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IPO market set to boom, 4 cos to raise Rs 4,000 crores

IPO market set to boom, 4 cos to raise Rs 4,000 crores

Rediff.com25 May 2021

While the recent volatility in the secondary markets is a concern, experts believe the sentiment towards IPOs is still buoyant.

Noodle makers claw back with new launches

Noodle makers claw back with new launches

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

According to analysts, winning back consumers' trust in instant noodles won't be easy for any player.

Govt lifts expenditure curbs linked to Covid-19

Govt lifts expenditure curbs linked to Covid-19

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The finance ministry on Friday withdrew expenditure curbs on various departments and ministries imposed in June in the wake of the COVID-19 second wave, reflecting improvement in public finances and the urgency to step up growth.

Group of scientists seeks President's intervention to withdraw proposed LDAR

Group of scientists seeks President's intervention to withdraw proposed LDAR

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Lakshadweep Research Collective said it along with 60 other signatories from the scientific community have written to President Ram Nath Kovind seeking his intervention to withdraw the "incautious draft" Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation of 2021.

Bulldozer Raj: 'Only recourse is the courts. Political activism seems to be dead'

Bulldozer Raj: 'Only recourse is the courts. Political activism seems to be dead'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'It is obvious that this is both illegal and unconstitutional.'

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A few days ago, Reliance Retail surprised the market by acquiring the Campa brand from Delhi-based Pure Drinks Ltd for Rs 22 crore. A successful cola brand in the eighties, especially in North India, Campa Cola thrived when Coke exited India in the late seventies. When the Atlanta-based major returned and PepsiCo set base in India, it went down fighting.

Audit norms: RBI, govt not on same page

Audit norms: RBI, govt not on same page

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

North Block is concerned that when India is trying to attract more investment, putting up restrictions on audit firms could create an avoidable bad advertisement.

Sensex, Nifty end almost flat; falling rupee a concern

Sensex, Nifty end almost flat; falling rupee a concern

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Banking shares saw a renewed buying interest on the hopes of a rate-cut by the central bank post the easing of macro-economic data.

FSSAI proposes double ash content in noodles

FSSAI proposes double ash content in noodles

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Ash content is now allowed up to 1%, the new notification has proposed to increase it to 2% for seasonings or tastemakers.

PHOTOS: 125 year old yoga guru receives Padma Shri

PHOTOS: 125 year old yoga guru receives Padma Shri

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Born on 8 August 1896 in Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh) of undivided India, Swami Sivananda lost his mother and father at the age of six. Due to abject poverty, his beggar parents could feed him mainly boiled rice water during his childhood days.

Lupin recalls 5.61 lakh pouches of India-made birth control pills in US

Lupin recalls 5.61 lakh pouches of India-made birth control pills in US

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Baltimore-based Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc is recalling 5,60,922 pouches of Mibelas 24 Fe (norethindrone acetate and Ethinyl estradiol tablets and ferrous fumarate tablets) in the US, as per the latest enforcement report by the USFDA.

A month into Maggi fiasco, instant noodles sales crash by 90%

A month into Maggi fiasco, instant noodles sales crash by 90%

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Food processing industry players are worried that this could have an impact on their overall investment plans.

No FSSAI role in product nod raises eyebrows

No FSSAI role in product nod raises eyebrows

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Experts believe market launches can now happen seamlessly and quickly if FSSAI is removed from the process.

Why Nestle's woes seem to have just begun

Why Nestle's woes seem to have just begun

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Row also provides an opportunity for key competitor ITC (Yippee noodles) to step up market share in the prepared dishes segment

What 7 hours of sleep can do to your body

What 7 hours of sleep can do to your body

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

It is important to give the body the rest it deserves, which will ultimately help to enhance memory, improve focus and develop the capacity for learning new information, says Chaitanya Ramalingegowda.

Be ready to fly low till COVID-19 is gone

Be ready to fly low till COVID-19 is gone

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Empty middle seat, no duty-free shopping to be new normal till WHO all-clear.

Maggi imported into Canada comes under scanner

Maggi imported into Canada comes under scanner

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

After being hit by a recall order in India, Maggi Noodles has come under the scanner of Health Canada as the product imported into the country is being investigated by Canadian Food Inspection Authority.

High blood pressure? Try the DASH diet!

High blood pressure? Try the DASH diet!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'

Why diabetics should eat fatty fish

Why diabetics should eat fatty fish

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Superfoods like low-carb veggies and fatty fish will help diabetics keep their sugar under check.

Mumbai airport readies for Cyclone Nisarga

Mumbai airport readies for Cyclone Nisarga

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

As part of the exercise, preventive checks at different airport functions have been carried out and the airport has ensured that diesel generator sets are in place to provide uninterrupted power supply, the MIAL said in a release.

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'They want us to win in every match, like in cricket.' 'It's so tough to play every tournament and win.'

Stopping a Third Wave

Stopping a Third Wave

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Unless public health is prioritised over swift re-opening, the chances are that a third wave will hit India sooner than we would like.

