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Kashyap, Guru & Thulasi reach quarter-finals at CWG

Kashyap, Guru & Thulasi reach quarter-finals at CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap, R M V Gurusaidutt and P C Thulasi entered the quarter-finals of badminton competition at the 20th Commonwealth Games.

Bill Gates once again tops Forbes richest list

Bill Gates once again tops Forbes richest list

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Bill Gates with an estimated wealth of $86 billion topped the list for the fourth year running.

Woods takes two-shot lead at rain-hit Zozo Championship

Woods takes two-shot lead at rain-hit Zozo Championship

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Tiger Woods jumped clear of fellow American Woodland, posting a 12-under 128 halfway total in the rain-affected event that will not finish until Monday.

India, China have come to blows, will help them: Trump

India, China have come to blows, will help them: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'It's a very tough situation. We're talking to India. We're talking to China. They've got a big problem there'

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

We have all had heroes. We have all wanted to be someone else. But there was nobody I wanted to be more than I wanted to be Sunil Gavaskar, notes Harsha Bhogle.

Trump's Attorney General in trouble over Russian connection

Trump's Attorney General in trouble over Russian connection

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The Trump Administration plunged into another crisis on Thursday after reports surfaced that United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions met twice with Russian envoy to Washington during the presidential elections last year.

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

India may adopt norms similar to the US Federal Reserve model, which regulates conglomerate-led banks in the country.

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The seven Indian-Americans are cybersecurity firm ZScaler CEO Jay Chaudhry, founder and chairman of Symphony Technology Group Romesh Wadhwani, cofounder and CEO of online home goods retailer Wayfair Niraj Shah, Silicon Valley venture capital firm Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khosla, managing partner of Sherpalo Ventures Kavitark Ram Shriram, Airline veteran Rakesh Gangwal and Workday CEO and co-founder Aneel Bhusri.

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Ten images that prove we live in a odd, odd world!

#MeToo: Cannes film festival sets up sexual harassment helpline

#MeToo: Cannes film festival sets up sexual harassment helpline

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The hotline will help victims report incidents of sexual abuse at the event.

David Hockney painting sells for $90.3 million, a record for a living artist

David Hockney painting sells for $90.3 million, a record for a living artist

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The 1972 painting, "Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)," broke the record for the most expensive piece of art sold at auction by a living artist.

India has potential for very rapid growth: Bill Gates

India has potential for very rapid growth: Bill Gates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Bill Gates specifically complimented India's Aadhaar identity system and the country's performance in the financial services and pharma sectors.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in India to take on Amazon

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in India to take on Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Besides Jeff Bezos-led Amazon, Walmart-owned Flipkart is also facing a threat from Asia's richest man and RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani, who is also betting big to grab a share of the country's e-commerce market.

Flipkart, Amazon's business practices to be probed

Flipkart, Amazon's business practices to be probed

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The order follows a complaint filed by Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh which accused the e-commerce firms of anti-competitive practices like preferential listing, exclusive tie-ups and private labels.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Rabada faces Level Two charge, could miss rest of series

Rabada faces Level Two charge, could miss rest of series

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Rabada trapped Smith leg before wicket on the opening day of the second Test at St George'sPark on Friday and appeared to brush against the batsman in his celebration as the Australian walked down the pitch.

Trump meets with top journos; calls them 'deceitful liars'

Trump meets with top journos; calls them 'deceitful liars'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'It was like a f---ing firing squad,' The New York Post reported.

Microsoft-LinkedIn deal: An Indian among big gainers

Microsoft-LinkedIn deal: An Indian among big gainers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Reid Hoffman, co-founder and controlling shareholder of Linkedin Corporation, emerges as the biggest beneficiary of Microsoft's $26.2-billion offer.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Supporting Actor!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Supporting Actor!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Supporting Actor category at the Oscars.

Mourinho wished me a good Euro: Fellaini

Mourinho wished me a good Euro: Fellaini

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Jose Mourinho, the new Manchester United manager, has sent a good luck text to the club's Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini, who will make his bow at the European Championship on Monday. "Mourinho contacted me by SMS to say welcome to United and to wish me a good Euro," Fellaini told reporters after Belgium's training on Saturday.

