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'Michael Jackson still spends $2m a month'

'Michael Jackson still spends $2m a month'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

On February 17, Jackson is due to repay a $70m loan to the Bank of America. At present, the bank takes 50% of his royalties and has a stake in other income.

Female mountaineer from Arunachal scales new heights

Female mountaineer from Arunachal scales new heights

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Anshu Jamsenpa was felicitated by the Nepal government after she climbed three Himalayan peaks in six days. Anurag Kashyap reports.

CoalMin to Modi: Focus to be on rail links, green nods

CoalMin to Modi: Focus to be on rail links, green nods

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The ministry has also noted the controversial proposal of opening up the coal sector and restructuring of CIL.

Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The actress, best known for playing Princess Leia Organa in the massively popular space saga, died four days after suffering a cardiac event on a flight from London.

Panna-Mukta basin: SC okays RIL's plea for London arbitration

Panna-Mukta basin: SC okays RIL's plea for London arbitration

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The apex court sets aside Delhi HC order on the oilfield.

India's 10 most valuable banking brands, SBI tops

India's 10 most valuable banking brands, SBI tops

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Indian banks are the 2nd-fastest-growing ones.

On AGM-eve, RIL talks about 'rhetoric' on D6 gas

On AGM-eve, RIL talks about 'rhetoric' on D6 gas

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

In the 38-page report, across 10 chapters, RIL explained how it entered the exploration and production business; the history of the New Exploration and Licensing Policy and the introduction of production-sharing contracts.

TRAI moots licence fee cut for PMRTS operators

TRAI moots licence fee cut for PMRTS operators

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Trai has recommended reduction in licence fee, including spectrum charges, to 5% for PMRTS operators to facilitate growth in the sector.

Malaika's tutu skirt or Radhika's black dress?

Malaika's tutu skirt or Radhika's black dress?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

The good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

Modi is prepared to stake his personal reputation when national interests so dictate

Modi is prepared to stake his personal reputation when national interests so dictate

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'The book has immense value because it reveals the inner workings of the think-tank which appears to provide facts and insights to Modi, though he himself takes the final decisions and articulates them in his characteristic rhetorical style,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Queen's dogs eat dinners served by butlers on silver platters

Queen's dogs eat dinners served by butlers on silver platters

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is known for her love for her dogs and on Monday it emerged just how much.

No film or book on Aarushi's murder will be allowed: Talwars

No film or book on Aarushi's murder will be allowed: Talwars

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Jailed dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar will "not allow" any film or book on the murder of their daughter Aarushi and anyone taking up such a venture without their consent will face legal action, their lawyer said on Sunday.

Budget: A mixed bag for the media industry

Budget: A mixed bag for the media industry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Print media will not benefit from the Budget.

Adani's mine project in Australia faces another legal hurdle

Adani's mine project in Australia faces another legal hurdle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Conservation group Coast and Country said that it has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court of Queensland for a judicial review.

Nokia owes Rs 21,153 cr as total tax liability: IT dept

Nokia owes Rs 21,153 cr as total tax liability: IT dept

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The Income Tax department has informed the Delhi High Court that Nokia India and Nokia Corporation owe it Rs 21,153 crore (Rs 211.53 billion) as total tax liability (existing and anticipated), including penalty during a seven-year period from 2006-2013.

Sweeping changes soon on boards of listed companies

Sweeping changes soon on boards of listed companies

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Sebi splits CMD post and has directed listed companies to have at least six directors and at least one of them needs to be a woman.

FDI inflows jump 53% in last 2 years, says Jaitley

FDI inflows jump 53% in last 2 years, says Jaitley

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The loans taken have come down and hence the net capital inflow has reduced.

Adani's coal project in Australia moves ahead with final okay

Adani's coal project in Australia moves ahead with final okay

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

"I am proud to announce the project has Final Investment Decision (FID) approval which marks the official start of one of the largest single Infrastructure -- and job creating -- developments in Australia's recent history," Gautam Adani said.

Adani's coal mine project gets re-approval in Australia

Adani's coal mine project gets re-approval in Australia

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The federal court in August had revoked the original approval.

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Read on to find out if your favourite destination made it to the list!

Adani faces further delays over Australian coal mine permit

Adani faces further delays over Australian coal mine permit

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Adani, which estimates its project will generate more than A$22 billion ($15.6 billion) in taxes and royalties, has yet to line up funding but is sticking to a late 2017 start date.

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Accompanied by a large entourage, including the kids, the couple reached Varanasi by a private plane in the afternoon.

How the Royal Wedding gave a Mumbaikar her first plane ride

How the Royal Wedding gave a Mumbaikar her first plane ride

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'What is the purpose of your visit?' the immigration officer at London Heathrow asked Deborah Das.

FinMin verifying outward remittances made in 2011-12

FinMin verifying outward remittances made in 2011-12

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

For 2011-12, there were 7,56,741 foreign remittances made from India with money worth Rs 3,56,461 crore (Rs 3,564.61 billion) going out of India

In Pix: An electric night in Paris!

In Pix: An electric night in Paris!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The world's biggest superstars landed in Paris and enjoyed a game of soccer.

Australia's Queensland state head meets Adani

Australia's Queensland state head meets Adani

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Adani described the meeting as warm and productive.

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The challenge for BMW is to overtake Mercedes-Benz, which bounced back three years ago to become king of the hill.

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google has a lot of experience with legal troubles over intellectual property.

More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh

More trouble likely for captive coal miners in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

R-Power, Essar could be hit as state mulls benefit-sharing levy for ecology loss.

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

It has been a half-century since Neil Armstrong stepped out of a lunar module and onto the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969 and declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The moment heralded a golden age of space exploration that was set in motion just eight years earlier in 1961, when United States President John F Kennedy promised before Congress to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Here are some lesser-known facts about the historic first mission:

Markets end tad higher led by banks; metals falter

Markets end tad higher led by banks; metals falter

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended higher by 46 points at 26,360 and the 50-share Nifty gained 16 points at 7,891.

Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM

Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

US-based technology major IBM is contesting a claim of the revenue department which has increased the company's taxable income substantially to around Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion).

'Some Padmavati costumes are antique pieces and irreplaceable'

'Some Padmavati costumes are antique pieces and irreplaceable'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Rimple and Harpreet, the designers for the lead cast of Padmavati, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih that it will be quite a task to replicate the fragile and elaborate costumes.

Is that a novel inside you or a short story?

Is that a novel inside you or a short story?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

A writer reveals the trick to writing a successful book.

Why govt must prioritise attracting foreign capital

Why govt must prioritise attracting foreign capital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Given the concerns around trade wars that threaten to jeopardise global capital flows as well, attracting foreign capital needs to be a policy priority, says Neelkanth Mishra.

India wants private sector to explore for diamonds, gold

India wants private sector to explore for diamonds, gold

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Government will start to auction the rights to up to 70 diamond and gold exploration zones to mining companies this year

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.