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Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Some of these items of consumption include ultraviolet disinfectants and sanitising boxes, free-finger touch devices, do-it-yourself grooming kits, self-cleaning water bottles, smart tiffin boxes, hand-sanitizer wearables, antiviral fabrics, tiles, flooring and mattresses, and anti-fogging glasses.

'Not my president' chants ring out across America

'Not my president' chants ring out across America

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Trump's poll-defying win has sparked a wave of similar rallies across the country.

Akhilesh off to Harvard to narrate Kumbh success story

Akhilesh off to Harvard to narrate Kumbh success story

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is finally off to United States to narrate the success story of the 2013 Kumbh Mela at the HarvardUniversityBusinessSchool on April 26.

Cipla appoints Subhanu Saxena as new CEO

Cipla appoints Subhanu Saxena as new CEO

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

In his last assignment, he led the global product strategy and commercialisation functions at Novartis Pharma AG.

Virgin Money to sponsor London Marathon to 2017

Virgin Money to sponsor London Marathon to 2017

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Richard Branson's Virgin Money has extended its sponsorship of the London Marathon until at least 2017, the banking group said on Monday after this weekend's race brought big crowds on to the city's streets.

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was a uniquely gifted player who rose from the tough streets of Buenos Aires to reach the pinnacle of his sport.

Indian woman dies after being refused abortion in Ireland

Indian woman dies after being refused abortion in Ireland

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

A 31-year-old Indian woman died in Ireland from blood poisoning after doctors allegedly refused to perform an abortion as it is "a Catholic country". Irish authorities have launched a probe into the death of Savita Halappanavar, a dentist, who was 17 weeks pregnant. She had suffered a miscarriage and later died of septicaemia at University Hospital Galway in October, The Irish Times reported on Wednesday.

Sony NY HQ sale: Highest-priced US bldg in two years

Sony NY HQ sale: Highest-priced US bldg in two years

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Buyer pays $1.1 billion.

Kosgei shatters women's marathon World record

Kosgei shatters women's marathon World record

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Kenyan Brigid Kosgei broke Paula Radcliffe's 16-year-old women's marathon world record but former Alberto Salazar coached athletes, including Mo Farah, were never a factor in the Chicago Marathon.

Sahitya Akademi President Sunil Gangopadhyay dead

Sahitya Akademi President Sunil Gangopadhyay dead

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Eminent litterateur and Sahitya Akademi President Sunil Gangopadhyay died at his South Kolkata residence in the early hours on Tuesday following a massive heart attack. He was 78.

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Morey's tweet of support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong prompted Chinese sponsors and partners to cut ties with the league and forced the National Basketball Association (NBA) to answer difficult questions about free speech.

Urjit Patel to be new RBI Dy Governor

Urjit Patel to be new RBI Dy Governor

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

He will take the place of Subir Gokarn, who was in-charge of the monetary policy department, has retired.

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Laver Cup organisers say the exhibition event will go ahead in September as planned despite the French Open moving to the same dates as the implications of the French Tennis Federation (FFT)'s shock gambit began to reverberate on Wednesday. The September 25-27 Laver Cup, an exhibition event co-created by Roger Federer which has always featured the Swiss great and one of Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.

Pratyush Kumar to head Boeing India

Pratyush Kumar to head Boeing India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Kumar will succeed Dinesh Keskar, who returned to Boeing Commercial Airplanes earlier this year.

Blizzard gives NY a miss, leaves forecasters red-faced

Blizzard gives NY a miss, leaves forecasters red-faced

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

What forecasters predicted to be one of the worst ever blizzard's in New York left only moderate snow in the Big Apple. But coastal New England was battered on Tuesday by a blizzard of blinding snow, ferocious waves and winds that topped hurricane speed.

PIX: Hurricane Sandy shuts down northeastern US

PIX: Hurricane Sandy shuts down northeastern US

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Millions of Americans in the country's heavily populated East Coast barricaded themselves in to brace up for Hurricane Sandy that will bring 11 feet waves that forecasters say will slam cities like New York, Boston and New Jersey.

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Contractors were seen busy boarding up major stores and businesses from New York and Boston in the north to southern Houston to Washington DC and Chicago in the east to San Francisco in theWest.

KBC finale: When Vidya Balan impressed Amitabh Bachchan

KBC finale: When Vidya Balan impressed Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

A lot of laughs, a lot of tears and, of course, a lot of questions end Kaun Banega Crorepati 9.

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The first seven picks of the draft entered as college freshman and 18-year-old Frenchman Frank Ntilikina was taken by the New York Knicks with the eighth choice.

