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Swiss village pays Rs 1.96 crore fine instead of taking 10 refugees

Swiss village pays Rs 1.96 crore fine instead of taking 10 refugees

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A super-rich village in Switzerland, one of the wealthiest in Europe, has chosen to pay a fine of 200,000 pounds instead of accepting 10 refugees under the country's newly imposed quota system.

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Here's what happened when the former American President attended the premiere of Lion in New York City.

Slavery case: Indian-American jailed

Slavery case: Indian-American jailed

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

Mahender Sabhnani, 51, was sentenced by a federal court on Friday, a day after his wife, Varsha, 46, was jailed for 11 years and fined USD 25,000 for torturing the housemaids in a well-reported case, which brought out the hidden danger that aliens not conversant with English face.

Sing Jai Ho!

Sing Jai Ho!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

A R Rahman has bagged two Oscars this year, and this is one of the reasons. His song, Jai Ho, for Slumdog Millionaire, penned by Gulzar, sure reads like a winner. Sing along.

Mittal eyes an English football club

Mittal eyes an English football club

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The 'Iron Man of India' has emerged a contender to buy English Premiership football club Birmingham City after making an initial inquiry, The Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday.

I can make tea, play drums, I can become PM: Azam Khan

I can make tea, play drums, I can become PM: Azam Khan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Khan took jibes at Modi for his "chaiwala" beginnings, his "monogrammed suit" and his drum playing episodes in Japan and Tanzania.

Diamond-studded helmet for Hamilton

Diamond-studded helmet for Hamilton

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Hamilton and double world champion team mate Fernando Alonso will wear helmets with 'Monaco 07' written in white diamonds on the side.

Only Parliament has right to decide on pension of ex-MPs: Govt

Only Parliament has right to decide on pension of ex-MPs: Govt

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar told the Lok Sabha that the issue of perks and pensions to MPs are given as per provision of the law and it is in the exclusive domain of Parliament.

10 stocks to make young investors crorepatis

10 stocks to make young investors crorepatis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Gaurang Shah, vice president, K R Choksey Shares and Securities, gives ten stock picks that can make young investors with a long term investment horizon millionaires.

Is Modi ready for Trump's exit?

Is Modi ready for Trump's exit?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'If Trump is out, Modi is going to find himself in a hotspot, having to reset his relations with the new US President with whom he will have to co-exist for well-nigh his full term,' notes B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Oscar buzz for Anil Kapoor-starrer

Oscar buzz for Anil Kapoor-starrer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, starring Anil Kapoor and Dev Patel, gets terrific reviews at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

Vikas Swarup new high commissioner to Canada

Vikas Swarup new high commissioner to Canada

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup, credited with expanding foreign ministry's social media outreach and handling sensitive issues deftly, was on Thursday appointed India's High Commissioner to Canada.

Mumbai jeweller first to be put on no-fly list for hijack scare

Mumbai jeweller first to be put on no-fly list for hijack scare

Rediff.com20 May 2018

He was also the first to be booked under the stringent Anti-Hijacking Act which had replaced the vintage law of 1982.

NRI entrepreneur flays NYT over 'smear campaign'

NRI entrepreneur flays NYT over 'smear campaign'

Rediff.com28 May 2007

The CEO of infoUSA says the NYT article is a 'hatchet job' to embarrass Hillary Clinton and is motivated by the newspaper's support for Obama.

#InstaInspiration: The success mantra of the Superwoman of comedy

#InstaInspiration: The success mantra of the Superwoman of comedy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

US world's wealthiest nation; India 6th

US world's wealthiest nation; India 6th

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

India was the best performing wealth market globally in 2017 as its total wealth swelled from $6,584 billion in 2016 to $8,230 billion in 2017

The costliest private jets

The costliest private jets

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The most luxurious aircraft used for the ultimate jetsetters.

Biden's secretary of state will be...

Biden's secretary of state will be...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'Biden's promise of returning to 'normalcy' after Trump appears to mean that the same old politicians, who are responsible for the 'endless wars' in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, are being brought out of the woodwork after four years,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

First Look: Urmila's new card

First Look: Urmila's new card

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The actress launches a Millionaire's Club card in Mumbai.

NRI doctor's murder: Wife to stand trial

NRI doctor's murder: Wife to stand trial

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

According to authorities, Donna was planning to divorce her husband in the hope of getting up to $4 million by way of settlement.

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Belgians tasted bitterness in their beer on Tuesday after their dreams of a first World Cup final were ended by the narrowest of margins by their bigger French neighbours.

Chile gets first woman President

Chile gets first woman President

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

The victory by the governing center-left coalition kept Chile in pace with a steady leftward trend in Latin America.

The week's best in news

The week's best in news

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Columns, interviews, slide shows and the most happening reports.

Canada wants Kanishka trial costs repaid

Canada wants Kanishka trial costs repaid

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Canada wants Kanishka trial costs repaid

Earn Rs 50 lakhs in 20 years

Earn Rs 50 lakhs in 20 years

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Investing in mutual funds regularly can give you great returns. It can even make you a millionaire.

Windies get welcome cash boost

Windies get welcome cash boost

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

An Antiguan businessman announced plans to pump $28 million into a regional Twenty20 competition.

Fayed wins right to have jury at Diana inquest

Fayed wins right to have jury at Diana inquest

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Al Fayed says he is "certain" Diana and Dodi were murdered.

The $100,000 cars!

The $100,000 cars!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

The dos and don'ts of buying stocks

The dos and don'ts of buying stocks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Make sure you have the right attitude and know how to go about it.

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A spokesman for British Transport Police told Huffington Post India that Suroor travelled from Sloane Avenue, Kensington and Chelsea to meet the minor, after grooming the child online for sex on November 9.

Lamborghini in India @ Rs 3 crore!

Lamborghini in India @ Rs 3 crore!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

Adding to the ballooning list of luxury cars that cost millions on Indian roads, Italian sports car maker Lamborghini on Friday rolled out its super luxury hot wheels: 'Gallardo' and 'Murcielago'.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

Mangal Mangal ho! What Indians will do on MARS

Mangal Mangal ho! What Indians will do on MARS

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

So here we are, reproducing our own feature from some time back, which was created, now it may seem, in anticipation of the big event.

How Shah Rukh got married to Gauri

How Shah Rukh got married to Gauri

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

We bring you *that story*, and a lot more, in this fascinating excerpt from Roshmila Bhattacharya's Matinee Men: A Journey Through Bollywood.

Weekend Watch

Weekend Watch

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006