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Review: Kadhalil Vizhundhen

Review: Kadhalil Vizhundhen

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Sun Pictures' and Atlantic Movies' Kadhalil Vizhundhen, directed by P V Prasad and starring Boys' Nakul, is a angsty romantic story that brings a lump into your throat and is definitely worth a watch.

Stop Iran-Taliban cooperation, US to Karzai

Stop Iran-Taliban cooperation, US to Karzai

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

The US government has urged Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai to stop a secret Iran-Taliban pact against North Atlantic Treaty Organistion troops in Afghanistan.

Shrimp exporters hit by fresh US sanctions

Shrimp exporters hit by fresh US sanctions

Rediff.com16 May 2018

India largely exports block frozen shrimp to Vietnam for reprocessing and forward shipment to its customer countries like China, EU, Japan and USA.

WNS, Accenture join race for Citi's BPO arm

WNS, Accenture join race for Citi's BPO arm

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The race for Citigroup Global Services, the business process outsourcing arm of Citigroup is hotting up with the entry of the BPO firm WNS and consultancy firm Accenture.

Beware! Viruses can wipe out companies

Beware! Viruses can wipe out companies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Hurricanes and other natural disasters command the headlines. But it's everyday calamities, like computer viruses, that can really wipe out a company.

US shouldn't give Pak a dollar till they act on terror: Nikki Haley

US shouldn't give Pak a dollar till they act on terror: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Haley, the first Indian-American ever appointed to a Cabinet position in any US presidential administration, said the US did not need to give money to countries that wish harm to America, go behind its back and try and "stop us from doing things".

Music review: Singh is Kinng

Music review: Singh is Kinng

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

If you don't like Akshay Kumar or Bhangra, this isn't your album. Then again, let Pritam's songs sink in -- it's his best work in a while (with no words on 'alternate sources' yet) and some of you might be converts.

A setback for the Neo Taliban

A setback for the Neo Taliban

Rediff.com15 May 2007

'US forces have killed Mullah Dadullah Akhund, a member of the 12-member shura of the Neo Taliban.'

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

One reason is that airlines have ramped up capacity and expanded their presence in tier-II markets. The first of a three-part series analyses how the aviation industry is an outlier in the midst of an overall economic slowdown.

Stunning winners of this year's Ocean Art underwater photo contest

Stunning winners of this year's Ocean Art underwater photo contest

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The Underwater Photography Guide has announced the winners of their 8th annual Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition: a selection that runs the gamut between beautiful, eye popping and, in the case of the Conservation category winner, tragic and unnerving. This year's contest attracted "thousands" of entries from 78 countries across the world.

China, Pak tensions push India into world's top five defence spenders

China, Pak tensions push India into world's top five defence spenders

Rediff.com2 May 2018

India spent USD 63.9 billion on its military in 2017, an increase of 5.5 per cent compared with 2016 and of 45 per cent since 2008.

Net traffic to suffer for another 10-15 days

Net traffic to suffer for another 10-15 days

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

The voice operations (call centres) of IT-BPO firms -- which comprise around 20-30 per cent of most firms in India -- will be the most affected since the International Private Leased Circuits are down.

How to afford business class

How to afford business class

Rediff.com29 May 2008

As prices go up and airlines go under, can you still afford to travel well? Here are three tips and six 'secret' routes by Peter Greenberg.

Pak nukes surest way to escalate war to nuclear level: Report

Pak nukes surest way to escalate war to nuclear level: Report

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'In this regard, the future stability of Pakistan remains a wild card,' said the report.

Pak apprehensive about Indo-US N-deal: Aziz

Pak apprehensive about Indo-US N-deal: Aziz

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

He, however, said that India and Pakistan are proceeding with the composite dialogue process, which has led to reduction of tensions and resulted in several Confidence Building Measures.

ICICI Financial to sell 6% to five investors

ICICI Financial to sell 6% to five investors

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

ICICI Financial Services, ICICI Bank's subsidiary which owns its insurance and asset management businesses, will offload 5.9 per cent stake to five investors for around Rs 2,650 crore (Rs 26.50 billion).

From bullock cart to biofuel

From bullock cart to biofuel

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

In Indian villages, the concepts of bio-fuels and carbon footprints do not exist. Yet, people use cycles, bullock carts, rickshaws and their own two feet, none of which cost the environment anything.

