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PIX: Priyanka Chopra dines with the Obamas!

PIX: Priyanka Chopra dines with the Obamas!

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Here are the pictures of Priyanka Chopra and other celebrities at the White House correspondent dinner...

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Serena Williams appeared to suggest last month that she would end her playing career at the U.S. Ope

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway: Why Rani Was Apprehensive

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway: Why Rani Was Apprehensive

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'Rani was apprehensive because she was doing a film outside the YRF banner after a long time.' 'She said she hoped she would be as comfortable with me as she was working in her home productions.' 'I promised her that she would feel at home.'

Mushtaq Ali: Gill, Jaiswal shine as Mumbai, Punjab advance

Mushtaq Ali: Gill, Jaiswal shine as Mumbai, Punjab advance

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Mumbai, Punjab, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Bengal advance to QFs

Do we have your attention?

Do we have your attention?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Rihanna wasn't there but here's who turned up at the CFDA Fashion Awards!

Adani adds $49 bn wealth in 2021, higher than Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk

Adani adds $49 bn wealth in 2021, higher than Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Gautam Adani, India's and Asia's second-richest person, added $49 billion to his wealth last year - more than the net addition of wealth by the top three global billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault, the 2022 M3M Hurun Global Rich List said on Wednesday. Mukesh Ambani, who runs the oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries, continues to be the richest Indian with a wealth of $103 billion, a 24 per cent rise year-on-year. Adani, the head of ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, is a close second with his wealth surging 153 per cent to $81 billion.

Larry spends $900mn on his 1st day as Google CEO

Larry spends $900mn on his 1st day as Google CEO

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Google has admitted that it is lagging behind other industry players such as Apple and Microsoft in terms of the number of patents it holds.

How this corporate trainer lost 18 kg in 6 months

How this corporate trainer lost 18 kg in 6 months

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Rediff reader Larry Rub, 40 from Dubai tells us how he adopted simple habits, changed his lifestyle and lost weight.

USA Gymnastics birthday tweet brings heated Biles response

USA Gymnastics birthday tweet brings heated Biles response

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Biles USA Gymnastics' tweet as a chance to demand an independent investigation into the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal.

Explained: Why Wikipedia often appeals for funds

Explained: Why Wikipedia often appeals for funds

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

This was not the first time "Wiki" - a widely used, free resource - was appealing for funds. Finally, reports indicated that Google had agreed to pay for Wikipedia content.

Biden picks retired Army general Lloyd Austin to run Pentagon

Biden picks retired Army general Lloyd Austin to run Pentagon

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

If confirmed by the Senate, the 67-year-old career military officer would be the first African-American to lead the Department of Defence.

This Olympic champs says she too was sexually abused

This Olympic champs says she too was sexually abused

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Simone Biles said on Monday she was sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics team physician Larry Nassar, the latest in a list of female athletes to accuse the doctor of misconduct.

Mukesh Ambani is now 9th richest man in the world

Mukesh Ambani is now 9th richest man in the world

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

With RIL's market capitalisation crossing the Rs 11-trillion mark on Friday, Ambani is ahead of Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the 10th and 11th richest, respectively, and behind Zara founder Amancio Ortega on the Forbes Real-time Billionaires List.

Coach defends skater Valieva, CAS to hold Sunday hearing on case

Coach defends skater Valieva, CAS to hold Sunday hearing on case

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Coach Eteri Tutberidze said she was certain Valieva was 'clean and innocent'

Swiggy closes $1.25 bn funding led by SoftBank

Swiggy closes $1.25 bn funding led by SoftBank

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The funding marks the first investment in the Indian food delivery category by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from the company's long-term investor, Prosus, and other existing investors Accel Partners and Wellington Management, Swiggy said in a statement. In addition, new investors Qatar Investment Authority, Falcon Edge Capital, Amansa Capital, Goldman Sachs, Think Investments and Carmignac participated in the round, it stated. This latest fundraise was heavily oversubscribed following strong interest from investors, and comes on the back of Swiggy's rapid recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 and subsequent growth in 2020-21, Swiggy said.

STUNNING! Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce at the Grammys

STUNNING! Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce at the Grammys

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Music's biggest night and its many highlights!

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Spinks' aggressive style and superior stamina allowed him to outduel Ali in a 15-round split decision, becoming the first boxer to take the title from Ali in the ring.

Hottest Study Abroad Destination Is...

Hottest Study Abroad Destination Is...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Canada has emerged as the most preferred country for Indian students abroad.

Now, flying tricycle to avoid rush-hour traffic

Now, flying tricycle to avoid rush-hour traffic

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

A man in the US has built a tricycle that will let you soar into the sky and cruise over rush-hour traffic jams.

Out-of-the-box celeb fashion... Like it?

