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World's 10 richest people, Mark Zuckerberg is the biggest gainer

World's 10 richest people, Mark Zuckerberg is the biggest gainer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The world's richest people have become poorer.

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

"We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms," Mukesh Ambani said at the company's annual general meeting.

Cisco's Chambers to step down as CEO, Robbins to take over

Cisco's Chambers to step down as CEO, Robbins to take over

Rediff.com5 May 2015

He will become executive chairman and continue to be chairman

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.

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Pichai and Page may prove to be a great partnership - one an ace executor and other a tech visionary

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

These women, like Michelle Obama, did not wear a headscarf in Saudi Arabia

Take up Bhopal, Kashmir during talks, Obama told

Take up Bhopal, Kashmir during talks, Obama told

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

"It is essential that your administration and Government of India cooperate to ensure that those accused of causing Bhopal disaster, including UCC, are made to face trial and that Bhopal survivors are able to obtain redress," Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International USA said in a letter to the President.

Why Microsoft CEO Nadella was drenched with ice water

Why Microsoft CEO Nadella was drenched with ice water

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Satya Nadella was drenched with a bucket of ice water on his head as part of a challenge he took to raise awareness about a neurodegenerative disease and in turn challenged Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Google co-founder Larry Page to do the same.

Where do Indian students go to study?

Where do Indian students go to study?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

An estimated 5,53,440 Indian students are currently studying abroad. A fascinating countrywise break-up from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

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

Sarah Palin should stick to Alaska: Barbara Bush

Sarah Palin should stick to Alaska: Barbara Bush

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Sarah Palin may fancy her chances in the next United States presidential 2012 polls, but the former American first lady Barbara Bush is not her biggest fan. Barbara Bush doesn't appear to think much of Palin's White House aspirations saying the former Alaska governor should "stay in her home state".

Awkward or Awesome: When celebs wear similar outfits

Awkward or Awesome: When celebs wear similar outfits

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Priyanka Chopra and Sofia Vergera were caught in a similar moment at the Golden Globes this year

Meet Radhika Jones. She just made history!

Meet Radhika Jones. She just made history!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

10 things you should know about the new (and 1st Indian-origin) editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.

'China targets US with malicious cyber activities'

'China targets US with malicious cyber activities'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Claiming that China is the origin of malicious cyber activities targeting the US, a noted American security expert on Thursay said the government should vigorously monitor and defend its computer and critical infrastructure networks.

IT greats who changed the world

IT greats who changed the world

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Marc Zuckerberg of Facebook, Sergei Brin and Larry Page of Google, Steve Jobs of Apple and Bill Gates of Microsoft -- visionaries, missionaries or monopolists? A bit of all, I suspect, says B S Prakash.

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The scandal stemming from longtime USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of young female athletes could take a financial toll on the sports federation for years, sponsorship executives said.

EU probe: Sun Micro losing $100 mn a month

EU probe: Sun Micro losing $100 mn a month

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Software major Oracle has said Sun Microsystems is losing $100 million a month, while the European regulators are continuing their investigation into the software major's proposed $7.4 billion acquisition of the hardware firm, a media report says.

Cindy Crawford to retire from modelling at 50

Cindy Crawford to retire from modelling at 50

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

American model Cindy Crawford who will turn 50 on February 20, will no longer be walking the ramp

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The honorees smiled, held hands and exchanged hugs as they filled the stage at the glitzy event attended by top athletes and celebrities in downtown Los Angeles.

50 years later: Remembering Dr King

50 years later: Remembering Dr King

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

America would be a very different country had Dr King not been murdered that April day 50 years ago.

Kristen Stewart to make directorial debut

Kristen Stewart to make directorial debut

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

World's 10 best CEOs

World's 10 best CEOs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Mukesh Ambani, who heads Reliance Industries, has been ranked among top five best performing CEOs in the world by the prestigious Harvard Business Review.

Oracle's Ellison highest paid CEO in US

Oracle's Ellison highest paid CEO in US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

With a pay packet of $84.5 million, software major Oracle's Larry Ellison has emerged as the highest paid CEO in the US last year

Oh those endless legs! Vote for the hottest

Oh those endless legs! Vote for the hottest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Caution: The mercury level is all set to rise.

Oracle Corp plans to hire 2,000

Oracle Corp plans to hire 2,000

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

In an interview to The Wall Street Journal, Oracle chief executive Larry Ellison said that he is setting a new course for Oracle that includes hiring 2,000 sales and engineering employees and developing a line of high-end computer systems.

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Canada's only NBA team put the finishing touches to a remarkable 4-2 series upset that denied the Warriors a fourth championship in five years.

Will Modi be this year's Time Person of the Year?

Will Modi be this year's Time Person of the Year?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The PM has been named second year running; other contenders include Google's Sundar Pichai, US President Barack Obama, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi.

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

With the #MeToo movement taking the world by storm, sexual harassment came up for discussion at the three-day ICC Board meetings in Singapore, which concluded on Saturday.

What the new Fed chairman should do

What the new Fed chairman should do

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The world economy has been run for too long by finance enthusiasts. It is time that finance sceptics began to take over.

Disciplined Roddick can emulate Agassi, says coach

Disciplined Roddick can emulate Agassi, says coach

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Andy Roddick can emulate Andre Agassi and enjoy his greatest success in the latter years of his career, his coach Larry Stefanki said after watching the American win the Sony Ericsson Open on Sunday.

It will take 346 years for you to match your MP's assets

It will take 346 years for you to match your MP's assets

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The average assets of an MP are now 345.8 times that of an annual income of a tax-filing individual, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

Trump stays away from Harvey's victims

Trump stays away from Harvey's victims

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Bush and Obama were kind; Trump couldn't care less.

Obama unveils economic team

Obama unveils economic team

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

United States President-elect Barack Obama on Monday officially unveiled the economic team that will assist him in tackling what he termed 'an economic crisis of historic proportions'.Obama has named New York Federal Reserve President Tim Geithner as US Treasury Secretary and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers as chief of the National Economic Council.

WTA agrees to more byes

WTA agrees to more byes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

The Women's Tennis Association has agreed to reinstate byes in certain events in 2009 to assuage players' fears about a congested calendar. Several players were worried they were being asked to play two high-intensity events in succession, with no byes meaning there was no opportunity to rest between tournaments.

'Michael had breathing problems'

'Michael had breathing problems'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

It was not vanity that prompted the icon to mess with his nose, reveals his dermatologist.

Ambanis up on Forbes' richest CEO list

Ambanis up on Forbes' richest CEO list

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

They have lost more than $13 billion from their combined wealth, but still the two Ambani brothers have moved higher on Forbes' latest list of the world's ten richest CEOs, while Sunil Mittal has joined the league and Lakshmi Mittal has slipped two places.

The 10 hardest jobs to fill in America

The 10 hardest jobs to fill in America

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

If you're looking for work in any of these fields, you're in luck.

Somdev training with Roddick

Somdev training with Roddick

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

India's Davis Cupper Somdev Devvarman is capping an eventful year with a 10-day training stint with American world number eight Andy Roddick. Somdev, who became India's number one men's singles player recently, is training in Austin, Texas, with the 2003 US Open winner under renowned coach Larry Stefanki.

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

If you have pursued your bachelor's degree from elsewhere, studying a master's programme in public universities in Germany is easier as 80% of the universities are free, says Sushil Sukhwani.

Is this Michael Jackson's protege?

Is this Michael Jackson's protege?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Nisha Kataria, one of the kids who lived with the late singer at his sprawling Neverland ranch speaks up.