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Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York's midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green.

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday condoled the death of Koppu and assured all required assistance to his family.

'I am a people's actor'

'I am a people's actor'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'

Economic revival? Govt, RBI must work in tandem

Economic revival? Govt, RBI must work in tandem

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Both the government and RBI have to complement each other if the economy has to revive quickly.

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Signs with messages of love dotted parade routes around the world as millions took part in gay pride events from Toronto to San Francisco to Seoul.

PM Modi turns storyteller for Obama and Abbott

PM Modi turns storyteller for Obama and Abbott

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott and United States President Barack Obama the fascinating story of an American architect who had an emotional link with their countries.

Indian Americans line up with big bucks for Modi's New York event

Indian Americans line up with big bucks for Modi's New York event

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The frenzy to be present at the Madison Square Garden on September 28 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian-American community likely rivals a rock concert held at the famous New York venue.

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

"I am an academic and I have always made it clear that my ultimate home is in the realm of ideas," Rajan said in a letter to staff.

Sheena case: Indrani schemer, manipulator, says secret witness

Sheena case: Indrani schemer, manipulator, says secret witness

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

A special court on Tuesday opened the statement of 'secret witness' Ravina Raj Kohli, former president of Star News, from a sealed cover and handed it over to the defence lawyers.

Leo Burnett gets future-ready

Leo Burnett gets future-ready

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The agency proposes to improve revenues from non-advertising segments, integrate non-traditional disciplines and strengthen sister agencies Orchard and Black Pencil.

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Why SRK?!!!!!

Why SRK?!!!!!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

'No Indian citizen should be humiliated by the US authorities.' 'And Shah Rukh Khan happens to be one of India's most well known citizens.'

Rajan not top-paid man at RBI!

Rajan not top-paid man at RBI!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Rajan's total 'monthly emoluments' stands at Rs 198,700

Modi, a modernist whose motivation is very Indian

Modi, a modernist whose motivation is very Indian

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

'For a vision to manifest in action one should know the path. Modi knows the path. That is why he repeatedly exhorted that he wanted the support of every political party, the industrialists, the Indians abroad, the youth, women, parents... practically his agenda involved every Indian. He wants to make every Indian a stake-holder in India's progress and he thinks that it is possible,' says Ram Madhav.

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Rediff.com8 May 2017

10 things you must know about the Girls Who Code founder.

Class action suit filed against iGate over Murthy affair

Class action suit filed against iGate over Murthy affair

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Outsourcing firm iGate has been slapped with class action lawsuit in the US for alleged violations of federal securities laws in view of its sacked CEO Phaneesh Murthy's "improper relationship" with a subordinate employee.

Sukanya Verma reviews Dhoom 3: Mazaa Le!

Sukanya Verma reviews Dhoom 3: Mazaa Le!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Dhoom 3 continues the tradition of extravagance in adventure and expenditure by roping in the fastidious Aamir Khan as its latest star antagonist, writes Sukanya Verma.

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The White House on Wednesday released its annual collection of some of the most interesting photographs of President Barack Obama and his family.

Shalabh Kumar: The desi who knows Trump best

Shalabh Kumar: The desi who knows Trump best

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The founder of the Republican Hindu Coalition first attracted attention in the US as the "Punjabi tycoon" who was a huge supporter of Narendra Modi in the US. 'He will be best for India. There is no better ally for the US than India in the region,' Shalabh Kumar tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

REWIND: Best moments from the month that was

REWIND: Best moments from the month that was

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Some of the best photographs, clicked across the globe in January.

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.

26/11 case: Did India take easy way out fearing legal intricacies?

26/11 case: Did India take easy way out fearing legal intricacies?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Former Home Minister P Chidambaram said the government of India would not file formal charges against Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley until Ajmal Kasab's trial was over. Vicky Nanjappa reports

How these two Harvard professors made India their second home

How these two Harvard professors made India their second home

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Lloyd and Sussane Rudolph -- two University of Chicago professors who started studying Indian politics in the 1950s, have been named the winners of the Padma Bhushan Award.

Rajya Sabha MP, close to Jagan, indicted in US

Rajya Sabha MP, close to Jagan, indicted in US

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

US indicts Rajya Sabha MP K V P Ramachandra Rao, a close associate of Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and his son Jaganmohan Reddy, in bribery and corruption case.

Keshav Murugesh, Group CEO of WNS shares his success story

Keshav Murugesh, Group CEO of WNS shares his success story

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Not many people know that today's BPM industry gives specialists great career options.

United States intends to bid for 2024 Olympic Games

United States intends to bid for 2024 Olympic Games

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Dallas, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Washington, San Diego and Tulsa have expressed varying degrees of interest in hosting the sporting extravaganza.

Army veterans join anti-JNU chorus, take out 'March for Unity'

Army veterans join anti-JNU chorus, take out 'March for Unity'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The rally from Raj Ghat to Jantar Mantar saw marchers fervently waving the tricolour and raising slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' with some of them saying that nothing is above 'nationalism'.

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.

'There's no such thing as a poor student -- only poor teaching and curriculum'

'There's no such thing as a poor student -- only poor teaching and curriculum'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'We often celebrate scholastic excellence while ignoring the majority of students who aren't there yet,' Pratham CEO Rukmini Banerji tells Geetanjali Krishna. 'It's time we celebrated the bottom.'

Who did you vote for? Why?

Who did you vote for? Why?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

In the crazily complex cauldron that is India, where caste, community, class and cash are just the primary ingredients, no one has yet come up with a fool-proof method to ascertain how voters make up their minds, on which button to press, in the privacy of their 'confessional' booths, notes Krishna Prasad.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

The talented Indian

The talented Indian

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui make a global statement on the power of Indian cinema, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Dr Kaushal Kishore Mishra, the prime accused in the assault case against Somnath Bharti, says he never attacked the AAP leader. He then explains the polarisation politics of Varanasi.

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The pipeline for well-qualified and experienced policy economists at senior levels of government has broken, leading to a growing dearth of suitable candidates for top economist positions.

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Meet Sam Zell or the 'Grave Dancer' who made billions using his business acumen.

Modi@MSG: An Indian-American point of view

Modi@MSG: An Indian-American point of view

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

'The speech shone a spotlight on both the promise and the challenges of the Narendra Modi era,' says Ram Kelkar. 'The single-minded focus which Mr Modi displayed on issues of good governance and empowering the private sector and individual enterprise.'

As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

While he has plenty of critics at home, Rajan is a favourite among foreign investors and has been credited for bringing inflation under control.

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Even before Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power in 2014, Subramanian Swamy was agitating for Rajan's removal.