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Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US

Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Novelis is expected to come out with its March quarter earnings on Friday and a decision on its rating will follow soon after.

Why America hates Iran

Why America hates Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

India should do what we can to ensure that our two friends do not get into a confrontation that is meaningless and ultimately damaging to everyone including us.

Box Office: Wazir is average

Box Office: Wazir is average

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A look at the week's hits and misses.

Monsoon hits Kerala, 1 dead due to heavy rains

Monsoon hits Kerala, 1 dead due to heavy rains

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

It has also advanced into most parts of Tamil Nadu, some parts of south interior Karnataka and remaining parts of south Bay of Bengal, according to IMD.

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Traditionally, the US tried to tamp down tensions whenever a crisis situation arose and deputed officials from Washington to travel to Delhi to counsel restraint.' 'This time around, no US envoy flew down to Delhi -- not even when tensions spiked and a flashpoint was reached last week,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Southgate forced England to face up to Iceland debacle

Southgate forced England to face up to Iceland debacle

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The result against the tiny Scandinavian country, who had clearly been hugely undervalued, was a humiliation for a proud football nation that appeared to have badly lost its way.

How Arjun Shah scored a perfect 340 in GRE

How Arjun Shah scored a perfect 340 in GRE

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

"I never expected it. It was too good to be true," says the 20 year-old.

Mata's Manchester United future bleak with Mourinho's impending arrival

Mata's Manchester United future bleak with Mourinho's impending arrival

Rediff.com25 May 2016

He does not fit the bill for a prototype Mourinho midfielder. He lacks defensive attributes because he has no pace, is weak in the air, cannot tackle and is heavily reliant on his left foot.

Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race

Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Authorities and organisers of the Kuala Lumpur Grand Prix are considering halting the race after the contract ends in 2018.

Review: Dishoom is Varun Dhawan all the way

Review: Dishoom is Varun Dhawan all the way

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The first half of Dishoom is breezy and snappy, and the increasingly irrepressible Varun Dhawan is on point, feels Raja Sen.

Anger is the enemy within us

Anger is the enemy within us

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Fear of the Other stalks our lives as it did in ancient times and the mobs are just as easy to incite as it was then,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

'Unlike 2014, RSS won't involve itself in 2019 elections'

'Unlike 2014, RSS won't involve itself in 2019 elections'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Only on two occasions has the RSS thrown itself completely on the side of the BJP.' 'In 1977 in the wake of the Emergency. And in 2014 with Modi.' 'Now, I've been told that this is not going to happen in 2019.'

Navratri: 9 things garba revellers will totally get

Navratri: 9 things garba revellers will totally get

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Navratri, the celebration of nine nights begins September 25. So here, dear readers are 7 things that happen only during Navratri :-)

Sharapova returns to the US Open spotlight

Sharapova returns to the US Open spotlight

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Maria Sharapova will be back in the US Open spotlight on Wednesday hoping she can come up with a winning encore to her electrifying first round victory over second seed Simona Halep.

Aus Open: When ruthless Cilic showed no mercy in Edmund rout

Aus Open: When ruthless Cilic showed no mercy in Edmund rout

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Sealing the match with a thumping serve, the 2014 US Open champion will bid for his second grand slam title against Friday's winner of Roger Federer and South Korea's rising star Chung Hyeon.

No other PM has come close to Nehru's success

No other PM has come close to Nehru's success

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'His contributions in setting up transparent precedents of governance are still basically intact despite the cynicism of several of his successors,' notes Jamini Bhagwati.

Raghuram Rajan: 'We Indians treat our economy and cricketers alike'

Raghuram Rajan: 'We Indians treat our economy and cricketers alike'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

'We are by no means anywhere nearing having external financing difficulties or internal financing difficulties. The government's credit is solid, there is absolutely no difficulty for the government in borrowing and it is borrowing effectively from the public today in a fairly free public debt market,' the RBI governor tells a meeting in Washington, DC

Review: Hercules works because of The Rock!

Review: Hercules works because of The Rock!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Hercules has its moments, says Paloma Sharma.

Don't interfere in efforts to destroy ISIS: US warns Russia

Don't interfere in efforts to destroy ISIS: US warns Russia

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Amid Russia's escalating military activities in Syria, the White House has warned it not to interfere in the United States-led international efforts to destroy the Islamic State in the strife-torn region.

Arsenal down 10-man Chelsea to lift FA Cup

Arsenal down 10-man Chelsea to lift FA Cup

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Arsenal denied Chelsea the double with a 2-1 victory in an enthralling FA Cup final.

