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10 Countries With The Most Indian Restaurants

10 Countries With The Most Indian Restaurants

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Have a look at the countries with some of the most Indian restaurants.

P&G, Emami, HUL announce new price list

P&G, Emami, HUL announce new price list

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Leading FMCG companies have announced a price cut on their products, including soaps, shampoo, baby diapers, toothpaste, razors, and after-shave lotions, effective from September 22 to extend the GST rate cut benefits to consumers. Firms such as Procter & Gamble, Emami and HUL have come up with new price lists which have been communicated to their respective distributors and consumers through their respective websites.

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday, as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers.

What Bhumi, Raashii Absolutely Adore!

What Bhumi, Raashii Absolutely Adore!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Bookmark these stylish avatars to add a bit of contrast or drama to your clothing.

Priyanka, Kangana Agree On The Beauty Of...

Priyanka, Kangana Agree On The Beauty Of...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Choker necklaces made a big comeback in the '90s and continue to remain a trendy, versatile accessory.

The Navratnas on Tata's board

The Navratnas on Tata's board

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

With Amit Chandra's appointment, the Tata Sons board now has nine directors.

Maharatnas, Navratnas: India's best PSUs!

Maharatnas, Navratnas: India's best PSUs!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

The title 'Navratna' was given originally to nine Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), identified by the Government of India in 1997, which allowed them greater autonomy to compete in the global market.

What Rs 101.47 Billlion Will Get The Army

What Rs 101.47 Billlion Will Get The Army

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

'A crucial role in bolstering the Indian Army's firepower by enabling precise and long-range strikes.'

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Two young men jostle in a rickshaw as it clatters along a narrow, bustling lane of North Kolkata, each with a leg dangling over the side of the vehicle, a bulging sack of cosmetics nestled between them. The protagonists here are the founders of Emami - Radhe Shyam Agarwal and Radhe Shyam Goenka - childhood friends who gave up cushy corporate jobs to build a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. From a 200-square-foot rented space on Muktaram Babu Street in North Kolkata, brand Emami stepped into the competitive world of FMCG 50 years back, armed with just three products: Vanishing cream, talcum powder, and cold cream.

India to soon have navratna universities

India to soon have navratna universities

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

In his keynote address at the 98th Indian Science Congress at SRM University near Chennai, Sibal said that this would be achieved by measures including generous financial support and access to external funding.

CPSE dividend likely to cross record FY24 tally

CPSE dividend likely to cross record FY24 tally

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Centre may overshoot the Rs 56,260 crore target for dividend receipts from central public-sector enterprises (CPSEs) set for FY25 and is likely to end up getting around Rs 65,000 crore this financial year, according to a senior government official. This excludes dividend from nationalised banks and financial institutions. As on October 21, the Centre collected Rs 28,913 crore as dividend and other investment from CPSEs, accounting for over 50 per cent of the Budget Estimate for FY25.

Praful Patel to meet Maharatna, few Navratna heads

Praful Patel to meet Maharatna, few Navratna heads

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

The MoUs are signed between the Central Public Sector Enterprises and the administrative ministries/departments.

Navratna status for BEL, HAL, PFC

Navratna status for BEL, HAL, PFC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The government on Friday conferred Navratna status on public sector giants Bharat Electronics Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Power Finance Corporation Ltd.

Modi invites Singapore firms to invest in Navratna PSUs

Modi invites Singapore firms to invest in Navratna PSUs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited investors here to participate in the proposed divestment of Navratna PSUs

A new $10 bn Navratna-status company

A new $10 bn Navratna-status company

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

MMTC Ltd, the largest of the three companies, is seeking approval for the merger from its 2,000-odd employees this week, and State Trading Corporation and PEC will launch a similar exercise next month.

No new additions to Navratna PSU list

No new additions to Navratna PSU list

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The wait of seven public sector companies for inclusion in the elite Navratna club seems to be an endless affair, with the meeting of a top body that will vet their case repeatedly getting postponed because of absence of compelling proposals.

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.'

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'They are attacking my wife; they are attacking our 13-month-old daughter. They are saying that I do drugs.' 'I'm giving an open challenge to Mr Nawab Malik and Ms Sana Malik let's go to the labs and let's do the medical test of our family and your family.'

This Navratna company to invest Rs 43,000 crore in power, mining projects

This Navratna company to invest Rs 43,000 crore in power, mining projects

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The company signed a JV agreement with Coal India to set up 5000 Mw of solar and thermal projects. These projects are expected to commence between 2023 and 2027.

'Successful listing is true justice to RE development in country'

'Successful listing is true justice to RE development in country'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

'This is not just the IREDA's IPO. It is the success of the ministry of new and renewable energy and of the renewable energy industry.'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'Rahul Gandhi should have prevented Nitish Kumar from going.' 'He must pacify Mamata Banerjee if he has a cause of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan.' 'He should bring this Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on the political canvas.'

