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Baloch unrest hurts Pak's fight against Taliban

Baloch unrest hurts Pak's fight against Taliban

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The unrest in Pakistan's south-western Balochistan province threatens to dent the military operation against the Taliban militants and its economy, a news report has said.

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Meet the Bollywood royals.

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today, December 24. Raju Bharatan salutes the legend.

The Lion King Review

The Lion King Review

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'As much as I appreciate this seamless show of computer graphics -- the gobsmacking detailing of its manufactured wildlife and landscapes -- there's something awkward about its authenticity.' 'Neither does it match the vigour of The Lion King's dramatic plot,' says Sukanya Verma.

Natural gas price doubled to $4.20 per mmBtu

Natural gas price doubled to $4.20 per mmBtu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

The government has raised the prices of natural gas by more than double to $4.20 per mmBtu, leading to a hike in power and fertiliser production costs. However, a hike in CNG rates will come into effect only from next week.

Mumbai builders hit sand trap

Mumbai builders hit sand trap

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

A revenue department official said against 4,500 sand spots across the state, only 1,300 which had been cleared by the respective gram panchayats are available for auction.

Obama, the poorest US Prez in 57 years

Obama, the poorest US Prez in 57 years

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The US, whose GDP is $13 trillion, has seen 44 Presidents.

Vikram Phadnis bridals: Sushmita stuns!

Vikram Phadnis bridals: Sushmita stuns!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

With his Indian bridal formal wear, mega-designer Vikram Phadnis brought down the house on Day Four of the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai. Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen played the part of archetypal Indian beauty in the show-stopper.

Anand Kabra's Kumari: Sensual yet spiritual

Anand Kabra's Kumari: Sensual yet spiritual

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Here's what designer Anand Kabra showcased on the LFW ramp on Day One -- in his own words, a sensual yet spiritual collection called Kumari.

Shareholder activism in India highest in Asia

Shareholder activism in India highest in Asia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The incidence of shareholder activism in India is more than that in other Asian countries, according to a BNP Paribas Asia Strategy report.

Battle for e-governance projects hots up

Battle for e-governance projects hots up

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

IT majors like IBM, Sun Microsystems and Red Hat have shot letters to industry bodies -- Nasscom (for software) and MAIT (for hardware) -- and the department of information technology, protesting over the inclusion of clauses which allow for 'multiple standards' and 'royalty on software' versus a 'single' standard and 'free' software.

RIL asked to club gas margin with sale price

RIL asked to club gas margin with sale price

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

In a surprise move, oil regulator DGH has asked Reliance Industries to include the marketing margin the company charges on sale of natural gas from its field to the approved gas price for calculating the government's share from the project.

Meet the Peanut Prince of Argentina

Meet the Peanut Prince of Argentina

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Meet Simmarpal Singh, a top level employee of Olam International, also known as the Peanut Prince of Argentina.

Cabinet clears mineral exploration policy

Cabinet clears mineral exploration policy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The government can auction 100 blocks that have been identified by the Geological Survey of India or exploration.

India's radio industry is stuck in vicious circle

India's radio industry is stuck in vicious circle

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Is the radio industry stuck in some kind of time warp?

Should Tata be ranked India's best brand?

Should Tata be ranked India's best brand?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Famous and long believed to be trusted Indian brands have wilted against foreign brands, says Mohan Guruswamy.

3G spectrum: Govt hopes to collect Rs 350 bn

3G spectrum: Govt hopes to collect Rs 350 bn

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

The Budget estimate of 2009-10 includes a sum of Rs 35,000 crore as expected revenue from auction of 3G spectrum, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee said in Budget papers.

So, where do you want to go?

So, where do you want to go?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

We bring you latest in our ongoing series of #India-Photos. So, where do you want to go?

Gold: What you must know this Diwali

Gold: What you must know this Diwali

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

If you are in the market to buy some gold this holiday season, it is important that you spend the next 2 minutes reading this simple guide.

ITC-Sheraton ruling holds hope for hoteliers

ITC-Sheraton ruling holds hope for hoteliers

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

International hoteliers operating in the country through sales agreements with Indian hotels can expect some relief after the Delhi High Court ruled on January 30 that income paid by the Indian partner to its foreign counterpart is exempt from tax since it cannot be considered royalty or technical fees. The ruling in favour of US-based Sheraton International Inc was in response to an appeal filed by the Income Tax Department challenging the service agreement.

Anushka, Sonam, Alia: Belle in Bollywood!

Anushka, Sonam, Alia: Belle in Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Take a look at the Bollywood's beauty.