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Tens of thousands of people, including Indian-Americans, took to streets in several United States cities to protest against controversial immigration policies of US President Donald Trump which has resulted in separation of children of illegal immigrants.

Star-studded Mumbai Indians eye win against KKR

Star-studded Mumbai Indians eye win against KKR

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians need to rethink their strategy; Narine boost for Kolkata Knight Riders.

World Bank on what India needs to do to keep remittances steady

World Bank on what India needs to do to keep remittances steady

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The World Bank in its report said the relative importance of remittances as a source of external resources is expected to increase further.

Hillary Clinton says her economic plan would create 10 million jobs

Hillary Clinton says her economic plan would create 10 million jobs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Clinton, who was joined by Senator Tim Kaine, is on a bus tour in Pennsylvania and Ohio with her vice presidential running mate

California congressmen petition Kerry on Sikh man's fight for justice

California congressmen petition Kerry on Sikh man's fight for justice

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Over 250 people participated in a rally to support 82-year-old California resident Surat Singh Khalsa, who has been on a hunger strike in India demanding the release of political prisoners. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

How fear factor is haunting the global markets

How fear factor is haunting the global markets

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

A big hit to China's growth or to Europe's financial system could certainly tip the global economy.

Lehmann considering Wade as 'specialist batsman' for Old Trafford Test

Lehmann considering Wade as 'specialist batsman' for Old Trafford Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Australian coach Darren Lehmann is reportedly considering playing reserve wicket-keeper Matthew Wade as a specialist batsman in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford if he manages to make a good score in the tour game against county side Sussex, beginning on Friday.

'Hrithik wants to be good in everything'

'Hrithik wants to be good in everything'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Sanjay Gadhvi, who worked with the star in Dhoom 2, was clearly impressed with Hrithik's talent and dedication. He tells us more about it.

PIX: Stuttering Spain held; Italy maintain perfect record

PIX: Stuttering Spain held; Italy maintain perfect record

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Images from the Euro 2020 qualifying matches played on Tuesday night.

Made for each other

Made for each other

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan on what's so fascinating about politics that books by journalists about it sell so well.

FA Cup: Fourth-tier Plymouth hold Liverpool; Chelsea win

FA Cup: Fourth-tier Plymouth hold Liverpool; Chelsea win

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Determined defending and unstinting effort kept the League Two team in the game against opponents lying second in the Premier League, almost 70 places above them.

EPL: Giroud gem inspires Arsenal, Spurs rout Watford

EPL: Giroud gem inspires Arsenal, Spurs rout Watford

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Arsenal's Olivier Giroud produced a piece of New Year's Day magic to keep Arsenal in sight of Premier League leaders Chelsea while Harry Kane's double bolstered Tottenham Hotspur's ambitions as London's triple assault on the title continues.

How to crack your first job interview

How to crack your first job interview

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

It's not just about saying the right things at an interview with your mouth -- but with your body too.

Cardozo helps Benfica to Cup win over Sporting

Cardozo helps Benfica to Cup win over Sporting

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Benfica's Oscar Cardozo scored a hat-trick in a 4-3 extra-time win over Lisbon rivals Sporting in the Portuguese Cup last 32 on Saturday with Luisao grabbing the winner after a blunder by visiting keeper Rui Patricio.

Top US CEOs reaped billions from stock gains in recent years

Top US CEOs reaped billions from stock gains in recent years

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The reason for the windfall: the soaring value of their stock awards.

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I wasn't interested in shackling my freedom to a Bollywood actor.' A fascinating excerpt from Lisa Ray's memoir Close To The Bone.

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

A summary of sportspersons in the news on Sunday.

Euro 2016: Greek lessons and pragmatism key to Portugal's progress

Euro 2016: Greek lessons and pragmatism key to Portugal's progress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Having reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals without winning a game in 90 minutes it is probably time for Portugal fans to stop worrying about their misfiring forwards and instead give credit to the coach and defenders who have got the to the last four.

Changes the World will see soon

Changes the World will see soon

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

'If a student can't get to school, the school will get to you. Even people with low reading abilities can be taught via videos.' 'Companies and students will be linked to their universities from the beginning and not towards the end of their course.' 'Digitalisation in education will be of enormous impact. Higher education must be closely linked to the demands on the future workforce.'

Changes the World will see soon

Changes the World will see soon

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

'If a student can't get to school, the school will get to you. Even people with low reading abilities can be taught via videos.' 'Companies and students will be linked to their universities from the beginning and not towards the end of their course.' 'Digitalisation in education will be of enormous impact. Higher education must be closely linked to the demands on the future workforce.'