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Seeking true writer-journalists

Seeking true writer-journalists

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

do you have a burning desire to tell true stories -- as a zealous journalist to get your feet dirty for facts, and as a writer to make it witty and engaging? This might be what you're looking for.

Fast Five: Huge hit already!

Fast Five: Huge hit already!

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The Vin Diesal film leads the US box office charts.

Indian officials turn back man despite exemption

Indian officials turn back man despite exemption

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Dr Ramdas Pillai, a businessman who travelled to India on work and to attend to his ailing mother, was refused entry by immigration officials thanks to the new visa rules despite having an exemption stamp.

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Israel should stop water supply to the people who want to destroy us.' 'It is not Israel's responsibility to take care of the people who want to kill Israelis.'

India, China business owners upbeat on M&As

India, China business owners upbeat on M&As

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The current turbulence in world financial markets notwithstanding, there exists a positive attitude among private business owners in emerging economies, particularly in India and China, toward mergers and acquisitions, says a global survey.

Shark Tale still on top!

Shark Tale still on top!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Risk management: New buzzword for Indian firms

Risk management: New buzzword for Indian firms

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Intense global competition and rapid growth are forcing Indian firms to examine corporate enterprise risk management (ERM) elsewhere, especially in Europe, Australia and North America, where the process is more mature, according to a study. ERM is a cohesive, enterprise-wide process allowing companies to identify, assess and respond to the social, political and economic risks of doing business.

Chhetri has low-key outing against Man United

Chhetri has low-key outing against Man United

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Sunil Chhetri became the first Indian to play against English Premier League giants Manchester United on Sunday. The ace Indian striker made his second appearance for Kansas City Wizards, who stunned Manchester United 2-1 in Kansas City.

India's exports up 49.8% to $23.6 bn

India's exports up 49.8% to $23.6 bn

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

During April-February, 2011, the country's merchandise shipments grew by 31.4 per cent to $208.2 billion, surpassing the export target of $200 billion for the entire 2010-11 fiscal.

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.

This Is It: Most successful film of the year?

This Is It: Most successful film of the year?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The film may become one of the most successful films of the year if it ends up with $300 million worldwide in theatres, followed by a bigger success in DVD stores.

Trump slams 'stupid' Obama; Melania vows to be Mother America

Trump slams 'stupid' Obama; Melania vows to be Mother America

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has slammed US President Barack Obama for holding election rallies in support of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, describing him as campaigner-in-chief.

Mahindra Satyam bags NBA, Youth Olympic deals

Mahindra Satyam bags NBA, Youth Olympic deals

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Riding on the success of the just-concluded FIFA World Cup 2010, Satyam Computer Services Ltd (rebranded Mahindra Satyam) is gearing up to provide its technology backbone solutions to two more world sporting events.

Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles in Japan, US, Europe Tokyo

Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles in Japan, US, Europe Tokyo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Japanese carmaker also said on Wednesday it was separately recalling around 169,000 vehicles including the Lexus GS350 and IS350 due to a problem in the engine assembly process.

Are tickets for Rahman's world tour too steep?

Are tickets for Rahman's world tour too steep?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Some of the promoters who had reportedly paid anything between $500, 000 to $1 million for each show were upset that tickets were not moving fast enough.

Dev Patel competes with Oscar winners

Dev Patel competes with Oscar winners

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

In what many movie observers believe is one of the biggest surprises in years, Dev Patel, 18, has just been nominated along with Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight), Josh Brolin, (Milk), Robert Downey Jr. (Tropic Thunder) and Philip Seymour Hoffman (Doubt) for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Best Supporting Actor Award.

A dilemma for Americans, Kites or Kites Remixed?

A dilemma for Americans, Kites or Kites Remixed?

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Speculation has started whether Hrithik Roshan's underperforming film will good business in the mainstream theatres as a 90 minute version of the 130-minute long film Kites: The Remix retooled by the popular Hollywood film-maker Brett Ratner opens in a few dozen theatres this Friday.

US: Telugu group launches campaign for NRI safety

US: Telugu group launches campaign for NRI safety

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Telugu Association of North America has launched a massive public safety awareness campaign among the community members living in United States, especially among the youths and students, in view of a series of murders and road accidents during the last one year.

