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Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Overall, Tata Steel becomes the seventh non-financial firm, including four oil PSUs to report quarterly revenues of Rs 50,000 crore.

Sikhs in New York Police Dept allowed turban, beard

Sikhs in New York Police Dept allowed turban, beard

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

"In the wake of the Wisconsin killings, which have shocked the national conscience, our City can enact meaningful inclusion of this community by changing NYPD rules to allow Sikhs to serve without having to forsake their turbans and beards," the New York City Comptroller John C Liu said in a letter to Bloomberg on Sunday

In PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty's grand 125th birthday bash

In PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty's grand 125th birthday bash

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

The 125th birth anniversary of the iconic Statue of Liberty was celebrated in New York with events including a gun salute, fireworks and naturalisation ceremony for 125 immigrants organised to commemorate the day.

Govt is to blame for vaccine crisis

Govt is to blame for vaccine crisis

Rediff.com4 May 2021

If the government had paid enough to begin with, or if it had made serious advance purchase commitments that allowed the vaccine producers to mobilise necessary investment, then it is possible to imagine more free or subsidised vaccines such as are available in developed economies, asserts Mihir S Sharma.

COVID-19 effect on healthcare may kill 6,000 kids daily: UNICEF

COVID-19 effect on healthcare may kill 6,000 kids daily: UNICEF

Rediff.com14 May 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak enters its fifth month, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) requested $1.6 billion to support its humanitarian response for children impacted by the pandemic. The health crisis is 'quickly becoming a child rights crisis. And without urgent action, a further 6,000 under-fives could die each day', it said.

Man arrested for planning terror attack in New York

Man arrested for planning terror attack in New York

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

A 27-year-old man, who was allegedly an al Qaeda sympathiser, has been arrested in New York by law enforcement authorities on charges that he planned to carry out terror attacks in the city targetting government workers, military personnel and officials in New York.

Rupee is likely to touch 56/$ soon

Rupee is likely to touch 56/$ soon

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The Reserve Bank of India's limited intervention was not enough to lift the rupee, the worst performing Asian currency since March.

Post bonus announcement, Street expects TCS to spring more surprises

Post bonus announcement, Street expects TCS to spring more surprises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Analysts predict TCS's outlook to be stable.

US election result won't affect Indian markets

US election result won't affect Indian markets

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

US election results may not reverse Indian markets' bearish trend, says Devangshu Datta

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Results from early-phase non-randomised vaccine trials in a total of 76 people show that two formulations of the vaccine have a good safety profile detected over 42 days, and induce antibody responses in all participants within 21 days.

Is it time to privatise oil trade in India?

Is it time to privatise oil trade in India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Indian consumers and oil companies are losing out because buying remains a government monopoly.

Why TCS failed to impress post-Infosys cheer

Why TCS failed to impress post-Infosys cheer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Posts a fall in net profit sequentially despite clocking higher volume growth.

Wall Street stir: Arrested protesters sue police, mayor

Wall Street stir: Arrested protesters sue police, mayor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

In the lawsuit filed in federal district court in Manhattan, five of the protesters said police officers had led people onto the bridge's roadway and then prevented them from leaving the bridge on Saturday.

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Mukesh Ambani, who is in talks with Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco to sell one-fifth of his oil-to-chemicals business in India for $ 15 billion, said the two countries have all factors to drive growth - technology, young demography, and leadership.

IN PICS: NYPD gears up for 9/11 anniversary

IN PICS: NYPD gears up for 9/11 anniversary

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Friday said the new terror threat to the city ahead of the 9/11 anniversary is "credible but has not been corroborated". He asked people to remain vigilant as law enforcement officials further heightened security across the city.

Crude oil may fall again in near-term, rebound to $60 by year-end

Crude oil may fall again in near-term, rebound to $60 by year-end

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Oil imports are a third of India's total import bill.

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.

Ecclestone denies reports about New York GP

Ecclestone denies reports about New York GP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed reports from Australia he was visiting New York this week to discuss the possibility of staging a Grand Prix on Staten Island.

World's top 10 stock markets, China zooms

World's top 10 stock markets, China zooms

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The market capitalisation of China, the world's second-largest economy, has topped $10 trillion for the first time.

Child mortality rate in India is declining

Child mortality rate in India is declining

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

World Health Organisation data suggests that the biggest causes of mortality in children between the ages of 0 to 4 years are prematurity, acute lower respiratory infection (including pneumonia), birth asphyxia and trauma and diarrhoeal disease.

