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White House contradicts Trump, says US committed to 'One China' policy

White House contradicts Trump, says US committed to 'One China' policy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Trump on Sunday questioned the relevance of continuing the "One-China" policy if Beijing refuses to make any concessions on trade and other issues.

Trump suspends issuing of US green cards for 60 days

Trump suspends issuing of US green cards for 60 days

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Trump, however, said that the move will not have any impact on those entering the country on a temporary basis.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

A metal penis for men with erectile dysfunction

A metal penis for men with erectile dysfunction

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Scientists have created a heat operated device that can be turned on by a remote.

Sops India Inc is giving to woo back labour

Sops India Inc is giving to woo back labour

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Chief executives in the real estate, consumer products, automobiles, construction, and textile sectors said they were all expecting workers to re-join in the next 45-60 days, which would help them ramp-up production from July.

Buffett, Soros continue buying stake in cos

Buffett, Soros continue buying stake in cos

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Even as the economic crisis ravages global markets, the two billionaires are making investments in firms from America to Australia. According to reports, Soros snapped up a five per cent stake in Australian firm Sphere Investments. In October, he acquired over five per cent of Australian mining firm Legend International. Buffett has bought preferred shares worth $ 5 billion from Goldman Sachs. In addition, he has acquired preferred stocks worth $ 3 billion dollars in GE.

What Indian media can learn from US elections

What Indian media can learn from US elections

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Perhaps one aspect of the way modern media particularly print and news television works need some soul-searching: Their tendency to "frame" news stories as a conflict between two personalities, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

US monitoring Ladakh situation 'very closely': Defence secy

US monitoring Ladakh situation 'very closely': Defence secy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Esper also highlighted the 'increased' military cooperation with India and called it as 'one of the most important defence relationships of the 21th century'.

Trump's wall no concern with CONCACAF's likely joint World Cup bid

Trump's wall no concern with CONCACAF's likely joint World Cup bid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The CONCACAF region is widely viewed as favourite to host the 2026 tournament given FIFA rules that restrict Europe and Asia from hosting again so quickly.

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'The expectation was that Modi would become even bolder in his approach, and after only four months into his second term, we are starting to see evidence of this.'

Travel portals, airlines are grappling with cancellations

Travel portals, airlines are grappling with cancellations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The issues include not getting refunds on airline and hotel bookings, getting charged a service fee even if airlines have waived cancellation charges and so on. Complaints are piling up on Twitter, Facebook and other social media channels as more and more people cancel their travel plans due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'

Trump has already won the war of ideas

Trump has already won the war of ideas

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Donald Trump has forced the sophisticated to reveal their real selves, which are as vicious as that of any status quoist in the world, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

'The BJP wants to be seen as an anti-Dalit party'

'The BJP wants to be seen as an anti-Dalit party'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

'70 years back, Dalits used to be abused, scolded, slapped, but killing a Dalit was rare because a Dalit was somebody's property.' 'Now that they are free, they are facing violent attacks.'

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Huge demand for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain has helped the Index touch a five year high recently.

What the Kashmir masterstroke will mean for our soldiers

What the Kashmir masterstroke will mean for our soldiers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

'More members of the Indian Armed Forces have died in Kashmir, North East and Naxal areas than in the 1962 and 1971 wars against Pakistan combined. These deaths are the result of political failure and not war.'

IP environment deteriorating in India: US pharma industry

IP environment deteriorating in India: US pharma industry

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The US pharma industry has expressed concern over deteriorating intellectual property environment in India, alleging that patent rights in the country are unreasonably denied.The US pharma industry has expressed concern over deteriorating intellectual property environment in India, alleging that patent rights in the country are unreasonably denied.

'Revocation of Article 370 game-changer for the ages'

'Revocation of Article 370 game-changer for the ages'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'Washington's silence about India's Article 370 move tells us all we need to know: It doesn't want to rock the boat of a relationship that has navigated some choppy waters but remains a highly important one.'

How far will the Cybertruck go?

How far will the Cybertruck go?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'The unveiling of the Cybertruck seems to me the turning point in the design and manufacture of automobiles in much the same way as American skyscrapers were the turning point of architectural design in the world,' says Aakar Patel.

Zuckerberg takes on Trump over immigration

Zuckerberg takes on Trump over immigration

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

"We need to keep this country safe, but we should do that by focusing on people who actually pose a threat ... We should also keep our doors open to refugees and those who need help. That's who we are," said the Facebook founder.

