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Reliance Comm Q2 net at Rs 702 cr

Reliance Comm Q2 net at Rs 702 cr

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications on Monday posted a net profit at Rs 702 crore (Rs 7.02 billion) for the second quarter ended September 30, 2006, as against a net loss of Rs 19 crore (Rs 190 million) in the previous quarter.

This time, e-commerce firms' IPL ad spending dips

This time, e-commerce firms' IPL ad spending dips

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

In 2015, e-commerce contributed significantly to the growth in television advertising revenues.

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you amazing gadgets and mobile devices from CES 2022.

Each farmer is likely to get cash fertiliser subsidy of Rs 5,000 per year

Each farmer is likely to get cash fertiliser subsidy of Rs 5,000 per year

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The government's main rate setting panel suggested that this be done in two tranches of Rs 2,500 each in the kharif and rabi seasons.

Now you can enjoy free wifi on Delh metro's airport line

Now you can enjoy free wifi on Delh metro's airport line

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Free wifi with a speed of upto 50 mbps was rolled out on Friday across the six stations on Delhi Metro's premium Airport Express line.

Stephanie Grisham named White House Press Secretary

Stephanie Grisham named White House Press Secretary

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Grisham joined the Trump campaign in 2015 and is one of the last remaining aides from Trump's campaign still serving in the White House.

Essar buys BPL Comm for Rs 4,400 crore

Essar buys BPL Comm for Rs 4,400 crore

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

In a major acquisition in the telecom sector, the Ruia-controlled Essar Group on Wednesday bought a controlling stake in BPL Communications for a consideration of over Rs 4,400 crore (Rs 44 billion).

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of two crucial audits, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has proposed to allow deputy director generals (DGs) and officers of Indian Air Force (IAF) to apply for the post of chief of India's aviation regulator. The current head of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Arun Kumar, has been promoted as secretary and is expected to move out some time soon. DGCA has four Deputy DGs with experience in different fields of aviation.

Stake sale in Punjab Comm expected by Mar 10

Stake sale in Punjab Comm expected by Mar 10

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Punjab expects to complete divestment of telecommunications equipment and software services firm Punjab Communications by March 10, a government official said on Thursday.

Reliance Comm to invest Rs 15,000 cr for towers

Reliance Comm to invest Rs 15,000 cr for towers

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Reliance Communications will be investing around Rs 15,000 crore (Rs 150 billion) to set up and install an additional 15,000 base transceiver stations in the country.

Rel Comm in talks with Soros to fund Hutch buy

Rel Comm in talks with Soros to fund Hutch buy

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

Reliance Communications is in discussions with American billionaire and financier George Soros to raise funds for the Hutch-Essar acquisition.

Reliance Comm Q1 net at Rs 8.45 cr

Reliance Comm Q1 net at Rs 8.45 cr

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Anil Ambani group company Reliance Communications on Monday posted a net profit after tax at Rs 8.45 crore (Rs 84.5 million) for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.

Why EPL, clubs are 'scared' to publicly back restart

Why EPL, clubs are 'scared' to publicly back restart

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The 20 Premier League clubs held a conference call on Friday in which they looked at plans for a resumption of training this month but deferred making a decision on resuming the season until the government gave the go-ahead.

Delhi curfew, oxygen shortage takes a toll on Noida industrial belt

Delhi curfew, oxygen shortage takes a toll on Noida industrial belt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

From trucks lined up and waiting in the area to local vendors, the scenes tell a story of livelihoods stalled.

E-com cos fret over Madras HC ruling on GST refunds

E-com cos fret over Madras HC ruling on GST refunds

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The high court's order, which says refunds paid on service inputs can be restricted, runs contrary to Gujarat HC verdict and could complicate matters.

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Unlike the race to buy airwaves by telecom companies, airports by infrastructure companies and city gas networks by energy companies, the race to develop super apps by consumer-facing companies in India has not brushed up against any regulatory issues. Officials at the ministry of electronics and information technology and at other regulators are happy they do not have to meddle in who among the Tata group, Reliance Industries Ltd, Flipkart or Paytm will manage to build an app that sweeps in customers. Unlike separate apps a customer uses on her mobile to order groceries, buy food or airline tickets or just make payments, a super app can perform all these functions.

Pix: Why co-host Rihanna is Met Gala's real star

Pix: Why co-host Rihanna is Met Gala's real star

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The pop singer once again ruled the annual charity gala.

Reliance Comm Q3 net zooms 198% to Rs 924 cr

Reliance Comm Q3 net zooms 198% to Rs 924 cr

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Anil Ambani group company Reliance Communications on Wednesday posted a 198 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 924 crore (Rs 9.24 billion) for the quarter ended December 31.

Hindujas in race for Hutch, Rel Comm to raise $5 b

Hindujas in race for Hutch, Rel Comm to raise $5 b

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Just six months after pulling out of Hutchison Essar, the Hinduja group is set to throw its hat into the ring for the country's fourth largest telecom company.

