News for 'mitra'

Ban PIA flights at Mumbai airport: Protestors

Ban PIA flights at Mumbai airport: Protestors

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The residents of Sahar Village along with the members of Mitra Mandal, a non-governmental organisation, staged a protest against the recent terror strike at the Chhattrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai on Monday.The protestors urged the airport authorities to ban all aircraft of the Pakistan International Airlines from taking off or landing at the airport. It also urged airport workers to refuse to undertake any work of PIA flights.

How 2 Mumbai banks coped with the note ban

How 2 Mumbai banks coped with the note ban

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'It is human nature to get angry and annoyed when you are inconvenienced.' 'But we were able to enroll a few of our customers as 'bank mitras', who with my staff made sure that the queues were orderly and coupons were given to all the customers who wanted to withdraw or deposit money.'

How HUL and P&G are shaping their India strategy

How HUL and P&G are shaping their India strategy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

While Unilever has been aggressive, both organically and inorganically in the country, P&G's approach has been about achieving 'balanced growth' in terms of top line and bottom line.

India doesn't want 'just doodh' any more...

India doesn't want 'just doodh' any more...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Between September 2017 and August 2018, close to 15% of all flavoured milk launches in India were in the chocolate category, reports Nitin Kumar.

How to mould great 'intrapreneurs'

How to mould great 'intrapreneurs'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

"The opportunity to work with our customers to make an impact and change India through technology is very real. Technology can play a major role to impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people in our country and beyond," says Dr Mitra.

NTPC stake sale: Govt to get Rs 8,100 cr

NTPC stake sale: Govt to get Rs 8,100 cr

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

The government on Friday said it is expecting to raise about Rs 8,100 crore (Rs 81 billion) from the five per cent stake sale in power PSU NTPC through a Follow-on Public Offer (FPO).

Second autopsy on Rizwan cop's body

Second autopsy on Rizwan cop's body

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

A fresh post-morterm has been ordered by the district authorities on the body of Arindam Manna, the investigating officer in Rizwanur Rehman's death case, after Manna's family complained that the first autopsy was carried out in a hurry.

Highlights of the Railway Budget

Highlights of the Railway Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday presented the Railway Budget.

States find sugar cess bitter at GST council meet

States find sugar cess bitter at GST council meet

Rediff.com5 May 2018

As cess levied under GST isn't shared by states, most states oppose it on the ground that it would set a wrong precedent and distort the GST structure.

I'll get married in jeans and T-shirt: Rimii Sen

I'll get married in jeans and T-shirt: Rimii Sen

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Rimii Sen sizzled the ramp in a traditional Rajasthan Sari for designer Anita Dongre's colection 'Timeless' on Day-5 of the Kolkata Fashion Week.

Mandira ups the oomph at Kolkata FW

Mandira ups the oomph at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The actress-TV host walks for Satya Paul's 'Resham and Zari' collection at day 4 of the fashion week.

John and Bipasha are hot: Neil Nitin Mukesh

John and Bipasha are hot: Neil Nitin Mukesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh set the ramp on fire in a black-gold short jacket sherwani for designer Narendra Kumar on Day 5 of the Kolkata Fashion Week.

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

If you don't approve, don't look: Neetu Chandra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The Garam Masala girl gets candid at Kolkata FW.

Minissha Lamba dazzles at Kolkata FW

Minissha Lamba dazzles at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The actors sashays down the ramp in a Monapali creation.

Saris are sexy: Nandana Sen

Saris are sexy: Nandana Sen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The gorgeous actor walked the ramp for the Weaves collection on Day 3 of Kolkata Fashion Week II.

I don't believe in Size Zero: Sameera Reddy

I don't believe in Size Zero: Sameera Reddy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Actor Sameera Reddy sizzled in a red-and-pink Neeta Lulla ensemble at Day 3 of KFW.

Riya Sen goes glam at Kolkata FW

Riya Sen goes glam at Kolkata FW

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Actress Riya Sen was the showstopper on Day Two of Kolkata Fashion Week II for designers Kaushik and Pallob and for Abhishek Vyas. Here is what she told Sreya Basu about her ramp-walking experience and sense of style.

Sehwag heats up the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week

Sehwag heats up the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag walks the ramp for ace designer Rocky S on Day 1.

India Inc hails new Satyam directors

India Inc hails new Satyam directors

Rediff.com11 Jan 2009

Welcoming the government's move to name new members on Satyam's board, industry on Sunday exuded confidence that the new directors would help shape the future of the scam-hit company and restore the global investors' confidence in India Inc.

States urge Centre to run special trains for migrants

States urge Centre to run special trains for migrants

Rediff.com1 May 2020

As the Centre's decision ahead of the end of the 40-day lockdown brought cheers to lakhs of migrant workers across the country, quarantine centres and shelter homes were also being readied for the returning migrants with Uttar Pradesh alone preparing to receive an estimated 10 lakh people.

