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Indian ex-CEO to pay millions in fraud case

Indian ex-CEO to pay millions in fraud case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

A former chief executive of Indian origin was found guilty in an accounting fraud will pay about $52 million over two years to the victims, a media report said.

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"The granting of the Freedom of the City of London recognises how they have added their voices to the growing global movement to stamp out racism."

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The DDCA had decided to felicitate the three 'Delhi legends' before the start of the final ODI between India and Australia on Wednesday.

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Cosmetic experts explain how liposuction, like any other surgery, has its share of risks and side effects.

Djokovic supports Zverev, backs domestic abuse policy in tennis

Djokovic supports Zverev, backs domestic abuse policy in tennis

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Germany's Zverev has described the allegations as "unfounded and untrue" and without any legal investigation the men's ATP Tour would be unlikely to intervene.

FIR against Hooda in National Herald case

FIR against Hooda in National Herald case

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Hooda, who as the chief minister was the ex officio chairman of the Haryana Urban Development Authority, has been accused of illegally transferring land to Associated Journals Ltd, which published the newspaper, at Panchkula in 2005.

UPA conspired to defame ex-Gujarat CM Modi in Ishrat case, says Rajnath

UPA "conspired" to defame ex-Gujarat CM Modi in Ishrat case, says Rajnath

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Without naming P Chidambaram, he charged the then home minister with giving "colour" to terrorism by coining the term 'saffron terror'.

How to rewrite India's toy story

How to rewrite India's toy story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The earliest ones included whistles shaped like birds, toy monkeys that could slide down a string and small carts made from materials found in nature such as sticks, clay and rocks. While there might be no disputing India's rich toy-making tradition, the industry is languishing for lack of investment and technology, and also owing to competition from cheap imports. And though it has been listed among 24 key sectors under the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, the question remains: will this push help place it in the global game? Currently, 80-odd per cent of the toys sold in India are imported - nearly 60 per cent of them from China.

Narayana Murthy bats for external probe into whistleblower complaints

Narayana Murthy bats for external probe into whistleblower complaints

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Murthy said moral weakness and incompetence of the chairman of the board are the main reasons behind corporate scams.

Ex-England cricketer Chris Lewis says 'wrong choices' led to jail term

Ex-England cricketer Chris Lewis says 'wrong choices' led to jail term

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis wants to help prevent young cricketers making the "wrong choices" that caused him to be jailed for cocaine smuggling.

Stalemate over Indo-Pak World T20 match in Dharamsala continues...

Stalemate over Indo-Pak World T20 match in Dharamsala continues...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Uncertanity over the marque Twenty20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dharamshala continues even after a meeting between BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur and Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.

BCCI boss plays an emotional card

BCCI boss plays an emotional card

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Thursday, wrote an emotional letter to all state association stating that "in light of recent comments made against Indian Premier League, all members need to collectively decide, whether to stop this 'extravaganza'."

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League

Tell us! Is Ravi Shastri a bad loser?

Tell us! Is Ravi Shastri a bad loser?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A huge row has erupted following a verbal battle between former captains Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly in the wake of the national coach's appointment.

Davis Cup: India to face NZ in Sept

Davis Cup: India to face NZ in Sept

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

India and New Zealand will face off in a Davis Cup tie in September at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA) stadium.

Petitioner dares BCCI to publish Deloitte report

Petitioner dares BCCI to publish Deloitte report

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Aditya Verma, the main petitioner in Board of Cricket Control India (BCCI) case which paved the way for Justice R.M. Lodha panel's formation, on Sunday dared the Indian cricket board to make the Deloitte report public and accused it of "threatening" the state cricket associations not to implement the reforms recommended by the panel. Speaking to ANI, Verma said that the BCCI would stand exposed if the report is made public. "I dare the BCCI and other state cricket associations that if they have guts then submit the Deloitte report before Justice Lodha by November 8. If they do, everything will become crystal clear. The BCCI has been blackmailing the state cricket associations over the report," Verma said.

CRPF probes how 137 men of one battalion contracted COVID-19

CRPF probes how 137 men of one battalion contracted COVID-19

Rediff.com5 May 2020

"The coronavirus outbreak in the 31st battalion of the force has been viewed seriously. The Director General (DG) has directed to gear up the force to face the challenge of the pandemic during 'hotspot policing' duties and while rendering other security related tasks," a senior officer said.

SC raps Srinivasan, Shah for attending BCCI meet

SC raps Srinivasan, Shah for attending BCCI meet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The attendance of former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Narayanaswami Srinivasan and ex-secretary Niranjan Shah at a recent Special General Meeting (SGM) of the cricket body as a nominee of state cricket associations today came under close scrutiny of the Supreme Court.

Zimbabwe ruling party ousts Muagbe; Mnangagwa new leader

Zimbabwe ruling party ousts Muagbe; Mnangagwa new leader

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The 93-year-old autocrat is yet to resign and was said to be 'buying time' to negotiate an end to his 37-year-long reign.

