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Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The move is likely to impact Jet's operations out of Belgium and India.

Family drama, mystery, over lottery winner's death

Family drama, mystery, over lottery winner's death

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Recent revelations have put the spotlight on the intriguing life of Indian-American businessman Urooj Ahmad Khan, who died of cyanide poisoning the day after winning a million dollars. Arthur J Pais reports.

Basketball, dinner and more on Election Day

Basketball, dinner and more on Election Day

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama will spend the Election Day in his hometown of Chicago, playing basketball with friends and giving a dozen satellite interviews in several battleground states.

NBA: Miami's 27-game win run ends

NBA: Miami's 27-game win run ends

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Miami Heat's 27-game winning streak in the National Basketball Association ended on Wednesday when they were beaten by the Chicago Bulls.

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

Patang beats Kahaani, Vicky Donor in New York

Patang beats Kahaani, Vicky Donor in New York

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The awards were given by the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) which is holding its ninth edition running through October 31.

A 'Trump-Clinton' fight in Japan

A 'Trump-Clinton' fight in Japan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

A burger joint in Tokyo is trying to cash-in on the big fight between Democratic Hilary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

This is the highest number of Indian-Americans in the history of the US Congress.

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Foreign investors don't like policy uncertainty and reversibility, says Anusha Chari.

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Britain's Sunday Times and Germany's ARD say the results from the database of the sport's governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), show evidence of widespread cheating among long distance runners.

Vanity Fair gets mixed reviews

Vanity Fair gets mixed reviews

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'We chew paan and spit it out on Mother India and then chant Vande Mataram. Throw garbage and then chant Vande Mataram... , the PM said.

Wizards win first playoff game in 17 years

Wizards win first playoff game in 17 years

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Gilbert Arenas scored 32 points to lead the Wizards to a 117-99 home win over the Chicago Bulls.

Headley, Rana to be sentenced in Jan next year

Headley, Rana to be sentenced in Jan next year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The sentencing of American-born Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley, accused of involvement in 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has been fixed for January 17 next year while that of his accomplice Tahawwur Rana has been rescheduled for January 15 from December four.

Missing Indian student in US found dead

Missing Indian student in US found dead

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Authorities do not suspect any foul play was involved in Varughese's death but the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained, Chicago Sun-Times reported.

We are NOT walking away from 26/11 case: Clinton

We are NOT walking away from 26/11 case: Clinton

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The United States on Tuesday said bringing to justice the perpetrators of 26/11 was still an "unfinished business" which was high on its priority list, days after Pakistani American Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley was sentenced to 35 years in jail by a Chicago court.

Award-winning film critic Roger Ebert passes away

Award-winning film critic Roger Ebert passes away

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Ebert, 70, succumbed to a decade-long battle with cancer on April 4.

David Headley sentenced for 35 years for 26/11 role

David Headley sentenced for 35 years for 26/11 role

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley, who "unquestionably contributed" to the Mumbai attacks that claimed 166 lives, was sentenced by a Chicago court

Satya Nadella on the biggest challenge world economy is facing

Satya Nadella on the biggest challenge world economy is facing

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

This next phase of globalisation needs to deliver economic growth so that it is equitable: Nadella.

We must respect Rajan's decision: Chanda Kochhar

We must respect Rajan's decision: Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision to not seek a second term is a "personal one" which everybody should respect, Chanda Kochhar MD & CEO, ICICI Bank said.

The Obamas return to the White House

The Obamas return to the White House

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha have arrived at the White House from his home town of Chicago, a day after his historic re-election.

US to pursue 26/11 case against LeT men, ISI Major

US to pursue 26/11 case against LeT men, ISI Major

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The United States on Friday said it would continue its hunt for dreaded terrorist Illyas Kashmiri, Lashkar-e-Tayiba handler Sajid Mir and four others involved in the Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people, including six Americans. The six are named in the indictment in the case in a Chicago court, which is hearing charges against Tahawwur Rana and David Headley. Rana was on Thursday sentenced to 14 years in jail.