US rules out ending drone strikes in Pakistan

US rules out ending drone strikes in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The United States will not stop its drone attacks in Pakistan's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, President Barack Obama's top military officer has said, according to a report.

Islamic scholar speaks on Ground Zero mosque row

Islamic scholar speaks on Ground Zero mosque row

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The controversy about the construction of a mosque near Ground Zero "has highlighted the inner strength of America's pluralist society as well as the raw sentiments of some politicians," according to Srinagar-born Professor Sayyid M Syeed, national director of the Office for Interfaith and Community Alliances of the Islamic society of North America.

IN PICS: 9/11 Memorial set to open on WTC site

IN PICS: 9/11 Memorial set to open on WTC site

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

A decade after the Twin Towers were razed to the ground in the 9/11 attacks, an altered Ground Zero will be unveiled to the public, with waterfalls, reflecting pools and hundreds of trees at the site honouring the memory of the nearly 3000 victims of the terror strike.

Why finance ministry cut small savings interest rates

Why finance ministry cut small savings interest rates

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The government hopes the latest action will lead to banks also lowering the cost of borrowing for corporate and individual borrowers.

Etisalat head says talking on merger with RCom

Etisalat head says talking on merger with RCom

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Emirates Telecommunications of the United Arab Emirates, better known as Etisalat, is in discussion with Reliance Communications for a possible merger or acquisition.

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the most powerful list.

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The promises of netas and babus and new laws, however well-meaning, mean little.' 'What matters is implementation on the ground.' 'Every law is finally implemented by a vast army of offici

Harvard tops Forbes' list of Billionaire varsities

Harvard tops Forbes' list of Billionaire varsities

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The number of Harvard alumni who are billionaires swelled to 62, up from 54 in 2009, 'more than any other American university by a long shot,' Forbes said.

Why forex brokerage firms are staring at a dark future

Why forex brokerage firms are staring at a dark future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Today, they can't meet even the piffling capital norm set by Mint Road - Rs 5 crore for partnerships and Rs 10 crore for public and private firms in this line of business. Bulk of the trades are put through e-platform offerings of Reuters, Bloomberg, JPMorgan, Barclays or Deutsche Bank. And they have the web-based FXall, FXconnect, Atriax, Hotspotfx and LavaFX for company.

3 Indian American techies ring Nasdaq bell

3 Indian American techies ring Nasdaq bell

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

They created MyCityWay apps on the mobile device that provides information for over 50 resource categories in the city.

US tax crackdown extends to those with Indian ties

US tax crackdown extends to those with Indian ties

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

In the US, it is obligatory for any citizen to provide details regarding any financial transaction he or she may have carried out overseas.

Tax probe: India might have tipped off US

Tax probe: India might have tipped off US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

India may have provided the fodder to the US tax evasion probe on some clients of HSBC Holdings, with respect to their accounts in the sub-continent nation, according to a finance ministry source.

Leadership: Infosys among top 20 firms

Leadership: Infosys among top 20 firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The annual study by Hay Group, in partnership with Bloomberg BusinessWeek.com, ranked the best companies for leadership globally and examined how those companies develop leaders.

Images: How the World rang in 2011

Images: How the World rang in 2011

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

People around the world brought in the New year with joy and pomp.

J-K, Ladakh integral part of India: MEA rebuffs China

J-K, Ladakh integral part of India: MEA rebuffs China

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

In a strong response to China's objection to development of infrastructure on the Indian side of the LAC, New Delhi also asserted that Beijing has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters.

Pearl's father opposes mosque near 9/11 site

Pearl's father opposes mosque near 9/11 site

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Joining the debate on the controversy over the proposed mosque near Ground Zero, the father of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was beheaded by militants in Pakistan, has said the mosque should not be built there and should be moved to another location.

Lessons from E&Y and Lehman crisis

Lessons from E&Y and Lehman crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Perhaps these new revelations about E&Y and Lehman will inspire the govt to reopen the subject for more radical change.

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.

Obama throws a party for Dr Singh

Obama throws a party for Dr Singh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

United States President Barack Obama hosted the first state dinner of his presidency for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House on Tuesday night.

D H Pai Panandiker: An economist from whom even Manmohan Singh used to take advice

D H Pai Panandiker: An economist from whom even Manmohan Singh used to take advice

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

He did not believe in any fiscal puritanism. In 2012, when it was almost certain that the government will breach the 2012-13 fiscal deficit target, he wrote that in abnormal times, abnormal measures are required to get back to normalcy.