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Boston Globe threatens closure

Boston Globe threatens closure

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The Boston Globe has been looking for $20 million in labour concessions, including about $10 million from the Boston Newspaper Guild, the largest union that represents Globe employees. Negotiations between The New York Times Company and the Boston Newspaper Guild over concessions that could avert the closure of The Boston Globe apparently reached Sunday's midnight deadline without a deal.

<I>Boston Globe</I> to lose 55 jobs to India

Boston Globe to lose 55 jobs to India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The New York Times Company, which owns the Boston Globe, had recently announced the elimination of more than 120 jobs at the Boston Globe. Of these, 55 jobs in advertising finance will be outsourced to India.

New York Times sells Boston Globe to Red Sox owner

New York Times sells Boston Globe to Red Sox owner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

The New York Times Co has agreed to sell The Boston Globe to the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, John W. Henry, for $70 million in cash, ending its 20-year ownership of the paper.

<I>NYT</I> not to sell <I>Boston Globe</I>

NYT not to sell Boston Globe

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

NYT Co chairman Arthur O Sulzberger Junior and chief executive Janet Robinson in a memo sent to its employees said the Globe's finances had improved after aggressive cost cuttings in recent months.

Chinese man detained in J-K, searched CRPF deployments, Art 370 on phone

Chinese man detained in J-K, searched CRPF deployments, Art 370 on phone

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The officials found that his browsing history indicated an interest in the deployment of paramilitary forces in the Kashmir valley, prompting them to ascertain the purpose of his visit to the strategically important Zanskar region in Ladakh late last month.

Possible Boston blasts suspect identified

Possible Boston blasts suspect identified

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Investigators appear to have spotted a possible suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings through footage from surveillance videos that shows the individual allegedly carrying and planting the bomb near the finish line of the popular sporting event.

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

FIFA boss Infantino also presented President Trump with the very first ticket to the tournament's grand finale.

Did Boston bomber run stolen SUV over his brother?

Did Boston bomber run stolen SUV over his brother?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

In an interview to the Boston Globe, Watertown Police Chief Ed Deveau claimed that Dzhokhar ran over his brother on his stolen SUV when the police was about to handcuff and arrest him on Thursday night after exchange of fire. His autopsy report has not come in yet.

Bomb scare at Boston Marathon finish line

Bomb scare at Boston Marathon finish line

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Two unattended backpacks near the Boston Marathon finish line sparked off a bomb scare and an evacuation of hundreds of people from the area on Wednesday in an eerie reminder of the terror attacks exactly a year ago.

Liverpool's Werner says it's business as usual

Liverpool's Werner says it's business as usual

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Head coach Juergen Klopp said last week a potential change in Liverpool's ownership would not affect his commitment to the club and played down talk of a sale.

Sexy Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen to present World Cup trophy?

Sexy Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen to present World Cup trophy?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has been asked by FIFA to present the World Cup trophy in place of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, whose popularity has taken a sharp dip, according to the Boston Globe.

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The bodies of Rakesh Kamal, 57, his wife, Teena, 54, and their 18-year-old daughter, Ariana, were found in their Dover mansion at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Norfolk District Attorney (DA) Michael Morrissey said.

Why billionaires like to buy newspapers

Why billionaires like to buy newspapers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Jeff 'Amazon' Bezos' $250-million purchase of the iconic Washington Post last week has sparked a debate on why billionaires are buying into a medium that is staring at irrelevance, if not death.

Sikh student detained by Secret Service

Sikh student detained by Secret Service

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Twenty-one-year-old Sundeep Sahni, a college student with a double major in computer science and finance, says he was singled out because of his appearance.

12 reasons why we love Gisele Bundchen

12 reasons why we love Gisele Bundchen

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Here's celebrating the supermodel who may well be presenting the World Cup trophy instead of the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff!

Vanity Fair gets mixed reviews

Vanity Fair gets mixed reviews

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Obama's uncle appears in US court on drunken driving charge

Obama's uncle appears in US court on drunken driving charge

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

The uncle of United States President Barack Obama appeared in a Massachusetts district court on Thursday for a hearing on a drunken driving charge and was released on personal recognisance.

Increase H1-B visas to let foreign talent stay

Increase H1-B visas to let foreign talent stay

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The Boston Globe in an editorial asked the Congress to increase the H-1B visas, contending that the US has every economic incentive to keep recent graduates and welcome new immigrants that companies, especially those in tech and innovation, want in Washington.

'Sr Obama planned to put his son up for adoption'

'Sr Obama planned to put his son up for adoption'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

United States President Barack Obama's father had intended to put his unborn son up for adoption, as the senior Obama tried to appease US immigration officials who raised concerns about him having two wives as well as his "playboy ways", a new book has revealed.

'Perception of B-Schools need to be changed'

'Perception of B-Schools need to be changed'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Harvard Business School's Indian-origin dean Nitin Nohria has said he is keen on changing the perception that business schools are "about credentials and connections" at a time when "trust in business leaders is close to an all-time low".

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

Pentagon faces number crunch, may take immigrants

Pentagon faces number crunch, may take immigrants

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Meanwhile, Pentagon and immigration authorities have expanded a programme that accelerates citizenship for legal residents who volunteer for the military, the report said.

Dead displaces Passion Of The Christ

Dead displaces Passion Of The Christ

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

US papers blast nuke deal

US papers blast nuke deal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

US special forces already in Iraq: Report

US special forces already in Iraq: Report

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

A Boston Globe report said said the undervover teams are searching for Iraqi Scud missile launchers, monitoring oil fields and marking mine-fields.

Senior journalist Jehangir Pocha passes away

Senior journalist Jehangir Pocha passes away

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Senior journalist Jehangir Pocha passed away on Saturday morning in Gurgaon following a cardiac arrest.

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

All the action from the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

Girdling the globe

Girdling the globe

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

Sports Shorts: Raptors squander opportunity to clinch NBA title

Sports Shorts: Raptors squander opportunity to clinch NBA title

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

G20 nations should monitor workforce requirement across globe

G20 nations should monitor workforce requirement across globe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Globally, industries need to sit together and look at the demand for professionals that is expected to emerge from different countries.

Review: Spotlight is an essential film about truth

Review: Spotlight is an essential film about truth

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Spotlight is a powerful film, with a terrific ensemble cast, raves Raja Sen.

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

...followed by financial services, IT, and sales and marketing.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

India is looking at near close to double-digit growth this year and the country will be one of the fastest-growing economies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The minister also emphasised that she expects the economic growth next year to be in the range of 7.5-8.5 per cent, which will be sustained for the next decade.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Racism is not only in football, it's in cricket too. Even within teams as a black man, I get the end of the stick. Black and powerful. Black and proud'