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New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The concern about such an explosive hidden in a laptop or an electronic device prompted the US and the UK to prohibit travelers flying out of 10 airports in eight countries in the Middle East and Africa from carrying laptops and other large electronic devices aboard planes.

Dr Sanjay Gupta may be Obama's Surgeon General

Dr Sanjay Gupta may be Obama's Surgeon General

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

President-elect Barack Obama has offered the job of surgeon general to Dr Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and correspondent for CNN and CBS, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday. The report, quoting highly-placed sources, said Dr Gupta has sought a few days to figure out the financial and logistical details of moving his family from Atlanta to Washington, but is expected to accept the offer.

PNB pays Rs 6,586 cr to other banks for NiMo scam

PNB pays Rs 6,586 cr to other banks for NiMo scam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Bank provides for Rs 7,178 crore, or 50 pf of the total amount of the Rs 14,356 crore scam, in the fourth quarter of 2017-18. The remaining amount will be covered in the three quarters of the current fiscal year.

Al Qaeda No 2 al Zawahiri may be dead: Report

Al Qaeda No 2 al Zawahiri may be dead: Report

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Ayman al-Zawahiri, Al Qaeda's second most powerful leader after Osama Bin Laden, might be critically wounded and possibly dead, according to a media report.The CBS News reported that it had obtained a copy of an intercepted letter, which urgently requests a doctor to treat al-Zawahiri. The Al Qaeda leaders are believed to be hiding somewhere in Pakistan's tribal areas.

Media and tech: A made-for-TV match

Media and tech: A made-for-TV match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

How media and gadget companies are trying to get along

SBI officers plan nationwide strike on Apr 8-9

SBI officers plan nationwide strike on Apr 8-9

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The officers of the country' largest lender the State Bank of India have decided to go on a two-day nationwide strike from April 8 to press for hiring officers and revising pay scales.

Obama hopes to bring back US economy on track

Obama hopes to bring back US economy on track

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

In the midst of a global economic crisis, US President Barack Obama assured Americans on Monday that all his decisions are aimed at making sure that the economy starts moving again. Obama said neither he nor his team was surprised over the angry reaction from the people on the AIG bonuses issue. "I wasn't surprised by it. Our team wasn't surprised by it."

Amazon testing drones that'll deliver packages in 30 minutes

Amazon testing drones that'll deliver packages in 30 minutes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Bezos said the drones, unmanned vehicles that fly through the air, could deliver packages that weigh up to five pounds.

Trump wages war against media, calls it enemy of the 'American people'

Trump wages war against media, calls it enemy of the 'American people'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

"The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!" Trump tweeted.

Twitter, Facebook battle for TV show ad dollars

Twitter, Facebook battle for TV show ad dollars

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Despite Facebook's user base being bigger than Twitter, it is speculated that the 140-character site will outshine Zuckerberg's child.

PHOTOS: J-Lo, Shakira project power of women at Super Bowl

PHOTOS: J-Lo, Shakira project power of women at Super Bowl

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira brought an energetic jolt of Latina star power to Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering hip-shaking choreography and a medley of infectious hits to one of the world's glitziest stages. Latin artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin appeared as surprise guests in the extravaganza, which signaled its Latin American influences from the onset, when Shakira greeted the stadium audience in Spanish with "Hola, Miami."

How govt plans to ensure PNB-style scams don't ever happen

How govt plans to ensure PNB-style scams don't ever happen

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Govt tells PSBs to integrate banking systems, rotate staff as a policy

Musharraf denies hand in Bhutto killing

Musharraf denies hand in Bhutto killing

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

"Why would I be informing her about all these intelligence reports that we have against her, the threat to her? Why would I be doing that? I can't prove it legally, I can't prove my innocence legally. But I can prove it only through what I stand for as a person," he said.

Palin not qualified for VP, says US poll

Palin not qualified for VP, says US poll

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

A growing number of voters have concluded that Senator John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin is not qualified to be vice president, weighing down the Republican ticket to the White House in the last days of the campaign, a new poll shows.

In Tokyo, a growing sense of angst over virus-hit Games

In Tokyo, a growing sense of angst over virus-hit Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Behind the scenes, sponsors who have pumped billions of dollars into the Tokyo Olympics have grown increasingly nervous about how the coronavirus outbreak will impact the tournament.

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

If you have pursued your bachelor's degree from elsewhere, studying a master's programme in public universities in Germany is easier as 80% of the universities are free, says Sushil Sukhwani.

