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Sinkhole swallows Florida resort

Sinkhole swallows Florida resort

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The state of Florida, which is prone to sinkholes because of its porous limestone foundation.

Sanjay Gandhi's sugar mill hopes Maneka will revive its fortunes

Sanjay Gandhi's sugar mill hopes Maneka will revive its fortunes

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The business of volume can be a win or a loss for a sugar mill as India's sugar market is heavily controlled by the government.

England and Australia still back DRS, says ICC

England and Australia still back DRS, says ICC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

England and Australia still back the use of the Decision Review System (DRS) for the last two Tests of the Ashes series despite a string of controversies in the opening three games.

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Last year, Jet Airways and Air France-KLM signed an enhanced cooperation agreement' for the development of their operations between Europe and India

How SBI plans to retain its competitive edge

How SBI plans to retain its competitive edge

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The bank is also working on a three-year business plan, nearly coinciding with the time its new chairman Rajnish Kumar would be in the corner office.

With Blazo, Mahindra believes it has a winner in trucks segment

With Blazo, Mahindra believes it has a winner in trucks segment

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

A steady climb in volumes has helped the company double its market share in the segment to 5 per cent in the first six months of the financial year from the year-ago period and it has now set its sights on a 10 per cent share in the next two years.

The tragicomedy of Mumbai's LAST telegram

The tragicomedy of Mumbai's LAST telegram

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The last telegraphic message to be sent from Mumbai's Central Telegraph Office was not a personal message, neither was it a patriotic one.

CBI raids IRE officials' residences, offices

CBI raids IRE officials' residences, offices

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

The Central Bureau of Investigation has unearthed a scam in the purchase of uranium extraction filters worth Rs 50 lakh by some senior officials of the public sector Indian Rare Earths Ltd, the investigating agency officials said. The CBI, which conducted raids on the official and residential premises of the IRE officials -- two general managers, two deputy general managers and one manager -- at Kalmaserry in Kerala, has seized several incriminating documents.

Curtains down for 160-year old telegram service

Curtains down for 160-year old telegram service

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Smart phones, emails and SMS seem to have pushed the humble telegram service to a quiet corner.

Reports of closure of NCA are false: BCCI

Reports of closure of NCA are false: BCCI

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India rubbished a news report that it intended to close down the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore and convert it into a rehabilitation-cum-training centre.

Rolls-Royce to launch exclusive cars for India

Rolls-Royce to launch exclusive cars for India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The customised version could be of Phantom and Ghost series and will be available in limited numbers.

CA appoints Anderson to review integrity management

CA appoints Anderson to review integrity management

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Cricket Australia has appointed former AFL general manager football operations Adrian Anderson to review its integrity management.

Singapore Airlines may increase services to India

Singapore Airlines may increase services to India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Singapore Airlines will face intense competition from AirAsia, which will launch its India operations later this year and Tiger Airlines, in which it holds a stake.

After Delhi, Kempinski to go it alone in more cities

After Delhi, Kempinski to go it alone in more cities

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Kempinski has debuted in Delhi's Shahdara area with a 480-room property, which it claims is the highest room inventory for any single property in the capital.

Suresh Vaswani set to drive IBM's global tech services

Suresh Vaswani set to drive IBM's global tech services

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

It looks like IBM is betting on Vaswani to replicate the success he had with Dell

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'But the world would be much poorer without economics' contribution to understanding how societies function and without economists' suggestions as to how politicians might improve them. 'And economists themselves could do wonders by simply incorporating the country-specific factors in their econometric models rather than just applying them in toto," say Soumya Kanti Ghosh and Samir K Jha.

Kapil Dev's wax figure to grace Madame Tussauds Delhi

Kapil Dev's wax figure to grace Madame Tussauds Delhi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev's wax figure will be the latest addition at the Madame Tussauds Delhi as he is set to join other sports icons at the museum.

Mars Inc set to open first chocolate factory in India

Mars Inc set to open first chocolate factory in India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Mars Inc set to open first chocolate factory in India.

Boxing Day Test to stay in Melbourne Cricket Ground

Boxing Day Test to stay in Melbourne Cricket Ground

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The celebrated Boxing Day Test will remain in Melbourne, Cricket Australia said today, after a report that administrators could reshuffle fixtures.

