Cairn India profits to halve if asked to share royalty

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 14:36

Cairn India said its net profit will halve to Rs 1,435 crore in the quarter ended June 30 if it is asked to share royalty on crude production from the all-important Rajasthan oilfield, even as its parent Cairn Energy seemed inclined to agree to the proposition.

From royal past, itr makes fragrant comeback

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 12:49

The many splendoured potion of the past, once edged out by international perfume brands, is unleashing its heady scents in India once again.

Udaipur royalty to attend Prince-Kate wedding

Last Updated: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 08:56

Among the Indian guests at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will be Raghav Raj Singh of Shivrati.

Married to Royalty

Last Updated: Friday, April 15, 2011, 18:08

While the entire world is gearing up for the wedding of the year, cynics and conservatives have raised eyebrows about the nuptial. The second in line to the throne, Prince William is getting married to commoner Kate Middleton, which according to conservatives can pose questions about titles in the future.

Married to Royalty

Last Updated: Friday, April 15, 2011, 18:08

While the entire world is gearing up for the wedding of the year, cynics and conservatives have raised eyebrows about the nuptial. The second in line to the throne, Prince William is getting married to commoner Kate Middleton, which according to conservatives can pose questions about titles in the future.

Javed Akhtar firm on higher royalty, copyright

Last Updated: Saturday, December 25, 2010, 15:40

Javed Akhtar is standing tall by his decision to lobby for more royalties for singers, composers and lyricists even after the buzz that the Film Federation of India (FFI) has advised its members not to employ the award-winning writer.

Uttarakhand clears scheme of financial assistance to writers

Last Updated: Friday, July 30, 2010, 00:28

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank has approved a scheme for providing financial assistance to writers for publishing their books.

Indian soldiers in WW-I to be honoured by UK

Last Updated: Friday, July 16, 2010, 21:33

Over 4,700 Indian soldiers to be honoured by Brit royalty for their role in WW-I.

Economist not distributed in Thailand over royalty story

Last Updated: Friday, March 19, 2010, 12:46

The Economist magazine will not be distributed in Thailand this week because of an article on the sensitive issue of the future of the monarchy and succession to hospitalised King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the magazine said.

Authors of musical, literary works can now get royalty

Last Updated: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 21:52

Authors of musical, cinematographic and literary works may now be entitled to royalty in case their works are used for commercial purposes, a benefit denied to them so far.