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Will Bollywood's walls of nepotism crumble?

Will Bollywood's walls of nepotism crumble?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'In the new Bollywood, where success can translate, like a chain reaction, into gains in related fields, mere appearance on the screen is no longer a guarantor of fame,' says Vikram Johri.

Budget may restore standard deduction

Budget may restore standard deduction

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

In simple terms, it refers to a deduction allowed in income tax, irrespective of expenses incurred or investment made by assessees.

Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The actress, best known for playing Princess Leia Organa in the massively popular space saga, died four days after suffering a cardiac event on a flight from London.

Malaika's tutu skirt or Radhika's black dress?

Malaika's tutu skirt or Radhika's black dress?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

The good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

Modi is prepared to stake his personal reputation when national interests so dictate

Modi is prepared to stake his personal reputation when national interests so dictate

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'The book has immense value because it reveals the inner workings of the think-tank which appears to provide facts and insights to Modi, though he himself takes the final decisions and articulates them in his characteristic rhetorical style,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

No film or book on Aarushi's murder will be allowed: Talwars

No film or book on Aarushi's murder will be allowed: Talwars

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Jailed dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar will "not allow" any film or book on the murder of their daughter Aarushi and anyone taking up such a venture without their consent will face legal action, their lawyer said on Sunday.

Queen's dogs eat dinners served by butlers on silver platters

Queen's dogs eat dinners served by butlers on silver platters

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is known for her love for her dogs and on Monday it emerged just how much.

Nokia owes Rs 21,153 cr as total tax liability: IT dept

Nokia owes Rs 21,153 cr as total tax liability: IT dept

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The Income Tax department has informed the Delhi High Court that Nokia India and Nokia Corporation owe it Rs 21,153 crore (Rs 211.53 billion) as total tax liability (existing and anticipated), including penalty during a seven-year period from 2006-2013.

Budget: A mixed bag for the media industry

Budget: A mixed bag for the media industry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Print media will not benefit from the Budget.

How India can become a hub of software products

How India can become a hub of software products

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Policy lays out a 5-year road map seeking creation of 3.5 mn jobs and promoting 10,000 start-ups.

Adani's mine project in Australia faces another legal hurdle

Adani's mine project in Australia faces another legal hurdle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Conservation group Coast and Country said that it has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court of Queensland for a judicial review.

FDI inflows jump 53% in last 2 years, says Jaitley

FDI inflows jump 53% in last 2 years, says Jaitley

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The loans taken have come down and hence the net capital inflow has reduced.

FinMin verifying outward remittances made in 2011-12

FinMin verifying outward remittances made in 2011-12

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

For 2011-12, there were 7,56,741 foreign remittances made from India with money worth Rs 3,56,461 crore (Rs 3,564.61 billion) going out of India

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.' 'Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Accompanied by a large entourage, including the kids, the couple reached Varanasi by a private plane in the afternoon.

Adani's coal mine project gets re-approval in Australia

Adani's coal mine project gets re-approval in Australia

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The federal court in August had revoked the original approval.

Adani faces further delays over Australian coal mine permit

Adani faces further delays over Australian coal mine permit

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Adani, which estimates its project will generate more than A$22 billion ($15.6 billion) in taxes and royalties, has yet to line up funding but is sticking to a late 2017 start date.

More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh

More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

R-Power, Essar could be hit as state mulls benefit-sharing levy for ecology loss.

In Pix: An electric night in Paris!

In Pix: An electric night in Paris!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The world's biggest superstars landed in Paris and enjoyed a game of soccer.

Australia's Queensland state head meets Adani

Australia's Queensland state head meets Adani

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Adani described the meeting as warm and productive.

Adani's coal project in Australia moves ahead with final okay

Adani's coal project in Australia moves ahead with final okay

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

"I am proud to announce the project has Final Investment Decision (FID) approval which marks the official start of one of the largest single Infrastructure -- and job creating -- developments in Australia's recent history," Gautam Adani said.

Sweeping changes soon on boards of listed companies

Sweeping changes soon on boards of listed companies

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Sebi splits CMD post and has directed listed companies to have at least six directors and at least one of them needs to be a woman.

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google has a lot of experience with legal troubles over intellectual property.

Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM

Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

US-based technology major IBM is contesting a claim of the revenue department which has increased the company's taxable income substantially to around Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion).

Markets end tad higher led by banks; metals falter

Markets end tad higher led by banks; metals falter

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended higher by 46 points at 26,360 and the 50-share Nifty gained 16 points at 7,891.

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Read on to find out if your favourite destination made it to the list!

Nokia's tax dispute with India may get bitter

Nokia's tax dispute with India may get bitter

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The company moved the income-tax appellate tribunal and its appeal is pending there.

How the Royal Wedding gave a Mumbaikar her first plane ride

How the Royal Wedding gave a Mumbaikar her first plane ride

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'What is the purpose of your visit?' the immigration officer at London Heathrow asked Deborah Das.

ONGC has no claims in KG gas row: RIL

ONGC has no claims in KG gas row: RIL

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

RIL had drawn 58.67 bcm of gas from four wells.

India wants private sector to explore for diamonds, gold

India wants private sector to explore for diamonds, gold

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Government will start to auction the rights to up to 70 diamond and gold exploration zones to mining companies this year

Govt's tax measures not enough to resuscitate IT firms, say experts

Govt's tax measures not enough to resuscitate IT firms, say experts

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

After setting up a committee under N Rangachary last year to look at taxation issues regarding the sector, the government has issued several notifications in the last eight months.

'Some Padmavati costumes are antique pieces and irreplaceable'

'Some Padmavati costumes are antique pieces and irreplaceable'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Rimple and Harpreet, the designers for the lead cast of Padmavati, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih that it will be quite a task to replicate the fragile and elaborate costumes.

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The challenge for BMW is to overtake Mercedes-Benz, which bounced back three years ago to become king of the hill.

5 reasons why SBI's $1bn lifeline to Adani's Australia project needs to be questioned

5 reasons why SBI's $1bn lifeline to Adani's Australia project needs to be questioned

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Was Adani able to clinch this loan merely as a result of his proximity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Adani defends Queensland mine project in court

Adani defends Queensland mine project in court

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Coast and Country challenged Adani's plans to build biggest mine in the Galilee Basin.

Is that a novel inside you or a short story?

Is that a novel inside you or a short story?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

A writer reveals the trick to writing a successful book.

Good news for Adani: Australia agrees to expand coal port near Barrier Reef

Good news for Adani: Australia agrees to expand coal port near Barrier Reef

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Adani has blamed opposition to its mine for delays in moving the $7 billion project to the construction phase

Media & entertainment: Key issues ignored

Media & entertainment: Key issues ignored

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Union budget was mildly for cable broadcasting industry and DTH.

Why govt must prioritise attracting foreign capital

Why govt must prioritise attracting foreign capital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Given the concerns around trade wars that threaten to jeopardise global capital flows as well, attracting foreign capital needs to be a policy priority, says Neelkanth Mishra.

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

It has been a half-century since Neil Armstrong stepped out of a lunar module and onto the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969 and declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The moment heralded a golden age of space exploration that was set in motion just eight years earlier in 1961, when United States President John F Kennedy promised before Congress to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Here are some lesser-known facts about the historic first mission: