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Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The citation for his medal -- awarded at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de Janeiro -- highlights his "profound contributions to an exceptionally broad range of subjects in mathematics" and his "strikingly far-reaching conjectures."

Another shocker! Rupee hits new bottom against Pound

Another shocker! Rupee hits new bottom against Pound

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The rupee has depreciated by about 25 per cent in the past three months, from close to Rs 83 in mid-May, while it was even higher at about Rs 80 against the British Pound in March.

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

EAM Jaishankar's mission is aimed at strengthening India's strategic autonomy in a complex international environment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

World's first' bitcoin ATM launched in Canada

World's first' bitcoin ATM launched in Canada

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The world's first publicly accessible ATM machine which can exchange digital currency - bitcoins - for any official currency has been launched in Canada by a group of young entrepreneurs.

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

We remember some of Nitin Chandrakant Desai most influential works.

Rs 22,84,00,000 and counting! Donations received by famous Shirdi temple

Rs 22,84,00,000 and counting! Donations received by famous Shirdi temple

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The famous Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has witnessed a steady rise in its fortunes in the form of donations from devotees over the last few years, a senior official of the organisation said on Friday.

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Huge win for India as G20 adopts New Delhi declaration

Huge win for India as G20 adopts New Delhi declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

"Have just got the good news that due to the hard work of our teams and your cooperation, a consensus has been reached on New Delhi G20 Leaders Summit Declaration," Modi said while addressing the second session of the Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

G7 leaders mock photo of bare-chested Putin on horseback

G7 leaders mock photo of bare-chested Putin on horseback

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The leaders of the Group of Seven on Sunday (local time) mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin over his shirtless, bare-chested horse-riding picture.

China launches international payment system to globalise yuan

China launches international payment system to globalise yuan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

China has launched a host of reforms to halt the slow down of the economy, which is hovering around seven per cent with forecasts that it would dip down further.

Hillary draws first blood in presidential debate

Hillary draws first blood in presidential debate

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The Democratic nominee emerged as the clear winner with nearly 62 per cent voters opting for her over her rival Donald Trump.

Your holiday abroad could be cheaper this year!

Your holiday abroad could be cheaper this year!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

A few adjustments can help foreign travellers and students reduce the impact of a falling rupee.

Indian IT cos ready plan to cope with stricter H-1B laws

Indian IT cos ready plan to cope with stricter H-1B laws

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Canada and Mexico emerge as preferred destinations to service clients in the US; east Europe and Nordic nations are favoured alternatives

5 affordable destinations for Indians to study abroad

5 affordable destinations for Indians to study abroad

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Studying at these foreign destinations will not burn a hole in your pocket.

Oil plummets to $29 per barrel, dragging world stocks lower

Oil plummets to $29 per barrel, dragging world stocks lower

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Skittish investors snapped up gold and other safe-haven assets amid fears of a global economic slowdown

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

As the ice-covered parts of the Arctic Ocean melt due to climate change, China has flagged its interest to take part in building 'Polar Silk Road', raising prospects for the emergence of a new sea route.

Devas shareholders to continue seizing Indian assets abroad

Devas shareholders to continue seizing Indian assets abroad

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Unfazed by the Supreme Court upholding winding up of the company, shareholders of Devas Multimedia will continue to seek seizure of Indian government assets abroad to collect $1.2 billion the firm has been awarded by arbitration tribunals for cancellation of a satellite deal but are open for talks to settle the issue, their counsel said. "The decision by the Supreme Court does not change anything. The Modi government and the Indian courts cannot rewrite the facts. "Their flimsy allegations of fraud will never stand up in courts outside of India," said Matthew D McGill, partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, and lead counsel for several Devas' shareholders.

'Canada's undergrad education is among the best'

'Canada's undergrad education is among the best'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Canadian University Application Centre Director Met Broitman on the opportunities that exist for genuine international students.

How to lose weight, get rich and holiday in Vegas

How to lose weight, get rich and holiday in Vegas

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Dr Joseph Chemplavil's novel weight-loss initiative inspired Dieting for Dollars, a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Television broadcast January 13. Dr Chemplavil, a cardiologist based in Hampton, West Virginia, says patients who join his program must sign a contract: "You lose one pound of your original weight and I give you a dollar. But if you gain a pound you have to give me a dollar." He calls it "reward and punishment at the same time."

