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Why Harper's India visit is crucial

Why Harper's India visit is crucial

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Accompanying Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on his first-ever official visit to India are Foreign Affairs minister Lawrence Cannon, Minister for International Trade Stockwell Day and Parliamentary Secretary to Foreign Affairs Minister Deepak Obhrai.

What to eat when you're in Amritsar

What to eat when you're in Amritsar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

In his latest book 'Amritsar -- The Flavours of the Golden City' celebrity chef Vikas Khanna takes us food tripping.

Rohit, Bumrah only Indians in ICC World Cup XI

Rohit, Bumrah only Indians in ICC World Cup XI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Player of the Tournament Williamson leads a team that includes six players from Sunday's dramatic final at Lord's.

Directing a Tamil cowboy film

Directing a Tamil cowboy film

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Director Chimbudevan can't stop gushing about his Tamil cowboy film, Imsai Arasan 23aam Pulikesi.

Entrepreneurs to play major role in Asia

Entrepreneurs to play major role in Asia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Noting that a culture of entrepreneurship has been central to the economic success of the US, a top Obama Administration official has said the same would play a key role in bringing about a renaissance in China, India, and the rest of the developing world.

Mission Possible: Kubica back in F1 eight years after serious injury

Mission Possible: Kubica back in F1 eight years after serious injury

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Former Renault driver Robert Kubica suffered a life-changing crash in 2011 when a steel guardrail penetrated his car and arm in a minor rally in north-west Italy.

Singapore bourse bullish on India listings

Singapore bourse bullish on India listings

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The rules of the two platforms are equally applicable to all listed companies regardless of their origin.

China's Tianhe-2 tops world supercomputers' list for fifth time

China's Tianhe-2 tops world supercomputers' list for fifth time

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer was named the world's fastest for the fifth time on Monday, outperforming those from the US.

Man quizzed in Kingfisher bomb case ends life

Man quizzed in Kingfisher bomb case ends life

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

He was employed by the same company of which a staffer, Rajasekharan Nair, was arrested and remanded on March 28 in connection with the detection of the crude bomb on Kingfisher flight.

Canadian PM to bring high-powered team to India

Canadian PM to bring high-powered team to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who is scheduled to visit India next week, will be accompanied by Foreign Affairs minister Lawrence Cannon, Minister for International Trade Stockwell Day and Parliamentary Secretary to Foreign Affairs Minister Deepak Obhrai. "Such a high powered delegation should speak volumes that we, our government, are laying all emphasis possible on our relations with India, solidifying our relations with India," said Obhrai.

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Here's looking at the winners of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

Winners at a glance!

Winners at a glance!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Nominees and winners of the 82 Academy Awards 2010.

Paraguay beaten 2-1 by Ireland in warm-up

Paraguay beaten 2-1 by Ireland in warm-up

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Paraguay's preparations for next month's World Cup finals suffered a minor blow on Tuesday with a 2-1 defeat by Ireland.

Key Obama official received $255,000 from RIL, TCS

Key Obama official received $255,000 from RIL, TCS

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Two Indian companies - Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services - figure in the financial disclosure report submitted by Lawrence Summers, director of President Barack Obama's National Economic Council.

'It's time for Lankan govt to reach out to Tamils'

'It's time for Lankan govt to reach out to Tamils'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Conservative Member of Parliament Deepak Obhrai, who's also Parliamentary Secretary to Minister for Foreign Affairs Lawrence Canon, was on an official visit to Lanka from July 5 to July 7 to visit refugee camps and ensure that Canadian aid is reaching the Tamil refugees there.

Canada foreign minister postpones trip to India

Canada foreign minister postpones trip to India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon has postponed his official visit to India. The announcement about the postponement of his trip was made on the day he was scheduled to leave for India. His Communications Director, Catherine Loubier, told rediff.com, "Minister Cannon's March 2009 visit to India has been postponed due to scheduling difficulties. Canada looks forward to rescheduling the visit at the earliest mutually convenient opportunity."

'Dream Team' inducted into Hall of Fame

'Dream Team' inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The 1992 basketball "Dream Team", alpine skier Picabo Street and sprinter Michael Johnson headlined the list of inductees into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday.

It's go-slow on campus job placements!

It's go-slow on campus job placements!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'Zero Day' visitors like Maruti Suzuki, TVS, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp, Ashok Leyland and Bajaj Electricals are visiting fewer campuses.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Golden Globes 2016: Kate Winslet, Matt Damon show off their awards

Golden Globes 2016: Kate Winslet, Matt Damon show off their awards

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A look at the winners of 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.

