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IPL, Modi and Power Games: What the media says

IPL, Modi and Power Games: What the media says

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

What media says about the IPL drama.

SRK can wait, kids can't

SRK can wait, kids can't

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Farah Khan's number one priority are her triplets. Everything else, inclcuding her favourite star can wait.

Obama to name Hillary as Secretary of State: CNN

Obama to name Hillary as Secretary of State: CNN

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

This comes after a week-long speculation that business and charity ties of Hillary's husband and former US President Bill Clinton might preclude her from the position, because of a potential conflict of interest.

Indian investors to bid for British Land

Indian investors to bid for British Land

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

A consortium of Indian and Abu Dhabi investors, which is believed to include steel czar Lakshmi Mittal, is planning to bid for UK property company British Land, says a media report.

Vivek Kundra reinstated as White House CIO

Vivek Kundra reinstated as White House CIO

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

President Barack Obama's Indian- American infotech czar Vivek Kundra was on Wednesday 'reinstated' to his job at the White House, five days after he went on leave following Federal Bureau of Investigation's raids at his previous office, in a corruption case related to employees working there.

Mittal, Agarwal are Forbes' philanthropy heroes

Mittal, Agarwal are Forbes' philanthropy heroes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Indian telecom czar Sunil Mittal and NRI businessman Anil Agarwal are among the four Indians featuring in the list of '48 Heroes of Philanthropy' compiled by business publication Forbes.

Murthy quits as IT advisor to Sri Lankan Prez

Murthy quits as IT advisor to Sri Lankan Prez

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Within days of his appointment as International Advisor on Information Technology to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, IT czar N R Narayana Murthy on Wednesday quit from the post citing personal reasons.

Daschle, Killefer withdraw from Obama cabinet

Daschle, Killefer withdraw from Obama cabinet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Tom Daschle, President Obama's nominee to be secretary of Health and Human Services, withdrew his nomination, White House officials said.

iPhone privacy: Apple grapples with internal conflicts

iPhone privacy: Apple grapples with internal conflicts

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Apple is loathe to use customer data to deliver targeted advertising.

Mittal keen to sell Kazakh oil field stake to OVL

Mittal keen to sell Kazakh oil field stake to OVL

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Steel czar Lakshmi N Mittal is keen on selling half of his stake in a Kazakhstan oil field to state-run ONGC Videsh Ltd to tide over the severe financial constraint affecting his planned expansion in energy sector.

Eurozone crisis will blow over: Premji

Eurozone crisis will blow over: Premji

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Premji said, Wipro is not feeling the "effects" of the eurozone crisis.

'Gates has taught us to dream big'

'Gates has taught us to dream big'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

In an interview, Ravi Venkatesan, chairman Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd, spoke to rediff.comabout Gates, his insatiable curiosity and indomitable courage to take risks.

Gates, Buffett, Jobs among America's best CEOs

Gates, Buffett, Jobs among America's best CEOs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Software czar Bill Gates, legendary investor Warren Buffett and Apple's Steve Jobs, all known for their business acumen, have been named among the 20 best American CEOs of all time.

Mukesh Ambani becomes the world's richest man

Mukesh Ambani becomes the world's richest man

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday became the richest person in the world, surpassing American software czar Bill Gates, Mexican business tycoon Carlos Slim Helu and famous investment guru Warren Buffett, courtesy the bull run in the stock market.

Subhiksha to foray into durables retail

Subhiksha to foray into durables retail

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Recently, IT czar Azim Premji bought a 10 per cent stake in Subhiksha through his personal investment arm for nearly Rs 230 crore, valuing the retailer at Rs 2,300 crore. Premji's firm purchased this stake from ICICI Venture. However, this time around, Subhiksha promoters are expected to issue fresh equity to investors and expect the valuation to be around Rs 3,800 crore, sources said.

Anil Ambani, world's biggest wealth creator

Anil Ambani, world's biggest wealth creator

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

India's Anil Ambani has emerged as the biggest wealth creator while Warren Buffet is labelled as the richest man. With wealth soaring by $23.8 billion since the last list, Anil has come out as the biggest gainer.

Just what do Bollywood stars do on a flight?

Just what do Bollywood stars do on a flight?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Sleeping is just *one* of the pass-times, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Microsoft is the 800-pound gorilla of IT biz'

'Microsoft is the 800-pound gorilla of IT biz'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Nasscom chairman Ganesh Natarajan on Bill Gates' legacy.

