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Protests at Wankhede over foreign cheerleaders in the IPL

Protests at Wankhede over foreign cheerleaders in the IPL

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's head office in Mumbai was rocked by protests on Wednesday over the employment of foreign cheerleaders for the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Nestle India targets growth in other businesses after Maggi scare

Nestle India targets growth in other businesses after Maggi scare

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Nestle India Ltd will focus on growing its dairy, coffee and confectionary businesses, its new boss said

Cisco to hire 3,000 in next two years

Cisco to hire 3,000 in next two years

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Cisco's current headcount in India is 7,000.

Panasonic to focus on Indian car market

Panasonic to focus on Indian car market

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Consumer electronics major Panasonic on Monday announced the setting up of an internal division, Panasonic Automotive Systems India, to focus on the Indian automotive sector.

'The CBI has to be blamed'

'The CBI has to be blamed'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'In the CBI's history, a situation like this has never ever occurred.'

Volkswagen fitted emissions cheating software for Australia cars too

Volkswagen fitted emissions cheating software for Australia cars too

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Volkswagen fitted emissions cheating software for Australia cars too.

Tension between FinMin and RBI on the cards

Tension between FinMin and RBI on the cards

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The FM's proposal on new banks and a Financial Stability and Development Council could spark tension with RBI.

Why Nirav Modi reminds me of Nick Leeson

Why Nirav Modi reminds me of Nick Leeson

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Decades apart, but the drama linked to the two appears similar, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Reva to rope in franchises for production abroad

Reva to rope in franchises for production abroad

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Electric car manufacturer Reva is planning manufacturing facilities abroad under a franchise model to penetrate those markets.

Voda-Idea need to tackle challenges within to face Jio's threat

Voda-Idea need to tackle challenges within to face Jio's threat

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Evolving a common work ethic and culture will be critical so that the merged entity does not lose focus on the common enemy outside -- and instead becomes more obsessed with internal turf wars.

Bankers go into huddle to discuss PNB scam fallout

Bankers go into huddle to discuss PNB scam fallout

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The venue for Saturday's meeting was shifted at the last minute from the headquarters of the India Banks' Association in Cuffe Parade to avoid media glare.

MCX-SX to be rechristened Metropolitan Stock Exchange

MCX-SX to be rechristened Metropolitan Stock Exchange

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

MCX Stock Exchange on Tuesday said it has received approval from capital markets regulator.

Wockhardt won't sell Mumbai office building

Wockhardt won't sell Mumbai office building

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Earlier this week, the company postponed the announcement of its results for the year-ended December 31, 2008, as the statutory audit could not be completed because of restructuring of certain of its businesses and subsidiaries. In a major top management rejig, the company's chairman and managing director Habil Khorakiwala, stepped down as managing director.

Homebuyers turn to God for help in getting flats

Homebuyers turn to God for help in getting flats

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Thousands of homeowners across housing projects owned by Jaypee Infratech and the Amrapali Group are running out of options. Jaypee Infratech and Amrapali are among the 12 big corporate loan defaulters against which the RBI has ordered initiation of insolvency proceedings.

'Why should I be like Karan Johar?'

'Why should I be like Karan Johar?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'Will you take a Mercedes Benz or Rolex watches or fancy shoes to your grave?'

Sporting leaders back proposals to give more powers to WADA

Sporting leaders back proposals to give more powers to WADA

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) wants to give more power to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in the fight against drug-cheating by athletes, it said on Saturday.

UBI asks Mallya, Kingfisher directors to appear on July 9

UBI asks Mallya, Kingfisher directors to appear on July 9

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

United Bank of India has asked Vijay Mallya and three other directors of grounded Kingfisher Airlines to appear before a panel of the bank at the head office in Kolkata on July 9.

Jab we met: 'I have my parents to thank!'

Jab we met: 'I have my parents to thank!'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

We invited readers to share their love stories with us. Here are a few more responses!

M&M, Fiat defer launches on terror strike

M&M, Fiat defer launches on terror strike

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Slowdown in vehicle demand also behind decision.

Merkel in Mumbai

Merkel in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (centre) goes through Indian fabric made by self help groups at the head office of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in Mumbai on Wednesday. Merkel arrived in India for a visit expected to focus on security and trade issues, as Europe's largest economy aims to strengthen ties with the Asian giant.

Hackers release another batch of athlete data?

Hackers release another batch of athlete data?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday that another batch of athlete data has been leaked by the same Russian cyber espionage group that published confidential data earlier this week.

How IndiGo is fighting the menace of fog

How IndiGo is fighting the menace of fog

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

An integrated team of 200 staff crunches data to minimise disruption for 149 planes, but airport infrastructure poses a challenge

Govt may hand over Saytam probe to SFIO soon

Govt may hand over Saytam probe to SFIO soon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The Registrar of Companies in Hyderabad, where the head office of the crisis-ridden company is located, will be a part of the SFIO team to probe the case, sources added. Earlier on Friday, the ministry dispatched the SFIO team consisting advisers and inspectors to Hyderabad to assist RoC in the Satyam probe.

