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The world's best museum restaurants

The world's best museum restaurants

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The best in museum dining. Here, even the food is a work of art.

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The masked, blue gowned and now fogged face shields were highly skilled and capable health care workers -- but inside their protective clothing they were people, with emotions -- sad, fearful, tears pouring down their masks and dripping off the sky blue water repellent gowns. Even Kevin the hulk, the male nurse who I saw lift a patient single-handedly to place an X-ray plate under the chest, was staring at his foot wear, moved to tears. Dr Sanjeeth Peter reveals what goes on in a Covid ICU: The second of a heart-wrenching multi-part diary of a Covid Warrior.

Starbucks delays India entry, withdraws FIPB apply

Starbucks delays India entry, withdraws FIPB apply

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

US-based coffee retail chain Starbucks on Friday said it was withdrawing its application to operate single-brand retail stores in India, thus delaying its entry into the country.

Another Andhra student killed in US

Another Andhra student killed in US

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

A student from Andhra Pradesh was found murdered in the United States by unidentified persons in the fifth case of a young post-graduate student from the state being killed under mysterious circumstances in that country in the last one year. Arpana Jinaga (24), who was pursuing her MS degree at Seattle, was killed sometime on Friday evening (US time), family sources told PTI. The tragedy came to light three days after the crime and an investigation has begun, they said.

WC Preview: England must be more clinical against Panama

WC Preview: England must be more clinical against Panama

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

If England beat Panama and Belgium beat or draw with Tunisia then England are through to the last 16.

Anil Ambani co invests in Pelago Inc

Anil Ambani co invests in Pelago Inc

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Anil Ambani-group run Reliance Technology Ventures Limited (RTVL), on Tuesday said that it has invested in the Seattle-based, early-stage company, Pelago Inc.RTVL, however, did not disclose the amount invested in the US company. RTVL is the corporate venture capital arm of the Reliance ADA Group and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Capital.

Twitter users launch blackout to protest Trump's win

Twitter users launch blackout to protest Trump's win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

People are taking to Twitter to protest peacefully, via a movement called #TwitterBlackout. They are changing their profile pictures to a blank black square. Some of them are also tweeting hopeful messages of support to the people that feel particularly vulnerable now that Trump, whose campaign was marked by divisive rhetoric, has won the White House.

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

Drinking water from human poop? Yes, Bill Gates makes it a reality!

Drinking water from human poop? Yes, Bill Gates makes it a reality!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The innovative sewage plant can turn human faeces into electricity and clean drinking water.

Indian-American pleads guilty to defrauding investors

Indian-American pleads guilty to defrauding investors

Rediff.com21 May 2015

According to records, at least 5 victims were defrauded.

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Award of excellence for Indian-origin astronomer

Award of excellence for Indian-origin astronomer

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Anjum Mukadam, an astronomer of Indian origin, will be awarded the Robert J Trumpler Award for for designing and building Argos, a fast, CCD-based, time-series photometer to probe stars, including white dwarfs. Her work doubled the number of known pulsating white dwarfs, produced more than a dozen scientific papers, and created in Argos an instrument that is also useful for the detection of extrasolar planets as they transit their parent star.

How sportspersons can battle depression...

How sportspersons can battle depression...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Veteran basketball player James Donaldson has advised sportspersons dealing with mental health issues to stay away from cell phones and social media.

US: Man pleads guilty to attacking Sikh cabbie

US: Man pleads guilty to attacking Sikh cabbie

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

An American man, who attacked a Sikh taxi driver and called him a terrorist, is facing two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to hate crime charges. Luis Arturo Vazquez, 21, pleaded guilty this week to second-degree assault and malicious harassment for the November attack, which left Sukhvir Singh, 48, with a concussion, cuts, bite marks on his scalp and other injuries. Vazquez had been released on a US$ 25,000 bail after the attack.

Meet Chunky Panday's daughter, Ananya

Meet Chunky Panday's daughter, Ananya

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Will she make her Bollywood debut with SOTY2?

Maharashtra CM meets Bill Gates

Maharashtra CM meets Bill Gates

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

Deshmukh is on an eight-day tour of the United States to promote Maharashtra as a preferred investment destination in India.

Indians most concerned about global warming:Survey

Indians most concerned about global warming:Survey

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

While emerging economies like India and China are often accused of resisting the need to tackle climate change, the survey suggested that people of these two countries are more worried about climate change, the survey said.

India-US coalition begin clinical trials for coronavirus

India-US coalition begin clinical trials for coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The trial began at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle as the first participant received the investigational vaccine.

A walk a day keeps the cold away: Study

A walk a day keeps the cold away: Study

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

Yes, researchers in the United States have carried out a study and found that exercise, like walking, for at least half-an-hour daily helps to ward off common old.

