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ISB is 12th in global B-school list: FT

ISB is 12th in global B-school list: FT

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The Indian School of Business (ISB) is the only one in the country to find a place in the list of top 20 B-schools in the world, published by the Financial Times.

COVID-19 attack on US worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11: Trump

COVID-19 attack on US worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11: Trump

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The coronavirus has infected 1.2 million Americans and killed more than 73,000.

4 killed in Pittsburgh gym shootout

4 killed in Pittsburgh gym shootout

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

A man opened fire in a gymnasium in Pittsburgh, killing four people and injuring at least 10 others.

Pittsburg getting ready to host G-20 summit

Pittsburg getting ready to host G-20 summit

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

US President Barack Obama has invited leaders of top 20 economies to meet at Pittsburg in Pennsylvania.

Saif-Kareena's Jehaad runs into trouble

Saif-Kareena's Jehaad runs into trouble

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Several artistes and merchants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA had come forward against Swish Films, which oversaw the production of the film. They claimed that Swish, an Australian firm, has not paid them for their work and services, to the tune of $500,000.

'Not My President' protests continue across US against Trump

'Not My President' protests continue across US against Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Here's a look at some of the protests which has unravelled in America post the elections.

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify; who doesn't see red states and blue states, only sees the United States," Biden said in his victory speech on Saturday night.

Tim Kaine nominated as Democratic Party's Vice Presidential candidate

Tim Kaine nominated as Democratic Party's Vice Presidential candidate

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Kaine, a 58-year-old senator from the battleground state of Virginia, was nominated by voice vote.

Carnegie Mellon receives $35 million gift from TCS

Carnegie Mellon receives $35 million gift from TCS

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Largest industry gift to CMU and largest gift from outside US will support new facility and student scholarships

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

Hunks do get the most sex, but at a cost!

Hunks do get the most sex, but at a cost!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Woo-hoo! Being a beefcake is a true blessing. Not only does your body becomes a 'crowd stopper', you also end up attracting most women. But wait, there's a downside of all that brawn: poor immune system and an increased appetite.

US to host next G20 Summit on Sept 24

US to host next G20 Summit on Sept 24

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The United States will host the next G-20 Summit on September 24 and 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in which global powers, including India, will participate, the White House announced on Friday.

Can new laws stop another Madoff?

Can new laws stop another Madoff?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Reform will be a priority with the new Congress. But where to start?

Woods unsure when he will play again

Woods unsure when he will play again

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Tiger Woods is unsure when he will play golf again after a painful neck injury forced him to quit the Players Championship in Florida on Sunday.

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Pence and Trump will challenge Democratic Patry's presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris in the November election.

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.

Motherland calling: NRI investments in India

Motherland calling: NRI investments in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

NRIs are preferred borrowers in India and their assets in India and other property rentals are accepted as supportive income streams.

How Mr & Mrs Bush are handling retirement

How Mr & Mrs Bush are handling retirement

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

From the world's most visible address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, to a sleepy Dallas neighbourhood, life has changed drastically for former US President Geoge W Bush and his wife, Laura, since leaving the White House in January.The former first lady said as much in a recent interview with ABC, indicating that she and her husband had begun to settle into a normal, routine life at their new home in Preston Hollow, after spending a month at their ranch in Crawford, Texas.

Vigorous foreign policy a necessity for India: Sen

Vigorous foreign policy a necessity for India: Sen

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Delivering the keynote at a conference on The Future of India's Foreign Policy, organized by the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia's Centre for the Advanced Study of India, Sen said this was particularly imperative in the context of today's world that is 'shaped by globalization, inter-dependence, inter-connectedness and rapid changes.

Obama 's popularity dipping: Survey

Obama 's popularity dipping: Survey

Rediff.com1 May 2008

According to New York Times/CBS survey released on Wednesday, 51 per cent of Democratic primary voters now expect Obama to win the nomination, down from 69 a month ago. At least 48 per cent of Democrats now say Obama is the candidate with the best chance of beating Senator John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, down from 56 per cent a month ago. The Pennsylvania primary defeat and renewed furor over his former pastor's anti-American rhetoric has led to the fall.

India must break through insularity: Ronen Sen

India must break through insularity: Ronen Sen

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Delivering the keynote address at the conference on The Future of India's Foreign Policy organised by the Center for the Advanced Study of India of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, Sen said this was particularly imperative in the context of today's world that is "shaped by globalisation, inter-dependence, inter-connectedness and rapid changes."

