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Just don't say Cheese!

Just don't say Cheese!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'On the flight back to India, four full days after I had eaten at home, I had my first -- and very welcome -- meal, and recall asking the air hostess if there were more portions of dal than the helping she had served me,' says Kishore Singh.

US supports two-state solution, thinking out of the box: Haley

US supports two-state solution, thinking out of the box: Haley

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

She added that Washington wants to facilitate both the Palestinian Authority and Israel coming together, 'being accountable' and moving forward for peace.

The world's best airlines in 2017

The world's best airlines in 2017

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Asian and Middle Eastern airlines -- but no Indian names -- dominated the Top 10 slots at the World Airline Awards.

Trump orders construction of Mexico border wall

Trump orders construction of Mexico border wall

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Mexico fights back, says it will 'not pay for any wall'

When they came for the Muslims, where were you?

When they came for the Muslims, where were you?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Civil rights activist Lakshmi Sridaran argues why South Asians must stand on the right side of history and resist the Trump administration's "systematic attack on the entire spectrum of the US immigration system."

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'If the US intention was to use the FATF platform to isolate Pakistan and impose sanctions against it, that is not going to work when influential countries such as Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, China and Russia will not lend support to the US campaign,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US defence chief resigns over differences with Trump

US defence chief resigns over differences with Trump

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Jim Mattis in his resignation letter to the US president wrote that he deserved a defence secretary whose views were better aligned with his on these and other subjects.

'It is important for India to prepare for war'

'It is important for India to prepare for war'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

'It will be a repeated folly to ever think that China will not attack us.'

TCS eyes 150 deals in 12-18 months

TCS eyes 150 deals in 12-18 months

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Tata Consultancy Services, the country's biggest software exporter, on Monday said it is eyeing up to 150 deals ranging from $5 million to $200 million in the financial solutions space over the next 12-18 months.

US has best economic growth prospects: Obama

US has best economic growth prospects: Obama

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

President Barack Obama has said the US has "risen from recession" and has got better prospects of economic growth.

Managers! Don't ignore accountancy

Managers! Don't ignore accountancy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Most managers coming to b-schools for executive education lack accounting literacy. The situation is no different in the US or Europe.

Resurgence of HIV: 4.3 mn infected in a year

Resurgence of HIV: 4.3 mn infected in a year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The global epidemic continues to grow with 2.9 million deaths last year.

Trump won't shy away from acting against Pakistan

Trump won't shy away from acting against Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'Even if someone other than Trump had become president, the US distancing from Pakistan and coming closer to India was already set in motion.' 'With Trump openly declaring his intent to take on Islamic extremism, the days of US political correctness are over,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd).

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

With this subdued forecast, India is likely to record its worst growth performance since the 1991 liberalisation. However, it is among the only two major economies, which will register a positive growth rate in 2020. The other being China, for which the IMF has projected a growth rate of 1.2 per cent.

Indian-American political legend to run for Congress

Indian-American political legend to run for Congress

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

'It is very important for Indian Americans to understand that we need to have as many seats at the table as we can get. I am going to see to it that I am going to get there," Kumar Barve, the longest-serving Indian-American legislator in America, tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.

'Trump' takes Times Square with a band of bikini-clad babes

'Trump' takes Times Square with a band of bikini-clad babes

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'Donald Trump' took Times Square by storm on Tuesday along with a group of scantily-dressed women as part of a project by spoof photographer Alison Jackson.

He may have an answer to energy problems

He may have an answer to energy problems

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

An alternative to oil? Check. Completely green? Check. Economical? Check. So why has the entrepreneur been sued, pilloried, and lampooned?

US threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

US threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

Rediff.com21 May 2018

He said the US will apply other punitive measures if Tehran does not give up its reported goal of developing nuclear weapons.

'Wipro is an execution company'

'Wipro is an execution company'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'We are not in the race of how much is the revenue, but how good is the revenue.'

Adobe's data breach affected 38 million accounts

Adobe's data breach affected 38 million accounts

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The California-headquartered firm said it has informed all the affected users and has reset their passwords.

