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Infosys ADR holders complain to Sebi

Infosys ADR holders complain to Sebi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Legal experts fear such shareholder activism could turn into a class-action suit against Infosys

Home ministry issues notice to Alapan Bandyopadhyay under Disaster Management Act

Home ministry issues notice to Alapan Bandyopadhyay under Disaster Management Act

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

A home ministry official said the notice was served on Bandyopadhyay hours before his retirement on Monday for refusing to comply with the Central government direction, which he said constituted a violation of section 51-B of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

India at the Asian Games: Day 3

India at the Asian Games: Day 3

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

A look at India's performance on day three of the 2010 Asian Games, on Monday.

Asiad: Khade finishes 4th in 50m freestyle

Asiad: Khade finishes 4th in 50m freestyle

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Virdhawal Khade narrowly missed out on a medal and ended up fourth in the 50m freestyle event just 0.03 seconds behind the eventual bronze-medallist on yet another disappointing day for Indian swimmers at the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Monday.

India to become 3rd largest economy by 2031: BofA Securities

India to become 3rd largest economy by 2031: BofA Securities

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Bank of America (BofA) Securities expects India to be the third-largest economy in the world by 2031. The economic rise could become a reality by 2028, but the Covid pandemic delayed the pace, BofA Securities economists Indranil Sen Gupta and Aastha Gudwani wrote in a report.

Your PF money may be put in G-Secs

Your PF money may be put in G-Secs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

With the finance ministry refusing to hike rates of Special Deposit Schemes and allow it to park funds in high interest bearing postal deposits, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation is toying with the idea of trading in government securities as

UK regulator to investigate Goldman Sachs

UK regulator to investigate Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

"Following preliminary investigations, FSA has decided to commence a formal enforcement investigation into Goldman Sachs International in relation to recent SEC allegations. FSA will be liaising closely with SEC in this review," FSA said in a statement today. No further details were provided.

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

India's Olympic hopefuls to train in Dubai

India's Olympic hopefuls to train in Dubai

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

"The Dubai camp is for Olympic B qualifiers who are in India and currently unable to train," Swimming Federation of India secretary-general Monal Chokshi told Reuters.

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Women activists urged the government to withdraw the Bill from consideration in the Rajya Sabha, and review the fundamental flaws pending broad-based community consultations.

Govt bond yield spike temporary, says Chidambaram

Govt bond yield spike temporary, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Bond yields have risen since the Reserve Bank of India raised interest rates for a second consecutive month on October 29.

'Dhritarashtra' EC is helping 'Duryodhana' BJP win elections: Kejriwal

'Dhritarashtra' EC is helping 'Duryodhana' BJP win elections: Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The Delhi CM said that the people of India won't forgive the Election Commission and the BJP for manipulating the Constitution.

Why Cognizant is going slow in India

Why Cognizant is going slow in India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Post-bribery disclosure, Cognizant is not pursuing greenfield expansion in the country and relying on leased facilities for new demands. The incident, which came to light in 2016, is also said to have claimed 200-300 jobs so far mainly in areas like administration, legal, and procurement.

Panchayat polls: Trinamool gives all-party meet a miss

Panchayat polls: Trinamool gives all-party meet a miss

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Trinamool Congress on Saturday stayed away from the all-party meeting convened by the state Election Commission in Kolkata to discuss the upcoming panchayat polls in West Bengal, prompting the opposition Congress and Communist Party of India-Marxist to accuse the ruling party of disrespecting a constitutional body.

'I want to make Rs 1 crore in 17 yrs'

'I want to make Rs 1 crore in 17 yrs'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Google sales boss Nikesh Arora made $26 mn in '09

Google sales boss Nikesh Arora made $26 mn in '09

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Nikesh Arora, Google's global sales boss, is the top earning Indian at the global search giant.

How you can save tax by investing in mutual funds

How you can save tax by investing in mutual funds

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

This is an equity diversified fund and investors enjoy both the benefits of capital appreciation, as well as tax benefits.

Battle for Hyderabad: Stage set for municipal polls on Tuesday

Battle for Hyderabad: Stage set for municipal polls on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

As many as 74,44,260 voters would exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives in the 150-ward Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, according to official data.

National Athletics: Olympics-bound Luka wins gold, Mayookha injured

National Athletics: Olympics-bound Luka wins gold, Mayookha injured

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Rio-Olympics bound Tintu Luka grabbed the spotlight as she won the gold in women's 800m race on an uneventful third and final day of the Federation Cup National Athletics Championships, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Steeplechaser Sudha betters personal mark at National Open Athletics

Steeplechaser Sudha betters personal mark at National Open Athletics

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

National record holder Sudha Singh of Railways bettered her own meet mark while winning gold in the women's 3000m steeplechase on the third and penultimate day of the 53rd National Open Athletics Championships in Ranchi on Monday.

Sprinter Dharambir handed eight-year ban for doping

Sprinter Dharambir handed eight-year ban for doping

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Haryana sprinter Dharambir Singh, who was barred from representing the country in the Rio Olympics at the last minute for failing a dope test, has been slapped an eight-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency.