'Indians were richer than Chinese'

'Indians were richer than Chinese'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Indian and Chinese households are going to spend $10 trillion per year by 2020, say Michael Silverstein and Abheek Singhi.

Shorts: Babe Ruth's 500th home run bat sells for $1m

Shorts: Babe Ruth's 500th home run bat sells for $1m

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

AMAZING rendition! Painting or photograph?

AMAZING rendition! Painting or photograph?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Rediff.com presents some of Alyssa Monk's masterpieces!

India-China consumer market seen at $10 tn by 2020

India-China consumer market seen at $10 tn by 2020

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The consumer markets of India and China would together be worth $10 trillion by 2020, according to The $10 Trillion Prize, a book by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

'We have tided over the crisis in this part of the country, hopefully'

'We have tided over the crisis in this part of the country, hopefully'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'In the second wave, probably due to the mutants, probably due to COVID-19-inappropriate behaviour, we are seeing it coming in the younger population, say from ages 30 to 50.' 'Also, we've seen that sometimes they deteriorate pretty rapidly and therefore we may need to keep a closer watch on the symptoms and on the oxygen levels at home.'

India among countries that have most millionaires

India among countries that have most millionaires

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Global private financial wealth grew by 1.9 per cent in 2011.

Harvard B-school has a new address in Mumbai

Harvard B-school has a new address in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

US-headquartered Harvard Business School (HBS) has finally found an address for its executive education classroom in India. The B-school, beginning this March, will offer executive programmes at the Taj Lands End, at Bandra, in suburban Mumbai.

PHOTOS: America weeps for Wisconsin gurdwara victims

PHOTOS: America weeps for Wisconsin gurdwara victims

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Hundreds of people from various walks of life, Indian-Americans in particular, gathered in cities across the United States to mourn the killing of six Sikh worshippers at a Wisconsin gurdwara, describing the incident as an "ugly and dark day" in the US history.

US will bid for 2024 Olympic Games, city undecided

US will bid for 2024 Olympic Games, city undecided

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The United States will bid for the 2024 Olympics, seeking to host the Summer Games for the first time since 1996.

Khullar named new Trai chief with 3-yr term

Khullar named new Trai chief with 3-yr term

Rediff.com14 May 2012

The move ended week-long speculation the government might have to appoint an acting chairman before a final decision.

Maken offers to help Yuvraj in fight against cancer

Maken offers to help Yuvraj in fight against cancer

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Sports Minister Ajay Maken has promised government help to cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States to recover from lung cancer.

'Dream job' applications dip at IIM-Ahmedabad

'Dream job' applications dip at IIM-Ahmedabad

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

A dip in 'dream job' applications could also mean that students are bagging their desired offers in the first go itself.

NBA: Heat scorch Celtics to reach finals

NBA: Heat scorch Celtics to reach finals

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

The Miami Heat secured a berth in the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals for a second consecutive year with a series-clinching 101-88 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

Increase H1-B visas to let foreign talent stay

Increase H1-B visas to let foreign talent stay

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The Boston Globe in an editorial asked the Congress to increase the H-1B visas, contending that the US has every economic incentive to keep recent graduates and welcome new immigrants that companies, especially those in tech and innovation, want in Washington.

'We want Gandhi's Gujarat, not Modi's Gujarat'

'We want Gandhi's Gujarat, not Modi's Gujarat'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Hundreds of people on Sunday joined the rallies and candle light vigils held in several cities, including New York, Washington, Chicago, Boston, and Tamarac, Florida to mark the 10th anniversary of the Gujarat riots and to pay homage to the victims.

Study Abroad: 7 things you must do before you go

Study Abroad: 7 things you must do before you go

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Counsellor Navneeta Sen Gupta from EGE Global Education tells you why it is important to plan in advance and interact with as many people as you can, before you take that trip abroad.

Want to know how Indians spend their money? Read on...

Want to know how Indians spend their money? Read on...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Indian consumer market is poised to grow 3.6 times between 2010 and 2020, faster than most other emerging markets.

Bhima Koregaon: Hope and despair for accused

Bhima Koregaon: Hope and despair for accused

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Will the latest development see a marked break from the way the case has been going?

Find out how much Internet contributes to economies

Find out how much Internet contributes to economies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

In the G20 countries, the Internet economy will grow at more than 10 per cent annually for the next five years.

'India to see BIGGEST urban migration in next 15-20 years'

'India to see BIGGEST urban migration in next 15-20 years'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

India needs to create 220 million jobs in the next 15 years and this is only possible by implementing the National Manufacturing Policy, launched recently by the government, says Arindam Bhattacharya, managing director, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) India Pvt Ltd.