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Dubai: Indian banker charged with embezzlement

Dubai: Indian banker charged with embezzlement

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The 28-year-old executive manager of individual sales at Dubai Commercial Bank, identified only as RA, is also charged with forging official electronic documents to cover his trail, local media reports in Dubai said.

'Munnabhai should happen next year'

'Munnabhai should happen next year'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

The actor talks about his new film Chatur Singh Two Stars, and much more.

PIX: Bollywood's favourite hangouts in Mumbai

PIX: Bollywood's favourite hangouts in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Bollywood celebs believe in working hard and partying harder!

Satyam case: Trial to begin from Nov 2

Satyam case: Trial to begin from Nov 2

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

The XXI additional chief metropolitan magistrate BVLN Chakravarti after dismissing the petitions of the accused seeking discharge from the case, personally inquired if the accused committed the crime.

Why Shah Rukh Khan is heartbroken

Why Shah Rukh Khan is heartbroken

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

When Hollywood starred in Bollywood!

When Hollywood starred in Bollywood!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

When West meets East...

FIFA needs new blood: Bin Hammam

FIFA needs new blood: Bin Hammam

Rediff.com2 May 2011

FIFA must be kept on its toes and needs new blood, Asian soccer chief Mohamed Bin Hammam said on Sunday as he took his campaign for the presidency of soccer's governing body to South America.

Venky's chicken out of Ronaldinho deal?

Venky's chicken out of Ronaldinho deal?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Brazil winger Ronaldinho has become the central figure in the latest embarrassment to befall Blackburn Rovers' Indian owners, Venky's, following a Twitter post suggesting that they had offered the AC Milan ace a six million a year deal.

Shah Rukh Khan cheers for India

Shah Rukh Khan cheers for India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Good form won't ensure runs against Aussies: Dravid

Good form won't ensure runs against Aussies: Dravid

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Senior batsman Rahul Dravid has, on Friday, said that just because he is in good form only won't ensure him bagful of runs against Australia in the four-Test series starting on Boxing Day.

Markets end with moderate gains

Markets end with moderate gains

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

On a day when the Asian markets had a healthy session of trade and European markets were also looking in a robust state, the bourses back home remained mired in the confusion that has been their Archilles heel for a prolonged period of time.

Black money and a sloppy government probe

Black money and a sloppy government probe

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

"Does that mean the Enforcement Directorate mislead Supreme court? It seems so. This is very serious. I am surprised to know about the judgment," said apex court's topnotch lawyer Harish Salve reacting to a Mumbai court's rejection to the plea by the ED seeking remand of Hasan Ali Khan for his custodial interrogation in a money laundering case.

'We may look at an India-focused fund'

'We may look at an India-focused fund'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

In a chat with Business Standard, Blackstone India chairman and managing director Akhil Gupta says the PE player is eyeing investment opportunities in infrastructure and personal consumption-driven sectors and may raise an India-focused fund.

2G scam: CBI gives clean chit to Tata

2G scam: CBI gives clean chit to Tata

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

The anti-corruption branch of the Central Bureau Investigation has given a clean chit to Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata in the 2G spectrum scam.

SRK: I am still waiting to be a superstar

SRK: I am still waiting to be a superstar

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Shah Rukh Khan talks about his production venture Always Kabhi Kabhi.

Fabulously fit past 40: Vote for the HOTTEST star!

Fabulously fit past 40: Vote for the HOTTEST star!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Last week, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt topped a poll for hot-bodied celebs who are 'Most Fit Over 40'. We take a look at our own Indian celebs who have set a benchmark for the same feat and ask readers to vote for the best!

Falling rupee to hurt India Inc badly

Falling rupee to hurt India Inc badly

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Dollar debt and higher import cost might impact earnings by up to 30%.

India, Japan seek to engage China over border rows

India, Japan seek to engage China over border rows

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Referring to their ties with China, India and Japan on Monday agreed that it was essential to engage China in a closer, more open and productive dialogue as both Tokyo and New Delhi are desirous of peace in the region. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Japanese counterpart Naoto Kan discussed the issue of boundary disputes with China -- while India faces border issues over land, Japan is engaged in a maritime territorial row -- in Tokyo.

'Joru is a film with lots of twists'

'Joru is a film with lots of twists'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Sundeep Kishan talks about doing his first full-fledged slapstick comedy Joru.

SC denies 'premature' PILs on Lokpal Bill panel

SC denies 'premature' PILs on Lokpal Bill panel

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to go into a batch of Public Interest Litigations challenging constitutional validity of the notification on composition of a committee to draft the Jan Lokpal bill, saying the petitions were "premature".

