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Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

Vedanta raises $1.65 bn to part-finance Cairn deal

Vedanta raises $1.65 bn to part-finance Cairn deal

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The announcement came just ahead of the meeting of a ministerial panel, headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, to look into the Cairn-Vedanta deal which was struck in August.

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.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Review: Johnny Mera Naam... falls short

Review: Johnny Mera Naam... falls short

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

But actors Vijay and Ramya do a neat job.

Masala bonds can be good for NRIs' portfolios

Masala bonds can be good for NRIs' portfolios

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

If the view is that rupee will depreciate, hedge your exposure by using forward cover

RBI can sell upto $30bn to support rupee

RBI can sell upto $30bn to support rupee

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The BofAML report said that five year money can be raised by issuing the 7 to 9 per cent coupon bonds to stabilise markets, just as it was done in 1998 and 2001.

Reserve Bank allows FIIs to buy equity in Yes Bank

Reserve Bank allows FIIs to buy equity in Yes Bank

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The RBI has removed Yes Bank from its caution list of monitoring foreign investment following the dip in shareholding by foreign investors below the prescribed limit.

Ben Johnson's protgs for trials at Salgaocar

Ben Johnson's protgs for trials at Salgaocar

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The controversial Canadian sprinter, who was stripped off his 100m gold medal during the Seoul Olympics, is in Goa for the past two days with two of his NRI students -- the Tumbar brothers, 18-year old Gurveer and his 17-year-old brother Karamveer. The two will be appearing for trials at reigning I-League champions Salgaocar.

What Montek told the Indian diaspora

What Montek told the Indian diaspora

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

At the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, organised by the government ostensibly to celebrate the country's connection with the 27-million-strong Indian diaspora living in 150 countries, Mr Ahluwalia said last Sunday that India was reaching out to NRIs not for their money, but because it valued the long, socio-cultural footprint all Indians living in India and abroad shared.

Karnataka CM in hot water after video of man tying his laces goes viral

Karnataka CM in hot water after video of man tying his laces goes viral

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Some reports said the man was Siddaramaiah's personal assistant staying at his house in Mysuru, but the chief minister's media advisor clarified in a tweet that he was a relative.

This isn't a good Photograph

This isn't a good Photograph

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Unlike his The Lunchbox, Ritesh Batra's Photograph fails to engross us, feels Ritwik Sharma.

Vedanta to raise $1.5 bn to part-fund Cairn deal

Vedanta to raise $1.5 bn to part-fund Cairn deal

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Company will also launch a global road show from May 23 for the bond placement.

We have simplified FDI rules to make India biz friendly, says FM

We have simplified FDI rules to make India biz friendly, says FM

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

India is now a biz friendly nations, say Arun Jaitley.

The 10 best places to have chai

The 10 best places to have chai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

In the mood for chai?

CBI unearths fake ISD call racket; arrests five

CBI unearths fake ISD call racket; arrests five

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a sub divisional engineer of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd of Roorkee, Ashok Chaudhary, and four private persons of Faridabad (Haryana) and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), including an NRI kingpin based in Saudi Arabia, Sayeed Zaidi, for running a racket to cheat BSNL to the tune of several crores of rupees by illegally activating unmentioned ISD facility to local landline numbers.

'I have enjoyed doing item numbers'

'I have enjoyed doing item numbers'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

'There were times when I thought of quitting but I have always believed in my talent.'

Hinduja brothers top UK's 'super rich' list

Hinduja brothers top UK's 'super rich' list

Rediff.com11 May 2014

The Hinduja brothers, who run the multinational Hinduja Group conglomerate with interests across automotive, real estate and oil, moved up from third position last year to top the UK's billionaire charts this year.

As rupee falls, NRIs exit realty

As rupee falls, NRIs exit realty

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

As returns decline, with extent and time horizon uncertain, some of these investors look to shift to safer zones

India's external debt declines by $3.6 bn in Q1

India's external debt declines by $3.6 bn in Q1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

India's external debt at the end of the first quarter of the current fiscal declined by 0.9 per cent on sequential basis to $388.5 billion due to strengthening of the US dollar against rupee. In absolute terms, the decline was of $3.6 billion.

Indians are the biggest apartment buyers in Burj!

Indians are the biggest apartment buyers in Burj!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Indians top the list of buyers in the world's tallest tower having acquired space worth $7.9 million in the first seven months of the skyscrapers opening.

'We are being told a server crash stalled the ATMs'

'We are being told a server crash stalled the ATMs'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Across Yes Bank branches, the busiest people were the relationship managers, trying to soothe nerves. Many were seen advising clients the situation was only temporary and that their money was safe.

