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Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Britain's wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they are 'appalled' by a Swiss court's ruling of jail terms for some members and have filed an appeal in a higher court challenging the verdict......

SpaceX capsule with 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth

Four SpaceX tourists returned to Earth from a three-day extra-terrestrial excursion on Saturday evening, marking the end of the first-ever flight to Earth's orbit flown entirely by tourists or......

Indian salesman turns millionaire

An Indian salesman has become a millionaire after drawing the winning ticket at a promotional raffle in Abu Dhabi.Puloossan Gattil Mohamed Ali bagged the top prize at the Abu Dhabi Duty-Free......

US store offers chance to win gun to those who VOTE

A sporting goods store in the United States is giving a chance to win a rifle or handgun on the condition of voting in the presidential elections on November 6.'Want a chance to win a rifle or......

Kerala man wins $1m lottery after surviving Emirates crash-landing

A 62-year-old Indian, who was on board the Emirates plane that crash-landed in Dubai, might be the luckiest man alive as he has won a million dollars in lottery, just six days after miraculously......

Taj Hotels, Raffles ink marketing alliance

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, south Asia's largest hospitality chain, and Raffles International have entered into a strategic joint marketing alliance to develop cross-promotional opportunities......

Taj in marketing pact with Raffles

The Taj group of hotels has entered into a strategic marketing alliance with the Singapore-based Raffles International, said Raymond Bickson, managing director of Indian Hotels Company.The alliance......

Indian wins $1 million in Qatar Duty Free raffle

Varkey Thomas, from India, has won $1million in the second Qatar Duty Free raffle. Qatar Duty Free is a subsidiary of Qatar Airways. "I am so happy, this really is a gift from God," said Varkey......

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise......

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.' IMAGE: Britain's Old War Office is spread over 580,000 square feet and rises to seven floors. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan in Singapore

Reader Swati Sriram spotted Hrithik Roshan in Singapore. The actor was shooting for an apparel ad at the CBD area, Raffles...

Bean there, done that

France, a country of culture, beauty and peace, and theperfect place to take a holiday. Not anymore. Mr Bean is back, ladies and gentlemen, and France will never be the same again! British comedian......

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

Why did SKY give Bangladesh's fielding coach a hug? IMAGE: Varun Chakaravarthy celebrates taking a wicket. Photograph: ACC Almost every member of the Indian playing eleven has a tattoo. Is it a......

PIX: Sindhu's happily ever after....

Ace badminton star PV Sindhu embarked on her ‘happily ever after’ as she tied the knot in a dreamy wedding ceremony at Raffles, Udaipur, on December 22. The Olympic medallist looked......

Sindhu Weds!

IMAGE: P V Sindhu married Venkata Dutta Sai in Udaipur on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gajendra Singh Shekhawat/X Double Olympic medalist P V Sindhu married Venkata Dutta......

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff.com Archives The sports ministry is considering the introduction of a graded system......

Hardik, Natasa Get Married Again!

Photographs: Hardik Pandya/Instagram, Raffles Udaipur Hardik Pandya and wife Natasa Stankovic made their Valentine's Day special as they renewed their wedding vows in Udaipur on Tuesday. Hardik......