rajnikanth.

Is Chinese invasion of India's mobile phone market over?

Is Chinese invasion of India's mobile phone market over?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The number of new entrants is decreasing since 2015, as Indian market matures

Rajni's impressed with Duniya

Rajni's impressed with Duniya

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

The Super Star met actor Vijay and the crew to shower his praise.

Even as FIIs pull out crores, high volatility to rule bonds & rupee

Even as FIIs pull out crores, high volatility to rule bonds & rupee

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

While RBI may cut rates by 25 basis points in the February policy review, global monetary policies hold the key to much of the financial assets flow in 2017

Meet the bus driver Rajni worked with

Meet the bus driver Rajni worked with

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Raj Bahadur is still close friends with Rajnikanth.

RJio's 'data-giri' to unleash price war; slash bills: Analysts

RJio's 'data-giri' to unleash price war; slash bills: Analysts

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

RJio will further add bottomline pressures on the already struggling telcos that will ultimately be forced to consolidate

Brace yourself! Dragons are coming to India

Brace yourself! Dragons are coming to India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

The graphics company that worked on Discovery Channel's Walking with Dinosaurs, Walking with Prehistoric Beasts and the Harry Potter movies, has done the special effects.

Has gold lost its Midas touch?

Has gold lost its Midas touch?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Despite returns from gold down over 5% in the past three months, it is a good idea to keep this asset class in your portfolio.