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Recession eroded $12 trillion of household wealth

Recession eroded $12 trillion of household wealth

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Worst affected were the countries of euro zone, which saw a loss of $10.9 trn

Why Adam Sandler shouldn't do serious

Why Adam Sandler shouldn't do serious

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Funny People, a comedic drama with Sandler leading the cast had a disappointing opening at the US box office.

Must Watch Films at The Toronto Film Festival

Must Watch Films at The Toronto Film Festival

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Aseem Chhabra lists his Top 10 Must Watch movies at TIFF.

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.

PHOTOS: Partial lunar eclipse graces the sky

PHOTOS: Partial lunar eclipse graces the sky

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Here are some of the glimpses of the event.

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

TCS chief on growth prospects and hiring plans

TCS chief on growth prospects and hiring plans

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

'One of the strategies is to pick deals carefully. That means looking at sectors like energy, banking, insurance and also doing outsourcing.'

How Satyam will be a one-stop shop

How Satyam will be a one-stop shop

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Dismal opening for Metro in US, UK

Dismal opening for Metro in US, UK

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The weekend gross for Life in a Metro is $100,000 in about four dozen theatres in UK and an abysmal $62,000 gross in North America.

How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Overall financial wealth of high net worth individuals fell across all regions in 2011.

Trump says won't give up fighting for America

Trump says won't give up fighting for America

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

'We believe the American people deserve to have full transparency into all vote counting and election certification, and that this is no longer about any single election. 'This is about the integrity of our entire election process,' Trump said in a statement issued by his campaign on Friday.

Tourists will flock to London for Olympics

Tourists will flock to London for Olympics

Rediff.com30 May 2012

London will be packed during the summer Olympics as the number of overseas visitors rises and Britons postpone holiday plans to stay home for the games, a study said on Wednesday.

Air route in India among busiest in the world

Air route in India among busiest in the world

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Number of people travelling between Asia and North America, and between Asia and Europe grew by nine per cent from 2010 to 2011.

Life Of Pi poised to join Oscar race

Life Of Pi poised to join Oscar race

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

With a promising opening at the box office, the film looks poised to embark on its Oscar journey.

The MANY, MANY FACES of Lata Mangeshkar

The MANY, MANY FACES of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Glimpses of The Legend from our archives.

Air India scraps plan to sell 777s

Air India scraps plan to sell 777s

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

To reconfigure some of these to all-economy class and ply to Gulf and North America.

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.

What made Ted such a BIG hit!

What made Ted such a BIG hit!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

One of the many reasons Ted is hugely popular is that it is a comedy with a heart.

'Shooting of Indian student in Boston NOT a hate crime'

'Shooting of Indian student in Boston NOT a hate crime'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

A 24-year-old Indian student, who was found dead near the Boston University campus, was not the victim of a hate crime and his killing appears to be an isolated incident, a prominent Indian-American organisation has said. Odisha native K Seshadri Rao, a student at Boston University's Graduate School of Management, was shot in the head and leg in the early hours of April 19.

'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.'

Apollo Tyres to roll out of Hungary

Apollo Tyres to roll out of Hungary

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Apollo tyres lines up Rs 1,160 cr investment to set up manufacturing unit in Hungary to produce passenger car radials.

Apartment rentals are highest in these 20 cities

Apartment rentals are highest in these 20 cities

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Eastern Europe and Africa have the most favourable housing conditions.

App that lends voice to text

App that lends voice to text

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Verbally is an assisted speech solution for the iPad. Its design allows users to communicate quickly and effectively in any setting.

Rail fares are the highest in these 20 cities

Rail fares are the highest in these 20 cities

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

It costs most to travel by bus, tram or subway, taxi and train in Western Europe and North America.

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

For Air India and Jet Airways, airspace closure over Pakistan would mean flights to US and Europe will have to take a longer route.

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The proclamations came after various Hindu organisations in the US announced the addition of another major festival, an entire month of festivals, in October as the Hindu Heritage Month.

US firm keen to buy Indian BPO cos

US firm keen to buy Indian BPO cos

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

NEC Solutions (America) Inc, a provider of integrated solutions for connected enterprises in North America, said on Thursday that it was keen on acquiring business process outsourcing companies in India.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

Ghost Protocol, Puss In Boots set BO records

Ghost Protocol, Puss In Boots set BO records

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The Descendants and The Artist BO collections have picked up ever since the 2012 nominees were announced.

Sahara buys controlling stake in New York's Plaza Hotel

Sahara buys controlling stake in New York's Plaza Hotel

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Israeli businessman Yitzhak Tshuva, who controls the Elad Group, has sold his 60 per cent stake in the Plaza Hotel, a report in the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz said.

Iran tension: Gas prices escalating in US

Iran tension: Gas prices escalating in US

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Gas prices in Texas and elsewhere in the United States have jumped an average 7 cents in recent days after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz through which 16 million barrels of oil - about a fifth of world's daily oil trade - passes every day.

Muslim convention in US discusses Ayodhya

Muslim convention in US discusses Ayodhya

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Pluralism, democracy and minority rights were the focus of discussion at the American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin's two-day 20th annual convention, held in Detroit.

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.

Don 2 does good business overseas

Don 2 does good business overseas

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Don 2 could end its run abroad with about $8 million.

WHO declares monkeypox global health emergency

WHO declares monkeypox global health emergency

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

More than 16,000 cases have now been reported from 75 countries and there had been five deaths so far as a result of the outbreak.

Film on Facebook heats up Oscar race

Film on Facebook heats up Oscar race

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Social Network is on its way to become a huge box office hit as well.

'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.

New threat to Indian outsourcing firms

New threat to Indian outsourcing firms

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

After being market leaders for a long time, outsourcing firms in India and North America are now faced with increasing competition from new entrants amid rising demand for services globally, a survey says.

Indian-origin executives in 'lean' Unilever corporate shakeup

Indian-origin executives in 'lean' Unilever corporate shakeup

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

UK-headquartered consumer goods giant Unilever on Tuesday announced a major organisational shakeup to make the company leaner, which involves some of its Indian-origin executives, and plans to lay off 1,500 staff as part of the wider restructuring of its global operations. Sanjiv Mehta retains executive leadership of Mumbai-headquartered subsidiary Hindustan Unilever, while Unilever chief operating officer (COO) Nitin Paranjpe will take on a new role as chief transformation officer & chief people officer, leading the business transformation and heading the HR function for the transformed organisation. The company said Sunny Jain, president of beauty & personal care, has decided to leave Unilever to set up an "investment fund in technology megatrends".