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The 7 Highest-Rated TV Shows Ever

The 7 Highest-Rated TV Shows Ever

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Drawing on December 2025 IMDb user ratings, we present a list of the most-highly rated shows of all time.

The engineer who played Harshad Mehta

The engineer who played Harshad Mehta

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'If I had met Harshad Mehta, I'm sure he would have convinced me into investing in the stock market and I'd have been game.'

'Sensex Captures Changing Structure Of Economy'

'Sensex Captures Changing Structure Of Economy'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'Only four or five original companies remain; the rest have been replaced every decade as sectors evolve or leadership shifts.' 'Companies that fail to adapt -- like many textile mills from the 1970s and shipping firms from the 1980s -- disappear.' 'Benchmark indices reward those who reinvent themselves in line with economic demands.'

Did you know Varun was to play Harshad Mehta?

Did you know Varun was to play Harshad Mehta?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Varun was all but locked in to play Harshad Mehta by Paresh Rawal. But the script for the bio-pic was stuck. They finally had to scrap the idea.

CBI chargesheets Harshad Mehta, brothers

CBI chargesheets Harshad Mehta, brothers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday filed chargesheets against late stock broker Harshad Mehta and two brothers at a designated court in Mumbai in the mysterious missing of 2.7 million shares belonging to about 70 companies.

Harshad Mehta's brothers convicted

Harshad Mehta's brothers convicted

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

A special court has convicted four persons, including two brothers of security scam mastermind Harshad Mehta, for their involvement in a related Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) fraud.

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Justice Shalini Phansalkar Joshi, who presides over the special court set up for cases related to the 1992 securities scam, said in her judgment last week that there was no hesitation in holding that that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Harshad Mehta's property to be assessed

Harshad Mehta's property to be assessed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The Supreme Court has asked a special court in Mumbai to assess the liabilities and assets of stockbroker Harshad Mehta, who was involved in the securities scam that rocked the country in the early nineties.

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.' 'They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.'

Low interest in Harshad Mehta's apartment auction

Low interest in Harshad Mehta's apartment auction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Less than half-a-dozen people have evinced interest in buying the eight apartments owned by the late Harshad Mehta and his family, partly due to a last-minute case filed by the stockbroker's mother, Rasila S Mehta.

Harshad Mehta is chairman of Kochi IPL franchise

Harshad Mehta is chairman of Kochi IPL franchise

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Embroiled in a major controversy over its stakeholders, the Kochi IPL franchisee on Thursday effected a change in its top management, appointing Dubai-based businessman Harshad Mehta as its Chairman.

Harshad Mehta scam: Rs 650 cr to settle claims

Harshad Mehta scam: Rs 650 cr to settle claims

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The Ministry of Finance has secured another order from the Special Court, Mumbai, allowing a release of a total amount of Rs 650 crore (Rs 6.5 billion) to the Income Tax Department, banks and financial institutions from the liquidated assets of the Harshad Mehta Group of entities, against pending claims.

SC stays sale on Harshad Mehta's 9 flats

SC stays sale on Harshad Mehta's 9 flats

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

In a relief to the family of late stock broker late Harshad Mehta, the Supreme Court has stayed the sale of the nine residential flats owned by him at Worli in Mumbai.

I-T, SBI get Rs 2,195 cr from Harshad Mehta assets

I-T, SBI get Rs 2,195 cr from Harshad Mehta assets

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

At a meeting held in Mumbai, Satish Loomba, custodian, handed over Rs 1,995.6 crore (Rs 19.95 billion) and Rs 199.25 crore (Rs 1.99 billion) to senior revenue and bank officials, respectively.

Of Harshad Mehta and how UPA can regain trust

Of Harshad Mehta and how UPA can regain trust

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

The public's faith in the processes of government would be restored if the prime minister is as good as his word, and goes with determination after all the guilty in the telecom scam and the many Commonwealth Games rackets.

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators.

