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Will Formula E revive Indian motorsport?

Will Formula E revive Indian motorsport?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The inaugural Formula E race in Hyderabad is scheduled for February 11 next year, joining the likes of New York, London and Rome on the calendar.

Vedanta drops cases against govt to settle retro tax dispute

Vedanta drops cases against govt to settle retro tax dispute

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Billionaire Anil Agarwal's mining group Vedanta on Monday said it has withdrawn cases in the Delhi high court as well as before an international arbitration tribunal to settle a Rs 20,495 crore retrospective tax dispute with the government. Post slapping of a Rs 10,247 crore tax demand on UK's Cairn Energy Plc for alleged capital gains made on a 2016 internal reorganisation prior to the listing of its India business, the Income Tax Department had sought Rs 20,495 crore in taxes (including penalty) from Cairn India for failing to deduct tax on capital gains made by its British parent. Cairn India was in 2011 bought by Agarwal's group and subsequently, the firm was merged with Vedanta Ltd.

Modi to attend Quad Summit in US on Sept 24, address UNGA

Modi to attend Quad Summit in US on Sept 24, address UNGA

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the first in-person summit of the Quad leaders in Washington on September 24 that is expected to broadly focus on contemporary global challenges including ways to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Hafiz Talha Saeed is a senior leader of the LeT and is the head of the cleric wing of the terrorist organisation.

Republican Kevin McCarthy elected as House Speaker

Republican Kevin McCarthy elected as House Speaker

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected as the new speaker of the United States House of Representatives in a dramatic post-midnight ballot on Saturday, after days of intense negotiations and a series of humiliating defeats to finally capture the gavel on a historic 15th attempt.

India really matters more in this polarised world: Jaishankar

India really matters more in this polarised world: Jaishankar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

India has so many relationships, such an ability to communicate and find touch points with different countries and regions.

Barbie Honours COVID-19 Heroes

Barbie Honours COVID-19 Heroes

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Barbie has unveiled their #ThankYouHeroes global doll series featuring frontline workers.

US Open PIX: Andreescu, Sakkari storm into 4th round

US Open PIX: Andreescu, Sakkari storm into 4th round

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Contractors were seen busy boarding up major stores and businesses from New York and Boston in the north to southern Houston to Washington DC and Chicago in the east to San Francisco in theWest.

Bopanna-Shapovalov lose in US Open quarters

Bopanna-Shapovalov lose in US Open quarters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The Indian challenge came to an end at the US Open with the quarter-final loss of Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov in the men's doubles event.

KWK 7: 10 Akshay-Samantha Revelations

KWK 7: 10 Akshay-Samantha Revelations

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

While Sam got candid about divorce and alimony, Akshay had some revelations about the Hindi film industry.

Never challenge Shah Rukh in the US!

Never challenge Shah Rukh in the US!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2006

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon to run for NY governor

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon to run for NY governor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The actress plans to challenge incumbent Governor Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic party nomination.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

The AMAZING life of Trisha Krishnan

The AMAZING life of Trisha Krishnan

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Trisha Krishnan, who was last seen in the Tamil political-thriller Paramapadham Vilayattu and has five films in the pipeline including a Malayalam action-thriller, turns a year older on May 4.

US Open organisers pleased with line-up despite dropouts

US Open organisers pleased with line-up despite dropouts

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dowse said that the women's competition will see 10 former Grand Slam champions, including 23-time major winner Serena Williams, along with 81 of the top 100. In the men's event, seven of the world top ten are competing.

Infosys completes 8 years of NYSE listing, to ring closing bell

Infosys completes 8 years of NYSE listing, to ring closing bell

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Infosys will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Friday to commemorate its eighth anniversary of listing on the exchange. Infosys CEO Salil Parekh will ring the closing bell in a ceremony to celebrate the company's 2020 achievements, including its eight years of trading on the NYSE, rapid growth in the US, and its recently announced Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Vision for 2030, a regulatory filing said.

Seizing India's foreign assets won't be easy for Cairn Energy

Seizing India's foreign assets won't be easy for Cairn Energy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Cairn Energy has threatened the Indian government that it is looking at executing the favourable $1.2 billion international tribunal award in the retrospective taxation case by seizing India's overseas assets.

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Subhash K Jha looks at actresses who dared play Momma at the risk of getting typecast.

US students who took Covaxin, Sputnik asked to get re-vaccinated

US students who took Covaxin, Sputnik asked to get re-vaccinated

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

These vaccines have not yet been approved by the World Health Organization

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

'A lot of the time, when we lose things, we gain things too'

'A lot of the time, when we lose things, we gain things too'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'Being embarrassed when you mess up is part of the human experience.' 'Getting back up, dusting yourself off and seeing who still wants to hang out with you afterward and laugh about it? That's a gift.'

