News for 'millionaires'

Bomb threat on flight: Accused hoped airline shuts, girlfriend shifts to Mumbai

Bomb threat on flight: Accused hoped airline shuts, girlfriend shifts to Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

This is the first arrest under the Act which came into force in July 2017, replacing the 1982 vintage law, according to which an accused can face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment till death and his properties can be confiscated, police said.

'Wright' inputs helped Kirsten tackle India job

'Wright' inputs helped Kirsten tackle India job

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

The Indian cricket team's South African coach Gary Kirsten credits former New Zealand captain and ex India coach John Wright for providing him with insights on how to approach one of the toughest and most demanding jobs in the game.

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Offering more choices to growing Indian millionaires, premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz today re-introduced its super-luxury sedan Maybach in the country, the prices of which will go up to Rs 5.10 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Offering more choices to growing Indian millionaires, premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz today re-introduced its super-luxury sedan Maybach in the country, the prices of which will go up to Rs 5.10 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

The hottest Bollywood exports

The hottest Bollywood exports

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

A look at Bollywood actresses who have dabbled in international cinema.

AR Rahman, Tariq Anwar nominated for Oscars

AR Rahman, Tariq Anwar nominated for Oscars

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

A R Rahman, whose score for the Donny Boyle directed survival drama 127 Hours had brought him a Golden Globe nomination a month ago, has done better at the Oscars. He has bagged two Oscar nominations, like he did for Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire. Apart from the score, he also received a nomination for If I Rise which he sang with the British artist Dido.

Irrfan Khan all set to enter US living rooms

Irrfan Khan all set to enter US living rooms

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The actor is all set to play a role in the third seaon of the award-winning TV drama series In Patient.

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The actress is reportedly picked up for a Canada-based movie, Dawn of War.

Prince Charles's dream shantytown in India

Prince Charles's dream shantytown in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The Prince of Wales is planning to build a shantytown for 15,000 poor people in India, inspired by the one he saw in the film Slumdog Millionaire.

Ex-MEA spokesperson Akbaruddin India's new permanent representative to UN

Ex-MEA spokesperson Akbaruddin India's new permanent representative to UN

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Akbaruddin is currently serving as additional secretary in the MEA.

20 years of Pretty Woman

20 years of Pretty Woman

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The Richard Gere-Julia Roberts classic shows no signs of ageing.

Of Freida Pinto's legs, movies & Dev Patel

Of Freida Pinto's legs, movies & Dev Patel

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais reports from the Toronto International Film Festival.

UK pledges 14.5 mn pounds for Indian slums

UK pledges 14.5 mn pounds for Indian slums

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The Department for International Development-funded programme will support India's flagship Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission programme.

Another Oscar nod for Slumdog director?

Another Oscar nod for Slumdog director?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

There is a strong possibility that Danny Boyle and some of his other off-screen collaborators on 127 Hours may find themselves nominated again.

I Dream: Of optimising my taxes

I Dream: Of optimising my taxes

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

In the fourth part of the 'I Dream' series Anil Rego shows the way that will help you to optimise your taxes.

Critics find Freida Pinto 'Barbie-doll beautiful'

Critics find Freida Pinto 'Barbie-doll beautiful'

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Here's what the critics have to say about the Slumdog star's role in Woody Allen's You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger.

'We aim to enable people to fly home for dinner'

'We aim to enable people to fly home for dinner'

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Air Asia's difference approach has been developing a portfolio first. We were the first airline to fly to Trichy and then after going to newer and uncharted markets.

These hot cars cost more than Rs 2 crore each

These hot cars cost more than Rs 2 crore each

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Bugatti, Aston Martin and Ferrari will be launched in the country by the year-end.

I Dream: Of leading a debt-free life

I Dream: Of leading a debt-free life

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

In the second part of the 'I Dream' series Anil Rego explains how you can endeavour to lead a debt-free life.The first part of this series explained how you could become a millionaire by 30!

Why Freida Pinto won't do a Bollywood film

Why Freida Pinto won't do a Bollywood film

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

The Mumbai-born actress, who shot to worldwide fame with the Oscar-winning movie, has been offered several "stereotypical" roles in India but is adamant not to star in an all-singing, all-dancing Bollywood movie.

