News for 'SWAN'

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'

Dhoni's t-shirt sparks retirement speculation

Dhoni's t-shirt sparks retirement speculation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Dhoni was spotted wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with Morse code.

Oh So Hot! Kiara

Oh So Hot! Kiara

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Ananya gets Swarovski headphones... Golden girl Suhana... Pooja is hopeful...

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious. One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was definitely deliberate with Guru Dutt leaving a letter for brother Atma Ram asking him to take care of the production company, his wife and the kids. But she always wondered if the third attempt was actually suicide since there were no calls and no letters.

Modric brings Galactico glamour to Swansea in surprise ownership twist

Modric brings Galactico glamour to Swansea in surprise ownership twist

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Real Madrid maestro Luka Modric is poised to make his first move into club ownership with a minority stake at Swansea City.

Black Swan: The Reliance Communications' story

Black Swan: The Reliance Communications' story

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Swan is one of the firms which got a licence at bargain-basement prices thanks to telecom minister A Raja.

Iran: Trump Talks Tough, But Keeps Door Open

Iran: Trump Talks Tough, But Keeps Door Open

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The stage may be set for a recalibrated US-Iran relationship, suggests Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Swan, Loop front companies for fraud'

'Swan, Loop front companies for fraud'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

CBI said Swan Telecom and Loop Telecom were allegedly used as front companies by Reliance Group and Essar respectively.

Beautiful photos of Mercedes' Swan Wing Aria

Beautiful photos of Mercedes' Swan Wing Aria

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

He designed this concept as part of his thesis and was even assisted by Mercedes designers.

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue.

Markets In Meltdown: What Should You Do?

Markets In Meltdown: What Should You Do?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

'Investors should continue with their SIPs, especially during market corrections.' 'For those looking to start new SIPs, beginning with large-cap funds is a prudent strategy, followed by flexi-cap and value-oriented approaches.'

Why Medha Shankr's A Real Sweetheart

Why Medha Shankr's A Real Sweetheart

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Medha Shankr's off-screen style avatars are a mix of style and grace that collide to create pure magic.

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Kamal has a crisp pen when it comes to writing short and yet powerful film dialogues. But while speaking ex tempore -- and that has been his style -- he looks every bit a confused man, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Black Swan is a must watch film

Review: Black Swan is a must watch film

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Watch Black Swan for its technical brilliance, for the manner in which the director has managed to parallel the happenings in the ballet being performed with the changes in the main character's life, and for the way it has been shot and art directed.

Market Dip Opens Doors for Long-Term Investors

Market Dip Opens Doors for Long-Term Investors

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Buying stocks during a dip, says Amar Nandu, research analyst, Samco Securities, can lead to higher compounding returns when the uptrend begins.

Bharati buys out UK shipyard major Swan

Bharati buys out UK shipyard major Swan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Sources said the acquisition might be one of the biggest deals till date in the domestic shipbuilding industry. A comparable new shipyard would have cost Rs 200-250 crore.

Etisalat sues Swan promoters for fraud

Etisalat sues Swan promoters for fraud

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

The UAE-based Emirates Telecommunication Corporation (Etisalat) on Thursday filed a petition against Shahid Balwa and Vinod Goenka, promoters of the beleaguered Swan Telecom, for "fraud and misrepresentation".

Swan Telecom acted as front for Reliance: CAG

Swan Telecom acted as front for Reliance: CAG

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

In its report tabled in Parliament, the CAG said the Swan Telecom's application was 'in effect against the intent and spirit' of the Unified Access Service Licencing guidelines as it was among those beneficiaries which 'suppressed facts, disclosed incomplete information and submitted fictitious documents' to the department of telecommunication.

Nia, Pooja, Kajal, Esha Love This Bold Style

Nia, Pooja, Kajal, Esha Love This Bold Style

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

It's cutouts in all the right places, attitude in all the right doses.

An Angel Named Palak Tiwari

An Angel Named Palak Tiwari

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

She wafted down the ramp like she had stepped out of your dream.

TCS to implement SWAN in Meghalaya

TCS to implement SWAN in Meghalaya

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The project will be commissioned in phases, official sources said on Thursday.

When Mrunal Wore A Dress Made In Heaven

When Mrunal Wore A Dress Made In Heaven

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Designer Anusha Reddy took the audience at BTFW on a sightseeing trip -- they viewed mermaids, swans, herons, flamingos, hummingbirds.

