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Oscars Academy votes out Weinstein for 'sexually predatory behaviour'

Oscars Academy votes out Weinstein for 'sexually predatory behaviour'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

In its 90-year history, the Academy has expelled only one other member, and only because 83-year-old Carmine Caridi, an actor, violated specific written rules about sharing screener copies of films in 2004.

Meghan Markle reveals she suffered miscarriage in July

Meghan Markle reveals she suffered miscarriage in July

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Markle revealed about the miscarriage in a New York Times op-ed titled 'The Losses We Share,' where she also called on people to be more empathetic towards each other.

US military was 'cocked and loaded' to hit Iran: Trump

US military was 'cocked and loaded' to hit Iran: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

"10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone".

Trump continues attack on journalists, brands them as 'very unpatriotic'

Trump continues attack on journalists, brands them as 'very unpatriotic'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

"When the media -- driven insane by their Trump Derangement Syndrome -- reveals internal deliberations of our government, it truly puts the lives of many, not just journalists, at risk! Very unpatriotic!" the US president said in a series of characteristic tweets.

Why it's difficult for India to manufacture chips

Why it's difficult for India to manufacture chips

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Infrastructure require for making chips is not available in the country.

PHOTOS: Google staff walk out in protest over sexual harassment

PHOTOS: Google staff walk out in protest over sexual harassment

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The employees are demanding several key changes in how sexual misconduct allegations are dealt with at the technology giant, including a call to end forced arbitration, a move which would make it possible for victims to sue.

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'The richness of Buddhism makes it possible for us to create these stories and to interpret them.'

Where is China's Alibaba group founder Jack Ma?

Where is China's Alibaba group founder Jack Ma?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Chinese billionaire and Alibaba group founder Jack Ma is suspected to be missing following his mysterious disappearance from the public eye for over two months after Beijing's aggressive crackdown on his business empire.

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Boston Celtics' Kanter sparks backlash in China after comments on Tibet, Xi.

How this model made history

How this model made history

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Leyna Bloom is the first transgender woman of colour to appear in a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

Why is this comedian wearing a dress?

Why is this comedian wearing a dress?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Internet can't stop guessing about why Cosmopolitan made Jonathan Ness wear a dress.

China blocks Indian newspapers, websites

China blocks Indian newspapers, websites

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The recent action comes amid the ongoing tension between India and China after the violent standoff on June 15 in Galwan Valley area in eastern Ladakh in which both sides suffered casualties.

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Watch Opposition vs Government duel in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha LIVE.

Cyberattacks on Mumbai power continue!

Cyberattacks on Mumbai power continue!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'Hackers from China and UK were involved in the October 12 power outage,' Maharashtra power minister tells Rediff.com.

Stephanie Grisham named White House Press Secretary

Stephanie Grisham named White House Press Secretary

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Grisham joined the Trump campaign in 2015 and is one of the last remaining aides from Trump's campaign still serving in the White House.

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Nostalgia in the time of Covid is proving to be big business, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 in jail

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 in jail

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The disgraced Hollywood mogul was recently shifted to high security Wende Correctional Facility from Rikers Island prison to spend his jail term.

<I>NYT</I> Co to borrow $225 mn: Report

NYT Co to borrow $225 mn: Report

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Quoting the company's Chief Financial Officer James M Follo, the report said real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield has been retained to act as its agent to secure financing, 'either in the form of a mortgage or a sale-leaseback arrangement'. The report said that the company's portion of the building is not currently mortgaged.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Hong Kong leader to withdraw bill that led to protests

Hong Kong leader to withdraw bill that led to protests

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Lam is slated to meet with the members of her cabinet and pro-Beijing lawmakers as she faces pressure to withdraw the bill.

Clinton leads Trump by 4 points in latest poll

Clinton leads Trump by 4 points in latest poll

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Likely voters who watched the first presidential debate are twice as likely to say the debate made them think better of Clinton than worse.

