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Why women find bad boys sexier

Why women find bad boys sexier

Rediff.com25 May 2011

The fair sex finds moody bad guys more attractive than cheerful men sporting a smile, says a new study.

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Prior to his speech Trump tossed masks into the crowd.

Engineering exports jump 187% to $8.2 bn

Engineering exports jump 187% to $8.2 bn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Exporters are now looking at new markets.

COVID-19: The frantic questions doctors face

COVID-19: The frantic questions doctors face

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The most commonly asked questions relate to symptoms and prevention -- 'Will summer kill the coronavirus?', 'Should outside food and non-veg food be avoided?', 'Does smoking affect chances of recovery?', 'Are face masks useful?', 'Are hand sanitisers better than soap?', 'Are elders in my family more susceptible?'

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Two Americans are among the five people from the United States who have been selected for India's prestigious Padma awards this year for their contributions in different fields.

Canada: Kanishka conspirator sentenced for perjury

Canada: Kanishka conspirator sentenced for perjury

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only man convicted in the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 329 people, was sentenced in Vancouver to nine years in prison for perjury during the trial of two men acquitted in the attacks.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

Panagariya pitches for trade pact in services with US

Panagariya pitches for trade pact in services with US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Panagariya also stressed that India must continue the liberalisation of its top tariff rates and the country should not revert back to import substitution.

'In 15 years, India will be what China is today'

'In 15 years, India will be what China is today'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Noted economist Arvind Panagariya says India is an emerging power. With liberalisation, Indian entrepreneurs have emerged and they are top class.

'There can be positive things on the Internet'

'There can be positive things on the Internet'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'I always used to say ignore the trolls and move on and focus on your fans and friends,' Sreenath Sreenivasan tells Rediff.com's Monali Sarkar. 'That was easy for me to say. But now when I say it, I really mean it.'

Unhappy at work? Avoid these three things

Unhappy at work? Avoid these three things

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Dr Srikumar Rao author of Happiness at Work discusses three things to avoid at office!

Nikki Haley to be sworn in as S Carolina governor

Nikki Haley to be sworn in as S Carolina governor

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Indian American Namrata 'Nikki' Randhawa Haley, a daughter of Sikh immigrants from Punjab, is all set to be sworn in as the governor of South Carolina at a simple ceremony in Columbia, despite heavy snowfall in the area and forecasts of deteriorating weather.A state of emergency has been declared in South Carolina and as many as nine inches of snow has dropped in parts of the state.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.

'India to be third largest economy in 20 years'

'India to be third largest economy in 20 years'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The demographics favour India, as it is a relatively young country with more working people than anywhere else

US Army gets first Sikh soldier since 1980s

US Army gets first Sikh soldier since 1980s

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Twenty-six-year-old Simran Preet Singh Lamba became the first enlisted Sikh soldier in the US army in more two decades to complete basic training without shedding his turban and other articles of faith.

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'Rather than cutting and pasting from advanced economies, we should use basic economic principles to think about what is right for India at the stage of development at which we are,' says Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian.

Govt to consider 'next round of action' on subsidies

Govt to consider 'next round of action' on subsidies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the government may consider the "next round of action" on subsidies.

Young and reckless: How stroke affects YOU

Young and reckless: How stroke affects YOU

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

A sedentary lifestyle and smoking are two of the many causes that are leading to stroke among young Indians. Abhishek Mande finds out just how real this health threat is, how to identify and avoid it.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Dr Singh to meet Indo-Canadian MPs

Dr Singh to meet Indo-Canadian MPs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Indian Prime minister Manmohan Singh, who's is landing in Toronto Saturday morning for the G20 summit, will meet Indo-Canadian MPs, and members of the State Legislatures on the sidelines on Monday.

Yuan can be an alternative to US dollar: ADB

Yuan can be an alternative to US dollar: ADB

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

The Chinese yuan has the potential to be an alternative to the US dollar and help create a multi-currency global reserve system, says an Asian Development Bank report.

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri has won the prestigious 2014 Pulitzer Prize in the poetry category for his collection of poems '3 Sections'.

