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Trai defers zero-IUC regime till Dec 2020

Trai defers zero-IUC regime till Dec 2020

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Trai's move is seen as a relief for the debt ridden sector and the industry body COAI expects that continuing with six paise mobile call termination charge will not have any impact on consumers as operators have already absorbed this charge in their recently increased mobile call and data rates.

Keanu Reeves to play Rama, Aamir to play Hanuman?

Keanu Reeves to play Rama, Aamir to play Hanuman?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

There are fears of a fantasized or a re-imagined version of Ramayana to fit the Hollywood machine.

Ireland star Keane to hang up international boots

Ireland star Keane to hang up international boots

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Ireland's most prolific goal-scorer Robbie Keane announced his retirement on Wednesday after an 18-year career in which he scored 67 goals for his country to put him 15th on the list of all-time international marksmen.

Ramsey's injury could have been prevented, says Wales manager

Ramsey's injury could have been prevented, says Wales manager

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey's injury could have been prevented, Wales manager Chris Coleman has said, adding he was surprised the Euro 2016 semi-finalist was rushed back for the opening Premier League game against Liverpool.

Consumer durables: computer tablets, LEDs to cost less

Consumer durables: computer tablets, LEDs to cost less

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Stocks to watch: Videocon, Blue Star, Hitachi, MIRC Electronics, BPL, Whirlpool, Gitanjali, Titan Group

Turning old stock into money

Turning old stock into money

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

High-end brands like Moschino and sports lifestyle brands such as Puma and Levi Strauss are devising strategies to reduce inventories and old stock pile-ups. While so far the thrust was on end-of-season sales, the low offtake due to the slowing economic environment has compelled most branded apparel makers to look at means to reduce stock to almost nil while maintaining margins.

YES bank's new CEO has his plate full

YES bank's new CEO has his plate full

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

For the near term, Gill will have to improve relations with the Reserve Bank of India, which have been strained in recent times. He will also need to strengthen the bank's asset quality and improve governance standards and internal processes.

'Do you love football or money?'

'Do you love football or money?'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Toure criticises players for accepting lure of China cash

No army takeover of Pakistan: Sharif

No army takeover of Pakistan: Sharif

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

Sharif, who has urged the masses to defy a government clampdown and join a nationwide protest, said the "chances of army takeover is absolutely nil".

PIX: Alia-Sidharth attend Ronnie Screwvala's daughter's reception

PIX: Alia-Sidharth attend Ronnie Screwvala's daughter's reception

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Filmmaker Ronnie Screwvala's daughter Trishya got married to Suhail Chandhok on January 19 at the Taj Mahal Palace in south Mumbai. It was followed by a starry reception at the same venue the next day.

PIX: Sunny, Ranbir, Sonakshi watch Dangal

PIX: Sunny, Ranbir, Sonakshi watch Dangal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

This was one big fat screening!

Kerala minister says Centre denied permission to visit China

Kerala minister says Centre denied permission to visit China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran was to attend the United Nations World Tourism Organisation meet in Chengdu between September 11-16.

Highlights of Union Budget 2010-11

Highlights of Union Budget 2010-11

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the Union Budget 2010-11 in parliament on Friday.

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.

Imported AC, fridge will now cost more as govt hikes tariff

Imported AC, fridge will now cost more as govt hikes tariff

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Large trade deficit and rupee decline against the US dollar are putting pressure on the CAD, and these steps are likely to have a positive impact on the external sector.

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Students' organisations and political parties are participating in the bandh to protest the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there.

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Jayaram reach semis

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Jayaram reach semis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Top Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Ajay Jayaram notched up contrasting victories in the women's and men's singles competition respectively to reach the semi-finals of the $120,000 Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold, in Kuching.

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

If Pakistan continues with the 'Grey List' or put in 'Dark Grey' list, it would be very difficult for the country to get financial aid from the IMF, the World Bank and the European Union, making its financial condition more precarious.

Kingfisher shares tank 5% on buzz CEO has quit

Kingfisher shares tank 5% on buzz CEO has quit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Reacting to the buzz, shares of the grounded-carrier tanked 4.86 per cent to Rs 2.74 -- its lower circuit limit on the BSE.

How Anant Agrawal built edX into a global giant

How Anant Agrawal built edX into a global giant

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'Many who have experimented with online education will adopt a blended model once things return to normal,' edX CEO and founder Anant Agrawal tells Anjuli Bhargava.

ONGC's oil production from Mumbai falls by 50%

ONGC's oil production from Mumbai falls by 50%

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

State-owned drilling firm ONGC has reported a more than 50 per cent decline in oil production at its fields off the Mumbai Coast due to the officers' strike, which entered the third day.

