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Investors pay $20 billion for Apple's $17,000 watch

Investors pay $20 billion for Apple's $17,000 watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Shareholders may once again be underestimating the staying power of the company's margins.

UK bans iPhone ad for over-hyping features

UK bans iPhone ad for over-hyping features

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

The iconic touch screen handset iPhone, it seems, is not as smart as it claims, with the United Kingdom advertising watchdog on Wednesday banning a television ad for over-hyping its Internet capabilities and misleading the consumers.

Apple to unveil iTune Store soon

Apple to unveil iTune Store soon

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

Apple, the US consumer electronics and software company, is close to opening its iTune Store in India. iTune Store, the world's most popular online entertainment store, offers songs, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks and iPod games.

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Dharmendra was fascinated by Gabbar's role, then he said he would like to play Thakur. 'I told him he won't get Hema Malini.' 'He laughed and said okay (to play Veeru).'

This swimmer won 200m freestyle after heart surgery

This swimmer won 200m freestyle after heart surgery

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Kyle Chalmers capped a remarkable return from heart surgery to lead home an Australian one-two finish in the men's 200m freestyle final

Christ like a <i>sadhu</i>, Mother Mary in a sari

Christ like a sadhu, Mother Mary in a sari

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

There are over 50 such ashrams in India where Christianity is presented as an Eastern faith. You will see Christ looking like an Indian sadhu, and Mother Mary picturised wearing a sari. Mother Karen has sojourned at several of those ashrams, particularly at Shantivanam Ashram, a Camaldolese Benedictine community made famous by its former prior, Bede 'Dayananda' Griffiths.

PHOTOS: A perfect 10 for American Biles; You dethrones defending champ

PHOTOS: A perfect 10 for American Biles; You dethrones defending champ

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

It's a wrap! Rediff.com presents a roundup of the World Gymnastics Championships, Glasgow, which were held from October 23 to November 1.

All about Pune Univ's MCA programme

All about Pune Univ's MCA programme

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

A detailed overview of the MCA entrance procedure for Pune University.

McSealed & McDelivered: A tough task

McSealed & McDelivered: A tough task

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

The burger giant hopes to open new vistas by coming to your doorstep.

Windies press ahead on rain-affected day

Windies press ahead on rain-affected day

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

West Indies took their first innings total to 255 for four in reply to Australia's 479 for seven declared at the end of the third day.

'ONGC might have lost Rs 8,900 cr of gas to RIL'

'ONGC might have lost Rs 8,900 cr of gas to RIL'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

RIL had drawn 58.67 bcm from the wells up to March 31, 2015.

Majority of Indians believe AIDS is curable

Majority of Indians believe AIDS is curable

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

While 79 per cent of those Indians interviewed knew that AIDS is nearly always fatal, 59 per cent also thought that a cure is available.

Building bridges between Canada and India

Building bridges between Canada and India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Candian Prime Minister Stephen Harper invited a group of 16 Indo-Canadian business leaders and professionals for a round table discussion on June 14.

Indian cops should be prosecuted: Scarlett's mom

Indian cops should be prosecuted: Scarlett's mom

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

''I hope the Indian police are prosecuted for lying from the beginning. The police system is so corrupt that when the media pressure dies down, they will start messing about with the forensic results,'' said Fiona. She also announced that officers in Britain had agreed to carry out a post-mortem on the body, as she wanted tests carried out in case forensic results from the two post-mortems that were conducted in Goa were changed.

Financial cowboys need to be lassoed, corralled

Financial cowboys need to be lassoed, corralled

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

If the government is to be the lender of last resort for financial companies, it has to demand more control over their daily business

7 killed as UK airshow goes horribly wrong

7 killed as UK airshow goes horribly wrong

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

A Hawker Hunter jet erupted into a massive fireball and sent billows of thick black smoke into the air after it plunged while performing in the Shoreham Airshow near Brighton in southern England.

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

On Kareena Kapoor's 40th birthday on September 21, Sukanya Verma handpicks 25 of her most stunning frames from various movies to highlight how she draws our attention in big and small ways.

Canadian police was not tipped off about Kanishka

Canadian police was not tipped off about Kanishka

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The main problem on the Canadian side was the overtime bill for laying on extra police protection, said MacDonald. The issue was finally resolved when Transport Canada agreed to cover the cost.

Want a UK degree?

Want a UK degree?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

The University of Abertay Dundee, United Kingdom, invites applications for its wide range of post-graduate and undergraduate courses.

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Now that you've ticked off that island, private jet and French cottage, how about splurging on technology? Abhik Sen lists some of the finest gadgets money can buy for your home and office

Trump's golf clubs up for auction

Trump's golf clubs up for auction

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The clubs may fetch over $30,000 (Rs 19 lakh) when it goes under the hammer on July 12.