Stockholm Open: Another first-round exit for Somdev

Stockholm Open: Another first-round exit for Somdev

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman's first-round jinx continued as he lost in straight sets to German wild card Tommy Haas to bow out of the Stockholm Open.

Akon: Bollywood is my next step

Akon: Bollywood is my next step

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Sonakshi Sinha chats with Akon for Zoom TV.

NZ anchor quits amid uproar over Dikshit remark

NZ anchor quits amid uproar over Dikshit remark

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

A controversial New Zealand TV host, who mocked and mispronounced Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's name prompting India to lodge a diplomatic protest, on Sunday resigned, acknowledging that he had 'crossed the line.'

Quiz Time: Apart from India, which country was Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai shot in?

Quiz Time: Apart from India, which country was Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai shot in?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Inflation shoots up to 8.43%; RBI may hike rates

Inflation shoots up to 8.43%; RBI may hike rates

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Inflation shot up to 8.43 per cent in December, from 7.48 per cent in the previous month, as prices of certain food and non-food items continued to show an upward trend.

Elekshun Gupshup: Will 'PM' Modi keep away from Adani?

Elekshun Gupshup: Will 'PM' Modi keep away from Adani?

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Pathan brothers turn down Congress ticket; Rahul's impersonal ways; Modi on DD; RaGa's loss, NaMo's gain. All this and more from the election battlefield.

Gold prices to remain low if US raises rates

Gold prices to remain low if US raises rates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Gold is currently trading at Rs 25,200 for 10 grams.

RBI to infuse Rs 480 bn; raps govt for cash crunch

RBI to infuse Rs 480 bn; raps govt for cash crunch

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

With the declining trend in inflation and amid reports of liquidity crunch, the Reserve Bank on Thursday announced pumping in Rs 48,000 crore (Rs 480 billion) into the system while keeping the key policy rates unchanged.

Princess Di lingerie ad courts controversy

Princess Di lingerie ad courts controversy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

A Chinese lingerie company has depicted Princess of Wales, Diana in bra and knickers on her death anniversary.

ITF Futures: Gajjar shocks 5th seed Melzer

ITF Futures: Gajjar shocks 5th seed Melzer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Unseeded Rohan Gajjar of India caused the first upset in the CCI-ITF US$15,000 men's Futures tennis tournament when he stunned fifth seed Gerald Melzer of Austria in the first round at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Bus burning: SC upholds death rap for 3 AIADMK men

Bus burning: SC upholds death rap for 3 AIADMK men

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the death sentence awarded to three All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam workers in connection with the 2000 Dharmapuri bus burning case, in which three college girls were charred to death. A bench comprising Justices G S Singhvi and B S Chauhan confirmed the death sentence awarded by the Madras high court in 2007. The trial court had also held the three workers guilty and awarded the capital punishment.

World's 10 most inexpensive cities

World's 10 most inexpensive cities

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Interestingly, the only Indian city to figure in the list is Kolkata, capital of West Bengal.

CAT 2010: Moderate test so far, with a few sectional upsets

CAT 2010: Moderate test so far, with a few sectional upsets

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

CAT 2010 is easier than expected -- is the verdict among those who have taken the exam so far.

Fashion Police: Which star got it right this week?

Fashion Police: Which star got it right this week?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Here's how these B-town celebs fared this week, fashion wise

Video: Indian Rupee has a symbol now!

Video: Indian Rupee has a symbol now!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

India has finally got a symbol for the Rupee and joined a select club of countries whose currencies have a unique identity.

Chinese economy slows down in Q2; grows at 10.3%

Chinese economy slows down in Q2; grows at 10.3%

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Overall, China's economy expanded at a rate of 11.1 percent on year-on-year basis during the first half of 2010.

2 Indian-run firms among WEF Tech Pioneers

2 Indian-run firms among WEF Tech Pioneers

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Two Indian-origin companies -- Gurgaon-based Vihaan Networks Ltd and Sunnyvae, California-based Bloom Energy -- along with Twitter, are among the 26 companies selected as Technology Pioneers in 2010 by the World Economic Forum on Thursday.

Maria to replace Raghuvanshi as Maha ATS chief

Maria to replace Raghuvanshi as Maha ATS chief

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

K P Raghuvanshi removed as the chief of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad, said sources from Maharashtra's home department on Thursday.

No move to shift fiscal;merge Rail & Union Budgets

No move to shift fiscal;merge Rail & Union Budgets

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The clarification comes in wake of media reports that Finance Ministry is contemplating to merge the Railway and General budgets and change the financial year.

Dhoni and wife meet Rahul Gandhi

Dhoni and wife meet Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Newly-married Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi. Dhoni was accompanied by his wife Sakshi and cricketer friend R P Singh during the meeting at 10 Janpath, the official residence of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, a top BCCI source said.