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Wednesday.

Italian Open: Nadal scripts easy win in first match in 200 days

Italian Open: Nadal scripts easy win in first match in 200 days

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'I played a good match, maybe he was a little bit tired from New York (where) he played an amazing tournament.'

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

Rediff.com1 May 2020

At a critical time in the history of the United Nations, when the global order itself may be reshaped, following a devastating pandemic, India has chosen an experienced, charming and upright diplomat to lead the Indian delegation to the UN in New York.

India helped Ukraine, understand its ties with Russia: US

India helped Ukraine, understand its ties with Russia: US

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The 2+2 was attended by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and their Indian counterparts S Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh respectively.

Don't lose heart: Clinton retweets her message after 2016 loss

Don't lose heart: Clinton retweets her message after 2016 loss

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The former US secretary of state has been supportive of Trump's Democratic challenger Joe Biden, at fundraisers, in interviews and on Twitter. But she's been notably absent from the campaign trail, the Fox News reported.

Cairn case: Will India manage to save its foreign assets?

Cairn case: Will India manage to save its foreign assets?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

For India to invoke "sovereign" or "state" immunity to safeguard its foreign assets, which are under threat of getting seized in the intensifying legal battle with Cairn Energy, may come with several riders. Experts point out that the Indian government has to first satisfy the French court that the properties or assets that are under consideration are being used to dispense the state's sovereign functions.

5 Non-Coding Tech Jobs That Pay Well

5 Non-Coding Tech Jobs That Pay Well

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

These jobs don't necessarily require a degree in engineering or specialisation in coding.

What Shriya is demanding from you!

What Shriya is demanding from you!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

"The global fashion scene is becoming more accepting in terms of size, colour, gender and age. I want to be a part of a world where these biases are non-existent."

World leaders not to gather for UNGA for 1st time in 75 yrs

World leaders not to gather for UNGA for 1st time in 75 yrs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The landmark 75th session of the UN General Assembly is expected to begin on September 15 and the first day of the high-level General Debate is likely to be on September 22, according to SDG Knowledge Hub website, an online resource center for news on the UN.

Federer wary of Berdych test after fending off Rubin challenge

Federer wary of Berdych test after fending off Rubin challenge

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Roger Federer dug himself out of a late slump to fend off American qualifier Noah Rubin 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(3) on Wednesday and draw vital confidence for a tough third round clash against 10th seed Tomas Berdych at the Australian Open.

Davis Cup: A challenge in store for Bhupathi-led India against Canada on Day 1

Davis Cup: A challenge in store for Bhupathi-led India against Canada on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Ramkumar to play opening singles tie against Schnur, Yuki takes on Shapovalov on day 1

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Vice President Mike Pence has told Donald Trump that he lacked the power to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November 3 election despite the US president's insistence that he did not, according to a media report.

Andreescu will not defend US Open title

Andreescu will not defend US Open title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The 20-year-old Canadian, who has not competed since she suffered a knee injury last October, said on Twitter she made the difficult decision because the COVID-19 outbreak has compromised her ability to reach her highest level of form.

In first outreach after Taliban takeover, Shringla meets Blinken

In first outreach after Taliban takeover, Shringla meets Blinken

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has met top Biden administration officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman, and held substantive discussions with them on the strategic bilateral ties and regional and global issues like the current situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized Kabul.

Japanese welcome Osaka's stand against racial injustice

Japanese welcome Osaka's stand against racial injustice

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

As they celebrated Naomi Osaka's victory in the final of the US Open in Flushing Meadows on Saturday, Tokyoites were eager to embrace their heroines' stand against racial injustice.

US polls held during one of worst COVID-19 phases

US polls held during one of worst COVID-19 phases

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Over 20 states have set weekly case records, and more than 40 states are seeing a pattern of growing known infections. On Tuesday, hospitalisations in the United States topped 50,000 for the first time since August 7.

'India had some of the best jewellery in the world'

'India had some of the best jewellery in the world'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Suneet Varma discusses his fondness for jewellery, his newly-minted role as a jewellery designer, and why he'd like people to reconsider their love for gold jewellery.

China, Russia to be the focus of Quad deliberations

China, Russia to be the focus of Quad deliberations

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The leaders of the Quad comprising India, the United States, Australia and Japan are set to demonstrate that the grouping is a 'force for global good' and has a unifying commitment to a rules-based international order amid China's increasingly intimidatory behaviour.