News for 'copper'

Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day': From behind the scenes

Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day': From behind the scenes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Flipkart has started working on it big day sale around six months ago.

Indian-American bags top research honour

Indian-American bags top research honour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Chatterjee will receive the 2010 C Ellen Gonter Environmental Chemistry Award from the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Environmental Chemistry Division when ACS holds its fall national meeting in Boston this August, the University of Lehigh said in a statement.

Thank you for making life seem funnier than it is

Thank you for making life seem funnier than it is

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

There might not be many movies or characters for us to remember him by, but the ones he created are true-blue hall of famers, ones for the ages.

Govt to divest in 5 PSUs by March 2011

Govt to divest in 5 PSUs by March 2011

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Earlier this year, the government raised around Rs 1,000-crore by selling its stake in Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam.

Afghanistan welcomes Indian cos to tap resources

Afghanistan welcomes Indian cos to tap resources

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Afghanistan, sitting on vast reserves of iron, copper, cobalt and gold, has invited Indian companies to tap the nearly $1 trillion worth of minerals discovered in the country as the two nations try to enhance and diversify their trade ties.

Oz Indian-restaurant bombing part of 'curry war'?

Oz Indian-restaurant bombing part of 'curry war'?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

A suspected "curry war" among two Sydney-based Indian restaurants is heating up, with two food vans being firebombed early on Monday morning.The vans, belonging to 'Maya Da Dhaba' on Cleveland Street, were set on fire along with the food contents stored in the rear of both vehicles.

Blast hits Indian restaurant in Sydney

Blast hits Indian restaurant in Sydney

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

An explosion triggered by a suspected arson attack ripped apart an Indian restaurant in Sydney, prompting the police to investigate the possible links of the incident to a bomb threat. The Indian restaurant in Sydney was on Monday night engulfed by fire, which the police suspect was 'deliberately lit'. Four people escaped unhurt in the incident. The police are investigating the possibility of links to a bomb threat at the Copper Tiffin restaurant on Cleveland Street.

Quiz: Is kajal good for your eyes?

Quiz: Is kajal good for your eyes?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Do you know why men in Rajathan apply kajal in their eyes? Is it a fashion statement or some scientific reason behind it?

Why NSE entered gold and silver futures

Why NSE entered gold and silver futures

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'We have entered the commodity space with a long-term view.'

Mamata needs a crash course in public finance

Mamata needs a crash course in public finance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

It will be helpful advice for a chief minister-in-waiting who is going to have to deal with empty coffers and overflowing expectations

$1 trillion mineral riches in Afghanistan

$1 trillion mineral riches in Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The discovery includes huge deposits of iron, copper, cobalt, gold and lithium.

Mamata flashes red signal to divestment

Mamata flashes red signal to divestment

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Top sources in the government told Business Standard that Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's opposition to divestment plans of profit-making public sector entities prompted the cabinet not to take it up for discussion today.

10 superfoods your grandma wants you to try

10 superfoods your grandma wants you to try

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The time-tested traditional foods that our grandparents relied on may not be very popular. But their nutritional diversity is indisputable, says Ameve Sharma.

Gold stands tall on China fears amid equities rout

Gold stands tall on China fears amid equities rout

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Chinese stocks plummeted 9 per cent on Monday

Govt to divest stake in 10 more PSUs

Govt to divest stake in 10 more PSUs

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Aiming to raise Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) from disinvestment, the government on Wednesday said it will sell its stake in 10 more PSUs, including IndianOil, MMTC, Coal India Ltd, SAIL, RINL and Shipping Corporation, in the current financial year.

BSNL challenges TDSAT order

BSNL challenges TDSAT order

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

BSNL on Monday moved the Supreme Court against an order of telecom tribunal TDSAT, directing it to provide interconnection to Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Communications through copper-based link.

Chile erupts in joy over inspirational rescue

Chile erupts in joy over inspirational rescue

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Sixty-nine days after the San Jose gold and copper mine collapsed in Chile, the last of the 33 trapped miners was raised from the depths of the earth on Wednesday. It prompted an eruption of applause and cheers that seemed just as heartfelt as the outpouring that followed the emergence of the first miner nearly a day earlier.

After 69 days in 'hell', Chile miners rescued

After 69 days in 'hell', Chile miners rescued

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Eleven of the 33 miners trapped in a mine in San Jose, Chile for nearly ten weeks was brought back safely to the surface on Wednesday by a rescue capsule. The capsule has now gone down to rescue the second miner.

Sterlite unit closure: SC stays HC order

Sterlite unit closure: SC stays HC order

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the order of the Madras high court directing Sterlite Industries to close down its copper smelting plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.

Maruti's upgrades hit cost hurdle

Maruti's upgrades hit cost hurdle

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Rise in prices of essential inputs increases cost of producing cars, making them less affordable.

Maruti to hike prices soon

Maruti to hike prices soon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

The country's largest passenger car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is planning to hike prices on rise in input costs.The company last raised prices in January 2009.

Coming soon: An artificial mind?

Coming soon: An artificial mind?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

A Swiss team, led by Professor Henry Markram, claims to be working on the world's first artificial conscious and intelligent mind, made of silicon, gold and copper, which they say would be ready latest by 2018.

