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Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

A quick look at the winners of the 82nd Annual Golden Globe awards.

Aishwarya, Shah Rukh Dazzle At IIFA

Aishwarya, Shah Rukh Dazzle At IIFA

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Bollywood looked gorgeous as they stepped out on the red carpet at the IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) awards in Abu Dhabi.

Black Swan: The Reliance Communications' story

Black Swan: The Reliance Communications' story

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Swan is one of the firms which got a licence at bargain-basement prices thanks to telecom minister A Raja.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Dinesh Raheja views Raj Kapoor's cinema through his women, while celebrating his birth centenary on December 14.

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'I did not charge a rupee for that show, but Rohit (Bal) gifted me the suit I had walked in. 'I still have it as a memento of a man who was an institution and an inspiration.'

'Swan, Loop front companies for fraud'

'Swan, Loop front companies for fraud'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

CBI said Swan Telecom and Loop Telecom were allegedly used as front companies by Reliance Group and Essar respectively.

Beautiful photos of Mercedes' Swan Wing Aria

Beautiful photos of Mercedes' Swan Wing Aria

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

He designed this concept as part of his thesis and was even assisted by Mercedes designers.

Review: Black Swan is a must watch film

Review: Black Swan is a must watch film

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Watch Black Swan for its technical brilliance, for the manner in which the director has managed to parallel the happenings in the ballet being performed with the changes in the main character's life, and for the way it has been shot and art directed.

HC verdict on plea against acquittals in 2G case tomorrow

HC verdict on plea against acquittals in 2G case tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Delhi high court will pronounce its verdict on Friday on whether to admit the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) appeal challenging the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja, firms and others in the 2G spectrum allocation 'scam' case.

Bharati buys out UK shipyard major Swan

Bharati buys out UK shipyard major Swan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Sources said the acquisition might be one of the biggest deals till date in the domestic shipbuilding industry. A comparable new shipyard would have cost Rs 200-250 crore.

Etisalat sues Swan promoters for fraud

Etisalat sues Swan promoters for fraud

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

The UAE-based Emirates Telecommunication Corporation (Etisalat) on Thursday filed a petition against Shahid Balwa and Vinod Goenka, promoters of the beleaguered Swan Telecom, for "fraud and misrepresentation".

Swan Telecom acted as front for Reliance: CAG

Swan Telecom acted as front for Reliance: CAG

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

In its report tabled in Parliament, the CAG said the Swan Telecom's application was 'in effect against the intent and spirit' of the Unified Access Service Licencing guidelines as it was among those beneficiaries which 'suppressed facts, disclosed incomplete information and submitted fictitious documents' to the department of telecommunication.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 5, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 5, 2024

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

India's inspirational para-athletes achieved their stated goal of 25 medals and remained on course for more in Paris on Thursday.

TCS to implement SWAN in Meghalaya

TCS to implement SWAN in Meghalaya

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The project will be commissioned in phases, official sources said on Thursday.

Rituparno Ghosh's swan song: Satyanweshi team attends premiere

Rituparno Ghosh's swan song: Satyanweshi team attends premiere

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who plays Byomkesh Bakshi in the film, was also present at the screening held in Kolkata on September 6.

Before Natalie Portman became the Black Swan

Before Natalie Portman became the Black Swan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Looking at how the actress went from child star to Oscar nominee.

Black Swan to swim far and wide

Black Swan to swim far and wide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Armed with a host of solid reviews from majority of critics and major nominations including 12 Critic's Choice Award, the movie starring Natalie Portman is expected to do well when it opens worldwide.

Ready For Action This Weekend?

Ready For Action This Weekend?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From wannabe astronauts to visually disabled heroes, be sure to make some time for all the OTT action Sukanya Verma recommends this week.

Swan Telecom to sell 26% stake to foreign firms

Swan Telecom to sell 26% stake to foreign firms

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Swan Telecom, which has received licences to operate mobile phone services in 13 out of the 22 telecom circles in India, is in talks with foreign companies for diluting 26 per cent of its equity for around $470 million.

ADAG claims it had only 9.9% stake in Swan

ADAG claims it had only 9.9% stake in Swan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

CBI alleged that Reliance Telecom structured Swan Telecom as its front company.

Swan Telecom associate company of RADAG: CBI witness

Swan Telecom associate company of RADAG: CBI witness

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

On examination of documents, registrar of companies concludes that Swan Telecom was an associate company of Reliance Telecom Limited/Reliance Communication Limited and an ADA Group company.

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.' 'Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.' 'Shammi Kapoor and I began on an icy note during Raajkumar, but once the cold vibes thawed, we became the best of buddies.'

