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Oprah Winfrey announces new series

Oprah Winfrey announces new series

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The series, Behind the Scenes: Oprah's 25th Season, will give Oprah Winfrey Show fans a behind-the-scenes look at the final season.

Nooyi, Narayen among 25 top gun CEOs in US

Nooyi, Narayen among 25 top gun CEOs in US

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Adobe System's chief executive officer Shantanu Narayen and beverage major Pepsico's Indra Nooyi have been ranked at the 16th and 17th places, respectively in the list of 25 'top gun CEOs' for 2009 who kept their firms thriving amid the recessionary situation. The list is topped by business solutions provider Automatic Data Process's Gary C Butler and the magazine said he was 'extremely strong at strategic planning and overall execution.'

The World's Richest Women

The World's Richest Women

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Forbes Magazine has published its list of the world's richest women for the year 2009.

Guns vs butter at Wuhan

Guns vs butter at Wuhan

Rediff.com3 May 2018

'Modi's recent decisions to improve India-China relations, adjust India's neighbourhood policies and to rebalance India's ties with the major powers are linked to his political agenda.' 'Of course, the good part is that this agenda is also in the national interest,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How Selena Gomez became the queen of Instagram

How Selena Gomez became the queen of Instagram

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Read our weekly round-up that brings you the latest news on models, designers and celebs from the world of glamour and entertainment.

The Top Teen Celebs

The Top Teen Celebs

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

A list of top teen entrepreneurs as compiled by Forbes.

The Most Bankable Stars in Hollywood

The Most Bankable Stars in Hollywood

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Will Smith continues to be the most bankable star in Hollywood, according to the entertainment database company The Ulmer Scale

'The youth of today should learn to stick it out'

'The youth of today should learn to stick it out'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Chanda Kochhar, CEO and managing director of ICICI Bank, spells out ICICI's work culture and employee philosophy.

It's Branson vs Adani in Australia

It's Branson vs Adani in Australia

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Virgin promoter to protest Adani's mining project in Australia, saying it will damage the Great Barrier Reef

#InstaInspiration: The success mantra of the Superwoman of comedy

#InstaInspiration: The success mantra of the Superwoman of comedy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

6 reasons why Indian BPOs will keep booming

6 reasons why Indian BPOs will keep booming

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Indian info-tech companies that once specialized in basic work are now providing high-value tasks such as R&D and business transformation services.

Oscar swag bag, the expensive hamper everyone wins this year

Oscar swag bag, the expensive hamper everyone wins this year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The 'Everyone Wins' luxury hamper includes expensive beauty services and travel packages.

India's 10 highest paid CEOs

India's 10 highest paid CEOs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Not too many surprises, but India's richest man is ranked 19th.

India's 10 richest people

India's 10 richest people

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

The nation is now home to 52 billionaires, up from 27 last year and only two short of what India had at the peak of its stock market boom in 2007.

#InstaInspiration: The principle that made Jeff Bezos the world's richest man

#InstaInspiration: The principle that made Jeff Bezos the world's richest man

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers

7 things you must know about Nick Jonas

7 things you must know about Nick Jonas

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

... He is 11 years younger... makes more money than her...

Hollywood's Top Earners

Hollywood's Top Earners

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Here's the list according to Forbes magazine.

Hollywood's most bankable actresses

Hollywood's most bankable actresses

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Check out the top ten actresses who made it to Forbes' power list.

The hottest, highest-paid models in the world

The hottest, highest-paid models in the world

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Forbes magazine has released it's international list of this year's top-earning models. Which sexy ladies have the deepest pockets? Find out right here!

Lee targets 100 mph speed barrier

Lee targets 100 mph speed barrier

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Fresh from destroying England with a scorching display of fast, swinging yorkers that skittled stumps all over Lord's to help Australia seal a series-clinching 4-0 lead with three ODIs remaining, Brett Lee has declared his goal of breaking the 100mph (160.93km/h) speed barrier.

Most powerful lists? Dump them, says Nooyi

Most powerful lists? Dump them, says Nooyi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Addressing an Economic Club gathering in Chicago, Nooyi recalled that in 2001 when she went home to tell her mother about her appointment as the Pepsico president, her mother reacted indifferently with a 'dead pan' expression.

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

An increasing number of US lawmakers voiced anger on Monday over the NBA's response to a Houston Rockets official's tweet backing Hong Kong democracy protests, raising US-China tensions as talks to end a 15-month trade war resumed.

