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Drooling at Tiffany's

Drooling at Tiffany's

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The Chanakya, a plush mall in central Delhi, is the city's latest magnet for luxury-lovers. Oozing with opulence, it is now also home to one of America's oldest luxury brands, one that helped make New York's Fifth Avenue an iconic thoroughfare. Tiffany and Co, the American jewellery giant that has been around since 1837, made its India debut here.

PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate at India Day Parade in New York

PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate at India Day Parade in New York

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The 37th India Day Parade organised by the Federation of Indian Associations.

Meet the Indian behind the New York bomber's arrest

Meet the Indian behind the New York bomber's arrest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'I came to this country from India 20 years ago to create a better life for my family. I am a father of four and a proud American citizen. I am also what America looks like.'

TCS partners New York Road Runners for NYC Marathon

TCS partners New York Road Runners for NYC Marathon

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Under the eight-year association, TCS will take on the role of Title Sponsor of the New York City Marathon in 2014, the software major said in a statement.

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Dev for me embodied all that kind of charm, optimism, energy, vulnerability, awkwardness and yet strength.' 'He's in every scene for two hours.' 'He has to play drama, melodrama, romance, pathos, comedy.' 'It was a relief when he said yes.'

PHOTOS: Modi gets a rousing welcome in US

PHOTOS: Modi gets a rousing welcome in US

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday on a five-day US visit, he was greeted with 'Har Har Modi' slogan, heard first during Lok Sabha poll campaign, by a large group of Indians who had gathered outside his hotel.

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Which of these past, present and future First Ladies has a strong sense of style?

TCS: Revenue growth disappoints again

TCS: Revenue growth disappoints again

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

A 150 basis points fall in realisations too weighed on the top-line.

PHOTOS: There couldn't be a cuter family than this!

PHOTOS: There couldn't be a cuter family than this!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

He was a great Commander-in-Chief, but he was also a great dad and a great husband and these photos will surely give you some #familygoals.

F16s for IAF: Best way to neutralise PAF

F16s for IAF: Best way to neutralise PAF

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) reveals how India can neutralise the Pakistan air force's combat capabilities without firing a shot.

How Modi can rescue the economy

How Modi can rescue the economy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

''I have been saying for the last 25 years, to no avail naturally, that the only government asset that is politically unproblematic is land,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'We have never compromised on the location of properties and that won't change.'

Under Trump shadow, US starts accepting H-1B visa applications

Under Trump shadow, US starts accepting H-1B visa applications

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is the federal agency responsible to process the visas, on Monday started accepting applications for H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2019, beginning October 1.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

The many firsts for 'President' Trump

The many firsts for 'President' Trump

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Now, as Donald Trump is prepares to enter 1600, Pennsylvania Avenue, here are some facts you ought to know about the soon-to-be 45th President of the United States

Exclusive! Old friends say 'Modi is our dream merchant'

Exclusive! Old friends say 'Modi is our dream merchant'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'Only he can bring change in India that all of us have been dreaming of since we saw America for the first time when our plane touched down at JFK airport.' Narendra Modi's friends in New York and New Jersey travel down memory lane and remember a simple man with great ambition. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com tracks down the Modi bhakts, who knew since his first visit in 1993 that he was destined for bigger things.

Vivekananda, Desh ki Dharti on Modi show in New York

Vivekananda, Desh ki Dharti on Modi show in New York

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The US State Department and other lobbies who denied Modi a visa when he was chief minister of Gujarat, says one organiser of the Madison Square Garden event, will get a clear idea of what kind of "force" is behind Modi in America. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com meets the people behind the event in New York and finds out what's in store for Sunday's show.

Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai assaulted outside Madison Square Garden

Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai assaulted outside Madison Square Garden

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Leading television anchor Rajdeep Sardesai was roughed up by pro-Modi supporters outside the Madison Square Garden in New York, shortly before the prime minister's address.

SIGNED: Indo-US deal on building nuclear plant

SIGNED: Indo-US deal on building nuclear plant

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

India and the United States have reached the first commercial agreement on civilian nuclear power, five years after a landmark deal between the two countries was clinched.

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

Rediff.com6 May 2020

All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.