Bounty on my head? I roam like an ordinary person: Saeed

Bounty on my head? I roam like an ordinary person: Saeed

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed, who has a $10 million US bounty on his head, has said that he moves about like an "ordinary person" in Pakistan and his fate is not in the hands of America.

Italy locks down 16 mn people to fight coronavirus

Italy locks down 16 mn people to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The regions serve as the country's economic engine and the move is tantamount to sacrificing the Italian economy in the short term to save it from the ravages of the virus in the long term

Jack Welch, CEO of CEOs, passes into the ages

Jack Welch, CEO of CEOs, passes into the ages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Welch, who was named "Manager of the Century" by Fortune magazine in 1999, massively increased the financial might of GE by nearly fivefold to USD 130 billion during his time. The market value of the stock rose from USD 14 billion to more than USD 400 billion, an increase of more than 2,700 per cent, during the 20 years he was CEO.

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Robust military preparedness along the entire perimeter of our nation is the only iron-clad permanent guarantee for our security, asserts Vivek Gumaste.

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The nomination sets up a confrontation between the Taliban and Afghanistan's fallen government envoy, Gram Isakuzai, who has held his post so far.

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), imposed a four-year ban on Russia participating in a range of top-flight sporting tournaments, a period covering the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup.

Sanders drops out, Biden becomes presumptive Democratic nominee

Sanders drops out, Biden becomes presumptive Democratic nominee

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The announcement from the Vermont Senator was expected as he had not done well in the recent Democratic primaries against Biden, 77, who has now taken a substantial lead over him after winning a series of key Democratic presidential primaries.

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

He has refused to concede the election, while the mainstream US media has declared 77-year-old Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden as the winner, who is now the President-elect.

How foreign media covered India's Moon-landing bid

How foreign media covered India's Moon-landing bid

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The New York Times, The Washington Post, The BBC and The Guardian, among many other leading foreign media outlets, all carried stories on Chandrayaan-2, India's landmark moon mission.

2 prominent Indian-Americans among Biden's core advisers

2 prominent Indian-Americans among Biden's core advisers

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Biden, 'plotting an ambitious presidency that would begin amid twin health and economic crises, is leaning on veteran advisers with high-level governmental experience rather than outsiders and ideological rivals to help guide him on subjects including the coronavirus pandemic and the country's diminished standing in the world', a report in The New York Times said.

US Open will go ahead without fans amid COVID-19: reports

US Open will go ahead without fans amid COVID-19: reports

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The United States Tennis Association will hold the US Open this year without fans amid the COVID-19 outbreak even though some top players have expressed concerns about attending the tournament due to the virus, according to multiple reports.

Hollywood mogul sacked after sexual harassment claims

Hollywood mogul sacked after sexual harassment claims

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Weinstein apparently argued that the scandal would blow over but the nine-member board, whose three members had resigned following the allegations, disagreed.

This Indian American girl will report from Africa

This Indian American girl will report from Africa

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Saumya Dave, an Indian born student from Atlanta has won a competition which will allow her to visit places in Africa and file a series of blog posts and articles that will be published in The New York Times.

4 dead, over 36 injured in Paris bakery blast

4 dead, over 36 injured in Paris bakery blast

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner stated that two civilians, as well as two firefighters, were among the ones who lost their lives in the blast.

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.

Jameel announced resignation in meeting of INSACOG, left colleagues surprised

Jameel announced resignation in meeting of INSACOG, left colleagues surprised

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Scientists associated with Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG), the government panel that conducts research on different variants of the coronavirus, said they were surprised at noted virologist Shahid Jameel's decision to quit the group and wondered whether he was disillusioned with the government's handling of the pandemic.

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey has asked the Department of Justice to refute US President Donald Trump's allegations that his predecessor Barack Obama had ordered wiretapping of the Trump Towers during the presidential elections, at least two media reports have said.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

'India's greatest threat in Afghanistan is China'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Imagine China pursuing its aims in Jammu and Kashmir by using Pakistani and now Afghan proxies.'