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Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Rediff.com10 May 2010

American Idol bosses are demanding Sir Elton John to replace Simon Cowell as one of the judges on the show.

Amex to cut 5,400 jobs; take $287mn restructuring charge

Amex to cut 5,400 jobs; take $287mn restructuring charge

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The charge is likely to lower the company's adjusted fourth quarter net income by 46 per cent from a year earlier.

The 'Indian Express' still surging

The 'Indian Express' still surging

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

At the start of 2011 Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi ended a nine-year separation when they teamed up for the Chennai Open and capped a glorious reunion by winning their fifth crown at the tournament.

Don't cite US abortion verdict, we've gone ahead, SC tells govt

Don't cite US abortion verdict, we've gone ahead, SC tells govt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Centre referred to the controversial judgement of the US Supreme Court in the Dobbs case in support of its contention that the judiciary should not venture into the domain of the legislature.

At joint US Congress session, Modi's veiled attack on China, Pak

At joint US Congress session, Modi's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi also made a veiled reference to China, saying the global order is based on the respect for the principles of the UN Charter, peaceful resolution of disputes, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Writer, historian Patrick French dies after battle with cancer

Writer, historian Patrick French dies after battle with cancer

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

British writer and historian Patrick French has died in London after battling cancer for four years, his family announced on Thursday.

US court allows Sikh marines to keep beard, wear turbans

US court allows Sikh marines to keep beard, wear turbans

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

A United States court has ruled that Marine Corps cannot deny entry to Sikhs sporting a beard and wearing a turban, in a major victory for three recruits from the community who can now join the elite unit's basic training without having to forfeit their religious beliefs.

US journalist died of aneurysm at World Cup

US journalist died of aneurysm at World Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Wahl, 48, a former Sports Illustrated writer who had moved to the Substack online publishing platform, was tweeting about the Netherlands-Argentina match on Friday when he collapsed.

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and was able to talk, a day after the Mumbai-born author was stabbed, in what US authorities said was a 'targeted, unprovoked, preplanned' attack.

Can you identify these ad slogans?

Can you identify these ad slogans?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

A slogan brings out the product's feature and gives the brand an identity. If the slogan manages to capture the customers' attention, then it is pronounced as an instant winner. Why? It not helps the brand break the clutter, but it makes an instant connection with the customer.

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Magnus Carlsen of SG Alpine Warriors defeated Viswanathan Anand and launched his team to the top of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in Dubai on Wednesday.

Pak's new PM quietly exchanges letters with Putin to 'strengthen ties'

Pak's new PM quietly exchanges letters with Putin to 'strengthen ties'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin have quietly exchanged letters to strengthen bilateral relations, a media report said on Sunday, amidst allegations by Imran Khan that his maiden visit to Moscow, much against Washington's wishes, led to his ouster.

Domestic, international airfares rise 9%

Domestic, international airfares rise 9%

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

While the q-o-q domestic fares rose by 29%, the year-over-year increase was 11%.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

Amex card in just a day

Amex card in just a day

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

American Express on Wednesday launched a new scheme offering its co-branded card to domestic travellers at airports with a commitment to deliver the card the same day for returning passengers.

Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in world: Biden

Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in world: Biden

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Biden's remarks could be seen as a setback to the Shehbaz Sharif government's bid to improve ties with the US.

High oil prices, growth to keep airfares expensive

High oil prices, growth to keep airfares expensive

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

According to the 'American Express Business Travel Monitor' which tracks and analyses published airfares on a quarterly basis, 'although fares moderated in the fourth quarter, the influences of rising oil prices and economic growth in the region are too strong to keep prices steady'.

100 per cent placements for IIM Lucknow

100 per cent placements for IIM Lucknow

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

IIM Lucknow has concluded its 2020-21 final placements.

What it takes for an MBA to build a career abroad

What it takes for an MBA to build a career abroad

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

There are three ways an Indian MBA can hope to build a career abroad but each path requires clarity and richness of work experience, says guest writer Abhishek, Director of Global Merchant Services at American Express in New York.

Indian CFOs most optimistic in the world

Indian CFOs most optimistic in the world

Rediff.com17 May 2011

93 per cent Indians expect to see modest or substantial top-line growth at their companies.

