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Kansas killing an individual act, says foreign secretary Jaishankar

Kansas killing an individual act, says foreign secretary Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Jaishankar, who along with the Commerce Secretary Rita Teotia, held a series of meetings with top officials of the Trump's administration and Congressional leaders, said the tragic incident in Kansas featured in many of their discussions.

Future-RIL deal: Next phase of Bezos-Biyani battle to begin in Singapore

Future-RIL deal: Next phase of Bezos-Biyani battle to begin in Singapore

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The development of the constitution of the tribunal comes at a time when the Delhi high court in December 2020 refused to restrain Amazon from interfering in Future Retail's deal with Reliance Retail by writing to statutory authorities.

All you need to know before Trump arrives

All you need to know before Trump arrives

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'If there is one certainty in this visit, it is that Trump does not follow a script. He is unpredictable,' highlights Ambassador B S Prakash.

BPCL may switch to GDR issue

BPCL may switch to GDR issue

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

Miss America says Bye Bye Bikini. Do you agree?

Miss America says Bye Bye Bikini. Do you agree?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'We are not going to judge you on your outward appearance,' Gretchen Carlson, who was Miss America in 1989, said.

Mini IPL in USA plans put on hold: BCCI president

Mini IPL in USA plans put on hold: BCCI president

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur has said the Cricket Board has put on hold plans of hosting a 'mini IPL' in the USA, with T20 Internationals being seen as the preferred platform to reach out to the American market. The main hurdle, according to Thakur, was the time zone difference. "I think we must understand the time difference. IPL is seen in India from 7 o'clock to 11 or 11.30 at night. So you have to play somewhere in the east coast here (USA) so (that) the timing matches.

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Pai backs Murthy, says Infy COO 'pay hike spectacular, not performance'

Pai backs Murthy, says Infy COO 'pay hike spectacular, not performance'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Pai argued that at a time when the salary for entry level software engineers had not been raised in the IT industry in India for the past seven years, it was totally wrong to hike the compensation for top-level executives.

Trump or Biden? It's D-Day for America

Trump or Biden? It's D-Day for America

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Americans will give their final verdict, either giving incumbent Donald Trump another four years or bestowing reins to Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden.

Chandrayaan-2 launch to take place between July 9-16

Chandrayaan-2 launch to take place between July 9-16

Rediff.com22 May 2019

"It is going to be the most complex mission ever undertaken by ISRO. It is going to take place between July 9 and 16, this year," Sivan said, addressing scientists from the Mission Control Centre.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic sets up Federer showdown; Barty, Kenin cruise

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic sets up Federer showdown; Barty, Kenin cruise

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'For some South Asians, it may be tempting to think "I'm not Muslim, this doesn't really affect me".' 'But please know, it affects all of us,' says Arun Venugopal, a reporter at WNYC in New York.

First commercial US flight in over 50 years lands in Cuba

First commercial US flight in over 50 years lands in Cuba

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Cheers broke out in the cabin of JetBlue flight 387 as the plane touched down.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Announcing his tax reforms Trump said his policies would benefit working families.

GWU cancels suspension of student who displayed Hindu swastika

GWU cancels suspension of student who displayed Hindu swastika

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A prestigious American university has decided to rescind its suspension order against a student who displayed a Hindu swastika on his residence hall's bulletin board.

Nakamura spoils Vishy Anand's birthday in London

Nakamura spoils Vishy Anand's birthday in London

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

It was not the best of birthdays for five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand as he went down to Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the third round of London Chess Classic chess tournament.

Will Boeing 737 MAX return to Indian skies?

Will Boeing 737 MAX return to Indian skies?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The aircraft, which has been grounded since March following two fatal crashes which killed 346 on board, is crucial to Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet's fortune, which has up to 205 aircraft on order. With the grounding, the airline's capacity expansion plan is suffering.

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

For the current woes of the state to end, in city after city, town after town, village after village, unauthorised constructions have to be removed, no questions asked, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Mark Scialla had interviewed several people on December 28 and 29 on alleged health issues faced by them due to the now closed Sterlite copper plant. Rambha said the visa clearly stated that the American national should not embark on any work except tourist activities.

