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Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A 75-year-old French actor has alleged she is being held "hostage" in her house at Calangute in North Goa since earlier this week over a property dispute and finds herself in a "dangerous situation".

Alcatel gets $1-billion contract from RCom

Alcatel gets $1-billion contract from RCom

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Alcatel-Lucent currently operates a joint venture with Reliance Communications to manage the Indian carrier's network.

India to be global services hub for Alcatel-Lucent

India to be global services hub for Alcatel-Lucent

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Franco-American telecom equipment vendor Alcatel-Lucent has shortlisted India as the new location for its global services headquarters, which will entail an investment of $500 million over the next three years, company CEO Ben Verwaayen said.

Pyramids were built with concrete: Study

Pyramids were built with concrete: Study

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

The ancient Egyptians built their great Pyramids by pouring concrete into blocks high on the site rather than hauling up giant stones, according to a new Franco-American study.

The Deathwish Division

The Deathwish Division

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Nokia in talks to buy rival Alcatel-Lucent

Nokia in talks to buy rival Alcatel-Lucent

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The move is expected to help Nokia expand its presence in the key US market.