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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?

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Anushka, Sonam, Alia: Belle in Bollywood!

Anushka, Sonam, Alia: Belle in Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Take a look at the Bollywood's beauty.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.