Obama leads McCain, says NYT poll

Obama leads McCain, says NYT poll

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

The poll by the New York Times/CBS News reveals that Obama have support of 48 per cent of registered voters, compared with 43 per cent for McCain, a difference within the poll's margin of sampling error.

McCain a 'typical Republican': NYT poll

McCain a 'typical Republican': NYT poll

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

All efforts by Republican Presidential nominee John McCain to establish himself as a "change factor" seems to have gone in vain, with a recent poll indicating that most American voter still consider him as a "typical Republican." In one of the sharpest differences highlighted in the latest New York Times/CBS News poll, 65 per cent of those polled said that Obama would bring real change to Washington, with only 37 per cent voting in favour of McCain.

Now, third-party cash deposits set to pinch

Now, third-party cash deposits set to pinch

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Banks levy a fee on transactions under core banking solutions.

Stop use of air power in Afghanistan: Karzai

Stop use of air power in Afghanistan: Karzai

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Karzai told CBS television network that he had recently delivered the message privately to President George W Bush.

IIM-C in pact with Cardiff B-school

IIM-C in pact with Cardiff B-school

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Five start-ups get instant funding at TiE event

Five start-ups get instant funding at TiE event

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Winners were chosen from 200 applicants; made a pitch to 10 investors for Rs 10 lakh funding each against 8% equity.

Indian-American doctor indicted on 3 counts of murder

Indian-American doctor indicted on 3 counts of murder

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Dr Narendra Nagareddy from Atlanta was arrested in January. He is being held in a county jail without bound.

NASA eyes Mars through the moon

NASA eyes Mars through the moon

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Having conquered the moon long time ago, the NASA now plans to send astronauts to Mars -- in what is called a journey which will cover hundreds of millions of miles and no less than two-and-a-half years of roundtrip.The way to Mars, it seems, is through the moon, says a report in CBS News.

US headed the wrong direction, feel Americans

US headed the wrong direction, feel Americans

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Although the public mood has been darkening since the early days of the war in Iraq, the Times says, it has taken a new turn for the worse in the last few months, as the economy has seemed to slip into recession. There is now nearly a national consensus that the country faces significant problems.

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 'Fight of the Century' between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao generated record pay-per-view revenue in the United States.

Actor Robin Williams found dead, suicide suspected

Actor Robin Williams found dead, suicide suspected

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

According to a press release issued by the Marin County Coroner's office, the sheriff's office suspects Robin Williams's death to be "suicide due to asphyxia". The 9-1-1 phone call came in just before noon yesterday.

Mahatma Gandhi in outsourcing comic

Mahatma Gandhi in outsourcing comic

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Peters started the strip in 1984 as a weekly newspaper feature. It features characters from popular fiction and classic fairy tales.

LA airport shooting suspect may face death penalty

LA airport shooting suspect may face death penalty

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Paul Ciancia, the suspect in the shooting rampage at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, has been charged with murder.

Watch out, your name may be on US terrorists list!

Watch out, your name may be on US terrorists list!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

It was revealed that the list included foreign leaders who seem to pose little risk and infamous suspects who are either dead or in custody.

'Pakistanis won't tolerate jail term for A Q Khan'

'Pakistanis won't tolerate jail term for A Q Khan'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

"Today, he is a hero of Pakistan because he has given us the atom bomb. But otherwise now he does not even speak on telephone," Musharraf maintained.

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Indian-origin US presidential aspirant Bobby Jindal is considering skipping the next Republican national debate after he failed to garner a minimum 2.5 per cent support in a recent poll, according to a report.

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'For years, the RBI has been warning banks on probable frauds in bank guarantees and advised them to exercise due care.' 'PSB staffers feel their jobs are secured, hence there is no need to be vigilant and exercise financial prudence.'

Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond again!

Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond again!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

A look at the Emmy winners.

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Twitter has been in talks with India-born Padmasree Warrior among others.

Saying 'bring it on' was a mistake: Bush

Saying 'bring it on' was a mistake: Bush

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

On why he was determined to go his own when most of the nations have not back his plan, Bush asserted that he is not going to change his principle just to be popular.

Reporter sees bank robbery on live TV

Reporter sees bank robbery on live TV

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A surprised Sallet, who was most likely running his own camera and audio at the scene, rolls with the punches.

US teacher cries sexual harassment after student hugs her

US teacher cries sexual harassment after student hugs her

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A 17-year-old high school student in the United States has been suspended for a year for alleged sexual harassment after he hugged his teacher. Sam McNair, a student at Duluth High School in Georgia was suspended last week after he was found to have violated the school's rules on sexual harassment.