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Netanyahu slams Obama on his turf; warns against paving Iran's path to the bomb

Netanyahu slams Obama on his turf; warns against paving Iran's path to the bomb

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Iran and the Islamic State are "competing for the crown of militant Islam," Netanyahu said.

US IT industry opposes Obama's move to tax overseas earning

US IT industry opposes Obama's move to tax overseas earning

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

US IT industry has opposed Obama's move to tax overseas earnings.

Economic Tech's health centre in India

Economic Tech's health centre in India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

The healthcare arm of Economic Technologies, Fulana Healthcentres has announced that the company would set up 5300 high-tech, globally interconnected network of health centres in 150 countries, including India, which would be accessible with a single

Sanders, Clinton spar over transparency in Brooklyn Democratic debate

Sanders, Clinton spar over transparency in Brooklyn Democratic debate

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Clinton and Sanders, meeting for the debate in Brooklyn just days before the crucial presidential primary in New York on April 19, minced no words as they attacked each other.

Robert Fisk: 'Osama's games with Bush'

Robert Fisk: 'Osama's games with Bush'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

He calls the truce offer part of a game.

'There won't be any dearth of jobs for 10 years'

'There won't be any dearth of jobs for 10 years'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

'In 1981 when I had a project in Qatar, those in charge told me they would not like Indians in high positions; they felt Indians could work only as drivers, cleaners and labourers.' 'I challenged them and showed that Indians could do great work in all areas.' 'Today, in the Middle East, they insist on having Indians in all fields. Everybody believes Indians are capable, hard working and trustworthy,' Ravi Pillai, one of the most influential businessmen in the Middle East, tells Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com

Businesses created 8 million new jobs in US: Obama

Businesses created 8 million new jobs in US: Obama

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Obama said that the country was starting to see a lot of the jobs that had left the shores in manufacturing, for example, now starting to come back, because "we put ourselves in a much more competitive position".

This refugee amputee will be a torch-bearer for Rio Games

This refugee amputee will be a torch-bearer for Rio Games

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

A Syrian amputee swimmer, granted asylum in Greece, will be a torch-bearer for the 2016 Rio Games and is to run with the Olympic flame through a refugee camp in Athens on Tuesday.

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'Today, the gift of a good education and the opportunity it creates are out of reach for millions of struggling Californians. That's why I'm running for governor -- to create jobs and give kids a quality education. Jobs and education. That's it. That's my platform'. Neel Tushar Kashkari, the son of Srinagar-born and raised Kashmiri Pandit immigrants, throws his hat in the ring for California governor.

Clinton, Sanders don't call Trump a racist, but rip him apart

Clinton, Sanders don't call Trump a racist, but rip him apart

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Clinton avoided giving a direct answer to the question, while Sanders responded by saying that the American people will never elect a president who insults Mexicans, Muslims, women and blacks.

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The article also said that the opposition Congress party has little to offer other than the dynastic principle.

The talk of US economic decline is political hot air: Obama

The talk of US economic decline is political hot air: Obama

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The current state of the American economy is not in decline, Obama said.

Jet Air cuts fares by up to 30% on overseas routes

Jet Air cuts fares by up to 30% on overseas routes

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The reduced fare offer is also available for travel on partner airline Etihad Airways flights

'India will be the biggest superpower'

'India will be the biggest superpower'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

'It's going to be India's century. India is going to be the biggest economy in the world,' says economist Clyde Prestowitz.

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), which houses the offices of some of the biggest banks in the country, however, slipped to 26th position from the 16th position.

OVL plans JV, buyouts abroad

OVL plans JV, buyouts abroad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

Sex and scandals mar U.S. Olympic preparations

Sex and scandals mar U.S. Olympic preparations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Sex, alcohol and doping scandals coupled with a simmering controversy involving figure skating queen Michelle Kwan are sapping much-needed momentum from U.S. athletes in the run-up to the Winter Olympics.

Indian woman in US separated from differently-abled 5-yr-old son: Report

Indian woman in US separated from differently-abled 5-yr-old son: Report

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

"Her son is not doing well," said her attorney Alinka Robinson, as a telephonic translator relayed the proceedings to Patel in her native tongue of Gujarati, the daily said in its report from Arizona.