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Britain's ex-prince Andrew arrested amidst Epstein row

Britain's ex-prince Andrew arrested amidst Epstein row

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to reports. The arrest is linked to allegations of sharing confidential information during his time as a trade envoy.

UK police continue search of ex-prince Andrew's former home

UK police continue search of ex-prince Andrew's former home

Rediff.com2 days ago

UK police continue their investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office against Prince Andrew, including searching his former home at Royal Lodge. The investigation follows the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein and focuses on potential breaches during Andrew's time as UK Trade Envoy.

AI Mania Drives Global Markets

AI Mania Drives Global Markets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'India may never fully participate in the AI hype cycle, but we can position ourselves to benefit from its inevitable disenchantment and the cycle of disillusionment,' alerts Akash Prakash.

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'He has been one of the clearest thinkers in the history of business.'

Berkshire Hathaway at 50: Buffett's amazing success mantras

Berkshire Hathaway at 50: Buffett's amazing success mantras

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Buffett's remembers his association with Munger that began in 1959.

Ajit Jain: Berkshire's next Oracle?

Ajit Jain: Berkshire's next Oracle?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Ajit Jain specialises in mega-catastrophe coverage, that is, he takes risks that rivals avoid.

Warren Buffett denies that Berkshire Hathaway 'too big to fail'

Warren Buffett denies that Berkshire Hathaway 'too big to fail'

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Focus on Berkshire's size has grown over the years as it has amassed more than 80 businesses

New book teaches children ABCs of Berkshire Hathaway

New book teaches children ABCs of Berkshire Hathaway

Rediff.com9 May 2013

More than 1,000 copies were sold at Berkshire's annual meeting.

Berkshire Hathaway stock hits new milestone at $200,000

Berkshire Hathaway stock hits new milestone at $200,000

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Some analysts view as a microcosm of the US economy.

Buffett donates Berkshire pie to Gates Foundation

Buffett donates Berkshire pie to Gates Foundation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Berkshire Hathaway, a diversified financial insurance firm, is the flagship company of Buffett. The company said in regulatory filling that Buffett donated 428,688 class B shares of Berkshire to the Trust worth $1.25 billion.

Sensex closes flat, Nifty slips on profit taking

Sensex closes flat, Nifty slips on profit taking

Rediff.com6 May 2024

From the Sensex basket, Kotak Mahindra Bank jumped 5 per cent after the company reported a 25 per cent growth in its March quarter net profit at Rs 5,302 crore, limited by a drop in the core income due to narrow interest margins. Tata Consultancy Services, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra and IndusInd Bank were among the other major gainers. Titan tanked 7 per cent after its March quarter earnings failed to cheer investors.

Buffett's Berkshire discloses 2.8% stake in Goldman Sachs

Buffett's Berkshire discloses 2.8% stake in Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

This makes Berkshire the sixth-largest external investor in the bank

What will be the future of Berkshire without Buffett?

What will be the future of Berkshire without Buffett?

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Warren Buffett defended his plan to appoint his son, Howard, who has little investing experience, as non executive chairman, saying the younger man's role would be to ensure that Berkshire had the right CEO in place.

Buffett celebrates 50th year at Berkshire, faces tough questions

Buffett celebrates 50th year at Berkshire, faces tough questions

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Buffett gave no hints about who would succeed him and defended ties with Brazil's 3G Capital during the annual meeting

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Khalid was on Wednesday found guilty of murdering Pattabhiraman following a trial at Reading Crown Court that lasted 28 days.

Softbank exits Paytm at loss of around $150 mn

Softbank exits Paytm at loss of around $150 mn

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Japan's Softbank investment arm Softbank Vision Fund exited from Paytm in the June quarter at a loss of around $150 million, sources aware of the development said. Softbank invested about $1.5 billion in One97 Communications -- the owner of Paytm brand -- in tranches in 2017. "Softbank has exited Paytm at a loss of 10-12 per cent.

Berkshire's Ajit Jain to give testimony in Gupta trial

Berkshire's Ajit Jain to give testimony in Gupta trial

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Berkshire Hathaway's India-born head of reinsurance business Ajit Jain, seen as a possible successor to billionaire investor Warren Buffett, will testify through a video deposition for his "close friend", former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta in his insider trading trial.

Maharashtra, Karnataka sign MoUs worth crores at Davos

Maharashtra, Karnataka sign MoUs worth crores at Davos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Maharashtra has signed MoUs totalling Rs 1.4 lakh crore at Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, following Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's meetings with a number of business leaders, the state government said on Wednesday. Karnataka, too, signed MoUs with investment proposals to the tune of Rs 22,000 crore with seven companies.

Three college students from India killed in US road accident

Three college students from India killed in US road accident

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Massachusetts state and local police are investigating the two-vehicle motor vehicle collision that killed the three students and hospitalised five other people.

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta.

Check The Management Before Investing

Check The Management Before Investing

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

A lot depends upon the crucial decision-making skills of the management. If you have any doubts about the management then you always have the choice of selling your shares or not buying stocks of those companies at all.

Startup story set for better script in 2024 after a bleak '23

Startup story set for better script in 2024 after a bleak '23

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Funding winter and corporate governance woes separated the men from the boys in the country's startup space in 2023 that saw funds into the segment tapering to just around $8 billion. All said, investors are hopeful of strong growth of the maturing startup ecosystem in the new year. Edtech and health tech segments that grew exponentially during the pandemic plunged into an abyss of financial uncertainties, with several firms shuttering their business, and valuation of prominent players like BYJU'S and PharmEasy plummeting 85-90 per cent.

