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The Lorax may take a big bite of the US box office

The Lorax may take a big bite of the US box office

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Also The Hunger Games, based on the highly popular series, is expected to appeal to a wider audience.

Faces of the 2G spectrum scam

Faces of the 2G spectrum scam

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Here are some of the top executives and politicians who have been linked to the 2G spectrum scam in India.

2G scam: Five top executives get bail

2G scam: Five top executives get bail

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

The Supreme Court has granted bail to five corporate executives in 2G spectrum case.

2G case: Balwa, Goenka allowed exemption for three days

2G case: Balwa, Goenka allowed exemption for three days

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Swan Telecom promoters Shahid Usman Balwa and Vinod Goenka, accused in the 2G case, were today granted three days exemption from personal appearance by a Delhi court as they have to consult lawyers in Mumbai for a cheating case filed against them by foreign partner Etisalat.

The drama on Day 2 of 2G Spectrum trial

The drama on Day 2 of 2G Spectrum trial

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The 2G-spectrum trial entered its second day on Monday with Public Prosecutor Advocate A K Singh putting up a myriad of questions to Reliance Group President A N Sethuraman in a bid to establish a link between the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and Swan Telecom.

Radia's claims are an absolute lie: Pawar

Radia's claims are an absolute lie: Pawar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Thursday rejected corporate lobbyst Niira Radia's claim that he lobbied with A Raja.

'I have documents of Pawar-Balwa land deal'

'I have documents of Pawar-Balwa land deal'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Nationalist Congress Party chief and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar's claims about not being acquainted with DB Realty and Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Balwa are false, according to a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Maharashtra.

'Mithali has taken the women's game to another level'

'Mithali has taken the women's game to another level'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy said that Mithali Raj took the right decision by retiring from T20 Internationals as it will help her focus more on the 2021 ODI World Cup.

SC defers hearing on bail pleas of 2G accused to October 31

SC defers hearing on bail pleas of 2G accused to October 31

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

The corporate honchos who are behind bars for their alleged involvement in the 2G scam will have to celebrate Diwali in jail as the Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing on their bail pleas to Octocer 31.

CBI to ask Switzerland to help track 2G scam money

CBI to ask Switzerland to help track 2G scam money

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation will soon send a formal request to Switzerland to help the agency in tracking down the alleged money trail of Swan Telecom, a company chargesheeted in the allocation of 2G spectrum.

2G scam: CBI gives clean chit to Anil Ambani

2G scam: CBI gives clean chit to Anil Ambani

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

"The investigation did not not reveal any evidence either oral or documentary to inculpate Sh. Anil Ambani in the structuring of different companies and transfer of funds," the agency said in its status report submitted to the Supreme Court on September 29.

Balwa withdraws bail plea after Kani's dismissed

Balwa withdraws bail plea after Kani's dismissed

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Minutes after the Supreme Court dismissed the bail plea of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam member of Parliament Kanimozhi, an accused in 2G scam case, the three other accused, including Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, withdrew their pleas for similar relief from the Delhi high court.

Why the Best Actress Oscar race isn't over just yet

Why the Best Actress Oscar race isn't over just yet

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

While Natalie Portman remains the frontrunner, a closer look at her fellow nominees reveals that this is the one category this year that is completely wide open -- and the one that could truly spring a surprise.

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

2G scam: Raja's ex-aide Achary stands by statement

2G scam: Raja's ex-aide Achary stands by statement

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

A key 2G case witness and ex-aide of A Raja on Monday told a Delhi court that the former telecom minister was in touch with Swan Telecom promoters, Shahid Usman Balwa and Vinod Goenka and Unitech MD Sanjay Chandra and had cleared their projects during his stint with ministry of environment and forests in 2004-07.

The Ten Most Googled Hollywood Films of 2011

The Ten Most Googled Hollywood Films of 2011

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Check out the films that created all the buzz on world wide web.

Raja favoured Uninor, Etisalat DB: CBI

Raja favoured Uninor, Etisalat DB: CBI

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Uninor and Etisalat DB were given preferential treatment by A Raja, says CBI

2G scam case: Pressure on Anil Ambani, Ratan Tata off

2G scam case: Pressure on Anil Ambani, Ratan Tata off

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Gautam Doshi, Surendra Pipara and Hari Nair, senior executives of the Reliance ADA Group who were granted bail on Wednesday by the Supreme Court in the 2G spectrum scam case, will provide major relief to their high-profile boss Anil Ambani.

PIX: Twilight cast in London for Breaking Dawn premiere

PIX: Twilight cast in London for Breaking Dawn premiere

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 1 releases on November 18 in the US.

2G sacm accused spent the night in Tihar

2G sacm accused spent the night in Tihar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

In contrast to their lavish lifestyle, all the five spent their night in a 90 square feet Tihar prison cell.

2G scam: Bail pleas of 5 corporate honchos dismissed

2G scam: Bail pleas of 5 corporate honchos dismissed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

The five were not arrested during the probe into the case.