Exports expected to reach $500 bn in 5 years: CII

Exports expected to reach $500 bn in 5 years: CII

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

In a sectoral analysis of exports, the Confederation of Indian Industries said India needs to become among the top three exporters in the world in four sectors -- textile, leather, gems and jewellery and engineering. It said exports to new markets of Latin America and Caribbean and Africa should be given a push for achieving the $500 billion by 2013.

TCS looks at India to chip in more as cost of executing onshore projects spikes

TCS looks at India to chip in more as cost of executing onshore projects spikes

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Under its Agile business model, the company has started using its off-shore base up to the extent of 90 per cent which, along with several other measures, will benefit its operating margins, said Chief Operating Officer N Ganapathy Subramaniam.

Air India formally becomes 27th member of Star Alliance

Air India formally becomes 27th member of Star Alliance

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Air India would add about 400 daily flights and over 40 new destinations in India to the 27-member Alliance network of over 18,500 daily flights to 1,316 airports in 195 countries.

New Mumbai-Atlanta non-stop flight from Nov 1

New Mumbai-Atlanta non-stop flight from Nov 1

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The Delta flight DL 185 will leave Mumbai at 1.05 am and reach Atlanta at 8.30 am (the next day) while the flight DL 184 will depart Atlanta at 7.15 pm and arrive in Mumbai at 10.35 pm (the next day). It would be a 17-hour, 55-minute non-stop West-bound flight.

Infosys' B G Srinivas highest paid in 2013-14

Infosys' B G Srinivas highest paid in 2013-14

Rediff.com13 May 2014

During the year, he received a total compensation of $1.3 million (Rs 7.8 crore), including a salary of $844,453, bonus and incentives of $281,415 and other compensation of $154,143.

'India needs to curb red tape and lift FDI limits'

'India needs to curb red tape and lift FDI limits'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Biden, who during his visit to India in 2013 had set the target of increasing the bilateral trade to $500 billion.

USIBC urges India, US to strengthen partnership

USIBC urges India, US to strengthen partnership

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

US India Business Council has urged New Delhi and America to take steps to strengthen bilateral trade relationship to realise their 'true business potential'.

SC order on NPA resolution: 'It is Balakot on RBI'

SC order on NPA resolution: 'It is Balakot on RBI'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The order, a "negative" overall, will be a short term positive for corporate focused state-run and private lenders because of the possibility of delaying incremental stressed asset recognition.

Kejriwal warns of strict action against lockdown violators

Kejriwal warns of strict action against lockdown violators

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

He also announced that 50 per cent of the DTC buses will be operational from Tuesday to ensure that those involved in essential services do not face problems. He said that there were 30 cases in Delhi till date, out of which 23 were reported from people who came from the affected countries and seven were infected through the local transmission.

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 39-year-old appeared at Italy's Sanremo festival in March, where he sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and said he would like to try acting.

US unmoved by Madhuri's charm

US unmoved by Madhuri's charm

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Madhuri Dixit Nene's dancing feet and winsome smile weren't enough to mesmerise the audiences in America and Canada, and her comeback vehicle Aaja Nachle had a wintry reception.

H1B visa: Fee hike plan dropped

H1B visa: Fee hike plan dropped

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

High-tech industry bodies have welcomed the move to drop a hefty $3500 fee increase in the H1B visa programme, which would also benefit Indian professionals seeking jobs in the US. Hailing the move, they said the US must retain top talent from around the world to retain America's economic leadership.

Why everyone loves Borat

Why everyone loves Borat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Want to be an ace investor? Read this

Want to be an ace investor? Read this

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Investing in special situations can help you tap opportunities that arise during adverse conditions, advises Joydeep Sen.

You may get US visas sooner now

You may get US visas sooner now

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

In moves that may benefit Indians applying for business visas to visit America, the United States State Department and Department of Homeland have announced a number of steps to expedite the processing time for visas.

Crack that US student visa interview!

Crack that US student visa interview!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

The Indo-American Society, Mumbai, invites students to attend a workshop on how to successfully get a student visa to the US.

Watch out for these stocks this monsoon

Watch out for these stocks this monsoon

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

What stocks will gain from a normal monsoon?

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

Is it risky to have a baby after 35?

Is it risky to have a baby after 35?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

There is a greater risk of miscarriage and stillbirth in women who are older than 35 years, warns Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.

Zidane deems video referrals 'confusing'

Zidane deems video referrals 'confusing'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Criticisms from all corners for FIFA's new video technology