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World's richest cities, Tokyo is No 1

World's richest cities, Tokyo is No 1

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Amid the economic crisis, some of the Asian cities hold much promise in terms of growth and prosperity.

After winning Slam, a smashing New York Fashion Week debut for Serena!

After winning Slam, a smashing New York Fashion Week debut for Serena!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Serena Williams was once again on the stage but this time it was her own fashion show during New York Fashion Week.

Most competitive cities in the world

Most competitive cities in the world

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

There is no doubt that competition is increasing the world over, but there are cities that are more competitive than others.

Brooklyn shooting: NY Police identifies 'person of interest'

Brooklyn shooting: NY Police identifies 'person of interest'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The police department has a description of the suspect and a person of interest is being sought by police, according to New York Police Department Commissioner Keechant Sewell.

Indian shot dead in New York

Indian shot dead in New York

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Kuruvilla is survived by his wife and young daughter.

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The US is looking very carefully at what Modi did when he was in Moscow, a senior State Department official has told lawmakers concerned over the growing India-Russia ties.

The city of my soul: Why I love New York

The city of my soul: Why I love New York

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Sumi Raghavan, an assistant professor of psychology at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Bronx, on how New York's pulse and rhythm keep her going

PICS: US prove too good for Canada in T20 WC opener

PICS: US prove too good for Canada in T20 WC opener

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between the United States of America and Canada in Dallas on Saturday.

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

By proposing the addition of six permanent members this year, it may appear that it was a major concession, but in actual fact, it will make no difference to the privilege of the permanent five as the new six will have no veto, ever! points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

NYC shooting not being probed as 'act of terrorism': Police

NYC shooting not being probed as 'act of terrorism': Police

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The Police Commissioner said there are no life-threatening injuries following the shooting.

Mahayuti Win Will Boost Adani's Dharavi Plan

Mahayuti Win Will Boost Adani's Dharavi Plan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Opposition had promised to scrap the Dharavi redevelopment project if it came to power. With the Mahayuti's massive mandate in the Maharashtra assembly election, that prospect has been laid to rest.

Teen arrested for bomb threats to airlines over dispute

Teen arrested for bomb threats to airlines over dispute

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

He, however, cited the sensitivity of information due to the ongoing probe into the matter to decline to share more details, sources said.

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'To everyone voting for Trump, I have only this simple question: Would you let him have lunch with your daughter or sister or wife or mother?' 'Then why would you let him have our lunch (and so much more) for four more years?', asks Sree Sreenivasan.

17 years after 9/11, New York subway station reopens

17 years after 9/11, New York subway station reopens

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

People cheered, clapped and held their phones up to record the event as a train rolled to a stop.

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Trump set to face criminal charges, will plead not guilty

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

American media quoted Trump's attorneys as saying that the 76-year-old Republican leader, eying the White House for a second time in 2024, will plead not guilty.

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The ICC has tentatively identified the June 4-30 window for the T20 World Cup 2024 to be jointly hosted by the West Indies and the USA.

New York cancels Sunday marathon in wake of deadly storm

New York cancels Sunday marathon in wake of deadly storm

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg abruptly reversed course and canceled Sunday's marathon, a beloved annual race that had become a lightning rod for people frustrated by the disastrous aftermath of megastorm Sandy.

US Open to go ahead without fans, says New York Governor Cuomo

US Open to go ahead without fans, says New York Governor Cuomo

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday gave the green light for the US Open to be held from August 31-September 13 without fans as part of the state's reopening from shutdowns related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

20 most expensive cities in the world

20 most expensive cities in the world

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Let's take a look at some of the most expensive cities in the world.

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Ten people -- seven males, three females -- were injured by gunfire and an additional 13 were either injured as they rushed to get out of the train station or they suffered smoke inhalation.

