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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.

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Friends of India in the US hope that New Delhi will receive a presidential waiver, given that Trump Administration has recognised India as a major defence partner and is in advance stage of selling billions of dollars' worth of equipment to India in the next few years.

Time for non-American to head World Bank

Time for non-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The race for the top position at the Bank is really heating up.

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.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.

Look who's turning 50 this year!

Look who's turning 50 this year!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Irrfan Khan has a big birthday coming up.

'Roebuck was about to be detained before suicide'

'Roebuck was about to be detained before suicide'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck was about to be detained over an alleged sexual assault on a Zimbabwean Facebook friend when he committed suicide at his hotel, in Cape Town, his colleague Jim Maxwell has said.

India-born investor joins BlackBerry board

India-born investor joins BlackBerry board

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

As Research in Motion goes through a major shake-up, Fairfax Financial founder Prem Watsa has taken a seat on its board, expanding it to 11 members.

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The Baywatch star is in negotiations to join A Kid Like Jake and Isn't It Romantic.

Big blow to Imran Khan's 'Naya Pak' as US to scrap $300m aid

Big blow to Imran Khan's 'Naya Pak' as US to scrap $300m aid

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

With this, the DoD has reprogrammed USD 800 million CSF destined for Pakistan.

Patient Tiger Woods back at the top in a major

Patient Tiger Woods back at the top in a major

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

The former world number one has not won a major in four years but the omens are good this time. Of the nine previous times Woods has led a major at the halfway state, he has gone on to win eight.

Trump, Modi discuss situation in Maldives over phone

Trump, Modi discuss situation in Maldives over phone

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The White House said the two leaders also pledged to continue working together to enhance security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

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.

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

But his nature, temperament, his skill to listen to others, and empathise with their pain and hardships will make him a far better president, a leader America has been longing for four years, notes Aseem Chhabra.

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Since 2016, when India was officially recognised in US law as a 'major defence partner', Washington has purposefully upgraded the defence relationship.

Ash & Ujjwala kiss! This red carpet is too hot to handle

Ash & Ujjwala kiss! This red carpet is too hot to handle

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Bollywood stars up their fashion game for the first Vogue Women of the Year Awards.

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify; who doesn't see red states and blue states, only sees the United States," Biden said in his victory speech on Saturday night.

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Bush and his wife did not vote for either major-party presidential nominee this year, a spokesman for the former president told the Texas Tribune.

Don't expect much from Mattis-Sitharaman meeting

Don't expect much from Mattis-Sitharaman meeting

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Sitharaman has completed just 19 days as defence minister and is also pre-occupied with the Gujarat assembly election, notes Ajai Shukla.

Big Bang cast will now get $1 million pay cheque

Big Bang cast will now get $1 million pay cheque

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The show has been renewed for three more seasons.

When Nobel laureates Obama and Satyarthi met

When Nobel laureates Obama and Satyarthi met

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

US President Barack and wife Michelle met Nobel prize winner Kailash Satyarthi

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The partnership will look to expand Ford's reach in the fast-growing Indian market and improve M&M's access to global markets

Emmy Awards 2010: The big winners!

Emmy Awards 2010: The big winners!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Did your favourite TV star win? Find out here!

China helped Pakistan get nukes: US Senator

China helped Pakistan get nukes: US Senator

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

"Pakistan wouldn't have acquired nuclear weapons if it hadn't have been for Chinese assistance," Senator Jim Webb, said on Monday at the Council on Foreign Relations, a Washington-based think tank.

FLOTUS forgoes headscarf in Saudi Arabia, sparks outrage

FLOTUS forgoes headscarf in Saudi Arabia, sparks outrage

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Did Saudi state television blur Michelle Obama's face?

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.

Pentagon defends India's ASAT test

Pentagon defends India's ASAT test

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

"The first lesson from the Indian ASAT is just the simple question of why did they do that. And the answer should be, I think to all the committee looking at it, is that they did that because they are concerned about threats to their nation from space," US Strategic Command Commander General John E Hyten told members of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.

'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.

BRIC nations no longer emerging markets

BRIC nations no longer emerging markets

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

BRIC economies are currently worth around $11-12 trillion.

Exclusive! What Obama wants out of India visit

Exclusive! What Obama wants out of India visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

As the most powerful man on earth comes calling on India in November, Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC, that the US president is keen his visit transforms relations between the two democracies

Vim Kochhar wins Canadian Helen Center Award

Vim Kochhar wins Canadian Helen Center Award

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Conservative Senator Vim Kochhar has been honored with the 2010 Canadian Helen Keller Center Award 'for his outstanding community service and his appointment to the Senate.

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.

Hamilton takes record sixth British GP win

Hamilton takes record sixth British GP win

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix for a record sixth time on Sunday to stretch his lead over Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to 39 points.

Canadian FM toasts Canada-India ties

Canadian FM toasts Canada-India ties

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Canada and India's relationship has been marked with friendship and strong ties, said Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, chief guest at the Indian Independence Day celebrations hosted by Indian Consul General Preeti Saran.

Delhi students, locals clash at Corbett park

Delhi students, locals clash at Corbett park

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

A group of students from New Delhi clashed with local people at Bijrani Gate of Jim Corbett National park at Ramnagar area of Nainital district. The incident took place on Sunday evening when the students, who were traveling through Corbett park in a jeep, got down from the vehicle. Their guide Shailendra Rawat asked them not to do so as it was prohibited in the park. Soon, an altercation erupted between the students and their guide. It later turned into a scuffle.

Tiger poacher Sansar Chand's aides arrested

Tiger poacher Sansar Chand's aides arrested

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh police in coordination with forest guards of the Jim Corbett National Park have arrested two key aides of notorious poacher of wild life animal skin Sansar Chand and four others who had been having gala time in the national park for the last few years.

Jones steps down as Obama's NSA

Jones steps down as Obama's NSA

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

General James Jones (retired), President Barack Obama's national security adviser, announced his decision to step down from his position, which would be taken over by his deputy Tom Donilon.

'Why sacrifice our kids' future for Pakistan?'

'Why sacrifice our kids' future for Pakistan?'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

"This government's going to borrow 41 cents out of every dollar it spends this year. I mean, this is a real sacrifice Americans are making, and they're sacrificing their children's and grand children's future in order to build infrastructure in Pakistan," Senator Jim Rish said at a Congressional hearing.

Reese Witherspoon's wedding pix out

Reese Witherspoon's wedding pix out

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

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