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3G roaming pacts under scrutiny

3G roaming pacts under scrutiny

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea provide services without spectrum.

RBI unveils reverse repo rate cut, other measures to cushion Covid-19 impact

RBI unveils reverse repo rate cut, other measures to cushion Covid-19 impact

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the central bank will ensure adequate liquidity in the system to ease the financial stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The central bank reduced the reverse repo rate -- the rate at which banks park their fund with the central bank -- by 25 basis points to 3.75 per cent.

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

Rediff.com26 May 2020

From Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Chiranjeevi and Prabhas, India's film stars are stepping forward to do their bit for migrants, daily wage workers and those from their own film industry facing joblessness and near starvation in an unprecedented pan-India lockdown.

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The 72-year-old, also an eminent Congress leader, passed away today after being in coma since 2008, when he had suffered a stroke.

Why the bypoll verdict can spell trouble for the Congress

Why the bypoll verdict can spell trouble for the Congress

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The strengthening of regional outfits may weaken the grand old party's chances of leading a joint opposition front for the 2019 general elections.

I want to go back: Migrants desperate to return home

I want to go back: Migrants desperate to return home

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the lockdown extended till May 3 to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the little money daily wagers had is mostly gone and so is hope.

Vodafone, Airtel win spectrum; Govt gets Rs 61,162 cr

Vodafone, Airtel win spectrum; Govt gets Rs 61,162 cr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Spectrum auction on Thursday entered the 10th day of bidding and started off from Rs 61,091.83 crore (Rs 610.91 billion) in terms of value.

India's top 10 schools; six from Delhi

India's top 10 schools; six from Delhi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

In a recent pan India survey conducted by Delhi-based Centre for Forecasting and Research Pvt. Ltd. and Education World magazine, the Shri Ram School in Delhi was ranked first in the country. Read on to find out the other top 10 schools of India.

Modi's seats? Juggle 543, and you will get it

Modi's seats? Juggle 543, and you will get it

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The Modiquake has devastatingly hit all Opposition, says Nazarwala.

DoT plans to auction 3G spectrum in February: Trai

DoT plans to auction 3G spectrum in February: Trai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Telecom companies as well as the regulator have been of the view that the auction should take place only when adequate spectrum is made available, and the bidding should be held simultaneously for both the services -- 2G and 3G.

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Most public sector banks, flush with deposits now, offer 3-4% interest on savings deposits, while a few private sector banks go up to 6%.

BJP criticises new reserve price of spectrum

BJP criticises new reserve price of spectrum

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying he is appalled and dismayed at the recommendations of Trai.

Review: Delhi Belly won't get laughs from everyone

Review: Delhi Belly won't get laughs from everyone

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The film is a slick, madly crazy production that is mostly funny.

RCom, Aircel to pare debt to Rs 20,000 cr ahead of merger

RCom, Aircel to pare debt to Rs 20,000 cr ahead of merger

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

RCom is expected to have a 50% stake, Aircel 40% and MTS 10%

BSNL to monetise BWA spectrum: Govt

BSNL to monetise BWA spectrum: Govt

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

"To use this spectrum, BSNL has gone for a franchise model on a revenue-sharing basis. As per the provision of expression of interest and agreement signed with the franchisee companies, they are required to pay amortised value of spectrum/ cost to BSNL on monthly basis," Minister of State for IT & Telecom Gurudas Kamat said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

Time is running out for stand-alone brokerages

Time is running out for stand-alone brokerages

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Rising competition and costs are likely to keep profitability of brokerage firms under pressure, leading to consolidation.

Amul readies premium ice cream to take on HUL's Magnum

Amul readies premium ice cream to take on HUL's Magnum

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The move to launch two new premium products back-to-back is significant since it marks the first attempt by Amul to trade up its portfolio.

Over 17 lakh users opt for MNP

Over 17 lakh users opt for MNP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

The MNP service was introduced on a pilot basis in Haryana on November 25, 2010 and later rolled out pan-India from January 20 this year.

Cabinet approves Rs 5.66 lakh cr mega spectrum auction plan

Cabinet approves Rs 5.66 lakh cr mega spectrum auction plan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The auction will help operators augment expansion of high-speed 4G voice and data services in the world's second largest mobile phone market.

Tata Nano records 10K sales in April

Tata Nano records 10K sales in April

Rediff.com2 May 2011

It was also sequentially higher than in March, when 8,700 Nanos were sold.