Stimulus package: Muted response from India Inc

Stimulus package: Muted response from India Inc

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

"The package addresses a wide range and should hopefully give boost to the slowing economy," said Amit Mitra, secretary general, FICCI. The chamber expected the government to review the impact of these measures and fine tune policies on a continuous basis. "We further hope that these measures would be followed by a series of measures as we go along and as the situation demands."

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Dalimia Bharat group, under the memorandum of understanding, would maintain the monument and build basic infrastructure around it and has committed a sum of Rs 25 crore for the purpose over a period spanning five years.

Advertisers become selective about TV channels

Advertisers become selective about TV channels

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Marketers are now looking at consolidation with top three-four channels in a genre and effecting long-term deals with frequent reviews.

Vodafone rings in the need for speed for IPL

Vodafone rings in the need for speed for IPL

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The company has booked around 350 spots for the 2015 tournament.

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Mamata woos industry with boat ride to Gangasagar, Sundarbans

'India will not take away other people's jobs'

'India will not take away other people's jobs'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Barack Obama's priority would be stabilising his country's economy by cutting cost and he would not be able to achieve that without outsourcing.

Review:1920 London's music is engaging

Review:1920 London's music is engaging

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Lots of love songs in the horror movie, 1920 London, writes Aelina Kapoor.

President Mukerjee in Himachal Pradesh for five-day retreat

President Mukerjee in Himachal Pradesh for five-day retreat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

President Pranab Mukerjee was on Thursday accorded a warm welcome as he arrived in the state for his five-day sojourn amid the serene climes of 'The Retreat', surrounded with thick pine forests near Shimla.

Protests in Bengal BJP over tickets to TMC defectors

Protests in Bengal BJP over tickets to TMC defectors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

BJP state president Dilip Ghosh said efforts will be made to pacify the dissidents.

Tendulkar's farewell series: Carnival starts in Kolkata

Tendulkar's farewell series: Carnival starts in Kolkata

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

The 'Sachin Tendulkar Carnival' is all set to hit Kolkata with the CAB, organisers of his penultimate Test match, chalking out an elaborate list of plans to felicitate the legend as he prepares to walk out at the Eden Gardens for one final time against the West Indies from November 6-10.

Of Dimagi and smart healthcare

Of Dimagi and smart healthcare

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Dimagi is a dedicated group of clinicians and programmers looking for ways to improve the quality of life and the quality of care across the globe. Dimagi has led development on SmartCare, the electronic national medical record system in Zambia.

A first: Ficci picks up stake in company

A first: Ficci picks up stake in company

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Ficci Secretary-General Amit Mitra said this new not-for-profit organisation had been set up to improve the availability of skilled manpower in India and Ficci had picked a 10 per cent stake in this company for Rs 51 lakh. The Skills Development Corporation itself is empowered with a corpus of Rs 1,000 crore. A Ficci representative will also be on the board of this company.

The terrible aftermath of Aila in the Sunderbans

The terrible aftermath of Aila in the Sunderbans

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Indrani Roy Mitra and photographer Dipak Chakraborty travel to Cyclone Aila-ravaged Sunderbans and witness untold suffering and misery amidst an apathetic relief effort mired in red tape.

11 photos that'll inspire you to hit the road

11 photos that'll inspire you to hit the road

Rediff.com23 May 2015

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Lukewarm response to new Apple iPhones in India

Lukewarm response to new Apple iPhones in India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Demand is expected to grow as most customers await a drop in prices.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Bogged down by social distancing? Lethargy is no excuse. Get up, turn to the Internet and exercise those muscles.

Points to ponder in final phase of Bengal poll

Points to ponder in final phase of Bengal poll

Rediff.com13 May 2009

As Kolkata goes to polls under a heavy security cover, Indrani Roy Mitra analyses the dissent within the CPI-M and the 'alternative' of Trinamool.

China discusses Tibet, Arunachal with saffron team

China discusses Tibet, Arunachal with saffron team

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The BJP-RSS-SS delegation is led by Bal Apte, BJP member of the Rajya Sabha. Ram Madhav, member of the RSS's executive council; Chandan Mitra, editor of Pioneer; Balbir Punj, senior journalist and BJP leader; and Suresh Prabhu, former Union minister and Shiv Sena leader from Maharashtra, are part of the delegation

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The NRC is aimed at rounding up and permanently jailing Indian Muslims who cannot produce the documents to satisfy a government which punishes those individuals who do not declare maximum number of Muslims foreigners.' 'It is for this reason that we see so many Indian Muslims protesting these laws and it is for this reason that so many non-Muslims cannot stand by and watch what is happening in their country,' says Aakar Patel.