3 Indians in Forbes 500 top-paid CEOs list

3 Indians in Forbes 500 top-paid CEOs list

Rediff.com3 May 2010

While Nooyi had a compensation of $10.66 million, that of Mohapatra was $10.29 million and Narayen had a pay packet of $1.88 million.

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

In the years to come, Dushyant may need to compete for the leadership of the Jat community with Hooda's son Deepender, and other Jat leaders, reports Archis Mohan.

'Dr YSR was a very devoted Christian'

'Dr YSR was a very devoted Christian'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

'There is no doubt he is with the Lord in heaven. He loved people and people poured their love on him. It was the people's love that got him elected as chief minister for a second term.'

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 2

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 2

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

Gambhir rejoins Essex, scores 32

Gambhir rejoins Essex, scores 32

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Out-of-favour India opener Gautam Gambhir scored a patient 36 on rejoining Essex, in the County Championship Division Two four-day match against Kent in Canterbury on Wednesday.

Canadian minister courts Kashmir controversy

Canadian minister courts Kashmir controversy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

A Toronto-based Kashmiri group, Peace and Justice Forum, quotes Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon as saying that Canada regularly presses India to respect Kashmiris' human rights.

The good, bad & the ugly of music downloads

The good, bad & the ugly of music downloads

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

In fact, a research conducted by Jupiter in 2008 estimates the cumulative effect of downloading to result in losses in 2012 around 1.1 billion.

H-1B: Indian CEOs meet Obama team

H-1B: Indian CEOs meet Obama team

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

The issue was raised by the visiting CII's CEO Mission led by Bharati enterprise chairman Sunil Bharati Mittal, who among others met Lawrence Summers, Director of the National Economic Council, at the White House on Wednesday. During the meeting, the delegation comprising top Indian CEOs brought to the notice the concerns about the recent developments in the US with regard to H-1B work visa programme and certain provisions in the stimulus bill.

Dushyant Chautala: Possible heir to Devi Lal's legacy

Dushyant Chautala: Possible heir to Devi Lal's legacy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

The 31-year-old will have to do the balancing act between his anti-BJP support base and work with the Khattar-led dispensation for smooth governance.

Review: Songs of Tamil cowboys

Review: Songs of Tamil cowboys

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

This album has all of Tamil cinema's staples and follows set patterns.

Rajadhi Raja is crude

Rajadhi Raja is crude

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Cinema Paradise's Tamil movie directed by Shakthi Chidambaram is a lust-filled wannabee action thriller aimed solely at the front-benchers.

I League: Dempo thrash Air India, regain top spot

I League: Dempo thrash Air India, regain top spot

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Visitors Dempo Sports Club came from behind to defeat hosts Air India 3-1 and regain their position on top of the points table in the ninth round I-league match at the Cooperage ground in Mumbai on Saturday.

Oscar fashion: Like Emma Stone, Gal Gadot's style? VOTE!

Oscar fashion: Like Emma Stone, Gal Gadot's style? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The best and the worse styles...

Force India preparing for Belgian GP amid uncertainty

Force India preparing for Belgian GP amid uncertainty

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Doubts about Force India being able to race at Spa, the first Grand Prix since the August break, emerged on Wednesday with reports of legal complications.

Only dialogue can solve Kashmir issue: Canada

Only dialogue can solve Kashmir issue: Canada

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Replying to a question in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon said: "Canada has not deviated from its approach that supports efforts by both India and Pakistan to resolve Kashmir and other issues through the composite dialogue process."

US stimulus plan showing its impact: Summers

US stimulus plan showing its impact: Summers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Delivering his major economic policy speech at the prestigious Brookings Institute, Summers, however, candidly acknowledged that it is 'surely' too early to gauge the broader economic impact of the President's programme.

The real reason why Kate wore green to the BAFTA red carpet

The real reason why Kate wore green to the BAFTA red carpet

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was merely following royal protocol.

Mallya's reign ends as Stroll leads rescue deal for Force India F1 team

Mallya's reign ends as Stroll leads rescue deal for Force India F1 team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

They said creditors would be paid in full and all 405 jobs at the Silverstone-based team, that was co-owned by embattled Indian businessman Vijay Mallya and finished fourth last year, were safe.

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Ex NFL star Taylor charged for sex with minor

Ex NFL star Taylor charged for sex with minor

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Former NFL great Lawrence Taylor was charged on Thursday with third-degree rape of a 16-year-old girl brought to him in a New York suburb by a pimp, and could face up to four years in prison.