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Is India Witnessing A Silent Bull Market?

Is India Witnessing A Silent Bull Market?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The most important positive of India's stealth bull market is earnings growth across different sectors, explains Debashis Basu.

Kerala guv-govt fight heats up as Khan instructs VCs of 9 varsities to resign

Kerala guv-govt fight heats up as Khan instructs VCs of 9 varsities to resign

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The nine VCs include that of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, according to a tweet by Kerala Raj Bhavan on behalf of the Governor.

NeST plans semi-conductor unit in Cochin

NeST plans semi-conductor unit in Cochin

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

NeST group has plans to set up a state-of-the-art semi-conductor manufacturing facility in India, a top official of the group said.

Flyer arrested in Kochi for not obeying COVID-19 norms

Flyer arrested in Kochi for not obeying COVID-19 norms

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

He allegedly refused to wear mask and follow other instructions to be observed by the passengers coming from other states as part of the measures to check COVID-19 spread.

IT-BPM industry to add 3 lakh jobs by March 2023

IT-BPM industry to add 3 lakh jobs by March 2023

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

With rapid adoption of emerging technologies, the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry is expected to generate about 3 lakh jobs this fiscal year, according to a report. The IT-BPM workforce is on the trajectory to grow 7 per cent in FY23, with the overall headcount increasing from 5.1 million to 5.45 million (close to 3 lakh jobs being created), the report by TeamLease Digital, the specialised staffing division of TeamLease Services said. The 'Digital Employment Outlook Report for H1-2023' highlighted that the demand for digital skills will grow 8.4 per cent by the end of this fiscal year.

BJP MP Suresh Gopi's 'Vishu kaineettam' drive in Kerala courts controversy

BJP MP Suresh Gopi's 'Vishu kaineettam' drive in Kerala courts controversy

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The national award-winning actor had organised a mass Vishu kaineettam campaign earlier this week in Thrissur, where he unsuccessfully contested in the last assembly and Lok Sabha polls.

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Indian Navy has a big role to play in support of our strategic objectives in the Indian Ocean. The increasing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean is a matter of concern and need to be factored. Hence, the requirement of an Aircraft Carrier is a foregone conclusion, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The MiG29K and MiG29KUB, the aircraft carrier's primary fighters, spent more time in the hangar than in the air, with fleet serviceability remaining below 50 per cent, reports Ajai Shukla.

Naval ship arrives in Kochi with Indians from Maldives

Naval ship arrives in Kochi with Indians from Maldives

Rediff.com10 May 2020

This is the Indian Navy's first massive evacuation exercise from foreign soil during the COVID-19 lockdown.

2 IndiGo planes avert mid-air collision over Bengaluru

2 IndiGo planes avert mid-air collision over Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The aircraft involved in the incident were operating on Coimbatore-Hyderabad and Bengaluru-Cochin routes.

Flash floods, landslides in Kerala caused by mini cloudburst: Expert

Flash floods, landslides in Kerala caused by mini cloudburst: Expert

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Mini cloud bursts are marked by intense short spells which may not exceed 10cm in one hour-a classical definition by India Meteorological Department, he noted.

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The INS Jalashwa, the Navy's amphibious warship, reached Male on Thursday to undertake the massive repatriation mission named 'Operation Samudra Setu' (Sea Bridge).

Air India sale to boost privatisation: Survey

Air India sale to boost privatisation: Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Air India sale will give a boost to India's privatisation drive, the Economic Survey said on Monday, as it suggested redefining the public sector role in business enterprises to encourage private participation in all sectors. The government earlier this month handed over ownership rights in national carrier Air India to Tata Group for Rs 18,000 crore. The amount includes the takeover of the debt burden of Rs 15,300 crore and another Rs 2,700 crore in cash.

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

Vikrant successfully completes 5-day maiden sea voyage

Vikrant successfully completes 5-day maiden sea voyage

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The aircraft carrier, built at a cost of around Rs 23,000 crore, set sail on Wednesday for the crucial sea trials ahead of its planned induction into the Indian Navy by August next year.

Why India Needs Another Aircraft Carrier

Why India Needs Another Aircraft Carrier

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The navy is pushing hard for IAC-2 to be a 65,000-tonne, flat deck carrier that is designed and built in India, with technical and tactical consultation from the US navy -- the global masters in aircraft carrier operations.

Technical glitch at NSDL hits e-voting at many firms

Technical glitch at NSDL hits e-voting at many firms

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Cochin Shipyard, BASF India, Ingersoll Rand, Eicher Motors, Federal Bank, and Timken India are some of the firms where voting could have got affected, sources said.

In a first, Kerala's apex temple body to appoint ST priest

In a first, Kerala's apex temple body to appoint ST priest

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The TDB has decided to appoint 19 lower caste people, including 18 belonging to the scheduled caste and one from the scheduled tribe

CBI raids 169 sites nationwide in Rs 7k cr bank frauds

CBI raids 169 sites nationwide in Rs 7k cr bank frauds

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The cases pertain to State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Andhra Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Indian Overseas Bank, Allahabad Bank, Canara Bank, Dena Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, Central Bank of India, Union Bank of India, IDBI Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra and Bank of India.