PM Modi visits BARC; praises scientists

PM Modi visits BARC; praises scientists

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

PM Modi on Monday visited the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre where he was apprised of the safety and security measures adopted by the DAE and India's excellent record in this regard.

20 days at Rashtrapati Bhavan: A dream come true for innovators

20 days at Rashtrapati Bhavan: A dream come true for innovators

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Packed with ideas and clarity about the road ahead for taking their innovations to masses, the five innovators staying as President Pranab Mukherjee's guests on Monday bid goodbye to the President House.

WhatsApp further clarifies on new privacy policy

WhatsApp further clarifies on new privacy policy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

WhatsApp on Tuesday said its latest policy update does not affect the privacy of messages as the Facebook-owned company sought to address concerns around security of user data on the platform.

A napkin sketch, $2-bn investment and the grand Amazon plans

A napkin sketch, $2-bn investment and the grand Amazon plans

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Flipkart co-founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal had worked at Amazon before launching their start-up in 2007.

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

With consumers staying indoors and e-commerce firms extending their reach to a larger number of pin codes, these giants have snatched a larger share from the offline traders this season.

Wrestling beats squash, baseball to reclaim 2020 Games spot

Wrestling beats squash, baseball to reclaim 2020 Games spot

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Wrestling completed an unprecedented Olympic comeback on Sunday, reclaiming its spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after beating bids from rivals squash and baseball/softball in an International Olympic Committee vote.

Super foods for gorgeous skin

Super foods for gorgeous skin

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Did you know that barley fights inflammation, the terrible scourge that causes redness, puffiness and sagging skin and that olive oil can make your skin look younger?

May wants end to ICC's 'stand-over tactics'

May wants end to ICC's 'stand-over tactics'

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Removed from an ICC committee following allegations of pressure from India, Tim May says it is time someone 'stood up to the cancer of stand-over tactics' that defines cricket's governing body.

European federations accused of diluting FIFA reforms

European federations accused of diluting FIFA reforms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

European soccer federations have been accused of trying to water down reforms aimed at making the sport's governing body FIFA more transparent and less prone to corruption.

European federations accused of diluting FIFA reforms

European federations accused of diluting FIFA reforms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

European soccer federations have been accused of trying to water down reforms aimed at making the sport's governing body FIFA more transparent and less prone to corruption.

From Sushant's dad to Family Man terrorist...

From Sushant's dad to Family Man terrorist...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'I always thought that if you play a negative character, people will tend to hate you.' 'But the reaction has been amazing, especially after Season 2.'

Re recovers by 14 paise to end at 53.67

Re recovers by 14 paise to end at 53.67

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The dollar index, a gauge of six major currencies, was down by 0.13 per cent as it lost ground against the euro following a better-than-expected survey of German sentiment.

At least 25 killed in northern Nigeria car bomb explosions

At least 25 killed in northern Nigeria car bomb explosions

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

At least 25 people have been killed in a series of car bomb explosions targeting a bus station in northern Nigeria. The blasts occurred on Monday at a inter-city bus station in Kano when three suspected suicide bombers came in a Volkswagen Golf car and rammed their vehicle into one of the buses parked there.

Bihar: Case against Bal, Uddhav, Raj for 'hate' speeches

Bihar: Case against Bal, Uddhav, Raj for 'hate' speeches

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

A case was filed against Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray, party executive president Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navanirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for making inflammatory speeches against migrants from Bihar and its people.

Brazil's Santos decide to let Neymar go

Brazil's Santos decide to let Neymar go

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Brazil's Neymar is on the verge of choosing one of two offers from un-named clubs, reported to be Spanish suitors Barcelona and Real Madrid, after Santos agreed on Friday to transfer him.

Nissan to set up Datsun plant

Nissan to set up Datsun plant

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The factory is likely to come up beside the current Renault-Nissan factory at Oragadam, near Chennai, according to reports.

CIC to SEBI: Disclose RIL insider trading details

CIC to SEBI: Disclose RIL insider trading details

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The Central Information Commission has directed the Securities and Exchange Board of India to make public names of entities which were allegedly involved in the insider trading of shares of Reliance Petroleum in 2007.

WTO's top post: Who will India support?

WTO's top post: Who will India support?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

India on Thursday said it will support a candidate from a developing country for the top post of the the World Trade Organization (WTO) that is to be decided by the end of May.

Quota measure also for a fair deal to Muslims: Cong

Quota measure also for a fair deal to Muslims: Cong

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Seeking to take the sting out of the Samajwadi Party's counter to SC/ST quota in promotion bill, the Congress on Monday said it was also for a fair deal to Muslims but the issue was 'not contrary or contradictory' to the proposed measure.

IAF rescues 550 people stranded in Kashmir

IAF rescues 550 people stranded in Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

With hundreds of people left stranded due to inclement weather, the Indian Air Force on Saturday launched fresh operation by ferrying 550 passengers, including 300 civilians between the two capital cities.