There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.
Venice has experienced some of the worst flooding in its history this week, with flood levels of over six feet submerging the city's most revered and trafficked historical sites. More than 80 per cent of the city, a UNESCO world heritage site, was under water when tides hit their highest, leading Mayor Luigi Brugnaro to declare a state of emergency. Images show roads and famous attractions submerged in floodwaters. Here are some of the famous landmarks and tourist favourites that have been affected by the high tides during the current flood:
South Korean steel major Posco on Friday said the proposed 12 million tonne steel plant in Orissa would result in an economic impact of Rs 12,33,208 crore
India's obsession with Socialism since Independence and thereby a tendency to play safe has resulted in a generation of no risk-takers especially in cricket, feels Faisal Shariff.
'Some brands only lend their names to the property and take a royalty.' 'The developer only needs to adhere to the terms and conditions of the contracts.' 'But branded apartments from Trump are particular about every small detail.'
'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.' 'By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films on Indian history.'
Makeup artist Namrata Soni is set to fly to Cannes to style L'Oreal brand ambassadors Sonam Kapoor and Freida Pinto. She talks about her exciting new project.
A bill to auction coal mines is also likely to be passed later.
Income Tax Department has slapped fresh tax notice on Nokia India, tax authorities said.
Rediff.com gives a quick glimpse of the famous faces that have, so far, been spotted at the Wimbledon.
In photos: Her best off-screen desi looks and the designers who got it right.
Noted playback singer K Yesudas' demand for royalty from singers rendering his songs in public performances has snowballed into a major controversy.
Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.
This is, say tax experts, the first time that a car race circuit has been held to be the permanent establishment of an assessee.
Champions Bayern Munich lifted their 22nd Bundesliga trophy on Saturday after a comfortable 3-0 over Augsburg as they prepare for the all-German Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund in two weeks.
Commerce ministry suggests easy conditions for availing capital gains tax exemptions
It's screenings galore for Padmaavat!
Be it A, Q or Z. There's a sexy person for every single alphabet.
Stars dazzle on the January issue of Hello magazine.
22 companies won bids for the 31 contracts on offer; 15 were new entrants to the oil and gas business. Three years on, none of them have started production.
Naeem Khan the famous New York-based designer ended Day Two of the Lakme Fashion Week with his sexy outfits.
While Coca-Cola India improved its profit margin during the year, arch rival PepsiCo's margin was far lower. Coca-Cola India, which does not manufacture or market any products, gets majority of its revenue from royalty incomes against ownership of formulations for key products. Over the years, PepsiCo's operating revenue has come down significantly, as it kept divesting bottling plants to its franchise partners.
The Mahindra Alturas G4, which was launched on Saturday in Jaipur, is a true-blue premium SUV combining a powerful engine, luxe interiors and a beast-like exterior, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.
Even so, the PM's cash in hand is among the lowest when compared with his Cabinet colleagues
Beyond the empty stands and coronavirus-induced delay, this year's Indianapolis 500 will see another profound change at the famed Brickyard on Sunday -- for the first time in 21 years, there are no female drivers on the starting grid.
The new mining policy must be rock solid
Default in payment of royalties to McDonald's India for nearly two years was the key reason behind the fast-food chain's decision to terminate franchise agreement
The new government may also introduce a separate scheme for revival of stranded gas-based power projects
The actor was the showstopper for designers Shyamal and Bhumika.
In its next meeting, empowered committee of state finance ministers set to oppose a proposal on state govt undertakings' I-T deduction.
It was just outside the stadium that Vichai crashed in the helicopter he used to take off from the pitch and fly back to London after games.
Maruti Suzuki claims the new SUV delivers an outstanding fuel efficiency of 24.3 km per litre.
The Supreme Court held that Pepsi Foods was liable to pay duty to the government from the royalty it collected from bottlers for using the brand name "Lehar" in addition to the excise duty it pays on the income from sale of the beverage concentrate.
Sukanya Verma lists her 10 dramatically diverse recommendations to catch on various streaming platforms.
Mommy Kareena Kapoor and daddy Saif Ali Khan have put together a nursery fit for royalty -- complete with the Pataudi crest -- for their baby.
In a bid to liberalise foreign technology agreement policy further, the government on Wednesday decided to allow all companies to make royalty payments without any restriction on the duration, on the automatic approval route.\n\n\n\n
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