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Why Sebi wants empowered board in listed companies

Why Sebi wants empowered board in listed companies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Recently, Sebi has revised the Code of Corporate Governance for listed companies significantly. Most revisions are in sync with the provisions in the Companies Act 2013, though some norms are stricter than those in the Companies Act 2013.

Can Russia help resolve Ladakh stand-off?

Can Russia help resolve Ladakh stand-off?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Russia is the only country that can act as facilitator for any eventual Chinese-Indian rapprochement,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Google has worked with a range of partners to build Nexus phones, with the company controlling the software and some hardware elements, while leaving manufacturing to its partners, who have included LG, HTC and Huawei, among others.

Ayodhya hearing: Muslim parties retract statement

Ayodhya hearing: Muslim parties retract statement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The Muslim parties also attacked 2003 ASI report which had found certain remains, idols and artefacts suggesting existence of a structure before Babri Masjid.

'Walking the talk': Govt presents 50-day report card

'Walking the talk': Govt presents 50-day report card

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Javadekar asserted that the first 50 days have shown that Modi government's second term will be more effective and will build on the success of its previous tenure.

Smart India Hackathon 2017: How we created the world's biggest hackathon!

Smart India Hackathon 2017: How we created the world's biggest hackathon!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

598 problems. 7,531 possible solutions. 10,000 students. Vivek Kulkarni takes us through the making of the 36-hour event.

India's road map for a $5 trn self-reliant economy

India's road map for a $5 trn self-reliant economy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'The first year of the Modi government's second term has laid the roadmap for the future and we will embark on it with gusto,' promises Gopal Krishna Agrawal, the BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.

JNU attack: Responded to PCR calls, didn't delay action, says police

JNU attack: Responded to PCR calls, didn't delay action, says police

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Delhi Police spokesperson Mandeep Singh Randhawa said the internal security of the JNU lies with the varsity administration. He said the police did not reach late and handled the situation professionally.

Is it a bhoomi puja for a Hindu Rashtra?

Is it a bhoomi puja for a Hindu Rashtra?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Interestingly, the choice of August 5 as the day of the bhoomi pujan coincides with the abolition of Kashmir's special status on the same day a year ago. Perhaps the RSS-BJP wants August 5 to be remembered as the date on which the foundation stone of their cherished Hindu rashtra was laid, notes Amulya Ganguli.

'India has adequate forex to manage challenges'

'India has adequate forex to manage challenges'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

India's forex reserves recently declined by $704 million to $354.517 billion.

Govt, RBI mustn't shut eyes to an overvalued rupee

Govt, RBI mustn't shut eyes to an overvalued rupee

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The argument for a weaker rupee is substantial.

Tilak Mehta, 13, could be India's youngest techpreneur

Tilak Mehta, 13, could be India's youngest techpreneur

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The teenager's simple idea to solve a problem has been developed into an app which launched July 18 in Mumbai.

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Soccer highlights from across the globe.

Indo-China army drill is symbolic, more to be done

Indo-China army drill is symbolic, more to be done

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

This programme is qualitatively a downgraded version as compared to the Chinese military exercises with others such as with Russia (in August 2005), Pakistan (in 2005 at Taxkorgan area north of Sakshgam valley and in December 2006 at Abbotabad in Pakistan), Central Asian Republics (in August 2007).

Lord Ram in exile despite bringing 'achche din' for BJP: Sena

Lord Ram in exile despite bringing 'achche din' for BJP: Sena

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'The BJP is in power at the Centre and in many states. It can easily go for the construction of Ram temple, otherwise it would be considered a liar and get thrown out of power,' the Sena said in an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana.

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The 52-year old seer and his three accomplices -- a woman, her husband and his friend -- have been arrested under IPC sections including those pertaining to murder, attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, South Zone IGP K V Sharath Chandra said.

EC cautions Kejriwal on pamphlets seeking Muslim votes

EC cautions Kejriwal on pamphlets seeking Muslim votes

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The Election Commission on Friday rejected Arvind Kejriwal's contention on distribution of pamphlets appealing to Muslims to vote for Aam Aadmi Party during Delhi polls, holding that it amounted to model code violation and cautioned him to be careful in future poll campaigns.