US snubs Pak journalist's question over I-T surveys at BBC offices

US snubs Pak journalist's question over I-T surveys at BBC offices

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Notably, Pakistani journalist Ali, cited the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and said he "regretted" that no US official had criticized it, while the US State Department highlighted the close relationship between the two countries, especially over shared values.

Want ChatGPT to Write Love Letters?

Want ChatGPT to Write Love Letters?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

78% Indians were unable to tell the difference between a love letter written by ChatGPT and one by a human being.

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

There are concerns that his arrest and arraignment could bring with it a repeat of the kind of violence and protest seen during the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol building by pro-Trump rioters in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election that Trump lost to Joe Biden.

'Can't express the horror we feel': Kansas Guv writes to PM Modi over techie's murder

'Can't express the horror we feel': Kansas Guv writes to PM Modi over techie's murder

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Kansas Governor San Brownback has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing "profound regret" at the terrible act of violence against the Indian nationals last month and said that acts of hate and intolerance have no place in his state.

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The family expressed gratitude to the audience members who bravely leapt to Rushdie's defence and administered first-aid after he was stabbed multiple times at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.

What Did Jaishankar And Blinken Discuss?

What Did Jaishankar And Blinken Discuss?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Hours after United States Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew out of Taiwan, leaving the Indo-Pacific region in a state of some unrest, External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken held extensive talks ahead of the ASEAN meeting in Cambodia on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

If India accepts Russian oil offer it won't violate US sanctions: White House

If India accepts Russian oil offer it won't violate US sanctions: White House

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

India taking up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said. "Our message to any country continues to be that abide by the sanctions that we have put in place and recommended," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference on Tuesday. Asked about a report on the possibility that India could take up the Russian offer of discounted crude oil, Psaki said, "I don't believe this would be violating that (sanctions)."

LOVE, Not HATE: BTS Tells America

LOVE, Not HATE: BTS Tells America

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Equality begins when we open up and embrace all of our differences.'

Can India Afford To Frown At The Chinese?

Can India Afford To Frown At The Chinese?

Rediff.com20 May 2023

India would not be seen to be anything but rude with the Pakistanis. In the big picture, who is the bigger adversary right now? Who is the bigger pain in the neck? And who is it that is keeping more than 3,000 km of our borders active, throwing our military posture and deployments into imbalance? asks Shekhar Gupta.

After-sales service key to customer retention:Amex

After-sales service key to customer retention:Amex

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

To attain new customers and retain the older ones, good customer service cannot be ignored as a majority (82 per cent) of Indian consumers value it the most while making a purchase.

CFOs plan to hire more in India

CFOs plan to hire more in India

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Bullish on economic growth, majority of finance executives in India are planning to increase hiring in 2010, says a study.

India abstains on Russian resolution against Ukraine at UNSC

India abstains on Russian resolution against Ukraine at UNSC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

India has abstained on yet another resolution involving Ukraine, this time a motion sponsored by Russia at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that sought to establish a commission to investigate claims by Moscow that the United States and Ukraine are carrying out 'military biological activities' in laboratories in Ukraine in violation of the biological weapons convention.

Conan O'Brien finds his perfect curtain in India!

Conan O'Brien finds his perfect curtain in India!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

New commercial shows Conan O'Brien weaving cloth in India.

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Federal Bureau of Investigation director Christopher Wray on Thursday expressed concern that foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs), such as the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, may either launch or inspire large-scale attacks against the United States.

US treasury's bailout profits top $10 bn

US treasury's bailout profits top $10 bn

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Goldman Sachs and American Express played a large role in boosting the US Treasury's coffers by agreeing to pay a favourable price for the warrants received in return for the aid, the Financial Times said citing a study by the consultancy SNL Financial.

'Headley has expressed hatred towards India'

'Headley has expressed hatred towards India'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

American-born Lashker-e-Tayiba operative David Headley, accused of plotting the Mumbai terror attack in 2008, had 'hatred' towards India and warned that he would stop helping the probe if his admission of guilt was linked to cooperation with New Delhi.

Woods wins WGC title in playoff

Woods wins WGC title in playoff

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.