Chicago post office building auctioned for $40 mn

Chicago post office building auctioned for $40 mn

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The bidding started at the suggested minimum bid of $300,000.

Why's Rahman hanging out with Will Smith?

Why's Rahman hanging out with Will Smith?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

And just what were these cool guys discussing?

Inglourious Basterds adds to box office bounty

Inglourious Basterds adds to box office bounty

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

The Brad Pitt starrer is doing very well overseas.

Vedic temple and yoga centre inaugurated in Calif

Vedic temple and yoga centre inaugurated in Calif

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

A Vedic temple housing more than a hundred deities, including the tallest images of Lord Venkateshwara and Lord Nataraja in North America, was inaugurated in Montclair, California. At the temple -- the result of a vision of Paramahamsa Nithyananda, founder of the Nithyananda Mission and the Nithyananda Vidyapeetham -- Vedic knowledge, Vedic rituals and Vedic lifestyle all come together under the same roof.

Kaante nears $1 million in the US

Kaante nears $1 million in the US

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

Hollywood's spring releases

Hollywood's spring releases

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Arthur J Pais picks the Hollywood films that might make it a busy box office season.

No takers for Guzaarish worldwide

No takers for Guzaarish worldwide

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Guzaarish opened not only to a sluggish box office in India but also in foreign territories where it was expected to do solid business.

S Kumars among top bidders for Hartmarx Corp

S Kumars among top bidders for Hartmarx Corp

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Apparel company S Kumars Nationwide and its overseas partner Emerisque Brands have emerged as potential bidders to take over Hartmarx Corp, the city-based maker of President Barack Obama's suits.

Indo-Americans protest against Orissa crisis

Indo-Americans protest against Orissa crisis

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

The Federation of Indian American Christian Organisations of North America on Friday staged a protest outside the United Nations headquarters and urged Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to look into the 'naked violation' of human rights of Christians in Orissa.Holding placards with slogans that read 'Ban VHP,' 'Stop Burning Christians alive in Orissa,' and 'Deploy Army to Orissa to Christians,' the FIACONA activists staged a three-hour protest outside the UN.

Dr Reddy's Q1 Net up 52.49% at Rs 550 cr

Dr Reddy's Q1 Net up 52.49% at Rs 550 cr

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

DRL launched four new products in North America during the previous quarter.

NetIP conference in Boston to draw industry stalwa

NetIP conference in Boston to draw industry stalwa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

With the mantras 'Explore, Dream, Discover,' the 17th edition of the three-day Network of Indian Professionals in North America (NetIP) conference to be held in Boston offers to the 800 participants opportunities to hear industry leaders and stalwart professors, including Gururaj 'Desh' Deshpande of Sycamore Networks; Tarun Khanna, professor at Harvard University Business School; and Vikram Akula of SKS Microfinance.

Can Megamind trump Paranormal Activity 2, Saw 3D?

Can Megamind trump Paranormal Activity 2, Saw 3D?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

With an interesting twist on the concept of super heroes, and using strong high-tech, Megamind is expected not to lure millions of comic book fans but also those who love a adventure with interesting twists and a few moral lessons.

Live: India Abroad Person of the Year Awards 2009

Live: India Abroad Person of the Year Awards 2009

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Catch the latest updates from the awards function, real-time, as rediff.com reporters post them online from the venue. Follow the action and drama as they happen, only on Rediff.com's MyPage.

Johnny Depp to dethrone Avatar?

Johnny Depp to dethrone Avatar?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland could be the number one film not only in North America but also in foreign markets after its March 5 release.

Teen Patti gets ridiculed in foreign press

Teen Patti gets ridiculed in foreign press

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The film bombs overseas.

The King rules USBO

The King rules USBO

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

LoC stumbles, KHNH wins abroad

LoC stumbles, KHNH wins abroad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

MNIK still dominates overseas

MNIK still dominates overseas

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

The film is the highest grossing Karan Johar movie abroad.

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'You will really wish oh! Had I stayed in Dharavi I would have got a nice house. I can assure you that. We will make dreams come true.'