News for '-retro'

PIX: Swimwear 2011: Retro-glam bikinis and more!

PIX: Swimwear 2011: Retro-glam bikinis and more!

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Ladies, it's time to break out those swimsuits -- here's how to stun by the sea this summer!

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.' Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian sailor, Abhilash Tomy.

Cool retro music in Om Shanti Om

Cool retro music in Om Shanti Om

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Om Shanti Om is an out and out musical that captivates with its roaring polyphony and unabashed drama.

Revenge Of The Nepo Kid

Revenge Of The Nepo Kid

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Sikandar Kher's Nishikant Adhikari is a solitary poet by the corner, trying to remind us that the honest plans of honest people don't always come to respectable ends, observes Sreehari Nair.

Laal Singh Chaddha Review

Laal Singh Chaddha Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Where Laal Singh Chaddha succeeds most is heart, notes Sukanya Verma.

Yezdi returns in three new avatars: Adventure, Scrambler, Roadster

Yezdi returns in three new avatars: Adventure, Scrambler, Roadster

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The three bikes -- presented by Classic Legends Private Limited, the automotive company owned by the Mahindra Group -- are a welcome addition to the two-wheeler options already present on Indian roads, says Rajesh Karkera.

Govt may agree with Shome panel on retro tax

Govt may agree with Shome panel on retro tax

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Move could be a major relief to Vodafone.

India asks US court to reject Cairn's $1.2 bn suit

India asks US court to reject Cairn's $1.2 bn suit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The Indian government has asked a federal court in Washington to dismiss Britain's Cairn Energy suit seeking enforcement of a $1.2 billion arbitral award, saying it had sovereign immunity under US law. Cairn had in May asked a US federal court to force Air India to pay a $1.26 billion arbitration award the firm had won in December. The government on August 13 filed a 'Motion to Dismiss' petition in the US District Court for the District of Colombia, saying it lacked subject matter jurisdiction in the dispute between Cairn and the Indian tax authority, according to a filing seen by PTI.

Retro amendment, GAAR keep revenue dept busy in 2012

Retro amendment, GAAR keep revenue dept busy in 2012

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

After taking charge, P Chidambaram promised fine-tuning of policies and place a stable tax regime.

10 Times Shilpa Shetty gave Fashion Goals

10 Times Shilpa Shetty gave Fashion Goals

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

As the gorgeous actress celebrates her 46th birthday on June 8, Namrata Thakker looks at some of her most fashionable outings to date.

Retro tax amendment to be undertaken with extreme caution: Jaitley

Retro tax amendment to be undertaken with extreme caution: Jaitley

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Amendment to the Income Tax Act with retrospective effect, undertaken by the United Progressive Alliance government in 2012 to protect revenue, had evoked sharp reactions from domestic as well as global investors.

Fierce and feminine! Yami rocks thigh slit on the ramp

Fierce and feminine! Yami rocks thigh slit on the ramp

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The actor turned showstopper for designers Falguni and Shane Peacock at the India Fashion Week.

Amending tax laws with retro effect 'grossly unjust': Vodafone

Amending tax laws with retro effect 'grossly unjust': Vodafone

Rediff.com9 May 2012

With Lok Sabha approving the Finance Bill that amends law to retrospectively tax cross-border transactions dating back to April 1, 1962, Vodafone faces a tax demand of Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion) plus interest and a penalty on its 2007 acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd's Indian operations.

10 times Shraddha gave us AMAZING #FashionGoals

10 times Shraddha gave us AMAZING #FashionGoals

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

As the actress celebrates her 34th birthday on March 3, Namrata Thakker takes a look at some her most fashionable outings.

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A few days ago, Reliance Retail surprised the market by acquiring the Campa brand from Delhi-based Pure Drinks Ltd for Rs 22 crore. A successful cola brand in the eighties, especially in North India, Campa Cola thrived when Coke exited India in the late seventies. When the Atlanta-based major returned and PepsiCo set base in India, it went down fighting.

Esha Deol gets inspired by mum Hema Malini!

Esha Deol gets inspired by mum Hema Malini!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Mommy turns style icon for mommy-to-be Esha!

'I am in stress mode'

'I am in stress mode'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'If I can make Radhe Shyam successful and if the audience likes it, that would be a big relief.'

SEX. ROMANCE. MARRIAGE: All on OTT

SEX. ROMANCE. MARRIAGE: All on OTT

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Jennifer Aniston returns to her news anchor duties, Akshay Kumar saves the day and 456 South Koreans fight to the finish in a bloody game of survival. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Cannes 2019: Don't you love Diana in yellow?

Cannes 2019: Don't you love Diana in yellow?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

It's sunny side up for Diana Penty!