US national detained at Delhi airport

US national detained at Delhi airport

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

It was high drama at the new terminal 3 of the IGI airport in New Delhi on Thursday as a 37-year-old US national climbed on the wall of the departure ramp and threatened to commit suicide. Redmon Tyrone was disturbed over some personal issues but after about three hours of persuasion, he came down, a senior police official said. He has been taken into custody.

Vednata would invest $2 billion less in India

Vednata would invest $2 billion less in India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Mining major Vedanta Resources on Thursday said its investment in India would come down by up to $2 billion (nearly Rs 9,000 crore) in the next two years as expansion plans are put on hold after the group has been denied permission to mine bauxite in Orissa's Niyamgiri hills.

Is this Alia's way to Ranbir's heart?

Is this Alia's way to Ranbir's heart?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Guess which superstar is writing his autobiography? Bolly Gupshup with Subhash K Jha.

Mittal among top runners to chair Goldman's panel

Mittal among top runners to chair Goldman's panel

Rediff.com10 May 2010

NRI billionaire LN Mittal is among the front runners for a committee being set up to improve ethical behaviour of crisis-ridden Goldman Sachs, says a media report.

AAP sets trend as NRIs 'adopt a constituency' in Delhi polls

AAP sets trend as NRIs 'adopt a constituency' in Delhi polls

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The surprise victory of the Aam Aadmi Party in the recent Delhi assembly elections has brought to the fore the crucial role played by the party's Non Resident Indian supporters across the globe.

Know more about insurance for NRIs

Know more about insurance for NRIs

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

If the life assured is an Indian national or a person of Indian origin temporarily residing in the country of his present residence, he can get insurance. Even green card holders and foreign nationals of Indian origin can get life insurance in India.

NRIs, PIOs cannot open PPF accounts

NRIs, PIOs cannot open PPF accounts

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

GSR 592(E) states that all NRIs -- including PIO like your son -- are not eligible to open PPF accounts. The accounts opened prior to all these dates are allowed to run up to their maturity but no extension or renewal can be made.

Lord Paul cleared in House of Lords expenses row

Lord Paul cleared in House of Lords expenses row

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Paul, Chairman of the Caparo Group of industries, said he was delighted to announce that the police "has informed me that after due consideration, it will no longer be proceeding with any investigation or inquiry in relation to my House of Lords expenses."

India's external debt up by 13.9%

India's external debt up by 13.9%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

India's external debt to GDP ratio and debt service ratios stood at 16.9 per cent and 3.9 per cent, respectively, at end-December 2010.

Wembley-style event planned for PM Modi in Singapore

Wembley-style event planned for PM Modi in Singapore

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Modi is expected to address more than 18,000 people at the event, during which students from local schools will stage a series of cultural performances.

Why there's no end to labour woes in India? Few observations

Why there's no end to labour woes in India? Few observations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Governments find themselves expanding the entitlements of the least productive - farmers and bureaucrats - and abridging those of the more productive parts of the workforce.

Vedanta's open offer for Cairn on Oct 11

Vedanta's open offer for Cairn on Oct 11

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

NRI billionaire Anil Agrawal-led Vedanta Group on Tuesday said its open offer for 20 per cent stake in Cairn India will begin on October 11, as part of its $9.6 billion takeover deal of the country's fourth largest oil explorer.

UK immigrants face discrimination, alleges forum

UK immigrants face discrimination, alleges forum

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

It alleged that immigrants in Britain are forced to pay excessive fees for Home Office Services. The Home Office is presently conducting a charging consultation to further increase the existing 'unwarranted high fees', it said.

HC rejects plea challenging Padma to Chatwal

HC rejects plea challenging Padma to Chatwal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

The Delhi high court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the Centre's decision to confer Padma Bhushan on NRI hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal. A bench headed by acting Chief Justice Madan B Lokur, after going through the original documents placed before it by Additional Solicitor General P P Malhotra, found no substance in the allegation that proper procedure was not followed in the case of Chatwal.

Swraj Paul lauds Indira Gandhi for India's reforms

Swraj Paul lauds Indira Gandhi for India's reforms

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

'In my view, she was the greatest prime minister India has had until today'

NASA astronaut Fincke to visit N-E India

NASA astronaut Fincke to visit N-E India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut Edward Fincke, who is married to a Assamese NRI, will visit the North East region of India in the first week of September.

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Official sources said the investigating officer of the case put across to him at least half-a-dozen statements of his alleged aides which form a purported "link" between him, absconding arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, Bhandari's associates and others.

Indian-origin top cop feted in UK

Indian-origin top cop feted in UK

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Indian-origin top-cop Dal Babu, Borough Commander for Harrow in the UK, has been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II and made to an Order of the British Empire for his services to policing and the community.