Workers of Obama, Clinton start canvassing

Workers of Obama, Clinton start canvassing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Thousands of paid workers of campaigns of presidential hopefuls, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, spread out across Pennsylvania for house-to -house canvassing and held neighbourhood meetings and parties ahead of the crucial Democratic primary.The candidates themselves were targeting their message to uncommitted voters for the primary, in which 155 delegates are at stake and which is considered a make-or-break exercise for the Clinton Campaign.

US deports mentally ill Indian

US deports mentally ill Indian

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

A mental patient has been deported to India to face an uncertain future, although his case is still open to appeal in court, according to his family. Harvey Sachdev was 12 when he came to the United States with his family from Punjab. He was a valedictorian both at the Northeastern High School, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and at the University of Pennsylvania where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. But worsening schizophrenia made it difficult for Harvey.

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

By naming the 55-year-old lawyer and politician from California as his running mate, Biden made history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket. If elected she would be the first ever women to be the vice president of the US and the first ever Indian-American and African vice president of the country.

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'While the poor have little say in shaping India's intellectual or public discourse, they do have a significant role in deciding political outcomes,' points out Roshan Kishore.

Trump chipping away at Hillary's lead, says new poll

Trump chipping away at Hillary's lead, says new poll

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The US presidential election slated to be held in November appears to have tightened as a series of latest national polls projected that Republican Donald Trump has gained some ground in the last week against Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party.

The dream ticket: Will Clinton & Obama join forces

The dream ticket: Will Clinton & Obama join forces

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Supporters of Hillary Clinton say that Barack Obama should join Clinton in the November presidential polls and become vice president under the former first lady. Clinton's supporters say that Obama has, in the Democratic primaries, won states that are likely to be dominated by the Republicans in the presidential elections, whereas Clinton has won key states such as Ohio and Texas. Obama's supporters however, argue that Obama is the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination an

Trump to sign EO to end separation of migrant children from parents

Trump to sign EO to end separation of migrant children from parents

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

"We're going to be signing an executive order in a little while... We've got to be keeping families together," Trump said, as he met lawmakers on the issue.

Treatment for HIV may become a reality soon

Treatment for HIV may become a reality soon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

In their ground-breaking study, a team at Pennsylvania University made laboratory rodents HIV resistant by sabotaging a gene in blood cells that the deadly virus normally infects, the Nature Biotechnology journal reported.

For Trump, 'crooked' Hillary is now 'devil' Hillary

For Trump, 'crooked' Hillary is now 'devil' Hillary

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Trump for the past several weeks has been using the word 'crooked' against her.

Why just saying 'I love you' is not enough?

Why just saying 'I love you' is not enough?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It is small non-romantic gestures that make people feel more loved says a study.

Hillary Clinton will obliterate Iran if...

Hillary Clinton will obliterate Iran if...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Clinton was asked what she would do if Iran attacked Israel with nuclear weapons in an interview on ABC's Good Morning America programme, Ynetnews reported. "I want the Iranians to know that if I'm the President, we will attack Iran," she replied, adding, "In the next 10 years, during which they might foolishly consider launching an attack on Israel, we would be able to totally obliterate them."

How Shreyas Shibulal plans to disrupt EV space

How Shreyas Shibulal plans to disrupt EV space

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Lightning Logistics, Shreyas Shibulal's start-up, rents out electric scooters along with the riders for last mile delivery.

Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump

Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The denial rate jumped from 4% to 41% for Tech Mahindra, from 6% to 34% for TCS, from 7% to 53% for Wipro and from just 2% to 45% for Infosys.

Democrats apologise to Bernie Sanders for 'inexcusable remarks' in emails

Democrats apologise to Bernie Sanders for 'inexcusable remarks' in emails

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Democratic Party bosses have apologised to Bernie Sanders for "inexcusable" emails aimed at undermining his White House bid.

'Beyond a point money can be a source of worry'

'Beyond a point money can be a source of worry'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

On April 7 we asked readers if money can buy happiness. our readers seem to have had differing opinions on the matter. Here's what they had to say.

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Where the new Democratic elite will meet to eat

Only I have the will to end Iraq war, says Clinton

Only I have the will to end Iraq war, says Clinton

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

United States presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has launched an aggressive campaign questioning her opponent Barack Obama's credentials on ending the war in Iraq. She said that Obama only talks, but would not end the war, while Republican candidate John McCain would only continue the war. "One candidate is ready, willing and able to end the war and to rebuild our military, while honouring our soldiers and veterans," she said speaking of herself.

Voting begins in crucial midterm polls in US

Voting begins in crucial midterm polls in US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

According to political pundits, the Democrats have a good chance of winning the House, while the Republicans are likely to retain the Senate.

'The best sex lasts 7 to 13 minutes'

'The best sex lasts 7 to 13 minutes'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

A study by American researchers suggests that beliefs about healthy sex lasting a long time are unrealistic.