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The woman who nailed the idol thief

The woman who nailed the idol thief

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The startling story of how a bitter ex-girlfriend helped capture artifacts raider Subhash Kapoor.

RBI will keep PSBs under strict watch

RBI will keep PSBs under strict watch

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

RBI says haste in easing norms for banks harmful to economy.

How cross-border listings will help India

How cross-border listings will help India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Such listings will help internationalise our currency, give us economic heft, compel best in class regulations and further develop the professional-services ecosystem., says Amit Tandon.

The little known story about Shakuntala Railway

The little known story about Shakuntala Railway

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

A historic railway service flounders for an inflexible privatisation policy.

Burger King eyes highway pitstops as path to growth

Burger King eyes highway pitstops as path to growth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The company plans to collaborate with stopover management consolidators, who will participate in the bids to develop food courts and rest areas along the highways. Such stopovers will house multiple restaurant brands, reports Avishek Rakshit.

Hexa is a heavy car and is loaded with safety equipment

Hexa is a heavy car and is loaded with safety equipment

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The Tata Hexa is a very important product for the Indian passenger car maker as it marks the resurrected era of Tata Motors after the blasphemous 2000's Indica era.

BCCI to clarify stand with Sahara over IPL rules

BCCI to clarify stand with Sahara over IPL rules

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

The BCCI made it clear that rules would not be bent for any IPL franchise but it would still reach out to aggrieved sponsors and Pune Warriors owners Sahara India 'as soon as practicable to clarify its intentions.'

Unveiled! Mahindra's sporty XUV Aero

Unveiled! Mahindra's sporty XUV Aero

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Mahindra has unveiled a new design study concept at the Auto Expo 2016.

Rush to transfer assets to trust may cost HNIs dear

Rush to transfer assets to trust may cost HNIs dear

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

HNIs are scrambling to do so, as they fear government might introduce inheritance tax. This haste could cost them dear, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so beloved of adventure enthusiasts, the urban crowd as well as the countryside, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com traces the vehicle's journey through the decades.

Premji gives half his stake in Wipro for charity

Premji gives half his stake in Wipro for charity

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

IT czar Azim Premji has given away almost half of his stakeholding in Wipro, India's third largest exporter of software services, to philanthropy.

Speakasia: What's the controversy all about?

Speakasia: What's the controversy all about?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

1.9 million Indians have invested in Speakasia.

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'It was Parrikar's sharp insights into finance and international systems that stood out when India --at his suggestion -- decided to procure the Rafale combat jets from France.'

Adjudicatory task of unique dimension: SC on Ayodhya

Adjudicatory task of unique dimension: SC on Ayodhya

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court, which delivered a historic unanimous judgment putting the curtains down on the vexatious legal battle that has torn the social fabric of the nation, said citizens of all faiths, beliefs and creeds 'seeking divine provenance' are both subject to law and equal before law under the Indian Constitution.

Why reduce the bank CEO to a titular head!

Why reduce the bank CEO to a titular head!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The CEO will neither be able to guide the senior team in operational matters nor decide on their appointment, compensation or removal.' 'Yet, the CEO is responsible for the profit and loss of the bank!' 'Why would the senior executives listen to him?' 'Which self-respecting professional would want to be a CEO with these constraints?' asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Bharat Benz use data to up its service quotient

Bharat Benz use data to up its service quotient

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

New age diagnostic tools come in handy for BharatBenz to predict repair needs and breakdown in advance.

Oil cos will roll back price hike if govt gives a directive

Oil cos will roll back price hike if govt gives a directive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Facing all-round criticism for a steep hike of Rs 1.80 a litre in petrol price, state-owned oil companies on Friday said they will roll back the increase in rate if the government gives a directive to that effect.

Mukesh Ambani's family in alleged black money net

Mukesh Ambani's family in alleged black money net

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The queries, sent in November, were mainly about Capital Investment Trust, which the I-T department said, was used for the purpose of transferring foreign funds comprising global depository receipts (GDRs) of the value of $400 million to two Indian entities - Reliance Utilities & Power (RUPL) and Reliance Port & Terminal (RPTL), owned by the Ambani family. A show-cause notice issued on March 29 to Ambani's wife Nita, and their three children.

Promoter families rule the roost in India Inc

Promoter families rule the roost in India Inc

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

In peace and at war, firms remain tethered to promoter families in a uniquely Indian way.

NRIs seek Rajya Sabha seats, voting rights

NRIs seek Rajya Sabha seats, voting rights

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

An international convention of people of Indian-origin in the US has demanded voting rights for Indian citizens living outside India and Rajya Sabha seats for Non-Resident Indians.

Vodafone begins arbitration against India in tax dispute

Vodafone begins arbitration against India in tax dispute

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The British mobile phone operator was widely expected to go for an international arbitration after its talks with the Indian government failed to find a solution last year.

