News for 'Mauritius'

'I have always been body shamed'

'I have always been body shamed'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

'People should stop judging other people on the basis of their weight or how they look because I don't think being a certain body type is as bad as being evil or cunning. We have bigger issues in life to look after and correct.' Zareen Khan and Gautam Rode get intimate in Aksar 2.

'NDA govt will not entertain FDI in multi-brand retail'

'NDA govt will not entertain FDI in multi-brand retail'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

She said during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha that Bharatiya Janata Party got a massive mandate on the basis of its election manifesto which opposes FDI in multi-brand retail.

Thomas Cook sells Indian arm stake to Fairbridge

Thomas Cook sells Indian arm stake to Fairbridge

Rediff.com22 May 2012

UK-based travel services provider Thomas Cook Group plc will sell for Rs 817.4 crore (Rs 8.17 billion) its entire 77 per cent holding in the Indian arm to Fairbridge Capital (Mauritius) Ltd, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings.

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Short trips can be made to interesting places at 15-20 per cent lower prices.

Janardhan Reddy in trouble; CBI heads for Virgin Island

Janardhan Reddy in trouble; CBI heads for Virgin Island

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The noose around the neck of mining baron and former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy appears to be getting tighter with the Central Bureau of Investigation now deciding to probe the foreign funds that he has reportedly parked in tax havens abroad.

Axiata's bid to raise Idea stake shot down

Axiata's bid to raise Idea stake shot down

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has rejected a proposal by Mauritius-based Axiata Investments 2 India Ltd, part of Asian telecom giant Axiata Group, to increase its stake in Idea Cellular by acquiring shares from the stock exchange.

Indian investments in foreign countries slowing

Indian investments in foreign countries slowing

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The investment to the country from India, which has been at the top of the 2009-10 list of the destinations to which Indian investment is flowing, was $3798.5 million.

India gives relief to foreign investors on MAT issue

India gives relief to foreign investors on MAT issue

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

MAT has damaged investor confidence

CBI should question me, not harass my son: P Chidambaram

CBI should question me, not harass my son: P Chidambaram

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The Central Bureau of Investigation had called Karti for questioning on Thursday in connection with the foreign investment clearance given in the Aircel-Maxis deal in 2006 when his father Chidambaram was the finance minister.

Aircel Maxis case: Karti Chidambaram refuses to appear before CBI

Aircel Maxis case: Karti Chidambaram refuses to appear before CBI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Karti, through his lawyer, has refused to appear before the agency saying a special court had discharged all the accused in the matter.

Why Adah Sharma prefers Telugu films

Why Adah Sharma prefers Telugu films

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'I'd rather do a great role in any language than do mediocre stuff in Hindi.'

'I am going to continue as Chief Minister for another two years'

'I am going to continue as Chief Minister for another two years'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

"Opposition parties hoping that I would quit would be disappointed," Yeddyurappa told media persons at the Bangalore Airport, on arrival from Mauritius, where he was on a six-day holiday with his family

Karnataka crisis: Will Yeddyurappa survive this?

Karnataka crisis: Will Yeddyurappa survive this?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Owing to the soon-to-be released Lokayukta report, political tensions are at an all time high in Karnataka. Leaked portions from the report have suggested that Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has a mention in that report, which has given the opposition the required ammunition to start firing at him once again.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 1 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 1 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Day 1 witnessed a lot of action across events at Gold Coast. Here are some highlights -- in pictures -- from the opening day's events...

CBI to ask Switzerland to help track 2G scam money

CBI to ask Switzerland to help track 2G scam money

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation will soon send a formal request to Switzerland to help the agency in tracking down the alleged money trail of Swan Telecom, a company chargesheeted in the allocation of 2G spectrum.

World badminton C'ships: Lee stunned by 'fearless' Frenchman Leverdez

World badminton C'ships: Lee stunned by 'fearless' Frenchman Leverdez

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Leverdez, the world number 31, scored only his second win over Lee in nine matches and said playing without fear helped him in the 75-minute contest at the Emirates Arena.

Meet Bangladesh's first athlete to qualify for Olympics

Meet Bangladesh's first athlete to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Golfer Siddikur Rahman has become Bangladesh's first athlete to qualify for Olympics after finishing 56th in the final eligibility rankings for the Rio Games.

Karnataka: Governor  to send mining report to Prez

Karnataka: Governor to send mining report to Prez

Rediff.com24 Jul 2011

An embattled Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa is expected to return to Bengaluru on Monday from a week-long Mauritius holiday with family amid debate in the party on his future in the wake of Lokayukta's damning indictment on the mining scam.

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Enforcement Directorate moved a special court in Mumbai on Monday seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi in alleged money laundering case registered against him.