'The hope left for justice for my father gets crushed'

'The hope left for justice for my father gets crushed'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Jyoti Punwani reports on the strange case of Prashant Rahi, MTech, journalist, activist, now in solitary confinement in a Maharashtra prison.

FAQ: What is Section 377?

FAQ: What is Section 377?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Rediff.com gives you a lowdown on the controversial section:

West Bengal: Counting of municipal election votes postponed

West Bengal: Counting of municipal election votes postponed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The West Bengal State Election Commission on Sunday postponed counting of votes in the election to Bidhannagar and Asansol municipal corporations following allegations of large-scale violence, even as opposition parties demanded fresh elections.

FinMin steps in, tells Sebi to revoke 100-year maturity rule for AT1 bonds

FinMin steps in, tells Sebi to revoke 100-year maturity rule for AT1 bonds

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Senior officials in the MF industry say while the finance ministry and regulators communicate regularly, this is one of the very few instances in many years where an issue between the two has come out into the open.

Sukhbir Badal's car damaged, four hurt as SAD-Cong workers clash

Sukhbir Badal's car damaged, four hurt as SAD-Cong workers clash

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's bullet-proof car was damaged and four people were injured in a clash between Congress and Akali workers during the filing of nomination papers for the Jalalabad municipal polls in Fazilka on Tuesday, officials said.

US-Iraq war fear may affect G-sec mkt

US-Iraq war fear may affect G-sec mkt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

US-Iraq war fears may affect the sentiments in gilts market despite India's strong fundamentals and smooth sailing of the government's market borrowing now at Rs 1,34,036 crore (Rs 1,340.36 billion), PNB Gilts warned

Asian Games gold medallist Abraham beaten in 400m hurdles

Asian Games gold medallist Abraham beaten in 400m hurdles

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Asian Games gold medallist Joseph Abraham's hopes of qualifying for London Olympics were virtually dashed as he finished second in the men's 400m hurdles on the third day of the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Hyderabad on Monday.

Indo-Pak foreign sec talks in Delhi in Oct: Report

Indo-Pak foreign sec talks in Delhi in Oct: Report

Rediff.com17 Sep 2006

The statement was made by Pakistan's state-run APP news agency.

Sudha qualifies for Olympics 3000m steeplechase

Sudha qualifies for Olympics 3000m steeplechase

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Asian Games gold medallist Sudha Singh qualified for the upcoming London Olympics in the 3000m steeplechase by breaking her own National record in the VIII meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo championship in Huelva, Spain.

Gowda wins first gold for India at Asian Athletics Championships

Gowda wins first gold for India at Asian Athletics Championships

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Ace discus thrower Vikas Gowda clinched the first gold for India as the home team won three medals on the second day to make their presence felt in the 20th Asian Athletics Championships, in Pune on Thursday.

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Specific sections of the Companies Act need to be amended to empower Sebi to regulate or take penal action against an unlisted entity and its promoters for violating the insider trading and other securities norms.

West Bengal panchayat polls key to Mamata's national ambitions

West Bengal panchayat polls key to Mamata's national ambitions

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The elections are not only a means for TMC to prove its wide, unopposed mass allegiance but also a way to bargain for national leadership among regional political parties in the road to New Delhi.

World Cup ad rate can touch Rs 24 lakh per 10 secs!

World Cup ad rate can touch Rs 24 lakh per 10 secs!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

It could be a windfall for cricket World Cup broadcaster ESPN Star Sports if India reaches the knockout stages, as the spot rate for advertisements could then touch up to Rs 24 lakh (Rs 2.4 million) per 10 seconds.

3 more Indian athletes, including Maheswary, qualify for Rio Olympics

3 more Indian athletes, including Maheswary, qualify for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Three track and field athletes, including veteran triple jumper Renjith Maheswary, on Monday booked their berths for next month's Rio Olympics with national record breaking performances in the fourth Indian Grand Prix in Bengaluru.

India's 4x400m relay teams qualify for Rio Olympics

India's 4x400m relay teams qualify for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The Indian men's and women's 4x400m relay race teams virtually qualified for Rio Olympics after clocking impressive timings at the 3rd Indian Grand Prix athletics event in Bangalore on Sunday.

'No one is saying the vaccine is unsafe'

'No one is saying the vaccine is unsafe'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'Nobody is attacking the company or the vaccine.' 'The concerns are about the process and the lack of transparency.'

Serum gets nod for phase 2, 3 trials of Covid vaccine in India

Serum gets nod for phase 2, 3 trials of Covid vaccine in India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Currently, phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of the Oxford vaccine candidate is going on in the United Kingdom, phase 3 clinical trial in Brazil and phase 1 and 2 clinical trials in South Africa.

Shooters continue to disappoint

Shooters continue to disappoint

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Jaspal Rana and Samresh Jung finished sixth and 36th respectively in the 25 m Standard Pistol event at the World Shooting Championships.

Serum Institute ready to roll out Covid vaccine

Serum Institute ready to roll out Covid vaccine

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The Pune-based vaccine major has entered into a collaboration with the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine.