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Islamic funds bullish on India

Islamic funds bullish on India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Changing political situation in America and European countries have forced rich Islamic investors from the Gulf countries to look for investment opportunities in South East Asian countries, including India.

Avatar makes history; crosses $1billion in 3 weeks

Avatar makes history; crosses $1billion in 3 weeks

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Avatar now ranks number four among the top global grossers of all time.

Sony PlayStation 4: Will it herald a new age of gaming?

Sony PlayStation 4: Will it herald a new age of gaming?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The next-generation console represents a big step forward for gaming worldwide

America readies for D-Day

America readies for D-Day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scrambled to make their final pitch to voters in the high-stakes United States presidential polls.

Rang de Basanti scores in US, UK

Rang de Basanti scores in US, UK

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Explained: Why America voted for Trump

Explained: Why America voted for Trump

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The narrative in America after Donald Trump's victory sounds like the questions and debates that took place in India after May 2014. Were both electoral results all about jobs and economic anxiety? Mihir S Sharma doubts it.

With elbow bumps, masked fans, World TeamTennis kicks off

With elbow bumps, masked fans, World TeamTennis kicks off

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The event includes several safety measures designed to mitigate the potential spread of coronavirus, including COVID-19 testing for participants and regular temperature checks

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

Cipla appoints Subhanu Saxena as new CEO

Cipla appoints Subhanu Saxena as new CEO

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

In his last assignment, he led the global product strategy and commercialisation functions at Novartis Pharma AG.

Forget the gloom! India's household wealth zooms

Forget the gloom! India's household wealth zooms

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

India has seen rapid growth in wealth creation between mid-2012 to mid-2013 as the household wealth in the country has increased by 7.4 per cent to $3.6 trillion during the period, says a report.

Growth will be back on track by elections: Chidambaram

Growth will be back on track by elections: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

'India will succeed. I know this past year has caused a lot of concern, but this year is over and by elections we will achieve our ambitious economic agenda.'

FM to woo American investors to fund current account gap

FM to woo American investors to fund current account gap

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

His officials are working on a series of steps to attract at least $20 billion in new investment to fund the deficit without depleting India's $300 billion in forex reserves.

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Nepal court releases rape accused cricketer Lamichhane on bail

Canada's Atlantic Gateway to boost Indo-US trade

Canada's Atlantic Gateway to boost Indo-US trade

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

With an integrated network of marine, air, road and rail systems, the Atlantic Gateway provides strong connections to global markets, he said, adding that upon entry, goods flow easily through the Gateway's transportation corridors to major markets in Central Canada and the US.

How did the last 10 finals of Copa America pan out?

How did the last 10 finals of Copa America pan out?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The Copa America was played as a 12-team tournament from 1993 when the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) invited two teams from CONCACAF, the North and Central America and Caribbean region, to join in.

Canada's Ivanhoe eyes investments in malls, retail

Canada's Ivanhoe eyes investments in malls, retail

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Caisse manages nearly $155 billion of pension and insurance funds in Canada and North America while Ivanhoe has 70 shopping centres in Canada, the US, Europe and Latin America, totalling 46 million sq ft.

Crazy Heart to pick up after Best Actor win

Crazy Heart to pick up after Best Actor win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

In anticipation of Jeff Bridges taking the trophy, its box office gross went up by 36 percent over the weekend.

Why customers break-up with their favourite brands

Why customers break-up with their favourite brands

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The reality is that customers can and will cut ties with brands that do not take their best interests into account.

India has 4th largest ultra-high-net-worth households

India has 4th largest ultra-high-net-worth households

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The US remains the country with the largest number of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) households.

Dear John topples Avatar

Dear John topples Avatar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The new film is the biggest opening for director Lasse Hallstrom (The Cider House Rules, The Hoax) and it could become his biggest hit.

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar return moist-eyed, elevated, after spending an evening with clowns and derring-do stunt artistes at Rambo Circus.