Court allows Pachauri to travel to Japan, China for global meet

Court allows Pachauri to travel to Japan, China for global meet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pachauri is scheduled to speak in China from August 22-28.Thereafter, he is scheduled to attend a meeting in Tokyo.

Selection of squad for Aus tour postponed; Binny replaces Aaron for SL ODIs

Selection of squad for Aus tour postponed; Binny replaces Aaron for SL ODIs

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The selection meeting to pick the Indian team for the Test series in Australia next month has been postponed, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Tuesday.

Woolworths to cut 450 jobs amid buyer hunt: Report

Woolworths to cut 450 jobs amid buyer hunt: Report

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

"About 450 head office and support staff are being made redundant by Woolworths as the turmoil surrounding the stricken retail chain's future continues," the Guardian website said. Deloitte, which has been appointed as the administrator for the collapsed retail chain said that the job cuts would be in Woolworths' Central London and Rochdale offices and not in the 815 stores of Entertainment UK, its DVD and CD distribution business, The Times said.

Indian corporate bond mart underdeveloped: ADB

Indian corporate bond mart underdeveloped: ADB

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The observations are a part of the recently released edition of Asia Bond Monitor, a semiannual publication, which includes a theme chapter on Indian bond market. Lee said that securitization has a long history in India but the development has been slow and limted to a few asset types.

ED seeks Interpol red-corner notice against Mallya

ED seeks Interpol red-corner notice against Mallya

Rediff.com9 May 2016

An official request has been made to the CBI to get a notice issued through its Interpol wing

PE funds return to the table as UB Towers sale talks resume

PE funds return to the table as UB Towers sale talks resume

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

UB Holdings facing a slew of legal cases over its exposure to the loans of now-grounded Kingfisher Airlines and increasing pressure from a consortium of lenders, may be forced to seriously go ahead with the transaction this time.

Mallya meets Goel; merger on anvil?

Mallya meets Goel; merger on anvil?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Kingfisher chief Vijay Mallya walked into the corporate head office of Jet at S M Centre in Andheri to discuss the issues of common interest with Naresh Goyal, as both the airlines are losing an estimated up to Rs 20 crore a day.

Obama, Mayawati and the people around me...

Obama, Mayawati and the people around me...

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Joe Biden, who's been in politics for 36 years, had a net worth of less then $150,000 (about 66 lakhs). On hearing this my driver said, well an Indian politician would have made at least Rs 1000 crores in that time.

Grandson of 'Phantom of Bombay House' steps in at Shapoorji Pallonji group

Grandson of 'Phantom of Bombay House' steps in at Shapoorji Pallonji group

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Pallon has already joined the boards of some of the unlisted companies such as Afcons

Canon eyes Rs 1,000 cr turnover in India

Canon eyes Rs 1,000 cr turnover in India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Japanese digital imaging company Canon plans to expand its research and development base in India to serve global market besides, targeting a turnover of Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) by 2009 in the country.Canon India, which has a software development centre in Noida with 40 staffers and about 150 people on contract basis, is now looking at taking bigger projects from its parent company and increasing headcount in the coming years.

'Made in China' Alibaba to enter India

'Made in China' Alibaba to enter India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The largest e-commerce entity of China is setting up its first India office -- an indication that it intends to capture a pie of the growing e-commerce market here. Raghavendra Kamath & Alnoor Peermohamed report.

How Team India's next coach will be selected

How Team India's next coach will be selected

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke explains the process of zeroing in on the preferred candidate from the 57 applications received for the job of India coach.

How IndiGo is coping with the Delhi fog problem

How IndiGo is coping with the Delhi fog problem

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Country's largest airline has set up a centralised unit to minimise disruptions.

Vodafone to axe 450 staff from UK unit

Vodafone to axe 450 staff from UK unit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Vodafone, which is led by India-origin CEO Arun Sarin, plans to hire 330 retail staff for its stores to sell "data services such as music products and mobile broadband". "A further 130 people will be taken on in sales roles in its enterprise business and 30 in its online sales and customer service division," the report stated.

Uber driver harasses Delhi woman, throws her out of cab

Uber driver harasses Delhi woman, throws her out of cab

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The victim of the harassment wrote a Facebook post narrating her ordeal, which has since gone viral.

NIA continues searches at Zakir Naik's offices

NIA continues searches at Zakir Naik's offices

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

The National Investigation Agency carried out searches at the premises of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, his NGO and a few associates for the third consecutive day on Monday, even as it blocked the website of outlawed Islamic Research Foundation founded by him.

Death of the classical music industry

Death of the classical music industry

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The Indian classical music industry is stuck in a rut, and topmost on everybody's blame list is the record label.