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Review: PLAYGO BH47 headphones

Review: PLAYGO BH47 headphones

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

When it comes to performance and affordability, how do these Indian headphones fare when compared popular international brands like JBL and Sennheiser?

How Mercedes is gaining speed in a slowing car market

How Mercedes is gaining speed in a slowing car market

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

From watches and sunglasses to trekking/fitness bicycles, online shoppers seem ready to loosen purse strings.

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Older workers are headed for the VRS exit in larger-than-expected numbers even as unrest stirs over unrevised wage settlements.

CBDT rules out giving relaxation to FPIs

CBDT rules out giving relaxation to FPIs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Even though option to invest as a company is available, many FPIs have chosen trust route to enjoy less tax or zero tax through tax havens such as the Cayman Islands and Luxembourg.

7 Indian firms in Fortune 500 list

7 Indian firms in Fortune 500 list

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani-led RIL was the top private sector company from the country as it jumped from 203rd rank last year to 148th.

'The enemy started firing at us'

'The enemy started firing at us'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Twenty one years ago, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force fought a bloody and bitter war to evict Pakistani intruders from the icy heights in Kargil. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes the lesser known heroes of the Kargil War.

Tatas win back Air India; welcome back, says Ratan Tata

Tatas win back Air India; welcome back, says Ratan Tata

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

They say better late than never. For the Tatas, the original owners of Air India, bringing back the airline to its fold is worth the wait even if the attempt to privatise the bleeding national carrier by successive governments has taken over two decades. While many airlines have come and gone from the Indian skies since the time when the first move was made to privatise Air India to date, the salt-to-software conglomerate has never let the love affair with aviation, more so with Air India that its former chairman Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (JRD) had, to go off the radar. It is said that Tata group executives used to complain in private that JRD -- the pioneer of the Indian aviation industry -- spent more time worrying about Air India than the Tata group when he was heading both the entities.

Param Vir Chakra Abdul Hamid, a Hero's Hero

Param Vir Chakra Abdul Hamid, a Hero's Hero

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

'Both Abdul Hamid and the enemy tank place each other in their sights and shoot. Both shells hit their targets. There is a loud blast, fire and smoke.' 'Hamid doesn't get time to jump off. A deafening blast follows and then there is complete silence.' 'Abdul Hamid is dead. He has destroyed a total of seven enemy tanks, many more than what an armoured formation could take on.'

Private players may now enter India's fuel retailing space

Private players may now enter India's fuel retailing space

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

At present, India has 56,999 fuel outlets. Of those, only 6,276 are owned by private companies

NEET data of 2.5 lakh students compromised: Who's responsible?

NEET data of 2.5 lakh students compromised: Who's responsible?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

A company claims to run ads on Facebook where students are encouraged to provide their details to get help from career counsellors.

New Range Rover to be launched on September 29

New Range Rover to be launched on September 29

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

The latest SUV, as the company states, is the first SUV to have the all-aluminium body frame. With this the bare shell of the Rover becomes just 12kgs heavier than the Mini Countryman Shell.

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

'The Russians Are Like Demons'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'Another friend told me that the Russians had come to their homes, killed their neighbours and raped his neighbour's wife, and they killed even children in Bucha.'

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Global companies, e-commerce platforms and software product firms all want skilled digital workers.

Budget 2014: Tax woes of multi-national cos likely to end

Budget 2014: Tax woes of multi-national cos likely to end

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Budget may allow use of advance-pricing agreements for past cases.

Reliance, BP set to kick off imported LNG marketing

Reliance, BP set to kick off imported LNG marketing

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

The companies are in talks with Shell, Petronet LNG to book capacity

Brand Modi rules!

Brand Modi rules!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

The public feels there is a mismatch between what the prime minister says and what happens on the ground, but Narendra Modi continues to enjoy public support.

Warn anyone with black money, they will not be spared: Modi to CAs

Warn anyone with black money, they will not be spared: Modi to CAs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Addressing chartered accountants on the foundation day of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in India, Modi also said CAs should take a pledge to bring people in the tax bracket rather than boasting about the number of clients they have saved from paying taxes.

