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Blast outside British consulate in NY

Blast outside British consulate in NY

Rediff.com5 May 2005

The explosion shattered windows and damaged some cars outside the mission, but no injuries were reported.

Adani Group begins $130 mn debt buyback, first since Hindenburg report

Adani Group begins $130 mn debt buyback, first since Hindenburg report

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Monday started the first debt buyback programme since billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate was targeted by a US short-seller in January. APSEZ floated a tender to buy back as much as $130 million of its July 2024 bonds and similar amounts in each of the next four quarters, it said in an exchange filing, as it looks to regain investor confidence by showing that its liquidity position is comfortable. Shares of Adani group companies pummelled after Hindenburg Research in a January 24 report accused it of accounting fraud and improper use of offshore tax havens for stock manipulation.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

Modi to lead historic Yoga session at UN headquarters

Modi to lead historic Yoga session at UN headquarters

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

In a video message on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Modi said India has always nurtured traditions that unite, adopt and embrace and made a fervent appeal to eliminate contradictions, hurdles and resistances through yoga.

US runner sues ex-coach, Nike over alleged abuse

US runner sues ex-coach, Nike over alleged abuse

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

In a statement, Nike said it did not comment on ongoing litigation.

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that any direct contact or direct clash of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) troops with the Russian army would lead to a 'global catastrophe'.

This American Actress To Perform At Modi's event

This American Actress To Perform At Modi's event

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

African American singer and actress Mary Millben, known for her moving rendition of Om Jai Jagadish Hare and Jana Gana Mana, will perform at a diaspora event to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra D Modi in Washington, DC on June 23.

Love Again Review: What's Priyanka Doing In This Clunker?

Love Again Review: What's Priyanka Doing In This Clunker?

Rediff.com12 May 2023

As happy as one is to cheer for her global star status, I wish PC's choice of projects was more topical than stale formula, sighs Sukanya Verma.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Seen Megan's Naked Dress?

Seen Megan's Naked Dress?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Megan Fox rocked a see-through dress at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.

SEE: Digital display of Lord Ram at Times Square

SEE: Digital display of Lord Ram at Times Square

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The digital display of Lord Ram is one of the most expensive digital billboards of the Hindu deity at Times Square.

PHOTOS: Protesters in US rally against Trump presidency

PHOTOS: Protesters in US rally against Trump presidency

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Thousands of anti-Trump protesters, including politicians and celebrities, have rallied in New York. Demonstrators also clashed with police outside the National Press Club in Washington, DC ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.

US denies cyberattack after snag hits flight system

US denies cyberattack after snag hits flight system

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

According to FlightAware, a flight tracking company, more than 9,500 flights within, into or out of the United States were delayed and more than 1,300 were cancelled due to the system failure.

Omicron surge: 3,000 flights cancelled worldwide; 11,500 delayed

Omicron surge: 3,000 flights cancelled worldwide; 11,500 delayed

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

A total of 2,969 flight cancellations and 11,512 flight delays worldwide on Tuesday, with 1,172 of the cancellations and 5,458 of the delays occurring within, into, or out of the US, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware.

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Katrina's back with her boys... Abhishek Bachchan meets his hero... Karisma's quiz question...

Why Is Shah Rukh Talking To His Shirt?

Why Is Shah Rukh Talking To His Shirt?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Priyanka-Nick's night out... Kareena tucks into a yummy meal... Shriya prefers French fries...

The fashion outsider making waves in Milan and New York

The fashion outsider making waves in Milan and New York

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The vibe of Vaishali Shadangule's flagship store in Kala Ghoda reminds you that she'll always be an outlier, says Abhishek Mande.

Laapataa Ladies Found On OTT!

Laapataa Ladies Found On OTT!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

From Vijay Devarakonda to Kung Fu Panda, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on OTT this week.

