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The favourite toy of India's super-rich

The favourite toy of India's super-rich

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Vijay Mallya, Adi Godrej, Anil Ambani and Anand Mahindra have fallen for the charms of a yacht.

Pak court issues notices in 26/11 case

Pak court issues notices in 26/11 case

Rediff.com9 May 2010

An Anti Terrorist Court in Rawalpindi has issued notifications to all concerned parties in the November 2008 Mumbai terror attack case in order to start arguments on petitions filed by the seven men accused of lending logistical support to the 26/11 attackers.

Karnataka HC allows Nityananda to preach

Karnataka HC allows Nityananda to preach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Karnataka High Court on Friday relaxed the bail conditions of self-styled godman Nityananda Swami, facing rape and other criminal charges, allowing him to preach.

Rs 130,000,000,000! That's the cost of Bharat bandh

Rs 130,000,000,000! That's the cost of Bharat bandh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

How effective are these strikes to solve an issue as vexing as this? Aren't strikes a bane for a nation already reeling under a heavy dose of inflation? Don't strikes put more pressure on an inflationary economic structure like India's?

Bid for a CEO of your choice

Bid for a CEO of your choice

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The programme that began last year has seen the list of CEOs -- who will be put under the hammer -- grow.

Sankranti releases, 2010

Sankranti releases, 2010

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Check out these Telugu films releasing this festive season.

FBI arrests 2 men linked to NYC bomb plot

FBI arrests 2 men linked to NYC bomb plot

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested two men on Friday on charges of plotting explosions in New York City as a part of an "ongoing terror investigation" trailing the arrest of an Afghan national on similar charges last year.

Adidas, Puma bury hatchet after more than 60 years

Adidas, Puma bury hatchet after more than 60 years

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Sports goods makers Adidas and Puma, founded by two feuding brothers, buried a 61-year-old grudge by playing a soccer match at their German hometown of Herzogenaurach to mark International Peace Day on Monday. With Adidas chief executive Herbert Hainer and Puma CEO Jochen Zeitz taking part, employees played in mixed teams to mark the annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence with the first reconciliation since brothers Adi and Rudolf Dassler split in 1948.

Satyam directors feel the heat

Satyam directors feel the heat

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Independent directors of Satyam Computers, who agreed to the company's proposal of buying out two promoter-related companies, failed to be independent in 'spirit', industry captains said.

FMCG cos turn the heat on retailers

FMCG cos turn the heat on retailers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Marico's chief executive officer (Consumer Products Business) Saugata Gupta, too, affirmed that his company was being cautious in dealings with such retailers. FMCG companies work on tight credit cycles. On the other hand, modern trade retailers such as Aditya Birla Group's More, RPG's Spencer, Mukesh Ambani group's Reliance Fresh, Subhiksha and Vishal have been expanding aggressively over the last couple of years.

Spotted: Abhishek Bachchan at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Abhishek Bachchan at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Reader Neeta and Venky Rajaraman sent us a photograph.

Godrej eyes more global acquisitions

Godrej eyes more global acquisitions

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

The company, which has liquid detergent brands like Ezee and liquid cleaning agent brands like Godrej Dish Wash Liquid and Kiwi Kleen, is looking at companies that have good brands and distribution networks, largely in household care (detergents, cleaning agents segment) and haircare, with focus on colours and hair dyes. "Given the right opportunity, the company will spend around $100 million (Rs 5 billion)," said a source close to the development.

20 years of DDLJ!

20 years of DDLJ!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Rich list shrinks, but top 10 add $40 billion to wealth

Rich list shrinks, but top 10 add $40 billion to wealth

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Richest 10 account for 41% of promoter wealth, up from 33% in December 2018, says Krishna Kant.

'I don't hide stuff, but...'

'I don't hide stuff, but...'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'I'm an extrovert, but there is a facet to me that I closely guard.' 'I just think that there has to be something that you keep for yourself.

Godrej Properties to raise Rs 3,000 cr

Godrej Properties to raise Rs 3,000 cr

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

After its Rs 462-crore (Rs 4.62 billion) initial share sale, the real estate developer Godrej Properties on Tuesday said it plans to raise around Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion) through debt or equity to fund its expansion plans over the next two-three years.

Sales not hit by swine flu: Aditya Birla Retail

Sales not hit by swine flu: Aditya Birla Retail

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Aditya Birla Retail on Thursday said its sales, even in Pune, have not been impacted by the spreading disease swine flu.

