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Can't do business without paying bribe: Berlusconi

Can't do business without paying bribe: Berlusconi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Defending Finmeccanica SpA's jailed ex-chief executive officer Giuseppe Orsi, Italy's three-time former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday said bribes are a necessary part of doing business globally.

Finmeccanica head arrested over India bribe allegations

Finmeccanica head arrested over India bribe allegations

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Govt said that it will take "suitable action" against Finmeccanica.

'Nandy's comments can't be justified as freedom of speech'

'Nandy's comments can't be justified as freedom of speech'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

K Satyanarayana, Dalit scholar, activist and associate professor in the Department of Cultural Studies, English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, tells Ravichandran Chakkiliyan of Dalit Camera why he feels betrayed by Ashis Nandy

Box Office: Poor opening for Aatma, Rangrezz

Box Office: Poor opening for Aatma, Rangrezz

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives box office verdict for the week.

Leclerc leads Ferrari front row lockout in Belgian GP qualifying

Leclerc leads Ferrari front row lockout in Belgian GP qualifying

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Charles Leclerc seized pole position for the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of team mate Sebastian Vettel who completed a front row lockout for Ferrari.

Agusta chopper case: Bail given to former IAF chief S P Tyagi, others

Agusta chopper case: Bail given to former IAF chief S P Tyagi, others

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The court asked them to furnish a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh with one surety of the like amount.

Step inside Salman Khan's office

Step inside Salman Khan's office

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

''Being Human represents a concept.' 'We could have pushed the budget to any level we wanted, but we did not.' 'We wanted to design a place that was easily identifiable and relaxing.' 'When somebody comes in for help, you don't want to have onyx and marble flooring.'

Pak, Afghan strategic partnership agreement talks begin

Pak, Afghan strategic partnership agreement talks begin

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday began negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement even as Kabul called on Islamabad to take more steps, including the release of Taliban detainees, to push forward the troubled peace process in the war-torn country.

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.

Alonso and Button demoted to back of grid

Alonso and Button demoted to back of grid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button will start last in Sunday's Belgian Formula One Grand Prix after being hit with heavy grid penalties for changes to their Honda power units.

Hotels check out new strategies for growth

Hotels check out new strategies for growth

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

As reservations plunge, hotels are boosting their banqueting and restaurant business to make up for losses.

Lamborghini global sales jump 30%; India up 21%

Lamborghini global sales jump 30%; India up 21%

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

During the year, the Asia Pacific region contributed 35 per cent of the global total sales.

Fiat exploring LCV foray in India

Fiat exploring LCV foray in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

While the slowdown in the domestic economy and a ban on mining has sharply impacted the demand for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, sales of LCVs rose 15.61 per cent to 378,509 units between April and December, driven by need for products for last mile transportation.

MoD set to recover VVIP chopper deal amount

MoD set to recover VVIP chopper deal amount

Rediff.com25 May 2014

After an Italian court partially lifted the freeze and allowed India to encash bank guarantees worth Rs 1,818 crore deposited by AgustaWestland in the VVIP chopper deal, the defence ministry on Saturday said it will take "immediate steps" to fully recover the amount.

Here's what Justin Bieber will do in Mumbai

Here's what Justin Bieber will do in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2017

And the itinerary for his trip is ready!

Why are sparrows endangered in India?

Why are sparrows endangered in India?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

When was the last time you noticed a sparrow in your window? Why are sparrows endangered in modern India? You can help prevent their decline.

Belgian GP: Hamilton to take hefty grid penalty

Belgian GP: Hamilton to take hefty grid penalty

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Belgian Formula One Grand Prix from near the back of the grid as the world championship leader takes a hefty grid penalty for exceeding his allowed allocation of engine components.

ASK DR JAIN: How can I have beautiful hair?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I have beautiful hair?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Dr Dinesh Jain shares some valuable tips.

Russell Brand invites Demi Moore on a trip to India

Russell Brand invites Demi Moore on a trip to India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The British comedian and Moore became friends after Moore started attending his Yoga class.

Fiat bets on SUVs and sporty cars in India reboot

Fiat bets on SUVs and sporty cars in India reboot

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Fiat has revised its India strategy. The car maker, which was among the first western auto companies to enter India, is betting big on SUVs and sporty cars. It no longer wants to compete in the small car segment.

'Give Max Verstappen a break'

'Give Max Verstappen a break'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Lewis Hamilton has hailed Max Verstappen's stunning success in Formula One and called on those criticising the Dutch teenager's driving to keep a sense of perspective.

