News for 'Eric'

New York sues Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

New York sues Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The case has been filed electronically in Manhattan's State Supreme Court and the timing is expected to cause a delay in the sale of The Weinstein Company (TWC), which is facing bankruptcy, the New York Times reported.

Rajnath receives IAF's 1st Rafale jet from France

Rajnath receives IAF's 1st Rafale jet from France

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Singh received the aircraft at the Rafale fighter jet handing-over ceremony at Merignac in the presence of French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly. Members of the top military brass of France as well as senior officials of Dassault Aviation, the makers of Rafale, were also present at the ceremony.

Salary of Google bosses: $1 a year

Salary of Google bosses: $1 a year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Popular Internet search engine Google's chief executive Eric Schmidt and founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin were offered a raise in their salaries, which they declined to accept saying they would continue taking the token amount of $1 annually.

Love at first sight! McLaren show off new F1 car

Love at first sight! McLaren show off new F1 car

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The blue and papaya orange MCL34 car was unveiled by 34 team employees at the former champions' Woking headquarters before Sainz and 19-year-old British rookie team mate Lando Norris stepped up to admire it.

Hollywood's 10 Best Movie Rivalries

Hollywood's 10 Best Movie Rivalries

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Brad Pitt's Achilles and Eric Bana's Hector in the blockbuster movie Troy takes 10th place. Click Next to see who tops the list.

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

Delta Airlines returns to India after 9 years

Delta Airlines returns to India after 9 years

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The full schedule and details of the New York-Mumbai non-stop service will be announced later this year.

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Trump says he is 'starting to feel good'; vows 'to be back' soon

Trump says he is 'starting to feel good'; vows 'to be back' soon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

White House physician Sean Conley has said the US president is "not yet out of the woods". "While not yet out of the woods, the team remains cautiously optimistic," Dr Conley said, adding that the plan for Sunday is to continue observation in between doses of Remdesivir, closely monitoring his clinical status while fully supporting his conduct of presidential duties.

Davos Special: 10 inspiring life advice quotes from global leaders

Davos Special: 10 inspiring life advice quotes from global leaders

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

This is what makes the World Economic Forum's annual summit special.

France keeper Lloris signs deal to stay at Spurs until 2022

France keeper Lloris signs deal to stay at Spurs until 2022

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Tottenham Hotspur's France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has signed a new contract that will take him through to 2022, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 29-year-old, who captains club and country, has made 189 appearances for Spurs since joining from Olympique Lyonnais in 2012 for a fee of about 12 million pounds ($14.81 million). "I'm very pleased with this new contract," Lloris told the club website

IN PHOTOS: The invisible killing machines

IN PHOTOS: The invisible killing machines

Rediff.com24 May 2013

We present some recent and archival Reuters images of unmanned drone being developed across the globe.

Indian becomes US citizen in rare ceremony at White House hosted by Trump

Indian becomes US citizen in rare ceremony at White House hosted by Trump

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Immigrants from five countries -- India, Bolivia, Lebanon, Sudan and Ghana -- stood in a line during the ceremony in the White House.

Shinde holds crucial talks with US leaders

Shinde holds crucial talks with US leaders

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Union Home Minister Shri Sushil Kumar Shinde continued with his official visit in the United States, meeting senior US government leaders including Secretary for Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Attorney General Eric Holder and FBI Director Robert Muller.

EPL PHOTOS: Manchester United STUNNED by Brighton

EPL PHOTOS: Manchester United STUNNED by Brighton

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Woeful defending led to two Brighton goals in two first-half minutes as 34-year-old Glenn Murray and Shane Duffy outsmarted United's 117 million pound ($149.21 million) back four to demonstrate why manager Jose Mourinho had sought to upgrade it.

US justice dept supports Sikhs, Hindus as hate crime victims

US justice dept supports Sikhs, Hindus as hate crime victims

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Meeting one of the long pending demands of Sikhs and Hindus in the United States, Attorney General Eric Holder has recommended widening the Federal Bureau of Investigation's mandate to include the two communities among victims of growing hate crimes. Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Holder said he made this recommendation to the Advisory Policy Board of the FBI to make the necessary changes in the Uniform Crime Reporting in this regard.

PIX: Students return to school after Connecticut shooting

PIX: Students return to school after Connecticut shooting

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Easton police officer J Sollazzo hugs a parent dropping off their child at school in Newtown, Connecticut.

Miss World: 9 facts about the pageant you probably didn't know

Miss World: 9 facts about the pageant you probably didn't know

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

As the 63rd Miss World pageant goes underway, we bring you some facts that you may have not known!