Robust Q1 numbers set to drive Emami stock

Robust Q1 numbers set to drive Emami stock

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The stock of consumer goods major Emami has corrected nearly 3.5 per cent since its 52-week high of Rs 546.25. On August 29, the stock closed at Rs 521.90 on the BSE. After underperforming the Nifty FMCG index for a long time, the stock is now doing a catch up and surged over 13 per cent in the past one month.

Off-duty ticket checker urinates on woman railway passenger, sacked

Off-duty ticket checker urinates on woman railway passenger, sacked

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Munna Kumar, the accused train ticket examiner (TTE), has been arrested, a Government Railway Police official said on Tuesday.

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Rajbhar's return to NDA will help the BJP in UP

How Rajbhar's return to NDA will help the BJP in UP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The SBSP can impact around 10 Lok Sabha seats and 40 assembly seats in 7-8 districts in Uttar Pradesh, according to poll analysts.

Beware of Mayawati and her Navratnas

Beware of Mayawati and her Navratnas

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

India should dread the prospect of being governed by the dictatorial Mallika-e-Hindustan!

Govt may carry out RINL divestment in 2 yrs

Govt may carry out RINL divestment in 2 yrs

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Taking forward the drive to sell stake in state-owned firms, the Finance Ministry has asked the Ministry of Steel to divest about 10 per cent of its stake in RINL within next two years and list the firm on bourses or else the PSU's status of Navratna will be withdrawn.

PSUs can invest 30% surplus funds in MFs

PSUs can invest 30% surplus funds in MFs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

The Indian mutual funds, hit hard by redemption pressure, have something to cheer with the government allowing navratnas and mini-ratnas to invest 30 per cent of their surplus funds in equity market through public sector mutual funds.

Left to finalise disinvestment strategy

Left to finalise disinvestment strategy

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

Left parties will meet in New Delhi Monday to give a final shape to their strategy on the crucial issue of disinvestment of Public Sector Units, with the government planning to divest its stake in some non-navratna companies.

India to privatise profit-making PSUs

India to privatise profit-making PSUs

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

'We have identified profit-making non-Navratna companies for divestment of minority stakes. We will begin discussions (with Left parties) soon,' said Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

Govt plans to divest profit making PSUs

Govt plans to divest profit making PSUs

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

The government is looking at divesting a small portion of equity in profit making public sector enterprises other than the 'Navratnas', Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Wednesday.

PSUs get more financial powers

PSUs get more financial powers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

In the first major exercise of empowering the central public sector enterprises since the formulation of the 'Navratna' scheme in 1997, the government on Monday doubled their capacity to invest in joint ventures and incur capital expenditure.

6 killed in boiler explosion at TN power plant

6 killed in boiler explosion at TN power plant

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The mishap occurred at the fifth unit of the thermal power station-II (210 MW x 7) when workers were in the process of resuming operations on Wednesday morning.

Big B endorses Emami for Rs 12 crore

Big B endorses Emami for Rs 12 crore

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

Ayurvedic FMCG company Emami Ltd has signed a deal with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan for endorsing its Navratna cool hair oil brand.

Ayodhya admn issues curbs to TV channels over bhoomi pujan coverage

Ayodhya admn issues curbs to TV channels over bhoomi pujan coverage

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Ayodhya district administration has told news channels that litigants in the Ayodhya land dispute case should not be part of any discussions that they broadcast from the temple town during the 'Bhumi Pujan' for the Ram temple on August 5. In an advisory, it also said that if channels are broadcasting a debate or programme from Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh during the ground-breaking ceremony, there should be no comments against any person or religion.

Can India's old telecom giant survive?

Can India's old telecom giant survive?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Until March 2009, MTNL had Rs 11,429.37 crore of reserves and zero debt in its books. In three years a lot changed. At the end of 2011-12, the debt stood at Rs 9,647.49 crore and the reserves had dwindled to Rs 1,906.70 crore, after it paid Rs 11,000 spectrum fee.

Coal India staff wants to buy Gandhi's house in Johannesburg

Coal India staff wants to buy Gandhi's house in Johannesburg

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Navratna public sector unit Coal India Ltd has received a proposal to acquire 'The Kraal' -- Mahatma Gandhi's house in Johannesburg where he had lived a century ago -- and convert it into a memorial, the government has said.

Surplus cash of PSUs may be used to revive sick units

Surplus cash of PSUs may be used to revive sick units

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The government has constituted a committee headed by NTPC Chairman Arup Roy Choudhury to study the proposal and submit a report in two months time.