Hogg, Tait recalled to play India

Hogg, Tait recalled to play India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Fast bowler Shaun Tait and all-rounder Brad Hogg have been recalled to the Australia side for the first Test against India.

I know who killed my daughter, says Scarlett's mom

I know who killed my daughter, says Scarlett's mom

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Fiona MacKeown, who visited Goa last week to follow up on the murder case, tells The Guardian that the man's identity is "common knowledge" in Goa. "I was approached by many people who told me his name. He is a powerful person with money. It would explain why the police have tried to cover up the case," she has been quoted as saying by the newspaper

Good depth in Aus 'A' squad, says Agar after win over India 'A'

Good depth in Aus 'A' squad, says Agar after win over India 'A'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

After claiming a match-winning five-wicket haul in Australia A's third straight victory in the tri-series, left-arm spinner Ashton Agar said the visiting bowlers kept their plans simple against the India A batsmen and adapted well to the pace of the wicket.

4 Indian-Americans in 'Junior Nobel' race

4 Indian-Americans in 'Junior Nobel' race

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

The contest is America's oldest and most prestigious high school science competition where six former finalists have won the Nobel Prize.

ICAI examinations from Nov 1

ICAI examinations from Nov 1

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India's Professional Education-I, Professional Education-II and Final examination will be held from November 1.

Spacesuit satellite launched from ISS

Spacesuit satellite launched from ISS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

The crew of the International Space Station Saturday launched a discarded spacesuit, which would function as a student satellite broadcasting messages in six languages.

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

These incredible photos show some of the spectacular scenes captured by photographers as part of the annual Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Photographers from across the United Kingdom submitted images from wildlife to stormy waves, as well as cityscapes and 'winter wonderland' style scenes. The overall winner of the 2020 competition, whose photo stands in pride of place on the first page of the book, was Chris Frost, whose early-morning shot of Woolland Woods in Dorset shows a blanket of mist rolling over a bank of white wild garlic.

Scarlette's mother goes into hiding

Scarlette's mother goes into hiding

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

The mother of murdered British teenager Scarlette Keeling has gone into hiding in Goa saying she feared for her safety. The 43-year-old Fiona MacKeown on Sunday said that she wanted court protection after "stirring up a hornet's nest" in Goa by accusing police officials, politicians and local drugs mafia of a cover-up, The Daily Telegraph reported on Monday.

Is the bull run in commodities over?

Is the bull run in commodities over?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Is the bull market in commodities over? The 75 per cent reduction in the Federal funds rate and big rally in the stock market has some wondering if the whole cycle of monetary stimulus may be almost finished.

Goa: Autopsy to clear doubts on tourist's death

Goa: Autopsy to clear doubts on tourist's death

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

The Goa Police had initially concluded after the first autopsy that the British girl had died due to drowning. However, Fiona MacKeown, the girl's mother, suspected foul play and claimed that the police was trying to cover up the case. After immense pressure from Fiona, the state police agreed to conduct a second autopsy.

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Manchester United climbed two places up to second in the Premier League after Marcus Rashford scored deep into stoppage time to give them a fortuitous 1-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday.

GMR-Fraport's mega plan for Delhi airport

GMR-Fraport's mega plan for Delhi airport

Rediff.com18 May 2006

GMR-Fraport consortium has hired two international consultants for planning and architecture and is roping in a Tata group company for training employees in housekeeping functions.

What you would like to buy in 2008

What you would like to buy in 2008

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and MacWorld in San Francisco, both this January, promise to mark an exciting beginning for all those who can't get enough of gadgets.

Australia name unchanged squad

Australia name unchanged squad

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

The second Test against India starts in Adelaide on Friday.

Four seamers against India

Four seamers against India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Australia coach Tim Nielsen has said that Australia will not hesitate to unleash four fast bowlers against India in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Don't leave finance to the financiers

Don't leave finance to the financiers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

A new generation of scholars -- this time, sociologists and anthropologists, who hitherto have been busy with researching social practices of primitive tribes and social structures like India's caste system -- are starting to cast their eyes on the financial sector.

Stylish notebooks for you!

Stylish notebooks for you!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Sony has added an Vaio CR - Apple MacBook-like notebook - to its Vaio line of notebooks. It promises to be functional, faster and more appealing than its predecessors.

Tait, Hogg named for Lanka Tests

Tait, Hogg named for Lanka Tests

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Australia's Phil Jaques will replace the retired Justin Langer in the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Who invented the bicycle?

Who invented the bicycle?

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Bicycles have a long and illustrious history.