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Special award for Aamir Khan

Special award for Aamir Khan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The actor-turned director will receive a special award from Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratisthan for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Yash Gupta is Johns Hopkins B-school dean

Yash Gupta is Johns Hopkins B-school dean

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Gupta, a native of Punjab, will begin in his new position January 1, 2008.

The burger that costs Rs 4.4 lakh

The burger that costs Rs 4.4 lakh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

A single burger served up in Dubai during a charity auction has fetched Rs 4.4 lakh ($7,000), breaking the record for highest price paid for the fast food.

'PM-CARES must disclose all account details'

'PM-CARES must disclose all account details'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'Citizens have given money to PM-CARES, so they have the right to know what has happened to their money.'

Provident fund interest rate hiked to 8.8%

Provident fund interest rate hiked to 8.8%

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

There has been demand to hike the PF interest rate to 8.90 per cent.

Sandeep Baweja on California city's schools board

Sandeep Baweja on California city's schools board

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Sandeep Baweja, an attorney with the Baweja Law Group, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation.

Indiabulls to enter MF biz

Indiabulls to enter MF biz

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Indiabulls has received Sebi's approval to enter the mutual fund operations.

On Nehru's 125th birth anniversary Cong to organise conference on freedom

On Nehru's 125th birth anniversary Cong to organise conference on freedom

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

As part of its celebrations for the 125th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, the Congress will this week organise a conference bringing together many writers and historians, including Left leaning, to discuss freedom, equality, democracy and secularism in today's context.

Sebi bats for tax breaks to attract pension money to market

Sebi bats for tax breaks to attract pension money to market

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The total size of pension market in India is estimated to have stood at over Rs 1.5 lakh crore (Rs 1.5 trillion) in 2010, while it is expected to rise to over Rs 2 lakh crore (Rs 2 trillion) by 2015 and further to close to Rs 3 lakh crore (Rs 3 trillion) in 2020 and more than Rs 4 lakh crore (Rs 4 trillion) by 2025.

Amnesty India calls for end to ED's 'smear campaign'

Amnesty India calls for end to ED's 'smear campaign'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The human rights organisation has called for an independent inquiry into the selective leaks of information.

First year of college? Relationships can wait!

First year of college? Relationships can wait!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Freedom doesn't mean experimenting everything that comes your way. Tread with caution, warns Dr Prakriti Poddar.

Why your PF deposits will fetch lower interest now

Why your PF deposits will fetch lower interest now

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

As per the EPFO income projections, retaining 8.8 per cent rate of interest for the current fiscal would have left a deficit of Rs 383 crore. Hence, it was lowered to 8.65 per cent

Terror threat has even Shirdi worried

Terror threat has even Shirdi worried

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Additional Superintendent of Police Shrikant Pathak said the decision to tighten security at the Sai Baba temple was taken following a threat perception.

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kavitha Kuruganti has been fighting for decades to ensure farmers are respected and get their due from the Indian nation. In order to ensure they don't struggle for a living, she works to ensure sustainable farm livelihoods and farmers' rights.

Arcelor Mittal to sell American plant

Arcelor Mittal to sell American plant

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The transaction is expected to close in October, subject to oversight and approval by the recently appointed court trustee, a company statement said.

1993 riots case: Witness identifies Sena leader

1993 riots case: Witness identifies Sena leader

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

A prime witness in the 1993 riots case identified Shiv Sena leader Madhukar Sarpotdar before a special riots court in Mumbai on Friday.Police Inspector Madhav Khanolkar told the court that he was on duty on December 27, 1992, when a mob of people from the Ganesh Utsav Samiti Mandal gathered near the Ganesh temple in suburban Kherwadi area of Mumbai. He said that Sarpotdar, one K P Naik and Ramesh Pawar from the Sena were present with the trustees of the Mandal.

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Twitter has been in talks with India-born Padmasree Warrior among others.

Videocon paid ICICI Bank dues worth Rs 1000 cr till Dec last year

Videocon paid ICICI Bank dues worth Rs 1000 cr till Dec last year

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

NuPower will return loan with interest to consumer durables major by 2021

No decision on PF rate cut

No decision on PF rate cut

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

A consensus eluded the Central Board of Trustees on the controversial issue of interest rates for 3 crore (30 million) provident fund subscribers amid indications that the board would take up the matter next month.

'Why should I not go to the temple?'

'Why should I not go to the temple?'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Authorities of the Sri Ramanathaswamy temple performed a 'parikara pooja' (cleaning and atonement pooja) after Hasan Ali entered it on Saturday last.

