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Hum Aapke Hai... Koun! producer passes away

Hum Aapke Hai... Koun! producer passes away

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Most humble & amazingly knowledgable human being.' 'Had a childlike curiosity. I loved speaking to him for hours about goodness. He practiced it.'

PIX: Inside Akash Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations

PIX: Inside Akash Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The celebrations have begun for the next big fat wedding in town.

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The combined networth of India's 100 wealthiest is $381 billion (nearly Rs 25.5 lakh crore), a rise of 10 per cent from $ 345 billion in 2015

INCREDIBLE! How I lost 21 kg in 1.5 years

INCREDIBLE! How I lost 21 kg in 1.5 years

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Garima Bharucha, 39, from Mumbai shares her inspiring fitness journey and the lessons she learned along the way.

Mukesh Ambani endorses Deora for Mumbai South seat

Mukesh Ambani endorses Deora for Mumbai South seat

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

In a video shared by Deora, former Union minister, on his Twitter page, Ambani says "Milind is the man for South Mumbai", while Kotak eulogises the Mumbai Congress chief for "truly representing the Mumbai connection".

CBI court adjourns Rel Infocomm case to Oct 18

CBI court adjourns Rel Infocomm case to Oct 18

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The CBI in 2006 had registered a case against six top officials, including Manoj Modi, of the company, which has since then been transfered to Anil Ambani as part of family settlement to divide Reliance Empire.

Ambani brothers bury non-compete pact

Ambani brothers bury non-compete pact

Rediff.com24 May 2010

RIL, ADAG cancel 2006 non-compete agreements, hope to work in harmony

Can the ISI keep the Taliban United?

Can the ISI keep the Taliban United?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Despite dependence on the ISI for years of sustenance, Taliban leaders may harbour resentment over the ISI's excessive control, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

Bears grip billionaires, small investors

Bears grip billionaires, small investors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

When the markets nosedived to 12,961.68 points on July 1, the country's richest man (read Mukesh Ambani) and his family lost more than Rs 5,000 crore (Rs 50 billion), all in a single day.

Ambani row flares up

Ambani row flares up

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Mukesh, Anil ink revised gas supply pact

Mukesh, Anil ink revised gas supply pact

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

The revised GSMA was signed pursuant to the Supreme Court's May 7 judgement, turning down RNRL's demand for cheap gas from RIL based on a family agreement.

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

"India has given a stern signal to its enemies by conducting surgical and air strikes. This tells us that India is changing and can take the most difficult decisions and isn't reluctant to implement them," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address to the nation.

RIL buys 14.12% in EIH for Rs 1,021 cr

RIL buys 14.12% in EIH for Rs 1,021 cr

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The purchase is through RIL's wholly-owned subsidiary Reliance Industries Investment and Holding Private Limited, from Oberoi Hotels Private Limited and certain other promoters of EIH Limited, RIL said in a statement.

Ambani likely to roll out 5G services in second half of 2021

Ambani likely to roll out 5G services in second half of 2021

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday hinted at rolling out 5G telecom services in the second half of 2021 and said policy steps are needed to accelerate the early rollout of ultra-high-speed 5G services that are affordable and available everywhere. Ambani, whose four-year-old telecom venture Jio has captured the No.1 spot offering free voice calling and data at dirt-cheap rates, also pitched for developing hardware manufacturing in India, saying the nation cannot rely on imports in such a critical area. 5G is the 5th generation mobile network that enables connecting virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices. India, he said, is today among the best digitally connected nations in the world.

Anil Ambani calls on PM; brothers to meet?

Anil Ambani calls on PM; brothers to meet?

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Billionaire Anil Ambani on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at 7 Race Course Road for close to an hour but refused comments on the purpose of his meeting. The meeting comes within days of the Supreme Court rejecting his group firm Reliance Natural Resources Ltd's plea for cheap gas from Reliance Industries as had been decided in a private family agreement of 2005.

HC asks Ambani brothers to renegotiate gas pact

HC asks Ambani brothers to renegotiate gas pact

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

The Bombay High Court on Monday asked Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries and Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Natural Resources Ltd to renegotiate within four months, a Gas Supply Master Agreement (GSMA) between them saying it has to be a "bankable" pact.

Brothers Ambani come together at Dhirubhai's memorial

Brothers Ambani come together at Dhirubhai's memorial

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The Ambani brothers -- Mukesh and Anil -- came together for the inauguration of a memorial for the legendary industrialist and founder of Reliance Group Dhirubhai Ambani in Chorwad town in Junagarh district on Wednesday, in the presence of the entire family.

Jio Fiber to be launched on September 5. Here are the details

Jio Fiber to be launched on September 5. Here are the details

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Declaring that the plans will come at less than one-tenth of global rates, Ambani said Jio Fiber plans will be priced between Rs 700 to Rs 10,000 per month "to suit every budget".

Not much for Anil Ambani to renegotiate: Experts

Not much for Anil Ambani to renegotiate: Experts

Rediff.com7 May 2010

There is nothing much for Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Natural Resources Ltd to renegotiate with Reliance Industries Ltd, as the price and quantity of gas it is seeking will be dictated by the government policy and the tenure of supply will depend on life of the fields.