Beware of Xi's secret army!

Beware of Xi's secret army!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

India, Taiwan and countries with large numbers of Tibetans, Uyghurs and overseas Chinese will be prominent among those that witness elevated United Front activity, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RAW officer.

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to charge Armstrong

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to charge Armstrong

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's review board have unanimously recommended charging seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong with using performance-enhancing drugs during his record-breaking career, USADA said on Friday.

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

What startles a visitor like me from India is how the 2020 US presidential election has divided families, husband and wife, parents and children, observes Payal Mohanka.

How to tackle coronavirus, the Indian way

How to tackle coronavirus, the Indian way

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'Whether we like it or not, coronavirus is knocking on the door. We only have two weeks, a month if we are lucky, to prepare for its spread.' 'The US wasted this opportunity and is facing spreading virus and economic meltdown,' notes Sonalde Desai.

Hockey: India's women team thrashed by USA

Hockey: India's women team thrashed by USA

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The Indian women's hockey team yet again produced a lacklustre performance as they were thrashed 3-0 by the United States to suffer their third successive loss in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday.

'Culture of discrimination and retaliation is widespread at Infosys'

'Culture of discrimination and retaliation is widespread at Infosys'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Erin Green, former head of immigration, Infosys says says only the loss of a big client could push Infosys to correct its internal corporate culture.

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

Rediff.com20 May 2020

It can be noted that ever since Satyam Computers scandal came out in January 2009, the audit world, especially the Big Four, have been under fire from the regulators.

Infy Q1 net profit up 3.7%, announces 1:1 bonus issue

Infy Q1 net profit up 3.7%, announces 1:1 bonus issue

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

"The Board in its meeting... has considered, approved and recommended a bonus issue of one equity share for every equity share held and a stock dividend of one American Depositary Share (ADS) for every ADS held, as on a record date to be determined," the company said in the regulatory filing.

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Surprisingly, Jeff Bezos is the new entrant to the list and ends up holding the first position.

Golf: Chawrasia extends lead in Hong Kong

Golf: Chawrasia extends lead in Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India golfer SSP Chawrasia forged a two-shot lead at the Hong Kong Open on Friday, overcoming buffeting winds to card a four-under-par 66 in the second round at Fanling.

US to give India ventilators to fight COVID-19: Trump

US to give India ventilators to fight COVID-19: Trump

Rediff.com16 May 2020

At Trump's request, India had last month allowed the export of 50 million hydroxychloroquine tablets to treat COVID-19 patients in America, the country worst hit by the pandemic.

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Virtual is the new Ritual and my mind often wonders: Did it have to take a microscopic inert organism to bring families closer?'

Hospital Horror: 'IVF hospitals have a very low success rate'

Hospital Horror: 'IVF hospitals have a very low success rate'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'IVF hospitals have very low success rates and provide very expensive treatment without having any knowledge of the real problem (it would seem)' says Rediff.com reader Tapasya Karthickeyan

La Liga: Bale to stay at Madrid, says Zidane

La Liga: Bale to stay at Madrid, says Zidane

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, Real Mallorca made a dream return to La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Eibar at the Estadi Son Moix on Saturday, less than two months after sealing back-to-back promotions to rejoin Spain's soccer elite.

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The announcement comes as a big relief to international students, including those from India.

Why Taliban chief's killing is good news for India

Why Taliban chief's killing is good news for India

Rediff.com26 May 2016

What does the Taliban chief's death means for various stakeholders?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.

US text book row: California not to replace 'India' with 'South Asia'

US text book row: California not to replace 'India' with 'South Asia'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

A California commission -- mandated with recommendation and revision of school text books -- has rejected demands of replacing India with South Asia for pre-1947 references

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

President Trump, a Republican, however, did not formally concede the election to Biden, saying he would 'continue to fight and will prevail'. He has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of electoral fraud. Many of the lawsuits have been dismissed by courts.

Stephens sees off Ostapenko to win Miami crown

Stephens sees off Ostapenko to win Miami crown

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

American Sloane Stephens kept intact her streak of never having lost a final as she defeated Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko 7-6(5), 6-1 to claim the Miami Open title on Saturday.