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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
January 17, 2001
Commission File Number 333-37376
REDIFF.COM INDIA LIMITED
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Not Applicable
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Mahalaxmi Engineering Estate,
1st Floor, L. J. First Cross Road
Mahim (West), Mumbai 400 016, India
+91-22-444-9144 (Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark registrant files or will file annual reports under cover
Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g 3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
Yes [ ] No [X]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to registrant in
connection with Rule 12g 3-2(b).
Not applicable.
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ITEM 5: Other Events
On January 17, 2001, Rediff.com India Limited released its earnings for the
quarter ended December 31, 2000. A copy of the related press release is attached
as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7: Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release dated January 17, 2001.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 17, 2001 REDIFF.COM INDIA LIMITED
By: /s/ Rajiv Warrier
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Rajiv Warrier
Chief Financial Officer
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99.1 Press Release dated January 17, 2001.
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