Superluxury manufacturers feel the pinch of slowdown

Superluxury manufacturers feel the pinch of slowdown

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

From auto to watches, the mood is sombre due to the alarming state of the Indian economy and value erosion in stock market capitalisation.

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia sent a letter of complaint to their South African counterparts on Friday over what coach Darren Lehmann called 'disgraceful' verbal abuse aimed at his players by the crowd in the third Test at Newlands.

Is India Inc against gays?

Is India Inc against gays?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is inconceivable that there are no gays working in Indian corporations but obviously, the subject remains taboo enough in the workplace for those of alternate sexual orientation to feel safer remaining in the closet,' notes Kanika Datta.

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

There have always been question marks about temperament of Kohli. However, BCCI has always stood by him. Precisely what happened in Dhoni's case when Srinivasan was in charge. If this isn't a clear indication, what is?

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Doval was seen eating food on a footpath outside closed shops and talking to locals.

Is the 9 to 5 shift a joke?

Is the 9 to 5 shift a joke?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Workplaces around the globe are changing by the day and so are the rules.

BJP pushes Jaitley to give tax relief in Budget

BJP pushes Jaitley to give tax relief in Budget

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Budget announcements will come right before five states, with population of around 250 million, go to polls.

SC, EC must take cognisance of Khurshid's remarks: BJP

SC, EC must take cognisance of Khurshid's remarks: BJP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday termed as "very dangerous" External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's comments questioning the role of the Supreme Court and Election Commission and said the two institutions must take suo motu cognisance of it.

Trump's visit: How will China react?

Trump's visit: How will China react?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'While many Chinese policy makers dismiss the political, economic and technological component of US-India relations, they express caution on the defence-related ties which also happens to be a major driver in US-India relations,' explains China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Dog flung off terrace found alive in Chennai; accused get bail

Dog flung off terrace found alive in Chennai; accused get bail

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The two medical students who tortured her -- and filmed her hurtling several storeys to the ground -- were arrested and then released on bail in Tamil Nadu.

Cracking your iPhone, piercing your privacy

Cracking your iPhone, piercing your privacy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Sadly, governments and their agencies can't be trusted to use private data, or decryption methods responsibly, says Devangshu Dutta.

Barriers in exit routes for firms hurt the economy

Barriers in exit routes for firms hurt the economy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

India had a transition from 'socialism with a limited entry to marketism without exit'.

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Challenging the verdict is a deterrent to future peace and harmony and a socially irresponsible act, argues Vivek Gumaste.

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Punjab to New York: Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal's red carpet journey

Punjab to New York: Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal's red carpet journey

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The Ludhiana-born engineer is among the youngest entrepreneurs on TIME's 100 most influential people.

IT firm executive facing sexual harassment probe commits suicide

IT firm executive facing sexual harassment probe commits suicide

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

In the purported suicide note, Raj refuted the allegations calling them 'baseless' and said he did not 'have the courage to face anyone' because people would 'look at me with that eye even if I come clean'.

Murder charges slapped against 6 in TN custodial death, cop arrested

Murder charges slapped against 6 in TN custodial death, cop arrested

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The murder charges capped dramatic developments both in the court and outside where a woman head constable witness to the happenings told a Magisterial probe that the two traders were thrashed an entire night by the other police personnel at Sathankulam station where they were detained over alleged lockdown violations late last month.

Must see: 10 HOTTEST jobs in India right now

Must see: 10 HOTTEST jobs in India right now

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

A financial analyst is one of the most popular career options in the domain of finance, Sanjay Goyal.

The world's thinnest laptop

The world's thinnest laptop

Rediff.com30 May 2007

If it catches on, Intel's sleek laptop could be a game changer for PCs.

Buzz: Ex-BCCI umpire translates Laws of Cricket into Hindi

Buzz: Ex-BCCI umpire translates Laws of Cricket into Hindi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

He expressed hope that it will also benefit a large number of Hindi-speaking umpires and those giving training in this field, to whom the rules in English are hard to understand.

Help ICC trace this suspected 'match-fixer'

Help ICC trace this suspected 'match-fixer'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Still trying to figure out the "true identity" of alleged match-fixer Aneel Munawar, the International Cricket Council has hired a betting analysis company to investigate his claims of having fixed Test sessions in a recent TV sting operation.