PNB hikes non-resident deposit rate

PNB hikes non-resident deposit rate

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Punjab National Bank on Saturday increased the interest rate on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (B) Deposit Scheme for dollar, British pound, euro and Canadian and Australian dollar with effect from June 1.

It's all about game day at Women's World Cup

It's all about game day at Women's World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Canada took a deep breath on Thursday and prepared for their moment in the Women's World Cup spotlight.

RIL to invest $2 bn in gas sector

RIL to invest $2 bn in gas sector

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Reliance Industries Ltd and its Canadian partner Niko Resources will invest over $2 billion in bringing to production their gigantic gas field in the Bay of Bengal and laying pipelines to transport the fuel.

Why are US, British, Russian spy chiefs in Delhi?

Why are US, British, Russian spy chiefs in Delhi?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Western powers appear to regard Delhi as the most logical destination in the region in these extraordinary times -- as a counterpoint to the ascendance of political Islam and a rising red star over Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

GM drops plans to sell off Opel

GM drops plans to sell off Opel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

The decision to retain Opel in addition to restructuring its European operations was taken by the company's board of directors in the backdrop of "improving business environment," GM said.

26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana opposes extradition to India

26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana opposes extradition to India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Rana's extradition is barred under Article 6 of the United States-India extradition treaty with India because he has previously been acquitted of the offences for which extradition is sought, and under Article 9 of the Treaty because the government has not established a probable cause to believe that Rana committed the alleged offences, his attorneys argued.

Rana knew of Mumbai attacks well in advance: FBI

Rana knew of Mumbai attacks well in advance: FBI

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The FBI on Monday submitted fresh evidence against Pakistan-born terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana alleging that he "knew well in advance" that Lashkar terrorists would strike Mumbai in November 2008.

Umpiring a 'strange occupation', says Kyrgios

Umpiring a 'strange occupation', says Kyrgios

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Nick Kyrgios has had more than his fair share of run-ins with umpires over his career

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The US administration will take the final call in a meeting in coming weeks.

The world rushes to aid India battle Covid surge

The world rushes to aid India battle Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

Oil prices dip as Iraq raises exports

Oil prices dip as Iraq raises exports

Rediff.com30 May 2016

While OPEC has been unable to agree on an output freeze in an effort to support prices, Iraq was the latest Middle East producer to raise its exports quota

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'My mission is to bring the world together by the game of basketball.'

RIL 'artificially inflating' gas price: CPM

RIL 'artificially inflating' gas price: CPM

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

CPM leader Tapen Sen has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for a probe into what he called 'artifical inflation' in Reliance Industries' KG-D6 spend and the Mukesh Ambani-run firm's 'manipulation' of gas price.

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

According to experts, banks have found better arbitrage opportunities in dollar terms in mature economies with mortgage and leverage rather than take equity exposure on Indian real estate.

Markets snap 3-day winning streak, Nifty holds 8,250; Midcaps outshine

Markets snap 3-day winning streak, Nifty holds 8,250; Midcaps outshine

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The index had risen over 585 points in the previous three sessions.

Air India plans more Toronto-Delhi flights

Air India plans more Toronto-Delhi flights

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

After a year of successfully operating flights from Toronto to Delhi, Air India has announced that it will be doubling the service from May 1.

$1.6 bn Alight deal puts Wipro back in the game

$1.6 bn Alight deal puts Wipro back in the game

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The contract has not only cemented the position of its chief executive officer (CEO) Abidali Neemuchwala, it has also proven the ability of the current management to successfully chase and close larger deals that are becoming scarcer in the market.

Lewis doesn't have to be bad to be good

Lewis doesn't have to be bad to be good

Rediff.com21 Jun 2003

The Canadian Olympic gold medal-winning Briton with Jamaican roots emerges from boxing's shadows, knocks someone out, collects millions of dollars and disappears back into happy anonymity.

Deal Street sets $81 billion record as promoters shed taboo

Deal Street sets $81 billion record as promoters shed taboo

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Cross previous high of $72 billion in 2007 as Indian promoters overcome the selling taboo. Abhineet Kumar reports from Mumbai.

Reliance to invest $250 mn in gas blocks

Reliance to invest $250 mn in gas blocks

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

Reliance Industries plans to invest $200 to 250 million during the current fiscal in drilling new wells at its D6 gas block in Krishna Godavari basin, off the Andhra coast.