'Godrej Properties to become fastest-growing biz'

'Godrej Properties to become fastest-growing biz'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

The slowdown is behind us and the country will grow at around 9-10 per cent, believes Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej Group.

'SRK's memory is phenomenal'

'SRK's memory is phenomenal'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Director Tarun Mansukhani, of Dostana fame, talks to Arthur J Pais

ISB launches 'CEO auction' for its students

ISB launches 'CEO auction' for its students

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

ISB has introduced this concept, christened "Shadow a CEO", to mobilise funds for charity and allow its students to work with the Who's Who of India Inc for a day. Some 16 CEOs have agreed to participate. "We not only want to put the money generated for benefit of the society, but also let our students experience the joy of operating with a CEO for a day," said Ajit Rangnekar, Dean of ISB.

Aamir Khan, Big B to star together in a film!

Aamir Khan, Big B to star together in a film!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

'I still believe Jet will fly'

'I still believe Jet will fly'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'Now we will have real employees as the owner of the airline.'

Godrej revises investment plans

Godrej revises investment plans

Rediff.com19 May 2009

The Godrej group is revising its investment plans and revisiting its growth targets for the current financial year, as well as for the next five years, in anticipating of a higher GDP growth rate now that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government is firmly in the saddle for a second term at the Centre.

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

At an online book release event, former vice president Hamid Ansari lays to rest the controversies surrounding his tenure.

'India needs a cautious and balanced approach'

'India needs a cautious and balanced approach'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Even while the entire world is grappling with a downturn, we are maintaining a solid growth rate of 6 to 7 per cent. That's simply commendable.

Spotted: Abhishek in Mumbai airport

Spotted: Abhishek in Mumbai airport

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Reader Venky sends us a photograph.

Jamnagar bash sees high-power gathering

Jamnagar bash sees high-power gathering

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Easily the biggest high-power gathering and by far the starriest event staged in Gujarat, concluded at the Reliance petro township in Jamnagar on Sunday.

Rab don't make them like He used to

Rab don't make them like He used to

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Raja Sen advises Aditya Chopra not to make a film that feels over a decade old.

Aggar: Good performances, great plot

Aggar: Good performances, great plot

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

A good story and great performances make this an engrossing film to watch.

Which 2008 movie are you looking forward to?

Which 2008 movie are you looking forward to?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Tell us!

'I don't think anyone can romance like Shah Rukh'

'I don't think anyone can romance like Shah Rukh'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Did you know Rani Mukerji was only 17 when she starred in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Or that Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan was born soon after the song Koi Mil Gaya was shot? Interesting KKHH trivia, 20 years after it made history.

Godrej plans overseas acquisitions

Godrej plans overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

"A rising rupee is a good time to go and acquire companies abroad," Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej said at the India Economic Summit in New Delhi on Monday.

Reiterations, not revelations

Reiterations, not revelations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

The US State Department's reply to Chairman Tom Lantos covered by the Washington Post is not a revelation, but only a repetition of what was plain as noon-day sun for anyone with a modicum of political savvy. In that sense, again, US Ambassador to India David Mulford is spot on when he says that all that the letter says had already been conveyed in an open and transparent manner to New Delhi and was already known to those whose business it was to keep track of developments

CII expects closer Indo-UK ties under Brown

CII expects closer Indo-UK ties under Brown

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

The Confederation of Indian Industry expects an upswing in the Indo-UK bilateral relations under new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.'

Toss is totally mainstream

Toss is totally mainstream

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Ram Reddy's spins a slick, commercial potboiler where the cast does a fairly neat job.

Indian scientist honoured by UK NGO

Indian scientist honoured by UK NGO

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

She is the first Indian woman scientist, who has been knighted for her services, it said.

'Who can prove Sushant died because of nepotism?'

'Who can prove Sushant died because of nepotism?'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

'To further her story, Kangana has used a dead person and a suicide case.' 'She should be ashamed of herself. Ashamed.'

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The list includes names like Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Rampal, Asaram and his son Narayan Sai.

Find out who won the battle of Chelsea 'old boys'

Find out who won the battle of Chelsea 'old boys'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Frank Lampard scored for the fifth time in six games and claimed bragging rights over former Chelsea team mate Didier Drogba as New York City FC beat Montreal Impact 3-1 in Major League Soccer on Sunday.