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Lorax, Project X score big in the US

Lorax, Project X score big in the US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Here's a look at the US box office.

Will The Artist, Hugo benefit from Oscar win?

Will The Artist, Hugo benefit from Oscar win?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

While The Artist has worked remarkably so far, Hugo is poised to just about break even with the win.

Aguero dropped, Messi to lead Argentina vs Brazil

Aguero dropped, Messi to lead Argentina vs Brazil

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been left out of the Argentina squad for the crucial World Cup qualifier clash against Brazil to be held at the Mineirao Stadium later this evening. The 28-year-old has been struggling with form in his recent international appearances including missing a penalty for Argentina during their 0-1 defeat at the hands of Paraguay in their last outing.

Trump responds: 'Devastation follows Hillary wherever she goes'

Trump responds: 'Devastation follows Hillary wherever she goes'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Trump alleged Clinton's "vision is a borderless world where working people have no power, no jobs, no safety".

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'Part A of the Budget was like it was written by somebody from the 21st century and Part B was written by somebody from the 19th century.'

Bombardier to make India an exports hub for passenger trains

Bombardier to make India an exports hub for passenger trains

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Canada-based passenger trains maker Bombardier is planning to develop India as the exports hub for its products and solutions to cater to Europe, South America and the Middle East markets.

Bollywood cheers Osama's death

Bollywood cheers Osama's death

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Stars tweet their reactions on the big news.

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

India in sweet spot as commodity prices are on uptick

India in sweet spot as commodity prices are on uptick

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The uptick in prices ranging from steel to wheat could benefit lots of commodity-based companies -- from State-owned SAIL to the agro exporters.

Cost cutting: Obama to tax rich Americans

Cost cutting: Obama to tax rich Americans

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

In a path breaking move, US President Barack Obama said he will not extend tax cuts for rich Americans.

Engineering exports to cross $50 bn this fiscal

Engineering exports to cross $50 bn this fiscal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Engineering exports grew by 61 per cent to $38.80 billion during the April-December period this fiscal from $24.08 billion in the same period last year.

US keen to extend its partnership with India beyond South Asia

US keen to extend its partnership with India beyond South Asia

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

"We are counting on India's rise not just as an economic partner but as a global power one that engages everywhere from Latin America to the Middle East to East Asia," Deputy Secretary of State William J Burns said in his remarks on 'Is there a future for the US-India partnership?', organised jointly by the FICCI and Brookings Institute, a Washington-based eminent American think tank.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

World's top consumers of electricity

World's top consumers of electricity

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

At the world level, electricity consumption fell by 1.5 per cent.

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Few leaders have been more defined by their speeches as the current leader of the free world.

Luka settles for silver in Belgium

Luka settles for silver in Belgium

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

A hat-trick of gold medals eluded ace Indian middle distance runner Tintu Luka despite coming up with her season's best performance as she settled for a silver at the Flenders Cup in Leuven, Belgium.

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'The logical step is to challenge the very legitimacy of the Chinese claim over Tibet,' recommends Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Domestic air traffic set to grow at 10%: Airbus

Domestic air traffic set to grow at 10%: Airbus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Overall, with an above world average traffic growth rate of 5.5 per cent, Asia-Pacific will account for 36 per cent of all new passenger aircraft demand

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Identifying Islamic State terrorists as uniquely brutal, United States President Barack Obama has announced that the country will lead a broad coalition to roll back the threat posed by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his militia.

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Gen Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike on Friday. Trump alleged that Soleimani has been perpetrating acts of terror to destabilise the Middle East for the last 20 yrs.

Global M&A deal volume hits $1.5 trillion

Global M&A deal volume hits $1.5 trillion

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Global merger and acquisition (M&A) deal volume reached $1.5 trillion in the first half of this year, registering a 22 per cent increase from last year levels, says a report by deal tracking firm Dealogic.

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Analysts tracking Apple said the India results were glimpses of what the company could achieve in emerging markets with a right pricing strategy for its products and local manufacturing.

US to pull out troops from Syria

US to pull out troops from Syria

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The Wall Street Journal described it as a abrupt decision by the Trump Administration.

Best bang for the buck, promises Kerry

Best bang for the buck, promises Kerry

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

The Democratic presidential candidate and his running mate John Edwards have pledged to provide fiscal responsibility in the US government.

How Pak could overcome its economic crisis

How Pak could overcome its economic crisis

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

With its economy battered by the devastating floods, Pakistan must make peace with India and normalise its economic ties if it wants to overcome the crisis, a noted American scholar has said.

The rise and rise of Bangladesh

The rise and rise of Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'Beijing is comfortable with Hasina's pragmatism -- perceived as 'pro-India', but staying out of Indian orbit and receptive to forging close ties with China and yet, siding with neither neighbour,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Goldie Hawn is a real sweetheart

Goldie Hawn is a real sweetheart

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The actress, who reportedly describes herself as Jewish-Buddhist, recently was in the news in the UK for her alternative teaching methods, when it was reported she'd been talking to the Tories about introducing the techniques into British schools.

The Rs 16-crore Bugatti Veyron arrives in India

The Rs 16-crore Bugatti Veyron arrives in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

India is seen as an emerging market for luxury cars.

Coming in summer: Rahman's Jai Ho World Tour

Coming in summer: Rahman's Jai Ho World Tour

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The Oscar and Grammy award winning musician is performing live in a dozen countries.

When Trump wanted to play matchmaker for PM Modi

When Trump wanted to play matchmaker for PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The report in Politico also spoke about Trump's lack of familiarity with South Asia.

China, Russia, N Korea, Iran a threat to US:Report

China, Russia, N Korea, Iran a threat to US:Report

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Besides violent extremist groups like Al Qaeda, America's top intelligence agency has identified North Korea, Iran, China and Russia as countries which have the ability to challenge United States' interests in traditional and emerging ways.The 2009 National Intelligence Strategy, released on Tuesday, by the director of National Intelligence, said that Iran poses an array of challenges to US security objectives in the Middle East and beyond.

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The bigger challenge and dilemma for Pakistan would be if the US and Saudi Arabia go full throttle against Iran and enforce regime change in Tehran.' 'That would be bad news for Pakistan, especially with the current instability in Balochistan,' notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Oscar nominations: Snubs and surprises

Oscar nominations: Snubs and surprises

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

This year's list has a number of them.

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Biden has urged the Senate not to act on the vacancy until the American people select their next president and the next Congress.

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The US market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission was doing what it could to stem the flow. It temporarily prohibited naked short-selling in the securities of major financial players including Freddie Mac and its sister firm Fannie Mae in July. But this didn't really help. It was only after global central banks pumped in unprecedented liquidity into global markets, that the storm was finally calmed.

India's military spending = $71.1 bn; China's =$261 bn

India's military spending = $71.1 bn; China's =$261 bn

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Both the Asian giants were among the top three countries spending more on armaments, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Rediff.com2 May 2018

He noted that the infrastructure in India has come 'quite a ways' since Apple began to put a lot of energy in the Indian market 'because of their leadership and so forth.'

US vetoes United Nations resolution on Jerusalem

US vetoes United Nations resolution on Jerusalem

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

"The US will not be told by any country where we can put our embassy... Today, for the simple act of deciding where to put our embassy, the United States was forced to defend its sovereignty. The record will reflect that we did so proudly," said the US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley.

What we need for India to become truly great

What we need for India to become truly great

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Unless Indians learn to speak freely and fearlessly, 'true greatness will elude this nation, no matter how brilliant the individual at the helm may be,' says Aakar Patel.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.