Pix: Vidya Balan turns 40!

Pix: Vidya Balan turns 40!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Happy birthday Vidya!

Major Review

Major Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Major is in a perennial state of exaggeration. The sighs, the misty eyes, the mushy speeches, its details are invested in highlighting all things in-your-face, observes Sukanya Verma.

GDP to clip at 9.5% as growth impulses strong: Das

GDP to clip at 9.5% as growth impulses strong: Das

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Stating that growth impulses and the fast-moving indicators are strong, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday exuded confidence of the economy clipping at the projected 9.5 per cent this fiscal. Giving all the credit for the faster-than-expected recovery of the economy to the government, Das said the central bank has only been supporting the government in reviving the economy ravaged by the pandemic. Citing a slew of measures the government has taken since the pandemic struck in March 2020, the governor specifically mentioned tax cuts on fuels, tax resolution for the telecom sector, annulling of the retro tax legislation, sale of Air India, plans to sell some of the public sector banks and PLI scheme as the major reforms and growth-drivers bearing fruits now.

Black magic! Rhea casts a spell in layered gown

Black magic! Rhea casts a spell in layered gown

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Rhea Chakraborty turned showstopper for Ambika Lal in a black corset gown at the Lakme Fashion Week.

PIX: Aamir-Kiran at Javed Akhtar's birthday bash

PIX: Aamir-Kiran at Javed Akhtar's birthday bash

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday celebrations started early with the unveiling of an exhibition of photographs from his life. His family also threw a retro-themed party for him at their home, and invited his friends over.

IAF's Jaguars face retirement by 2024

IAF's Jaguars face retirement by 2024

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The retirement of the Jaguar would create a six squadron gap in the IAF's combat fleet which would cost $20 billion-$30 billion to fill.

Cairns accepts India's $1bn refund offer, to drop cases, says CEO

Cairns accepts India's $1bn refund offer, to drop cases, says CEO

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

UK-based Cairn Energy PLC on Tuesday said it will drop litigations to seize Indian properties in countries ranging from France to the US, within a couple of days of getting a USD 1 billion refund resulting from the scrapping of a retrospective tax law.

Kareena, Katrina, Sonakshi: Who is the hottest summer bride?

Kareena, Katrina, Sonakshi: Who is the hottest summer bride?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Take the poll and let us know!

Pix: Kubbra, Amruta, Maria step out in style

Pix: Kubbra, Amruta, Maria step out in style

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The hottest celebrities in attendance at Bombay Times Fashion Week.

'Family person' Barty can't wait to get home

'Family person' Barty can't wait to get home

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

With tears running down her cheeks she then climbed into the stands towards her team, a tradition started by compatriot Pat Cash when he won the men's singles in 1987.

The Bridal Trends of 2021

The Bridal Trends of 2021

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

In 2021, traditional reds and maroons will be preferred over other dark colour palettes.

10 WOW Pictures to drive away your blues!

10 WOW Pictures to drive away your blues!

Rediff.com25 May 2020

It's hard to get going on a Monday even in the lockdown but worry not, we have got you covered.

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Choose from a range of accessories to make his life easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

Don't use retro amendment of tax laws to raise revenue: Shome

Don't use retro amendment of tax laws to raise revenue: Shome

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Amid long-pending dispute between the UK-based telecom giant Vodafone and the tax authorities in India, Finance Minister's advisor Parthasarathi Shome on Wednesday said the government should not use retrospective amendment of tax laws to raise revenues.

Smokin' hot! Like Shraddha's sexy bridal cover?

Smokin' hot! Like Shraddha's sexy bridal cover?

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Unabashed and unapologetic, her racy cover will make you go weak in your knees.

Following Nithya Menen, John Abraham to work!

Following Nithya Menen, John Abraham to work!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Wherever the stars go, the cameras follow.

Cannes 2018: Kangana's HOT debut!

Cannes 2018: Kangana's HOT debut!

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Setting the red carpet on fire!

Why is Jacqueline playing with her hair?

Why is Jacqueline playing with her hair?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The actor tried two looks -- retro and mod.

Shh! Shonali's best kept SECRET is out

Shh! Shonali's best kept SECRET is out

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The stylish actor gets candid with Rediff.com's Anita Aikara.

Pix: Hina Khan smoulders in an off shoulder choli

Pix: Hina Khan smoulders in an off shoulder choli

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

The television actor rocked the ramp in a contemporary lehenga.

Facebook, Saregama ink global licensing deal

Facebook, Saregama ink global licensing deal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

This partnership will allow users to choose from a wide variety of music to add to their social experiences such as videos, stories via music stickers and other creative content.