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H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

EPL PHOTOS: Reds continue march towards title; United down Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: Reds continue march towards title; United down Newcastle

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

United down Newcastle after Saints stun Chelsea on a dramatic night in the English Premier League.

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Eight time champions Brazil were held 0-0 by Ecuador in the glamour game as the second day of the centenary Copa America tournament mustered up only one, albeit spectacular, goal from three matches on Saturday.

UBS lists factors that will keep Reliance Ind ahead of peers in Q1

UBS lists factors that will keep Reliance Ind ahead of peers in Q1

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

UBS said RIL's $10 billion petchem capex by 2016 will drive 12 per cent volume CAGR.

President voices concern over attacks on Africans

President voices concern over attacks on Africans

Rediff.com30 May 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday expressed concern over a string of alleged attacks on Africans in the country, saying it would be most unfortunate if the people of India were to "dilute our long tradition of friendship with the people of Africa".

Transfer Talk: Will Pogba stay at Manchester United?

Transfer Talk: Will Pogba stay at Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to build his team around midfielder Paul Pogba despite media speculation linking the French World Cup winner with a move away from Old Trafford.

Actor Elba joins forces with footballers Vieira, Toure to fight Ebola

Actor Elba joins forces with footballers Vieira, Toure to fight Ebola

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Africa United campaign (http://www.weareafricaunited.org), unveiled ahead of the African Cup of Nations draw in Equatorial Guinea's capital Malabo on Wednesday, broadcasts information on the disease and how to stop it spreading in French, English, Krio and other local languages.

Adi Godrej: 'There's no dearth of jobs in India'

Adi Godrej: 'There's no dearth of jobs in India'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'What exists instead is a clear gap between skilled people and the work at hand.' 'Employers on most occasions find it difficult to find a match between the two,' Adi Godrej tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.

How Hamilton got his mojo back on the race track

How Hamilton got his mojo back on the race track

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Britain and Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton has revealed that his remarkable Formula One title surge began with a 'kick up the backside' from his father.

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The quantum of punishment will be announced on January 3, 2018.

All you need to know about the World Cup

All you need to know about the World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from Cricket World Cup held between 1975 to 2015.

Malala Yousafzai receives top Amnesty award

Malala Yousafzai receives top Amnesty award

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teen activist shot in the head last year by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education, has received the highest honour conferred by rights group Amnesty International.

Indian customers to benefit from global reinsurers

Indian customers to benefit from global reinsurers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Foreign reinsurance companies are now allowed to do business in India.

Bolt answers critics with season's best

Bolt answers critics with season's best

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Usain Bolt answered questions over his fitness ahead of the world championships with a season's best of 9.87 seconds in the 100 metres with a workmanlike performance at the London Anniversary Games on Friday.

The doosra: It's Team India against Chris Gayle

The doosra: It's Team India against Chris Gayle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com looks at the lighter side of how Chris Gayle remains lone star West Indies player Team India has to contend with in their Pool B encounter at the WACA.

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Rediff.com has the best sports images from the events in the week gone by snapped right here...

Russell's all-round show helps West Indies demolish Pakistan

Russell's all-round show helps West Indies demolish Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

All-rounder Andre Russell hit a whirlwind 13-ball 42 not out, including three sixes from a Sohail Khan over, before taking three wickets with the ball to help West Indies demolish Pakistan by a huge margin of 150 runs.

West Indies survive Scotland scare in World Cup warm-up

West Indies survive Scotland scare in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Minnows Scotland came up just four runs short of a famous upset in a World warm-up match.

The Women Who Made A Difference

The Women Who Made A Difference

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.

This Mulk of mine

This Mulk of mine

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'We demonise the Others.' 'We are constantly reminded that they are different and are an existential threat to Us.' 'The toxin of Nellie in 1983, Delhi in 1984 and Gujarat in 2002 is not yet flushed out of our body politic,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Take a look at the nominees!

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The iconic selfie taken by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese premier Li Keqiang during his current visit to China is being hailed by western media as one of the most "power-packed selfie in history".

Robot crime fighters: Is the future already here?

Robot crime fighters: Is the future already here?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

As the gunfire stopped at a parking garage in downtown Dallas, where five police officers were killed and seven others injured in "ambush style" firing during a protest against the fatal police shootings of black men this week, a new trend in crime-fighting crawled into spotlight.