BCCI allows Kochi to participate in IPL 4

BCCI allows Kochi to participate in IPL 4

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday allowed the squabbling Kochi franchisee to participate in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, ending the suspense over the fate of team.

Nations with the largest gold reserves: India at 11

Nations with the largest gold reserves: India at 11

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

India owns over 18,000 tonnes of above ground gold stocks worth approximately $800 billion and representing at least 11 per cent of global stock, according to estimates of World Gold Council.

What provoked the Chinese in Ladakh

What provoked the Chinese in Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

We should have anticipated it on August 5 last year, when we made the big changes in J&K. Amit Shah left nothing to chance when he told Parliament that 'we will bring back Aksai Chin even at the cost of our lives'. 'Then, there were the new maps, objections to the CPEC going through Indian territory, the weather reports.' A broad territorial status quo had existed in Ladakh-Aksai Chin since 1962. India made its intention to change this public, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Two adrift but Nadal not chasing Federer's 20 slams

Two adrift but Nadal not chasing Federer's 20 slams

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'You can't be frustrated all the time because the neighbour has a bigger house than you, or a bigger TV or better garden. That's not the way that I see the life, you know'

IPL Governing Council to meet on Jan 5

IPL Governing Council to meet on Jan 5

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

The Indian Premier League's Governing Council will meet in Mumbai on January 5 to discuss details of the player auctions, on January 8-9 in Bangalore.

Govt extended 'light hand-holding' to SpiceJet: Aviation Min

Govt extended 'light hand-holding' to SpiceJet: Aviation Min

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The airline had reported a net loss of Rs 321.5 crore or Rs 3.21 billion in the same period a year ago.

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

A Russian fund submitted its interest to the resolution professional on February 14 and also hired a consultancy firm to help them with the bidding process.

Anand Mahindra: 'I'm not vanishing!'

Anand Mahindra: 'I'm not vanishing!'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'Family businesses have to put competent people in charge who believe they can get to the top.'
'If you don't remove the glass ceiling, you won't get the best talent.'

S&P launches 10 stock India index

S&P launches 10 stock India index

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

The 'S&P India 10 index' is designed to address this accessibility challenge. It offers investors liquidity and investability, and can also serve as a basis upon which to create investment products," Vice President of Portfolio Services for S&P Steven Goldin said.

Decision on IPL Kochi's fate likely on Wednesday

Decision on IPL Kochi's fate likely on Wednesday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Amidst indications that the investors group of the Kochi IPL team is not too keen in running the franchisee, the IPL Governing Council is likely to take a call on scrapping the team during its meeting at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Rs 50K to 20 crores: 5 govt friendly funding schemes for women

Rs 50K to 20 crores: 5 govt friendly funding schemes for women

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Did you know that women can avail for a loan of upto Rs 20 crores to set up a manufacturing business?

Australia readies Big Bash T20 league to rival IPL

Australia readies Big Bash T20 league to rival IPL

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Cricket Australia (CA) approved an IPL-style league on Friday but conceded the eight-team event would not be able to rival the financial gloss of the Indian Twenty20 tournament.

Chinese makers make up for shortfall at Auto Expo

Chinese makers make up for shortfall at Auto Expo

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The number of participating automakers has fallen from 50 in 2018 to 30 this year. The count of exhibitors, including technology companies, has come down from 119 to 112. And showstopper luxury and supercar brands, including Toyota, Jeep, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Volvo will be missing. Similarly, the commercial vehicle makers also gave the show a miss -- a prolonged economic slowdown has dented their fortunes and near chances of any recovery.

Pvt sector steers India's growth in 21st century

Pvt sector steers India's growth in 21st century

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

India needs more public investment, to sustain upwards of 9 per cent national income growth and also to fuel private sector dynamism.

Govt to decide on Cairn deal by Dec

Govt to decide on Cairn deal by Dec

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

The $9.6-billion deal is contingent upon government nod as the deal involves change of ownership of strategic assets like the giant Rajasthan oilfields.

The man behind NRC sports a smile and stays away from the media

The man behind NRC sports a smile and stays away from the media

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Drawing on his technological expertise, Hajela, who has a BTech degree in Electronics from IIT, Delhi, introduced an innovative mechanism for collecting and collating data of the family tree of every resident of Assam.

India Inc welcomes launch of Bharatiya Mahila Bank

India Inc welcomes launch of Bharatiya Mahila Bank

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Welcoming the launch of the Bharatiya Mahila Bank, India Inc on Wednesday said the initiative will propel women's financial inclusion, encourage female entrepreneurs and empower women in the country.

Another family feud comes to the fore, this time at Finolex

Another family feud comes to the fore, this time at Finolex

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

At the immediate heart of the dispute is an inheritance that involves Rs 1,500 crore of shares that were bequeathed on a gift deed on a Rs 500 non-judicial stamp paper.

Govt mulls relaxation in indirect FDI norms

Govt mulls relaxation in indirect FDI norms

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Move to impact joint ventures in telecom, insurance, broadcasting.