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The Emmy-nominated desi

The Emmy-nominated desi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Jackie Collins, known for her 'Hollywood Wives' novel, dies at 77

Jackie Collins, known for her 'Hollywood Wives' novel, dies at 77

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Jackie Collins, the renowned British-born novelist who penned best-selling novels such as Hollywood Wives and The Stud, has died in the US at the age of 77 after a long battle with breast cancer.

Deadly explosives stolen from US bunker

Deadly explosives stolen from US bunker

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

The missing 400 pounds of explosives includes 150 pounds of the deadly C-4 plastic.

Very disappointing to miss a hundred: Watson

Very disappointing to miss a hundred: Watson

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Unable to convert a fifty into a hundred yet again, Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said it was very disappointing to miss out on the milestone on the opening day of the third Test against India at the MCG on Friday.

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

After spending most of his time over the weekend calling up and meeting lawmakers, President Barack Obama will go all out on a media publicity blitz over the next two days to convince war-weary Americans that an attack on Syria is needed for the long-term safety of the US.

Quick! Insurance or investments?

Quick! Insurance or investments?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

Have you ever spared a thought on other tax-friendly alternatives at their disposal, which could actually give them better returns than an insurance endowment plan?

White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Several top American media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN and The Los Angeles Times, which were among those press outlets critical of the Trump Administration, were not invited to Spicer's press gaggle.

No more bikinis in Miss World Pageant!

No more bikinis in Miss World Pageant!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Miss World Pageant won't see any bikini clad contestants as the organisation has announced a bikini ban in future.

Support for Iraq war eroding: Reports

Support for Iraq war eroding: Reports

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Support for Iraq war eroding as body count passes 2,000

Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder receive Presidential honour

Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder receive Presidential honour

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Two American icons receive the highest civilian award in the US.

Richard Gere backs George Bush

Richard Gere backs George Bush

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Shyamalan reveals his secret

Shyamalan reveals his secret

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Businesses in the US continue to face an evolving array of tariff and non-tariff barriers.

We are capable of capturing Osama: Pak

We are capable of capturing Osama: Pak

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Asserting that Pakistan was capable of capturing Osama bin Laden, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said he would not allow other countries into Pakistani territory to capture the al-Qaeda chief.

After Sebi barb, listed cos begin appointing women directors

After Sebi barb, listed cos begin appointing women directors

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Listed cos begin appointing women directors

Bush's approval ratings reach highest since March

Bush's approval ratings reach highest since March

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The latest poll has shown that Bush's handling of the situation in Iraq has gone up 10 points from November to 46 per cent.

Veteran Indian American journalist dead

Veteran Indian American journalist dead

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

During his career spanning over 30 years, he had interviewed several Indian prime ministers as also world leaders. The Indian community recognised his services by conferring on him several awards.

Chat rooms under the scanner

Chat rooms under the scanner

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

The US National Science Foundation has funded a programme to make internet chat room surveillance fully automated.

US ignoring root causes of terror: Musharraf

US ignoring root causes of terror: Musharraf

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

'I always say the root cause is political disputes, poverty and illiteracy,' the Pakistan President tells ABC.

Clinton admitted to hospital for heart surgery

Clinton admitted to hospital for heart surgery

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

The former US president would undergo quadruple heart bypass surgery in New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.

Centre clears sixteen airlines but only two take off

Centre clears sixteen airlines but only two take off

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The civil aviation ministry received 20 applications and it granted NOCs to sixteen companies between 2009 till now

Vote! The naughtiest onstage costume!

Vote! The naughtiest onstage costume!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

From Katy Perry to Nicki Minaj and Jennifer Lopez... you tell us, who is the most outrageous of them all?

Mr Halle Berry: Not a sex addict!

Mr Halle Berry: Not a sex addict!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Ring promoter King sues Disney/ESPN

Ring promoter King sues Disney/ESPN

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a video, announcing her candidacy for the office, Harris said, "Justice. Decency. Equality. Freedom. Democracy. These aren't just words. They're the values we as Americans cherish. And they're all on the line now. The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values. That's why I'm running for president of the United States."

It's shakalaka time in the US!

It's shakalaka time in the US!

Rediff.com14 May 2004

Watch the soccer World Cup ... and die

Watch the soccer World Cup ... and die

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Watching the soccer World Cup might increase your risk of heart attack, a new Swiss study has found.

'Osama living comfortably'

'Osama living comfortably'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

'He is not tired, is not running and is not worried,' Newsweek quoted a Taliban official as saying.

Indian-American Sikh fights-off robber with slipper in NY

Indian-American Sikh fights-off robber with slipper in NY

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

A 58-year-old Indian-American Sikh store owner bravely fought off a gun-wielding masked assailant by using his slipper, thwarting an attempted robbery in New York in the United States.

Al Qaeda  taunting me: Musharraf

Al Qaeda taunting me: Musharraf

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

No let up in crackdown on terror, says Musharraf

Johnny Depp's 'very weird job'

Johnny Depp's 'very weird job'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Comcast makes $66-billion bid for Disney

Comcast makes $66-billion bid for Disney

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The surprise bid, if successful, will create one of the world's biggest media companies, after Time Warner Inc and News Corp.

Musharraf wants greater US involvement in Kashmir

Musharraf wants greater US involvement in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

He wants a West Asia-style US-sponsored 'roadmap' on Kashmir, but feared India would not allow one.

Remain invested, ride the tide

Remain invested, ride the tide

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Ramesh Shrichand Damani says the best way to tackle the market in the near term is to remain invested.

Bush, Kerry neck-and-neck: Opinion polls

Bush, Kerry neck-and-neck: Opinion polls

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Forty-eight per cent of likely voters questioned in an ABC News-Washington Post survey said they would vote for Bush while 48 per cent opted for Kerry.

Most US voters know little about Kerry: Poll

Most US voters know little about Kerry: Poll

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

The poll, conducted by Washington Post-ABC News, suggested that 54 per cent of the voters were unfamiliar with the Massachusetts senator's positions against only 25 per cent who felt the same about Republican President George W Bush.

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort was on Monday charged with conspiracy against the US.

Hot on Osama's trail too, says Bush

Hot on Osama's trail too, says Bush

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

'He's probably in a hole somewhere hiding from justice,' the US president told ABC television in an interview.