All stories by Ashis Ray
Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves
Rediff.com22 Jan 2022'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.'
'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'
Rediff.com17 Aug 2021'Life has been full of rewards, full of sadness.'
'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'
Rediff.com11 Aug 2021'And because she was very close to Indira Gandhi, she was close to me.' 'Sonia is a wonderful person'
A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!
Rediff.com27 Jun 2021A mere two-bedroom apartment - albeit quite spacious, covering 3,000 square (sq.) feet (ft) - will set you back 5.8 million. That's the asking price from the Indian-owned Hinduja Group, if you desire a nest in London Whitehall's iconic Old War Office (OWO). Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a first-ever hotel to be operated in Britain by Singapore's legendary Raffles Hotels chain. Gopichand Hinduja, co-chair of the conglomerate, said: "Every decision made on The OWO (as the building is fondly called) is underscored by our passion and respect for the heritage of the building and long-term commitment to London."
Mehul Choksi's wife: 'He thought he was going to be killed'
Rediff.com3 Jun 2021'My husband is no longer an Indian citizen. 'In 2017, he ceased to be an Indian citizen.' 'The safest place on earth for him is Antigua'
Pakistan recognition for Israel in exchange for F-35 jets?
Rediff.com1 Sep 2020It is well known that Israel would welcome a diplomatic relationship with Pakistan and feelings of a section of the Pakistani military were likewise.
Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere
Rediff.com1 Aug 2020'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.
A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK
Rediff.com14 Apr 2020'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.
Will SC order help Vijay Mallya in extradition case?
Rediff.com27 Jan 2020A direction by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, Justice B R Gavai, and Justice Surya Kant to the Karnataka high court asked the latter to expeditiously settle the matter of assets deposited before it by Mallya for liquidation, and thereby payment to creditors 'preferably not later than three months'. It will be interesting to see the view of the London high court, if the settlement of his dues to Indian creditors is imminent, reports Ashis Ray.
Christian Michel's Italian lawyer speaks out!
Rediff.com21 Jan 2019While questioning Christian Michel in Dubai, Rosemary Patrizi tells Ashis Ray, Indian investigators made him an offer -- that if he named a member of the Gandhi family as having received kickbacks, they would not pursue him as an accused.
Why the English cricket board loves Kohli & Co
Rediff.com18 Sep 2018The Indian team boosts ECB revenues. No wonder that the ECB wants India to come as often as possible and for full five-Test series, regardless of their poor showing, reports Ashis Ray.
Mallya will get western loo in jail, India tells UK court
Rediff.com1 Aug 2018Five photos of western style toilets were presented to convince the court that acceptable standards would be extended to Mallya.
Will Brexit be the end of May?
Rediff.com10 Jul 2018The Britain's ruling party is suffering a leadership challenge with Brexit Secretary David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson dramatically resigning over their inability to support the terms and conditions drawn up to exit the European Union.
Mallya slams CBI, ED, says their actions have no legal basis
Rediff.com4 Jul 2018The final hearing in the case at the London magistrate's court to extradite Mallya to India is scheduled later this month.
Plan for a Commonwealth centre in Delhi junked
Rediff.com5 Apr 2018According to sources the proposal has been scuppered by the British commerce ministry, which was not consulted, and which is the sectoral ministry for trade and investment.
Glimmer of hope for India, as Mallya's fate hangs in balance in UK court
Rediff.com18 Mar 2018The judge, during arguments, said it was "blindingly obvious" that "rules were broken by the bank" and that they had "gone against their own guidelines" in extending a loan to the business tycoon's now defunct Kingfisher Airlines.
UK tycoons pledge Rs 500 crore for cleaning Ganga
Rediff.com30 Nov 2017Gadkari, who was on a 3-day visit to London, listed the Hinduja family and Sri Prakash Lohia of the Indorama Corporation among the donors.
Zero's Homecoming
Rediff.com15 Oct 2017The Indian high commission in London is making efforts to take the manuscript to India for display.
India's appalling prison conditions to the 'rescue' of Mallya
Rediff.com15 Sep 2017British magistrate presiding over Mallya extradition case says India's prison standards are not up to the mark
Champions Trophy says cheers to Mallya's Kingfisher beer
Rediff.com22 May 2017Kingfisher to be lager partner at ICC Champions Trophy to be played in UK.