I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily

I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'She's been a terrific advocate for women's rights in recent months and her prosecutor's background will really help her challenge Trump in a forceful way that Biden could not,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

Why Mike Tyson is making a comeback to the ring at 57

Why Mike Tyson is making a comeback to the ring at 57

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is preparing for his first professional fight since 2005 against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul,

Want To Steal Samantha's Style?

Want To Steal Samantha's Style?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The actor's sunglasses double up as her most valuable fashion accessory.

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Daily Beast announced it second annual ranking of the best American cities for fresh graduates.

Buzz Aldrin's Jacket Sold For $2,772,500

Buzz Aldrin's Jacket Sold For $2,772,500

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Almost 33 years to the day after his journey to the lunar surface, the inflight coverall jacket, he wore on his mission to the Moon and back in Apollo 11, was sold for $2,772,500 at Sotheby's in New York City.

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Vandalism of Gandhi's statues in the US is a matter of deep concern'

'Vandalism of Gandhi's statues in the US is a matter of deep concern'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'Attacking his statues disregard his values, which as we know are most needed in the world today.'

Modi's speech to be beamed live at New York's Times Square

Modi's speech to be beamed live at New York's Times Square

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to nearly 20,000 Indian-Americans in New York during his United States visit will be beamed live on the giant screens of the iconic Times Square.

What Adani Group CFO said about the bribery charges

What Adani Group CFO said about the bribery charges

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

None of Adani group portfolio companies, comprising 11 listed firms, have been accused of any wrongdoing, conglomerate's CFO Jugeshinder Robbie Singh said on founder and chairman Gautam Adani's indictment on bribery charges in the US. In a post on X, Singh said the group would make a detailed comment on the US indictment once it gets counsel approvals.

Ash at a fast food van in New York!

Ash at a fast food van in New York!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Sreeram Pavan spotted Ash -- looking gorgeous in a Devdas outfit -- in New York City.

Sandy switches OFF the City of Blinding Lights

Sandy switches OFF the City of Blinding Lights

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Large parts of New York City remained powerless even after superstorm Sandy receded late on Tuesday. The city, fabled for its towering skyscrapers and incandescent lights, has been reeling under a power cut.

The poor, young and the desi in New York

The poor, young and the desi in New York

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

A report on South Asian youth demolishes model minority myth, says George Joseph

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Are we to believe that coordinated moves by the Canadian and US authorities are no longer taking place?', asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How Indian Weddings Got So Big, Glitzy

How Indian Weddings Got So Big, Glitzy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

What was once a solemn Vedic ritual is today a celebration for the entire extended family. And why not? With families living in distant cities, even continents, weddings are seen as an occasion for cousins and uncles to congregate under one roof for two or three days, observes Ambi Parmeswaran.

Yet another 26/11 case against ISI in New York

Yet another 26/11 case against ISI in New York

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The case filed in New York city against the ISI chief by Linda Ragsdale on August 12 prompted the court to issue summons to the ISI and the officials named, following which it was decided to merge all the four cases in the city. Ragsdale was shot in her back by one of the LeT terrorist at the Oberoi Trident hotel.

Lampard to stay with Man City till end of season

Lampard to stay with Man City till end of season

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Lampard initially joined City on loan for six months from the New York City Red Bulls after leaving Chelsea at the end of last season.

France's Total not to make any fresh investment in Adani

France's Total not to make any fresh investment in Adani

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

French energy giant TotalEnergies SE on Monday said it will make no new financial contribution as part of its investments in Adani group companies till the Indian firm's founder is cleared of bribery charges. The energy giant said it was not aware of the investigation into the alleged corruption. TotalEnergies is one of the biggest foreign investors in billionaire Gautam Adani's business empire and had previously taken stakes in the group's renewable energy venture Adani Green Energy Ltd (AEGL) and city gas unit Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL).

Trisha Says Cheers!

Trisha Says Cheers!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Riya takes a break in Colombo... Alaya binges on Thai food... Aahana enjoys a magical monsoon...