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Sundar Pichai hopes to meet Modi soon

Sundar Pichai hopes to meet Modi soon

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'Congratulations @sundarpichai. My best wishes for the new role at @google, Modi had tweeted.

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

India is looking at near close to double-digit growth this year and the country will be one of the fastest-growing economies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The minister also emphasised that she expects the economic growth next year to be in the range of 7.5-8.5 per cent, which will be sustained for the next decade.

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Nomadland dominates BAFTAs 2021 with four wins.

Aditya Mittal among hottest rising biz stars

Aditya Mittal among hottest rising biz stars

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Steel giant ArcelorMittal's chief financial officer Aditya Mittal is ranked fourth in the Fortune magazine's list of 40 rising business stars under 40.

Google top execs took home $1 as salary in 08

Google top execs took home $1 as salary in 08

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

A latest filing by the company to the US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission stated, "Eric, Larry and Sergey have voluntarily elected to receive only nominal cash compensation. Their primary compensation continues to come from returns on their ownership stakes in Google." Consequently, the company's top executives -- Schmidt, Page and Brin -- do not receive any salary or plan-based bonus other than one dollar per year, proxy statement filed by Google stated.

Pichai thanks his well wishers for overwhelming response

Pichai thanks his well wishers for overwhelming response

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'It's been overwhelming to see such generous and warm responses,' Pichai tweeted.

PIX: Priyanka WOWS at the TIME 100 Gala

PIX: Priyanka WOWS at the TIME 100 Gala

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

Born poor, now self-made billionaires

Born poor, now self-made billionaires

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Meet the inspiring people who struggled against all odds to make it big.

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Both men were carrying loaded handguns, and police found an AR-type rifle in the Hummer.

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Even as the election was yet to be called in Pennsylvania and Georgia where Biden has taken over Trump in terms of the vote count, albeit by a thin margin, the window for Trump was fast closing down.

WI still have the firepower to win this World Cup: Lloyd

WI still have the firepower to win this World Cup: Lloyd

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

There is a lot of power in that batting line-up but maybe we are missing someone who can stick around. In my day we had Larry Gomes who could play that role, feels Clive Lloyd.

Will Beckham make a good James Bond?

Will Beckham make a good James Bond?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

David Beckham has reportedly added his name in the probables list as the next James Bond after sources said that he was considering himself playing the lead as famous British agent.

Photos: How the world is reacting to coronavirus

Photos: How the world is reacting to coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

As the world struggles with the deadly coronavirus, there are some who are dealing with the pandemic in their own unique way. Here are 12 images that show how.

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor gets up to 125 more years in prison for abuse

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor gets up to 125 more years in prison for abuse

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to an additional 40 to 125 years in prison on Monday for molesting young female gymnasts, capping weeks of horrifying testimony from nearly 200 victims about his decades of abuse.

Want to do everything to keep peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Want to do everything to keep peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Over the past several weeks, the Trump administration has come out in support of India against China.

Ministry permits video conferencing board meets till June 30

Ministry permits video conferencing board meets till June 30

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Companies will have to follow all requirements laid out under rules for holding board meetings via video conferencing such as recording of these proceedings, ensuring availability of proper equipment among others.

Sundar Pichai is Google's new head of products

Sundar Pichai is Google's new head of products

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

In major reshuffle, Google CEO Larry Page has transferred leadership of all core Google products over to Pichai

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

None of the Big Tech companies or tycoons appears to be playing a meaningful role in the testing, spread, cure, or eradication of the virus or even in contact tracing so far, says Prosenjit Datta.

PIX: Brangelina, Julia Roberts' day out in Hollywood

PIX: Brangelina, Julia Roberts' day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder receive Presidential honour

Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder receive Presidential honour

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Two American icons receive the highest civilian award in the US.

Billionaire marriages: Why get hitched?

Billionaire marriages: Why get hitched?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

With Google CEO Larry Page's wedding planned for Dec. 8, BusinessWeek takes a look at what billionaires risk when they tie the knot.

How to find a millionaire mate

How to find a millionaire mate

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Seeking a wealthy mate? Consider looking online first before shelling out thousands on traditional matchmakers.

