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Anonymous buyer picks up Picasso's masterpiece

Anonymous buyer picks up Picasso's masterpiece

Rediff.com6 May 2004

The artwork was bought by an anonymous buyer, who placed bids through Warren Weitman Jr, Sotheby's chairman of North America and South America.

True Grit tops US box office

True Grit tops US box office

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The Westerner may just grab some Oscar nominations.

'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.'

Watch a pirated film and fund terrorism

Watch a pirated film and fund terrorism

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The New York-based Rand Corporation's 182-page report, 'Film piracy, organized crime and terrorism' essentially says film piracy is increasingly becoming a way to finance terrorism.

Jet to fly to Newark, Toronto; no flights to EU

Jet to fly to Newark, Toronto; no flights to EU

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

A Jet spokesperson said the private carrier would operate Newark-Mumbai-Newark and Toronto-Delhi-Toronto sectors by making a technical halt at Athens as an alternate temporary transit point through Europe.

Five Hyderabad youth killed in road mishap in US

Five Hyderabad youth killed in road mishap in US

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Five Indian youth were killed after a deadly accident at the junction of I-35 and I-40 in Oklahoma City, on Friday. The accident happened around 1 am, a release from the Telugu Association of North America said.

See which countries eat excess food

See which countries eat excess food

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The map above shows the percentage of people around the world who tend to, on a regular basis, consume excessive food as compared to their personal energy requirement.

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.

Will Paranormal Activity 2 be world's No 1 film?

Will Paranormal Activity 2 be world's No 1 film?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

The film which barely cost $3 million and about $25 million to market has grossed a strong $63 million in three days including $41 million in North America.

'Full body scanning violates personal dignity'

'Full body scanning violates personal dignity'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Leading Islamic seminaries in the country on Tuesday responded differently to the fatwa issued by a North America-based Muslim body against full-body scanning for security checks with some endorsing the ruling and others opposing it.

Aviation: Asia Pacific region overtakes US

Aviation: Asia Pacific region overtakes US

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

In its report, the International Air Transport Association said that in 2009 intra-Asia-Pacific travellers numbered 647 million compared to 638 million who travelled within North America, including domestic markets.

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.

Trump says North Korea must get rid of its nuclear weapons

Trump says North Korea must get rid of its nuclear weapons

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Trump hopes that the US will be able to deal in a very open and honorable fashion with North Korea.

Flights over US, EU killing people in India, China

Flights over US, EU killing people in India, China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The study led by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology says airplanes flying at a cruise altitude of around 35,000 feet emit pollutants that contribute to about 8,000 deaths per year globally.

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.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

Shark Tale still on top!

Shark Tale still on top!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Mumbai dancers fuse lyrical hip hop and b-boying with elements of American cheerleading and trapeze-esque bits from the circus.

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.

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.

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