BJP remains the side to beat in 2019

BJP remains the side to beat in 2019

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'Karti Chidambaram may be the beginning of a larger can of worms that the government has waited thus far to pop open,' says Vikram Johri.

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.

Atmanirbhar Bharat put off to buy Israeli guns

Atmanirbhar Bharat put off to buy Israeli guns

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'We cannot understand why the government is facilitating the import of artillery when our indigenous guns are doing so well.'

The boss who nurtures

The boss who nurtures

Rediff.com22 May 2018

It is all about a C and C model -- of choices and consequences -- for women. Women make choices about their lives and for each of them there will be consequences, Shell India Lubricants MD Mansi Madan Tripathy tells Jyoti Mukul.

Diesel decontrol sparks fresh hopes for pvt oil cos

Diesel decontrol sparks fresh hopes for pvt oil cos

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Their first target would be bulk buyers.

RIL, Essar take fuel battle to tribunal

RIL, Essar take fuel battle to tribunal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

The private companies want a level playing field so that they can compete with the government companies in fuel retailing.

2G: Tina Ambani seeks exemption from appearing on Aug 23

2G: Tina Ambani seeks exemption from appearing on Aug 23

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

CBI prosecutor K K Goel opposed the application saying it was "dragging the trial" and noted that Anil Ambani too had filed a similar plea earlier.

ED files fresh chargesheet in VVIP choppers deal; names middleman Christian Michel

ED files fresh chargesheet in VVIP choppers deal; names middleman Christian Michel

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh charge sheet, delving specifically into the role of British national and alleged middleman Christian Michel James and his few Indian associates, in connection with its money laundering probe in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal.

Ram Gopal Varma returns to Mumbai

Ram Gopal Varma returns to Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The filmmaker has bought a new office space in Mumbai and is planning to make a sequel to Company.

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 People's Choice Award. This year's competition attracted more than 50,000 entries from professionals and amateurs across the world. Voting for the The People's Choice Award is open until 2 pm February 2.

Oil most transparent business: Study

Oil most transparent business: Study

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

RIL's cost of borrowing gives India Inc jitters

RIL's cost of borrowing gives India Inc jitters

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

If Reliance has to pay about one percentage point more for short-term money, the bond market could be out of bounds for many lower-rated firms after some time.

Planning to buy an e-car? Do read this

Planning to buy an e-car? Do read this

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Parts of electric cars are costlier and repairing often means replacing an entire system, which drives insurance premium rates up.

Cyber insurance is a small price for protection

Cyber insurance is a small price for protection

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Annual premiums do not exceed what you readily shell out for an OTT subscription.

SC deals Rs 92,641 crore blow to telecom cos

SC deals Rs 92,641 crore blow to telecom cos

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

In a setback to telecom service providers, the Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Centre's plea to recover adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of about Rs 92,000 crore from them.

Note ban effect: I-T lens on 60,000 depositors

Note ban effect: I-T lens on 60,000 depositors

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Includes those dealing in high-value property and petrol pump owners

Modi govt cuts wings of tax officials

Modi govt cuts wings of tax officials

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Top management of firms should be summoned for a few specified reasons and after written justification at a senior level.

Ambassador pulls Hindustan Motors back from the brink

Ambassador pulls Hindustan Motors back from the brink

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Boosted by its demand, sales jumped 166% in February. The firm is now planning a massive facelift for its cars to keep the momentum going.

Osaka juggernaut rolls on to second Australian Open crown

Osaka juggernaut rolls on to second Australian Open crown

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

More major trophies surely await if she can convert her irresistible hardcourt form to French Open clay and grass at Wimbledon.

Mossack Fonseca to start legal action over Panama Papers leak

Mossack Fonseca to start legal action over Panama Papers leak

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The public gained its first access to the Panama Papers records of over 200,000 secret offshore companies when the ICIJ put a searchable database online earlier Monday.

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Last year, there was almost 16 per cent increase in hiring by the Global Capability Centres in India.