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Predicting the Oscar nominees of 2011

Predicting the Oscar nominees of 2011

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

While we wait for the official list, here's Rediff's Aseem Chhabra's list of nominee predictions.

Pawar controls DB realty, Niira Radia tells CBI

Pawar controls DB realty, Niira Radia tells CBI

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

In a statement to the CBI, which has been filed as part of the chargesheet in the 2G scam, Radia is also said to have alleged that Pawar could have had a major role in helping Swan Telecom obtain the licence and also get 2G spectrum.

Golden Globe winners, at a glance

Golden Globe winners, at a glance

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

The 2011 winning list, right here.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

15 jaw-dropping photos of the week that was

15 jaw-dropping photos of the week that was

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by

Mila Kunis sizzles in innerwear for mag cover!

Mila Kunis sizzles in innerwear for mag cover!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

The brunette beauty strips down and opens up for a shoot with W Magazine.

CBI to question Unitech

CBI to question Unitech

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

CBI sources say Unitech officials will be questioned.

ITC adopting disruptive business models as part of strategy reset

ITC adopting disruptive business models as part of strategy reset

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

ITC has extensively reset its strategy and will explore opportunities to craft disruptive business models to set up structural drivers helmed by digital and sustainability for its next horizon of growth and make the company future-ready, chairman Sanjiv Puri said on Wednesday. The company is pursuing an accelerated journey to build a dynamic utureTech' enterprise by investing in cutting-edge digital technologies to shape a new paradigm of competitiveness, create innovative business models and tap newer opportunities, he said while addressing shareholders at ITC's virtual annual general meeting. As part of the next horizon vision, the company is "proactively exploring inorganic opportunities" even as it has shrunk "business segments that were incongruent to our growth aspirations, such as the Lifestyle Retailing Business" while the existing growth platforms comprising megabrands will be scaled up and fortified.

Raja MISLED Manmohan Singh on 2G allocation: CBI tells SC

Raja MISLED Manmohan Singh on 2G allocation: CBI tells SC

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

He allegedly advanced the cut-off date to favour accused firms in allocation of 2G licences.

Congress accuses Modi govt of Rs 14,296-crore scam

Congress accuses Modi govt of Rs 14,296-crore scam

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Hitting out at the Narendra Modi government on Wednesday, the Gujarat Congress demanded that the controversial deal between Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation's Pipavav Power Company and Swan Energy Ltd be scrapped since it 'smacked of unprecedented corruption and nepotism'.

Video: Gorgeous Amrita Rao on the ramp for Suneet Varma

Video: Gorgeous Amrita Rao on the ramp for Suneet Varma

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Ace designer Suneet Varma's collection on Day 4 of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi, titled The Life of a Swan Swan Lake was inspired from the music and dance of the classical love ballet.

What the court verdicts in 2G case say

What the court verdicts in 2G case say

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

A special court on Thursday held that the prosecution "miserably failed" to prove the charges in 2G scam case.

Meet the players of Twilight Eclipse

Meet the players of Twilight Eclipse

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Here's a look at the principal characters in the upcoming blockbuster.

From 2007 to 2017: How the 2G scam case progressed

From 2007 to 2017: How the 2G scam case progressed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

A special court on Thursday acquitted all accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam cases. The scam relates to the granting of 2G spectrum licence allocations in 2007-08 which caused, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, a loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore. Here is a detailed timeline of how the case came to light and how it has progressed over the years:

After ED, CBI too opposes acquittal of A Raja and others

After ED, CBI too opposes acquittal of A Raja and others

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The matter was mentioned before a bench of Delhi high court's acting chief justice Gita Mittal and kustice C Hari Shankar by Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. The court allowed it to be listed for hearing on Wednesday.

Is Netflix paying Rs 70 crore for Gunjan Saxena?

Is Netflix paying Rs 70 crore for Gunjan Saxena?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

With the film's leading man's death, the release plan for Dil Bechara has been revived in a big way.

F1: Mission impossible for Vettel as Hamilton nears fifth title

F1: Mission impossible for Vettel as Hamilton nears fifth title

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The German's hopes of winning a fifth Formula One title this season moved away from slim and closer to non-existent at Suzuka.

2G case: CBI officer denies false implication of Chandolia

2G case: CBI officer denies false implication of Chandolia

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

A Central Bureau of Investigation officer, who was part of the probe team investigating the 2G spectrum scam, on Thursday denied in a Delhi court that A Raja's erstwhile private secretary R K Chandolia was falsely implicated in the case as he had refused to depose against the former telecom minister.

'Not much has changed, except vital statistics'

'Not much has changed, except vital statistics'

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Nandana Sen reveals all for Maxim magazine.

How I saved money and you can too!

