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Reforms, bilateral ties to dominate Geithner's meet

Reforms, bilateral ties to dominate Geithner's meet

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Breakfast meeting between Timothy Geithner, US treasury secretary, leading industralists due Wednesday.

Ratan Tata was a brilliant leader: India Inc

Ratan Tata was a brilliant leader: India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Ratan Tata, an iconic corporate leader, retired as Chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group on Friday after a 50-year run, on his 75th birthday.

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

'Hike in diesel price will rein in fiscal deficit'

'Hike in diesel price will rein in fiscal deficit'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The main risk to the fiscal deficit arises from subsidies, which are threatening to far exceed the provision made for them in the Budget.

Can Godrej group achieve its ambitious growth targets?

Can Godrej group achieve its ambitious growth targets?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The group is selling off unprofitable businesses and narrowing its focus to raise revenue ten fold by 2021.

CII chief Godrej finds it difficult to enter WEF meet

CII chief Godrej finds it difficult to enter WEF meet

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The impact of the parting of ways between Geneva-based World Economic Forum and CII was felt on the ground when president of the industry chamber Adi Godrej was prevented from entering a discussion hall.

India Inc HAPPY with Obama's win; outsourcing still a worry

India Inc HAPPY with Obama's win; outsourcing still a worry

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

"Outsourcing is also a concern and I hope it will be addressed soon," Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej told reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on India in Gurgaon.

CII asks PM to fast-track economic reforms

CII asks PM to fast-track economic reforms

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Confederation of Indian Industry has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to fast track economic reforms, which in turn would boost investments and accelerate growth, chamber's new president Adi Godrej said on Thursday.

K'taka HC grants Yeddyurappa, kin anticipatory bail

K'taka HC grants Yeddyurappa, kin anticipatory bail

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The Karnataka high court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, his two sons and son-in-law in relation to the illegal mining case.

Shekhar Kapur's Paani to go on floors next year

Shekhar Kapur's Paani to go on floors next year

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

The film will be produced by Yash Raj Films.

Action on coal blocks must not be driven by politics'

Action on coal blocks must not be driven by politics'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

CAG has said the government suffered a presumptive loss of Rs 1.86 lakh crore (Rs 1.86 trillion) in coal block allocations during 2004-2008, when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held the coal portfolio.

Narayana Murthy bats for a second term for Rajan

Narayana Murthy bats for a second term for Rajan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

"I would hope that the government would very respectfully request him to continue for one term or my preference would be two terms," Narayana Murthy said.

Is he the next big thing in Bollywood?

Is he the next big thing in Bollywood?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Television actor Sushant Singh Rajput is currently trying to work out two movie deals simultaneously.

HC issues notice to CBI on Yeddyurappa's anticipatory bail

HC issues notice to CBI on Yeddyurappa's anticipatory bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

The Karnataka high court on Thursday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation on the anticipatory bail petitions filed by former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family members in the illegal mining case.

Court summons to Yeddy, kin in land denotification case

Court summons to Yeddy, kin in land denotification case

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

In fresh trouble for former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, the Lokayukta court on Tuesday ordered issue of summons to him, his son B Y Raghavendra, MP, and five other 'benamidars' in a case over alleged denotification of land in Bhadravathi in Shimoga district.

'I am a very greedy man'

'I am a very greedy man'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

'I don't make big budget films. So if my film makes Rs 120 crore, it's a huge hit. We finish fast, make it on a small budget and recover fast,' Akshay Kumar tells Patcy N/Rediff.com.

Review: Saala Khadoos is All Growl, No Punch!

Review: Saala Khadoos is All Growl, No Punch!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

R Madhavan has a flair for playing unlikeable characters well and he achieves that here too, writes Sukanya Verma.

Osama planned for shoe bombers to follow up on 9/11

Osama planned for shoe bombers to follow up on 9/11

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Al Qaeda's slain leader Osama bin Laden had planned to follow up the September 11 attacks with shoe bombers to blow up American passenger planes, which would have brought the American economy to its knees, a British man convicted on terrorism charges testified in a trial in New York.

What India Inc expects from Modi2

What India Inc expects from Modi2

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.'

'I don't know what a Sunday is!'

'I don't know what a Sunday is!'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'If I'm in Bombay for 30 days of work, I'm working all 30 days, there's no holiday between my work.' 'Sometimes I wish for a routine in life, but maybe if the routine comes in, it would be horrible.' 'I'm so used to rushing and hurrying,' Anushka Sharma tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com

'I do action films to satisfy my fans'

'I do action films to satisfy my fans'

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Aditya is back after sabbatical. The action hero will be seen in his next Villian which releases tomorrow.