From Jai Ho to Hosanna

From Jai Ho to Hosanna

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Playback singer Vijay Prakash talks about a meeting with A R Rahman that gave him the two most popular songs of his career.

Briatore can return to F1 after 2012

Briatore can return to F1 after 2012

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Formula One's governing body agreed on Monday to end a life ban against former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore and allow him back into the sport after 2012.

From Rs 3000 to Rs 9806 crore! Taxi driver turns billionaire for a day

From Rs 3000 to Rs 9806 crore! Taxi driver turns billionaire for a day

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Taxi driver Balwinder Singh was left stunned and speechless when he found out on November 4 that Rs 98,05,95,12,231 had been credited to his State Bank of Patiala account.

A memoir that reflects the immigrant experience

A memoir that reflects the immigrant experience

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

"My father had a very interesting way of teaching us life lessons," says Teji Singh Bindra. "He would ask us as children how much would 1 + 1 make, and we would say 2. Remove the plus mark, and you could make it 11, he would say."

Do you know your KBC?

Do you know your KBC?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Take this quiz and find out!

Freida Pinto still the only one in Bond babe race

Freida Pinto still the only one in Bond babe race

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Will the Slumdog star be the final choice?

Special: The Lost Flamingoes of Bombay

Special: The Lost Flamingoes of Bombay

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

An excerpt from Mumbai novelist Siddharth Dhanvant Shangvhi's second offering, The Lost Flamingoes of Bombay

Is Dev Patel too young to marry Freida Pinto?

Is Dev Patel too young to marry Freida Pinto?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The Slumdog Millionaire star says he's not ready for marriage.

What Freida Pinto is getting desperate for

What Freida Pinto is getting desperate for

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Find out what the 25-year-old actress admitted in the November issue of Britain's InStyle magazine.

Freida Pinto's sultry photoshoot

Freida Pinto's sultry photoshoot

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The Slumdog Millionaire star posed in a series of provocative outfits for the photoshoot, which she had taken part in to promote her new film work.

Slumdog: Now slum dwellers protest

Slumdog: Now slum dwellers protest

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Residents of Dharavi, Asia's largest shanty town, display posters and placards as they protest against the producers of film Slumdog Millionaire in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Review: Foxcatcher is the most overrated Oscar nominee

Review: Foxcatcher is the most overrated Oscar nominee

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Foxcatcher is deathly dull and far too graceless.

Freida Pinto to star opposite Antonio Banderas

Freida Pinto to star opposite Antonio Banderas

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

The Slumdog star is set to star with the hunk in the film titled Black Thirst, which will be directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.

Deepika: I don't think size zero is attractive

Deepika: I don't think size zero is attractive

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

With her brand new movie Lafangey Parindey in theatres across the country and a brand new love interest in young millionaire Siddharth Mallya, the lissome Deepika Padukone has a lot to be happy about. In a quick-fix interview with rediff.com, she tells us about a few of the things that make her tick.

The men who impressed this Indian Oscar winner

The men who impressed this Indian Oscar winner

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Resul Pookutty spoke to Aseem Chhabra about his favorite directors and the reasons why he would work with them again.

Rahman to perform in Hyderabad

Rahman to perform in Hyderabad

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Over 50,000 people are expected to attend Rahman's Jai Ho concert at a specially created arena near the airport.

Anil Kapoor to walk the ramp for Aisha

Anil Kapoor to walk the ramp for Aisha

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

He may have turned the big 50, but actor Anil Kapoor shows no signs of slowing down as he will walk the ramp for designer Anamika Khanna at the ongoing Delhi Couture Week to promote his upcoming home production Aisha.

Why Freida Pinto is India's biggest star

Why Freida Pinto is India's biggest star

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Raja Sen's brief take on trying to make sense of the Mumbai girl's unprecedented career beginning.

Slumdog kids won't get money from Boyle unless...

Slumdog kids won't get money from Boyle unless...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Danny Boyle has decided to withhold the trust fund set up for the movie's child stars after reports emerged that they are not attending school regularly.

In Pics: A fashion party at the racecourse

In Pics: A fashion party at the racecourse

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Guests were treated to an evening of polo and high-street fashion.