How I saved money and you can too!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'I would always put the money I saved into equity mutual funds -- mainly through the SIP route. 'This helped in swelling my savings over a period of time,' says Avik Chowdhury.

Does menopause affect your sex life?

Does menopause affect your sex life?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

A recent study decodes the link between declining sexual activity and menopause.

India Inc against investing in new parliament building and bullet train

India Inc against investing in new parliament building and bullet train

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

A majority of the CEOs are expecting the economy to show growth in the next financial year on the back of rising consumer spending and a sharp turnaround in rural India.

Which club will Messi sign for?

Which club will Messi sign for?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Messi announced he wanted to leave Barcelona, on Tuesday, after spending his entire career at the Catalan club.

Franklin Templeton AMC's senior officials, trustee fined

Franklin Templeton AMC's senior officials, trustee fined

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Sebi on Monday imposed a penalty totalling Rs 15 crore on senior officials of Franklin Templeton AMC and its trustee for violating regulatory norms in the case of winding up of six debt schemes in 2020. However, a spokesperson of Franklin Templeton said they disagree with the findings in Sebi's order and intend to file an appeal with the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). A fine of Rs 3 crore has been levied on Franklin Templeton Trustee Services Pvt Ltd and Rs 2 crore each on Franklin Asset Management (India) Pvt Ltd President Sanjay Sapre and its chief investment officer Santosh Kamat, according to the Sebi order. In addition, the regulator imposed a penalty of Rs 1.5 crore each on fund managers -- Kunal Agarwal, Pallab Roy, Sachin Padwal Desai and Umesh Sharma -- as well as former fund manager Sumit Gupta.

Software: IT/ITES sector will benefit

Software: IT/ITES sector will benefit

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

The service tax on customised software is a negative for technology companies but it will be passed on to the clients.

10 COOL PHOTOS that will lighten your mood

10 COOL PHOTOS that will lighten your mood

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in recent days

Peninsula inks Rs 1,200 cr land deal with Essar

Peninsula inks Rs 1,200 cr land deal with Essar

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Ashok Piramal Group company Peninsula Land has inked a property deal worth Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) with Essar Realty Holdings, the realty arm of the Essar Group, to sell and lease premises at its upcoming IT park named Peninsula Technopark on LBS Marg in Kurla. The deal was signed recently, according to sources.

Indians at Wimbledon: Mahak ousted, Desai advances in girls singles

Indians at Wimbledon: Mahak ousted, Desai advances in girls singles

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Mahak Jain suffered a tame defeat to crash out of girls singles event of the junior Wimbledon championship while Zeel Desai got lucky as she lost the first set but still advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after her opponent retired mid-way into the contest, in London, on Monday.

Were the years 2010-2019 kind to SRK?

Were the years 2010-2019 kind to SRK?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The 2010s and their impact on the Badshah's career.

SRK, Kat, Anushka visit Yash Chopra's hometown: Jalandhar

SRK, Kat, Anushka visit Yash Chopra's hometown: Jalandhar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The Jab Tak Hai Jaan team promote their latest film in Punjab.

10 Most POPULAR NRI Movies

10 Most POPULAR NRI Movies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The 'NRI movie' appeared soon after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's blockbuster success.

Wimbledon special: Meet India's young and confident tennis duo

Wimbledon special: Meet India's young and confident tennis duo

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Meet India's newest Girls' Doubles pair of Mihika Jain and Mahak Yadav.

CBI probe in R-Telecom's 'deal' with Swiss firm hits dead-end

CBI probe in R-Telecom's 'deal' with Swiss firm hits dead-end

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The agency had earlier alleged that the company had sold its 9.1% stake to Delphi for Rs 10 crore --a rate much lower than the prevalent market price.

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Justice Brijesh Sethi held that the 2018 amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act relating to Section 13 (1)(d) would not come to the rescue of the acquitted accused in this appeal.

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

From selfies to fist fights, Rediff.com has the best pictures from the last week snapped right here...

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed weaver, Lakshmana Rao Tammisetty from Andhra Pradesh, says Ranjani Govind.

Darren Aronofsky watches his new film Noah in India

Darren Aronofsky watches his new film Noah in India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Take this Oscar Quiz NOW!

Take this Oscar Quiz NOW!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

How well do you know the Oscars? Find out!

The LAST films of Bollywood's Legendary Greats

The LAST films of Bollywood's Legendary Greats

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

A look at movies that have marked the end of celebrated careers.

PHOTOS: Stars attend Jab Tak Hai Jaan premiere

PHOTOS: Stars attend Jab Tak Hai Jaan premiere

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

The film industry turned up in huge numbers for the premiere of Yash Chopra's swan song, Jab Tak Hai Jaan.