EPF Board may invest 5% in stock market

EPF Board may invest 5% in stock market

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

The Employees Provident Fund Board may examine the option of investing five per cent EPF corpus money in stock markets, Union Labour Minister Oscar Fernandes said on Tuesday. Ahead of the meeting of EPF Central Board of Trustees to finalise the interest rate for 2007-08, Fernandes said that the option to make investment in the capital market was "still open".

Govt notifies 8.5% EPF interest for FY07

Govt notifies 8.5% EPF interest for FY07

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

The central government has notified the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) rate of interest at 8.5 per cent for 2006-07. The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of EPF, in July, had recommended interest at 8.5 per cent. The government has now accorded its approval to notify the specified rate of interest for the year.

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The Nizam's descendants, Prince Mukarram Jah -- the titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad -- and his younger brother Muffakham Jah, joined hands with the Indian government in the legal battle against Pakistan for possession of over around 35 million pounds lying with NatWest Bank plc in London.

RTI a potent tool to get I-T refund

RTI a potent tool to get I-T refund

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Those running from pillar to post to get their Income Tax refund dues can seek solace in Right to Information Act, which is fast becoming a potent tool to get refund faster.

Thomson buys Reuters for $17.2 bn

Thomson buys Reuters for $17.2 bn

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Woodbridge, the Thomson family holding company which controls about 70 per cent of Thomson, has also committed to vote in favour of the deal, the statement said.

Owner of Bhubaneshwar hospital where 21 died in fire arrested

Owner of Bhubaneshwar hospital where 21 died in fire arrested

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Manoj Naik was taken into custody after he surrendered at the Khandagiri Police Station.

Maha govt after temple wealth: VHP

Maha govt after temple wealth: VHP

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

If the government plan goes through, the trustees will have no say in temple affairs.

EPF rate to remain unchanged at 8.5%

EPF rate to remain unchanged at 8.5%

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

After a three-hour meeting of the Central Board of Trustees of the EPF, CITU general secretary Tapan Sen said that the meeting decided to continue with 8.5 per cent for 2007-08, ignoring the demands by trade unions to hike the interest rate to 9.5 per cent.

Trusts withdrew Rs 4,000 crore prematurely from Tata Sons in May

Trusts withdrew Rs 4,000 crore prematurely from Tata Sons in May

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Terms reveal that such premature redemption is allowable on dividend reset dates in case there is no agreement on the dividend rate

Haji Ali Dargah trust finally relents, allows women's entry into inner sanctum

Haji Ali Dargah trust finally relents, allows women's entry into inner sanctum

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Women will be granted access to the sanctum sanctorum of the Haji Ali shrine in Mumbai on par with men

Pay rising, but Indian BPOs safe: BT India chief

Pay rising, but Indian BPOs safe: BT India chief

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Outsourcers will not migrate to China because of the sheer talent and English language proficiency in India, says Arun Seth, chairman, British Telecom India.

EPF Board defers decision on interest rate

EPF Board defers decision on interest rate

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

The EPF Board on Saturday once again deferred decision on the contentious issue of interest rate for its four crore subscribers till the next meeting to facilitate more consultations between the Labour and Finance ministries.

Britannia takes I-T dept to court

Britannia takes I-T dept to court

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Britannia Industries, the country's top biscuit maker, has taken the income tax department, Kolkata, to court after it received a show-cause notice asking it to explain the withdrawal of funds from the employees' pension fund in 2003.

Won't allow Trupti Desai to enter Haji Ali Dargah, says Sena leader

Won't allow Trupti Desai to enter Haji Ali Dargah, says Sena leader

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Haji Arafat said that the attempt by Desai to enter the Haji Ali Dargah is a conspiracy meant to disturb Mumbai's peaceful environment.

PF rate to remain 8.5% for 2006-07

PF rate to remain 8.5% for 2006-07

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Bowing to pressure from Left- backed trade unions, the Employees Provident Fund Board agreed on Monday to continue paying 8.5 per cent interest rate to its nearly 4 crore subscribers for fiscal 2006-07 as well.

MF investors wait for compensation

MF investors wait for compensation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

In front-running case, some fund houses have settled with Sebi and paid the amount lost to trustees.

Office of Profit issue put to rest

Office of Profit issue put to rest

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

It was not clear whether the petition filed recently against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram.\n\n

Shivakumar's ED custody extended till Sep 17

Shivakumar's ED custody extended till Sep 17

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Shivakumar, arrested on September 3 by the ED, was produced before the court on the expiry of his 9-day custodial interrogation by the agency.