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PHOTOS: When Bollywood lined up for the Royals

PHOTOS: When Bollywood lined up for the Royals

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Kate Middleton and Prince William received the royal treatment when they attended an extravagant Bollywood gala fundraiser at the Taj Mahal Palce hotel in Mumbai on late Sunday evening.

US-educated Yaduveer is Mysuru's new 'Maharaja'

US-educated Yaduveer is Mysuru's new 'Maharaja'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar is the 27th King of the Wadiyar dynasty.

Tata-SIA may sport Vistara brand name

Tata-SIA may sport Vistara brand name

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Singapore Airlines has given new brand names to two carriers it controls - SilkAir (short-haul) and Scoot (low-cost, long-haul.

'Nokia's Chennai arm to have no work if tax issue unresolved'

'Nokia's Chennai arm to have no work if tax issue unresolved'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The warning came after Nokia Chairman and interim chief executive officer Risto Siilasmaa met Commerce Minister Anand Sharma and tax authorities in a bid to resolve the Rs 21,153-crore (Rs 211.53 billion) liability it faces.

Review: Vellaikaara Durai is forgettable

Review: Vellaikaara Durai is forgettable

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Vellaikaara Durai barely makes an impression. The story is let down by an aimless screenplay with tedious characters and average music, writes S Saraswathi

Congress people, stop whining about Rahul at R-Day

Congress people, stop whining about Rahul at R-Day

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'He is not the leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha or the Lok Sabha. He is just an MP.' 'In the order of precedence of the Republic of India, Rahul Gandhi is at 21st position,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the movies!

Buying from a foreign website? Taxman is watching you!

Buying from a foreign website? Taxman is watching you!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Domestic I-T laws require you to deduct tax on software, e-books and music albums; must report every such transactions while filing returns.

Big B, Salman, Akshay: Bollywood debut in Forbes' highest paid list

Big B, Salman, Akshay: Bollywood debut in Forbes' highest paid list

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Rubbing shoulders with Hollywood royalty.

Why should Sanju take pangas?

Why should Sanju take pangas?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Why do the biggest, most talented and successful film-makers of India suck up to the establishment so breathlessly, asks Shekhar Gupta.

Make in India? First, Modi must end tax terrorism

Make in India? First, Modi must end tax terrorism

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

With wages rapidly rising in China, all is still not lost. Wage costs in India are significantly lower and this fact could still help us turn the tide in our favour.

When I met the Queen of England

When I met the Queen of England

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Dancer-Choreographer Astad Deboo met Queen Elizabeth, William and Kate at Buckingham Palace on Monday at the launch of India-UK year of Culture. He tells Archana Masih/Rediff.com that the Queen even did a cute little dance movement when he was presented to her.

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

FII stance, progress of monsoon, crude oil and rupee movement are likely to dictate the trend.

Mourinho's woes continue as Manchester United lose again

Mourinho's woes continue as Manchester United lose again

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Manchester United's woes deepened as stunning goals by Moussa Sow and Jeremain Lens gave Fenerbahce a 2-1 Europa League win on Thursday that left Jose Mourinho's side facing a battle to reach the knockout stages.

Marginal increase in excise duty unlikely to push prices

Marginal increase in excise duty unlikely to push prices

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Excise duty on most products has been capped at 12.5 per cent

LeBron validates greatness by winning title for Cleveland

LeBron validates greatness by winning title for Cleveland

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

LeBron James may be the self-proclaimed "King" but after delivering an NBA title to long-suffering Cleveland on Sunday.

Taylor Swift takes a bite out of Apple

Taylor Swift takes a bite out of Apple

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The pop star slammed the company for its three-month free trial... and Apple bowed to her wishes.

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

'I don't think you have anything to say to me and I certainly don't have anything to say to you.' Bharat Bhushan recalls his encounters with V S Naipaul.

Transfer pricing disputes: Agreement with US to bring relief to MNCs

Transfer pricing disputes: Agreement with US to bring relief to MNCs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

India is set to sign an agreement with the US to resolve transfer pricing disputes, which will then serve as a template for settling such rows with multinational companies based in the UK, France and other European countries.

