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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.

360,000 cards hacked in May cyber attack: Citigroup

360,000 cards hacked in May cyber attack: Citigroup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

In a statement issued late on Wednesday night, Citigroup said, "A total of 360,083 North America Citi-branded credit cards were affected. Only accounts issued in the US were impacted."

Hacked! Thousands of Citi card customers' data

Hacked! Thousands of Citi card customers' data

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Computer hackers have breached Citigroup's computer network and have accessed data related to hundreds of thousands of its card customers, the Financial Times said.

Why auto companies are giving up on electric cars

Why auto companies are giving up on electric cars

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Recent moves by Japan's two largest automakers suggest that the electric cars still are not ready for prime time - and may never be.

Wealth of 5 richest men doubled since 2020: Oxfam

Wealth of 5 richest men doubled since 2020: Oxfam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Fortunes of five richest men have more than doubled since 2020 and the world could have its first-ever trillionaire in just a decade while it would take more than two centuries to end poverty, rights group Oxfam said on Monday.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Trump told reporters that US and South Korea are facing the threat of reckless and brutal regime of North Korea.

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.

Reliance sells last of its US shale gas assets

Reliance sells last of its US shale gas assets

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Reliance Industries Ltd has exited the last of its shale gas assets in the US after it agreed to sell its holding in Eagleford shale gas assets for an undisclosed sum of money.

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.

Satyarup Siddhanta's incredible record!

Satyarup Siddhanta's incredible record!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Satyarup Siddhanta is the youngest mountaineer in the world to climb both the Seven Summits and the Seven Volcanic Summits.

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.'

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.

Is China New Leader Of Global South?

Is China New Leader Of Global South?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Today, with China centrally seated and located, the Global South has an intriguing road ahead. Odds of it becoming a Chinese bloc in the emerging new bipolar world are higher than we'd wish them to be, observes Shekhar Gupta.

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.

Vikram Misri is the next ambassador to China

Vikram Misri is the next ambassador to China

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Misri, a 1989-batch India Foreign Service officer, is presently serving as Indian envoy in Myanmar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.