How Private Should Be A CEO's Life Be?

How Private Should Be A CEO's Life Be?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Health issues, divorce, court battles, moral turpitude, and more can all distract the CEO and impinge on a company's performance. So, how much of their private life should a company disclose? asks Amit Tandon.

Reliance climbs 8 spots to 45th rank on Forbes' Global 2000 list

Reliance climbs 8 spots to 45th rank on Forbes' Global 2000 list

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd climbed eight spots to the 45th rank, the highest for an Indian company on Forbes' latest Global 2000 list of public companies worldwide.

Paytm investors not in a hurry to sell

Paytm investors not in a hurry to sell

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Paytm's pre-IPO investors, which include likes of Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathway, SoftBank and Alibaba, do not seem to be in a hurry to exit India's leading digital payments brand as they continue to believe in its long-term prospect, analysts said. On Tuesday, 86 per cent of Paytm's shares became free to trade after the end of the lock-in period, allowing investors to sell shares that haven't yet been allowed onto the market. Market participants have been speculating on Paytm, post-expiry of lock-in for pre-IPO investors.

Why Piramal Healthcare is like Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway

Why Piramal Healthcare is like Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Piramal is pragmatic when he says he's equally clear the conglomerate approach may not be beneficial in the long run. "It's not that we are married to the idea of having everything together permanently."

Chinese nationals step down from Paytm board ahead of IPO

Chinese nationals step down from Paytm board ahead of IPO

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

All Chinese nationals on the board of digital payments firm Paytm have been replaced by US and Indian citizens, while there is no change in existing shareholding, according to a regulatory filing of the company. Alipay representative Jing Xiandong, Ant Financial's Guoming Cheng, and Alibaba representatives Michael Yuen Jen Yao (US citizen) and Ting Hong Kenny Ho have ceased to be directors of the company, as per the regulatory document. According to a source, Paytm now has no Chinese national on its board.

Vi's fundraising put on hold as govt delays equity call

Vi's fundraising put on hold as govt delays equity call

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Vodafone Idea's (Vi's) search for a lifeline has turned longer and tougher even as it continues to lose customers and delay vendor payments. Vi's much-needed Rs 1,600-crore fundraising plan got stuck due to the government's silence on picking up a proposed 33 per cent equity in the financially stressed telco. The development spells further trouble for the company, which has an overall debt pile of Rs 2.2 trillion, including hefty dues to the government.

Paytm may raise Rs 16,600 cr in IPO

Paytm may raise Rs 16,600 cr in IPO

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Digital payments firm Paytm is expected to seek shareholders' approval to raise up to Rs 16,600 crore through an initial share sale, giving it a valuation of over Rs 1.78 lakh crore, according to a source. The extraordinary general meeting of Paytm is scheduled for July 12 in which the company may seek approval to raise up to Rs 12,000 crore through issuance of fresh equity. Another Rs 4,600 crore is expected to be raised from the sale of equity shares by existing and eligible shareholders, according to the source.

Warren Buffett looks to succession, signals future growth problems

Warren Buffett looks to succession, signals future growth problems

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Greg Abel and Ajit Jain would be prime candidates

Buffett donates record $2.84 billion to Gates, family charities

Buffett donates record $2.84 billion to Gates, family charities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Buffett typically makes his donations in July, reducing the number of shares by 5 percent from the prior year.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Sensex gets a boost from lower crude prices, firm rupee and Kotak Bank

Sensex gets a boost from lower crude prices, firm rupee and Kotak Bank

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Kotak Mahindra Bank was the biggest gainer on both the indices, ending nearly 9 per cent higher following reports that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc was planning to pick up stake in the private sector lender.

FTX Failure: Lessons To Be Learnt

FTX Failure: Lessons To Be Learnt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Damage from new shenanigans can be contained if regulators move quickly when something does not smell right, counsels Debashis Basu.

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II will be buried with her late husband Prince Philip at the conclusion of a solemn state funeral service made up of an hour-long ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

Paytm shareholders approve India's biggest IPO

Paytm shareholders approve India's biggest IPO

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The shareholders have approved raising of Rs 12,000 crore during the initial public offer and sale of secondary shares will take the total amount to Rs 16,600 crore. "Shareholders have approved all the proposals at the extraordinary general meeting. "The shareholders have approved the proposal to raise capital and the fresh issue of shares of up to Rs 12,000 crore during the IPO.

Buffett firm bets big on mobiles, social media in India

Buffett firm bets big on mobiles, social media in India

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Berkshire India will soon start selling life insurance products as a corporate agent of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance.

Warren Buffett needs luck for Las Vegas gamble to pay off

Warren Buffett needs luck for Las Vegas gamble to pay off

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The Billionaire investor is under pressure to deploy the $44 bn cash on Berkshire's balance sheet.

Buffett on US-China, missing Amazon story, cryptocurrency

Buffett on US-China, missing Amazon story, cryptocurrency

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Here's a pick of what Warrenn Buffett had to say over the weekend, and his annual 'Woodstock for Capitalists'.

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Churches also tolled their bells, after the Church of England sent out guidance to parishes, chapels and cathedrals across the country encouraging them to open for prayer or special services. Major sporting events, including football and cricket matches, have been postponed as a mark of respect.