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The nefarious world of C Sivasankaran

The nefarious world of C Sivasankaran

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Corporate ministry documents show that the Siva's firm kept taking loans from public sector banks like State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank which gradually turned to bad loans.

Did vote-buying help Rio secure 2016 Olympic hosting rights?

Did vote-buying help Rio secure 2016 Olympic hosting rights?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

IOC ethics committee looks into Rio payment claims

Former Air Chief SP Tyagi arrested by CBI in VVIP chopper scam

Former Air Chief SP Tyagi arrested by CBI in VVIP chopper scam

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Along with Tyagi, his cousin Sanjiv alias Julie Tyagi and lawyer Gautam Khaitan were also arrested.

BJP reaped benefits of communal polarisation: Cong in LS

BJP reaped benefits of communal polarisation: Cong in LS

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of having "reaped benefits" of communal polarisation in the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on Wednesday said the government should now focus on good governance and deliver on promises.

CWG Medals Tally: India finish 3rd with 26 golds; Australia top

CWG Medals Tally: India finish 3rd with 26 golds; Australia top

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Medals tally of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

Panama papers expose: DLF, Apollo, Indiabulls deny charges

Panama papers expose: DLF, Apollo, Indiabulls deny charges

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The list includes Gautam Adani's brother Vinod Adani among others.

All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Zika virus, an alarming and disturbing infection that may be linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains, is spreading through the Americas. But what is the virus, how is it spread and how can people minimise the chances of catching it?

ED summons Praful Patel in UPA-era aviation scam

ED summons Praful Patel in UPA-era aviation scam

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The NCP leader said that he will be happy to cooperate with the ED so that the agency understands the "complexities" of the aviation sector.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Panama Papers: New data shows about 2,000 Indian links

Panama Papers: New data shows about 2,000 Indian links

Rediff.com10 May 2016

A random check of the database for India displays about 22 offshore entities, 1,046 officers or individual links, 42 intermediaries and as many as 828 addresses within the country ranging from the tony and posh locations of metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai to mofussil locations like that in Haryana's Sirsa, Bihar's Muzaffarpur and Madhya Pradesh's Mandasaur and state capital Bhopal.

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

More than half of Mallya's total package for 2015 has been paid by Mendocino Brewing Company for 'promoting' the company's beer brands

Rs 4,000-crore USL funds transfer under scanner

Rs 4,000-crore USL funds transfer under scanner

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

RBI, Enforcement Directorate to see if money was sent to tax haven

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

Black money: Action time now, warns Centre

Black money: Action time now, warns Centre

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

India has a double-taxation avoidance pact with Singapore and more than 85 countries.

Indian airlines brave Covid turbulence

Indian airlines brave Covid turbulence

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Though India's airlines are certainly bleeding, they haven't yet faced the ignominy of shutting down.

Vacationing abroad with family? Consider travel insurance

Vacationing abroad with family? Consider travel insurance

Rediff.com1 May 2016

It is one piece of document that you should have alongside your travel tickets.

'Anti-nationalism' in the business world

'Anti-nationalism' in the business world

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Global investment is agnostic when it comes to nationalism, says Kanika Datta.

Government clears counter-China move in Andamans

Government clears counter-China move in Andamans

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The prompt approval to set up a radar station on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands signalled the Modi government's intent to deal with China on its own terms.

PIX: Maria Sharapova and her rich friends

PIX: Maria Sharapova and her rich friends

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Sharapova is not just one of the world's top tennis players but a brilliant business woman.

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas.

The 'next Tendulkar' from the West Indies?

The 'next Tendulkar' from the West Indies?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Former West Indies player Keith Arthurton conducted a three-day coaching clinic this weekend on the islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda and had no doubt whatsoever that he has seen the next Tendulkar in seven-year-old Aidan Gorege.

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

Black money: Swiss have agreed to help India but...

Black money: Swiss have agreed to help India but...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

If India was able to provide additional and new information about people and entities that figure on stolen lists, they may consider it to exchange information

What's the logic behind tax evasion?

What's the logic behind tax evasion?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

It is strange that the wealthy evade taxes even though the marginal utility of the money saved amounts to little and tax rates in countries, including India, have dropped

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a constant delivery of goods and services.

Sahara owns several luxury apartments, assets abroad

Sahara owns several luxury apartments, assets abroad

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Other London properties, aircraft & offshore accounts are yet to catch the attention of regulators.

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

Hillary takes wafer-thin win in Kentucky, Sanders wins Oregon

Hillary takes wafer-thin win in Kentucky, Sanders wins Oregon

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Clinton win potentially disrupts a string of expected primary losses this month that had threatened to weaken her even as she turned her focus to her likely matchup against Republican Donald Trump in the general election.

It's Branson vs Adani in Australia

It's Branson vs Adani in Australia

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Virgin promoter to protest Adani's mining project in Australia, saying it will damage the Great Barrier Reef

Barack Obama lands in Cuba as first US president

Barack Obama lands in Cuba as first US president

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

According to CNN, just before Obama stepped from Air Force One, he sent a message to Cubans through Twitter.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

In pix: Interesting Christmas rituals around the world

In pix: Interesting Christmas rituals around the world

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

How many of these did you already know about?

The story of tax havens and financial secrecy

The story of tax havens and financial secrecy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Two organisations tracking tax violations and money laundering worldwide identify totally different sets of countries for lack of financial transparency.

Speak Asia mastermind held

Speak Asia mastermind held

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Ram Sumiran Pal arrested in Delhi; hunt for two others on.

These Indian teenagers won Google Science Fair 2014 Awards

These Indian teenagers won Google Science Fair 2014 Awards

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Two Indians, Arsh Dilbagi and Mihir Garimella, were among the winners of Google Science Fair 2014, held on September 22, 2014 at the Fox Theatre, Redwood City, California.

The hotelier who broke the mould

The hotelier who broke the mould

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Dominic Jose understood that luxury has a new definition. It's not ostentation, but the experience that matters.

United Spirits, Vijay Mallya set for a lengthy legal battle

United Spirits, Vijay Mallya set for a lengthy legal battle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

USL is already contesting a Karnataka High Court order.

Rajya Sabha MP, close to Jagan, indicted in US

Rajya Sabha MP, close to Jagan, indicted in US

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

US indicts Rajya Sabha MP K V P Ramachandra Rao, a close associate of Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and his son Jaganmohan Reddy, in bribery and corruption case.