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The way forward for #MeToo

The way forward for #MeToo

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'Awareness should be raised; protocols and procedures, and reporting mechanisms must be put in place to protect both men and women in the workplace,' notes Jael Silliman.

Work-life balance: Let your spouse take control

Work-life balance: Let your spouse take control

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

A parent who regularly works the night shift may deliberately try to be awake and available for children before and after school.

Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as US Supreme Court Judge

Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as US Supreme Court Judge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Even as he was being sworn in inside the Supreme Court, scores of people protested across the street at the Capitol.

Foreigners availing research visa to undergo strict scrutiny

Foreigners availing research visa to undergo strict scrutiny

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Foreigners intending to work in NGOs, carry out research work on human rights and environment issues will have to face stricter scrutiny of their visa applications after detection of several incidents of alleged misuse of these provisions.

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been asked to complete its investigation in a week, meaning the confirmation of Kavanaugh, 53, as Supreme Court judge would be delayed by at least a week.

Early GST rollout to help create more jobs, boost output: IMF

Early GST rollout to help create more jobs, boost output: IMF

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Early GST rollout to help create more jobs, boost output, says IMF.

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Cameroon overpower Ecuador; Nigeria score late to draw with Sweden

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Sexy WAG Irina Shayk strips

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Sexy WAG Irina Shayk strips

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

IMF's Lagarde says may have to look at reform alternatives

IMF's Lagarde says may have to look at reform alternatives

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

IMF policymakers have said they will come up with ideas on how to push ahead with reform by mid-December.

This is historic! Women stars to make debut on FIFA video game cover

This is historic! Women stars to make debut on FIFA video game cover

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

American World Cup champion Alex Morgan will be one of two women football players to score a first by featuring on the front cover of FIFA, the world's most popular football video game.

'India needs to curb red tape and lift FDI limits'

'India needs to curb red tape and lift FDI limits'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Biden, who during his visit to India in 2013 had set the target of increasing the bilateral trade to $500 billion.

Lower oil prices will boost global economy: IMF chief

Lower oil prices will boost global economy: IMF chief

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Crude oil has fallen about 40 per cent since mid June and the price on Monday touched its lowest level since mid 2009 before US oil prices posted their biggest one-day gain in two years overnight.

'Lashkar and Pak army recruit from same pool of educated youth'

'Lashkar and Pak army recruit from same pool of educated youth'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

C Christine Fair, an acclaimed Pakistan expert who teaches at Georgetown University rebutted some of the common perceptions of Pakistan.

IMF chief asks India to remove investment bottlenecks

IMF chief asks India to remove investment bottlenecks

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Suggesting steps to boost the Indian economy, the IMF chief further said the government should focus on fiscal consolidation.

US denies getting Pakistan's dossier against R&AW

US denies getting Pakistan's dossier against R&AW

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Pakistan did not submit any dossier on the alleged Indian activities inside the country during its foreign secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry's meetings with top US officials in Washington this month, a top American official has said.

The man the Greeks hate the most

The man the Greeks hate the most

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Wolfgang Schauble has done right by the Euro zone, but the Greeks believe that doesn't necessarily mean he has done right by them.

Global economy to strengthen in 2014 but risk remains: IMF chief

Global economy to strengthen in 2014 but risk remains: IMF chief

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The global economy, which gathered momentum in 2013, would continue to strengthen in 2014, largely because of improvements in the advanced economies, the International Monetary Fund Chief Christine Lagarde has said even as she expressed concern over the rising risk of deflation.

Sports Shorts: Boxers Panghal, Kaushik felicitated

Sports Shorts: Boxers Panghal, Kaushik felicitated

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

IMF welcomes establishment of BRICS bank

IMF welcomes establishment of BRICS bank

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Meanwhile, the US refrained from making any comment on the move to set up the development bank aimed at reshaping the international financial system dominated by the West, saying that the details are yet to emerge.

Who's afraid of #metoo

Who's afraid of #metoo

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'#metoo has put front and centre an issue that society has suppressed for far too long,' says Kanika Datta.

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Kavanaugh told the audience that all his new law clerks at the Supreme Court were women -- a first in the history of the Supreme Court.

Robust growth should have large impact on the poor: World Bank

Robust growth should have large impact on the poor: World Bank

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Global growth should have a large impact on the poor, says World Bank.