Kanishka case terrorist goes on trial for perjury

Kanishka case terrorist goes on trial for perjury

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

The only person ever convicted in the 1985 Kanishka bombing recently went on trial for perjury, after he was accused of lying to protect the alleged suspects who were later acquitted.Inderjit Singh Reyat is on trial before a Canadian Court in the province of British Columbia on 19 charges of perjury, and stands accused of lying under oath in the trial of Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri. Reyat served more than 15 years in prison for manslaughter.

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Indian-American Ghazala Hashmi, a former community college professor, created history by becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected to the Virginia State Senate.

Can India surpass China? Here's what the aam aadmi says

Can India surpass China? Here's what the aam aadmi says

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Will India really beat China in future or if not beat, can it at least catch up with it? We asked common people to speak on the issue and came across some interesting viewpoints.

Ranbir Kapoor's gori girlfriend in Raajneeti

Ranbir Kapoor's gori girlfriend in Raajneeti

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Hollywood's Sarah Thompson is reportedly heading to Bollywood to act as the actor's American girlfriend in the blockbuster drama Raajneeti.

Indian-American to lead prosecution of Shahzad

Indian-American to lead prosecution of Shahzad

Rediff.com5 May 2010

India-born US Federal Attorney Preet Bharara, spearheading the prosecution of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, now has another high-profile terrorism case in his hands -- the Times Square bombing plot involving Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad.

'Ontario needs Sikh community united'

'Ontario needs Sikh community united'

Rediff.com4 May 2010

The Sikh community left behind the clouds cast by infighting in gurudwaras and extremism for the Baisakhi parade in Toronto, April 25.

'US looks at India for stability'

'US looks at India for stability'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Optimism for a bright future and pride in the resurgence of India marked the 6th Annual India Business Conference of the Columbia Business School's South Asian Business Association.

Coming soon: Total Recall remake

Coming soon: Total Recall remake

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Filmmaker Len Wiseman is set to create a modern remake of the 1990 action classic Total Recall, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

It is a 'suffering India' for the majority:Yechury

It is a 'suffering India' for the majority:Yechury

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Speaking on Neo-Liberalism, Secularism, and the Future of the Left in India, Yechury stressed that the "two Indias" could not survive together.

Child welfare lawyer Ashok Batra honoured

Child welfare lawyer Ashok Batra honoured

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Batra is the first Asian American attorney to receive this award.

Happiness at work: Is positive thinking overrated?

Happiness at work: Is positive thinking overrated?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Dr Srikumar Rao, work-place happiness guru, on why 'positive thinking' is overrated.

Meet Spider-Man's new girlfriend

Meet Spider-Man's new girlfriend

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Emma Stone is all set to play Gwen Stacy opposite Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker in the new Spider-Man movie.

Colombia landslide kills over 60 in Antioquia province

Colombia landslide kills over 60 in Antioquia province

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A rescue operation has been launched to find survivors buried in the rubble.

Rodriguez injury leaves Colombia coach 'extremely concerned'

Rodriguez injury leaves Colombia coach 'extremely concerned'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Colombia will miss Rodriguez's creativity and ability on the ball if he misses their last-16 encounter after they laboured to breakdown Senegal before Yerry Mina's bullet header in the 74th minute sealed a dramatic win.

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Like doctors, health workers, police, bankers are also COVID warriors,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Asthma Day: 11 foods that are good for your lungs

Asthma Day: 11 foods that are good for your lungs

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Caffeine is a bronchodilator that may improve airflow, says Pavithra N Raj.

Sania makes it to US Open main draw

Sania makes it to US Open main draw

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Sania Mirza entered the main draw of the US Open, beating Columbia's Catalina Castano in the final qualifying round on Friday. The Indian ace, ranked 160th, got the better of the 188th-ranked Columbian 6-1, 1-6, 6-3.

CCD board to probe Siddhartha's transactions, plans to monetise assets

CCD board to probe Siddhartha's transactions, plans to monetise assets

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Among other things, the company is considering monetising the Global Village tech park located off Mysore Road in Bengaluru, for which private equity major Blackstone was said to have shown interest.