Tahawwur Rana to appeal conviction, say his attorneys

Tahawwur Rana to appeal conviction, say his attorneys

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana, who was sentenced to 14 years in jail for providing material support to Pakistan-based LeT and for backing a plot to attack a Danish newspaper, would appeal against his conviction, his attorneys said on Friday.

Rana sentenced, but NIA to stick to its chargesheet

Rana sentenced, but NIA to stick to its chargesheet

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

NIA officials say that though he had been cleared of any direct involvement in the 26/11 attack, they would continue to pursue the case in India as per the chargesheet that has been filed. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Tahawwur Rana sentenced to 14 years in jail

Tahawwur Rana sentenced to 14 years in jail

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Tahawwur Rana, an accomplice of convicted terrorist David Headley, was on Thursday sentenced to 14 years in jail followed by five years of supervised release by a United States court for providing material support to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba and for backing a plot to strike a Danish newspaper.

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

With a staff in one hand and the other on his granddaughter's shoulder, the old man briskly takes the lead as the sun breaks over the horizon.

Congressman Ryan is a decent man: Obama

Congressman Ryan is a decent man: Obama

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Monday welcomed Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan to the presidential race but added that he fundamentally disagrees with his vision, which, if implemented, would take the nation backward. "Just last morning, my opponent chose his running mate, the ideological leader of the Republicans in Congress Mr Paul Ryan. I want to congratulate Congressman Ryan," Obama said at a campaign event in Chicago.

Walmart workers threaten strike across US on Nov 23

Walmart workers threaten strike across US on Nov 23

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

According to news reports, workers held walkouts and marches in cities across the US, including those in Dallas, San Diego, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington DC, Sacramento and even at its headquarters in Arkansas.

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'There is room for cautious optimism following the Harris anointment that America will return this year to more normal politics after the aberration of the Trump presidency,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

NBA: Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East

NBA: Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The Miami Heat tightened their grip on the Eastern Conference by routing the Chicago Bulls 86-67 on Thursday.

Six covers. Six styles. What's your favourite?

Six covers. Six styles. What's your favourite?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Priyanka Chopra covers for Modern Luxury magazine.

A look at world's top 10 cities

A look at world's top 10 cities

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

The Global Cities Index measures global engagement of cities across five dimensions: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement.

PICS: Inside Kim Kardashian's first Indian mag cover

PICS: Inside Kim Kardashian's first Indian mag cover

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

She wore outfits by two Indian designers for the shoot, which has sparked backlash.

'US will bring to justice other six charged in 26/11'

'US will bring to justice other six charged in 26/11'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The United States has said it will continue to bring to justice the other six people named in Mumbai terror attacks case, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba leaders.

Only 35 years? 'David Headley has no right to live'

Only 35 years? 'David Headley has no right to live'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

As David Headley appeared before the court for his sentence hearing, American victims of the Mumbai terror attack said it would be an outrage if he was let off with just a 35 year imprisonment for his involvement in the massacre of 2008.

IT sector cheers Obama re-election

IT sector cheers Obama re-election

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Industry players, analysts and Nasscom do not see any negative implication on the industry.

Dead Indian-American lottery winner's wife demands justice

Dead Indian-American lottery winner's wife demands justice

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The distraught wife of a $1 million lottery winner, who died of cyanide poisoning, has demanded that the truth behind her husband's mysterious death should be brought out soon, as the authorities in Chicago prepared to exhume the body of the Indian-American businessman.

Photo: Aamir Khan meets Shahid Afridi in Mecca

Photo: Aamir Khan meets Shahid Afridi in Mecca

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The stars met up during a prayer meet in Mecca.

Pak was humiliated at the NATO summit: Qureshi

Pak was humiliated at the NATO summit: Qureshi

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan was humiliated at the NATO Summit in Chicago because of President Asif Ali Zardari's "zero credibility".