Pakistan will continue to support terrorists

Pakistan will continue to support terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

'The problem with India and Pakistan can be solved by Pakistan by ceasing its support for Islamist terrorists operating in India, letting go of its baseless demands upon Kashmir, ceasing its support for terrorists attacking India assets in Afghanistan.'

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Chinese Premier Premier Li Keqiang said world economic recovery should not be driven by mainly China, but in concert with many countries.

Braving the wasteland: Live out your Mad Max fantasy

Braving the wasteland: Live out your Mad Max fantasy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Thousands of cosplayers came together in the southern California desert to celebrate the Wasteland Weekend.

Modi pitches for Indian as IMF Deputy MD

Modi pitches for Indian as IMF Deputy MD

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Lagarde had said an Indian could head IMF.

India's GDP will be bigger than Japan, Germany combined in 4 yrs: IMF

India's GDP will be bigger than Japan, Germany combined in 4 yrs: IMF

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

IMF expects growth to pick up to 7.2 per cent.

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

"I am looking for a fair process, a process where I can defend my integrity and clear my name. And all I am asking for is fairness and that I'd be heard in this process," Kavanaugh, 53, said.

Ready Player One Review: Spielberg's love song is a thumping joyride

Ready Player One Review: Spielberg's love song is a thumping joyride

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

In Ready Player One, Steven Spielberg returns to an arena he predominantly parented with the optimism of a kid who hasn't forgotten what it's like to be an audience, notes Sukanya Verma.

Postcards from the Raj

Postcards from the Raj

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

It was an exciting time for India and the world. Photography had been invented 50 years earlier, and the mass-produced Kodak camera of the 1880s helped democratise photography. Ritika Kochhar reports on an unusual exhibition of postcards that chronicle life in the British Raj.

Women's World Cup: US beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F

Women's World Cup: US beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Nchout sends Cameroon through with last kick of game

Chilling eyewitness account from inside the Lindt caf

Chilling eyewitness account from inside the Lindt caf

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Marcia Mikhael, 42, was one of the 17 people held hostage by Iranian-born gunman Man Haron Monis on Monday in the terrorist siege at Sydney's Lindt caf that ended early Tuesday morning. Marcia was asked to stand in the front of a black Islamic flag and forced to record a chilling message by her captor with his list of demands.

When iPhone photos become works of art

When iPhone photos become works of art

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

In the hands of skilled photographers, smartphones are capable of producing works of art - as these stunning images show. Now in its twelfth year, the iPhone Photography Awards competition aims to find the best photographs taken using just an iPhone. Every year since it was founded in 2007, the IPPAWARDS has selected the very best shots among thousands submitted by iPhone photographers from more than 140 countries around the world. This year's grand prize went to Gabriella Cigliano for a mesmerising image shot on an iPhone X of two young girls in Tanzania. Scroll down to take a look at the stunning photos that made the cut.

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Although the first woman to hold the position of chief economist at IMF, it would be wrong to see her appointment through the lens of gender

Philander replaces India's Ashwin as the No.1 Test all-rounder

Philander replaces India's Ashwin as the No.1 Test all-rounder

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

South African player Vernon Philander has reportedly taken the No.1 spot on the ICC player rankings for Test all-rounders, replacing India's R Ashwin.

What Young Investors Must Know

What Young Investors Must Know

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'By entering at an early age, they stand a better chance of developing into skilled investors.'

Lashkar will turn to India after Afghanistan: US commander

Lashkar will turn to India after Afghanistan: US commander

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Pakistan-based terrorist outfits like Lashkar-e-Tayiba are likely to turn their attention to India with the drawdown of US forces from Afghanistan, a top Pentagon commander has told lawmakers.

US rate hike: RBI prepared to deal with volatility in markets

US rate hike: RBI prepared to deal with volatility in markets

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

RBI will take a cue from the Fed policy statement.

Stunning images celebrate the best in wedding photography

Stunning images celebrate the best in wedding photography

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Stunning images celebrate the best in wedding photography From intimate portraits to breathtaking landscapes, these stunning images represent the very best in wedding photography from around the world. With kind permission from International Wedding Photographer of the Year, these are some of the best in the contest.

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Irrespective of what the future may have in store, the year 2018 has ushered humanity towards an era of next generation technology, demonstrating that there is no looking back in scientific innovations.