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Clintons make a neat pile on the speech circuit

Clintons make a neat pile on the speech circuit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

According to their tax returns released last week, in the seven years since Bill Clinton left the White House, the couple has earned $110 million - almost all of which came from the former US President's speaking assignments. Bill Clinton accounted for more than $80 million, thanks mainly to his hectic schedule of speeches, book royalties, deals with two businessmen, apart from his pension and investments.

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

Dhoni duped of crores by Australian sports gear company

Dhoni duped of crores by Australian sports gear company

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who remains a sought after personality in the endorsement world despite his retirement from Tests, has been duped by one of the many brands he endorses -- Spartan Sports -- of over Rs 20 crore. It has been reliably learnt that a three-year bat and sponsorship deal worth Rs 13 crore has gone sour with Australia-based Spartan Sports, a sporting gear and equipment company, regularly defaulting on payments. With the royalty clause on Dhoni's bat deal included, the owed amount goes well over Rs 20 crore.

Tena Desae, Judi Dench at Second Best Marigold Hotel premiere

Tena Desae, Judi Dench at Second Best Marigold Hotel premiere

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The film releases in North America on March 6.

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.

Rahman excels in Yuvvraaj

Rahman excels in Yuvvraaj

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Yuvvraaj is a triumphant score from the maestro. For all its meticulous arrangement and old-world grandeur, it's essentially deep-rooted in timeless melody, which seldom disappoints.

CAG red-flags $1.6 bn excess cost recovery by RIL

CAG red-flags $1.6 bn excess cost recovery by RIL

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

CAG had in its previous reports slammed Oil Ministry and its technical arm DGH for not exercising enough control and vigil over KG-D6 block.

A Ganesha handbag that costs Rs 2,60,000!

A Ganesha handbag that costs Rs 2,60,000!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

High-end label Judith Leiber is offering fashionistas a truly unique product for Ganeshotsav this year -- a crystal-studded Ganesha handbag that costs Rs 2,60,000!

Illegal music downloads set to end

Illegal music downloads set to end

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

While this is a global phenomenon, it is for the first time that the Indian Music Industry (IMI) is making an effort to stop this before it erodes the revenue stream of music companies like it is already happening in the software, gaming and the movie segments.

Holcim-Ambuja deal gets thumbs down from investors

Holcim-Ambuja deal gets thumbs down from investors

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Move by Swiss cement major Holcim to simplify its Indian structure has not gone down well with institutional investors.

'Maharani' loses out to Rajasthan voters' 5-year itch

'Maharani' loses out to Rajasthan voters' 5-year itch

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

This was her second term as chief minister and, in keeping with the tradition of voters choosing the Congress and the BJP alternately, the ruling party looks set to lose power.

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

He finished the decade with 20,960 international runs -- 5,775 more than anybody else -- and 69 hundreds -- 22 more than anybody else. This is a player performing at an extraordinarily high all-format level unseen in the history of cricket.

PIX: Meet Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games' pointy-eared mascots

PIX: Meet Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games' pointy-eared mascots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Chosen by schoolchildren across Japan and announced before a gymnasium of cheering pupils in Tokyo, the as yet unnamed blue character will be the mascot for the Olympics and the pink cherry blossom-inspired one for the Paralympics.

PHOTOS: Prince William and Kate attend NBA game

PHOTOS: Prince William and Kate attend NBA game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton took time during their trip to New York to attend an NBA game.

India substantially above board than China, says Trump Jr

India substantially above board than China, says Trump Jr

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

On a week long visit to push sales of the upcoming Trump Towers in the country, he said the "spirit" of doing business in India is much more aligned with the US way of doing business.

The event that inspired Al Qaeda

The event that inspired Al Qaeda

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

'Young Osama was shocked by the government's use of massive military force against the rebels, and by the subsequent damage to the shrine,' says Yaroslav Trofimov, author of The Siege of Mecca.

Nicholas Piramal to develop Eli Lilly products

Nicholas Piramal to develop Eli Lilly products

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Pharma major Nicholas Piramal India Ltd will develop and commercialise a select group of US-based Eli Lilly and Company's pre-clinical drug products that span multiple therapeutic areas.

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Flowers from Bangkok in Thailand, Indonesia and Bengaluru, a nizami feast and a rose petal shower await United States President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump as she heads to Hyderabad on November 28 for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. The US First Daughter will be accorded the royal treatment at Taj Falaknuma where she will be joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner on November 28.

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

From Atlanta to Killing Eve, the best on the small screen.

How to get that beard your girl loves

How to get that beard your girl loves

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Mathew John reveals the secret to keeping it stylish and sexy.

Ranbaxy in deal with Eurodrug

Ranbaxy in deal with Eurodrug

Rediff.com18 May 2006

No patent on essential drugs: Govt

No patent on essential drugs: Govt

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Government on Friday assured the Rajya Sabha that essential drugs would not come under the new patent regime and companies manufacturing patented drugs would not be closed down.

Budget 2007-08 a blow to NRIs

Budget 2007-08 a blow to NRIs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Under the existing provisions, non-residents' income from interests, royalties or fees for technical services is taxable in India; but, there must be sufficient territorial nexus between such income and the territory of India.

Who's listening to radio?

Who's listening to radio?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Huge losses are asphyxiating the FM radio business.

Qualcomm chief meets Ratan Tata

Qualcomm chief meets Ratan Tata

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Govt eases entry rules for foreign investors

Govt eases entry rules for foreign investors

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

In further liberalising the foreign investment regime, the government Monday said foreign investors eligible through the automatic approval route should seek prior approval only in case of specific reasons.

Jindal wins back richest coal block at lowest rate

Jindal wins back richest coal block at lowest rate

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The government has so far closed bids for 13 blocks.

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

ONGC demands gas price hike

ONGC demands gas price hike

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp has demanded a 12.5 per cent hike in price of natural gas it produces from fields given to it on nomination basis as it was incurring losses at the present permal units.

Biocon buys Nobex for $5 million

Biocon buys Nobex for $5 million

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Nobex, after running out of money last year, had filed for bankruptcy.

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

As we eagerly wait to see what 'farq' it makes when it hits the screens on June 28, Sukanya Verma looks at the few occasions caste came up in Hindi movies.

Mukta Arts, Super Casettes in pact

Mukta Arts, Super Casettes in pact

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Mukta Arts Ltd has informed BSE that it has entered into an agreement with Super Cassette Industries Ltd, Mumbai for sale of audio and music rights.

How much gold is there in the world?

How much gold is there in the world?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Gold is considered one of the most precious metals in the world; and it has been used as a symbol for purity, value and royalty. But do you know much gold is there in the world? And who owns most gold? If not, read on. . .

Why ad world was waiting for Virat-Anushka wedding

Why ad world was waiting for Virat-Anushka wedding

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

'Virat is the captain of the Indian side and Anushka is an A-list Bollywood actor. Something like this has not happened before.'

Barclays plans credit card foray

Barclays plans credit card foray

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Barclays Plc, UK's third-largest bank by assets, plans to enter the emerging credit card market in India.

Hu gets grand welcome in Pakistan

Hu gets grand welcome in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Doing away with protocol, Hu was received at the airport by President Pervez Musharraf, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and Deputy High Commissioner of India T C A Raghavan.

Balco property attached by Chhattisgarh govt

Balco property attached by Chhattisgarh govt

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday attached properties worth Rs 10 crore (Rs 100 million) of aluminium giant Balco for non-payment of state government dues, official sources said.