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Pix: Celebrating Durga Puja with Kajol!

Pix: Celebrating Durga Puja with Kajol!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

But we missed Rani Mukerji! :(

BSNL, MTNL ready to meet March 31 deadline for MNP

BSNL, MTNL ready to meet March 31 deadline for MNP

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Subscriber needs to pay Rs 19 for the service.

Saina returns to training after knee surgery

Saina returns to training after knee surgery

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

India badminton player Saina Nehwal thanked her team of physios as she returned to the court for a training session on Tuesday.

MTNL, BSNL eye foreign marts

MTNL, BSNL eye foreign marts

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Vavasi in talks with China Mobile for Zain bid

Vavasi in talks with China Mobile for Zain bid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

A consortium led by Delhi-based Vavasi group has sent feelers to China Mobile, the world's largest telecom company, for a possible joint bid for Zain Telecom, adding another element of complexity to the battle for the Kuwait-based company that involves India's two state-owned telecom service providers.

BSNL-MTNL merger best option for both: Goyal

BSNL-MTNL merger best option for both: Goyal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

A merger between state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd is the best option because it would create the country's largest telecom company, said Kuldeep Goyal, chairman and managing director of BSNL.

Unverified users: Rs 32 crore fine on telcos

Unverified users: Rs 32 crore fine on telcos

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

In April, DoT introduced a graded penalty system under which operators pay Rs 50,000 per subscriber if more than 20 per cent of their user base is without valid identity documents.

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Indian phone company Lava reveals a new strategy, reports Arnab Dutta.

Indian football: FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC; Mohammedan win

Indian football: FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC; Mohammedan win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A stoppage-time goal by Ishan Pandita helped FC Goa pull off a thrilling 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC

Mobile TV: A good show

Mobile TV: A good show

Rediff.com7 May 2009

While the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has approved the access of TV on mobiles, service providers still cannot stream live TV channels on to the handset due to spectrum allocation from the Ministry of Information and Broadcast. However, since the regulations do not allow a direct transmission of TV channels, service providers as well as content providers have started using a technology called Unicast which provides content to end-user on a one-on-one basis.

An exclusive interview with mystery businessman Farid Arifuddin

An exclusive interview with mystery businessman Farid Arifuddin

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

The Zain deal raises much speculation about Arifuddin's money and clout. Who is backing him? What is his relationship with politicians? Is he merely a front man for big players in telecom?

Govt looks at listing of BSNL, TCIL

Govt looks at listing of BSNL, TCIL

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The government believes the listing especially of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited would help improve the company's image and promote its growth. BSNL sources said there will not be any fresh equity, but only offloading by the government. The company will not get any proceeds from the IPO.

BSNL, MTNL offered majority in Zain SPV

BSNL, MTNL offered majority in Zain SPV

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The race for control of Kuwait-headquartered Zain Telecom has quickened with the Indian consortium led by Delhi-based Vavasi group saying it is willing to give a majority stake in the consortium to state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd or Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, depending on which company gets government approval to go ahead with the deal.

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

A slaughterhouse, which was allegedly being run illegally, was sealed by the district authorities in the Kamalgadaha locality under Jaitpura police station in Varanasi

BSNL, MTNL to buy 46 pc in Kuwait telecom firm

BSNL, MTNL to buy 46 pc in Kuwait telecom firm

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

In one of the largest deals in West Asia, a consortium of Indian telecom firms led by Delhi-based Vavasi Group, which also hopes to rope in state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) and a Malaysian investor, will acquire a 46 per cent stake in Kuwaiti telecom company Zain for around $13.7 billion.MTNL and BSNL said they would like to clarify that no view has been taken regarding their participation in the consortium.

Review: Main Aurr Mrs Khanna may surprise you

Review: Main Aurr Mrs Khanna may surprise you

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

MAMK's music is very Bollywood in its appeal. With the quintessential love song, the sad song, the fun and remix songs, it delivers to the brief.

PIX: Farah Khan, Mini Mathur watch Cinderella with their kids

PIX: Farah Khan, Mini Mathur watch Cinderella with their kids

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Cinderella releases on March 20.