Time for mobile users to ring in recycling

Time for mobile users to ring in recycling

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Mobile phone and PC makers gobble up three per cent of the world's entire gold and silver supply each year, not to mention 13 per cent of palladium, 15 per cent of cobalt, and plenty of copper, steel, nickel and aluminum.

China's growing role in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

China's growing role in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The Pakistanis, since the days of General Pervez Musharraf, have repeatedly sought Chinese assistance for the construction of a petrochemical complex at Gwadar and oil and gas pipelines and a railway line connecting Gwadar with the Xinjiang province.

WiMax to drive India's broadband growth: Intel

WiMax to drive India's broadband growth: Intel

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The government has set a target of achieving 100 million broadband subscribers by 2014 as against 8.59 million users by the end of February 2010.

Calcium deficiency? Shift to Ayurveda

Calcium deficiency? Shift to Ayurveda

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Of all the treatments available, Ayurvedic medications are considered as the best remedial measures to uplift the depleting calcium levels in the body, notes Mohamad Yusuf N Shaikh, Founder, Kudrati Ayurved Health Centre.

Asarco hauls Sterlite to court

Asarco hauls Sterlite to court

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Asarco has filed a lawsuit against one time suitor Sterlite Industries for backing out of a $2.6 billion deal to take the US copper miner out of bankruptcy in 2008.

What deported US journalist was up to near Sterlite

What deported US journalist was up to near Sterlite

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

American journalist Mark Scialla was deported after he was found covering the Sterlite agitation in Tuticorin while on a tourist visa.

ICC introduces anti-racism, anti-corruption codes

ICC introduces anti-racism, anti-corruption codes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday introduced anti-racism and anti-corruption codes in its revised Code of Conduct to maintain and promote "fair play and multiculturalism".

Commexes turnover up by 57%

Commexes turnover up by 57%

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The turnover of 23 commodity exchanges rose by 57 per cent to Rs 11837.26 billion (Rs 11,83,726 crore) till May 15 of the 2010-11 fiscal as against Rs 7525.18 billion (Rs 7,52,518 crore) in the same period last year.

Sensex logs 5th straight gains; soars 307 points

Sensex logs 5th straight gains; soars 307 points

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The broader NSE Nifty ended at 10,888, a gain of 0.77 per cent or 83 points, after shuttling between 10,900.35 and 10,844.85.

Metal prices surge on demand

Metal prices surge on demand

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

Base metals have recorded a sharp rise in prices as global demand picks up. Rising alongside are the share prices of the leading metal companies in the country like Sterlite, National Aluminium Company and Hindustan Zinc.

Harbinger backs Sterlite in Asarco acquisition

Harbinger backs Sterlite in Asarco acquisition

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Sterlite Industries, the flagship firm of London-listed Vedanta, may get the support of rival bidder Harbinger Capital Partners in its takeover plan for the bankrupt US copper mining firm, Asarco. Harbinger has decided to withdraw from the race, informing the bankruptcy court that its plan to restructure Asarco should not be considered.

Vedanta to invest Rs 43,000 cr in expansion

Vedanta to invest Rs 43,000 cr in expansion

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The group also has plans to spend Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion) on power generation. The London-listed giant will spend Rs 43,000 crore (Rs 430 billion) to enhance its capacity, in addition to its Rs 50,000-crore (Rs 500-billion) plan in power generation.

Govt plans to sell off 12-15 PSUs next fiscal

Govt plans to sell off 12-15 PSUs next fiscal

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The government is likely to go ahead with divestment in 12-15 public sector units, including SAIL, Coal India, Hindustan Copper, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd and Engineers India Ltd among others next fiscal to raise Rs 40,000 crore, as stated in the budget.

Asarco creditors support Sterlite bid

Asarco creditors support Sterlite bid

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Asarco's unsecured creditors will support Sterlite Industries, the flagship firm of London-listed Vedanta group, in the bidding war for the bankrupt US copper mining firm.

New hope for Sterlite in Asarco bid

New hope for Sterlite in Asarco bid

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Anil Agarwal-controlled Sterlite Industries has got a leg-up in its takeover battle for bankrupt copper miner Asarco in the United States. A district court in Texas has allowed Sterlite to argue for its amended bid of $2.56 billion, which was earlier rejected by a lower court.

Sterlite tops Grupo offer price in Asarco bid war

Sterlite tops Grupo offer price in Asarco bid war

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Just when everyone wrote him off for his bid for bankrupt mining company Asarco, Vedanta Resources Chairman Anil Agarwal is back with a vengeance.Sterlite Industries, the Vedanta group's flagship, has raised its offer price by a fifth to $2.56 billion to acquire the US copper miner in an all-cash deal -- its third bid in two years. The company on Friday said the modified takeover plan had been submitted to the district court in Texas.

Industrial commodity price surge spooks India Inc

Industrial commodity price surge spooks India Inc

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Prices of key inputs up 44% to 74%; analysts expect earnings squeeze after a quarter or two.

Grupo Mexico counters Sterlite, again

Grupo Mexico counters Sterlite, again

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

The takeover battle for United States copper miner Asarco continues to rage, as its estranged parent Grupo Mexico has offered $1.3 billion to counter Sterlite Industries' offer for the second time.