Clara Ferreira Marques And Simon Evans

Stories by Clara Ferreira Marques And Simon Evans

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2015

ICICI Bank has the largest proportion of SDR loans as a percentage of its total, followed by state-run United Bank of India and Canara Bank.

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2015

The changes would be the most ambitious overhaul to date of rules governing the liquidation or revival of companies in India.

Despite setbacks, India's reforms story is not over

Despite setbacks, India's reforms story is not over

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2015

Local businesses are fretting over reform setbacks.

It's a tug of war in Parliament as India Inc pleads to push GST

It's a tug of war in Parliament as India Inc pleads to push GST

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2015

Opposition politicians on Wednesday stalled a last minute attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to pass the Goods and Service Tax bill.

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

Rediff.com   14 May 2015

India's tech start-ups are following Silicon Valley's lead and embracing the "fail fast" culture.

India's state banks ready for a big transformation

India's state banks ready for a big transformation

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2015

India's state banks are under pressure to improve profitability.

Some staff say Sahara has not paid salaries for months

Some staff say Sahara has not paid salaries for months

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2015

Sahara told the top court this week it was considering other proposals to raise funds, including selling a luxury development outside Pune.

'Surprise rate cut by RBI is just a start but we need more'

'Surprise rate cut by RBI is just a start but we need more'

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley last month pointed to the high cost of capital for India's businesses as a key factor behind a manufacturing slowdown.

Antigua Test: Gayle leads strong West Indies reply vs NZ

Antigua Test: Gayle leads strong West Indies reply vs NZ

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2012

Chris Gayle marked his return to Test cricket with an imposing unbeaten 85 as he led West Indies to 145 without loss, chasing New Zealand's 351 all out on the second day of the first Test at North Sound, Antigua.

Euro 2012: Rooney sends England through, Ukraine miss out

Euro 2012: Rooney sends England through, Ukraine miss out

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2012

A Wayne Rooney goal on his belated entry to Euro 2012 earned England a 1-0 win over Ukraine on Tuesday that sent them into the last eight as Group D winners and eliminated the co-hosts.

Boo him like Beckham, American dream is over

Boo him like Beckham, American dream is over

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2009

He was supposed to be the man who would take soccer in the United States to the next level yet David Beckham is in danger of becoming an embarrassing liability to the game in the country. A significant section of the LA fans have turned against Beckham for one simple reason -- he turned his back on them.

ICL players heading to US Twenty20 event

ICL players heading to US Twenty20 event

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2009

Players from the rebel Indian Cricket League and some big names from the sport's past are to take part in an as yet unauthorised Twenty20 tournament in New York in October. Jay Mir, president and CEO of American Sports And Entertainment Group, said the tournament, to be called the American Premier League, has signed up players from the major cricket nations with the majority coming from the ICL.

Nadal leads march of top seeds in Miami

Nadal leads march of top seeds in Miami

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal needed two tie-breaks to outlast Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 7-6 at the Sony Ericsson Open on Tuesday, the Spaniard's win completing an ominous march into the quarter-finals for the top seeds.

Serena struggles through, Dementieva out

Serena struggles through, Dementieva out

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2009

World number one Serena Williams struggled to a 7-5 5-7 6-3 win over China's Zheng Jie on Monday to earn a place in the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open.

Nadal and Murray through in Miami

Nadal and Murray through in Miami

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal held off a strong challenge from Portugal's Frederico Gil on Monday to win 7-5 6-3 and book a place in the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open.

Dyson banking on Bravo return for consistency

Dyson banking on Bravo return for consistency

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2009

West Indies coach John Dyson believes the return to fitness of all-rounder Dwayne Bravo could help the Caribbean side find the consistency they need to build on their first series win in five years.

Maturing West Indies give Dyson reward

Maturing West Indies give Dyson reward

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2009

West Indies coach John Dyson has spent two years trying to turn a group of talented individuals into a team that can win again and after the first test rout of England he senses things are starting to come together.

Armstrong to make Tour de France comeback

Armstrong to make Tour de France comeback

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2008

Seven-times winner Lance Armstrong will make a Tour de France comeback next year, his spokesman told Reuters on Monday. The 37-year-old rider announced in September he was coming out of retirement for the 2009 season.

Beckham to miss Euro qualifiers with knee injury

Beckham to miss Euro qualifiers with knee injury

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2007

England international David Beckham will miss his country's Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia next month after being ruled out for six weeks with a knee ligament injury.

Rookie Hamilton claims first F1 win

Rookie Hamilton claims first F1 win

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2007

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton took his first Formula One victory on Sunday, keeping his cool in a chaotic Canadian Grand Prix to take the outright lead in the championship.