Real estate: Godrej, Prestige vie for Rs 10K-cr sales booking club

Real estate: Godrej, Prestige vie for Rs 10K-cr sales booking club

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The real estate sector might have been caught off guard by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, but large listed developers like Godrej Properties and Prestige Estates Projects soldier on undeterred. They aim to have sales bookings of Rs 10,000 crore in the next few years.

100 days, 7 sticking points: OROP stir continues

100 days, 7 sticking points: OROP stir continues

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The public agitation launched for the demand of OROP on June 6 completes 100 days.

Bajaj's quadricycle Qute set to roll out in Feb

Bajaj's quadricycle Qute set to roll out in Feb

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

An alternative to a small car, it is expected to be priced ex-showroom between Rs 260,000 and Rs 300,000, and will offer better mileage (more than 30 km a litre) and less pollution than a car, and will be a convenient alternative to a two-wheeler but at the same operating costs.

Modi should not enter turf that angels fear to tread

Modi should not enter turf that angels fear to tread

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'Frankly, India has no role to play.' 'This is a showdown between the US and NATO on one hand and Russia on the other.' 'That said, the outcome of this titanic struggle in Central Europe will remould the world order and affect India profoundly,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bajaj Auto launches 'Duke 200' at Rs 1.18 lakh

Bajaj Auto launches 'Duke 200' at Rs 1.18 lakh

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

The country's second largest two- wheeler maker Bajaj Auto on Tuesday launched a sports bike 'Duke 200' from its Austrian associate firm KTM's portfolio at an introductory price of Rs 1.18 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Tendulkar to do his bit to improve Mumbai cricket

Tendulkar to do his bit to improve Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar said he spoke to the batting great and he's agreed to share his views on Mumbai cricket.

Centre introduces new law to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Centre introduces new law to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Violation of the provisions entails a punishment of a jail term of up to five years or with fine up to Rs one crore or with both.

Ganguly extends helping hand to ailing former team-mate Martin

Ganguly extends helping hand to ailing former team-mate Martin

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly and Baroda's Krunal Pandya were among a host of cricketers who have come to aid of former India player Jacob Martin, who is in a critical condition in a Baroda hospital

Aditya Verma denies taking financial support from Lalit Modi

Aditya Verma denies taking financial support from Lalit Modi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) secretary Aditya Verma, who is the petitioner in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing case, on Sunday, refused the speculations of Lalit Modi providing any kind of financial support to him.

Here's what Ganguly said on his relationship with Shastri

Here's what Ganguly said on his relationship with Shastri

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly rubbished, as pure speculation, allegations that he would be vindictive towards chief coach Ravi Shastri.

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.

Ex-R&AW spooks see no harm in Vaidik meeting Saeed

Ex-R&AW spooks see no harm in Vaidik meeting Saeed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

'Journalists and intelligence officials do a similar job -- collect information.' Three former RAW officials tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com that they see nothing wrong in Ved Prakash Vaidik meeting Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Muhammad Saeed.

Did Qataris pay FIFA official $1.2m after World Cup bid win?

Did Qataris pay FIFA official $1.2m after World Cup bid win?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Qatar's 2022 World Cup organising committee has denied being aware of any alleged payments by the disgraced former head of the country's soccer association to an ex-vice-president of FIFA.

Truck rentals zoom 6-8%, retail freight up 12-15%

Truck rentals zoom 6-8%, retail freight up 12-15%

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Truck rentals have surged six-eight per cent, while retail freight is up by 12-15 per cent after a hike in diesel prices by Rs 2.58 (ex Delhi) and Rs 3 per litre (ex Mumbai and Chennai) was announced in the Budget proposal last week.

PM-CARES to foot over 80% cost of phase 1 of vaccination drive

PM-CARES to foot over 80% cost of phase 1 of vaccination drive

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The PM-CARES fund, which has been set up to provide relief during the coronavirus pandemic, has contributed over Rs 2,200 crore for the first phase of vaccination drive, which is looking to inoculate frontline healthcare workers, the Expenditure Secretary said on Tuesday.

MHA committee suspends secretary

MHA committee suspends secretary

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The Mumbai Hockey Association's newly-elected managing committee on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to its secretary Kehar Singh, suspending him from all activities of the association for 90 days with immediate effect.

I was forever lonely: Ntini recalls his time in SA team

I was forever lonely: Ntini recalls his time in SA team

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Makhaya Ntini said he used to avoid travelling in the team bus and preferred running to the stadium to deal with the isolation.

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Raman was removed by Lal and Naik's CAC, which reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was removed from the same post in 2018.

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have introduced track cars to excite hard-core customers who want to push their cars to the limit, says Pavan Lall.

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'People have been infected. They are responsible for it internationally.' 'They only admitted in February that it is infectious. This proves our case.'