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Dream debut for Bharat Coking Coal; shares skyrocket nearly 77% at close

Dream debut for Bharat Coking Coal; shares skyrocket nearly 77% at close

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Shares of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd on Monday made a bumper stock market debut and ended with a premium of nearly 77 per cent, commanding a market valuation of Rs 18,935 crore. The stock was listed at Rs 45.21, a steep premium of 96.56 per cent from the issue price of Rs 23 on the BSE.

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and preserved local food traditions.

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.

Jh'khand principal sends 80 schoolgirls home without shirts for writing on them

Jh'khand principal sends 80 schoolgirls home without shirts for writing on them

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The incident took place in a prestigious school in Digwadih under Jorapokhar police station area on Friday, Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Madhvi Mishra said.

Recipe: Zelda's Mushroom-Stuffed Ravioli

Recipe: Zelda's Mushroom-Stuffed Ravioli

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Making ravioli is slightly more time-consuming than rustling up pasta, but the results are unbeatable, taste-wise.

Tata Steel to bid for iron ore mines ahead of expiry of leases in 2030

Tata Steel to bid for iron ore mines ahead of expiry of leases in 2030

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Tata Steel has built an iron ore chest of nearly 600 million tonnes (mt) and will look for more as it prepares for life beyond 2030 when its legacy captive mines come up for auction. The lease for four of its existing iron ore mines -- Joda East, Noamundi, Katamati, and Khondbond -- that feed the domestic operation with low-cost iron ore is going to expire in 2030, following changes in mining regulations. The year will also coincide with Tata Steel's ambitious target of doubling steelmaking capacity in India to 40 mt, increasing the need for iron ore. The company is pushing the pedal to ensure that it has enough resources to meet enhanced needs.

When Stalin Met Thala...

When Stalin Met Thala...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend.

Rescue ops at Dhanbad mine called off, toll reaches 5

Rescue ops at Dhanbad mine called off, toll reaches 5

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

After extricating five bodies from an abandoned coal mine in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, government authorities and the Eastern Coalfields limited Wednesday called off the rescue operation, while locals and leaders of political parties claimed more people were still trapped under the debris.

Coal blocks ruling: Jindal Steel, Hindalco among worst hit

Coal blocks ruling: Jindal Steel, Hindalco among worst hit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Almost all major metal and mining firms would be affected by the Supreme Court ruling canceling 214 coal blocks, but Naveen Jindal's JSPL and Aditya Birla Group's Hindalco would be among the worst hit, analysts said.

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Yes, India needs desperate measures to kick-start growth. But selling off its lungs to the highest bidder to hack away cannot be the way out, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

62.54% voter turnout in 4th phase of Jharkhand polls

62.54% voter turnout in 4th phase of Jharkhand polls

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Of the total 81 seats, elections to 50 seats concluded in the first three phases held between November 30 and December 12. The fifth and final phase of polling to 16 seats will be held on December 20 and votes will be counted on December 23.

All miners inside Dhanbad mine dead

All miners inside Dhanbad mine dead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2006

The bodies of 43 of the 50 miners killed in an explosion inside a coal mine in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district have been brought to the surface.

Opposition has gone bankrupt on issues: PM Modi

Opposition has gone bankrupt on issues: PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that there is a bankruptcy of issues among opposition parties, as they have nothing to say against his government.

Jharkhand records high turnout of 61 per cent in 4th phase of polls

Jharkhand records high turnout of 61 per cent in 4th phase of polls

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Polling in 15 constituencies of the state on Sunday ended with 61.08 per cent electorate exercising their franchise in the penultimate phase of the assembly elections in Jharkhand as the day passed off peacefully.

Why Indian economy is less susceptible to external shocks

Why Indian economy is less susceptible to external shocks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The value of oil imports decreased by 37.5%.

Why Jaitley's fiscal deficit math is turning more difficult

Why Jaitley's fiscal deficit math is turning more difficult

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

On the revenue front, the finance ministry was expecting higher proceeds from non-tax revenue.

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Opposition members charged the Governor with "unconstitutional" conduct after the Gauhati high court put on hold all his decision including move to advance the winter session of the assembly by a month.

When cronies plunder scarce resources

When cronies plunder scarce resources

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Crony capitalism will of course generate investment and ensure profit for private capital, but it won't give employment or income to the people. If you can make money by selling coal or speculating in land, why produce electricity, why invest in research and development, why even set up factories, asks Praful Bidwai.

'Why are politicians handing over our forests to corporate houses?'

'Why are politicians handing over our forests to corporate houses?'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Almost every home in this area has a slogan 'Jal, Jangal, Jameen' painted outside. Rashme Sehgal reports for Rediff.com on the four-year battle to save the Mahan forest in Madhya Pradesh.