Now, Lakshmi Mittal tops soccer rich list

Now, Lakshmi Mittal tops soccer rich list

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

In its annual ranking of the world's richest people released last month, Forbes had named Mittal at the eighth place with a net worth of $19.3 billion.

Football blossoms, despite recession

Football blossoms, despite recession

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Soccer is at least one business that hasn't been sidelined by the recession.

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Six Indian women have made it to Asia's most powerful women list released by Forbes.

Tax misery score: India tops list

Tax misery score: India tops list

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

India has earned the dubious distinction of being the country adding the maximum teeth to its tax regime since last year, says a study by Forbes.

Crisis? Bargain deals greet consumers

Crisis? Bargain deals greet consumers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

As US business magazine Forbes puts its, the deals being offered would not last forever as they would "evaporate" as the economy improves in the coming months. In its list of '10 Things To Buy Before the Economy Improves', the publication has named houses, diamonds, toys, cars, laptops and women's clothing, among others. Other goods and services which are part of the list are vacation, 'high-dividend stocks', television and furniture.

Anil Ambani lost most, Bloomberg gained most

Anil Ambani lost most, Bloomberg gained most

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

In the global list of 793 richest people, 44 billionaires added to their net worth. Moreover, there are 38 new billionaires in the list, even as there was steep decline in stocks and real estate prices last year.

Obama's tax policies

Obama's tax policies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Sounds like Obama might need to reconvene his all-star economic brain trust sooner than expected.

Jaguar XK 120 among cars that changed the world

Jaguar XK 120 among cars that changed the world

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The list of '10 Cars That Changed The World' also features the Ford Model T, the Volkswagen Beetle, the Trabant, the Porsche 911, the Ford Mustang, the AMC Eagle, the Jeep Cherokee, the Dodge Caravan and the Toyota Prius. 'These vehicles changed people's lifestyles and habits as well as automakers' long-term strategies. Some even changed governments,' the magazine said in an accompanying report.

The true best pictures of the year

The true best pictures of the year

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Forbes.com's inaugural Forbesies Awards are out. Check out the winners!

The Year's Most Valuable Celebrity Faces

The Year's Most Valuable Celebrity Faces

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

If America is falling into the recession economists fear it is, Angelina Jolie may prove more important than ever. To the country's celebrity magazine editors, that is. Shrinking wallets could mean shrinking readership, and nobody moves magazines like Jolie, according to Forbes.com's second annual analysis of the top-selling celebrity faces.

The outsourcing billionaires

The outsourcing billionaires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

How billionaires from India and Taiwan saw a need, followed through and hit the jackpot.

America's energy billionaires

America's energy billionaires

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Not everyone complains about high prices at the gas station.

Diamonds are now fraudsters' best friends!

Diamonds are now fraudsters' best friends!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Nultiple regulators are probing the nexus of scamsters with diamonds after a state-run bank got defrauded of $1.8 billion by designer jeweller Nirav Modi.

Meet the most-followed sports star on Instagram

Meet the most-followed sports star on Instagram

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo muscled his way into Instagram's top-followed ranks this year as he documented his career and growing family, but pop star Selena Gomez still reigned supreme on the social media platform.

America's youngest Indian CEO

America's youngest Indian CEO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

'Francisco D'Souza, 39, heads what is now the largest public company run by a 40-or-under CEO, though his $ 5.7-billion Cognizant Technology Solutions is dwarfed by the $ 16.9-billion Yahoo!.' Forbes said. 'D'Souza has been an officer at Cognizant for 11 years now, chief executive since 2007, and chief operating officer since 2003, when he was a mere 33.'

MS-Yahoo bid, iPhone among top tech stories

MS-Yahoo bid, iPhone among top tech stories

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

It is more of bad news that dominates the top ten tech stories for the year 2008, which includes Microsoft's failed takeover bid for Yahoo, failure of Vista operating system and rumours about death of Apple chief Steve Jobs, as per a list compiled by the Forbes magazine.

3 Indians in Singapore's rich list

3 Indians in Singapore's rich list

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

India origin Kartar Singh Thakral, who chairs the Indian garment maker Givo, is ranked at the 30th position, while Mustaq Ahmad of the 24-hour Mustafa Centre is at 38th spot. Sunny George Verghese of cashew and cocoa trader Olam International at 39th rank is also among the three Indian origin people. Mustaq Ahmad, who inherited the famous 24-hour Mustafa Centre, is ranked at the 38th position.

10 fastest fuel-efficient cars

10 fastest fuel-efficient cars

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Ten autos that combine great gas mileage and speed.