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US backs India on OBOR, says it crosses 'disputed' territory

US backs India on OBOR, says it crosses 'disputed' territory

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

India skipped the Belt and Road Forum in May this year due to its sovereignty concerns.

American Democracy in Shambles

American Democracy in Shambles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Biden is best qualified to address the root cause of the polarisation in American politics before it turns into terminal malignancy, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

World Bank chief visits UP, promises help to Akhilesh

World Bank chief visits UP, promises help to Akhilesh

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said on Tuesday that he sees much promise in Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, with whom he held an hour-long meeting on Tuesday morning.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Yeh Ballet review

Yeh Ballet review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sooni Taraporewala makes us root for her young characters even if we aren't entirely sure about the depth of their feelings, feels Sukanya Verma.

Start-ups: 3 tips to build a great website

Start-ups: 3 tips to build a great website

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Jim Rogers, Head of Marketing, Neustar Enterprise Services tells you how choosing the right address for your website can help improve traffic.

Barty wins French Open to claim maiden Grand Slam title

Barty wins French Open to claim maiden Grand Slam title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Eighth seed Barty joins 1969, 1970 and 1973 champion Margaret Court and 1971 winner Evonne Goolagong-Cawley on the list of Australian women who have lifted the trophy here in the professional era.

Taylor thanks his stars after New Zealand's narrow win

Taylor thanks his stars after New Zealand's narrow win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Taylor, who celebrated his 400th international appearance with a match-winning 82.

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Lobbying on the Hill is time consuming and cumbersome, but very effective to influence US government policies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, deputy chief of mission at the Indian embassy in Washington, DC after the 1998 nuclear tests and during the Kargil War.

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.

India loses Canada's 'special' treatment

India loses Canada's 'special' treatment

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Removed from general preferential regime which offers lower tariff for exports.

Boeing CEO confident about 787 battery fix

Boeing CEO confident about 787 battery fix

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The grounding has been a "frustrating experience," McNerney told a US Chamber of Commerce aviation summit.

Hamilton wins British Grand Prix to slash Vettel's lead

Hamilton wins British Grand Prix to slash Vettel's lead

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix for the fourth year in a row on Sunday while Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel suffered a penultimate lap puncture that slashed his championship lead to a single point.

US downplays NASA's criticism of India over space debris

US downplays NASA's criticism of India over space debris

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'Two nations would continue to pursue shared interests in space that includes collaboration on safety and security in space'

Trump to deliver State of the Union Address on February 5

Trump to deliver State of the Union Address on February 5

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The traditional annual speech by President Trump was initially scheduled for this Tuesday but had to be postponed because of the largest government shutdown due to differences between the White House and opposition Democrats on the issue of US-Mexico border wall.

Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys Drumstick and Wishbone

Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys Drumstick and Wishbone

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

"Over the past 10 months, Melania and I have had the pleasure of welcoming many, many special visitors to the great White House. We've hosted dozens of incredible world leaders, members of Congress, and, along the way, a few very strange birds. But we have yet to receive any visitors quite like our magnificent guest of honour today -- Drumstick," he said.

Box Office: Akshay's Kesari won't be a big hit

Box Office: Akshay's Kesari won't be a big hit

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

'BRICS Bank can supplement infra fund provided by WB'

'BRICS Bank can supplement infra fund provided by WB'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Every single one of the BRICS countries has an enormous infr deficit that simply can't be met by a single institution, says WB President.

'Companies can WIN even during a downturn'

'Companies can WIN even during a downturn'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Interview with chairman and chief executive, Deloitte Consulting LLP.

Boeing forecast assumes little impact from 787 woes

Boeing forecast assumes little impact from 787 woes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Boeing sticks with lithium-ion battery despite issues.

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The 77-year-old former US vice president on Friday night took his tally of pledged delegates over the halfway mark of 1,991 from a total of 3,979, thus becoming eligible to earn the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'He has given us a history, a heritage that we can share with generations to come,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Raabta Review: Rom-com, Rebirth and Mr Right crisis

Raabta Review: Rom-com, Rebirth and Mr Right crisis

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Watching Raabta possibly can't be anyone's idea of entertainment in this birth or last, feels Sukanya Verma.

Warner and Finch opening the way for Australia

Warner and Finch opening the way for Australia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

For long periods it wasn't sparkling, but it was effective, and after Finch was out for 53, Warner kicked on to score a hugely impressive 166.

World Bank chief to visit India on March 11

World Bank chief to visit India on March 11

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

This will be Jim Young Kim's first visit to India after taking over as President of the World Bank Group last July.

Harmeet Dhillon is vice chair of California Rep Party

Harmeet Dhillon is vice chair of California Rep Party

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The California Republican Party on Sunday elected Indian born Harmeet Dhillon as their vice chair, making her the first woman as well as first person of Indian descent to be elected for such a senior position. The election was held at the CRP 2013 Spring Convention in Sacramento with over 1000 delegates. The party delegates also elected Jim Brulte as CRP chairman.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

Wrestling faces tough fight to pin down Olympic spot

Wrestling faces tough fight to pin down Olympic spot

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

As a former chief executive of the United States Olympic Committee, Jim Scherr knows better than most the daunting challenge facing wrestling as the sport tries to avoid being tossed from the Games.

Aadhaar to help eradicate poverty, says WB chief

Aadhaar to help eradicate poverty, says WB chief

Rediff.com9 May 2013

"On a larger scale we've got to think about how we can integrate this technology into a massive effort to scale up access to financial services," the bank said.

James Dobbins appointed US Afghanistan-Pakistan envoy

James Dobbins appointed US Afghanistan-Pakistan envoy

Rediff.com4 May 2013

James F Dobbins, a veteran United States diplomat, has been named as the new special American envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, at a time when both countries are going through "a pivotal moment". Announcing his appointment, US Secretary of State John Kerry said, "He has a deep and longstanding relationships in the region and I couldn't be more grateful that Jim has agreed to take on this assignment."

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men's tennis by battling back to beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4) in a compelling title duel at the ATP Finals on Sunday.

In a first, Obama playing golf with Tiger Woods

In a first, Obama playing golf with Tiger Woods

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

President Barack Obama had an intimidating partner for a round of golf on Sunday -- Tiger Woods, the World's No. 2 ranked player, according to a report.

ABC Radio not to cover India-Aus Test series

ABC Radio not to cover India-Aus Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Australian broadcaster ABC Radio has been forced to rule out their plans to cover the four-Test Australia-India series in India because of the rising costs imposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

'BRICS bank could become future World Bank'

'BRICS bank could become future World Bank'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

The BRICS Development Bank could become a World Bank in future due to the increasing influence of emerging countries, chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management said on Wednesday.

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Top travel destinations 2017: Alleppey, Darjeeling, Ajanta Caves

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Read on to find out if your favourite destination made it to the list!

World's 10 richest business tycoons

World's 10 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Bill Gates is the world's richest man.

Deep Purple, Anthrax, Doors to perform together in Delhi

Deep Purple, Anthrax, Doors to perform together in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

India's first live band festival is here!

Boeing receives federal approval for battery test

Boeing receives federal approval for battery test

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Aviation major Boeing has received federal approval to its plan to test the battery system of its 'Dreamliner' planes, which were grounded early this year after a fire in one of the aircraft due to fault in the battery system.

India will grow at 6% next year: World Bank

India will grow at 6% next year: World Bank

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, who is on a three-day visit to India, said a projected five per cent GDP growth in the current financial year was disappointing, but future prospects for the country were good.

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The spacecraft is expected to reach Mars orbit in about 200 days from now and then begin its mission to study the Red Planet's atmosphere.