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Nokia to buy out Siemens equipment venture; shares surge

Nokia to buy out Siemens equipment venture; shares surge

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Loss-making Nokia gains full control of the profitable venture Nokia Siemens Networks for $2.2 billion, a cheaper than-expected price, analysts said, although they also noted the acquisition would put pressure on Nokia's balance sheet.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

Uber India gears up for electric future but...

Uber India gears up for electric future but...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

By 2025, Uber projects that 25,000-30,000 cars -- or 12 to 16 per cent of vehicle additions -- would be EVs, reports Surajeet Das Gupta.

Why you should deduct tax at source while buying property

Why you should deduct tax at source while buying property

Rediff.com4 May 2015

This taxation applies to all types of transfer of property.

How Aftab killed Shraddha: Police charge-sheet reveals chilling details

How Aftab killed Shraddha: Police charge-sheet reveals chilling details

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Giving a chilling account of the gory crime, the police alleged that Poonawala's partner Walkar was "already living in constant fear of getting killed" even before the accused decided to get rid of her in a barbaric and brutal manner.

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

A Pakistani court in Islamabad on Monday rejected former prime minister Imran Khan's plea seeking the suspension of the non-bailable warrant issued against him in the Toshakhana case.

Sports Shorts: Sudeva FC buys Spanish third division club

Sports Shorts: Sudeva FC buys Spanish third division club

Rediff.com24 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

How Adani Saga Affects Indian Banks

How Adani Saga Affects Indian Banks

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

While the collapse of a large financial intermediary can wreak havoc on the system because of the interconnectivity, a large business conglomerate too can play spoilsport if the banks have too much exposure to the entity, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.

'Our vaccine policy is like temple darshan'

'Our vaccine policy is like temple darshan'

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'If you pay Rs 1,000, you get a special queue.' 'If you pay Rs 500, there will be another shorter queue.' 'There will be a separate queue for Rs 300.' 'Is this the way you give vaccine to the people?'

'Entrepreneurship Is Exploding'

'Entrepreneurship Is Exploding'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'Yesterday, I was at a seed meeting where we gave outright grants up to Rs 20 lakhs or loans up to Rs 50 lakhs for new start-ups under 2 years.'

How to pay less for your car

How to pay less for your car

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Amazon in talks to buy Jabong for $1.2 bn

Amazon in talks to buy Jabong for $1.2 bn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

In its first acquisition in India, the American online retail giant is planning to buy out the fashion portal

Should you pay off your loan or invest for retirement?

Should you pay off your loan or invest for retirement?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Look at the pros and cons of both the options and take a decision yourself!

Even after 6 years it's still not clear if demonetisation was really effective

Even after 6 years it's still not clear if demonetisation was really effective

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The jury is still out on the decision to demonetise high value currency notes on November 8, 2016, with the government claiming it has helped greater formalisation of the economy while critics saying it has failed to curb black money and reduce dependence on cash. On November 8, six years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the demonetisation of old Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 banknotes and one of the key objectives of the unprecedented decision was to promote digital payments and curb black money, besides eliminating terror funding. As per a Reserve Bank data, currency with the public has jumped to a new high of Rs 30.88 lakh crore an October 21, indicating that cash usage is still substantial even six years after the demonetisation move.

BCCI set for Rs 5000 crore windfall from new IPL teams

BCCI set for Rs 5000 crore windfall from new IPL teams

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The Board of Control of Cricket in India could get richer by at least Rs 5000 crore with the addition of two new franchises for the 2022 edition of Indian Premier League.

'If a farmer wants to sell to a company, what is the harm?'

'If a farmer wants to sell to a company, what is the harm?'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'If a company contracts to buy its produce after three or four months, is there any loss in it?'

E-com sales may cross $9-bn GMV this season

E-com sales may cross $9-bn GMV this season

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

E-commerce firms Amazon, Flipkart, and others are expected to witness blockbuster festival season sales of around $9 billion this year, surpassing pre-pandemic sales of $5 billion in 2019. The pandemic has accelerated the shift to e-commerce, with more consumers shopping online at a higher frequency than last year, observed analysts. This year's festival sales (gross merchandise value or GMV) are expected to grow 30 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $4.8 billion during the first week of the season and potentially clock over $9-billion GMV during the whole festival month, revealed consulting firm RedSeer's e-commerce festival season report.

Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan offers lessons from another tech revolution not so long ago.

Decoding the whys and why nots of Auction Day 1

Decoding the whys and why nots of Auction Day 1

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

The 10 IPL franchises have so far spent above Rs 388 crore collectively

25 years of telecom in India: Who won, who lost

25 years of telecom in India: Who won, who lost

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

While smart boys like the Ruias of Essar, Ajay Piramal, Max India promoter Analjit Singh laughed all the way to the bank, the Tatas, Anil Ambani, Malaysian tycoon T Ananda Krishna of Maxis (which invested in Aircel), Sistema, and Norway's Telenor burnt their fingers, notes Surajeet Das Gupta.