Rasool mulling state switch citing J&K's poor administration

Rasool mulling state switch citing J&K's poor administration

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Unhappy with the manner in which cricket is being run in Jammu and Kashmir, an angry Parveez Rasool said that he would be forced to play for a different state if things didn't improve drastically.

Reliance shuts down 1,432 petrol pumps

Reliance shuts down 1,432 petrol pumps

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Reliance has shut all of its 1,432 petrol pumps in the country after sales dropped to almost nil as it could not match the subsidised price offered by public sector competition. Public sector currently sells petrol at a loss of Rs 13.97 a litre and diesel at a discount of Rs 20.97 per litre. This revenue loss is made up by the Government through issue of oil bonds. Private firms were not entitled for the subsidy and priced fuel from their pumps at Rs 8-10 a litre higher.

Spurs take inspiration from Liverpool to reach final

Spurs take inspiration from Liverpool to reach final

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'We saw Liverpool last night. It goes to show it's not over until it's over. Disappointed with the first leg, how we started and we started like that tonight. But after the break we came out'

Indian garlic exports hit rock bottom

Indian garlic exports hit rock bottom

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Garlic export from India has come to almost nil this year. Traders attribute this trend to increased domestic demand and higher production cost here.

'China discriminates India'

'China discriminates India'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

India's guar gum exporters are facing discrimination in the Chinese market with the Dragon country allowing duty exemptions to the commodity coming from Pakistan.

A snapshot of Prashant's finances

A snapshot of Prashant's finances

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Get Ahead reader Prashant tells us how much he earns, where he invests and where his money goes.

Steel: Industry seeks hike in customs duty

Steel: Industry seeks hike in customs duty

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Industry demands the basic customs duty on all steel imports to be raised to 25%

Kingfisher's Q1 net loss widens to Rs 1,156.91 cr

Kingfisher's Q1 net loss widens to Rs 1,156.91 cr

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The company had reported a net loss of Rs 650.78 crore (Rs 6.5 billion) in the same period a year-ago, Kingfisher Airlines said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Protesting doctors turn down Mamata's invite for talks

Protesting doctors turn down Mamata's invite for talks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The doctors, who are protesting against the assault on two of their colleagues at NRS Medical College and Hospital, had on Friday sought unconditional apology from Banerjee and set six conditions for the state government in order to withdraw their stir.

Mulayam Singh wins UP trust motion

Mulayam Singh wins UP trust motion

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Yadav, heading a coalition government, tabled the confidence motion in a surprise move at the last minute.

Broom, Broom all the way!

Broom, Broom all the way!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The most famous broom belongs to Harry Potter. The next most famous seems to be one of the Ministry of Finance.

Viva Kerala recruit three Ghanaians

Viva Kerala recruit three Ghanaians

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

All the three were members of Ghanian club 'Hearts of Oak'.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea edge Palace; Leicester hold Arsenal

Soccer PIX: Chelsea edge Palace; Leicester hold Arsenal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

IMAGES from soccer matches played in the EPL, La Liga and Serie A on Tuesday.

300 terrorists waiting to cross LoC before snowfall; we're ready for them: Army

300 terrorists waiting to cross LoC before snowfall; we're ready for them: Army

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Indian Army on Tuesday said the ceasefire violation along the Line of Control in Kashmir, which left two soldiers dead, was part of terrorists' plan to infiltrate into the Valley before the natural passes are closed by snowfall.

Reliance permanently shuts down its only oil field in KG-D6 block

Reliance permanently shuts down its only oil field in KG-D6 block

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Post-cessation, activities related to the safe shutdown of the field are underway.

All about JM Small & Mid-Cap Fund

All about JM Small & Mid-Cap Fund

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

In JMSMF's case, the flexibility to invest upto 35% in debt should stand it in good stead to counter stock market volatility.

All about Fidelity India Special Situations Fund

All about Fidelity India Special Situations Fund

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Fidelity India Special Situations Fund is the latest offering from Fidelity Mutual Fund

All about Sundaram Rural India Fund

All about Sundaram Rural India Fund

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate consistent long-term returns by investing predominantly in equity & equity related instruments of "companies that are focusing on Rural India".

Viewership for free-to-air channels rises

Viewership for free-to-air channels rises

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

"The drop in channel shares is more because of the shortage of set-top boxes and delay in installation of direct-to-home systems in households," said Paritosh Joshi, president, ad sales and distribution, Star India.