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Yahoo! names Scott Thompson as new CEO

Yahoo! names Scott Thompson as new CEO

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Yahoo Inc has named Scott Thompson, who runs eBay's online payment unit PayPal, as its new CEO.

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.

Socceroo Thompson makes light of Neymar 'overrated' barb

Socceroo Thompson makes light of Neymar 'overrated' barb

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Australia's Archie Thompson has made light of his comment that Brazilian Neymar, who recently moved to Barcelona for $74 million (47 million pounds), was overrated, putting the remark down to jetlag or mistranslation.

Yahoo! chief finally steps down

Yahoo! chief finally steps down

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Thompson, who was hired as CEO in January, will be replaced by Ross Levinsohn.

Jason Kilar being considered for Yahoo's CEO post

Jason Kilar being considered for Yahoo's CEO post

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Yahoo's most recent permanent CEO, Scott Thompson, resigned in May amid allegations of manipulating his educational qualifications, just five months after he was hired.

New Zealand name rookie Thompson in Twenty20 squad

New Zealand name rookie Thompson in Twenty20 squad

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

All-rounder Ewen Thompson was the only new face named in New Zealand's 13-man squad for two Twenty20 matches against the West Indies this month. Thompson, 29, has taken 16 wickets at an average of 17 and an economy rate of 6.97 playing for Central Districts.

Can Yahoo! undo its years of mistake?

Can Yahoo! undo its years of mistake?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Yahoo!'s drive to revive its business hit major roadblocks on Tuesday, as the company's talks to sell back most of its stakes in its Asian partners collapsed and a big investor unveiled plans to mount a board fight.

Rise and 'fall' of Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang

Rise and 'fall' of Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Internet company Yahoo!'s co-founder Jerry Yang has quit the company he founded 17 years ago.

Pamela Anderson to play Virgin Mary

Pamela Anderson to play Virgin Mary

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Ross Levinsohn to quit Yahoo!

Ross Levinsohn to quit Yahoo!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

In a regulatory filing with the Securities Exchange Commission of the US on Monday, the company said that Levinsohn will leave the company effective July 31, 2012.

Yahoo! to cut 2,000 jobs

Yahoo! to cut 2,000 jobs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Struggling Internet company Yahoo! said it will lay off 2,000 employees as part of a savings plan, a move that would save $375 million in a year for the company.

Why a 'founder' of a company gets fired

Why a 'founder' of a company gets fired

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Jerry Yang, who founded Yahoo along with David Filo in 1995, has left to "pursue other interests outside of Yahoo". Yang, who carried the designation "Chief Yahoo", exited two weeks after Scott Thompson, who used to run eBay's PayPal unit, joined as CEO.

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

A quick look at the winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards.

Three more COVID-19 positives at Man City

Three more COVID-19 positives at Man City

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The club said in a statement that they will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with league and UK Government protocols on quarantine.

How to write an impressive CV

How to write an impressive CV

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Hiring managers are always looking for ways to weed out candidates and only call the most worthy. How does one make the cut?

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

India elect to bat in fifth ODI vs NZ

India elect to bat in fifth ODI vs NZ

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat in the fifth and final One-Day International against New Zealand which was reduced to a 43-overs-a-side affair due to rain in Auckland on Saturday. India went into the match without any change to the squad that crushed New Zealand in the previous match at Hamilton, while the hosts brought in veteran Scott Styris at the cost of Ewen Thompson.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Martin Sorrell: 'Massive changes sweeping advertising'

Martin Sorrell: 'Massive changes sweeping advertising'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'You have to tear it all down if you want to build something new tomorrow.'

United States wins 1,000th Olympic gold medal

United States wins 1,000th Olympic gold medal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The United States won its 1,000th Olympic gold medal on Saturday when the American women's 4x100 metre medley relay team clinched victory at the Rio Games.

EPL PIX: Man United end City's run; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: Man United end City's run; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

View: How India may have blown its best Oscar chance

View: How India may have blown its best Oscar chance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Aseem Chhabra is heartbroken that India overlooked the acclaimed film, The Lunchbox, as its Oscar nominee.

EPL PIX: Man United and Chelsea get Champions League spots

EPL PIX: Man United and Chelsea get Champions League spots

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Manchester United and Chelsea secured places in the Champions League with wins on the final day of the Premier League season while Watford and Bournemouth were relegated along with bottom club Norwich City.

Di Maria learns money doesn't always talk in Premier League

Di Maria learns money doesn't always talk in Premier League

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

There was little fanfare but a few lessons perhaps learnt as the most expensive player in the history of English football - Angel di Maria - lasted 70 minutes on his Premier League debut for Manchester United in their goalless draw at Burnley on Saturday.

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The Emmy nominations for 2018.

RIP Phil Hughes but bouncers here to stay

RIP Phil Hughes but bouncers here to stay

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Despite the death of Mitchell Johnson's former team mate Phillip Hughes, the likelihood is he will unleash a similar barrage on India should the first Test go ahead.