A requiem for Mumbai's native trees

A requiem for Mumbai's native trees

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Let those in power put trees on par with the sacred cow. And century-old trees certainly need to be worshipped, says Anil Singh.

What US looks like during a shutdown

What US looks like during a shutdown

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A partial United States government shutdown over President Donald Trump's demand for $5.7 billion to build a wall along the US-Mexico border entered its 23rd day on Sunday making it the longest shuttering of federal agencies in the country's history, with no end in sight. The closure, which began on December 22, broke a decades-old record by a 1995-1996 shutdown under former US President Bill Clinton that lasted 21 days.

26/11 Mumbai attack insight helped save many lives in Vegas: Sheriff

26/11 Mumbai attack insight helped save many lives in Vegas: Sheriff

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Lombardo had traveled to Mumbai after the November 2008 terrorist attacks on hotels and other sites.

Markets end flat as investors remain wary ahead of poll results

Markets end flat as investors remain wary ahead of poll results

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

In the broader market, the BSE Midcap was down 0.2%, while BSE Smallcap fell 0.1%.

These cover girls are awesome, and so inspiring!

These cover girls are awesome, and so inspiring!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

They bent rules. Shut down haters. And inspired many with their successes. Let them inspire you too!

Indian bourses can raise $100-150 bn capital every year: BSE

Indian bourses can raise $100-150 bn capital every year: BSE

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Some of the newer regulations are such that they are even better than many advanced countries such as in the Americas and the Europe.

Rate cuts may adversely impact bank margins

Rate cuts may adversely impact bank margins

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

While rate cuts may increase churn between banks, these may not boost credit offtake meaningfully.

The woman who nailed the idol thief

The woman who nailed the idol thief

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The startling story of how a bitter ex-girlfriend helped capture artifacts raider Subhash Kapoor.

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York's midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green.

Modi's breakout from the past

Modi's breakout from the past

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Modi has debunked the uncontested wisdom of foreign and strategic policy remaining unchanged and running on a broad national consensus. This is clearly seen in his unhesitating embrace of the US and the clear hardening shift in India's stance on Pakistan, says Shekhar Gupta.

Tipping, the American way of life

Tipping, the American way of life

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Somebody should ask Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump their views on tipping, says Kishore Singh.

Motherhood no obstacle for Serena's return, says legendary Court

Motherhood no obstacle for Serena's return, says legendary Court

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Australian great Margaret Court won 24 grand slam singles titles, one ahead of American Williams, who confirmed she was pregnant on Wednesday and will sit out the rest of the season.

The most photographed destinations of 2015

The most photographed destinations of 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

This list goes ahead to prove that people still love the touristy spots!

2+2: COMCASA saves the day!

2+2: COMCASA saves the day!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'India appears to have stood its ground on strategic autonomy by resisting US pressure on Russia, China and Iran, but succumbed to the temptation to walk into a tighter embrace in defence cooperation, a high priority of the Trump administration,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Samsung versus Apple: The battle for supremacy continues

Samsung versus Apple: The battle for supremacy continues

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Samsung has reason to be worried.

Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest', remembered as boxer who transcended sports

Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest', remembered as boxer who transcended sports

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The death of Muhammad Ali, the former heavyweight champion known as much for his political activism as his boxing brilliance, triggered a worldwide outpouring of affection and admiration for one of the best-known figures of the 20th century.

Can PM Imran fix Pakistan?

Can PM Imran fix Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'Imran Khan hopes to fulfill the dreams of the founders of of Pakistan in establishing an Islamic Welfare State.' 'The grave situation of the economy makes realisation of this dream very difficult,' points out Colonel R N Ghosh Dastidar (retd).

5 things to mull about Sunday's Summit

5 things to mull about Sunday's Summit

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Modi and Obama surely put India-US ties in fast-forward mode. But 5 things deserve careful attention.

PHOTOS: Rio scrambles to be ready for Olympics as athletes, soldiers arrive

PHOTOS: Rio scrambles to be ready for Olympics as athletes, soldiers arrive

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Olympic organizers are still scrambling to finish everything from a beach volleyball venue to a new subway line, set to open just days before the opening ceremony. At the village, where lines formed Sunday as athletes began checking in, work crews were still making last minute repairs.