News for 'Hayes'

America's No. 1 cash crop? Marijuana

America's No. 1 cash crop? Marijuana

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Marijuana is the United States's biggest cash crop with estimates that the annual pot crop is worth $35 billion, according to a study.

Top-earning world leaders

Top-earning world leaders

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Do the salaries of world leaders keep pace with the private sector, and how important is it to keep public service competitive?

US allows priest to leave on $10 mn guarantee

US allows priest to leave on $10 mn guarantee

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Prakashanand Saraswati, 79, founder of the Barsana Dham Centre in north Hays County in Texas-- one of the biggest Hindu temples in the US -- was released on a US$ one million bail by District Judge Bill Henry in April.Saraswati was indicted on 20 counts of indecency between 1993 and 1996. He was arrested on April 24 at the Washington Dulles International Airport, after he arrived on a flight from Europe, where he had been receiving treatment.

How Avengers stole the Indian box office

How Avengers stole the Indian box office

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'If you look at the Number 1 film in India this year across Bollywood and other regional film industries, it is Avengers: Endgame.'

US: Indian priest arrested for molesting children

US: Indian priest arrested for molesting children

Rediff.com4 May 2008

Hindu priest Prakashanand Saraswati, 79, has been charged with 20 counts of indecency with a child and released on a whopping $1 million bail bond by a United States court. Known to his followers as Shree Swamiji, the priest is accused of groping two underage girls on several occasions in the 1990s. The case stems from an investigation that started in May 2007, sealed indictments were issued in April after which an arrest warrant was issued against Saraswati.

US: Indian priest faces molestation charges

US: Indian priest faces molestation charges

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Prakashanand Saraswati, 79, founder of the Barsana Dham centre in north Hays County in Texas -- one of the biggest Hindu temples in the US -- was arrested at an airport in Washington, DC last week. Known to his followers as Shiree Swamiji, the priest is accused of groping two underage girls on several occasions in the 1990s.

Winter Olympics: How Asif Khan designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

Winter Olympics: How Asif Khan designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

How Asif Shaikh designed Vantablack, Earth's darkest building

'We are running out of leaders'

'We are running out of leaders'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Even if I am born with all the natural attributes, certain characteristics are best when developed.

Gujarat: CNG bus catches fire, 20 dead

Gujarat: CNG bus catches fire, 20 dead

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The collision was mainly between the bus and the tanker but also involved some other vehicles.

36 China Town is predictable

36 China Town is predictable

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

'Delhi polls was a victory of kaam over kaum'

'Delhi polls was a victory of kaam over kaum'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Fandom of Kejriwal, who led the AAP to a scintillating win in the February 8 polls bagging 62 of the 70 seats, was visible as people chose innovative ways to express their sentiments at the venue that was transformed into a sea of colours as the crowd waved party flags and the tricolours.

Jan Lokpal by first week of February: Arvind Kejriwal

Jan Lokpal by first week of February: Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told media persons at a press conference that the draft Lok Pal would be ready by January 15 on Thursday. Delhi's chief secretary would head the committee.

India's tryst with the millennium

India's tryst with the millennium

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

As the world trembled in anticipation of the Y2K disaster, India awoke to outsourcing.

Special situations funds shine

Special situations funds shine

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

Wanted by India Inc: New ideas

Wanted by India Inc: New ideas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

Most top Indian CEOs are engaged in seeking new information, technology and ideas to improve their businesses as opposed to their US and European counterparts for whom issues such as reputation and succession planning are more significant, according

Bigg Boss 10: Mona-Gaurav sizzle in a jacuzzi

Bigg Boss 10: Mona-Gaurav sizzle in a jacuzzi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Mona knows how to make hay even when the sun is not in her favour.

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'I was attracted to her both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time,' says Dilip Kumar in his autobiography, Dilip Kumar: The Substance And The Shadow.

'Outsider' MIM makes maiden entry into Maha Assembly, MNS bubble bursts

'Outsider' MIM makes maiden entry into Maha Assembly, MNS bubble bursts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

In a surprising turn of events, Hyderabad-based MIM on Sunday made its maiden entry into the Maharashtra Assembly pocketing two seats, while pro-Marathi MNS of Raj Thackeray was all but wiped out winning just one.

London blasts: Police arrest 4

London blasts: Police arrest 4

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

London blasts: Police arrest 4

8 lessons from COVID-19

8 lessons from COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Remember the trees that bend during the storm will survive; the ones that try to defy and stand straight tend to get damaged and uprooted, points out management guru Virender Kapoor.

'Need to respect game when I'm batting well'

'Need to respect game when I'm batting well'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

For someone whose consistency was an issue some years ago, Mayank Agarwal has now scored two double hundreds in his last four Test appearances. And he wants to make every opportunity count.

This fashion blogger in a hijab is winning the Internet

This fashion blogger in a hijab is winning the Internet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Elegant in a hijab, this Muslim beauty blogger is winning hearts with her Instagram pics and videos.

NFL to resume from April 4

NFL to resume from April 4

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

The fixtures for the 17th to 20th rounds.

Booker Prize for Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evarist as jury breaks rules

Booker Prize for Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evarist as jury breaks rules

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Atwood's The Testaments and Evaristo's novel Girl, Woman, Other earned each author an equal share of the 50,000 prize.

Janet J to star in Will & Grace

Janet J to star in Will & Grace

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Ntini picks five wickets

Ntini picks five wickets

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

The South Africa fast bowler took 5 for 37 as the Sri Lanka President's XI were bowled out for 251 in the three-day game.\n\n

Maradona Jr rejects Dumfermline offer

Maradona Jr rejects Dumfermline offer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

The son of former Argentina captain Diego Maradona, rejected a contract offer from the Scottish premier league club.

Devers wins at Olympic Trials

Devers wins at Olympic Trials

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

After Amphan, Bengal is an area of darkness

After Amphan, Bengal is an area of darkness

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'For around five hours the storm, reportedly the strongest one ever recorded in the Bay of Bengal, that mother of many a deathly vortex, shook Kolkata like a toddler playing with a rattling toy,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Bought in 1950 for $30,000

Bought in 1950 for $30,000

Rediff.com6 May 2004

The painting was one of 34 pieces on sale from the Greentree Foundation from the collection of Mr and Mrs John Hay Whitney.

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I thought I'd be Chintu's ghost voice, just like Mukeshsaab for Rajsaab.' 'Chintu believed in my voice. He would always recommend me.' 'I sang two songs for him in his second film, Zehreela Insaan.' 'I was supposed to sing Oh Hanseeni, which became the biggest hit of the film.' 'Before I knew it, the song was taken away from me and given to Kishore Kumarsaab.'

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

Who is your daddy?

Who is your daddy?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

All I heard for the next few seconds was the kid giggling with controlled excitement at seeing his father for the first time. Everyone in the bus was looking at me spitefully, their eyes accusing me of abandoning his mother after a romp in the hay

Priyanka vs Deepika, and other WOW dance-offs

Priyanka vs Deepika, and other WOW dance-offs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some of the dance-offs that regaled us in the past.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

How to get that Miss World body in 15 days

How to get that Miss World body in 15 days

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The nutritionist behind Manushi Chhillar's fitness reveals the trick.

PIX: Australia cricketers glam up awards night

PIX: Australia cricketers glam up awards night

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Scroll down to see the list of other awardees and cricketers who glamed up the night in their sartorial best.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.