Vitamin supplements raise risk of lung cancer

Vitamin supplements raise risk of lung cancer

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

A study conducted on more than 77,000 people between the ages of 50 and 76 found that taking moderate to high doses of Vitamin E led to a significant increase in the risk of cancer.

Starbucks boss on the romance of coffee-making

Starbucks boss on the romance of coffee-making

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

Howard Schultz has returned as CEO of Starbucks with a mission: reinvigorating the "romance and theatre" of coffee-making that have been damaged in global expansion.

Indian convicted of transporting illegal aliens

Indian convicted of transporting illegal aliens

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Harminder Singh, a 38-year-old resident of Kent, is a citizen of India and a legal resident of Washington.

Thalaiva fans get ready for D-Day

Thalaiva fans get ready for D-Day

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

'I watch other movies, other stars, but no one evokes the same passion.'

This year's American Idol could be Indian

This year's American Idol could be Indian

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Sanjay and Shyamalee, who made it to the next round in the reality show, sound promising.

Economics behind Boeing 787 buy: AI

Economics behind Boeing 787 buy: AI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

As Boeing rolled out its new B-787 'Dreamliner', Air India has said it had chosen the aircraft as its workhorse keeping in mind concerns of economics and environment while the US aircraft major promised to buy goods and services from Indian cos.

How long before the world gets a COVID-19 vaccine?

How long before the world gets a COVID-19 vaccine?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

More than 2 million people have been diagnosed with coronavirus across the world, and the pharmaceutical industry is pulling out all stops to find potential treatments and vaccines for the global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, there are now more than 70 potential vaccines under evelopment, with some already in clinical trials.

Copa America: Injury woes of Argentina's Di Maria continue

Copa America: Injury woes of Argentina's Di Maria continue

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The 'Noodle' has broken again with Angel Di Maria injured during a third consecutive major tournament playing for Argentina at the end of a busy club season.

How to turn your business into an empire

How to turn your business into an empire

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Answer these questions before building that empire.

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Ariana Kukors, who represented the United States in the 2012 Olympic Games, said Sean Hutchison, then a coach for USA Swimming's national team, began "grooming" her for a sexual relationship when she was 13.

Meet the highest paid MLS players...

Meet the highest paid MLS players...

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Brazilian veteran Kaka is the highest paid player in Major League Soccer, with a 2016 guaranteed salary of $7.167 million, according to figures released by the Players' Union on Thursday.

Air India cuts non-stop US fares by 33%

Air India cuts non-stop US fares by 33%

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Air India has positioned its fares on par with airlines offering one-stop services to US.

Kids write letters to Trump to be a 'nice president'

Kids write letters to Trump to be a 'nice president'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

In a campaign, which has since gone viral, children under the age of 18 are being invited to write to the United States President-elect "about the importance of being kind to other people, even if they're different than you are," according to a description on the group's Facebook page.

US invites Nagapattinam collector

US invites Nagapattinam collector

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Nagapattinam District Collector J Radhakrishnan, whose handling of the post-tsunami situation in the worst-hit region of Tamil Nadu earned him international acclaim, has been invited by the United States Department of Education for a three-week visit

Climb aboard the plane of the future

Climb aboard the plane of the future

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

At a skunk works in Seattle, Boeing engineers look to Wal-Mart, Disney and Starbucks for ideas.

Boeing delivers business jet to India

Boeing delivers business jet to India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

India has taken delivery of a Boeing Business Jet for VVIP movement from US-based Boeing Co, for which this happened to be the 100th such aircraft supplied to customers worldwide.

Sanjaya's sister poses nude, gets popular

Sanjaya's sister poses nude, gets popular

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Shyamali Malakar, the sister of booted American finalist, Sanjaya Malekar has come under the spotlight as pictures of her wearing nothing but a smile is being circulated in the Internet.

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Fresh protests erupted in several United States cities for a second night as coast to coast demonstrations witnessed thousands of people filling the streets, including at the White House and outside Trump's properties.

After naked 'Trump', New York awakens to naked 'Hillary'

After naked 'Trump', New York awakens to naked 'Hillary'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The 'art' created by Anthony Scioli depicts Clinton with hooves stomping on deleted emails with what appears to be a Wall Street banker wrapping his arms around her naked body.

The homes of the billionaires

The homes of the billionaires

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

From Bill Gates' costly compound to Larry Ellison's mega-estate, go behind the gates of these and other palatial properties.

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

For far too long, people in J&K have felt the government doesn't exist for them.' 'My first priority is to make them feel that not only does it exist, it is there to work for them.