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The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.

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.com12 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.

Asin to get married!

Asin to get married!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

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

'Hindutva has nothing to do with Hinduism'

'Hindutva has nothing to do with Hinduism'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'No civilised nation can thrive if it is possessed with the spirit of Hindutva.'

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Take your pick!

Zarine Khan, Sangeeta Bijlani at Arpita-Ayush's reception

Zarine Khan, Sangeeta Bijlani at Arpita-Ayush's reception

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

On Friday, Salman Khan hosted a wedding reception reception for the new couple at the Taj Lands End in the western suburbs of Mumbai. Bollywood celebrities came out in numbers to bless the new couple.

'Parmeshwar was a dynamo and a doer'

'Parmeshwar was a dynamo and a doer'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Laughter was a component of Parmeshar Godrej's large-hearted Punjabi spirit, recalls Sunil Sethi.

'I am back in action!'

'I am back in action!'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'I have been singing from childhood. I am a trained Hindustani-classical singer. I graduated in music as well.' After charming the audience with her acting chops, Pari is now going to woo them with her vocal skills!

Why India Inc is batting for Rajan's 2nd innings at RBI

Why India Inc is batting for Rajan's 2nd innings at RBI

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Rajan has a great track record abroad.

PNB fraud: FM slams regulators, auditors for 'not raising red flags'

PNB fraud: FM slams regulators, auditors for 'not raising red flags'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jaitley slammed lack of ethics in certain sections of businesses and said multiple layers of auditing system chose to either look the other way or did a casual job.

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Sreehari Nair could not put up with turgid and self-serious ones like Super Deluxe and Gully Boy. His list of favourite Indian movies of 2019 contains just five names.

'I will go to China as a proud Indian, not as some half citizen'

'I will go to China as a proud Indian, not as some half citizen'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Ninong Ering, the MP from Arunachal East, wants to meet his tribesfolk across the border in China. But he is not going to make that trip on a stapled visa, unlike the 'backdoor entry to China' made by some BJP MPs in the past.

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

A 29-year old Pakistani man was on Tuesday sentenced to 40 years in prison by a United States court for plotting terror attacks with Al-Qaeda that targeted a crowded shopping centre in England and the New York City subway system.

Amit Shah launches 'padyatra' against CPI-M in Kerala

Amit Shah launches 'padyatra' against CPI-M in Kerala

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The Jan Raksha Yatra from Payyannur will travel through the state before ending in Thiruvananthapuram on October 17.

'Passing GST will push our economy into double-digit growth'

'Passing GST will push our economy into double-digit growth'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'Defence and aerospace show huge potential thanks to the government's Make in India push.'

India Inc hails Rajan's appointment as RBI Governor

India Inc hails Rajan's appointment as RBI Governor

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Hailing the announcement of Raghuram G Rajan as the new RBI Governor, India Inc on Tuesday said the appointment of the former IMF Chief Economist will help bring the economy back on growth path.

'I've got a couple of offers from Hollywood'

'I've got a couple of offers from Hollywood'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'I feel very lucky that people have noticed my work.'

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.

'National Awards are not corrupted'

'National Awards are not corrupted'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

That makes winning the National Award for Arjun Rampal even more special...

'Shah Rukh Khan is the George Clooney of India'

'Shah Rukh Khan is the George Clooney of India'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

'Aditya Chopra says the only time Shah Rukh acts is when he laughs' 'I never realised this, but when I see him, I realise that he has never laughed.' 'So I asked him why doesn't he laugh.' 'He said he didn't know, that he never thought about it.'

Chocolicious! The best job in the world

Chocolicious! The best job in the world

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

The man who tastes chocolates for a living has tasted over 2,200 chocolates from different countries in the last two years, says T E Narasimhan.

The Walk of Hope from Kanyakumari to Kashmir

The Walk of Hope from Kanyakumari to Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

'Lives are lost and the social fabric is torn. The progress of the nation comes to a grinding halt.'

14 Indian families in Asia's richest list; Ambanis on 3rd

14 Indian families in Asia's richest list; Ambanis on 3rd

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

As many as 14 Indian families have made it to the inaugural list of Forbes' 50 richest families in Asia.

India Inc disillusioned by Modi govt's slow pace of reforms

India Inc disillusioned by Modi govt's slow pace of reforms

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Aggressive Hindutva elements have also disappointed industry captains

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The celebrities offer their condolences.

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'The Vision of Justice was indeed attained in the courtroom.' 'Not once, but multiple times.' 'But has it translated into reality?' 'Has the success of these sterling verdicts reached the ground?' asks Justice Ranjan Gogoi, the next Chief Justice of India.

Hema Malini calls Pratyusha's alleged suicide 'senseless'

Hema Malini calls Pratyusha's alleged suicide 'senseless'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The latest Bollywood updates!

MAHA preparations for new Maharashtra CM

MAHA preparations for new Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

It seems that the Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is leaving no stone unturned to make grand the October 31 oath-taking ceremony of its first chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, at the Wankhede stadium in South Mumbai.

Lowest-ranked Bhutan win on World Cup qualifying debut; India bt Nepal

Lowest-ranked Bhutan win on World Cup qualifying debut; India bt Nepal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Tshering Dorji scored the only goal of the match in the 84th minute for the small Himalayan nation, ranked last of the 209 teams in FIFA's rankings, against Sri Lanka.

Meet India Inc's sporty and adventurous bosses!

Meet India Inc's sporty and adventurous bosses!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Fast cars, marathons, golfing and shooting - nothing stops these high-power tycoons from pursuing their passion.

The men behind International Day of Yoga

The men behind International Day of Yoga

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Archis Mohan tells us how the event came to be celebrated on June 21

A new Sanskrit wave

A new Sanskrit wave

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A cow that speaks, a question on patriarchy and the story of a 17th-century poet - Sanskrit filmmakers are finding new ways to revive the 'dying' language.

Bengal gets investment proposals worth Rs 2.43 lakh crore

Bengal gets investment proposals worth Rs 2.43 lakh crore

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

West Bengal has received total investment proposals worth around Rs 2.43 lakh crore spread across sectors like education, health, mining, steel, infrastructure and financial services during the two-day Bengal Global Business Summit, which concluded in Kolkata on Thursday.

VOTE: Your favourite Modi LOOK!

VOTE: Your favourite Modi LOOK!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Presenting NaMo's various avatars. Vote and tell us which one is your favourite!

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

While the government's demonetisation move is aimed at curbing under-invoicing, the worry was that retailers would de-stock in the short term, impacting sales.

India Inc pitches for rate cut; RBI may not oblige

India Inc pitches for rate cut; RBI may not oblige

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

India Inc has pitched for rate cut to boost economic activities.

Katrina: Salman was not overly excited to see me

Katrina: Salman was not overly excited to see me

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'The honest truth is, after Tiger Zinda Hai released, the next time I was in contact with Salman again was on the sets of Bharat.'

'I mourn the death of an unsung actor'

'I mourn the death of an unsung actor'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'It's really sad to see a promising career cut short so rudely.'

The investor who took a $1.1billion bet on Modi

The investor who took a $1.1billion bet on Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The IIT-Madras alumnus, who moved to Canada for an MBA programme and settled there, is not new to investing in India.

India Inc steps up to help J&K flood victims

India Inc steps up to help J&K flood victims

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Many chief executives said they were talking to people at the top level in their organisations to find how their companies can help the flood victims.