Cairn open to buying ONGC's 30% stake

Cairn open to buying ONGC's 30% stake

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Cairn India is open to buying the 30 per cent stake that government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation owns in its oil block in Rajasthan. Cairn India is the operator of the block, with 70 per cent ownership currently.

RunwayFashion: 11 looks we heart

RunwayFashion: 11 looks we heart

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Designer Zuhair Murad's elegant fashion parade was a delight to watch.

11 stealworthy ramp looks

11 stealworthy ramp looks

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Designer Zahair Murad's elegant fashion parade was a delight to watch.

India, Finland officials discuss Nokia tax case

India, Finland officials discuss Nokia tax case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Indian and Finnish finance ministry officials on Tuesday discussed Nokia's Rs 21,153 crore (Rs 211.53 billion) tax dispute case and reviewed the double taxation avoidance agreement.

Investors are positive on Tata Steel

Investors are positive on Tata Steel

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Tata Steel's domestic operations have been its cash cow.

Will Serena ever get beyond 23 Grand Slam titles?

Will Serena ever get beyond 23 Grand Slam titles?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Four times now, twice at Wimbledon (2018, 2019) and at the US Open (2018, 2019) Serena Williams has come agonizingly close to that 24th Grand Slam only to fall at the final hurdle.

Want to climb Mt Everest? Keep Rs 2 mn ready

Want to climb Mt Everest? Keep Rs 2 mn ready

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Ask Tapi Mra, the first Arunachalee to step on the top of the world last month, and he will vouch for it. Mra tried for a visa from the Chinese government as they charge much less royalty from a climber than the Nepalese counterpart.

Govt earned windfall profits on high crude prices

Govt earned windfall profits on high crude prices

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

High crude oil prices in 2008 have left the government richer by a few thousand crore rupees. In 2008-09, the government earned "windfall profits" from the petroleum sector as crude oil prices spiked, touching a high of $147 in July 2008.

The fabulous life of Mallika Sherawat in Cannes

The fabulous life of Mallika Sherawat in Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Wearing diamonds, jetting off to lunch and mingling with Hollywood royalty are all in a day's work for Mallika!

Foreign consultants' income is biz profit

Foreign consultants' income is biz profit

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Income earned by foreign technical consultants for providing monitoring services to Indian entities will be taxed at higher rate as business profits, the Authority for Advance Ruling has said. Referring to the contract between the Australian company and GAIL, the AAR said that monitoring activities undertaken by the foreign company was not within the scope of the DTAA between Australia and India. The Australian firm was acting as a project monitoring consultant.

Review: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 is a mess

Review: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 is a mess

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Flimsy motives and dispensable characters ensure there's no hope for Tigmanshu Dhulia's disappointing drama, notes Sukanya Verma.

Did Uttarakhand just take a step towards liquor ban?

Did Uttarakhand just take a step towards liquor ban?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

CM Trivendra Singh Rawat cancels licences of the two government-controlled liquor shops in his constituency. The state government is facing an uphill task in opening new shops in face of widespread agitation by women.

In Pix: Janhvi's journey from star kid to star debut

In Pix: Janhvi's journey from star kid to star debut

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Have you seen Janhvi Kapoor's photo album?

Adani gets Queensland backing for Australian coal project

Adani gets Queensland backing for Australian coal project

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Parliament in the Australian state of Queensland agreed on Tuesday that India's Adani Enterprises Ltd should be granted "all state government approvals" to build one of the world's biggest coal mines.

Tashkent Files: Irony does surya namaskars

Tashkent Files: Irony does surya namaskars

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'This film is a product of a dangerous trend to take just a sprinkling of truth, mix it with free-flowing speculation and present it as historical facts,' says Manavi Kapur.

Knowledge panel for law on patents

Knowledge panel for law on patents

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

National Knowledge Commission has recommended enactment of a legislation that would give universities and research institutions ownership and patent rights over inventions from government-funded research.

Adani's Aus plans get a court boost

Adani's Aus plans get a court boost

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Adani group's 16.5 billion dollar controversy-hit coal mine project in Australia has cleared another hurdle with Brisbane supreme court dismissing an appeal filed by indigenous group against the project.

Will Simi Garewal rescue Padmavati?

Will Simi Garewal rescue Padmavati?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'I spoke to Maharani Padmini of Jaipur.' 'She said there was basically one problematic point in the trailer.'

8 incredible styles for a monsoon wedding

8 incredible styles for a monsoon wedding

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Dear brides-to-be and bridesmaids, amp up your glam quotient with these stunning outfits.