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Ex-Enron chairman Kenneth Lay is dead

Ex-Enron chairman Kenneth Lay is dead

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Kenneth Lay, the former chairman as well as a founder of US energy giant Enron died of a heart attack at his home in Aspen, Colorado on Wednesday.

Forces that will define cos' future

Forces that will define cos' future

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Trump administration terminated India's designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the Generalized System of Preferences in June.

2 charged with plotting to fight US

2 charged with plotting to fight US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

If convicted of the conspiracy charge set forth in Count One, Williams and Mirza face a maximum punishment of five years imprisonment, a fine of USD 250,000 and three years supervised release.

How cancer affects your sex life

How cancer affects your sex life

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Cancer diagnosis can disrupt a young woman's body image, the intimacy with the partner and the ability to engage in sex.

'BCG vaccine can be a game-changer against coronavirus'

'BCG vaccine can be a game-changer against coronavirus'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'There is indeed a link between BCG vaccination and resistance to COVID-19.'

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

In the crucial ninth game Suarez Navarro seemingly held but Sabalenka challenged an ace at 40-15 and won the discussion.

Amjad Ali Khan honoured in US

Amjad Ali Khan honoured in US

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Tulsa is the third US city to confer honourary citizenship on the Sarod legend. Houston and Nashville had made him their citizen in 1997. In 1984, Massachusetts had declared April 20 as Amjad Ali Khan Day.

NRI held in Delhi for allegedly killing wife

NRI held in Delhi for allegedly killing wife

Rediff.com1 Apr 2007

He allegedly killed his wife, 30-year-old Navneet Kaur, late Thursday in her home in Arizona capital where she lived alone.

Sports Shorts: Indian women's hockey team wins Malaysia series 4-0

Sports Shorts: Indian women's hockey team wins Malaysia series 4-0

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Sunita Williams to run Boston marathon, in space

Sunita Williams to run Boston marathon, in space

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Williams, who qualified for the Boston race by finishing the Houston Marathon last year in 3 hours, 29 minutes and 57 seconds, will run the race on a station treadmill.

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Angel Di Maria is working hard on his fitness for the chance to play a part in Argentina's Copa America Centenario final against title holders Chile on Sunday after bad luck in two previous finals.

Sunita Williams now eyes travel to Mars

Sunita Williams now eyes travel to Mars

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Williams said her long stay in space would definitely help her face the rigours of the long journey to Mars.

How to 'think outside the box'

How to 'think outside the box'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Katrina at Sridevi's funeral

Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Katrina at Sridevi's funeral

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Boney Kapoor performed the last rites with his daughters Janhvi and Khushi by his side.

How will you revive economy, Mr Modi?

How will you revive economy, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'Mere fundamentals will not do the trick,' cautions former commerce secretary Rahul Khullar.

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It's pretty likely that Kissinger, Rice et al came bearing gifts (read Trojan Horses) from McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, Grumman, Northrop, and all the other Military Industrial Complex stalwarts,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

What caused the shootout at NASA

What caused the shootout at NASA

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

The NASA contract engineer had received a poor job review and feared that he could be fired.

NASA worker kills hostage, self

NASA worker kills hostage, self

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

The space agency officials said that its operations were not interrupted by the incident. NASA employees watched the drama on television as they were locked down.

US: 6 Indian-Americans to be honoured

US: 6 Indian-Americans to be honoured

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Six Indian-American Malayalees and a US citizen will be honoured by an Indian-American organisation in US for their outstanding achievements in their fields of specialisation.

Enron's Skilling gets 24 years in jail for fraud

Enron's Skilling gets 24 years in jail for fraud

Rediff.com24 Oct 2006

Former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling was on Monday sentenced to more than 24 years in jail for massive fraud and conspiracy in one of the biggest scandals in US corporate history.

Passive smoke could give you diabetes

Passive smoke could give you diabetes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

A new study says passive smokers may be at higher risk of diabetes.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Deepika take their SLAM! tour to Washington

PIX: Shah Rukh, Deepika take their SLAM! tour to Washington

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Know what the Happy New Year team has been up to while on their tour? Take a look!

'US, India share common vision for future'

'US, India share common vision for future'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Cornyn said he was hopeful that the full Senate will pass the agreement by the year end.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

Indian students win gold in NASA contest

Indian students win gold in NASA contest

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

A team from Jalandhar-based Apeejay School has won the gold medal in a "Space Settlement Design Competition".

Enron executive agrees to plea deal

Enron executive agrees to plea deal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Enron Corp's former chief accountant agreed to plead guilty on Tuesday to criminal conduct that preceded the energy giant's collapse into bankruptcy

International Space station crew evacuated after gas leak alarm

International Space station crew evacuated after gas leak alarm

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Crew from a United States segment of the International Space Station was recently moved after gas leak alarm went off. Though the members were evacuated post the ammonia leak scare, it turned out to be a false alarm due to some computer problem according to Nasa officials, the BBC reported.

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

Indian held in US for sexually assaulting fellow passenger on plane

Indian held in US for sexually assaulting fellow passenger on plane

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

A 61-year-old Indian national has been arrested in the United States on charges of sexually assaulting a fellow woman passenger aboard a domestic flight.

The Bong crossover connection

The Bong crossover connection

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Back injury forces out Baghdatis

Back injury forces out Baghdatis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006

Unseeded Vince Spadea advanced to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Clay Court Championships after the Australian Open finalist retired with a sore back.

What NASA offers enthusiastic students

What NASA offers enthusiastic students

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

An opportunity to fly on its famous 'Weightless Wonder' aircraft.

Enron's Andrew Fastow gets 6 years jail

Enron's Andrew Fastow gets 6 years jail

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Bankrupt energy giant Enron's financial whiz Andrew Fastow was on Tuesday sentenced to six years in prison and two years of community service for his role in the spectacular collapse of the firm.

Hindu organisations help Katrina survivors

Hindu organisations help Katrina survivors

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The relief operation gave a new purpose to the organizations which had so far been organizing only Hindu festivals and several volunteers said what they were doing would change their entire outlook.

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The External Affairs Ministry said India continues to closely monitor and take proactive measures to address the situation.