Residential builders stare at a bleak year

Residential builders stare at a bleak year

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

CREDAI-MCHI, a body of developers in Mumbai, has pegged the drop in sales booking at around 80 per cent in the February-March period this year. This is the second highest fall in residential sales in the past five years, after Q1, 2017, when the decline, due to the note ban, was 37 per cent.

Oscars 2011: Winners at a Glance!

Oscars 2011: Winners at a Glance!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Here's looking at the winners of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards

2G scam cases up for further investigation

2G scam cases up for further investigation

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The ministry of corporate affairs - under new minister Murli Deora - has reopened for further investigation the cases of two companies allegedly involved in the unravelling 2G scam. A senior official said that the ministry was currently probing Swan Telecom and Loop Telecom.

2G spectrum case: Balwa and associates denied bail

2G spectrum case: Balwa and associates denied bail

Rediff.com24 May 2011

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed the bail pleas of Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, his cousin Asif Balwa and their associate Rajeev Agarwal in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

2G scam: After Kani, will it be Ambani, Tata?

2G scam: After Kani, will it be Ambani, Tata?

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The answer to this million-dollar question may lie behind certain recent developments. Shahid Usman Balwa, Swan Telecom promoter and an accused in the 2G scam case, on May 18

CBI shielding Tatas, Balwa tells court

CBI shielding Tatas, Balwa tells court

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The "CBI's heart beats for the Tatas", 2G scam accused Shahid Usman Balwa alleged in court today, questioning the agency's portrayal of the group as a "victim" of A. Raja's spectrum allocations.

'2G case: PM should have been named a witness'

'2G case: PM should have been named a witness'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, chargesheeted in the 2G spectrum scam, today told a Delhi court that the CBI should have named Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as one of the witnesses in the case.

I had no role in 2G spectrum allotment: Balwa

I had no role in 2G spectrum allotment: Balwa

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

He denies that he plotted with former Telecom Minister A Raja and others to pocket 2G spectrum licence.

Booing Aboriginal footballer sparks race debate in Australia

Booing Aboriginal footballer sparks race debate in Australia

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Months of relentless booing of Aboriginal football great and anti-racism campaigner Adam Goodes has ignited an uncomfortable public debate in Australia about race and how the country treats its indigenous citizens.

Market uncertainty may impact growth: Etisalat

Market uncertainty may impact growth: Etisalat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

The department of telecommunication has sent notices to Etilsalat DB, along with other new operators for cancelling their licences, as it failed to start services even after two years of getting spectrum, which is a violation of the licence terms and conditions.

PIX: Tennis stars too hot to handle at pre Wimbledon party

PIX: Tennis stars too hot to handle at pre Wimbledon party

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The stars were out in full force at the Kensington Roof Gardens, in London, on Thursday night.

CBI quizzes top real estate tycoon

CBI quizzes top real estate tycoon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Shahid U Balwa, one of the promoters of the leading real estate company, DB Realty, as well as the controversial Swan Telecom (now Etilisat DB Telecom), has been questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

James Bond actor Daniel Craig weds Rachel Weisz

James Bond actor Daniel Craig weds Rachel Weisz

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

The tiny, secret wedding took place last week in New York.

Cancel licences of 5 new telecom firms, says Trai!

Cancel licences of 5 new telecom firms, says Trai!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

With the heat over the 2G telecom spectrum scam rising, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday recommended the cancellation of 34 telecom licences of companies, including Etisalat, Uninor, Loop Telecom and Siestema, due to non-compliance of roll-out obligations.

Meet the four Indian American Guggenheim Fellows

Meet the four Indian American Guggenheim Fellows

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

This year's Guggenheim Fellows of Indian origin are driven by the passion to stretch the limits, finds Arthur J Pais.

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of Raja's aides

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of Raja's aides

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

A Delhi court on Friday dismissed the bail plea of Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa and former telecom minister A Raja's secretary R K Chandolia in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, saying they are "high ranking public servants" and may tamper with the probe. In not granting the relief, the judge also took into account the "initial stage of the investigation and other facts and circumstances of the case."

CBI custody for Raja, Balwa extended

CBI custody for Raja, Balwa extended

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Former Telecom Minister A Raja was sent to CBI remand for three more days by a Delhi court which also extended the custody of Swan telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa for four days in the 2G spectrum case after the CBI said it wanted to confront them on the money trail.

No Strings Attached: Not fun to watch

No Strings Attached: Not fun to watch

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The trailer was mildly amusing. The film not so much.

Karuna's wife, Raja, Kanimozhi slapped with money-laundering charge

Karuna's wife, Raja, Kanimozhi slapped with money-laundering charge

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Former telecom minister A Raja, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi and 17 others were on Friday chargesheeted by the Enforcement Directorate in a special court in connection with a money-laundering case relating to the 2G spectrum allocation scam in which the party-run Kalaignar TV was allegedly paid Rs 200 crore by the promoters of Swan Telecom.