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Jindal Steel's Rs 80,000 cr Odisha projects in limbo

Jindal Steel's Rs 80,000 cr Odisha projects in limbo

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

JSPL is under CBI lens for giving wrong information about its land, water supply and previous allocations to get coal block in Jan 2008.

How some SC judgements changed the game for corporate India

How some SC judgements changed the game for corporate India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The 1995 judgment in the Union of India vs Cricket Association of Bengal case emphasised that free speech is essential for a successful democracy and citizens must have a plurality of views and a range of opinions on all public issues, says M J Antony.

10 Most Relevant Job Skills For 2023

10 Most Relevant Job Skills For 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Siva Prasad Nanduri, chief business officer, TeamLease Digital, outlines the skills that will help you get a job in 2023.

India Inc's Q4 net profit takes a 22% hit

India Inc's Q4 net profit takes a 22% hit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

While margins contracted by 30 basis points on y-o-y basis, they fell a sharper 120 basis points on a sequential basis to 16.8 per cent. Profitability was impacted adversely due to subdued demand, tepid realisations in commodity sectors, and negative operating leverage.

'A tribal President will be a great showpiece internationally'

'A tribal President will be a great showpiece internationally'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'But will there be matching action as far as tribals are concerned on the ground?'

Adani coal project not on agenda of Australia visit: Jaitley

Adani coal project not on agenda of Australia visit: Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Adani CEO Jeyakumar Janakraj said the Adani issue was not on the agenda of Jaitley's visit.

When companies override the regulators

When companies override the regulators

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Companies think they are too big to bow before regulators.

OilMin to move Cabinet note to allow RIL retain 3 gas discoveries

OilMin to move Cabinet note to allow RIL retain 3 gas discoveries

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

To proceed with a Cabinet proposal to grant the relaxations to RIL, the Election Commission's approval will be sought.

The real reason behind RIL-ONGC dispute

The real reason behind RIL-ONGC dispute

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Dispute resolution provisions in the production sharing contract remained unimplemented, while the regulator faltered, points out Jyoti Mukul.

No scam in coal block allocation: Tata Steel MD

No scam in coal block allocation: Tata Steel MD

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

The CAG report had alleged the government had passed on financial gains of Rs 1.86 lakh crore to private companies by not auctioning the coal blocks.

Senior IAS officer arrested in bribery case in Rajasthan

Senior IAS officer arrested in bribery case in Rajasthan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Senior Indian Administrative Services officer Ashok Singhvi, who is the Principal Secretary (Mines) in Rajasthan, was arrested in the wee hours of Thursday by the state Anti Corruption Bureau in the eighth arrest in a bribery case involving clearance for reopening of six closed mines of a miner.

Weighing India's progress amid economic uncertainties

Weighing India's progress amid economic uncertainties

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Examples of coordinated initiatives.

Jharkhand needs the STATE, not Soren

Jharkhand needs the STATE, not Soren

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Maoist-infested state needs a visionary leader and Hemant Soren is definitely not one, opines Aditi Phadnis

How Manmohan Singh became 'conspirator number 3' in coal scam

How Manmohan Singh became 'conspirator number 3' in coal scam

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

A change in recommendation in favour of Birla did certainly happen but the question is whether it was a bona fide decision. Jyoti Mukul reports

'Unless someone is to be hanged, evicted': CJI Ranjan Gogoi on urgent hearings

'Unless someone is to be hanged, evicted': CJI Ranjan Gogoi on urgent hearings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

"We will work out the parameters then we will see as to how mentioning will be done," he said.

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.

Sharp tax cuts on gold among steps mooted by NITI panel

Sharp tax cuts on gold among steps mooted by NITI panel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

While the government has not made the report public, sources said the panel had recommended a sharp cut in all taxes on the gold business, including import duty and goods and services tax which amounts to over 13%.

Nirav Modi has been dethroned!

Nirav Modi has been dethroned!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

If there were an Olympics for bank frauds in India, Rishi Agarwal, founder and former chairman of ABG Shipyard Ltd, a nephew of the Ruia brothers of the Essar group, would bag the gold, pushing Nirav Modi to his right, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Ambitious plans in India? Good luck to Foxconn's Terry Gou

Ambitious plans in India? Good luck to Foxconn's Terry Gou

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

The trouble is largest FDI projects in India have had a tragic history.

