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Meera Chopra Gets Married

Meera Chopra Gets Married

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Meera Chopra, who was seen in 2023's soulful film Safed, got married to businessman Rakhsit Kejriwal on March 12.

Investigative journalism doesn't enjoy any special protection: HC

Investigative journalism doesn't enjoy any special protection: HC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The freedom of press can not be used to violate a person's 'inherent' right to reputation and investigative journalism does not enjoy any special protection, the Bombay high court has said while asking a journalist to remove online articles and videos targeting a businessman.

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Is there more than meets the eye to Kitex Garments, the world's second-largest children's garment producer, abandoning Kerala for Telangana?

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.' 'The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.'

Sebi bans Vijay Mallya from securities market for 3 years

Sebi bans Vijay Mallya from securities market for 3 years

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Sebi on Friday barred fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya from the securities markets and restrained him from associating with any listed firm for three years in the matter of routing of funds to the Indian securities market using overseas bank accounts with UBS AG. The Indian government has been attempting to extradite Mallya from the United Kingdom to face fraud charges related to his now-defunct company Kingfisher Airlines. Mallya has been living in the United Kingdom since March 2016.

She Helps Girls Get Education

She Helps Girls Get Education

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?

'Made in India' Apparel Off To Paris Olympics

'Made in India' Apparel Off To Paris Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

If you see 'Made in India' apparel at any of the IOC's retail channels, it may have well come from Tiruppur, manufactured by a firm, which is owned by a mother-daughter duo, called Back Bay India.

Zeenat Aman files rape case, businessman arrested

Zeenat Aman files rape case, businessman arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Sarfaraz alias Aman Khan has been booked for rape and cheating.

Surat businessman buys Tendulkar's Ferrari

Surat businessman buys Tendulkar's Ferrari

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

The '360 Modena Ferrari', which once occupied pride of place in batting icon Sachin Tendulkar's fleet of premium cars, is now the prized possession of a Surat businessman Jayesh Desai, Chairman of Raj Hans group.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy. Make no mistake, Americans will use it to pressure India, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Here's why a businessman sent Arvind Kejriwal Rs 364

Here's why a businessman sent Arvind Kejriwal Rs 364

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Sumit Agrawal says he was "deeply aggrieved" to find Kejriwal wearing sandals during a state banquet hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan against the prescribed dress code.

Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, rules US court

Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, rules US court

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

In a huge setback to Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a United States court has ruled that the Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman could be extradited to India where is wanted for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists.

Jailed Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid take oath as LS MPs

Jailed Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid take oath as LS MPs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Singh, 31, and Rashid, 56, won the recent Lok Sabha elections from Khadoor Sahib in Punjab and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, respectively, as Independents while being incarcerated.

Saradha scam: CBI grills businessman Sajjan Agarwal

Saradha scam: CBI grills businessman Sajjan Agarwal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

His son Sandhir Agarwal was earlier arrested by CBI in connection with the Saradha probe and is now in jail.

Coaching centre deaths: My husband is a victim, says SUV driver's wife

Coaching centre deaths: My husband is a victim, says SUV driver's wife

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Kathuria's wife Shima told PTI that her husband had no idea about the gate breaking apart due to his car, adding that his arrest has created a "state of panic" for the family.

Businessman abducted in MP

Businessman abducted in MP

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

The gang has demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore.

D searches Hirandandani premises as part of FEMA probe

D searches Hirandandani premises as part of FEMA probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is conducting searches at multiple premises of the Hiranandani Group in Mumbai on charges of violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), according to sources.

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Businesses have resumed but it's not business as usual in the capital city of Bangladesh.

Excise policy: AAP's Goa poll kickbacks detected in I-T, CBI probes, says ED

Excise policy: AAP's Goa poll kickbacks detected in I-T, CBI probes, says ED

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Statements of five 'Angadiya' firm operators have also been recorded by the ED to establish the "money trail" of this alleged Rs 45 crore bribe amount.

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Mumbai's historic tryst with the Lord of Wisdom began at the Keshavji Naik Chawl in 1893.

SC defers hearing on Mahua Moitra's plea against expulsion

SC defers hearing on Mahua Moitra's plea against expulsion

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing on a plea of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha till January 3 next year.

Gadkari more of a businessman than politician: Digvijaya

Gadkari more of a businessman than politician: Digvijaya

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

With activist Arvind Kejriwal targeting Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari, Congress on Wednesday demanded the opposition party clarify before the nation the "very serious" allegations against him.