M Rajeshwar Rao appointed as RBI deputy governor

M Rajeshwar Rao appointed as RBI deputy governor

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The government on Wednesday appointed RBI's senior-most executive director M Rajeshwar Rao as the deputy governor of the central bank. Rao was appointed to the post vacated by N S Vishwanathan, who stepped down three months ahead of his extended tenure on health grounds.

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

'When I realised that I was to take the pictures of Pandit Nehru, I was very nervous and scared.'

Lexus gears up to drive in EVs to India

Lexus gears up to drive in EVs to India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Having established its presence in the country, luxury carmaker Lexus is now looking to chart its next phase of growth in India as it looks to consolidate sales network and drive in new models, including fully electric cars in the country, according to a top company official. The company, which is the luxury car arm of Japanese auto major Toyota, initiated operations in India in 2017 and currently sells seven models in the country, including the locally-produced ES 300h sedan. Known for its self charging hybrid cars, the company is now gearing up to drive in battery electric vehicles, besides ramping up its existing product portfolio in the market.

Spotted: Udit Narayan in Kochi

Spotted: Udit Narayan in Kochi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Reader Aarya Mehrotra sends us a photograph.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

AI crash: Remains of passengers handed over to families

AI crash: Remains of passengers handed over to families

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The mortal remains of co-pilot Akhilesh Kumar were cremated on Sunday "with attendance from all family members as well as with the officials of Air India and Air India Express present to mark respect to the departed soul at Mathura, his hometown".

India throws open its ports to cruise tourism

India throws open its ports to cruise tourism

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

A task force, under the chairmanship of the secretary (tourism), with the secretary (shipping) as co-chairperson, has been constituted to promote cruise tourism in the country, reports Megha Manchanda.

Spotted: Jackie Shroff at Kochi airport

Spotted: Jackie Shroff at Kochi airport

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Reader Ashish Shah has sent us a photograph.

'People of Thiruvananthapuram want a first class airport'

'People of Thiruvananthapuram want a first class airport'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Mr (Gautam) Adani invested in Vizhinjam port when no other viable party was willing to bid.' 'He has also been active in charitable work and CSR projects in our coastal areas.' 'As the local MP, I do not judge the local situation purely through the prism of politics.'

Kerala police forms SIT to probe Kozhikode crash

Kerala police forms SIT to probe Kozhikode crash

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The 30-member team will be headed by Malappuram Additional Superintendent of Police G Sabu, a government release said.

Mortal remains of Captain Sathe reach Mumbai; funeral on Aug 11

Mortal remains of Captain Sathe reach Mumbai; funeral on Aug 11

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The funeral of Sathe, 58, who was a resident of suburban Chandivali in Mumbai, will take place on Tuesday, said a senior Air India official.

IOC threatens to cut fuel supply to Air India

IOC threatens to cut fuel supply to Air India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The disinvestment-bound carrier, which is incurring Rs 15 crore loss per day, has huge dues towards oil companies and Airports Authority of India, among others.

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh'

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

For 2nd year, Thrissur Pooram to be held without people's participation

For 2nd year, Thrissur Pooram to be held without people's participation

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Kerala's iconic Thrissur Pooram, considered as the festival of festivals in the state, will be held this week without people's participation, considering the surge in Covid-19 cases in the southern state, officials said Thrissur on Tuesday.

INS Viraat heads for 5-month long refit, setback for Navy plans

INS Viraat heads for 5-month long refit, setback for Navy plans

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

It looks as if India's plan to have three carrier battle groups, centred around INS Viraat, INS Vikramaditya and an indigenously built aircraft carrier in Cochin shipyard, has suffered a huge setback, reports RS Chauhan

ASK AJIT: Stocks to Buy, Hold, Sell

ASK AJIT: Stocks to Buy, Hold, Sell

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Air India's low-cost arm to fly limited routes

Air India's low-cost arm to fly limited routes

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Starting this October, Air India Express will fly Cochin-Chennai, Cochin-Hyderabad, Cochin-Bangalore, Bangalore-Chennai, Chennai-Kolkata, Hyderabad-Kolkata and Kolkata-Agartala.

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

2 ships with evacuees from Yemen to reach Kochi on Saturday

2 ships with evacuees from Yemen to reach Kochi on Saturday

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Two passenger ships with Indians and foreign nationals evacuated from conflict-hit Yemen are expected to reach the port on Saturday afternoon.

NCB witness Gosavi arrested in Pune, sent to custody till Nov 5

NCB witness Gosavi arrested in Pune, sent to custody till Nov 5

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Gosavi's photos and videos with actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan went viral on social media after the NCB's raid.