News for '-town-hall'

Zomato @ 10: How it plans to spread its wings further

Zomato @ 10: How it plans to spread its wings further

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

It has once again returned to strong growth after a brief hiatus, spurred by the return of investors' confidence (and cash) in India's online food ordering sector.

'Obama does not love America'

'Obama does not love America'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has sparked off a political firestorm in the United States with his remarks that President Barack Obama does not love America, a comment termed as "horrible" by the White House.

From rolling rotis to visiting Golden Temple: All in a day for the Trudeaus

From rolling rotis to visiting Golden Temple: All in a day for the Trudeaus

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

With a saffron-coloured cloth covering his head, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday offered prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where he was presented with a traditional robe of honour. The Punjab leg of Trudeau's visit comes after he mingled with Bollywood stars in Mumbai and a visit to the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and a trip to Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are glimpses from Day 4 of the Trudeau India visit.

Justin Trudeau's advice to India's top students

Justin Trudeau's advice to India's top students

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Here's what the Canadian PM said at IIM-Ahmedabad...

'Mr Obama you will be dearly missed!'

'Mr Obama you will be dearly missed!'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Six years ago, a Mumbai college student stumped the most powerful man in the world stumped with her question. Today, after Obama departed office, Afsheen Irani looks back at that moment with a smile and says it will stay with her for the rest of her life.

Trump has driven small firms out of business: Hillary Clinton

Trump has driven small firms out of business: Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

'Donald Trump's ideas would result in a prolonged recession that would cost 3.4 million jobs'.

Modi meets US tech titans in Silicon Valley

Modi meets US tech titans in Silicon Valley

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi hopes to attract funds and skills from U.S. innovators to help India's burgeoning startup scene grow.

California calling: Modi makes his way to Silicon Valley

California calling: Modi makes his way to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

During his two-day stay in Silicon Valley, he would begin and conclude his engagements with the Indian-American community, the last one being an address to a crowd of over 18,500 Indian-Americans at the SAP Centre in San Jose.

Zuckerberg woos and lashes out at phone industry

Zuckerberg woos and lashes out at phone industry

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Zuckerberg is kicking off a tour of Europe on Monday.

Pichai backs Apple in battle over unlocking terrorist's iPhone

Pichai backs Apple in battle over unlocking terrorist's iPhone

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Leading Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz supported the FBI on the issue.

Gandhi an inspiration for us too: US says after Obama slams 'intolerance'

Gandhi an inspiration for us too: US says after Obama slams 'intolerance'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Gandhi is inspiration in dealing with intolerance in the US, says White House

Religious intolerance in India would have shocked Gandhi: Obama

Religious intolerance in India would have shocked Gandhi: Obama

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

He, however, did not name any particular religion

Thank you Modi & India, tweets Obama as he takes off

Thank you Modi & India, tweets Obama as he takes off

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama left for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed by Trump administration

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed by Trump administration

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Murthy is the second Indian-American to be removed by the Trump administration from a senior position.

Trump threatens to jail Clinton as he fights to keep campaign alive

Trump threatens to jail Clinton as he fights to keep campaign alive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The second debate soon turned ugly with the Republican nominee going on the offensive with personal attacks, but Democratic rival accuses him of diverting attention from the lewd tapes.

PadMan Review: It's about empowering Akshay Kumar

PadMan Review: It's about empowering Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

'Parts of Pad Man look like a Vicco Turmeric commercial, parts of it look like a Tourism Ad and parts of it like a commercial for Etihad Airlines. But almost all of it, unmistakably, sounds like one big town-hall message,' says Sreehari Nair.

Vanzara returns home after 9 yrs, announces entry into public life

Vanzara returns home after 9 yrs, announces entry into public life

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Retired Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, who is out on bail in Ishrat Jahan alleged fake encounter case, on Friday returned home after nine years and announced that he will enter public life.

Day after attack, JNU becomes rallying cry for pan-India protests

Day after attack, JNU becomes rallying cry for pan-India protests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Protests were held in many cities across the country. So far, no one has been arrested for the attack on students and teachers at JNU even as clamour for resignation of the V-C grew.