Reserve price of 3G spectrum set at Rs 3,500 cr

Reserve price of 3G spectrum set at Rs 3,500 cr

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Four new players will be given spectrum along with one existing operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam or Mahanagar Telephone Nigam - in their respective circles.

Ayodhya case: CBI submits report on missing files

Ayodhya case: CBI submits report on missing files

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday filed its interim report on the 23 missing files related to the Ayodhya title suits in a special court.

Reliance Jio targets 75 million households with fibre-to-home roll-out

Reliance Jio targets 75 million households with fibre-to-home roll-out

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Globally China, Japan, Russia and South Korea and the US are the top FTTH markets.

Big B lends his voice for 26/11 tragedy tribute

Big B lends his voice for 26/11 tragedy tribute

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The 67-year-old actor was asked by singer Sonu Nigam to be a part of the song which has been composed to support the cause.

BSNL-MTNL merger only after BSNL listing: Govt

BSNL-MTNL merger only after BSNL listing: Govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The telecom ministry will decide on the merger between the state-owned telecom companies, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, only after the listing of the former.

Zain deal gets okay after panel rejection

Zain deal gets okay after panel rejection

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

BSNL, MTNL respond to Vavasi despite advice to the contrary

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's water future remains very bleak. The monsoon season, which once extended to 4 months, is now down to less than 30 days of heavy rain.

Govt issues SOP for availability of essential goods

Govt issues SOP for availability of essential goods

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The ministry said there should be no interruptions in the services of small retail shops, large organised retail stores and e-commerce companies.

PIX: Ileana, Tanisha, Elli Avram step out

PIX: Ileana, Tanisha, Elli Avram step out

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A look at the arrivals.

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa get into the festive mood

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa get into the festive mood

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Candid moments at the Durga Puja pandal.

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

His music was loved by film personalities and political leaders alike, and they took to social media to offer their condolences.

'Rawat has become CM by default'

'Rawat has become CM by default'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'He has been made CM of Uttarakhand because everybody thinks he is not a challenge to anyone.'

Govt rules out privatisation of BSNL, MTNL

Govt rules out privatisation of BSNL, MTNL

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Minister said the government wants to bring them back to profitability.

Quick breakfast recipes you will love

Quick breakfast recipes you will love

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Presenting two simple yet delicious recipes for you.

AR Rahman's music band debuts at GiMA

AR Rahman's music band debuts at GiMA

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The band was launched last month to mark Rahman's 48th birthday

How govt plans to meet divestment target

How govt plans to meet divestment target

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Pawan Hans, Dredging Corp on list to meet target of Rs 800 bn for 2018-19

BSNL staff strike work, stage sit-ins

BSNL staff strike work, stage sit-ins

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

BSNL was formed on Oct 1, 2000 and it had decided to included all the Central level Government Officers and employees, who were working on DOT basis, in BSNL fold and accordingly, group 'B' and group 'C' employees and group 'D' officers were included in BSNL. But still, the officers of group 'A', currently working as GM and DGM, have not been included in BSNL and they have been working on deputation as central level administrative officers.

Railways to borrow Rs 11,790 cr in 2014-15

Railways to borrow Rs 11,790 cr in 2014-15

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The estimated market borrowing by these two companies during current fiscal were pegged at Rs 13,800 crore (Rs 138 billion) from markets, as per the interim Railway Budget for 2014-15 tabled in February.

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Sushant Singh Rajput, a bright young lad who had a life beyond films, was probably too good for Bollywood.' 'To blame his death by suicide on a gang of Bollywood bullies is stretching the point too far,' argues Saibal Chatterjee.

Should you bet big on these PSU stocks?

Should you bet big on these PSU stocks?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Stocks of government probables for divestment or stake sale such as Steel Authority of India (SAIL), Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL), National Aluminium Company (Nalco) and Container Corporation (Concor) have outperformed the markets in the past one year.

VSNL opts for new business models

VSNL opts for new business models

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd is opting for new business models including Internet Protocol based Virtual Private Network, Microprotocol Label Switching services.

SPOTTED: Great Grand Masti team at the airport

SPOTTED: Great Grand Masti team at the airport

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Take a look!