Modi govt selling India's 'crown jewels': Rahul on NMP

Modi govt selling India's 'crown jewels': Rahul on NMP

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Gandhi said that the BJP government has clearly mishandled the economy that was built by the United Progressive Alliance government, and is now resorting to selling the country's assets as a "last resort" to generate some money.

Odisha: Of unkept promises and chasing big-ticket investments

Odisha: Of unkept promises and chasing big-ticket investments

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A large chunk of the Rs 8.8 lakh crore of investments the Patnaik government had attracted is in uncertain territory.

Naidu to dedicate 'rebirth' to people

Naidu to dedicate 'rebirth' to people

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Naidu said, 'I will dedicate my rebirth to the people who prayed for me and wished my speedy recovery.'

Oil Min to move Cabinet to allow RIL to retain gas finds

Oil Min to move Cabinet to allow RIL to retain gas finds

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The Oil Ministry is seeking Cabinet nod to allow Reliance Industries to retain three gas discoveries worth $1.45 billion in the eastern offshore KG-D6 block even after expiry of timelines.

Posco prefers India to Brazil

Posco prefers India to Brazil

Rediff.com16 Oct 2004

Modi-Xi throw Afghanistan a railway life line, but is it ready?

Modi-Xi throw Afghanistan a railway life line, but is it ready?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Beyond the barbed wire and watchtowers, though, lies a story that casts more than a little doubt on whether this dream will ever be realised. Praveen Swami reports.

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ahead of the assembly elections next year, the BJP has been wallowing in a welter of ideas that has resurrected the debate on populism versus pragmatism, as it has to pander to two important but incompatible constituencies, of the freebie consuming masses and Bengaluru's heavy hitters craving for even roads, pristine lakes and unbroken power supply, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Coalgate verdict: A chance to clean up the mess

Coalgate verdict: A chance to clean up the mess

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

It is hoped that the decision of India's apex court will send a signal to politicians and their cronies from the world of business that the rule of the law does eventually prevail, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Minister wants to strike a balance between workers and industry

Minister wants to strike a balance between workers and industry

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

It's a middle path for labour reforms.

Chouhan to set up 'happiness ministry' to ensure 'smile on every face'

Chouhan to set up 'happiness ministry' to ensure 'smile on every face'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Chouhan had earlier announced constitution of 'happiness ministry' on the lines of Bhutan, the only country to have the gross national happiness index.

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Unlike RIL, the Adani group has not yet brought in any big stakeholders to refinance debt or expand.

Clinton 'confident' over new FBI email probe

Clinton 'confident' over new FBI email probe

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

During a rare press conference, Clinton said that it is incumbent on the FBI to clarify the issue.

Tax shortfall: Finmin asks banks to deposit March TDS by month end

Tax shortfall: Finmin asks banks to deposit March TDS by month end

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Tax shortfall: Finmin asks banks to deposit March TDS by month end.

Why India's coal policy needs a makeover

Why India's coal policy needs a makeover

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Realistically, coal will be the major fuel for electricity generation in India, as in America, for a long time.

'With failure, you learn a lot of things'

'With failure, you learn a lot of things'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'Nothing will fall into anybody's lap for free.' 'There is a lot of competition out there, there are a lot of people to take your place.' 'It's never easy.'

Watch: Aditya Narayan sing!

Watch: Aditya Narayan sing!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'If anybody wants me to act in their film for free, just make me sing all the songs!' 'I don't even care about the script.'

Coalgate and India's crony capitalism

Coalgate and India's crony capitalism

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court judgement will hopefully ensure that those in power and authority will hesitate before allotting precious natural resources that belong to each and every citizen of the country in an arbitrary and corrupt manner, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Taj Mansingh in its new avatar will start operation from 2020

Taj Mansingh in its new avatar will start operation from 2020

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Bidders have to deposit a security fee of Rs 25 crore as well as minimum guarantee fee.

Sensex, Nifty end at record highs; banks, capital goods rally

Sensex, Nifty end at record highs; banks, capital goods rally

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

In the broader market, BSE midcap and BSE smallcap indices underperformed the larger counterparts and ended flat with a negative bias.

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

'A Communist's mother does not live on charity'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'Our only child. A Communist.' 'There was an encounter by the police inside this room, five years ago. He was shot in one arm, but managed to escape.' 'Missing since then. May Jesus keep him alive.' A revealing excerpt from Asim Mukhopadhyay's Half Man: A Novel On The Naxal Movement.