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Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Many India cricketers, past and present took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes for the spinner who has more than 600 Test wickets to his credit.

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.

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.

Box Office: The Tashkent Files flops

Box Office: The Tashkent Files flops

Rediff.com16 Apr 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.

#ComicCon: When superheroes landed in San Diego

#ComicCon: When superheroes landed in San Diego

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The best-costumed attendees at the annual Comic-Con gathering in San Diego.

What to expect from a Bollywood Bhoot

What to expect from a Bollywood Bhoot

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Creaking doors, freakish old lady, haveli, white sari... 13 things, says Sukanya Verma, you will find in a Bollywod Bhoot film.

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.

PHOTOS: Djokovic through to semis after Nishikori retires

PHOTOS: Djokovic through to semis after Nishikori retires

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday after Kei Nishikori retired hurt when trailing 6-1, 4-1 in their quarter-final.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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).

Box Office: Photograph, Milan Talkies fail

Box Office: Photograph, Milan Talkies fail

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Biden: No cause to worry for India

Biden: No cause to worry for India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Washington might occasionally make some noises about alleged human rights violations and related issues but commonality of interests will only see the Indo-US ties grow stronger, observes Virendra Kapoor.

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'This year felt different -- and was different.' 'For the first time, the Indian American voter seemed to matter.'

Nadella, Pichai in Trump's economic revival team

Nadella, Pichai in Trump's economic revival team

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

In addition to Pichai and Nadella, IBM's Arvind Krishna, Micron's Sanjay Mehrotra, Ajay Banga from Mastercard and Ann Mukherjee from Pernod are among the six Indian-Americans among over 200 corporate honchos who will advise the President and offer recommendations on how to revive the American economy.

First woman US VP, Kamala Harris vows will not be the last

First woman US VP, Kamala Harris vows "will not be the last"

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

In the first address as United States Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris thanked people of the United States "for turning out in record number" and said Americans have ushered in a "new day" for the country.

'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.

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!

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.

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.

John le Carr's matchless legacy

John le Carr's matchless legacy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

'Le Carré's spies were nothing like the exotic Kim of Kipling or the caricature that is James Bond.' 'Driven by a simple patriotism, held back by incompetence and politics, his characters use deceit and treachery to win their morally Pyrrhic victories,' notes P Rajendran.

Trump says WHO seems biased to China, threatens to withhold funding

Trump says WHO "seems biased to China", threatens to withhold funding

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"We pay for a majority or the biggest portion of their money. They actually criticised and disagreed with my travel ban at the time I did it. They were wrong. They've been wrong about a lot of things. They had a lot of information early and they didn't want to -- they're very -- they seem to be very China centric," the US president charged during his news conference.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

IN PICS: Travelling to the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh

IN PICS: Travelling to the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Harnoor Channi-Tiwary travelled to Madhya Pradesh and returned with these memories.

World's 10 richest business tycoons

World's 10 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Bill Gates is the world's richest man.

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The US, he said, rejects any Chinese claim to waters beyond a 12-nautical mile territorial sea derived from islands it claims in the Spratly Islands (without prejudice to other states' sovereignty claims over such islands).

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.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management chief O'Neill to retire

Goldman Sachs Asset Management chief O'Neill to retire

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

World's first "rock star" economist, he coined the popular term "BRIC"

Last minute push: Enthusiastic Romney visits swing states

Last minute push: Enthusiastic Romney visits swing states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney kept up campaign frenzy even on Election Day and dashed through the swing states of Ohio and Pennsylvania for a last minute push to his election prospects.