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Hollywood's top-earning couples

Hollywood's top-earning couples

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Here's a look at Forbes' rich list.

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the most powerful list.

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some US prominent lawmakers have urged the American government to follow suit as it is believed that the short video-sharing app is a major security risk to the country.

I'm all for freedom of choice, says Kohli following criticism

I'm all for freedom of choice, says Kohli following criticism

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Virat Kohli's statement is a reflection of the bubble that most famous people either slip into or are forced into'

The world's youngest billionaires under 30

The world's youngest billionaires under 30

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Forbes has come out with a list of the world's 20 youngest billionaires under 40. Here we carry eight billionaires under 30 who made their fortunes by the virtue of inheritance and hard work.

Mittal pips Mukesh as richest Indian

Mittal pips Mukesh as richest Indian

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim remained the richest person in the world with $74 billion in assets, while NRI steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal ranked sixth and Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani is placed ninth in the US magazine Forbes annual list of world's top billionaires.

35 Indian companies in Asia's 'Best under a Billion' list

35 Indian companies in Asia's 'Best under a Billion' list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Recently, Forbes announced its Best under a Billion List of Asian corporation based on sales and earnings growth. To qualify the companies were required to have annual revenue between $5 million and $1 billion, and be publicly traded for at least a year.

Invest in necessities: Air, trash and H20

Invest in necessities: Air, trash and H20

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

The world's middle class is expanding. Here's how to plan around a hungrier, thirstier and more polluted world.

Women's empowerment campaign: Serena joins Priyanka Chopra-backed app

Women's empowerment campaign: Serena joins Priyanka Chopra-backed app

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Bumble began in 2014 as a dating platform for women to start discussions with potential male partners. The company is aiming to promote newer functions, Bumble BFF and Bumble Bizz, which help women find friends and build business networks, alongside dating.

Usain Bolt creating quite a buzz for A-League

Usain Bolt creating quite a buzz for A-League

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Usain Bolt managed to upstage the first weekend of Australia's A-League season without kicking a ball after his agent said he had been offered a professional contract by the Central Coast Mariners.

Facebook worth $50 billion; Zuckerberg $14 billion

Facebook worth $50 billion; Zuckerberg $14 billion

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The personal fortune of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has doubled to $14 billion after his social networking site got a huge cash injection from Goldman Sachs.

EuroAble: A call centre with a human face

EuroAble: A call centre with a human face

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

In a unique initiative, Eureka Forbes has opened a call centre managed by handicapped employees.

India's economic boom creates 55 billionaires!

India's economic boom creates 55 billionaires!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The combined wealth of India's 55 richest is $246.5 billion, much higher than last year's total of $222.1 billion.

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

Sharapova back in business on and off court

Sharapova back in business on and off court

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova's outfit sparkled even if her play sometimes didn't during her grand slam return at the US Open but the former world number one's run to the fourth round showed she is back in business on and off the court.

Meet the man behind India's largest private sector

Meet the man behind India's largest private sector

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Gautam Adani, the 48-year-old chairman of the Ahmedabad-based company was declared the seventh-richest Indian by Forbes in September 2010 and the second-richest by Business Standard in December 2010.

Autocross for two/four-wheelers in Mumbai

Autocross for two/four-wheelers in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

If you are a motorsport enthusiast, be sure to be there at the Somaiya grounds in Sion East, Mumbai, on Sunday, February 20. Some of the best two and four-wheeler drivers will be in action in an Autocross event, billed as RotoCross, organized by the Rotary Club of Deonar, Mumbai, along with Sportscraft, under the aegis of FMSCI.

Qatars's Doha Bank may collaboration with Wipro

Qatars's Doha Bank may collaboration with Wipro

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Qatar's Doha Bank has said it is keen to engage Indian IT major Wipro to provide software solutions to improve its e-commerce and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) systems, among others.

The 100 most trustworthy companies

The 100 most trustworthy companies

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

These companies are noteworthy for the transparent and conservative accounting and prudent management.

