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For Intel, Hollywood dreams prove a leap too far

For Intel, Hollywood dreams prove a leap too far

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

The drastic change in plans for the retail spaces follows the company's abrupt abandonment of a grand plan to become an entertainment hub in living rooms around the world - a retreat that has been rumored but not yet acknowledged by the company.

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Orlando City midfielder Kaka is the highest-paid Major League Soccer player for a third consecutive year with over $7 million in annual earnings, according to figures released by the MLS Players Union on Tuesday.

Obama plans twin manufacturing hubs to create more jobs

Obama plans twin manufacturing hubs to create more jobs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

US President Barack Obama has announced setting up of manufacturing hubs in Michigan and Chicago, asserting that he wanted the next big job-creating discovery to be made in America.

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty; faces life in prison

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty; faces life in prison

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera was convicted on numerous counts including money laundering, engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, distribution of heroin and cocaine and other drugs, and illegal arms possession.

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Rugby: Blues players sent home due to COVID-19 lockdown, still hoping to play last game.

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The sport's governing body (WA) said that with immediate effect and for elite competition only, road shoes must have soles no thicker than 40mm and not contain more than one rigid, embedded plate.

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, officials said.

Now trade in carbon emissions

Now trade in carbon emissions

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Follow Swami Vivekananda's message to avert 9/11-like acts: Modi

Follow Swami Vivekananda's message to avert 9/11-like acts: Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Recalling Swami Vivekananda's message of universal brotherhood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said had his message been followed history would never have witnessed dastardly acts like the 9/11 terror attack in the US.

Russian Shobukhova's ban reduced after assisting WADA

Russian Shobukhova's ban reduced after assisting WADA

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The World Anti-Doping Agency cut the doping ban on Russian Liliya Shobukhova by seven months on Monday, saying the marathon runner had provided "substantial assistance" and was eligible for a lighter sentence.

It's an incredibly BIZARRE world out there

It's an incredibly BIZARRE world out there

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a bizarre world out there!

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

US attorney urged the Los Angeles court that Rana be not released.

Raghuram Rajan to step into eye of rupee storm

Raghuram Rajan to step into eye of rupee storm

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Rupee has tumbled about 10 per cent alone since Rajan's appointment on August 6.

One more time, Oprah!

One more time, Oprah!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Celebrating the 24th season of The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While no exact dates have been announced yet, the flights could take off from San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington DC, the officials said.

Out of the 9/11 ashes, the One World Trade Center stands tall

Out of the 9/11 ashes, the One World Trade Center stands tall

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Two skyscrapers were decimated the day 2,996 died, one and a half decades ago. George Joseph profiles the monument that has replaced them.

Tennis Round-up: Paes in Santo Domingo Open final

Tennis Round-up: Paes in Santo Domingo Open final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

It will be the second consecutive final for Paes and Angel, who also reached the final at Montrrey Challenger last week, ending runners-up to Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Marcelo Arevalo.

PICS: Aamir Khan turns biker in <I>Dhoom 3</I>

PICS: Aamir Khan turns biker in Dhoom 3

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Aamir Khan was spotted on the BMW K1300R shooting for the latest edition of Dhoom

#ComicCon: When superheroes landed in San Diego

#ComicCon: When superheroes landed in San Diego

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The best-costumed attendees at the annual Comic-Con gathering in San Diego.

Should you chase stocks or sit still? Find out...

Should you chase stocks or sit still? Find out...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Investors chase active managers or pick stocks themselves, usually buying and selling at the wrong times.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

Michael Jordan's 'flu game' sneakers auctioned off for record amount

Michael Jordan's 'flu game' sneakers auctioned off for record amount

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

A pair of autographed shoes worn by basketball star Michael Jordan in the famous 1997 'flu game' during the NBA finals sold at auction on Thursday for a record-breaking $104,765.

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

India seeks access to Rana, Headley from US

India seeks access to Rana, Headley from US

Rediff.com22 May 2013

India has sought access from the United States to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict David Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Rana -- both of whom were sentenced by a Chicago court after being found guilty of terrorism charges.

Inside the Trump Presidential Twitter Library

Inside the Trump Presidential Twitter Library

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

We all know United States President Donald Trump's preferred way of communicating directly with his fellow Americans is through tweets. And to celebrate 'The Donald's' tweets, the people at The Daily Show With Trevor Noah have put together the Donald J Trump Presidential Twitter Library -- a kind of museum dedicated solely to Trump tweets. The pop-up museum was free to enter, and ran from June 14-16. Its Washington, DC debut was timed to coincide with the US president's 73rd birthday. The pop-up installation has already been shown in Miami, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. Take a glimpse.

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

NFL players, owners defy Trump on anthem protests as feud ramps up

Apollo clinics go global

Apollo clinics go global

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

Raghuram Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see unprecedented rise

Raghuram Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see unprecedented rise

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Rajan said that while there were talks about Jan Dhan, it was difficult to target transfers to people through this tool. Jan Dhan, he said, does not really work as advertised.

It's the GDP, stupid

It's the GDP, stupid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

'India should exit Hubristan and stop patting itself on its back for 5 years of rapid growth, and all the Rolls Royces, BMWs and private jets owned by its billionaires, and instead focus on the urgently needed reforms to get GDP growth back in the 7 to 8 pc range and higher,' says Ram Kelkar.

'Not my president' chants ring out across America

'Not my president' chants ring out across America

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Trump's poll-defying win has sparked a wave of similar rallies across the country.

AI to cut international travel fares to counter competition from Jet-Etihad

AI to cut international travel fares to counter competition from Jet-Etihad

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

In the India-US sector, for instance, Air India operates 15 stopover flights between Mumbai and Chicago, and Mumbai and New York

Who is Justice Dalveer Bhandari?

Who is Justice Dalveer Bhandari?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Here's everything you wanted to know about the 15th member of the world court.

Muslim man removed from flight because he made attendant 'uncomfortable'

Muslim man removed from flight because he made attendant 'uncomfortable'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

According to federal law, airlines are prohibited from discriminating against passengers based on religion, ancestry and national origin, among other criteria.

Caparo plans new plants in MP

Caparo plans new plants in MP

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

After signing a MoU with NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo group for setting up new manufacturing facilities in Madhya Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore.

PIX: Bani's AMAZING Hong Kong holiday

PIX: Bani's AMAZING Hong Kong holiday

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Stars go on the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

PHOTOS: This GIANT wildfire, seen from space, rages 10 days on

PHOTOS: This GIANT wildfire, seen from space, rages 10 days on

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

For over 10 days now, 3,700 firefighters have been battling the massive wildfire near California's Yosemite National Park. The Rim Fire has scorched 134,000 acres, an area approximately the size of Chicago. The fire continues to grow in size, but firemen claim to have been making progress. As of now, 20 per cent of it has been contained. So huge is the fire that NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg is keeping track of it from outer space. A look at the biggest wildfire on record in California's history, in pictures.

Major US cities on alert after Boston blasts

Major US cities on alert after Boston blasts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Several mega cities in the US, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, have been put on alert after two explosions in Boston.