WPL: Beginning of new dawn for India's Gen-Next

WPL: Beginning of new dawn for India's Gen-Next

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The stage is set for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, which will get underway in Mumbai on Saturday.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Football transfers: The Chinese pay big money

Football transfers: The Chinese pay big money

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Football's winter transfer window closed on February 1, and, surprisingly, none of Europe's biggies made even a slight move, let alone sign a player.

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Mallya has denied that he had fled India and said he would comply with laws.

Why Consumers Are Denied Discounts From Russian Crude

Why Consumers Are Denied Discounts From Russian Crude

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Officials from State-run refiners contend that savings from purchase of Russian oil are used to offset a part of the losses in revenues from selling transport fuels and LPG at State-set rates.

TechM buys LCC for $240 mn in largest Indian IT deal this year

TechM buys LCC for $240 mn in largest Indian IT deal this year

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India's fifth largest software services firm Tech Mahindra will acquire global network services firm Lightbridge Communications Corporation (LCC) in an all-cash deal worth $240 million (over Rs 1,486 crore).

'BJP has to keep people intoxicated with hate'

'BJP has to keep people intoxicated with hate'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Just keep telling people that we have fixed the Muslims, and they will not be bothered about their empty stomachs or empty wallets.'

Now, Nawab Malik to 'expose Fadnavis' underworld link'

Now, Nawab Malik to 'expose Fadnavis' underworld link'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Malik said he did not buy any property from anyone who is linked to the underworld or is a convict in a bomb blast case. He said by trying to link him with the underworld and bomb blast convicts, Fadnavis is maligning his image.

'Modi has no excuse not to run trains'

'Modi has no excuse not to run trains'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'The central government is putting conditions on farmers organisations, that they have to allow passenger trains to ply, only then will they allow goods trains to ply.'

6 signs you are addicted to your credit card!

6 signs you are addicted to your credit card!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

If allowed to go unchecked, this addiction can wreck you financially as well as emotionally.

'You should have a mix of equity, gold, fixed income'

'You should have a mix of equity, gold, fixed income'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

'Returns can be very variable in equity markets.' 'That is why I tell small investors don't put 100 per cent of your money in equities, even if you are young.'

Beware Of Agnipath!

Beware Of Agnipath!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The greatest unknown in this risky initiative lies in the way human relationships will play out -- not just between the Agniveers, who will be competing with their fellows for permanent jobs beyond their four-year tenures -- but also between the Agniveers and existing full-time soldiers, warns Ajai Shukla.

Buying a house? Here's how to negotiate

Buying a house? Here's how to negotiate

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

How can you, as a buyer, put your best foot forward at the negotiation table? Above everything else, the Scout's Motto holds true -- Be Prepared.

BharatPe: Another founder vs investor battle starts

BharatPe: Another founder vs investor battle starts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

With Bharatpe's co-founder Ashneer Grover launching an offensive against the firm's investors after facing a probe over alleged fraud, abrasive behaviour and corporate governance issues, the company on Friday said questioning the integrity of board members and misrepresentation of facts is painful. "The (company) board in all its actions has followed due process in the best interest of the company. We would urge that the confidentiality and integrity of the governance review and board meetings is maintained by all," BharatPe said in a statement. The statement followed Grover, who was sent on a three-month leave following allegations of using abusive language against Kotak Mahindra Bank staff and for fraudulent practices, reportedly saying he was "arm-twisted" by the company's investors into going on leave and that he had lost confidence in CEO Sameer Suhail.

Ultratech joins race for Ambuja Cements and ACC, submits non-binding bid

Ultratech joins race for Ambuja Cements and ACC, submits non-binding bid

Rediff.com12 May 2022

India's largest cement firm, Ultratech Cement, has joined the race to acquire the Holcim stake in Ambuja Cements and its subsidiary, ACC. UltraTech - part of the Aditya Birla Group - submitted a non-binding bid on Wednesday. Swiss multinational Holcim, which manufactures building material, is exiting India by selling its 63.19% stake in Ambuja Cements. According to banking sources, UltraTech has submitted a plan to Holcim, outlining divestiture details that would meet the norms set by anti-trust body Competition Commission of India.

How e-commerce sites track and trick you

How e-commerce sites track and trick you

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Beware of spot offers and discounts aimed to lure you into binge buying.

'What's the tax implication of interest earned on 5-yr NSC income?'

'What's the tax implication of interest earned on 5-yr NSC income?'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Rags to riches tale of mining mogul Anil Agarwal

Rags to riches tale of mining mogul Anil Agarwal

Rediff.com15 May 2022

A reception often reserved for rockstars came the way of mining mogul Anil Agarwal when he started revealing nuggets of his ascent from a scrap-metal dealer to one of India's most prominent self-made industrialists on social media. And now he has been flooded with booking writing proposals and has even been offered money for a biopic. In February this year, Agarwal, 68, started tweeting his journey from Bihar to Mumbai first and then to London to head a globally diversified natural resources company with interests in zinc-lead-silver, iron ore, steel, copper, aluminium, power, oil and gas.