Doctor with an eye for style

Doctor with an eye for style

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Arun Gulani, described as "Leonardo Da Vinci of eye surgery", designs his own suits.

The world's largest Starbucks is now open

The world's largest Starbucks is now open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Step inside the coffee wonderland.

Meet world's 12 most powerful businesswomen

Meet world's 12 most powerful businesswomen

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Three Indians -- Pepsi Co chief Indra Nooyi, corporate honchos like India-born Pepsi Co chief Indra Nooyi, Axis Bank's chief executive Shikha Sharma and ICICI Bank's chief Chanda Kocchar -- have figured in the list of Forbes' 'The World's 100 Most Powerful Women' 2010' released on Thursday.

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Corporates understand that the PMO drives all key decisions in this government.

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The iconic selfie taken by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese premier Li Keqiang during his current visit to China is being hailed by western media as one of the most "power-packed selfie in history".

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

No, it's not Anushka Sharma!

'Obama is not going to be Big Brother'

'Obama is not going to be Big Brother'

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Cochin-born and raised Shaffi Mather, founder of an ambulance service that has revolutionized medical transport in Mumbai and Kerala, was appreciative of President Obama's "vision of trying to bring together grassroots and community-based entrepreneurs, instead of the regular Fortune 500 and Forbes businessmen."

The Top Ten

The Top Ten

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

At 32, Kunal Shah becomes youngest Partner at Goldman Sachs

At 32, Kunal Shah becomes youngest Partner at Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Kunal Shah is one of five of India-origin to have made the cut in Goldman Sachs in the 2014 class of partners.

Column: India's appalling environment laws

Column: India's appalling environment laws

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

The Lafarge mining case has highlighted the appalling weakness of the environmental clearance procedures at all levels, writes Latha Jishnu.

Top 10 earning clubs in Deloitte 'Football Money League'

Top 10 earning clubs in Deloitte 'Football Money League'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Real, Barca topple United off perch to become top earning clubs

Garima Arora: First Indian woman to win a Michelin star

Garima Arora: First Indian woman to win a Michelin star

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The Bangkok-based chef's never-give-up attitude combined with passion for cooking has paid off.

Nirav Modi to be held in one of England's most overcrowded jails

Nirav Modi to be held in one of England's most overcrowded jails

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

While in custody and until the first hearing in his extradition case next week, Modi is likely to be held in a separate cell but may also have to share a cell with other prisoners given the overcrowding pressures.

Obama's tax policies

Obama's tax policies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Sounds like Obama might need to reconvene his all-star economic brain trust sooner than expected.

Buffett's 2 most favourite investing principles

Buffett's 2 most favourite investing principles

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Good investment is quantified fussiness: when you buy, you want to hold out for the lowest price you really can buy for, and when you sell, you want to hold out for the highest price you really can receive.

The favourite toy of India's super-rich

The favourite toy of India's super-rich

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Vijay Mallya, Adi Godrej, Anil Ambani and Anand Mahindra have fallen for the charms of a yacht.

The 5 richest women in India

The 5 richest women in India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

As many as five women have made it to Forbes India magazine's list of the 100 richest Indians this year, including O P Jindal Group chairperson Savitri Jindal, who surpassed billionaire Anil Ambani to attain fifth position in the list.

The outsourcing billionaires

The outsourcing billionaires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

How billionaires from India and Taiwan saw a need, followed through and hit the jackpot.

America's energy billionaires

America's energy billionaires

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Not everyone complains about high prices at the gas station.

Dawood, Osama among World's Most Wanted Fugitives

Dawood, Osama among World's Most Wanted Fugitives

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Underworld don and India's most wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahim, mastermind of the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, figures third on the Forbes' Most Wanted Fugitives list.

How Warren Buffett made his billions. 7 tips

How Warren Buffett made his billions. 7 tips

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Investing calls for much the same qualities as those required to become a first-class ballet dancer or concert pianist.