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School Kids Cheer World Cup 2023

School Kids Cheer World Cup 2023

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Several hundred students from Mumbai schools including 20 school-cricket teams, got the opportunity to take photographs with the ICC Men's Cricket ODI World Cup Trophy at the Bombay Scottish school situated at Mahim, north central Mumbai.

Justin Bieber Has Facial Paralysis

Justin Bieber Has Facial Paralysis

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The 28-year-old pop singer in a video on his Instagram account said he has been diagnosed with the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which has caused his condition.

Saif may beat SRK abroad!

Saif may beat SRK abroad!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

TCS Q2 net profit up 14.1% at Rs 9,624 crore

TCS Q2 net profit up 14.1% at Rs 9,624 crore

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday reported a 14.1 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 9,624 crore in the September 2021 quarter, aided by broad-based growth across geographies and verticals. The Mumbai-based company had logged a net profit of Rs 8,433 crore (excluding adjustment towards a legal claim) in the year-ago period. Its revenue grew 16.7 per cent to Rs 46,867 crore for the September 2021 quarter from Rs 40,135 crore in the year-ago period.

India head for Lanka after Windies tour

India head for Lanka after Windies tour

Rediff.com3 May 2006

India, Sri Lanka and South Africa will play an ODI tri-series in September.

Toyota to recall 2.9 million vehicles over seatbelt issue

Toyota to recall 2.9 million vehicles over seatbelt issue

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The recall includes 1.3 million vehicles in North America announced earlier in the day by Toyota's US unit.

'No Rashid Khan, no problem,' says Afghanistan skipper

'No Rashid Khan, no problem,' says Afghanistan skipper

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Rashid ruled out of India series but Afghanistan skipper confident others would step up

Chile clinch Copa America title in shootout

Chile clinch Copa America title in shootout

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Chile upset favourites Argentina with a penalty shootout victory in the Copa America final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday to retain their title in the world's oldest continental soccer competition.

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Dominique Lapierre, the French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced on Sunday.

KMG: Raves in India, rants in USA

KMG: Raves in India, rants in USA

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

TCS certified as top employer in US for 2nd straight year

TCS certified as top employer in US for 2nd straight year

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The Top Employers certification is awarded to a select group of employers.

Kal Ho Naa Ho drops at USBO

Kal Ho Naa Ho drops at USBO

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

Reliving the Portuguese terror in Goa

Reliving the Portuguese terror in Goa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

An exclusive extract from Richard Zimler's compelling look at the Inquisition in Goa.

How much green would a 48 team FIFA WC format rake in?

How much green would a 48 team FIFA WC format rake in?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

FIFA conceded earlier this year they were concerned about the possibility of contrived results where two teams could engineer a positive result for both, which would eliminate the third group team not playing.

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

Trump abruptly calls off US Secretary Pompeo's visit to North Korea

Trump abruptly calls off US Secretary Pompeo's visit to North Korea

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Trump's decision to call off the visit came just a day after Pompeo had announced that the newly appointed special representative for North Korea Steve Biegun and he will be travelling to North Korea next week to "make further diplomatic progress towards our objective."

Battista, the STUNNING e-hypercar from Pininfarina

Battista, the STUNNING e-hypercar from Pininfarina

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The Battista hyper GT delivers a unique dynamic experience that can be tailored to suit every journey and the pure-electric model will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than two seconds - faster than a current Formula 1 car.

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'

'Budget plays to the political class'

'Budget plays to the political class'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Lalit Ahluwalia, CFO, Ranbaxy North America, presents his views on the Indian Budget 2009 at Asia Society in New York.

What If Trump Wins A Second Term?

What If Trump Wins A Second Term?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Although India-US relations have strengthened significantly in recent years, partly because of the security situation in the region, the Indian policy establishment would have to be prepared to protect India's interests in a world that could get more unpredictable.

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

British-Pakistani billionaire businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman were also on the sub, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

Another senior-level exit at Infosys

Another senior-level exit at Infosys

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Pratt, who joined the firm in 2004, has left the company to start his own entrepreneurial venture.

Privatised Air India loses priority in international traffic rights

Privatised Air India loses priority in international traffic rights

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Air India will no longer enjoy a priority in allocation of international traffic rights. This follows its takeover by Tata Sons in January. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has dropped a clause which gave Air India an advantage over other private airlines in the amended rules issued on April 19.

Amazing images of Shelby supercars

Amazing images of Shelby supercars

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

SSC North America is an American automobile manufacturer founded in 1998.

Why the Euro scores over Copa America

Why the Euro scores over Copa America

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

You can see Messi, Suarez and other South American superstars play in the Copa America. Why then are soccer fans ignoring the oldest football tournament and looking forward to the European championships, which begins in France on Friday?

Biden, Trump sweep Super Tuesday primaries, rematch is on

Biden, Trump sweep Super Tuesday primaries, rematch is on

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Super Tuesday is an important phase of presidential primaries when the early contests are over, and voters from multiple states cast ballots in primaries timed to occur on the same date. Almost all the results were one-sided in favour of Trump except for Vermont, where the winning difference was about one per cent.

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a clear break with the past on UK-China relations as he declared that the "so-called golden era" of bilateral ties is over in the face of the "systemic challenge" posed by the Chinese regime to British values and interests.

We are quite optimistic for the whole year: Cognizant CEO

We are quite optimistic for the whole year: Cognizant CEO

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Rajeev Mehta says the slow beginning in North America was primarily on account of some health care clients, evaluating the impact of the Affordable Care Act before deciding on their technology spending.

TCS Q1 profit up 28.5% to Rs 9,008 crore

TCS Q1 profit up 28.5% to Rs 9,008 crore

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

IT major TCS on Thursday posted a 28.5 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 9,008 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2021. The country's biggest software services firm had posted a consolidated profit of Rs 7,008 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Consolidated revenue from operations increased by 18.5 per cent to Rs 45,411 crore compared to Rs 38,322 crore in the corresponding quarter of 2020-21.

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

From fuel efficient cars to million dollar super cars, the New York Auto Show has something for everyone.

Belgian teen youngest to fly solo around the world

Belgian teen youngest to fly solo around the world

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

17-year-old Mack Rutherford landed at an airfield near the Bulgarian capital Sofia after flying 54,124 km (33,631 miles) and visiting more than 30 countries since he departed from the same site in his Shark Aero microlight airplane on March 23.

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi was addressing the State Dinner hosted in his honour by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the North Lawn of the White House.

'Be very, very nervous': Trump warns North Korea again

'Be very, very nervous': Trump warns North Korea again

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Trump says maybe his warning to NKorea 'wasn't tough enough'

Raavan in US: Good reviews, poor BO performance

Raavan in US: Good reviews, poor BO performance

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Mani Ratnam's bilingual opened to a disappointing box office in North America.

Maya, 9, Goes To The Isle of Wight

Maya, 9, Goes To The Isle of Wight

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

I was fascinated to see a room that was decorated like an Indian palace at Osbourne House, which was Queen Victoria's home when she visited the Isle of Wight.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

BlackBerry messenger on Apple, Android

BlackBerry messenger on Apple, Android

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Also launched mid-range device Q5.