Seeking a better life: Poignant images of migrants at the border

Seeking a better life: Poignant images of migrants at the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Rediff.com brings you images of struggle and hope as migrants attempt to reach European countries.

Indian team, Gavaskar pay tribute to Kiwi legend Crowe

Indian team, Gavaskar pay tribute to Kiwi legend Crowe

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar hailed former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe, who passed away on Thursday, as one of the best batsmen in the history of the sport and a good thinker of the game.

Indian-American killed, another injured in shootings at US stores

Indian-American killed, another injured in shootings at US stores

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Parmjit Singh, a 44-year-old father of two high school students, was shot multiple times.

3 Indians in Fortune 2012 biz people list

3 Indians in Fortune 2012 biz people list

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The list has been topped by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos with Apple CEO Tim Cook coming in at the second place.

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Google boss's absence at US-China internet forum meet raises eyebrows.

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Jack Ma who had five years ago said he was inspired and excited by "Make in India" possibly understood the essence of the signature campaign better than some others and decided to stay away from India other than as an investor, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Why billionaires like to buy newspapers

Why billionaires like to buy newspapers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Jeff 'Amazon' Bezos' $250-million purchase of the iconic Washington Post last week has sparked a debate on why billionaires are buying into a medium that is staring at irrelevance, if not death.

Amazon's Bezos buys Washington Post: Lessons for NYT, others

Amazon's Bezos buys Washington Post: Lessons for NYT, others

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Amazon founder's $250 million purchase of the famed Washington Post offers a template for the last few holdouts in the industry, chief among them the New York Times Co's Sulzberger family.

10 Indian CEOs among world's most-influential chief executives

10 Indian CEOs among world's most-influential chief executives

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon came first in the CEOWORLD magazine's global ranking of the best chief executives across all industries for 2019.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The next 10 images will prove why the world is a mad, mad place to be in!

US formally withdraws from WHO

US formally withdraws from WHO

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

In April, the US stopped funding to WHO as the Trump administration reviewed the ties.

80% Indian companies will face shortage of leaders

80% Indian companies will face shortage of leaders

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

As Boomers leave the work force, there are not enough Gen-Xers to take their place, a report has revealed.

Tax rules could force Bezos to play active role at WaPo

Tax rules could force Bezos to play active role at WaPo

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Amazon chief has said he plans to focus on his day job but 10 hours a week at Post may be needed for tax benefit

Priyanka Chopra's day out with Salma Hayek

Priyanka Chopra's day out with Salma Hayek

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Here's what your favourite stars have been up to.

Sydney Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Sydney Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant's 159* is the highest by an Indian wicketkeeper outside the subcontinent, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

From the brink to recovery, India's retail sector pins hope on 2021

From the brink to recovery, India's retail sector pins hope on 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

With an epic battle of billionaires for supremacy in one of the world's most prolific markets and a pandemic-propelled surge in online shopping in the background, India's nearly trillion-dollar retail market is hoping to touch 85 per cent of the pre-COVID business in the first half of the New Year. In a year when the COVID-19 carnage ripped apart the retail business, circa 2020 will best go down for the unravelling of the war between Jeff Bezos, the world's wealthiest man, and richest Indian Mukesh Ambani for pre-eminence in the booming market that is estimated to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025. It all started with Ambani's Reliance Industries agreeing in August to buy assets of the nation's second-largest retailer for Rs 24,713 crore, just a year after Bezos' Amazon purchased an indirect stake in the indebted Future Retail.

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new jobs - created both directly and indirectly - will be across industries, including IT, skill development, content creation, retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Bindra to call it quits after Rio Olympics

Bindra to call it quits after Rio Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Abhinav Bindra, India's only individual gold medallist at the Olympics, will bring the curtain down on his illustrious career at the upcoming Rio Games, where he will be the country's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony, on August 5.

The latest member of the $100 bn club!

The latest member of the $100 bn club!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Its latest member is a Frenchman. Bernard Arnault's fortune is now estimated at $100.4 billion.