News for 'inception'

Bollywood stars including Hrithik, Shahid set to rock IPL opening night

Bollywood stars including Hrithik, Shahid set to rock IPL opening night

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

The eighth edition of the Indian Premier League is set to open with stage-burning performances by megastars Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapoor.

Adani plans to merge SEZs

Adani plans to merge SEZs

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

For the first time since its inception in 2006, the Board of Approval on special economic zones in its next meeting in March will take up a proposal from a developer to merge these tax-free industrial enclaves for exports.

Kodela elected AP assembly Speaker

Kodela elected AP assembly Speaker

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Veteran legislator Kodela Sivaprasada Rao has been unanimously elected as the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh post bifurcation of the state.

Rugby World Cup: Ashley-Cooper hat-trick sends Australia into final

Rugby World Cup: Ashley-Cooper hat-trick sends Australia into final

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Winger Adam Ashley Cooper's hat-trick of tries sent Australia into a first World Cup final since 2003 after a 29-15 victory over Argentina on Sunday secured a showdown with holders New Zealand at Twickenham next weekend.

Iftar party brings top Kashmiri separatists together

Iftar party brings top Kashmiri separatists together

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Top Kashmiri separatist leaders on Saturday evening joined the iftar party hosted by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the hard-line separatist leader at his uptown residence.

Social networking sites hope for a better tomorrow

Social networking sites hope for a better tomorrow

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

It was a mixed year for social networking sites, which began the year with a bang. Social media sites like MySpace, BigAdda, Ibibo, Orkut and Facebook firmed up operations while sites like Yahoo Mash, popularly touted as competitor to Facebook, shut shop in September 2008 after a year of being launched.

Revealed: How BJP sealed the alliance deal with Shiv Sena

Revealed: How BJP sealed the alliance deal with Shiv Sena

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The Uddhav Thackeray-led party was told that the MNS and the NCP are not politically untouchables for the BJP

Lucknow's iconic Tunday Kababi opts for chicken and mutton

Lucknow's iconic Tunday Kababi opts for chicken and mutton

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The supply of buffalo meat has dried up due to ban on illegal slaughterhouses.

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Shaheen Bagh is no longer a mere ghetto of lower middle class Muslims.' 'Now, it is a metaphor for resistance, secularism and struggle,' notes Md. Zeeshan Ahmad.

Making Kiara, Aishwarya, Bhumi look SEXY!

Making Kiara, Aishwarya, Bhumi look SEXY!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Even if we do a really sexy picture, they (stars) trust me and my wife Manisha to pull out an absolutely amazing shot.' 'It should not cross that line and step into vulgarity.'

Meet Asian Games' first female MVP

Meet Asian Games' first female MVP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Rikako Ikee became the first female athlete to be named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at an Asian Games

Mumbai gets approval for second airport

Mumbai gets approval for second airport

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

The CIDCO has received the inception report from its consultant Louis Burger and are expecting the DPR from them within next four to five months and after that, we will be inviting global bids, said senior official from CIDCO. The cabinet approval allows CIDCO to call global bids for this Rs 10,000-crore (Rs 100 billion) project once they receive detailed project report.

China's Sunway TaihuLight is world's top supercomputer

China's Sunway TaihuLight is world's top supercomputer

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A new Chinese computer system that can make 93 quadrillions calculations per second has claimed the top spot on the list of the world's most powerful supercomputers.

Pharma overcharging: Rs 1,626 cr demanded

Pharma overcharging: Rs 1,626 cr demanded

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

"Since the inception of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority in August 1997, it has raised a total demand of Rs 1,626.51 crore till October 15 this year, for recovery towards overcharged amount in 585 cases," Minister of State in the Ministry for Chemical and Fertilisers B K Handique informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply. Under the provisions of Drug Price Control Order 1995, NPPA has been able to recover Rs 131.71 crore (Rs 1.31 billion).

So is the rice bucket challenge still on?

So is the rice bucket challenge still on?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The rice bucket challenge, over the last two months, has voluntarily been taken up by individuals and organisations.

Delay in bankruptcy cases of the Dirty Dozen cost lenders dear

Delay in bankruptcy cases of the Dirty Dozen cost lenders dear

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Around 241 companies were sent for liquidation under the IBC by various NCLT benches and in only 58 cases have the resolution plans been accepted

India substantially above board than China, says Trump Jr

India substantially above board than China, says Trump Jr

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

On a week long visit to push sales of the upcoming Trump Towers in the country, he said the "spirit" of doing business in India is much more aligned with the US way of doing business.

Is Bengal ready for Paribartan once again?

Is Bengal ready for Paribartan once again?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The idle talk at street corners, cafes and public places since May 23 is that the winds of change are blowing across Bengal.

Financial markets: Time for a reality check?