Indian venture, bio-fuel top on Branson's mind

Indian venture, bio-fuel top on Branson's mind

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Richard Branson, after a dramatic launch of Virgin mobile in India, is keen on his India venture and is also exploring the possibilities of using bio-fuel for his aviation arm.

Jodhaa Akbar may make more money than OSO

Jodhaa Akbar may make more money than OSO

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Jodhaa Akbar grabbed an estimated $1.3 million in North America and $750,000 in the UK.

Citi, 3 others lead race for Sharekhan stake

Citi, 3 others lead race for Sharekhan stake

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Citigroup's private equity arm Citigroup Venture Capital International, Baring Private Equity, TPG and 3i are the front-runners to acquire an equity stake in Sharekhan, the retail brokerage arm of the Mumbai-based SSKI group.

India should make NATO-compatible arms: Committee

India should make NATO-compatible arms: Committee

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

The committee noted that Indian export market was at present confined to neighbouring nations like Nepal, Myanmar\nand Maldives, besides catering to the replenishment market.

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Demi Lovato was hospitalised after possible overdose.

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Fly biz class at low fares in US

Fly biz class at low fares in US

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Two major airlines are considering joining four start-ups to provide all business class flights at a fraction of the cost that the regular airlines charge for business and first class with private arrival and departure lounges.

UNGA: Mukherjee begins discussions with leaders

UNGA: Mukherjee begins discussions with leaders

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee began a round of discussions with world leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

Olympic boxing champ Taylor pleads not guilty to Arkansas assault charges

Olympic boxing champ Taylor pleads not guilty to Arkansas assault charges

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Boxing champion Jermain Taylor pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to multiple criminal charges related to allegations of threatening a family at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Little Rock, and was ordered held pending $50,000 bond.

Arsenal link up with Colorado Rapids

Arsenal link up with Colorado Rapids

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

Arsenal are the latest English Premier League club to forge ties across the Atlantic.

Landslide victory for Belarus prez

Landslide victory for Belarus prez

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Americans fear another attack: Poll

Americans fear another attack: Poll

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

A recent poll conducted across the United States has underlined peoples' fear of another terrorist attack in the country.

BPOs Genpact, Vertex Data may merge

BPOs Genpact, Vertex Data may merge

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Oak Hill Capital Partners, a US-based private equity firm, is understood to be working towards merging its two BPO portfolio companies, Genpact and Vertex Data Systems.

The science of Game of Thrones

The science of Game of Thrones

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'When so many noted universities -- including the likes of Harvard and the University of California -- are spending their resources on studying the world of GoT, it is fun to assess whether this fictional universe conforms with the laws of our real universe,' says Kumar Abhishek.

Crude Oil and the Hurricane Season

Crude Oil and the Hurricane Season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The arrival of the Atlantic Hurricane season marks an exciting time for futures and options traders. June 1st is the official start to the season.

Rock Star Rocket Scientist

Rock Star Rocket Scientist

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

With all of Dr Kalam's American interlocutors, the idea that a scientist could reach such a high public office in a democracy evoked awe and admiration.

First-ever refugee team ascends to Rio's Christ statue

First-ever refugee team ascends to Rio's Christ statue

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Members of the first-ever Olympic refugee team visited Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ statue Saturday, with smiles as wide as their arms were outstretched, imitating the landmark's open embrace as they posed for photos.

'We will drive foreign troops out of Afghanistan'

'We will drive foreign troops out of Afghanistan'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

"Foreign troops should at once leave Afghanistan, and then the institutions they created should be dismantled. Unless this happens, war will heat up further. It will not recede," the one-eyed Omar said.

Asha, Sonu, Kailash and Kunal in concert

Asha, Sonu, Kailash and Kunal in concert

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The singers give a beautiful performance in the US.

US, European CEOs gang up against India, China

US, European CEOs gang up against India, China

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The rise of India and China on the global economic platform is fast emerging as the biggest international challenge for US and European companies. The latter are now forced to consider a joint fight against this competition.

Finally, a celebration for Kiran Desai

Finally, a celebration for Kiran Desai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Nearly two months after her The Inheritance of Loss won the Man Booker Prize, the Indian community in New York finally celebrated Kiran Desai's awesome achievement.

PHOTOS: Dive in for a glimpse of Europe's first undersea museum

PHOTOS: Dive in for a glimpse of Europe's first undersea museum

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Here is a glimpse of what to expect at Europe's first underwater museum.