Rituparno Ghosh's swan song: Satyanweshi team attends premiere

Rituparno Ghosh's swan song: Satyanweshi team attends premiere

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who plays Byomkesh Bakshi in the film, was also present at the screening held in Kolkata on September 6.

Before Natalie Portman became the Black Swan

Before Natalie Portman became the Black Swan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Looking at how the actress went from child star to Oscar nominee.

Black Swan to swim far and wide

Black Swan to swim far and wide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Armed with a host of solid reviews from majority of critics and major nominations including 12 Critic's Choice Award, the movie starring Natalie Portman is expected to do well when it opens worldwide.

Swan Telecom to sell 26% stake to foreign firms

Swan Telecom to sell 26% stake to foreign firms

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Swan Telecom, which has received licences to operate mobile phone services in 13 out of the 22 telecom circles in India, is in talks with foreign companies for diluting 26 per cent of its equity for around $470 million.

ADAG claims it had only 9.9% stake in Swan

ADAG claims it had only 9.9% stake in Swan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

CBI alleged that Reliance Telecom structured Swan Telecom as its front company.

Swan Telecom associate company of RADAG: CBI witness

Swan Telecom associate company of RADAG: CBI witness

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

On examination of documents, registrar of companies concludes that Swan Telecom was an associate company of Reliance Telecom Limited/Reliance Communication Limited and an ADA Group company.

'True champion' Southee bows out a winner at home

'True champion' Southee bows out a winner at home

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Tim Southee, once half of the most feared new-ball partnership in the game, brought down the curtain on a glittering 16-year Test career after New Zealand crushed England for a consolation win in Hamilton on Tuesday.

BJP Concedes AIADMK Demands In Eagerness For Alliance

BJP Concedes AIADMK Demands In Eagerness For Alliance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

EPS has had its way on most things, alliance-wise. A week earlier, he reiterated that he would not re-admit OPS and Sasikala Natarajan back in the party. It was a message not just to detractors in the AIADMK. It was even more so for the BJP leadership in Delhi. Even more important for the AIADMK was their demand for accepting EPS as the chief ministerial candidate of any alliance that the party would form, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bella Swan's wedding dress to go on sale

Bella Swan's wedding dress to go on sale

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The Carolina Herrera dress is being specially designed for Breaking Dawn, the latest Twilight installment.

Aishwarya, Shah Rukh Dazzle At IIFA

Aishwarya, Shah Rukh Dazzle At IIFA

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Bollywood looked gorgeous as they stepped out on the red carpet at the IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) awards in Abu Dhabi.

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Tim Southee is eyeing the third Test against England as his swan song in the format but will make himself available for selection if the Black Caps make the WTC final next year.

Swan Telecom's Shahid Balwa sent to Tihar jail

Swan Telecom's Shahid Balwa sent to Tihar jail

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

DB Reality and Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa was on Friday sent to Tihar Jail by court and remain in under judicial custody till March 3.

'Algo Trading Is Not Risk-Free'

'Algo Trading Is Not Risk-Free'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Many enter this arena without a detailed understanding of how their algo works.' 'Diligently review information on the strategy, risk profile, potential losses, and expected gains before investing.'

Swan Telecom was associate company of ADAG: CBI witness

Swan Telecom was associate company of ADAG: CBI witness

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

On examination of documents, registrar of companies concludes that Swan Telecom was an associate company of Reliance Telecom Limited/Reliance Communication Limited and an ADA Group company.

'Black Swan' polls: Modi's road to Parliament through 11 states

'Black Swan' polls: Modi's road to Parliament through 11 states

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The difference in the seats won by the Bharatiya Janata Party in Hindi and non-Hindi states is the highest in India's electoral history, notes Praveen Chakravarty.

Money laundering: Swan Telecom promoter moves SC

Money laundering: Swan Telecom promoter moves SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Balwa, who along with former Telecom Minister A Raja and 17 others are facing a money laundering case arising out of the 2G scam, on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking setting aside of a lower court order of framing charges against him.

2G: Swan, Zebra, Tiger... and Reliance ADAG's trick

2G: Swan, Zebra, Tiger... and Reliance ADAG's trick

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

A CBI chargesheet bares the extent to which companies associated with Reliance ADAG allegedly indulged in financial subterfuge through a complex maze of transactions.

Govt nod for Rs 3,000 cr 'SWAN'

Govt nod for Rs 3,000 cr 'SWAN'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

The centre has cleared a Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion) state-wide area network project under the national e-governance plan in government-to-business and government to citizens domains, Rajeeva Ratna Shah, member secretary, Planning Commission said