The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on November 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Born in Araria, Bihar, Roy was 30 when he set up Sahara in 1978. He started with a capital of about Rs 2,000, a peon, a clerk and his father's Lambretta scooter in Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh, writes Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. Sahara was not his first venture.
Why settle for the ordinary, when you can try out something traditional on Makar Sankranti?
'The India which was all about glamour and razzmatazz through which he could earn the trust of people of the other India, which was Bharat.'
Sahara and its founder Subrata Roy have been under scrutiny for years over its financial products, including for possible money laundering.
The low-key wedding ceremony took place on May 3.
Narendra Kumar, Rocky S, Nachiket Barve show their support in the fight against domestic violence as models Diandra Soares and Carol Gracias among others walk the ramp.
'There is not a single film that has dance and heist as its theme. Our film will compete with international films,' Shah Rukh Khan announces, at the trailer launch of his new film Happy New Year.
Indian golf has witnessed the dawn of a new era as more than Rs. 3.83 crores (around $700,000) spent in the auction for 24 players as the inaugural Pearl Golf Premier League was in Mumbai on Saturday.
The room rate for the presidential suite, spread over 12,000 sq ft and with an exclusive entrance and a private elevator, is exactly double that of most other expensive suites in India.
Chef Ranjan Rajani, Executive Chef of Hotel Sahara Star shares his special Easter recipes.
Sahara has ploughed at least Rs 1,500 crore from two of its credit cooperatives into the Aamby Valley resort project
The Kapoors prayed for the matriarch at a chautha.
They came, they wowed and won our hearts with these gorgeous outfits representing their states.
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'These experiences were necessary for my journey.'
Sahara relied on a letter from bank saying the funds were there.
In conversation Amit Verma, the actor who replaced Dev Keshwani as the male protagonist Ashu on Star One's soap, Annu Ki Ho Gayi Wah Bhai Wah.
Six terrorists were killed by authorities after they targetted the popular seaside town of Grand-Bassam, a weekend retreat for residents of Abidjan, about 25 miles (40km) away.
The group needs to rustle up Rs 5,000 crore in cash and an equal amount in bank guarantees for bail.
See who came to congratulate the newlyweds.
For Jet's revival, Mr Jalan should be on the scene long enough for everyone to get to know him, appreciate his skills, and not vanish into thin air within a matter of months or even weeks, observes Anjuli Bhargava.
A consummate deal-maker, the former Aircel boss raked in the moolah in many, but lost a packet in several others.
The Dulquer factor is the only saving grace of this witless, charmless sham posturing as satire, feels Sukanya Verma.
'Around 15 crore poor people have lost their money.'
Wow your guests with these delicious modak preparations.
Ambassador B S Prakash has fond memories of Vinod Khanna, his minister.
A look at the life and times of maverick businessman Chinnakannan Sivasankaran
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