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RIM ready to solve BlackBerry issue

RIM ready to solve BlackBerry issue

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Even as India's external affairs ministry has reportedly assured Canada that the Department of Telecommunications is trying to resolve the issue of a potential threat to India's security posed by BlackBerry phones, Research in Motion, the makers of the phones, said it is committed to addressing all aspects of the issue.

InfoSpace opens first India R&D centre

InfoSpace opens first India R&D centre

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Jim Voelker, Chairman and CEO, InfoSpace, Inc said, "India's high growth and depth of technology talent make it an exciting location to expand our global research capabilities." The Bangalore centre which has close to 20 people now, will ramp up in size in due course, according to company sources. It will focus on enhancing the development and delivery of InfoSpace's consumer products and business solutions.

India growth story intact: Goldman

India growth story intact: Goldman

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Goldman Sachs, a global investment banker, said India's growth prospects remain strong despite adverse global developments like high commodity prices that have pushed inflation to high levels. The growth in 2008-09 is expected to be slow at 7.8 per cent as against 8.7 per cent in the previous financial year.

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Sidarth now works as paid staffer in the communications wing of Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson, where he compiles newspaper clips on all items of interest to the campaign, drafts press releases and performs other communication tasks

How to stop wasting power with your computer

How to stop wasting power with your computer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Computers consume a lot of power even when nobody's using them. If users won't take time to power down their PCs, Surveyor software will.

Jewellery: India to get GSP benefits

Jewellery: India to get GSP benefits

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

McDermott trade amendment to reinstate GSP benefits to India is approved by US House.

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Twitter has been in talks with India-born Padmasree Warrior among others.

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.

8 adventure holiday destinations for your partner and you!

8 adventure holiday destinations for your partner and you!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The quest for newer and better adventure destinations are always on the rise. Here are eight such destinations popular, especially among young couples.

Canada seeks stronger trade ties with India

Canada seeks stronger trade ties with India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Canada has indicated that it is keen to cooperate with India in nuclear energy and infrastructure and sought stronger trade ties in return, including a free trade agreement.

God Tussi Fake Ho!

God Tussi Fake Ho!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

And even then, Bruce Almighty and God Tussi Great Ho have simply nothing in common. No sir, none of the original's crispy one-liners, zany humour, Jim Carey brand of facials or spontaneous endearment with a 'with great power comes greater responsibility' message to be found here.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Lessons from Syd Field, the guru of scriptwriting

Lessons from Syd Field, the guru of scriptwriting

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Do you want to make a name in scripting? Learn from the man the world considers a guru on the subject.

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for Atenolol tabs

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for Atenolol tabs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Tuesday it has received US Food and Drug Administration's approval for manufacturing and marketing cardiovascular drug -- Atenolol tablets in the US.

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.

Do you know you superheroes?

Do you know you superheroes?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Take this quiz and find out!

Marion Jones returns medals and accepts ban

Marion Jones returns medals and accepts ban

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The disgraced sprinter relinquished the five Olympic medals she won at the 2000 Sydney Games after admitting to the use of a prohibited substance.

Canada: 565 mn-yr-old fossil named after Indian

Canada: 565 mn-yr-old fossil named after Indian

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

A retired Indian geologist who made an internationally renowned discovery in the 1960s in Canada has received a rare honour -- a 565 million-year-old fossil has been named after him.

Tata assures British MPs on jobs in JLR

Tata assures British MPs on jobs in JLR

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Speaking to MPs from the West Midlands in the House of Commons during his recent visit, Tata said jobs at the research centres at Whitley and Gaydon were secure at least until 2012. A fresh business plan is expected to be drawn up for the company in 2012. Coventry South MP Jim Cunningham told reporters after the meeting that Tata indicated the possibility of employing more workers at the two centres.

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.