India's richest 5 lose Rs 5-trillion in 6 months

India's richest 5 lose Rs 5-trillion in 6 months

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The cumulative market value of the companies belonging to the groups led by the five wealthiest of the country Ambani siblings Mukesh and Anil, real estate magnate Kushal Pal Singh, software czar Azim Premji and telecom tycoon Sunil Mittal -- today fell to about Rs 8.5 trillion.

Modi meets Ambani, Tata, other biz leaders to discuss economy ahead of Budget

Modi meets Ambani, Tata, other biz leaders to discuss economy ahead of Budget

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Further stimulus measures are expected in the upcoming Budget where the focus is likely to be on reforms, including some structural measures such as reducing red tape and boosting foreign direct investment. The meeting with industrialists is in the series of discussions that Modi has had during the last couple of weeks to seek suggestions to revive growth.

What do you think of Bill Gates? Tell us

What do you think of Bill Gates? Tell us

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

We would like you to share with us your experience of working with or meeting him. We would also like you share with our readers any photograph that you may with him. You can also write in your views on Bill Gates to us.

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to 'integrate' distinct northeastern states, explains Shekhar Gupta.

'May our kids make us better versions of ourselves'

'May our kids make us better versions of ourselves'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Bollywood's star moms celebrated Mother's Day with adorable pictures of their children, spreading love at a time when we really need it.

5 things you must know about Ed Sheeran's girlfriend

5 things you must know about Ed Sheeran's girlfriend

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The singer got engaged to longtime girlfriend Cherry Seaborn this weekend.

Here's how Bollywood celebrated Christmas!

Here's how Bollywood celebrated Christmas!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Stars just love the Yuletide season...

Fali Nariman among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Fali Nariman among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Former Indian ambassador to the US Naresh Chandra, noted litterateur Raja Rao (posthumous) and scientist S E Chandy George and civil servant V Krishnamurthy were also selected for Padma Vibhushan.

Mittal, Sarin in UK's Power 100 list

Mittal, Sarin in UK's Power 100 list

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Lakshmi Mittal and Arun Sarin, two India-born entrepreneurs, have figured out in UK's Power 100 list.

'I am a reality show junkie'

'I am a reality show junkie'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Choreographer-director Farah Khan will judge a television reality show Joh Jeeta Woh Hi Superstar on Star Plus along with music composers, Vishal and Shekar.

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Heard Shape of You? Then you're responsible for this!

Heard Shape of You? Then you're responsible for this!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

You were one of the millions who made Ed Sheeran the most streamed artist of 2017.

Mukesh Ambani becomes world's richest Indian

Mukesh Ambani becomes world's richest Indian

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has overtaken NRI steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal to become the richest Indian in the world. Ambani's net worth has soared past $50 billion.

Mittal violating pact with ONGC: official

Mittal violating pact with ONGC: official

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal's acquisition of 49 per cent stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corp's $3 billion Bhatinda refinery has violated his pact with Oil and Natural Gas Corp

Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year 2016

Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year 2016

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the 11 candidates shortlisted by Time for its annual honour.

Export growth: New economics

Export growth: New economics

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

The recent forecast by the EAC implies a sharp acceleration in export growth, despite a large 10 per cent appreciation of the rupee. This is new economics.

PIX: At Aaradhya's birthday bash

PIX: At Aaradhya's birthday bash

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Beti B's birthday was a grand affair!

PIX: Ed Sheeran parties with Farah, Shah Rukh, Shahid Kapoor

PIX: Ed Sheeran parties with Farah, Shah Rukh, Shahid Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The parties never end in Bollywood!

Carlos Slim is world's richest man

Carlos Slim is world's richest man

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

The Mexican telecom tycoon is worth an estimated $67.84 billion.

Sunil Mittal is <i>BS</i> CEO of the Year

Sunil Mittal is BS CEO of the Year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Sunil Mittal, chairman & group managing director of the Bharti group, is Business Standard's CEO of the Year for 2005-06.

Premji on innovation, creativity

Premji on innovation, creativity

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Missed call virus bugs telecom firms

Missed call virus bugs telecom firms

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

India's 140 million mobile subscribers make missed calls to convey a pre-agreed message.