Bella Swan's wedding dress to go on sale

Bella Swan's wedding dress to go on sale

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The Carolina Herrera dress is being specially designed for Breaking Dawn, the latest Twilight installment.

Swan Telecom's Shahid Balwa sent to Tihar jail

Swan Telecom's Shahid Balwa sent to Tihar jail

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

DB Reality and Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa was on Friday sent to Tihar Jail by court and remain in under judicial custody till March 3.

Swan Telecom was associate company of ADAG: CBI witness

Swan Telecom was associate company of ADAG: CBI witness

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

On examination of documents, registrar of companies concludes that Swan Telecom was an associate company of Reliance Telecom Limited/Reliance Communication Limited and an ADA Group company.

'Black Swan' polls: Modi's road to Parliament through 11 states

'Black Swan' polls: Modi's road to Parliament through 11 states

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The difference in the seats won by the Bharatiya Janata Party in Hindi and non-Hindi states is the highest in India's electoral history, notes Praveen Chakravarty.

Money laundering: Swan Telecom promoter moves SC

Money laundering: Swan Telecom promoter moves SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Balwa, who along with former Telecom Minister A Raja and 17 others are facing a money laundering case arising out of the 2G scam, on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking setting aside of a lower court order of framing charges against him.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC admits CBI plea against acquittal of A Raja, 16 others in 2G scam case

HC admits CBI plea against acquittal of A Raja, 16 others in 2G scam case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Admitting the Central Bureau of Investigation appeal, the high court said there are "some contradictions" in the trial court's judgment which require "deeper examination".

2G: Swan, Zebra, Tiger... and Reliance ADAG's trick

2G: Swan, Zebra, Tiger... and Reliance ADAG's trick

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

A CBI chargesheet bares the extent to which companies associated with Reliance ADAG allegedly indulged in financial subterfuge through a complex maze of transactions.

Govt nod for Rs 3,000 cr 'SWAN'

Govt nod for Rs 3,000 cr 'SWAN'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

The centre has cleared a Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion) state-wide area network project under the national e-governance plan in government-to-business and government to citizens domains, Rajeeva Ratna Shah, member secretary, Planning Commission said

Swan wants to know actual loss in 2G scam

Swan wants to know actual loss in 2G scam

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Shahid Balwa's counsel has accused the CBI of adopting selective approach in arresting people in the case.

IPL Opener: Dhoni's CSK defends title vs Kohli's RCB

IPL Opener: Dhoni's CSK defends title vs Kohli's RCB

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings will launch their Indian Premier League (IPL) title defence against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The two major parties offer the United States choices that are basically unacceptable and the bench strength, such as it is, is not entirely capable of winning popular acclaim, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Threat of global conflict looms large, says IAF chief

Threat of global conflict looms large, says IAF chief

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Air Chief Marshal also said that India's rise in the Global South marks a "pivotal point" in international affairs.

Company secys of Swan, Loop pulled up on 2G report

Company secys of Swan, Loop pulled up on 2G report

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has pulled up the company secretaries of two telecom companies whose names have been mentioned in the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG's) report on the controversial allotment of airwaves. The two officials named in the report are Hari Nair, representing Swan Telecom, and Vidyadhar Chakradeo, the company secretary of Loop Telecom.

Fundraising via QIPs gain traction as India Inc looks for growth capital

Fundraising via QIPs gain traction as India Inc looks for growth capital

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Equity fundraising through qualified institutional placements (QIPs) has gained traction, thanks to supportive equity markets and the need for fresh fundraising to meet capital expenditure (capex) requirements.

SEE: Landslides, flash floods wreak havoc in Himachal

SEE: Landslides, flash floods wreak havoc in Himachal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Landslides and flash floods triggered by incessant rain in Himachal Pradesh have paralysed normal life.

Indian economy is an island of macroeconomic, financial stability: RBI Governor

Indian economy is an island of macroeconomic, financial stability: RBI Governor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the country's economy is an island of stability despite two Black Swan events and multiple shocks. "In an ocean of high turbulence and uncertainty, Indian economy is an island of macroeconomic and financial stability," Das told reporters during the post policy press conference. He said the financial stability, macroeconomic stability and resilience of growth is being witnessed despite two Black Swan events happening one after the other and multiple shocks.

Gayle seeks Jamaican swan song after 'last World Cup game'

Gayle seeks Jamaican swan song after 'last World Cup game'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

West Indies' veteran batsman Chris Gayle acknowledged he may have played his last Twenty20 World Cup match and plans to hang up his bat after playing a final game in front of his home fans in Jamaica.