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Trump fires Veterans Affairs chief, taps WH doctor to replace him:

Trump fires Veterans Affairs chief, taps WH doctor to replace him:

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Early this month, Trump had unceremoniously fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and nominated Mike Pompeo

New Honda City takes you back to the future!

New Honda City takes you back to the future!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

When a manufacturer launches the fifth generation of a product, it is given that earlier avatars hit the mark. Ditto for the new Honda City, the latest version of which also brings in sweeping changes to the carmaker's product strategy for the Indian market, says Pavan Lall.

Trump listening, Modi targets Pak for supporting terrorism

Trump listening, Modi targets Pak for supporting terrorism

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

At the Howdy Modi event, the PM said that the people who cannot even manage their own country are harbouring terrorists and supporting terrorism.

World's first Chikungunya vaccine developed

World's first Chikungunya vaccine developed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

American researchers have developed a vaccine for chikungunya fever made from an insect-specific virus that does not have any effect on people, making the vaccine safe and effective.

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The study draws attention to the contribution of the Indian industry

Rupee bounces back by 5 paise vs dollar to 63.67

Rupee bounces back by 5 paise vs dollar to 63.67

Rediff.com19 May 2015

It moved in a range of 63.54 and 63.81 per dollar during the day.

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

These firms invested $17.9 bn and have also contributed $147 million towards corporate social responsibility and $588 million as R&D expenditure in the US.

Donald Trump is on a roll... wins Nevada Caucus

Donald Trump is on a roll... wins Nevada Caucus

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The 69-year-old billionaire reality TV star has now won three of the four early nominating states, after convincing wins in South Carolina and New Hampshire.

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

Khashoggi's death was 'a plot gone awry': Trump

Khashoggi's death was 'a plot gone awry': Trump

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Trump said he was "not satisfied" with the response of Riyadh over Khashoggi's death.

New York fracking ban is bad news for RIL, shale gas producers

New York fracking ban is bad news for RIL, shale gas producers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Ril's shale gas may be impacted due to fracking ban

Bhubaneswar in running to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Bhubaneswar in running to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The final inspection will take place later this year following which the venue of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2020 will be named.

South Asians welcome US Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriages

South Asians welcome US Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriages

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Indian-American elected officials, civil rights organisations and queers welcome the United States Supreme Court historic decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide for all Americans on Friday.

'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.

F1: Rosberg ends season on a hat-trick high with Abu Dhabi win

F1: Rosberg ends season on a hat-trick high with Abu Dhabi win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Nico Rosberg ended the Formula One season on a winning high in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with team mate and triple world champion Lewis Hamilton following him home in a record 12th one-two finish for dominant Mercedes.

Crude oil tanks; India's gain could be well over Rs 1 lakh cr

Crude oil tanks; India's gain could be well over Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Chinese stock markets suffered their biggest single-day drop since the global financial crisis.

MLS: Villa fires New York City to win over Montreal

MLS: Villa fires New York City to win over Montreal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

New York City continued their recent surge as Spaniard David Villa notched two classy goals, including the late winner, in a 2-1 away win.

'In six months' time I will come out with a vaccine'

'In six months' time I will come out with a vaccine'

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'This is an improved version of BCG that also gives immunity against the coronavirus.'

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

These photos from space will surely make you gasp!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you want a reminder of just how gorgeous our universe is, then take some time to browse the winners of the 2020 Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. French photographer Nicolas Lefaudeux took the top prize with a tilt-shift perspective on the Andromeda Galaxy. The winning images are part of an exhibition opening on October 23 at the National Maritime Museum in London and have been collected into a book. Cue some truly innovative an unexpected captures of galaxies, nebulae, planets, the Moon and even SpaceX satellites.

What Indian diaspora thinks about Narendra Modi varied

What Indian diaspora thinks about Narendra Modi varied

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The PBD this year functions as a political stage for the BJP government at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi have been wooing the Indian diaspora through widely publicised events across the country. At the PBD, the mood was either largely pro-Modi, and when not, apolitical.

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at airports across the US to protest the ban announced by President Donald Trump on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, extending solidarity to those affected as chaos and fear gripped individuals trying to enter the country.

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.

After Houston, the road ahead

After Houston, the road ahead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'The challenge before the two countries is to turn the peak into a plateau and enter an irreversible phase of cooperation,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Obama touts 'responsible' energy development measures, climate goals

Obama touts 'responsible' energy development measures, climate goals

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Obama said he wants to boost the use of natural gas in transportation

'Never give up on your idea'

'Never give up on your idea'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Intel's Young Scientist Karan Jerath talks about inventing, innovating and life.

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

From round-the-clock surveillance of people and equipment to choosing the right materials for the building that contains the servers that store data, these facilities are truly state-of-the-art.

The most stunning scenes from nature

The most stunning scenes from nature

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Wheeling round, a look of utter shock on its face, a marmot jumps in fright after a young fox sneaks up behind it. The split-second encounter between prey and predator -- called the Moment -- has won the man who captured it the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He was chosen from a longlist of various category winners, all of whom managed to record the oddities, rivalries and beauty of the natural world. Scroll down for some of the winners.

The dark side of lower oil prices

The dark side of lower oil prices

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Foreign exchange reserves of the oil producers have increased by $1.1 trillion over the past decade.

Rupee extends losses for 2nd day vs USD, down 10 paise

Rupee extends losses for 2nd day vs USD, down 10 paise

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Rupee is under pressure against the dollar say currency watchers.

186,267 Indian students study in the US

186,267 Indian students study in the US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

186,267 Indian students were studying in the US in 2016-2017.

India is having a very French moment

India is having a very French moment

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The third Bonjour India is coming to 33 cities!

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

'The biggest takeaway is that the US-India relationship, which has sputtered a bit in recent months, enjoyed a big boost.'

Rupee ends 2 paise lower at 63.41 against dollar

Rupee ends 2 paise lower at 63.41 against dollar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The Rupee is seen strengthening against the dollar.

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina in Asia badminton quarter-finals

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina in Asia badminton quarter-finals

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

The ancient Indian myth that could save our oceans

The ancient Indian myth that could save our oceans

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Today humanity is churning the ocean with a thoughtless vengeance -- with toxic wastes, plastics and hazardous substances being dumped into our once pristine seas. And there is no benign Lord Shiva to rescue us from our collective greed, says Shyam Saran.

Why companies should pay attention to this year's physics Nobel

Why companies should pay attention to this year's physics Nobel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Shuji Nakamura was given only a tiny bonus for his invention and he had to sue to get the money due him.

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

It has been a half-century since Neil Armstrong stepped out of a lunar module and onto the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969 and declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The moment heralded a golden age of space exploration that was set in motion just eight years earlier in 1961, when United States President John F Kennedy promised before Congress to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Here are some lesser-known facts about the historic first mission:

Sensex ends 200 points higher, Nifty reclaims 8,000

Sensex ends 200 points higher, Nifty reclaims 8,000

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The positive bias was aided by metal, realty and auto indices