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Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

Indian firms line up IPOs worth Rs 8,000 cr

Indian firms line up IPOs worth Rs 8,000 cr

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

At present, seven companies are planning to raise Rs 2,965 crore (Rs 29.65 billion) and have Sebi's approval. Another 12 firms, intending to mop-up Rs 5,362 crore (Rs 53.62 billion), have filed draft documents with the capital market watchdog and are awaiting approval, Prime Database managing director Pranav Haldea said.

'FM did nothing to create jobs, reduce inequality'

'FM did nothing to create jobs, reduce inequality'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'I would want people to have food on their tables and their wages to rise.' 'Will that happen or not is the question that we need to ask and answer.'

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

With cruise missile and air strikes being India's most likely response to a hypothetical Pakistani terrorist outrage in the future, retaliation from the Pakistan air force is inevitable. That is where the S-400 will come into play, says Ajai Shukla.

Cash economy on income tax radar

Cash economy on income tax radar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Those conducting their businesses predominantly in cash and evading income tax have reasons to worry.

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The corona deaths in India so far add up to 91,149 (September 24, 3.26 pm). It is seven-and-a-half times the number of Indian soldiers slain in all the wars (1947, 1961-1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999) in post-independent India's history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mid-sized firms' tax boom busts gloom theory

Mid-sized firms' tax boom busts gloom theory

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Pay healthy advance tax, but can't make up for large companies' volumes.

Meeting tax target: CBDT to focus on big corporates, TDS

Meeting tax target: CBDT to focus on big corporates, TDS

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

The economic growth slowed to 6.9 per cent in the second quarter against 8.4 per cent in the same period last year.

Govt may face Rs 25,000-cr direct tax shortfall

Govt may face Rs 25,000-cr direct tax shortfall

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Mop-up trends hint at major slippage; CBDT braces to meet Budget target.

Cos raised Rs 2,375 crore in FY'12; lowest in 8 years

Cos raised Rs 2,375 crore in FY'12; lowest in 8 years

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

In terms of the number of rights issues, the fiscal saw only 16 companies adopt the route to raise funds, 33 per cent lower than the previous fiscal, which saw 24 issues.

For LIC, road to bourses won't be easy

For LIC, road to bourses won't be easy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Amendment to the Act, sovereign guarantees, investment portfolio, realty holdings, and governance issues to shape valuation.

Sahara can raise funds; Sebi can seek details: SC

Sahara can raise funds; Sebi can seek details: SC

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the Securities and Exchange Board of India was entitled to seek all necessary information from two Sahara group firms on how resources were being raised but refused to stay the companies' ongoing fund-mopping exercise.

Cancellation of 74 telecom licences=Rs Rs 15,000cr

Cancellation of 74 telecom licences=Rs Rs 15,000cr

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Trai has recommended cancellation of 74 licences, including Unitech Wireless's 8, Aircel/Dishnet's 7, Etisalat DB's 2, Videocon's 4, Spice's 3, Vodafone's 1, among others.

Govt borrowing won't hurt India Inc's needs: Finmin

Govt borrowing won't hurt India Inc's needs: Finmin

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Over 60 per cent of these borrowings are slated to be mopped up in the festival season.

Durables firms to petition govt over e-commerce discounts

Durables firms to petition govt over e-commerce discounts

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Industry body to write to commerce ministry, seek regulation for e-tailers.

Sensex advances for sixth day, IT the bright spot

Sensex advances for sixth day, IT the bright spot

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty after moving between 10,374.30 and 10,307.30 settled flat at 10,348.75, up 6.45 points, or 0.06 per cent.

Indian firms hit three-year low in raising funds

Indian firms hit three-year low in raising funds

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Indian companies raised a total of Rs 2.03 lakh crore of fresh capital from equity and debt markets in the April-December period of 2011, the lowest in three years.

PIX: 20 champs who made their mark at a young age

PIX: 20 champs who made their mark at a young age

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Golfer Rory McIlroy won the US Open by eight shots in record style on Sunday, confirming his rich promise as a potential golfing great by becoming the championship's youngest winner since 1923. At the age of 22, the mop-haired Northern Irishman clinched his first major title by an astonishing eight shots, raising comparisons with the record 15-shot margin achieved by Tiger Woods at the 2000 US Open. Bikash Mohapatra takes a look at a few athletes who made a mark at an ea

US Open champion McIlroy tipped as golf's next superstar

US Open champion McIlroy tipped as golf's next superstar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Rory McIlroy was showered in praise by his peers all week at Congressional Country Club but the accolades flew especially thick and fast on Sunday after his runaway victory at the US Open.