Why are all eyes on Pirojsha Godrej?

Why are all eyes on Pirojsha Godrej?

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Hungry for deals, Godrej Properties plans to treble the number of project launches in the current financial year, from five launches in FY2012 to 15 in FY2013.

American convicted of plotting terror attacks in New York

American convicted of plotting terror attacks in New York

Rediff.com2 May 2012

An American, who received training at Al Qaeda camps in Pakistan, was on Wednesday convicted on multiple terrorism charges including plotting with two of his friends to carry out suicide attacks in the New York subways in one of the most serious terrorist plots since 9/11.

Karnataka HC grants bail to Yeddyurappa in land case

Karnataka HC grants bail to Yeddyurappa in land case

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday granted bail to former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, accused in a de-notification case.

'I feel naked without my moustache'

'I feel naked without my moustache'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Ranveer Singh is glad that trade pundits are talking about him being the most bankable star.

Obama biz meet: Top industrialists to attend

Obama biz meet: Top industrialists to attend

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) in coordination with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) is preparing a list of invitees for the business summit to be addressed by visiting US President Barack Obama.

'We hope to maintain the growth momentum'

'We hope to maintain the growth momentum'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

"Both domestic and international business grew well this quarter. Growth in net sales of the domestic business was close to 50 per cent, while the international business saw nearly a three-fold growth during the same period. Our international acquisitions have played a role in helping us register good numbers this quarter."

Siruthai has a boatload of masala numbers

Siruthai has a boatload of masala numbers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Siruthai's music is not terrible, but not original either.

'Hisss didn't work with the critics'

'Hisss didn't work with the critics'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Well known cinematographer Madhu Ambat on the snake film and what went wrong.

In pics: A stunning Israeli model and her baby bump

In pics: A stunning Israeli model and her baby bump

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Bar Refaeli who is pregnant with her second child has been flaunting her growing baby bump in the most stylish ways.

Karnataka HC reserves order on Madani plea

Karnataka HC reserves order on Madani plea

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The Karnataka High Court reserved its orders on a petition filed by arrested PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani praying for quashing of the charge sheet filed against him in connection with the 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts. During a hearing on the petition which came up before Justice Subhash B Adi, Special Public Prosecutor H S Chandramouli opposed the plea contending that there was enough evidence against Madani for his complicity in the blasts.

Why doubts have surfaced over Hinduja's deal for Jet

Why doubts have surfaced over Hinduja's deal for Jet

Rediff.com23 May 2019

While the interest from Hinduja is a positive sign for the grounded airline, executives of banks cautioned that there is no certainty that the deal will fructify. The cost of recapitalising Jet Airways is increasing every day.

Shuruaat Ka Twist Review: 6 short films, 2 masterpieces

Shuruaat Ka Twist Review: 6 short films, 2 masterpieces

Rediff.com31 May 2019

It is the two women directors in Shuruaat Ka Twist who end up making the best films, feels Sreehari Nair.

Godrej unveils $50 mn VC fund for agri start-ups

Godrej unveils $50 mn VC fund for agri start-ups

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Diversified business group Godrej Industries has set up a $50 million venture capital fund along with a set of individuals to invest in agri start-ups.

K'tka HC dismisses Madani's plea to quash charges

K'tka HC dismisses Madani's plea to quash charges

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Holding that there was a prima facie case against Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a criminal petition filed by him on Thursday, seeking quashing of a charge sheet regarding the 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case.

Netanyahu in Mumbai, to pay tributes to 26/11 victims

Netanyahu in Mumbai, to pay tributes to 26/11 victims

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

There may be a one-on-one meeting between Fadnavis and Netanyahu, after which the chief minister will host a lunch for the Israeli premier and his delegation.

The many hats donned by PM Modi

The many hats donned by PM Modi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, considered stylish by many, dons several hats quite literally. From the traditional headgear of Nagaland, to the pagadi to the Assamese traditional japi, Modi has worn it all. Here's a look at PM Modi's best looks

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

2 Indians in Forbes' list of billionaire heiresses

2 Indians in Forbes' list of billionaire heiresses

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The heiresses chose to live a low key life, spending much of their time trying to live up to their family's legacy.

Review: Not Wah re wah at all!

Review: Not Wah re wah at all!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The film is a poor copy of What Women Want.