Harshad Mehta's 16.2 mn ACC shares for sale

Harshad Mehta's 16.2 mn ACC shares for sale

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

The special court-appointed custodian is to sell 1.62 crore (16.2 million) shares of Associated Cement Companies Ltd and 1.25 million shares of Snowcem Ltd held by Harshad Mehta group entities through a public auction.

SC raps govt's handling of PSUs' conflict in Harshad Mehta scam

SC raps govt's handling of PSUs' conflict in Harshad Mehta scam

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court says the 'whole exercise appears to be an eyewash'.

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'He has been one of the clearest thinkers in the history of business.'

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'This film is a wild and unpredictable ride.'

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.'

The man who follows Harshad Mehta technique

The man who follows Harshad Mehta technique

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Nirmal Kotecha is a self-confessed admirer of Harshad Mehta and a faithful follower of his technique.

'Big bull' Harshad Mehta's flats up for sale

'Big bull' Harshad Mehta's flats up for sale

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Sixteen years after the stock market scam orchestrated by Harshad S Mehta, the custodian has put up eight apartments in a complex called Madhuli, which is occupied by his family in upscale Worli, for sale.

'Unfair to compare my performance with Abhishek's'

'Unfair to compare my performance with Abhishek's'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Critics and audiences have been comparing Abhishek Bachchan in The Big Bull with Pratik Gandhi in Scam 1992.

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm better now. A ceramic pot fell on me while rehearsing for a next scene to shoot. And I got a deep cut on my right-hand knuckle.'

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Review: Yet Another Winner

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Review: Yet Another Winner

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The series is held together by a superbly astute performance by Gagan Dev Riar, who moves from cheerful conman to menacing criminal with remarkable skill, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Be In Cash; About Over 20-25%'

'Be In Cash; About Over 20-25%'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'The markets will correct, and they are bound to correct. The boom will turn into bust.' 'When this bust happens, people would lose like they have lost in the past.' 'Whatever you have made possibly in the last couple of years, you may lose in a couple of weeks. That's very much possible.'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'It is not his doing, but Rahul Gandhi is forced by circumstances.' 'In taking political decisions, everything has to get his clearance.'

'I have never called him Dad, I call him Hansal Sir'

'I have never called him Dad, I call him Hansal Sir'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'I have two sisters. One is 13 and the other is 17.' 'For them, their father is the director of Shahid, Omerta, Simran, Scam 1992 and Scoop.' 'For me, my father is the director of Jayate, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Chhal, Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, three unreleased films and Woodstock Villa.' 'No one has seen these films.'

The second season of Scam is on...

The second season of Scam is on...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Tentatively titled Scam 2003: The Curious Case of Abdul Karim Telgi, the show will be adapted from the book Reporter Ki Diary, authored by Sanjay Singh, who is credited with breaking the story back in time.

COMING UP On OTT This September

COMING UP On OTT This September

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Check out the entertainment coming up on OTT in September.

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Scams, stuntswomen, pirates, freelancers, Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Interested in stocks? Watch Scam 1992!

Interested in stocks? Watch Scam 1992!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The insatiable greed for money and power is too large, too repugnant to thwart. And no one epitomised that better than Harshad Mehta, notes Dhruv Munjal.

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

'The show's success has only gone on to reinforce my belief that the best way to tell a story is with honesty, love and conviction... easier said than done in our industry!'

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

His five-year rule saw the Babri Masjid demolition, the rise of the saffron forces and also the country being placed firmly on a new economic path, away from the Nehru years of public sector socialism.

How Bollywood explored the SCAM

How Bollywood explored the SCAM

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

With Hansal Mehta's Scam 1992 bringing it up so interestingly, Joginder Tuteja looks back at films that have dealt in the stock market.

Scam 1992 review

Scam 1992 review

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Hansal Mehta's nine-hour drama series Scam 1992 needs to be viewed by everyone, young and old, recommends Moumita Bhattacharya.

2023's Top OTT Hits So Far

2023's Top OTT Hits So Far

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 Web series and movies (in alphabetical order) that have made the most impression.

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'