Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati. IMAGE: Nirav Modi in London. In the......

Lankan court lifts ban on Russia's Aeroflot flight from leaving Colombo

A Sri Lankan court on Monday suspended an order preventing a detained Aeroflot flight from leaving Colombo, paving the way for the Russian flag carrier's aircraft to depart for Moscow. The Colombo......

CBI gets govt nod to prosecute Aakar Patel for FCRA violations

The Centre has given the go ahead to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Amnesty International India and its former chief Aakar Patel for alleged violations of the Foreign......

Arms dealer Bhandari sues French firm for unpaid cut in Indian deal

Sanjay Bhandari, an accused arms dealer wanted in India on money laundering and tax evasion charges, is pursuing a separate legal battle of his own in France over an alleged unpaid cut from a large......

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'A few years back two big politicians -- both good friends of mine -- came to me and offered (to keep with) me big money. They said they had full faith in me and they wanted to keep Rs 10,000......

ED attaches assets worth Rs 538 cr of Jet founder Naresh Goyal

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has attached in London, Dubai and India assets worth Rs 538 crore of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, his family members and companies as part of a......

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Tata Group-owned Air India has informed the Centre that aircraft lessors wish to set up their special purpose vehicles (SPVs) outside India since they aren’t enthused about the Indian......

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Last month the British government agreed to......

'I don't do the Bollywood stuff'

'To jump from Madras Cafe to Piku to PINK to October, it takes time...' IMAGE: Banita Sandhu. Photograph: Kind courtesy Banita Sandhu/Instagram Banita Sandhu -- who was born and raised in the......

'I never felt I was 'somebody''

'Most of the time I did not have anything to do in a film, even though I was in it throughout.'Saurabh Shukla, one of our finest character actors, shines yet again in his new film Jolly LLB 2. Did......

'It's a relief to be Kalki again'

She’s a rare breed in Bollywood. Kalki Koechlin is always on time for her interview. And when she enters, she sits directly in front of the camera without fussing about a touch-up for her......

Salman's 50 whistle-worthy moments!

Bollywood's blockbuster machine Salman Khan's presence is greeted with whistles and euphoria every time he appears on the silver screen. When he swaggers into the frame.  *Wolf whistle* When......

King takes a walk down memory lane as WTA completes five decades

IMAGE: As WTA completed half a decade, Billie Jean King opened up on one of her greatest moments. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters For trailblazer Billie Jean King, her leading role in the......

Former Formula One supremo Ecclestone to stand trial for fraud next year

IMAGE: Former Formula One Group Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone walks outside Southwark Crown Court in London on October 4, 2022. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/REUTERS Former Formula One boss,......

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

IMAGE: A Ukrainian flag is seen outside the stadium to indicate peace and sympathy with Ukraine. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Former world boxing heavyweight champion Wladimir......

Juve, Barca, Real in Champions League next season

IMAGE: Disciplinary proceedings against Juve, Barca and Real over their involvement in the proposed Super League have been suspended by UEFA's independent appeals body. Photograph: Michael......

EPL: 'Solskjaer needs time to make lasting impact at United'

IMAGE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the Manchester derby last month. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Manchester City's Pep......