Govt wants Ambani pact declared 'null & void'

Govt wants Ambani pact declared 'null & void'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

The government on Saturday filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking a direction to declare as 'null and void' the private family agreement of the Ambanis that provides for gas supply by Reliance Industries Limited to Reliance Natural Resources Limited. The government petition has named as respondents RIL led by Mukesh Ambani and RNRL headed by Anil Ambani, which have separately filed cross-petitions against the Bombay High Court's June 15 judgment.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Review

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Review

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is not so much a homosexual romance as it is an exuberant appeal imploring conservative Indian parents to accept and respect their children's choices, gay or straight, notes Sukanya Verma.

Debate: Will the Ambani empire split?

Debate: Will the Ambani empire split?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

What do you think will happen to the Reliance Group now? Will the family split? Or will the brothers unite to emerge stronger than ever? Tell us.

RIL rebuts Anil's charges against ED

RIL rebuts Anil's charges against ED

Rediff.com3 May 2005

In a new twist to the ongoing battle between the Ambani brothers, younger sibling Anil Ambani on Tuesday questioned the role of Nikhil Meswani

Ambani kin hopes dust settles soon

Ambani kin hopes dust settles soon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

More facts on Rafale deal will be out soon: Rahul

More facts on Rafale deal will be out soon: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The political row over the Rafale deal intensified on Tuesday with the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party trading barbs over it.

ADAG firm puts spanner in Fame-INOX deal

ADAG firm puts spanner in Fame-INOX deal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

In an e-mail written on February 4, the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group firm has asked Fame's promoter Shravan Shroff to explain why he sold his family's 43.28 per cent in Fame India to INOX Leisure for Rs 44 a share when Reliance had made a 'firm offer' to buy it for Rs 80 a share.

RCom to exit DTH after merging subsidiary with Sun Direct

RCom to exit DTH after merging subsidiary with Sun Direct

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Deal to help RCom reduce debt, Sun gain subscribers in new markets

Sakshi Maharaj must watch out for this lady

Sakshi Maharaj must watch out for this lady

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'Sakshi Maharaj hasn't kept a single promise... and we're fed up.' 'Annu Tandon is the only one whom we can turn to in distress.'

Maytas proposes RIL Infra as partner for Metro

Maytas proposes RIL Infra as partner for Metro

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Maytas Infrastructure, majority-owned by the family of scam-hit IT firm Satyam's disgraced founder B Ramalinga Raju, is believed to have proposed bringing in Reliance Infra as a partner in the prestigious Rs 12,200-crore (Rs 122 billion) metro rail project in Hyderabad.

Mukesh, Anil meet at prayer ceremony

Mukesh, Anil meet at prayer ceremony

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

Top 10 super rich who make India proud

Top 10 super rich who make India proud

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Ten billionaires including Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal are in the world's richest list.

Ambani gas war: SC hearing on Sept 1

Ambani gas war: SC hearing on Sept 1

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Mukesh Ambani-run Reliance Industries Ltd and Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Natural Resources Ltd to reply to the government's prayer for declaring 'null and void' their family agreement on gas supply, and posted the matter for hearing on September 1.

Mukesh Ambani meets PM

Mukesh Ambani meets PM

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Reliance Industries Ltd chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

The reason behind the Ambani fallout

The reason behind the Ambani fallout

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

A friend of the Ambani family has described the dispute between the two brothers -- Mukesh and Anil -- as a 'Shakespearean tragedy', which had its roots in tensions between Anil's wife Tina and Mukesh's wife Nita. He said after their father's death, Mukesh and Anil had fallen out over whose wife was next in line to the Reliance empire.

Give us 'ABCD': RIL shareholders to Mukesh Ambani

Give us 'ABCD': RIL shareholders to Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Shareholders' demand list included from providing ABCD (appreciation, bonus, cash & dividend) security to making pepper spray.

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Pune-based entrepreneur's unlisted company is already the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world and the networth has been helped by vaccine distribution and manufacturing potential of his business, it added. Recentrly, Serum struck an agreement with AstraZeneca to manufacture 1 billion doses of coronavirus vaccine being developed by Oxford University.

How brands are making a splash at Kumbh Mela

How brands are making a splash at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Milk booths by Amul and Mother Dairy, a Kumbh phone by Reliance Jio, Dabur's toothpaste dispensers are among the many initiatives by brands steadying for a stint on haloed ground.

Mukesh's $20 billion bet on TV, telecoms may rekindle rivalry with Anil

Mukesh's $20 billion bet on TV, telecoms may rekindle rivalry with Anil

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Mukesh's television unit has been aggressively wrapping up deals with hundreds of small players in a street-by-street effort to conquer that final hurdle in its cable TV drive

Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's future son-in-law

Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's future son-in-law

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The Harvard alum has known the Yale alum for ages, but hit it off recently.

'We underestimated the virus'

'We underestimated the virus'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'By the time actual action began, it was already too late.' 'The virus was raging.'