'Where's your turban?'

'Where's your turban?'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Just when everything seemed picture perfect for brown faces on American television, Showtime reverts to form with its new series Billions. Aseem Chhabra points out how popular media still hasn't gained enough distance from accents and towel-turban fixations.

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Congress chief celebrated her 69th birthday like a never-seen-before affair where she engaged with her supporters and was all smiles.

Pistorius faces prison hospital wing if sentenced to jail

Pistorius faces prison hospital wing if sentenced to jail

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Oscar Pistorius will be committed to the hospital wing of one of South Africa's toughest prisons if the double-amputee Olympic track star is sentenced to jail time for killing his girlfriend, the head of the prison service said.

West Indies won't let defeats get them down

West Indies won't let defeats get them down

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

West Indies skipper Jason Holder is expecting plenty of entertainment against Pakistan when the two most mercurial sides in international cricket face off in the World Cup in Christchurch.

After Obama's religious remarks, parties target Modi

After Obama's religious remarks, parties target Modi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The death sentence of Nithari serial killings case convict Surender Koli was on Wednesday commuted to life imprisonment by the Allahabad high court which rapped the Uttar Pradesh government for the "inordinate and unexplained delay" in deciding his mercy petition.

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights on associate member countries defeating Test-playing nations at the 50-over World Cup after Ireland beat West Indies by four wickets in the Pool B match at Nelson, New Zealand on Monday.

Gatlin storms to 9.74 seconds 100m lifetime best

Gatlin storms to 9.74 seconds 100m lifetime best

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Justin Gatlin blasted out a warning that he is ready to challenge Usain Bolt's 100 metres hegemony when he stormed to a lifetime best 9.74 seconds to win the event in the opening Diamond League meeting of the season on Friday.

Review: Kappal is a mindless comedy

Review: Kappal is a mindless comedy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

There may be flaws, but there is no denying that Karthik G Krish's Kappal is thoroughly entertaining. But do remember to leave your thinking cap at home, writes S Saraswathi

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

American champion Tyson Gay continued his impressive buildup to next month's World championships on Thursday by winning the 100 metres at Lausanne's Athletissima Diamond League meeting in 9.79 seconds.

2nd ODI: Kiwi Broom sweeps Bangladesh aside to complete series win

2nd ODI: Kiwi Broom sweeps Bangladesh aside to complete series win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Recalled batsman Neil Broom scored his maiden one-day century and took two crucial catches as New Zealand completed a 67-run victory over Bangladesh in the second one-day international at Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday.

World Athletics Updates! Dibaba and Kiprop coast, holder Reese out of long jump

World Athletics Updates! Dibaba and Kiprop coast, holder Reese out of long jump

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Ethiopia's Genzebe Dibaba eased through to the finals of the women's 5,000 metres on Thursday to stay on course for a world athletics championships double, while American Brittney Reese saw her six-year long jump reign end.

Vote for your favourite Gandhi statue

Vote for your favourite Gandhi statue

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Rediff.com brings you some images of the Mahatma's statues erected around the globe.

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.

PHOTOS: Bangladesh down Scotland to keep quarters hopes alive

PHOTOS: Bangladesh down Scotland to keep quarters hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Kyle Coetzer's career-best 156 went in vain as Bangladesh scripted a brilliant chase to notch up a comprehensive six-wicket win over Scotland in their Pool A match of the ICC World Cup in Nelson.

England's World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

England's World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The loss to Sri Lanka has left England's quarter-final chances hanging in the balance and reliant on them beating Bangladesh in Adelaide on March 9. A wash-out would end their hopes.

PHOTOS: Plucky Ireland score first upset of World Cup

PHOTOS: Plucky Ireland score first upset of World Cup

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Ireland justified their giant-killer tag by shocking the West Indies by four wickets in their opening World Cup encounter at the Saxton Oval, in Nelson, on Monday.

Entrepreneurship is not the solving of a sum but the painting of a picture

Entrepreneurship is not the solving of a sum but the painting of a picture

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

India's salvation lies in job creation by entrepreneurs, say Manish Sabharwal and Ashok Reddy.