Aiken gets three-stroke win at Avantha Masters

Aiken gets three-stroke win at Avantha Masters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

South African Thomas Aiken held firm against a spirited challenge by local favourite Gaganjeet Bhullar to win his second European Tour title at the Avantha Masters in New Delhi on Sunday.

Coronavirus: Juventus players, coach agree pay cut

Coronavirus: Juventus players, coach agree pay cut

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The Turin-based club have suffered in recent weeks with three of their players having tested positive for the virus -- forward Paulo Dybala, defender Daniele Rugani and midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

D'Ambrosio to replace Grosjean at Italian GP

D'Ambrosio to replace Grosjean at Italian GP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Belgian driver Jerome d'Ambrosio will race for Lotus in the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at Monza this weekend in place of the suspended Romain Grosjean, the team said on Tuesday.

Belgian GP: Force India's Di Resta qualifies in top-10

Belgian GP: Force India's Di Resta qualifies in top-10

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Sahara Force India's Paul di Resta on Saturday qualified 10th on the grid while his teammate Nico Hulkenberg will start Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix in the 12th position as action returns to Formula One after the summer break in Spa-Francorchamps.

The future looks bright

The future looks bright

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A quick round-up of all that's happening in the lives of our top models!

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Offer valued at $1.86 bn comes 5 years after Bermuda chain rebuffed Indian Hotels.

5 smart tips for women to balance career and family

5 smart tips for women to balance career and family

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Work-life balance is not just spending time with your family or at work, it is also about taking out time for yourself.

Alonso heads to Le Mans hoping for a better weekend

Alonso heads to Le Mans hoping for a better weekend

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The double world champion retired his McLaren for the second race in a row while he had been running in a points-scoring position.

PIX: Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

PIX: Mick Schumacher tests with Ferrari in Bahrain

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Mick Schumacher, son of seven times world champion Michael, made his Formula One test debut with Ferrari on Tuesday at the Bahrain circuit, where 15 years ago his father won the first Grand Prix in the Middle East.

Rivals eye Mahindra's American truck partner

Rivals eye Mahindra's American truck partner

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Volkswagen, which has two heavy-duty truck brands, Scania and MAN, is eyeing an equity stake in Navistar to gain a stronger foothold in the US commercial vehicle market, according to international media reports.

Fiat to launch Jeep in India in 2013

Fiat to launch Jeep in India in 2013

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The carmaker wants to enter the fast-growing SUV segment in the country. The off-road pick-ups and luxury SUVs will be the first vehicles from the Chrysler, owned by Fiat, stable to be launched in India.

Button, Hamilton put Twitter gaffe behind them

Button, Hamilton put Twitter gaffe behind them

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Lewis Hamilton felt no need to seek out Jenson Button to apologise for his Belgian GP Twitter gaffe on Thursday and said he had learned from the experience, would not be repeating the error and had moved on.

Button 'disappointed' by Hamilton Twitter gaffe

Button 'disappointed' by Hamilton Twitter gaffe

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

McLaren's Jenson Button has criticised team mate Lewis Hamilton for revealing confidential car data on Twitter before Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix in a gaffe that may have helped Formula One rivals.

The good life of Shane Warne

The good life of Shane Warne

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The cricketer-turned-commentator Shane Warne knows how to live life to the fullest.

Most expensive hotels in the world

Most expensive hotels in the world

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

While all luxury hotels are expensive, there are some that are really expensive.

OFB signs deal to produce Russian rockets in India

OFB signs deal to produce Russian rockets in India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

"The Ordnance Factory Board signed an MoU for a joint venture with Russian Rosoboronexport and Splav SPA to manufacture five versions of Smerch rockets based on the transfer of technology from Russia," the defence ministry said in a release

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton wins in Hungary

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton wins in Hungary

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Lewis Hamilton dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday as he led from start to finish, holding off fierce challenges from both Lotus drivers to claim his second win of a season that had threatened to fizzle out.

India is a special country; BIC is different track: Hamilton

India is a special country; BIC is different track: Hamilton

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

McLaren star Lewis Hamiton is a big fan of India and its people and likenes the Buddh International Circuit to the "great" Spa circuit in Belgium.

Chatwal's Dream Downtown hotel in New York opens

Chatwal's Dream Downtown hotel in New York opens

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Located between two of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in New York, Chelsea and the Meat Packing District, the avant-garde, lifestyle hotel offers 316 guestrooms, multiple innovative dining venues, an expansive rooftop lounge, a beach club and extensive fitness facilities with spa services.