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SC orders sale of Sahara's Rs 34K cr Aamby Valley properties

SC orders sale of Sahara's Rs 34K cr Aamby Valley properties

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The bench asked the official liquidator, attached with the Bombay high court, to auction Aamby Valley properties, estimated to be worth Rs 34,000 crore, and directly report to it

Prenuptials likely to be made mandatory in India

Prenuptials likely to be made mandatory in India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Experts say it could make divorces amicable and help reduce court cases.

4 ways the Budget cheers senior citizens

4 ways the Budget cheers senior citizens

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Thanks to Budget 2018, seniors can invest more and also save more.

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Six pilgrims and a woman pilot were killed when a chopper crashed in Katra, the base camp of the Vaishnodevi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

Sahara case: Sebi detects discrepancies in data

Sahara case: Sebi detects discrepancies in data

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The government on Friday informed the Parliament that Sebi has discovered discrepancies in the claims by the bondholders and the database provided by Sahara Group in the Rs 20,000-crore (Rs 200 billion) investors money refund case.

Cutback in oil output, rise in crude prices could impact India

Cutback in oil output, rise in crude prices could impact India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Given that India will get a huge part of its oil supplies from Iran through its government-owned oil PSUs, any unwelcome shocks in global crude rates could be absorbed well enough.

SC refuses to stay auction of Sahara's Aamby Valley

SC refuses to stay auction of Sahara's Aamby Valley

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The apex court told Roy that his proposal of paying Rs 1,500 crore, if the auction process was halted or postponed, was unbelievable.

Candid pictures from Bipasha-Karan's DREAMY wedding!

Candid pictures from Bipasha-Karan's DREAMY wedding!

Rediff.com2 May 2016

While we wish the newlyweds a blissful marital life, here's taking a look at the candid pictures from Bipasha and Karan's DREAMY wedding!

SC asks Sahara to pay investors

SC asks Sahara to pay investors

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday asked Sahara and SEBI to formulate mechanism for securing payment of around Rs 19,000 crore (Rs 190 billion) of investors' money after the Subrata Roy-led group agreed to pledge it's immovable property as security but the market regulator questioned the sale deed and worth of the properties.

Like Congress, BJP too guilty of dynastic politics?

Like Congress, BJP too guilty of dynastic politics?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A list of some prominent political families of the BJP.

Heavyweights in fray: Who wins, who loses

Heavyweights in fray: Who wins, who loses

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

It is curtains down for Maharashtra and Haryana assembly polls. Here's a look at political biggies, who made it and who didn't.

SC issues contempt notice to Sahara group's 2 firms

SC issues contempt notice to Sahara group's 2 firms

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The apex court on August 31 last year directed the two Sahara group companies to refund the money to their investors within three months with 15 per cent interest per annum.

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

In an encouraging development for the Indian women's hockey team, all the squad members are set to be included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) when the review committee will identify a core group for the government-funded programme, next month.

How many medals will these Indians win at the CWG?

How many medals will these Indians win at the CWG?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

India has huge expectations from these champions. Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi and Norma Godinho glance at their chances at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Watch out for these Indians at the Commonwealth Games

Watch out for these Indians at the Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Rediff.com's Norma Godinho and Laxmi Negi glance at the athletes and disciplines likely to win medals for India at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Talwars acquitted in Aarushi-Hemraj murder case

Talwars acquitted in Aarushi-Hemraj murder case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The HC said that it is a fit case where benefit of doubt can be given to the appellants.

Will Sahara manage to arrange the remaining Rs 9,000 cr?

Will Sahara manage to arrange the remaining Rs 9,000 cr?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Sahara, has sought time till August 15 for realisation of the cheque and giving a road map for depositing the remaining amount.

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

Left, right coming together on GM, PSU land sale

Left, right coming together on GM, PSU land sale

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

BMS, BKS and SJM are trying to forge common cause with outfits on the other side of the ideological divide over the government's policies they are not in agreement with.

Subrata Roy can't leave India: SC

Subrata Roy can't leave India: SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy will not be allowed to leave the country with the Supreme Court today refusing to relax its order restraining him from going abroad till his company furnishes details of refunding Rs 20,000 crore of investors money.

Can't do my job while defending malicious attacks: Sikka

Can't do my job while defending malicious attacks: Sikka

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Sikka said he needs to move forward and return to environment of respect, trust and empowerment, where he can take on new lofty challenges.

'I love making people laugh'

'I love making people laugh'

Rediff.com15 May 2018

'There are times in your life where you have to pause a little bit.' 'The kids are growing up, and I want to be with them.'