'Chief mouser' Palmerston retires as UK's top diplomatic cat

'Chief mouser' Palmerston retires as UK's top diplomatic cat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Lord Palmerston, famed for regular territorial tiffs with neighbouring Downing Street mouse-catcher Larry, will see out his retirement in the English countryside, where he has been spending lockdown already at the home of a member of Foreign Office staff.

Victims' father charges at ex-USA Gymnastics doctor in court

Victims' father charges at ex-USA Gymnastics doctor in court

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

He was nearly within striking distance of Nassar before court guards tackled him roughly to the ground in front of his shocked daughters.

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Sikka ranks 35th in the list.

Have you met Aamir? TELL US!

Have you met Aamir? TELL US!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

On March 14, Aamir turns 50. On this occasion, tell us, dear reader, have you met the star actor in real life?

Prez does not make up things: Trump's advisor on his Kashmir remark

Prez does not make up things: Trump's advisor on his Kashmir remark

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Trump offered to be the "mediator" between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue as he met Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House.

Ambani's net worth fell Rs 144,400 cr in stock market correction

Ambani's net worth fell Rs 144,400 cr in stock market correction

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The net worth of India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, dropped 28 per cent, or USD 300 million a day for two months to USD 48 billion as on March 31 due to the massive correction in stock markets, a report said on Monday. The chairman and managing director of the diversified Reliance Industries saw his wealth decline by USD 19 billion (app Rs 144,400 crores) in the February-March period, taking his global ranking down eight places to 17th, the Hurun Global Rich List said.

Google's Nikesh Arora to get $3.5 mn bonus

Google's Nikesh Arora to get $3.5 mn bonus

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Internet search giant Google's India-born Chief Business Officer Nikesh Arora will receive a bonus of $3.5 million, the highest amount paid to a top executive at the company for performance in fiscal year 2013.

Google's Sundar Pichai promoted as Alphabet CEO

Google's Sundar Pichai promoted as Alphabet CEO

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Google Chief Executive Officer Indian-American Sundar Pichai, 47, will be assuming the role of Alphabet CEO, making him one of the most powerful corporate leaders of the world.

Google's Nikesh Arora quits to join SoftBank

Google's Nikesh Arora quits to join SoftBank

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

On Thursday, Google announced the surprise departure of its veteran business chief Nikesh Arora, who will become Vice Chairman of SoftBank Corp.

Salary of Google bosses: $1 a year

Salary of Google bosses: $1 a year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Popular Internet search engine Google's chief executive Eric Schmidt and founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin were offered a raise in their salaries, which they declined to accept saying they would continue taking the token amount of $1 annually.

Ex-Microsoft CEO Ballmer to buy NBA's LA Clippers for $2 bn

Ex-Microsoft CEO Ballmer to buy NBA's LA Clippers for $2 bn

Rediff.com30 May 2014

A group of Los Angeles investors also bid $1.2 billion for the team.

Sports Shorts: Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor sent to Arizona federal prison

Sports Shorts: Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor sent to Arizona federal prison

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Trump tells tech leaders: 'There's nobody like you in the world'

Trump tells tech leaders: 'There's nobody like you in the world'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The US president-elect met Silicon Valley's most powerful executives -- CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk from Tesla, Larry Page and Eric Schmidt of Alphabet -- parent company of Google among others.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

Review: Night at the Museum 3: Been There, Seen That

Review: Night at the Museum 3: Been There, Seen That

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Repetitive and a tad cheesy, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb would have warned moviegoers better of its overly Christmas-y intentions were it named 'Once Upon a Time in the Museum Dobaara!' writes Paloma Sharma

Sundar Pichai joins Google parent company's board

Sundar Pichai joins Google parent company's board

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

"Sundar has been doing a great job as Google's CEO, driving strong growth, partnerships, and tremendous product innovation. I really enjoy working with him and I am excited that he is joining the Alphabet board," Larry Page, CEO of California-based US multinational conglomerate Alphabet, said in a statement on Monday.

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

2016 SAG Awards: Priyanka makes a STUNNING appearance

2016 SAG Awards: Priyanka makes a STUNNING appearance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

The pictures will make you go 'WOW'