Fighting COVID-19: TIPS from an ex-Army officer

Fighting COVID-19: TIPS from an ex-Army officer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Bengaluru based Dinesh Malhotra, 54, an ex-Army officer who is working as a human resource professional in a construction firm shares some survival tips.

Harris shines as Australia finish off Sri Lanka

Harris shines as Australia finish off Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Paceman Ryan Harris captured five wickets as Australia made full use of the second new ball to break a stubborn sixth-wicket partnership and mop up the tail on the way to a 125-run victory over Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first Test on Saturday.

Indian cos raise Rs 35K cr via pvt placement of bonds in June

Indian cos raise Rs 35K cr via pvt placement of bonds in June

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

According to latest data available with the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India, Indian firms raked in a total of Rs 35,214 crore (rs 352.14 billion) from the debt on a private placement basis route in June, a slight increase from Rs 33,759 crore (Rs 337.59 billion) garnered in May.

Review: Tangled is damn cute!

Review: Tangled is damn cute!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Stunning computer graphics and feel-good elements make this a must-watch movie.

Hasten court proceedings, says CBDT chairman

Hasten court proceedings, says CBDT chairman

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Prakash Chandra, has asked the income tax (I-T) department to hasten court and tribunal proceedings to meet tax collection targets in the coming quarters.

Fiscal deficit down at 4.89% on higher revenues

Fiscal deficit down at 4.89% on higher revenues

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The government had budgeted revenue realisation for 2012-13 fiscal at Rs 10.38 lakh crore (Rs 10.38 trillion).

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

PIX: How an exciting day of Test cricket unfolded at Bridgetown

PIX: How an exciting day of Test cricket unfolded at Bridgetown

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

England out for lowest score in Barbados, WI in strong position

Insurance, healthcare to give maximum service tax

Insurance, healthcare to give maximum service tax

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Government will get an additional tax of Rs. 2,110 crore from proposed changes.

Govt aims to exceed indirect tax figure estimate

Govt aims to exceed indirect tax figure estimate

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Ahead of Union Budget, the government on Thursday said it hopes to exceed the indirect tax collection estimate of Rs 3.36 lakh crore for this fiscal in view of the buoyancy in the economy.

Financial services firms may raise record Rs 1.2 trn via QIPs

Financial services firms may raise record Rs 1.2 trn via QIPs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

In the past few months, 45 companies have signalled their intent to raise money through the institutional placement route.

Petrobras raises $70 bn in largest offering ever

Petrobras raises $70 bn in largest offering ever

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Brazilian oil major Petrobras has mopped-up about $70 billion in the world's largest share offering.

FinMin set to exceed tax collection target

FinMin set to exceed tax collection target

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

In the Budget for 2011-12, the government revised the tax mop-up target for 2010-11 to Rs. 4.46 lakh crore for direct taxes and Rs. 3.36 lakh crore for indirect taxes.

CIL proved to be government's big ticket for 2010

CIL proved to be government's big ticket for 2010

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Coal India Limited (CIL) proved a virtual gold mine for the government in the year gone by. The spectacular share sale of the world's largest coal miner ahead of Diwali added glitter and spark to the government's fund-raising plans through divestment in key PSUs.

Gross tax to GDP ratio dips to 10.9% in FY'19: Survey

Gross tax to GDP ratio dips to 10.9% in FY'19: Survey

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Revenue buoyancy of GST will be key to improve the resource position of both central and state governments.

India's tax collection jumps 26%

India's tax collection jumps 26%

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

The ministry had revised the estimates of direct and indirect taxes after healthy collection.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

Though compliance improved, GST collection dropped in December

Though compliance improved, GST collection dropped in December

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

The total revenue earned by central government and state governments after regular settlement in December was Rs 43,851 crore for CGST and Rs 46,252 crore for SGST.

Forex reserves climb to all-time high of $330 billion

Forex reserves climb to all-time high of $330 billion

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Foreign currency assets, a key component rose $1.6 bn to $304.9 bn.

India's forex reserves at an all-time high of $330.21 billion

India's forex reserves at an all-time high of $330.21 billion

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

The rise in reserves was $2.12 billion.

Why HC judges not transferred despite recommendations? Outgoing CJI asks Centre

Why HC judges not transferred despite recommendations? Outgoing CJI asks Centre

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

CJI Thakur, who is demitting office on Tuesday as the Chief Justice of India, has been regularly questioning the government over the appointment of judges for higher judiciary