Karnataka bandh on Saturday over Cauvery row

Karnataka bandh on Saturday over Cauvery row

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Normal life in Karnataka is likely to be affected on Saturday as pro-Kannada outfits have called for a statewide dawn-to-dusk bandh to protest Tamil Nadu's opposition to Mekedatu drinking water project across the inter-state river Cauvery.

Shape up or ship out: Snapdeal sends out signal to staff

Shape up or ship out: Snapdeal sends out signal to staff

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl said those who do not perform will have to leave.

58 missing in London blaze, presumed dead: UK police

58 missing in London blaze, presumed dead: UK police

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said that number 'may increase' further and that the 'significant' recovery operation is likely to take weeks.

PHOTOS: FLOTUS has India floored

PHOTOS: FLOTUS has India floored

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Here's a look at Mrs Obama's style in photos

SC, HC refuse to stall Kaala, but release in Karnataka doubtful

SC, HC refuse to stall Kaala, but release in Karnataka doubtful

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said though it was his government's responsibility to ensure its smooth screening, he once again advised the distributors to delay it till the Cauvery dispute was resolved.

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Sikka ranks 35th in the list.

The Forgotten Army review

The Forgotten Army review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'What was previously buried in the sands of time now gets buried by the weight of banality,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Trump introduces women 'raped by Bill Clinton' to press before debate

Trump introduces women 'raped by Bill Clinton' to press before debate

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

At the press conference, three women accused the former US president of sexual assault, while another one alleged that she was raped by him as a child.

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

For well-travelled Modi, the first trip to the U.S. West Coast by an Indian leader in more than 30 years is a chance to get help on his top policy initiatives.

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Defying prohibitory orders, protests were held in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and several other cities. Protesters, mostly students and activists, were detained on a large scale in national capital and other places.

Obama urges India to embrace cleaner fuels

Obama urges India to embrace cleaner fuels

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Obama said US is leading the efforts to combat carbon pollution

POWER selfies: Top politicos show you how it's done

POWER selfies: Top politicos show you how it's done

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Rediff.com has compiled a few photographs to show you the kind of selfies our world leaders have taken a fancy to. Different strokes for different folks, eh?

OYO CEO: 'We have 70,000 keys'

OYO CEO: 'We have 70,000 keys'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'Customer expectation and need was quite limited when we started in 2013.' 'Now the expectation is little more and a lot of hard work is needed again.'

Obama's 3-day India visit: What he will do here

Obama's 3-day India visit: What he will do here

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama will have a tight schedule during his three-day visit starting January 25, as he will hold talks with top leadership in New Delhi on ways to make progress on key issues like defence and civil nuclear agreement and attend the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest, among other engagements.

How 1 Indian woman's Saahas is helping women in 196 countries

How 1 Indian woman's Saahas is helping women in 196 countries

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

This is the story of Kirthi Jayakumar.

The high points in second Trump-Clinton face-off

The high points in second Trump-Clinton face-off

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Unlike the last time, the two candidates did not shake hands before the debate. However, as the debate ended on a positive note, there was a warm handshake.

Leading Infy is opportunity of lifetime, Vishal Sikka tells employees

Leading Infy is opportunity of lifetime, Vishal Sikka tells employees

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

In his first email to employees, Vishal Sikka exuded confidence that he will build a sustainable business.

The BJP's politics over Jinnah's portrait at AMU

The BJP's politics over Jinnah's portrait at AMU

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Using the Jinnah portrait as an issue, and by demonising AMU and consequently Indian Muslims, the politics of communal polarisation is sought to be played out ahead of the Kairana Lok Sabha by-poll and to sustain it till the next Lok Sabha election, says Mohammad Sajjad.

How effective communication can take companies to great heights

How effective communication can take companies to great heights

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The success of internal communication depends on its utilisation.

Obama reunites with labourer's son he inspired during 2010 visit

Obama reunites with labourer's son he inspired during 2010 visit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The US president met the teen when he visited Humayun's Tomb in 2010.

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The organisers of Modi's Silicon Valley event will have only a few hours to get the stage ready after the Shark Tanks' ice hockey game at the SAP Centre ends.

2014 polls will be all about chemistry, not mathematics: Modi

2014 polls will be all about chemistry, not mathematics: Modi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the upcoming general elections will be a "magnificent event" that would not be fought on the basis of number of seats alone but the connect between party leaders and the electorate.