Top 7 job-friendly courses for finance graduates

Top 7 job-friendly courses for finance graduates

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Financial programmes backed by institutions are highly focused and intensive in nature unlike a general management programmes, where the key aim is holistic development.

Afghan Board seeks BCCI support to develop cricket

Afghan Board seeks BCCI support to develop cricket

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) officials have sought support from the BCCI for development of the sport in their war-torn country.

Intel plans online TV service as PC chip sales wane

Intel plans online TV service as PC chip sales wane

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The move puts it in competition with Apple, Amazon and Google.

6 success tips for start-ups

6 success tips for start-ups

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Anupam Pahuja, General Manager for Technology at PayPal Asia-Pacific in Singapore tells us what makes a successful start-up different from an average one.

Cobrapost fallout: Indian Bank suspends employee

Cobrapost fallout: Indian Bank suspends employee

Rediff.com9 May 2013

State-owned Indian Bank on Thursday said it has suspended an official who is accused of wrong doings by an online portal in an expose.

Yes Bank: 'People will lose confidence in the system'

Yes Bank: 'People will lose confidence in the system'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'RBI was focusing on public sector banks perhaps thinking that private sector banks are managed efficiently while PSU banks are not.' 'Now, RBI has to focus on private sector banks too.'

World T20: Pakistan officers get visas for India visit

World T20: Pakistan officers get visas for India visit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Visas have been issued to two Pakistani officials to visit India for assessing the security arrangements for the national team ahead of World Twenty20. The Indian high commission on Sunday issued the visas according to a statement from the Pakistan interior ministry. "All arrangements are complete for the security team to leave for India on Monday," the ministry said in the statement. "Director FIA Usman Anwar and Col. Azam from the Ministry of Interior will leave from Pakistan while the third member will join them from the Pakistan high commission in New Delhi," the ministry said. Col Azam is also the general manager of security and anti-corruption unit in the Pakistan board. "The team will meet the Chief Minister Himachal Pradesh and the state police chief and will prepare a report which will be sent to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar," the statement added.

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Ganguly is one of the 11 members of the world cricket committee, chaired by Mike Brearley of MCC, which announced the new Laws of Cricket, to be incorporated in the ICC Playing Conditions.

Ad firms scour for talent in other sectors

Ad firms scour for talent in other sectors

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

It's normal to find advertising professionals turning into brand managers. But increasingly, the advertising community is seeing the reverse happening.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

BCCI backs Indian team to excel in Australia Tests

BCCI backs Indian team to excel in Australia Tests

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is backing the Indian cricket team to bounce back in the forthcoming Test series against Australia and make up for their poor showing against England.

Railways sends Rs 4 crore bill to Latur for 'water trains'

Railways sends Rs 4 crore bill to Latur for 'water trains'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

After nine trips by a 10-wagon water train, a 50-wagon water train carrying 25 lakh litre water was later pressed into service.

Another high-level exit at SpiceJet

Another high-level exit at SpiceJet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

His exit is yet another example of a churn in the company's senior management, which saw fresh appointments in finance, commercial and sales division.

Save more, invest wisely this financial year

Save more, invest wisely this financial year

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Steps like depositing the entire PPF amount before April 5 or preparing a household budget will ensure this financial year goes well.

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.

Uber objects to fare limits, higher permit fees

Uber objects to fare limits, higher permit fees

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Uber has received support from 118,000 riders to its online petition against some of the rules.

Football Extras: Dortmund to attempt the impossible against Tottenham

Football Extras: Dortmund to attempt the impossible against Tottenham

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Will Champions Trophy be Kumble's last assignment as India coach?

Will Champions Trophy be Kumble's last assignment as India coach?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Questions are also being raised as to whether Anil Kumble will be again taking part in the interview process despite his stupendous record, after what all has transpired in the past 72 hours.

It's BCCI vs COA again!

It's BCCI vs COA again!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

In what could be termed as an open confrontation, BCCI's acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary today, in a strongly-worded letter, refused to sign the appointment letter of the new General Manager (marketing), which was finalised by the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators.

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

NITI Aayog recommendations cite the need for greater industry-academia collaboration to meet skill demand

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Ganguly, only the second Indian captain to take charge as the BCCI chief, sounded a pleased man on his first day at his new office at the BCCI head office