Out-of-the-box celeb fashion... Like it?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Take a look at what the stars were wearing at the 2016 Met Gala.

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.

Nadella No.1, Nooyi No. 19 in top paid US CEOs' list

Nadella No.1, Nooyi No. 19 in top paid US CEOs' list

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The list was topped by Oracle's Larry Ellison last year.

$500 million settlement reached in Nassar sex abuse scandal

$500 million settlement reached in Nassar sex abuse scandal

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The deal calls for the school to pay $425 million to the 332 victims represented in current litigation, with another $75 million set aside in a trust fund which could go to future plaintiffs who allege they were abused by Nassar, the attorneys said in a joint statement.

Wales winger Bale launches esports team

Wales winger Bale launches esports team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Wales and Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has launched a new esports organisation called Ellevens Esports, with a team from the franchise set to make their debut at the FIFA eClub World Cup in Milan this week.

Shorts: Nuggets seal playoff bid as Nikola Jokic makes history

Shorts: Nuggets seal playoff bid as Nikola Jokic makes history

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Tennis: Felix Auger-Aliassime toppled in Morocco

Oracle CEO's beautiful Woodside farm

Oracle CEO's beautiful Woodside farm

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Passionate about buying land, Ellison, co-founder and chief executive officer of Oracle Corporation, has acquired some of most beautiful houses and land since the 1990's.

Australia urges gymnasts to come forward amid abuse claims

Australia urges gymnasts to come forward amid abuse claims

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Gymnastics Australia CEO Kitty Chiller applauded those who had come forward and said the federation had "zero tolerance" for abuse.

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Did Prime Minister Modi receive a different kind of reception at the Biden White House on Friday than he has has been used to at the American president's home?

Former US Olympics coach dies by suicide after being charged

Former US Olympics coach dies by suicide after being charged

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The two sexual assault charges stem from an incident in 2012, court documents showed.

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

USA Gymnastics said on Tuesday that its chief executive, Kerry Perry has left the sport's national governing body as the organization tries to recover from a scandal in which one of its team doctor sexually abused hundreds of female athletes.

Victim of ex-USA gymnastics doctor says abuse led to dad's suicide

Victim of ex-USA gymnastics doctor says abuse led to dad's suicide

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Kyle Stephens, pausing to compose herself during Nassar's sentencing hearing in a courtroom in Lansing, Michigan, on Tuesday, said the doctor, a family friend, began molesting her when she was 6 years old and her parents did not believe her when she told them.

Meet 2018's highest-paid British Instagram influencers

Meet 2018's highest-paid British Instagram influencers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

David Beckham earns up to 228,000 for a sponsored post.

Best advice 2016: 'Your education should never be over'

Best advice 2016: 'Your education should never be over'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

From Sheryl Sandberg to Steven Spielberg, we bring you the best of advice from successful icons and change makers.

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

With his elevation as the CEO of Twitter, Parag Agrawal, in whom co-founder of the microblogging giant Jack Dorsey has "bone-deep" trust, joins the growing power club of Indian-origin executives helming US-based global multinationals. Twitter's outgoing CEO Dorsey announced on Monday that 37-year old Agrawal, an Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and Stanford University alumnus, will be the company's new chief executive as he stepped down after 16 years at the company that he co-founded and helmed. A report in The New York Times said Agrawal will receive an annual salary of $1 million, in addition to bonuses, restricted stock units and performance-based stock units.

Jack Welch, CEO of CEOs, passes into the ages

Jack Welch, CEO of CEOs, passes into the ages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Welch, who was named "Manager of the Century" by Fortune magazine in 1999, massively increased the financial might of GE by nearly fivefold to USD 130 billion during his time. The market value of the stock rose from USD 14 billion to more than USD 400 billion, an increase of more than 2,700 per cent, during the 20 years he was CEO.

Coronavirus may survive on phones, currency for 28 days: Study

Coronavirus may survive on phones, currency for 28 days: Study

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The study may also help to explain the apparent persistence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 in cool environments with high lipid or protein contamination, such as meat processing facilities and how we might better address that risk, the researchers said.

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Ariana Kukors, who represented the United States in the 2012 Olympic Games, said Sean Hutchison, then a coach for USA Swimming's national team, began "grooming" her for a sexual relationship when she was 13.

Salaries of top 10 US CEOs in a decade

Salaries of top 10 US CEOs in a decade

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Larry Ellison, the top-paid US CEO got a salary of Rs 8,587 crore ($1.84 billion) during the last decade. Check out the other top earners. . .

American sisters sue USA Gymnastics over sex abuse scandal

American sisters sue USA Gymnastics over sex abuse scandal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Tasha Schwikert, 33, who won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and her sister Jordan, 32, described themselves as Nassar victims during a news conference at a Los Angeles law firm.