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How online video is becoming a promotional tool for brands

How online video is becoming a promotional tool for brands

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Video isn't just about old school television shows, advertisements and tutorials anymore - short, crisp and engaging content across different formats is becoming increasingly popular in a world where stories are consumed on the go.

Boeing announces top management changes

Boeing announces top management changes

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The management shake-up comes at a time when Boeing is working to ensure the maiden flight of its long-delayed 787 Dreamliner happens by the end of the year.

Now, Trump's navy secretary nominee withdraws

Now, Trump's navy secretary nominee withdraws

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Pentagon said he has withdrawn citing disruption in his financial interests

Celebs, world leaders unite for world peace at Central Park

Celebs, world leaders unite for world peace at Central Park

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

The star power was high at the third annual Global Citizen Festival on Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday with headliners Jay Z and No Doubt and host Hugh Jackman. But even they were eclipsed by some of the world's most powerful leaders, including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Queen Silvia of Sweden.

Deloitte to hire over 4,000 in 3 years

Deloitte to hire over 4,000 in 3 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Deloitte's hiring plans are in sync with technology firms Accenture and Infosys BPO which are also upbeat about their recruitment program for next year.

Nargis cast in Shaukeen remake

Nargis cast in Shaukeen remake

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The film will be directed by Rumi Jaffrey.

Bradley Cooper splits from Suki Waterhouse

Bradley Cooper splits from Suki Waterhouse

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

Stop N-deal with India: US Christian group

Stop N-deal with India: US Christian group

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

A Christian organisation in the US has urged the Bush administration not to start implementing the civilian nuclear agreement with India unless the violence against the community in Orissa stops.

The top 10 challenges for India

The top 10 challenges for India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

In its Global Economics Paper, Goldman Sachs Economic Research has outlined ten crucial steps that India must take to achieve its full potential.

India's own moon probe detected water: Nair

India's own moon probe detected water: Nair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

India's own Moon Impact Probe on board the country's maiden unmanned lunar craft Chandrayaan-I had also detected evidence of water on the moon in a finding confirmed by US space agency NASA which too had an instrument onboard Chandrayaan-I.

Box Office: Pari, Veerey Ki Wedding flop

Box Office: Pari, Veerey Ki Wedding flop

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Recession hits Hollywood stars

Recession hits Hollywood stars

Rediff.com29 May 2009

A look at actors who made and lost money during the last two years.

BlackBerry makers mull India-made handsets

BlackBerry makers mull India-made handsets

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Research in Motion, the makers of BlackBerry, which was until recently under the government scanner over security concerns, is now looking at an India-specific strategy that includes local manufacturing.

It's coming: The deadly arctic freeze

It's coming: The deadly arctic freeze

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Temperatures are dropping across the United States, which is bracing for one of the coldest Januarys it has seen in quite some time.

Australia to stay on flu alert

Australia to stay on flu alert

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Health minister Nicola Roxon said on Monday that although no cases had yet surfaced in Australia, a case was likely to arise in coming days. However, president of the Pharmacy Guild Kos Sclavos said overseas travellers with prescriptions were driving demand because doctors appeared to be telling patients to travel with the drugs in case they fall ill with flu symptoms.

Box Office: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety is a hit!

Box Office: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety is a hit!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Tiger Woods in his prime played the best golf ever seen and it is highly unlikely those heights will ever be reached again, Phil Mickelson said.

Cobra chief executive quits

Cobra chief executive quits

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Adrian McKeon, the chief executive of Cobra Beer has quit amid speculation that the company's UK business may be taken over by Milson Coors, the American brewer of Carling lager and Worthington ale, with its Indian unit being sold to US investor Wilbur Ross, says a report.

Will Jhumpa Lahiri bag the Booker?

Will Jhumpa Lahiri bag the Booker?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The 50,000 Man Booker Prize will be announced tonight. The Indian-American author is in the fray for her book 'The Lowland', but what are her chances?

We're going to use all methods, says US on North Korea

We're going to use all methods, says US on North Korea

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The White House has said that it has put all options on table to tackle the threat posed by nuclear-armed North Korea.

Box Office: Aiyaary fares below average

Box Office: Aiyaary fares below average

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a video, announcing her candidacy for the office, Harris said, "Justice. Decency. Equality. Freedom. Democracy. These aren't just words. They're the values we as Americans cherish. And they're all on the line now. The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values. That's why I'm running for president of the United States."