2 Indian-origin brokers fined in UK

2 Indian-origin brokers fined in UK

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

While a 6 million pounds (Rs 56 crore) fine has already been imposed on the Indian businessman, Rameshkumar Goenka, the Financial Conduct Authority took action against three more persons today in the same case by imposing total fines of about Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million) on them.

Seeking alimony? Here's what you need to do!

Seeking alimony? Here's what you need to do!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

About 90% of divorce cases end as a fight about alimony.

Sahara has not complied with court order: SEBI to SC

Sahara has not complied with court order: SEBI to SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

SEBI on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that Sahara group overvalued its properties and did not hand over all original title deeds of assets worth Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion) as per its direction.

The Stephen Hawking I knew

The Stephen Hawking I knew

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

When I met him last year for his 75th birthday, he seemed frail. There was a sense of urgency. I will miss Stephen. His passing fills me with sadness.

'Subrata Roy not liable for refunding Rs 24,000 crore'

'Subrata Roy not liable for refunding Rs 24,000 crore'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Sahara group on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that its chief Subrata Roy is not liable for refunding Rs 24,000 crore (Rs 240 billion) collected by its two firms from investors, countering the arguments of SEBI, which wanted his passport to be impounded till the contempt plea against him and companies is decided.

Punish Sahara's Subrata Roy, Sebi urges SC

Punish Sahara's Subrata Roy, Sebi urges SC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Refuting the contention of Roy who had submitted that he cannot be penalised for non-refund of the money by Sahara India Real Estate Corp Ltd and Sahara India Housing Investment Corp Ltd, the market regulator said that the business tycoon held 70 per cent stake in the companies and liable for contempt of court punishable upto to six months imprisonment or fine.

Court grants anticipatory bail to Remo Fernandes in verbal abuse case

Court grants anticipatory bail to Remo Fernandes in verbal abuse case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

After the court order, Remo, in a statement, said, 'I have full faith in the judiciary, and I know that the truth will surface soon, as it usually does.'

Aman Verma gets engaged!

Aman Verma gets engaged!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Subrata Roy told to deposit Rs 1,500 cr by Sep 7

Subrata Roy told to deposit Rs 1,500 cr by Sep 7

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Roy, said it was quite difficult to raise money as the properties have already been attached.

Haryana goes to polls in high stakes multi-cornered fight

Haryana goes to polls in high stakes multi-cornered fight

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The fate of 1,351 candidates will be sealed by 1.63 crore voters in high-stakes multi-cornered contest in Haryana which goes to polls on Wednesday with top guns including the kin of the three famous 'Lals' battling it out in the state.

8 years after rape, murder of UK teen Scarlett Keeling, both accused let off

8 years after rape, murder of UK teen Scarlett Keeling, both accused let off

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Goa Children's Court Judge Vandana Tendulkar acquitted Samson D'Souza and Placido Carvalho of all the charges in the eight-year-long high profile death case.

Two affordable phones with long battery life

Two affordable phones with long battery life

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Lenovo's Vibe P1m ticks most boxes for phones available at this price and has a monster of a battery to boot.

The man who saved billions from starvation

The man who saved billions from starvation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The work of Norman Borlaug, who helped save billions from starvation, is worth recalling, especially as opposition to gene-modified crops mount, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

A 'corporate hand' behind the 'foreign hand'?

A 'corporate hand' behind the 'foreign hand'?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

It is regrettable that the IB has tried to devalue the expertise available both within the concerned ministry and in the scientific community by its allegations. Governments and NGOs in many western nations have not been accused of being 'anti-national' when they put their foot down on questionable practices by cash rich agri-business companies, says Rashme Sehgal.

SC orders attachment of Sahara's Aamby Valley property

SC orders attachment of Sahara's Aamby Valley property

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The apex court also asked Sahara Group to provide it within two weeks the list of 'unencumbered properties' which can be put on public auction.

India at Asian Games: Women shooters, Pallikal win bronze; Ghosal makes final

India at Asian Games: Women shooters, Pallikal win bronze; Ghosal makes final

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Shooters continued to deliver medals for India at the 17th Asian Games with the trio of Heena Siddhu, Rahi Sarnobat and Anisa Sayyed cliching a bronze in the women's 25m pistol event in Incheon on Monday.

Paris protests muted but world speaks up for climate change

Paris protests muted but world speaks up for climate change

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Senior journalist Darryl D'Monte reports exclusively for Rediff.com from Paris.