Why most weight loss diets FAIL

Why most weight loss diets FAIL

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Most people are able to lose weight while dieting but once the diet is over, the pounds come back.

EPL opponents playing defensive game: Mourinho

EPL opponents playing defensive game: Mourinho

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho has accused Manchester United's Premier League rivals of playing a "defensive game" ahead of the coming campaign but is making no secret of his side's own title aspirations.

Jayasuriya is Sri Lanka's new Chairman of Selectors

Jayasuriya is Sri Lanka's new Chairman of Selectors

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Former Sri Lanka cricketer turned politician Sanath Jayasuriya was appointed chairman of selectors in a new-look five-member committee named by Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage on Monday.

Jayasuriya heads Sri Lanka's new selection panel

Jayasuriya heads Sri Lanka's new selection panel

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Sri Lanka has revamped its cricket selection panel with a new team under its new chairman, Sanath Jayasuriya, the country's sports ministry announced in Colombo on Monday.

Businessman charged in referee's sexual bribes case

Businessman charged in referee's sexual bribes case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Businessman Eric Ding Si Yang has been charged with three counts of corruption relating to the sexual bribes case involving three Lebanese soccer match officials, Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau said on Monday.

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

News of all that tranpired on and off the football field.

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Chian it was open to international efforts to identify the source of the deadly virus.

Nadal cruises into Monte Carlo final

Nadal cruises into Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Defending champion Rafael Nadal remains on course for an 11th Monte Carlo Masters title after beating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-1 in the semi-finals on Saturday.

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

From Tokyo to Paris, the heat is really on!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Images from across Europe and parts of Asia show hot and bothered people dunking their feet in buckets of ice and wading into the sea as sweltering temperatures put some areas on red alert.

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.

Meet today's women world leaders

Meet today's women world leaders

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

After taking over as Britain's prime minister, Theresa May has joined a small but growing band of female world leaders.

In coronavirus-hit world, sponsors to stand by delayed Olympics

In coronavirus-hit world, sponsors to stand by delayed Olympics

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Major corporate sponsors of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are standing by the International Olympic Committee after the Games were postponed and experts familiar with the deals said the companies would not likely seek the return of billions of dollars committed to the agreements. Fourteen global companies including Coca-Cola Co, Procter & Gamble Co and Intel Corp spent $500 million this year and have committed close to $4 billion on multi-year contracts that designate them as top-tier sponsors, according to research firm Global Data.

How quitting Facebook can help reduce stress

How quitting Facebook can help reduce stress

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

According to a study, abstaining from Facebook activity makes your stress hormone drop.

Let's overturn gay marriage ban: Obama admn to SC

Let's overturn gay marriage ban: Obama admn to SC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Making its strongest declaration in support of gay rights, US President Barack Obama's administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn California's same-sex marriage ban and turn a sceptical eye on similar prohibitions across the country.

Atletico's Griezmann set for Old Trafford move?

Atletico's Griezmann set for Old Trafford move?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Manchester United showing 'concrete interest' in the French forward

Kirsten returns to India; this time with Delhi Daredevils

Kirsten returns to India; this time with Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Former India coach Gary Kirsten has been named chief coach of Delhi Daredevils for the seventh season of the Indian Premier League.

One billion Android phones seen in use soon

One billion Android phones seen in use soon

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Google Inc Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt predicts that there will be more than a billion smartphones in use featuring its Android software within the next six to nine months.

EPL: Liverpool move into top four; Spurs lose to Villa

EPL: Liverpool move into top four; Spurs lose to Villa

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Liverpool moved into the Champions League qualifying spots after a 3-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday took them above Leicester City and into fourth place with one round of Premier League matches remaining.

PIX: Man United clinches draw at Tottenham on EPL return

PIX: Man United clinches draw at Tottenham on EPL return

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes fired home a late penalty to rescue a point for the visitors in a lively 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Friday.

Nations Cup: Lukaku double lifts Belgium to win; Croatia hold England

Nations Cup: Lukaku double lifts Belgium to win; Croatia hold England

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Romelu Lukaku scored twice to earn Belgium a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in the Nations League on Friday, lifting the mood in the country after a week marred by match-fixing allegations.

2 Brussels policemen stabbed in suspected 'terrorist attack'

2 Brussels policemen stabbed in suspected 'terrorist attack'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Brussels is still reeling from IS suicide bombings at the city's airport and a metro station in March which killed 32 people.

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856