Three men rob a Sikh temple in California

Three men rob a Sikh temple in California

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

A robbery occurred at a Sikh temple in Livingston city of California on Sunday. The Livingston police suspects that the robbery was done by people who knew about the temple's wherabouts.

US, UK pin WannaCry cyber-attack on North Korea

US, UK pin WannaCry cyber-attack on North Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Britain's National Cyber Security Centre, leading the international investigation, believes that a hacking group known as Lazarus launched the attack.

Rakesh Jhunjunwala's holding in Nazara past Rs 1,000 cr

Rakesh Jhunjunwala's holding in Nazara past Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's holding value in Nazara Technologies crossed the Rs 1,000-crore mark. In the past one month, the market price of Nazara, a diversified gaming and sports media platform, has zoomed 78 per cent. In comparison, the Sensex was up 3 per cent during the same period.

New gas pricing by Rangarajan panel?

New gas pricing by Rangarajan panel?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The six-member panel, which submitted its report to the Prime Minister's Office on December 20, is believed to have suggested pricing of natural gas based on weighted average of the fuel in North America, Europe and Japan markets as well as imported liquefied natural gas.

Toronto invites Indian investments

Toronto invites Indian investments

Rediff.com4 May 2011

A visiting trade delegation from Toronto, which met with local entrepreneurs and investors here on Tuesday, said it would focus on attracting investments into information and communication technology, life sciences and renewable energy sectors.

The Happening opens well at box office

The Happening opens well at box office

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

M Night Shyamalan redeemed himself with his new film The Happening, which surprised many industry forecasters, grossing an estimated three-day worldwide gross of $62 million.

The world gets smaller, we get FATTER

The world gets smaller, we get FATTER

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Increasing levels of fatness around the world could have the same impact on global resources as adding an extra billion people to the planet, say researchers.

David Beckham has his hands full after MLS

David Beckham has his hands full after MLS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

David Beckham is flattered by the "interesting and exciting options" facing him as he prepares to farewell LA Galaxy and Major League Soccer, the former England captain said on Thursday.

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

In a historic commemoration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a yoga session for the first time at United Nations Headquarters in New York on the 9th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on June 21.

Tatas scout for hotels in US

Tatas scout for hotels in US

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

In spite of the Orient snub, Tatas are still negotiating with them for the hotel takeover as well as scouting other US cities for luxury hotels.

Twilight 4 all set to beat James Bond's Skyfall

Twilight 4 all set to beat James Bond's Skyfall

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2 is expected to draw millions of teenagers when it releases in the US on November 16.

Bryan's back!

Bryan's back!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Why does Bryan Adams like India so much?

Johnny Depp's Dark Shadows has HIT written all over it

Johnny Depp's Dark Shadows has HIT written all over it

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton come together again after Alice In Wonderland.

Organic food: Good potential for India

Organic food: Good potential for India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Till recently considered a niche area, organic foods and drinks have come a long way.

It's a plane with a difference

It's a plane with a difference

Rediff.com2 May 2012

In October 2005, EVA Air launched a campaign with Japanese company Sanrio to create the "Hello Kitty Jet," featuring the popular Japanese character.

Indian found dead in Dallas apartment

Indian found dead in Dallas apartment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

A 28-year old Indian, identified as a native of Visakhapatnam, was found dead in his apartment in Dallas by police authorities, according to information with an Indian-American organisation.

US: Rs 26 lakh reward for clues on abducted Indian baby

US: Rs 26 lakh reward for clues on abducted Indian baby

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Saanvi was kidnapped by unknown kidnappers in a Philadelphia township on Monday morning after they killed her grandmother Satyavathi Venna, 61.

'Modi has done little to punish China'

'Modi has done little to punish China'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'It is only when Beijing sees a country with an infirm political will such as India that it acts up as the PLA has done in eastern Ladakh.'

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Serbia and Canada both won marathon doubles matches on Saturday to seize control of their Davis Cup quarter-finals in North America.