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

How to get a credit card without a job

How to get a credit card without a job

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Here are 5 ways you can get a credit card even if you do not have a job.

Illegal mining a way of life in this town

Illegal mining a way of life in this town

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Everyday coal is illegally ferried on around 5000 bicycles out of the mines of Central Coalfield Limited in Giridih, Jharkhand but no seems to mind. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector.

FMCG firms give a thumbs up to Budget

FMCG firms give a thumbs up to Budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

FMCG cheers Budget announcement

Coal bill battle in RS, delay may affect power sector

Coal bill battle in RS, delay may affect power sector

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Any delay in passing the coal bill may cause a crisis in the coal sector which would also affect the power sector.

Par panel calls for review of Rangarajan gas price formula

Par panel calls for review of Rangarajan gas price formula

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas in a report tabled in Parliament said the proposed formula is a simple average of two methodologies -- price of imports of LNG into India by different suppliers, and weighted average of prices of natural gas prevailing at Henry Hub in USA, National Balancing Point in London and netback import price at the well head of suppliers into Japan.

Hindalco, Balco bags coal mines in Chhattisgarh

Hindalco, Balco bags coal mines in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The states will get over Rs l lakh crore.

Adani to go ahead with projects in Australia despite govt change

Adani to go ahead with projects in Australia despite govt change

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Adani will go ahead with its $15 bn mine, rail and port project.

'Verma would make an excellent US ambassador to India'

'Verma would make an excellent US ambassador to India'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Top American lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans have hailed President Barack Obama's decision to nominate Richard Rahul Verma as his next envoy to India, noting that he would make an excellent ambassador.

Poll effect: Suspected securities deals under scanner

Poll effect: Suspected securities deals under scanner

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

The Central Economic Intelligence Bureau, lead agency under Finance Ministry to gather and disseminate intelligence related to financial crimes, has traced illegal flow of money through Private Placement Programme, which involves offering of securities to select individuals or groups, upto 50 in numbers, official sources said.

Flying to be cheaper, norms eased for Indian airlines to fly abroad

Flying to be cheaper, norms eased for Indian airlines to fly abroad

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Details were not immediately available ahead of a planned government briefing.

Review: The real tragedy of Mirzya is...

Review: The real tragedy of Mirzya is...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The film sacrifices sense for style, feels Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Bollywood's MOST fashionable appearances of 2014

PIX: Bollywood's MOST fashionable appearances of 2014

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Here's looking at the most stylish appearance by Bollywod brigade this year!

Crude slump may be boon for FMCGs

Crude slump may be boon for FMCGs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Only Hindustan Unilever and Nestl bucked the trend.

Now, you can make 'will' online

Now, you can make 'will' online

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The only caveat is that your will should be a simple one.

Europa League's STUNNING night! United beaten by Feyenoord; Inter lose

Europa League's STUNNING night! United beaten by Feyenoord; Inter lose

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Three time European champions Inter Milan were stunned 2-0 at home by Israeli side Hapoel Beer-Sheva and Manchester United were floored by a late goal from Feyenoord as the Europa League group stage got underway on Thursday.

All about the war of words at McDonald's

All about the war of words at McDonald's

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The war of words that has broken out between Vikram Bakshi and McDonald's Corporation is the latest in the long list of ugly spats between Indian businessmen and their overseas collaborators.

Lalit Modi used British royals' names for travel papers: Report

Lalit Modi used British royals' names for travel papers: Report

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Tainted former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi invoked the names of British royalty, including Prince Charles and his brother Andrew, while seeking his travel papers from the United Kingdom home office, according to a media report on Sunday.

Govt may raise natural gas prices this week

Govt may raise natural gas prices this week

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs may this week decide to price all domestically produced natural gas as per a formula suggested by a panel headed by Prime Minister's economic advisor C Rangarajan.

Review: Prem works. Rest is just rah-rah!

Review: Prem works. Rest is just rah-rah!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

It is not the predictability but the lop-sided sentimentality of Sooraj R Barjatya's narrative that hurts Prem Ratan Dhan Payo's intentions the most, says Sukanya Verma