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Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Killer Soup's plots grow too convoluted and the strain of keeping the momentum going shows when its shrewd and surreal visuals lose steam, observes Sukanya Verma.

Zuckerberg to host Modi at Facebook headquarters in California

Zuckerberg to host Modi at Facebook headquarters in California

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Facebook's headquarters in California for a townhall question and answer session on September 27.

Divorce And The Business World

Divorce And The Business World

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Being financially independent is crucial.' 'This spares women a lot of grief if the marriage, especially in large business families, breaks down.'

Infosys to buy California's Panaya for $200 mn

Infosys to buy California's Panaya for $200 mn

Rediff.com17 Feb 2015

First acquisition under Sikka's plan of buying technologies for tomorrow

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Bronny James, NBA legend LeBron James's 18-year-old son, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing with the University of Southern California basketball team and was in stable condition.

US: No call on seeking death penalty for accused in murder of Sikh family

US: No call on seeking death penalty for accused in murder of Sikh family

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The man involved in the kidnapping and killing of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including an eight-month-old baby, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

8-month-old baby among 4 Indian-origin persons abducted in US

8-month-old baby among 4 Indian-origin persons abducted in US

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Police have described the suspect as being armed and dangerous.

Uff! Ruhii Singh's Epic Abs

Uff! Ruhii Singh's Epic Abs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Have abs, will flaunt.

Biden likely to urge Xi to stop wars in Gaza, Ukraine

Biden likely to urge Xi to stop wars in Gaza, Ukraine

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

As United States President Joe Biden prepares for a rare summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas set the stage for high-stakes discussions, CNN reported on Tuesday.

India gets Nisar satellite jointly developed by Nasa and Isro

India gets Nisar satellite jointly developed by Nasa and Isro

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The US Air Force on Wednesday handed over NISAR, an earth observation satellite jointly developed by NASA and ISRO, to the Indian space agency.

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

For the time being, digital lending remains a grey area, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

LeBron James' son Bronny 'stable' after cardiac arrest

LeBron James' son Bronny 'stable' after cardiac arrest

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

LeBron James thanked fans on Thursday for their love and prayers for his son Bronny, who suffered a cardiac arrest while training.

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The accused involved in the kidnapping and killing of four members of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including a baby girl, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

American dream gone wrong: Wife of Indian-origin Sikh man killed in US

American dream gone wrong: Wife of Indian-origin Sikh man killed in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The suspect once worked for the family's trucking business and had a longstanding dispute with them that got "pretty nasty" and culminated in an act of senseless killing, authorities and a relative said.

Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A federal United States court has allowed Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana time till November 9 to file a motion against his extradition to India to face a trial in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

SCARY! When A Forest Burns

SCARY! When A Forest Burns

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Terrifying glimpses of a devastating Oak fire near Darrah in Mariposa County, California.

Nargis' Swiss Holiday

Nargis' Swiss Holiday

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

When Nargis Fakhri wants to see snow, she makes it a point to see it.

Caste-based discrimination is now banned in US city of Seattle

Caste-based discrimination is now banned in US city of Seattle

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Seattle is not only the first American city to ban caste discrimination but is the first jurisdiction at any level globally outside South Asia to do so.

Khalistani supporters heckle Rahul Gandhi at US event

Khalistani supporters heckle Rahul Gandhi at US event

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was heckled by a group of Khalistani supporters who raised slogans against him and briefly interrupted his speech during an event in Santa Clara, the US state of California.

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.

Rahul Backs Modi On....!

Rahul Backs Modi On....!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Rahul Gandhi supports New Delhi's policy of having its relationship with Russia in the context of the Ukrainian war, despite the pressure it feels from the West.

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Those close to Khanna, 46, say he is keeping his options open ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028 or beyond. But others in his orbit are talking about an even more compressed timeline: running in 2024 if President Joe Biden, 80, decided not to, according to Politico, a political newspaper company based in Arlington County in the US.

When Kamala Harris Kissed On Stage

When Kamala Harris Kissed On Stage

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

On Election Day eve, November 7, Kamala Devi Harris was in her native California campaigning at a Get Out The Vote event on the UCLA campus.

US banking turmoil: ADRs of Domestic Banks Impacted

US banking turmoil: ADRs of Domestic Banks Impacted

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Analysts say domestic banks' dependence on local depositors insulates them from the crisis.

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

PIX: Rybakina knocks out World No 1 Swiatek!

PIX: Rybakina knocks out World No 1 Swiatek!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Elena Rybakina knocked out defending champion Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells on Friday to set up a clash against Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

The RRR Team Arrives At The Golden Globes

The RRR Team Arrives At The Golden Globes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The RRR team of SS Rajamouli and his lead actors Ram Charan and NTR Jr have arrived at the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards, held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Gandhi said the govt "tried everything to stop" his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', but nothing was working against the "effect" of the foot march.

'Peeing' on flight: Delhi police summons Air India crew on Saturday

'Peeing' on flight: Delhi police summons Air India crew on Saturday

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The police on Wednesday registered an FIR and formed several teams to nab the accused passenger.

'Complete fiction': Zoho CEO Vembu denies wife's allegations in magazine

'Complete fiction': Zoho CEO Vembu denies wife's allegations in magazine

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Sridhar Vembu, Zoho Corp's chief executive officer (CEO), said on Tuesday a report that he financially abandoned his wife and son is "complete fiction". An article in Forbes magazine alleged Vembu, founder of the Indian SaaS company, had abandoned his wife Pramila Srinivasan and their special needs son in the US in 2020. Srinivasan and Vembu are fighting a divorce case in California.

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The United States-China Summit meeting concluded at a sprawling mansion in Woodside, California with Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping agreeing to work towards ensuring that the differences between the two countries remain manageable and the relations do not derail.

IT Hiring Slowdown Worries Students

IT Hiring Slowdown Worries Students

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Students of Tier-II and Tier III engineering colleges in the south may find 2023 to be one of the toughest years for getting jobs.'

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

LA Knight Riders and MI New York have roped in top international stars for the debut season of the Major League Cricket.

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over vaccine status

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over vaccine status

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Novak Djokovic will miss next week's Miami Open after the Serbian was denied an exemption that would have allowed him to enter the US despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.

India, US mutually resolve all six trade disputes at WTO

India, US mutually resolve all six trade disputes at WTO

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

India and the US have mutually resolved all six trade disputes pending at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), in line with the commitment made by the two countries during the US visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month, an official said. The official said that both countries have informed the WTO's dispute settlement body (DSB) about the resolution of all the pending disputes. The WTO has already issued a communication with regard to one of the disputes related to the imposition of additional customs duties by India on 28 US products.

Punjab's Water Woes And Stubble Burning

Punjab's Water Woes And Stubble Burning

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Irrigation woes have contributed to the problem of stubble burning in the state, reports Sarthak Choudhury.

Ram Charan-Upasana's Oscar Party

Ram Charan-Upasana's Oscar Party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

After making history at the 95th Annual Academy Awards, it was time for India to party!

Khalistanis try to set Indian consulate in San Francisco afire

Khalistanis try to set Indian consulate in San Francisco afire

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

A video by Khalistan supporters, dated July 2 posted on Twitter, showed the act of arson at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco.

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

More than 500 scientists, academicians and students have written to the Bengaluru-based IISc expressing dismay over the cancellation of a discussion on anti-terror law UAPA that was to be led by student activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita.