Insurers factored in Salman Khan's likely arrest; denied non-appearance cover for his shoots

MUMBAI: Insurance is the art of factoring in the probability of an event and then taking a call on it.

And, when it comes to actor Salman Khan — he was convicted and sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment in a 2002 hit-and-run case on Wednesday — the industry seems to have stayed ahead of Bollywood.

How Much Is Kim Kardashian's Butt Worth?

Kim Kardashian has allegedly insured her butt for $21million.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star is famous for her killer curves, which include a pert bottom that she often shows off in figure hugging clothes.

Prospect of separate Scottish tax regime stokes business alarm

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Directors of Standard Life are preparing to issue a coded warning next week on the dangers of Scotland’s tax regime diverging from the rest of the UK as business leaders fret over the fallout from the Scottish National party’s landslide victory.

While executives and investors in much of the UK cheered the victory of a business-friendly Conservative government, their counterparts in Scotland were warier of the outcome after the left-leaning SNP won 56 out of 59 seats north of the border.

How Allstate Puts Tech Investment in Motion

Savvy listeners to this morning's Allstate earnings call heard a lot more than just financial-performance numbers. The company's executive leadership demonstrated that technology innovation is driving strategy at a high level.

Not only did CEO Tom Wilson cite the opportunity in the "connected consumer" in noting that Allstate has "three-quarters of a million" DriveWise and DriveSense customers (the former is the Allstate-branded telematics offering, while the latter is Esurance's), but he also said: "We continued laying the foundation to reduce low value added tasks by our agencies while increasing their ability to provide trusted advice to customers."

23 Rules of Personal Finance

First-time buyers: Zone 2 shared-ownership flats from £129,500

This budding Zone 2 hotspot in east London holds plenty of appeal for young buyers. We take a look at the new homes available for first-time buyers...

Nasa's Messenger Capsule to smash into Mercury and die, ending a life of pioneering discovery

It’s been a wild ride for MESSENGER, the NASA spacecraft that has offered mankind its best insight into the mysteries of Mercury. Just 10 feet long and no heavier than a Friesian cow, the tiny ship has traveled 5 billion miles, flown by three planets and completed the first-ever map of the “first rock from the sun.”

Companies That Are Turning 20 In 2015

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Here's a list of 15 companies that will be celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2015. Looking at the list its evident that the internet was right at its infancy with many major internet websites turning 20 this year.

Imagining What Kim Kardashian’s Tax Return Looks Like

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Whether you like her or not, Kim Kardashian made quite a bit of money last year. She also seems to want to keep a lot of her cash. Let’s imagine what her tax return would look like with all the possible deductions and credits she might want to claim. 

15 Businesses With A Unique Model

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There are some businesses that have strayed from the tried and true, and scored big with their own unique business models. Here are 15 of them.

How To Talk To Girls

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Some guys can be experts on lots of things, but still never know what to say to a girl. It is not all that difficult, it just requires what boils down to be normal human behavior. That said, if you want to break it down, here's a list of ways to approach a scenario that requires talking to a girl.

Part-Time Jobs That Offer Employee Benefits

Working part-time can be tough. Finding a part-time job can be especially tough when it comes to benefits. However, there are a few companies out there that offer part-time employees health and other benefits. If you are looking for work and only have part-time availability you might want to check these companies out. Each company has their own rules so further investigation is necessary on your part.

Butts Were Unnecessarily Shown At Weddings

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And that's just 10 times to many... although, I do admit these are hilarious.

Michelle Obama declares 'Black Girls Rock!'

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(AP) — First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated the beauty, power and tenacity of black women while spreading her own message of education for girls at Black Girls Rock!, an annual event honoring trailblazing women of color from all walks of life.

"No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful," Obama told the crowd, which included many young black girls.

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U.S. Cities With the Hottest Women

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When you search for the U.S. cities with the hottest women, you'll likely get a bunch of cliche answers that don't really help you. However, this list presents the true list of cities with the most stunning women in the good old US of A. No, seriously. You'll thank us later.

Austria passes law on Islam, banning foreign funding

Vienna (AFP) - Austria's parliament on Wednesday passed a law banning foreign sources of financing to Muslim organisations and requiring imams to be able to speak German, in a move closely watched by other European nations facing growing problems with radical Islam.