How Pep Guardiola Celebrated Record Triumph

How Pep Guardiola Celebrated Record Triumph

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Spaniard became the most successful foreign manager in the history of English football, after clinching his fourth Premier League crown.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

When The World Fell In Love

When The World Fell In Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Here's looking at how the world celebrated the day of love!

Russia to drop charges against rebel leader, Wagner chief to go to Belarus

Russia to drop charges against rebel leader, Wagner chief to go to Belarus

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

After Wagner mercenary force chief Yevgeny Prigozhin decided to halt his forces' march to Moscow under deal brokered by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Living, loving the Big Apple

Living, loving the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

In this special presentation, Rediff.com / India Abroad writers amalgamate various perspectives; assimilate diverse experiences to gauge the pulse of New York City.

Mumbai, Bangalore among cheapest cities in world

Mumbai, Bangalore among cheapest cities in world

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked Singapore as the priciest ahead of Zurich, Hong Kong, Geneva and Paris.

US city to pay $27 mn settlement to George Floyd's family

US city to pay $27 mn settlement to George Floyd's family

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The settlement was among the largest in a case of police misconduct and was announced as Derek Chauvin, the former officer who knelt on Floyd's neck, has been charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There's a crazy lot to watch on OTT this week.

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Here's what happened when the former American President attended the premiere of Lion in New York City.

15 Israeli soldiers killed during ground op in Gaza

15 Israeli soldiers killed during ground op in Gaza

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

At least 15 Israeli soldiers have been killed during the ground invasion in Gaza since Tuesday as its forces press deeper into the enclave, attacking dozens of targets affiliated with its Hamas terror group, The New York Times reported citing the Israeli military.

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations.

Dangerous heat wave bakes much of the US

"Dangerous" heat wave bakes much of the US

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

An "oppressive and dangerous" heat wave has gripped much of the United States, leaving at least six people dead and caused the cancellation of several public events. The National Weather Service has said that temperatures hovering around 106 degree Fahrenheit (41C), which has blanketed about a third of the population of the United States in recent days, will come down on Monday in a burst of thunderstorms and cooling rain brought on by a cold front. Till they receive some relief, here's how Americans are battling the heat.

Mumbai is costliest city for travellers, Chandigarh best holiday spot

Mumbai is costliest city for travellers, Chandigarh best holiday spot

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Mumbai was found to have the highest average hotel room rent of Rs 23,092 for three nights while hotels in Jaipur continues to remain the cheapest to stay.

Drogba joins MLS bandwagon, signs for Montreal Impact

Drogba joins MLS bandwagon, signs for Montreal Impact

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

"It's an honour to welcome Didier Drogba to the Impact," said team president Joey Saputo.

Modi to get rock star reception in New York

Modi to get rock star reception in New York

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first trip to New York as leader of the world's most populous democracy, will draw perhaps the largest crowd ever by a foreign leader on US soil when he takes the stage on Sunday in Madison Square Garden before a crowd forecast to total more than 18,000 people.

Don't blush! It's 'No Pants' day on the subway

Don't blush! It's 'No Pants' day on the subway

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Subway riders in New York City and other places around the world on Sunday got an eyeful when their fellow transit users stripped down to their underwear, as a part of the annual No Pants Subway Ride.

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Besides Surat, which will also be the world's fastest growing city during 2019-35, the other nine cities are Agra, Bengaluru Hyderabad, Nagpur, Tiruppur, Rajkot, Tiruchirappalli, Chennai and Vijayawada.

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre, more than 4,000 people in the US have died due to COVID-19 and nearly 190,000 have been infected by it.

Watch out for these celebrities at NYC marathon this Sunday!

Watch out for these celebrities at NYC marathon this Sunday!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The notable names in the NYC marathon donning their running shoes for charity on November 2.

Crowded much? 20 most visited cities in the world

Crowded much? 20 most visited cities in the world

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The good folks at market intelligence firm Euromonitor International have compiled this list based on international visitors arriving at various cities in 2013.