Malaysia confirms debris found in Tanzania is from MH370

Malaysia confirms debris found in Tanzania is from MH370

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The debris, found on Pemba Island off the Tanzanian coast, is the latest piece of wreckage to be linked to the Malaysia Airlines jet, whose disappearance remains a mystery.

The Kingfisher Calendar 2011 bikini bombshells!

The Kingfisher Calendar 2011 bikini bombshells!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

It's finally out -- here's a first look at India's most exclusive bikini calendar!

Essar to pay debt with Vodafone cash

Essar to pay debt with Vodafone cash

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Last week, Essar had decided to prepay $900 million of this debt to foreign lenders.

FDI up by 43 per cent in April to USD 3.12 bn

FDI up by 43 per cent in April to USD 3.12 bn

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

"The figure is showing a recovery in the global markets, especially in European economies," an official said. Mauritius, Singapore, the US, UK, Netherlands, Japan, Germany and the UAE are the major investors in India.

Why FDI in India plunged 48% in January

Why FDI in India plunged 48% in January

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

With economic recovery in the rich countries, especially European nations, remaining fragile, FDI inflows to India plunged by 48 per cent to $1.04 billion in January over the same period last year.

GVK raises stake in Mumbai airport to 50.5%

GVK raises stake in Mumbai airport to 50.5%

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

GVK Airport Holdings, a subsidiary of Hyderabad-based infrastructure developer GVK Power & Infrastructure Limited (GVKPIL), has signed a share purchase agreement with Bid Services Division Mauritius (BSDM) to buy 13.5 per cent in Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL). The value of the deal was not disclosed.

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Indian Cricket Board has incorporated strict guidelines in their 19-page 'Request For Proposals' (RFP) from interested companies.

Why the chargesheet on Satyam scam is delayed

Why the chargesheet on Satyam scam is delayed

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation will file its final chargesheet on Rs 14,000-crore (Rs 140 billion) Satyam fraud after receiving responses to the Letters of Rogatory (LoR) seeking information in this regard from six countries, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.

Cricket Buzz: Dravid gets to work at NCA

Cricket Buzz: Dravid gets to work at NCA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Australia's skipper Meg Lanning bagged the 'Leadership Legend' award. She led her side successfully in all formats of the game.

Allegations baseless, says Yeddyruppa

Allegations baseless, says Yeddyruppa

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who is holidaying in Mauritius issued a statement stating that he will complete his term as the CM.

Providence eyes exit from Idea

Providence eyes exit from Idea

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Providence had bought 15 per cent in Idea Cellular in 2006 for around Rs 1,800 crore (Rs 18 billion) through its investment arm - P5 Asia Investment (Mauritius).

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.

AgustaWestland accused, lobbyist arrested after deportation from Dubai

AgustaWestland accused, lobbyist arrested after deportation from Dubai

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

They said Rajeev Shamsher Bahadur Saxena wanted in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money laundering case and lobbyist Deepak Talwar wanted by the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation in a case of misusing over Rs 90 crore taken through the foreign funding route, were brought in a special plane to Delhi around 1:30 am.

Agusta scam accused Rajiv Saxena extradited to India

Agusta scam accused Rajiv Saxena extradited to India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Rajiv Saxena, an accused in AgustaWestland chopper deal scam, was extradited from Dubai, UAE, to India .

2G scam: Money trail covers 10 countries

2G scam: Money trail covers 10 countries

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The Enforcement Directorate, in its report on 2G spectrum allocation scam submitted to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, is understood to have said that the case has international ramifications as the money trail covers ten countries, including Mauritius.

Financial Tech to launch 3 international exchanges

Financial Tech to launch 3 international exchanges

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Billionaire Jignesh Shah-promoted Financial Technologies today said it will launch three new international exchanges, including Bahrain Financial Exchange and Singapore Mercantile Exchange, this year.

India Inc's foreign investment doubles to $3.02 bn in Sep

India Inc's foreign investment doubles to $3.02 bn in Sep

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The investments were a mix of issuance of guarantees ($2.53 billion), loan ($257.60 million) and of equity ($232.59 million).

RIL-owned Infotel, 3 others get BWA spectrum

RIL-owned Infotel, 3 others get BWA spectrum

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

According to senior officials in the department of telecommunication 20 Mhz of spectrum has been given to the four firms -- Infotel, Bharti, Aircel and Tikona Digital, which have licences to offer services.

Viveka was in relationship with Vora: Family

Viveka was in relationship with Vora: Family

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Supermodel Viveka Babajee was in a relationship with stock analyst Gautam Vora and the two were contemplating marriage before she committed suicide, her family claimed on Thursday and said they were mulling pressing of abetment to suicide charge against him.