Spectrum auction expected in Jan, revenue target at Rs 11k cr

Spectrum auction expected in Jan, revenue target at Rs 11k cr

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The government has set a total revenue target of Rs 40,874.5 crore (Rs 408.74 billion) this fiscal from spectrum, including auction amount, one-time spectrum charge and annual regular licence fee.

Reliance raises stake in Jio to 99%

Reliance raises stake in Jio to 99%

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

According to documents accessed by Business Standard, RIL increased its direct stake in Jio to 98.9 per cent as on March this year by pumping more capital into the company.

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'But it was dicey as he was still in jail.'

Reliance Life tops in customer satisfaction

Reliance Life tops in customer satisfaction

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group company Reliance Life Insurance has been awarded a high rating in customer satisfaction for the third year in a row, according to a survey.

Why Abhishek Jaiswal likes trainspotting

Why Abhishek Jaiswal likes trainspotting

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

He often spends nights camping on the platforms of obscure stations, sometimes without food or water, anticipating the entry of a train -- either on camera or simply as a memory.

Capturing the Big Picture

Capturing the Big Picture

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

60 photo-journalists are currently exhibiting their works at the Lalit kala Academy in New Delhi. Anisha Ralhan picks the eye-catchers

Trai moots 6-fold hike in start-up 2G spectrum price

Trai moots 6-fold hike in start-up 2G spectrum price

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

In a development that has huge financial implications for existing as well as new operators, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has recommended fixing the price for 6.2 Mhz of pan-India start-up 2G spectrum at Rs 10,972.45 crore (Rs 109.724 billion), more than six times the present cost of Rs 1,658 crore (Rs 16.58 billion).

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'This letter assumes significance as it is for the first time that a letter has been documented and collectively agreed upon.'

Vodafone, RCom, Bharti bid for 3G spectrum

Vodafone, RCom, Bharti bid for 3G spectrum

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Bharti Airtel on Thursday submitted its bid for 3G spectrum, auction for which starts from April 9.

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Labour

Bold step of rationalising spectrum base price worked: Sibal

Bold step of rationalising spectrum base price worked: Sibal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Rationalisation of reserve prices in the ongoing spectrum auction helped the government to get Rs 40,000 crore of bids on the opening day.

RIL serves another ace

RIL serves another ace

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Its entry into the broadband wireless segment could add $1 billion to profits.

Good, bad and clever: 3G bidding strategies

Good, bad and clever: 3G bidding strategies

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Industry experts have mixed reactions on the results: While some are happy that no company has spent around Rs 16,750 crore (Rs 167.50 billion) for a pan-India licence, some lament that lack of coverage will result in long-term competitive disadvantage.

Richa Chadha is now Shakeela... and she's Not A Porn Star

Richa Chadha is now Shakeela... and she's Not A Porn Star

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Richa Chadha will play southern sensation Shakeela in her next.

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

Meet the young man behind the success of Adani Group

Meet the young man behind the success of Adani Group

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Pranav Adani has come a long way since 1999, when he first got actively involved with the Adani Group's businesses, run by his uncle, Gautam Adani.

BWA spectrum bid too high: RCom, Tatas

BWA spectrum bid too high: RCom, Tatas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Leading telecom players like RCom, Tatas, Vodafone and Idea Cellular failed to bag a single circle for Broadband services, saying the BWA spectrum price was too high to make a viable business case.

Jaitley shrugs off Congress threat to disrupt Parliament

Jaitley shrugs off Congress threat to disrupt Parliament

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday brushed aside concerns of Parliament's upcoming monsoon session being disrupted over the Lalit Modi controversy, saying some people may be relevant to TV channels but not to governance.

Salman mobbed in Hyderabad

Salman mobbed in Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Salman Khan mobbed by his fans when he landed in Hyderabad to promote his soon-to-be released film, Dabangg.

SC allows south India to burst crackers for 2 hours in the morning

SC allows south India to burst crackers for 2 hours in the morning

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

On October 23, the top court said people in the country can only burst firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali and other festivals. It also allowed the manufacture and sale of just "green crackers" which have low emission of light, sound and harmful chemicals. The apex court carved out an exception for Christmas and the New Year's Eve, saying crackers on these days could be burst between 11.55 pm and 12.30 am since the celebrations start at midnight.