EC notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure ahead of oath taking as LS MP

EC notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure ahead of oath taking as LS MP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The notice requested Rashid or a representative of his to appear before the district expenditure monitoring committee within two days to address the discrepancy and ensure timely submission of the expenditure report to the Election Commission of India.

CBI raids Mahua Moitra's premises in cash-for-query case

CBI raids Mahua Moitra's premises in cash-for-query case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Teams of the central probe agency reached Moitra's residence in Kolkata and other cities early on Saturday, informed about the search proceedings and started the operation.

Businessman injured in firing at Mumbai suburb

Businessman injured in firing at Mumbai suburb

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

A businessman was allegedly shot at by two persons at suburban Andheri in Mumbai on Wednesday, according to the police. The duo, who came on a bike, shot at businessman Deepak Bhandari, who was injured in the firing, the police said. The accused, identified as Faraz Khan and Rakesh Parwe, who hail from Madhya Pradesh, were immediately arrested, after being chased by the police and the public.

Gripping tale of an iconic businessman

Gripping tale of an iconic businessman

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Over the years, Mr Singh has got in and out of innumerable businesses, cutting across sectors. He is one businessman who I have always found to be in a start-up mode, says Bhupesh Bhandari.

Ethics panel recommends Mahua's sacking from Lok Sabha

Ethics panel recommends Mahua's sacking from Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The committee headed by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar is meeting later on Thursday to adopt its draft report in what is likely to be hotly contested by opposition members of the panel.

Keralites pool in Rs 34 cr to release man on Saudi death row

Keralites pool in Rs 34 cr to release man on Saudi death row

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Until five days ago, the action committee, formed to work for the release of Rahim, could raise only a meagre amount but as the campaign intensified, help poured in from Kerala people from across the world, the organisers said on Friday.

Review: Businessman is a treat for Mahesh fans

Review: Businessman is a treat for Mahesh fans

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Lead cator Mahesh appears in almost every frame.

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

At a time when none in Kerala's Left politics questioned the chief minister's authority, MLA P V Anvar hurled a series of accusations against Pinarayi Vijayan's government, notes Shyam G Menon.

Indian businessman buys La Liga club

Indian businessman buys La Liga club

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Indian businessman Ahsan Ali Syed has completed the purchase of La Liga club Racing Santander, his office said on Friday.

Sebi slaps show cause notice on Hindenburg, US firm terms it 'nonsense'

Sebi slaps show cause notice on Hindenburg, US firm terms it 'nonsense'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

US short seller Hindenburg Research, which had rocked the Adani Group with allegations of stock market manipulation and accounting fraud, on Tuesday said it has received a show cause notice from Indian capital market regulator Sebi over alleged violations in placing bets on the conglomerate stocks. Hindenburg termed the show cause notice as "nonsense" and "concocted to serve a pre-ordained purpose: an attempt to silence and intimidate those who expose corruption and fraud perpetrated by the most powerful individuals in India."

Gujarat: VHP protest forces Muslim businessman to sell off his house

Gujarat: VHP protest forces Muslim businessman to sell off his house

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A year ago, VHP international president Pravin Togadia had allegedly advised VHP members and other residents of that area to insult Muslims to make them vacate their properties in areas dominated by the majority community.

Amitabh's Day In Ayodhya

Amitabh's Day In Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Besides paying his respects to Ram Lalla, the megastar, who was accompanied by his son Abhishek, was seen rubbing shoulders with quite a few dignitaries.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Expulsion from LS will help Mahua Moitra: Mamata

Expulsion from LS will help Mahua Moitra: Mamata

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Breaking her silence on the 'cash-for-query' allegation against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, party chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that plans were in the works to expel her from Parliament but any such action would help the lawmaker from Krishnanagar ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Mahua Moitra skips 3rd ED summons, campaigns in Bengal

Mahua Moitra skips 3rd ED summons, campaigns in Bengal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The 49-year-old Trinamool Congress leader was called for questioning twice earlier by the central agency, but she did not depose citing official work and sought deferment of the notice.

Will NRI businessman's charges sink Maran?

Will NRI businessman's charges sink Maran?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Sivasankran alleges Maran had forced him to sell Aircel.

Silicon Valley businessman charged with visa fraud

Silicon Valley businessman charged with visa fraud

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The indictment alleges that Patwardhan falsely represented to the government that 19 non-immigrant applicants had high technology job offers with an American employer, when in reality he knew that he did not have jobs for the applicants