MapMyIndia plans to go public, raise Rs 1,200 crore

MapMyIndia plans to go public, raise Rs 1,200 crore

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

India's first home-grown mapping company MapMyIndia is looking to list in the public market by raising around Rs 1,200 crore at a Rs 6,000-crore valuation. Sources said the company is ready with its draft red herring prospectus documents and is likely to file as early as next week. While the money will be used for business expansion, it will also give MapMyIndia's early investors, including Qualcomm, PhonePe, and Japanese mapmaker Zenrin Co., a chance to exit. The Verma family, which founded the company, will continue to remain promoters.

Restaurant owner accused of killing customer with curry in UK

Restaurant owner accused of killing customer with curry in UK

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Mohammed Zaman denies manslaughter by gross negligence, perverting the course of justice and six food safety offences in relation to the death of Paul Wilson.

10 benefits of sleeping well

10 benefits of sleeping well

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

A deep peaceful sleep gives your heart and blood vessels a chance to rest and recover lowering your pulse and blood pressure.

India hits Nestle with $99 million lawsuit after noodle scare

India hits Nestle with $99 million lawsuit after noodle scare

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The government has filed a lawsuit against Swiss food firm Nestle's Indian unit, seeking Rs 640 crore ($99 million) in damages on behalf of consumers after the country's worst packaged food scare in a decade.

New farm laws will herald an era of market freedom: Economic Survey

New farm laws will herald an era of market freedom: Economic Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The government's annual Economic Survey on Friday strongly defended new farm laws, saying they herald a new era of market freedom which can go a long way in improving lives of small and marginal farmers in India. These legislations were designed "primarily" for the benefit of "small and marginal farmers", which constitute around 85 per cent of the total number of farmers and are the biggest sufferer of the "regressive" APMC-regulated market regime, the survey said. The pre-budget document defended the farm laws in the backdrop of long-running farmers' agitation at various borders of the national capital seeking repeal of these legislations expressing concern that they are pro-corporate and could weaken government regulated mandis, also called Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs).

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

'Let govt ensure MSP is a legal right just like MRP'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'Government is saying that I will not be responsible for ensuring you get MSP but traders and large corporate will be responsible. 'India now is the only country that is saying such things'

'We don't believe in Wickremesinghe'

'We don't believe in Wickremesinghe'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'If Ranil Wickremesinghe starts repressing and suppressing the protesters who represent the people, that will pose a danger for him to continue in office.'

'Modi wants farmers to work for corporates'

'Modi wants farmers to work for corporates'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'The policy is to consolidate farming into the hands of a few and to take away the food security of the country.' 'Once food is in the hands of 15 chosen corporate houses, you will get food, but at a price that they determine.'

Lok Sabha adjourned after passage of 2 bills amid uproar

Lok Sabha adjourned after passage of 2 bills amid uproar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Discussion on the two bills could not take place as Opposition members continued to stage protests demanding a discussion on the Pegasus snooping allegations and the farmers' demand of repealing the three new agri laws.

5 simple tips to improve your gut health

5 simple tips to improve your gut health

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

A diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals is very crucial in maintaining and boosting immunity.

MHA issues fresh guidelines on lockdown exemption

MHA issues fresh guidelines on lockdown exemption

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The guidelines listed several services including government and private offices that will be out of bounds during the period, while exempting establishments such as hospitals, ration shops, dairies, banks, insurance offices, and print and electronic media. Delivery of all essential goods including food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment through e-commerce has also been exempted from the purview of the lockdown.

Rains hit Konkan Railway services, 6000 passengers stranded in Maharashtra

Rains hit Konkan Railway services, 6000 passengers stranded in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Nearly 6,000 passengers were stranded as train services on the Konkan Railway route in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district were suspended on Thursday after a river overflowed following heavy rains, while incessant downpour badly hit road and rail traffic in several parts of the state, including around Mumbai, as authorities called in NDRF to help the administration in rescue efforts.

SC issues notice to Centre on new cattle slaughter rules

SC issues notice to Centre on new cattle slaughter rules

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The apex court fixed the matter for hearing on July 11.

Govt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusionGovt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusion

Govt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusionGovt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusion

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Nestle India had re-launched Maggi earlier this month with a mandate of being safe for consumption amid much fanfare

5 simple tips to stay healthy in a 9 to 5 job

5 simple tips to stay healthy in a 9 to 5 job

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Sit upright. Stretch every two hours. Avoid eating junk food between meals.

Maggi saga: Questions that tore through FSSAI's defence

Maggi saga: Questions that tore through FSSAI's defence

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

In many respects, the Nestle-FSSAI tussle is a test case for regulator-company relations in India. Maggi ban and the ensuing courtroom drama is a study in itself

Paswan weighs in: 5-star hotels cannot overcharge

Paswan weighs in: 5-star hotels cannot overcharge

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

"There are complaints and reports in social media and media about overcharging by some five-star hotels for items like bananas and eggs. This is a serious and unfortunate matter," Paswan told reporters in New Delhi.