Make your first overseas trip to India, Obama told

Make your first overseas trip to India, Obama told

Rediff.com23 Nov 2008

US Congressman Jim McDermott, the Democratic co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, has urged President-elect Barack Obama that when he makes his first overseas trip as President that it be to India.

Irrfan gets ready for Japan!

Irrfan gets ready for Japan!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Irrfan plays a pivotal role in a television series entitled The Tokyo Trials

A golden advice for all equity investors

A golden advice for all equity investors

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

If an equity share is purchased before January 31, 2018, at Rs 100 and the highest price quoted on January 31, 2018, in respect of this share is Rs 120, there will be no tax on the gain of Rs 20.

Amritraj in quarters of Nottingham challenger

Amritraj in quarters of Nottingham challenger

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

Prakash Amritraj stunned seventh seed Chris Guccione in a tight second round match to advance to the quarter-finals of the euro 42,500 ATP Challenger event in Nottingham, England. The unseeded Indian carved out a hard-fought 7-6(5) 7-6(4) win over his Australian opponent.

When the music died young

When the music died young

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

This is by now means a complete list of rock n rollers who died young. Death and popular music have an unhealthy fascination for each other.

Barack and Michelle, like never before

Barack and Michelle, like never before

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The portraits -- painted by African American artists -- will shake up the assumptions of visitors to US presidential galleries.

NASA Mars Lander detects snow from Martian clouds

NASA Mars Lander detects snow from Martian clouds

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Snow falling from the Martian clouds have been detected by NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, with possibilities of it even reaching the planet's surface. Laser instruments on the lander have detected the snow clouds about 2.5 miles above the spacecraft's landing site and also followed its precipitation.

Woods names strong field for own tournament

Woods names strong field for own tournament

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Tournament host Tiger Woods has announced a strong field featuring five of the world's top 10 players for the year-ending Chevron World Challenge.

Corbett: Escape to the wilderness

Corbett: Escape to the wilderness

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Every time we want to escape the hustle and bustle of Delhi city, we run for cover to the nearest haven, the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand.

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The firm is likely to spend $600 million in total for the new stores. The average size of its stores is about 55,000 sq ft.

Kuwait bans God Tussi Great Ho

Kuwait bans God Tussi Great Ho

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

The country's ministry of information decided to impose ban on the movie as it 'reportedly violates teachings of Islam,' a Kuwait National Cinema Company (KNCC) official told the Arab Times.

US Congressman for clean energy co-op with India

US Congressman for clean energy co-op with India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

United States Congressman Jim McDermott has introduced major new legislation to, in his words, "unite the two great democracies of India and the United States together in development of new and renewable energy supplies". The legislation seeks to establish a Congressional Commission on Renewable Power Technology Commerce with India to study methods for improving and promoting bilateral renewable energy cooperation with India.

Ryder Cup the winner as fans make it a success

Ryder Cup the winner as fans make it a success

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

What set Le Golf National apart, however, was the unrivalled viewing experience for the fans -- most spectacularly the 7,000-capacity grandstand looming over the first tee.

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Indian-origin US presidential aspirant Bobby Jindal is considering skipping the next Republican national debate after he failed to garner a minimum 2.5 per cent support in a recent poll, according to a report.

Investing? Go for commodities

Investing? Go for commodities

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Globally, from Jim Rogers to Warren Buffet, many investors now treat commodities as the best investment opportunity mainly because commodities are real assets.

Retirement advice for Bill Gates

Retirement advice for Bill Gates

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Bill Gates is entering his golden years. Here is some free advice for him, worth every penny.

IIFA 2017: Disha, Alia, Shahid, Varun win!

IIFA 2017: Disha, Alia, Shahid, Varun win!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

A look at the winners and the event pictures.

Cool Coric steers Croatia into Davis Cup final with France

Cool Coric steers Croatia into Davis Cup final with France

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The 21-year-old Coric came from two sets to one down to defeat the 20-year-old debutant Tiafoe 6-7(0), 6-1, 6-7(11), 6-1, 6-3 and finally subdue a remarkable fightback from the Americans, who had earlier levelled the tie 2-2 from two down.