Financial markets: Time for a reality check?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Global liquidity has gone down a little. What seems to have tipped the balance is a sudden realisation in the markets that the rising cost of cash would hurt global growth. That, in turn, would impinge on the demand for commodities and high-yielding currencies, says Abheek Barua.

Ebola: Six 'high risk' passengers from WAfrica quarantined

Ebola: Six 'high risk' passengers from WAfrica quarantined

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Six people deemed "high risk" Ebola suspects were today admitted to a quarantine facility at Delhi airport, health ministry said on Monday.

Swaraj arrives in China for talks with Wang, SCO meet

Swaraj arrives in China for talks with Wang, SCO meet

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

However, there will be no bilateral meetings between Swaraj, Sitharaman with their Pakistani counterparts.

IDEAZ '08: The PAN IIT Business Idea Challenge

IDEAZ '08: The PAN IIT Business Idea Challenge

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

E-Cell IIT Bombay's 'The Pan IIT Business Ideas Challenge' where brains across all the IITs come together in a clash of ideas. It's about an idea for an enterprise at its inception. Ideas of products, services, innovations, changes that very possibly are the trends of tomorrow.

Firm part of PM's LS poll campaign under service tax scanner

Firm part of PM's LS poll campaign under service tax scanner

Rediff.com24 May 2016

A firm, which managed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hugely successful Lok Sabha campaign, has come under the scanner of revenue authorities for alleged service tax evasion.

Scientists hail ISRO for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch in time

Scientists hail ISRO for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch in time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Scientists also expressed the hope that any technical problem will be sorted out by ISRO, and the mission will be launched successfully.

SpiceJet CEO calls it quits

SpiceJet CEO calls it quits

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

His resignation comes at a time when the cash-strapped airline is looking at various ways to get in fresh investment. The airline will either look at a merger with Kingfisher Airlines, which is promoted by liquor baron Vijay Mallya, or a possible infusion from US distress fund Wilbur Ross, which is willing to pump in money.

Why these 200 Paytm staff are smiling all the way to the bank

Why these 200 Paytm staff are smiling all the way to the bank

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Paytm's secondary share sale gave an opportunity to its employees - both former and current - to liquidate their vested Esops and earn around Rs 500 crore in total.

All about Pune Univ's MCA programme

All about Pune Univ's MCA programme

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

A detailed overview of the MCA entrance procedure for Pune University.

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

SlicePay: The 'buy now, pay later' start-up for students

SlicePay: The 'buy now, pay later' start-up for students

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

With more and more youngsters preferring to shop online, the credit appetite has surged.

Analysis: The undercurrent favours Modi

Analysis: The undercurrent favours Modi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Modi, being the experienced and cunning election strategist, has written the role for himself and has trapped not only his party but has captured the minds of Congress leaders too.

Activist Trupti Desai offered to be part of Bigg Boss

Activist Trupti Desai offered to be part of Bigg Boss

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Desai said she would participate on the condition that a female voice-over will be roped in for the series.

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

GoAir readies ambitious plans to boost growth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The Wadia group-owned airline is building a new management team and putting in place strategies for efficient operations. Leading the change is Cornelis Vrieswijk, the airline's new chief executive officer.

2017 saw 105 companies launch their IPOs on the SME platform

2017 saw 105 companies launch their IPOs on the SME platform

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Close to three dozen companies will launch their IPOs over the next four-six months.

Coming soon: Cirque du Soleil's tribute to the circus

Coming soon: Cirque du Soleil's tribute to the circus

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

For the first time in its history, Cirque du Soleil is premiering a new show, Bazzar, outside Canada -- first in Mumbai and then Delhi.

India has all 'ingredients' to be in UNSC: Pranab

India has all 'ingredients' to be in UNSC: Pranab

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

"All over the world, changes have taken place. Therefore, in the functioning of the United Nations, in its structure and in its contents, it should reflect the contemporary realities," Pranab said.

Sasikala likely to be named AIADMK chief on Dec 29

Sasikala likely to be named AIADMK chief on Dec 29

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Partymen ignore the voices of dissent, Chinnamma set to be elected party chief unopposed.

CAT 2007: Prepare for the 'Surprise' factor

CAT 2007: Prepare for the 'Surprise' factor

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

A look at patterns from previous CATs. What type of questions are frequently asked? How has the exam format changed over the years? Read on

'Wicket full of runs' for India-Australia 2nd T20I in Guwahati

'Wicket full of runs' for India-Australia 2nd T20I in Guwahati

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The newly-constructed Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium in Barsapara looks like a batting belter, Australia's stand-in captain David Warner said ahead of the second T20 International against India, in Guwahati, on Tuesday.

Mahindra eyeing driverless tractors, calls it 'most fertile ground'

Mahindra eyeing driverless tractors, calls it 'most fertile ground'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Anand Mahindra says driverless tractors could change the future of food production.

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

A 'B-Summary' report is filed when the police do not find any evidence against the accused person to file a charge sheet and seek trial.