Ontario minister quits over cricket grants

Ontario minister quits over cricket grants

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

Ontario's Minister for Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle had to resign from the Cabinet on Thursday because of a damning report by the provincial Auditor-General, who took exception to him issuing a cheque for $1-million to the Ontario Cricket A

US dollar is a flawed currency: Rogers

US dollar is a flawed currency: Rogers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Legendary investor Jim Rogers says the US dollar is a terribly flawed currency. He says the United States' foreign debts are increasing at the rate of $1 trillion every 15 months. He found defects in the workings of Federal Bank. The bank's mandate was to have a sound currency, and then it was later expanded to help employment. But under Bernanke's leadership, the Federal Bank is busy bailing out investment banks and Wall Street. He is getting all his money out of US dollar.

Woods' winning streak ends at WGC-CA

Woods' winning streak ends at WGC-CA

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Tiger Woods's winning streak was snapped on Monday when Australian Geoff Ogilvy kept his nerve to win the WGC-CA Championship.

India's GDP crosses $2-trillion mark

India's GDP crosses $2-trillion mark

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

It is projected to cross the $3 trillion mark in 2019

Corus chief joins Tata Steel board

Corus chief joins Tata Steel board

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The board of directors of Tata Steel, which met on Friday, appointed Jim Leng, chairman, Corus, as a non-executive independent director designated as deputy chairman.

Tom Cruise, Katie wed

Tom Cruise, Katie wed

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

The Hollywood star couple get married in Italy.

Will Naeem Khan dress Melania Trump?

Will Naeem Khan dress Melania Trump?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Michelle Obama's favourite desi designer will not be dressing the incoming US First Lady.

Russia says coach mistreated by Canadian, fears Games prejudice

Russia says coach mistreated by Canadian, fears Games prejudice

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Russia is banned from competing for their country due to an alleged state-backed doping scheme, but the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has allowed it to send so-called neutral athletes who have no history of drugs-cheating.

Ram-Levy in semi-finals

Ram-Levy in semi-finals

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Rajeev Ram and partner Harel Levy of Israel set up a showdown with Cypriot star Marcos Baghdatis and Marc Gicquel at the Chennai Open.

Stay healthy, sit up straight

Stay healthy, sit up straight

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

A new study in the UK has found that bad posture plays a significant role in increasing blood pressure.

NASA's InSight lander touches down on Mars

NASA's InSight lander touches down on Mars

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'InSight will study the interior of Mars and will teach us valuable science as we prepare to send astronauts to the Moon and later to Mars.'

Despite higher fees, there's no drop in H1B, L1 visas

Despite higher fees, there's no drop in H1B, L1 visas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Almost all Indian IT companies pay between $8,000 and $10,000 per H1B visa as per the hike

Late lapse costs Woods share of lead

Late lapse costs Woods share of lead

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Tiger Woods double-bogeyed the final hole to surrender a share of the lead in the Target World Challenge.

Pujara fails on County debut, dismissed for seven

Pujara fails on County debut, dismissed for seven

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Indian top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara failed to impress on his County debut after managing just seven runs for Derbyshire in the four-day Division Two first-class match against Glamorgan in Cardiff on Wednesday.

'Tears were streaming down Nehru's face'

'Tears were streaming down Nehru's face'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

A tribute to James W Michaels, the long time Forbes editor who broke the story of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

McDermott, Wilson return to co-chair India Caucus

McDermott, Wilson return to co-chair India Caucus

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

McDermott last co-chaired the Caucus from 2000-2002 and Wilson from 2002-2004. They will succeed Representatives Gary Ackerman, New York Democrat and Ileana Ros Lehtinen, Florida Republican.

Review: Ignore this Premonition

Review: Ignore this Premonition

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Sandra Bullock stars in a suspense drama that leaves you very bored.

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Recalling his childhood years, Modi said though there was poverty, his family was always connected with nature.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud on Wednesday dismissed the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Moqren bin Abdul Aziz bin Saud, and replaced him with the Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef.

US: Interfaith panel to push for Gandhi monument

US: Interfaith panel to push for Gandhi monument

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Announcing the formation of the committee, conveners Reverend Gene Savoy Jr and Rajan Zed said their aim is to commemorate the philosophy of non-violence and peace.